HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-28-06 Council PacketCITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2006
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
7:00 P.M.
7:00 p.m. I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance/Approval of Agenda
Estimated
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p.Department/Council.Liaison Reports
7: 5 m. II. . ..............._-.—
A. Planning Commission
B. Parks Commission
C. ' Cable Commission
D. Water Management Organizations
E. Other Liaison/Staff reports
7:10 p.m. III. Visitors/Public Comment
Recycling Award
This is an opportunity for the public to address the Council with questions or concerns on issues not part of
the regular agenda. (Please limit comments to 3 minutes in length.)
7:10 p.m. IV. Consent Agenda (Roll Call Vote)
A. Approve Bills & Investments
B. Approval of City Council Minutes – November 14, 2006 (1)
C. Approve Ordering Marked Police Patrol Vehicle (2)
D. Approve Resolution for Renewal of 2007 Liquor, Tobacco and Amusement
Licenses (3)
E. Approve Change Order No. 2 and 3 for Miller Excavating, Inc. for Oakgreen
Avenue Utility Improvement Project (4)
F. Approve 2" a Payment for Oakgreen Ave. Utility Improvements (5)
7:15 p.m. V. Public Hearings
None
7:15 p.m. VI. Old Business
A. Autumn Hills Park Shelter – no attachments
7:30 p.m. VII. New Business
A. Financial Assistance to Stillwater Student Council.(6)
B. Goodwill Industries --- Conditional Use Permit/Site Review/Pre & Final Plat (7)
C. Buffalo Wild Wings – Variance and Design Guidelines Deviation (8)
D. Purchase Boom Mower – Kubota (9)
8:30 p.m. VIII. Adjournment
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date: November 28, 2006
Agenda ltem 'Fitle: Recycling Award
Time: 0 nein.
Agenda Placement Visitors/Public Comment
Originating Department/Requestor Administration/.Iulie Johnson
Requester's Signature
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 28 2006
Agenda Item Title: Approve City Council Meeting Minutes --- November 14, 2006
`Time: 0 min.
Agenda Placement
Consent
Originating Department/Requestor Administration/Julie Johnson
Requester's Signature
Action Requested ADvrove
Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or
if other public bodies have advised)
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
6:30 P.M. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2006
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Alle siance/A roval of AjZenda: The meeting was
called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Beaudet. Present: Councilmembers
Abrahamson, McComber and Swenson. Staff present: Administrator Johnson,
Police Chief Swanson, finance Director Idolst, City Attorney Vierling, City
Engineer Postler, and City Planner Richards. Absent: Councilmember Doerr.
Mayor Beaudet added "Order- to Show Cause" under Public Hearings.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson, moved
to approve the Agenda as amended. Carried 4 — 0.
The meeting was adjourned to closed session at 6:32 p.m. to discuss personnel
issues. City Attorneys Vierling and Lammers, Mayor Beaudet, Councilmernbers
Abrahamson, McComber and Swenson, City Administrator Johnson and Finance
Director- I Iolst were present. The Council received a summary of issues and
provided comments on the matter. No other action was taken during the closed
session. The regular meeting reconvened at 7:10 p.m.
IL Depailment/Council Liaison Reports:
A. Planning Commission: City Planner Richards reported that the Planning
Commission met on Novernber 9"'. Two public hearings were held, one
for a variance for Buffalo Wild Wings and the other for construction of a
Goodwill store. The next meeting will be held on December 14"i.
B. Parks Commission: Councilmember Abrahamson reported that the Parks
Commission is working on a survey to get community input on Swager
Park and noted that construction is continuing at a slow pace at the
Autumn ]fills Park Shelter.
C. Cable Commission: Councilmember Swenson stated that there is nothing
to report.
D. Water Management Organizations/Middle St. Croix: Mayor Beaudet
reported that the Middle St. Croix did not have a quorum for a meeting in
October. The next meeting will be held on December 14"' at 7:00 p.m. at
the Washington County Conservation District Office.
1:. Other Liaison/Staff Reports Councilmember Swenson noted that
Jonathan Nye was present in the audience and thanked Mr. Nye for
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participating in the candidate forum held in the recent election and for
conducting; a positive campaign.
City Administrator Johnson reported that the Autumn hills Park Shelter is
progressing slowly.
III. Visitors/Public Comment:
o Valerie .Tones, Community Volunteer Service, described the organization's
serviced, mission and goals and asked for the City's support.
o Jonathan Nye, 5862 Oxboro Avenue North, thanked the residents who
supported him in the past election. Mr. Nye stated that lie was impressed
with the support he received and congratulated Councilmcmbers
Abrahamson and Swenson on their re-election.
Recycling Award. Administrative Secretary Johnson reported that Phillip & Jane
Bidon of 5790 Ncwgate Avenue North were chosen to receive the recycling
award.
IV. Consent Agenda:
A. Approval of Bills & Investments
B. Approval of City Council Minutes .W October 24, 2006
C. Approve Resolution Releasing a Real Property Covenant/Restriction
D. Approve Updated Resolution 06-08-38 Changing the Name of Novak Ave.
to Norwich Ave.
E. Approve 4"' Payment Request to Burschville Construction, Inc. for Novak
Ave. to Norwich Ave.
F. Approve Change Order No. 1 for Miller Excavating, Inc. for Oakgreen
Avenue Utility Improvement Project
Councihneinber McCoinber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Doll call vote taken. Carried 4 --- 0.
V. Public Hearings:
Order to Show Cause
Police Chief Swanson reviewed the circumstances of a liquor license violation
that occurred in May of 2006 when a minor was observed purchasing alcohol at
Liquor Time in Oak Park Heights.
Liquor "time owner Robert Cartwright addressed the Council, explaining; that the
same individual had purchased liquor for several months with identification
stating he was 21 years old. Mr. Cartwright stated that he stopped asking for
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identification once the individual became a regular customer. Mr. Cartwright also
reported that the natter is pending in court.
Chief Swanson stated that the minor did not have any identification when lie was
arrested for purchasing alcohol. Attorney Vierling noted that the City's civil fine
is independent of the criminal matter.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to levy a $500
civil fine against Liquor Tune for a first offense violation for selling alcohol to an
underage person. Carried 4 — 0.
VI. Old Business
A. Accountant Position
City Administrator Johnson reported that twenty two applications were
received for the Accountant position. Of those twenty two, eight were
invited to take a skills test and six accepted the invitation. The top three
candidates were interviewed and the hiring committee came to a
consensus to offer the position to Roxanne Mendoza.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Councilnlcniber McComber,
moved to offer the Accountant position to Roxanne Mendoza as
recommended by the hiring committee. Carried 4 _. 0.
City Administrator .Johnson noted that there is an outstanding issue
concerning the process previously outlined by the City Council for
terminating the current position Utility Billing clerk position and
commencing the new Accountant position.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember McComber, moved to
authorize staff to determine the timing for ending the Utility Billing
position and beginning the Accountant position. Carried 4 -- 0.
B. Adopt Comprehensive Plan Work flan
City Planner Richards reported that the Metropolitan Council requires that
the Comprehensive Plan be revised every ten years. Planner Richards
reviewed the proposed work plan for the City's Comprehensive Plan
update, noting that work would begin in January and be completed in
September or October of 2007. Mayor Beaudet suggested a kick off
meeting be held including the City Council and the Planning Commission.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to accept the Comprehensive Plan work plan. Carried 4 — 0.
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VII, New Business
A. Phone Service Quotes
Finance Director I-lolst reviewed quotes received for reducing the City's
cost for telephone service and recommended changing from Qwest to
McLeod.
Mayor Beaudet, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to accept
the finance Director's recommendation for a change in telephone service
providers. Carried 4 — 0.
13. Onyx Waste Services
Councilmember McComber stated that recycling is not always picked up
by Onyx and trash cans are left in the street.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to direct the Administrator to send a letter to Mayo Rude at Onyx
requesting an improvement in service. Carried 4 — 0.
C. Washington County Recycling Grant
Councilmember McComber noted that a recent article in the Courier News
stated that Oak Park Heights residents are meeting and exceeding; goals for
recycling;.
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Abrahamson,
moved to direct the City Administrator to send a letter to the Washington
County Board after January 1" requesting reinstatement of the recycling
grant and mentioning the wheelage tax. Carried 4 — 0.
D. Board of Appeals Hearing Clear Channel Request
City Attorney Vierling stated that the attorney representing Clear Channel
has advised that Clear Channel is withdrawing its claim.
VIII. Closed Session
Councilmember McComber, seconded by Councilmember Swenson, moved to
adjourn to closed session to review litigation against the State of Minnesota
Department of Transportation concerning the municipal consent process. Carried
4 --- 0.
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The meeting was reconvened after bolding a closed session with the City
Attorney. Mayor Beaudet, Councilmembers Abrahamson, McComber and
Swenson and City Administrator Johnson were present. Attorney Vierling
provided information on legal strategy during the closed session. No other action
was taken.
IX. Ad'o� urnment
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by COUnCilmember McComber, moved to
adjourn at 8:17 p.m. Carried 4 -- 0.
Respectfully submitted,
.Julie Johnson
Administrative Secretary
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Approved as to Content and Dorm,
David Beaudet
Mayor
Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action�C.) `Ufa
Meeting Date November 28, 2006
Agenda Item Tide New Vehicle Purchase Time Required I min.
Agenda Placement Consent Agenda
Originating Department Re uestor Police Dept./Chief Lindy Swanson
Requester's Signature _n, -§_,�
Action Requested Approve Ordering Marked Police Patrol Vehicle
Background/Justification (Please indicate any previous action, financial
implications including budget information and recommendations).
We just received our 2007 Ford Crown Victoria which was ordered in Feb/2006. Rue
to uncontrollable issues at Ford Motors, this vehicle was delayed by several months of
the expected delivery date.
We are scheduled to order another police patrol vehicle in 2007. This vehicle will
be a 2007 Ford Expedition to replace our 2003 Ford Expedition. I have received a
Gov't pricing quote from Superior Ford for this vehicle at $24,503.00 This purchase has
been included in the previously approved 2007 police dept. budget. I request authoriza-
tion to place. this order now with delivery to be anytime after 01/01/07. I have been
advised that if I order now I can accept delivery in February/2007.
S:1 SHARED \ Forms \CO UNCIL ACTION REQ UEST. doc
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 28 2006
Agenda Item Title —Approve Resolution for Renewal of 2007 Liquor, Tobacco and
Amusement Licenses Time Required
Agenda Placement Consent
Originating Department/Requestor Finance -- Judy Holst Deputy Clerk Finance
Director
Requester's Signature
Action Requested Approve.Resolution renewing 2007 Liquor, Tobacco and
Amusement Licenses
Background/ Justification (Please indicate any previous action, financial
implications including budget information and recommendations).
Resolution with attached Exhibit A listing licenses for renewal will be distributed
before Council meeting.
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date August 22 2006
Agenda Item Title Approve Change Order No. 2 and 3 for Miller Excavating, Inc. for
Oakgreen Avenue Utility Improvement Project Time Required
Agenda Placement Consent
Originating Department/Requestor Finance -Judy Holst, Deputy Clerk/Finance
Requester's Signature
Action Requested Approve Chane Orders No. 2 and 3 for Miller Excavating, Inc. for
Oakgreen Avenue Utility Improvement Project
Background/ Justification (Please indicate any previous action, financial
implications including budget information and recommendations).
Two Change Orders have been submitted for the Oakgreen Avenue Utility
Improvement Project.
Change Order #2 is for additional foot of aggregate backbill and extra common
excavation.
Change Order #3 provides for additional work for excavation, hand digging and
working around conflicts with several buried private lines.
Copies of the Change Orders are attached.
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Owner: City of Oak Park Heights, 14168 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park Heights, MN 550 Date November 21, 2006
Contractor: Miller Excavating, Inc„ 3636 Stagecoach Trail North, Stillwater, MN, 55082
Bond Company: Granite Re Inc, ,14001 Quail Plaza Dr, Oklahoma City, OK, 73134 Bond No: GRMN25435A
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
OAKGREEN AVENUE UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BRA FILENO. 000055-05139-0
Description of Work
This Change Order provides for additional work whereby F & K Excavating, Inc. bad to locate and connect to the existing
sanitary sewer stub located north of MH -I. The existing sanitary sewer stub was located approximately 14` away from the
expected design location. The additional work entailed more excavation, hand digging, and working around conflicts with
several buried private utilities. F & K Excavating, Inc. removed and replaced a 24" CMP culvert. Tbis culvert was in
conflict with the construction of MH -1.
No. Item Unit
Contract
Quantity
Unit
Price
Total
Amount
CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
1 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 24" GMP CJLV LS
1
$1,995.00
$1,995.00
2 EXISTING STUB TIE-IN TO 8" SDR -26 SANITARY SE LS
1
$2,376.00
$2,376.00
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 2:
V,371.00
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v
Original Contract Amount
Previous Change Orders
This Change Order
Revised Contract Amount (including this change order)
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES
Original Contract Times:
Substantial Completion. (days or date):
Ready for final Payment (days or date):
Increase of this Change Order:
Substantial Completion (days or date):
Ready for final payment (days or date):
Contract Time with all approved Change Orders:
Substantial Completion (days or date):
Ready for final Payment (days or date):
Recommended for Approval by:
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Approved by Contractor:
MILLER EXCAVATING, INC,
Date
cc: Owner
Contractor
Bonding Company
Bonestroo & Assoc.
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5505139-0 CH02-As
Date:
$145,162.00
$15 -AO -7-455
$4,371.00
Approved by Owner: .
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Date
Owner: City of Oak Park Sleights, 14168 Oak Park Blvd, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Date November 21, 2006
Contractor: Miller Excavating, Inc., 3636 Stagecoach Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082
Bond Com any: Granite Re Inc, 14001 Quail Plaza Dr, Oklahoma City, OIC 73134 Bond No: GRMN25435A
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
OAKGREEN AVENUE UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BRA FILE NO. 000055-05139-0
Description of Work
Miller Excavation constructed an additional foot of aggregate backfill for the entire length of Oakgreen Avenue. The
subgrade material was unsuitable and required the additional foot of aggregate backfill as well as extra common excavation.
Contract Tint
No. Item Unit Quantity Price
CHANGE ORDER NO.3
1 ADDITIONAL ONE FOOT OF SAND AND COMMON EXCAVATION TS 1 ########
TO'T'AL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
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Total
Amount
$8,439.85
$8,439.85
Original Contract Amount
Previous Change Orders
This Change Order
Revised Contract Amount (including this change order)
CHANGE IN CONTRACT TIMES
Original Contract Tithes:
Substantial Completion (days or date):
Ready for final Payment (days or date):
Increase of this Change Order:
Substantial Completion (days or date):
Ready for final Payment (days or date):
Contract Time with all approved Change Orders:
Substantial Completion (days or date):
Ready for final Payment (days or date):
Recommended for Approval by:
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Approved by Contractor:
MILLER EXCAVATING, INC.
I/'t C Cafi
Date
cc: Owner
Contractor
Bonding Company
Bonestroo & Assoc.
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5505139-0 CH03.als
Date:
$145,162.00
$15;6fl7-�5- v,
$8,439.85
$1-6q;�0q-:70
Approved by Owner:
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Date
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Oak Park Heights'`
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 28 2006
Agenda Item Title Approve 2nd Payment for Oak Teen Ave. Utility Improvements
Agenda Placement Consent
Originating Department/Requestor Finance - Judy Holst, Deputy Clerk/Finance
Director
Requester's Signature
Action Requested Approve 1 st pqyment request to Miller Excavating, Inc. for
Oakgreen Ave. Utilit Improvements
Background/ Justification (Please indicate any previous action, financial
implications including budget information and recommendations).
See attached memo and pay request.
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Memo
To: Mayor and Council
From: Judy Holst, Deputy Clerk/Finance Director
Date: November 21, 2006
Re: Oakgreen Ave. Utility Improvements Payment Request
Please accept for the November 28`x' Council meeting agenda the attached request for
payment to Miller Excavating, Inc.. in the amount of $13,977.82 for the second payment
for Oakgreen Ave. Utility Improvement Project. The payment has been approved by
engineering and reviewed by the Finance Department. The project is 96% complete. The
Finance Department recommends approval of this payment.
Thank you..
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sones#raa
Rosene ;'
Anderllk &
Assoia#es
Engineers & Arcl jrects
Dwner: City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd Oak Park Heights MN 55 Date: November 21, 2006
=or Period: 10!612006 to 11/21/2006 Request No: 2
3ontractor: Miller Excavating, Inc., 3636 Stagecoach Trail North, Stillwater, MN 55082
CONTRACTOR'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT
OAKGREEN AVENUE UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
BRA FILE NO, 000055-05139-0
SUMMARY
1 Original Contract Amount
2 Change Order - Addition
3 Change Order - Deduction
4 Revised Contract Amount
5 Value Completed to Date
6 Material on Hand
7 Amount Earned
8 Less Retainage 5%
9 Subtotal
10 Less Amount Paid Previously
11 Liquidated damages -
12 AMOUNT DUE THIS REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO
Recommended for Approval by:
BONESTROO, ROSENE, ANDERLIK & ASSOCIATES, INC
Approved klq Contractor:
MILLER EXCAVATING, INC.
Specified Contract Completion Date.-
Page
ate:
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$ 145,162.00
$ 15,607.85
$ 0,00
$ 160,769.85
$ 154,719.55
$ 0.00
$ 154,719.55
$ 7,735.98
$ 146,983,57
$ 133,005.75
$ 0.00
2 $ 13 977.82
Approved by Owner:
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
Date:
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Contract
Unit
Current
Quantity
Amount
No.
Item
Unit
Quantity
Price
Quantity
to Date
to Date
PART 1 - SITE PREPARATION:
1
MOBILIZATION
LS
1
5000.00
1
$5,000.00
2
TRAFFIC CONTROL
LS
1
5000.00
1.08
$5,400.00
3
REMOVE BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT
SY
1868
2,50
1975
$4,937.50
4
SALVAGE MAIL BOXES, INSTALL AT TEMPORARY LOCATION,
REINSTALL AT ORIGINAL LOCATION
EA
5
100.00
8
$800.00
5
SALVAGE AND REINSTALL SIGN
EA
4
100.00
5
$500.00
6
SAWING BITUMINOUS PAVEMENT
LF
50
3.00
74
$222.00
7
REMOVE AND REPLACE BITUMINOUS DRIVEWAY
SY
85
17.00
57
$969.00
8
TREE PRUNING
LS
1
1000.00
1
$1,000.00
9
REMOVE EXISTING TREE
EA
3
200.00
3
$600.00
10
DITCH CLEARING
LS
1
2000.00
1
$2,000.00
TOTAL PART 1 - SITE PREPARATION:
$21,428.50
PART 2 - SANITARY SEWER:
11
CONNECT TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWER 8" PVC PIPE
EA
2
300.00
2
$600.00
12
8" PVC SANITARY SEWER, SDR 35, 10'-15' DEEP
LF
45
35,00
73
$2,555.00
13
8" PVC SANITARY SEWER, SDR 26, 10'-15' DEEP
LF
20
33.00
20
$660.00
14
8" PVC SANITARY SEWER, SDR 26, 15'-20' DEEP
LF
555
40.00
591
$23,640.00
15
8" DIP SANITARY SEWER, CL. 52,10'-15' DEEP
LF
30
40.00
20
$800.00
16
4' DIAMETER SANITARY MH, 8' DEEP, INCL R-1642-8 CSTG &
HDPE ADJ RINGS
EA
4
2200.00
4
$8,800.00
17
4' DIAMETER SANITARY MANHOLE OVERDEPTH
LF
33.2
150.00
4.57
41.48
$6,222.00
18
8" DIP OUTSIDE DROP INLET PIPE
LF
6
220,00
3
6.35
$1,397.00
19
8" PVC PLUG
EA
1
200.00
1
$200.00
20
CLOSED CIRCUIT TV INSPECTION
LF
660
1.75
$0.00
21
IMPROVED PIPE FOUNDATION
LF
660
4.00
$0.00
TOTAL PART 2 - SANITARY SEWER:
$44,874.00
PART 3 - WATER MAIN:
22
CONNECT TO EXISTING 8" WATER MAIN
EA
1
400.00
1
$400.00
23
6" DEP WATER MAIN, CLASS 52
LF
5
40.00
5
$200.00
24
8" DIP WATER MAIN, CLASS 52
LF
45
30.00
46
$1,380.00
25
6" GATE VALVE AND BOX
EA
1
800.00
1
$800.00
26
INSTALL HYDRANT
EA
1
2300.00
1
$2,300.00
27
8" X 6" TEE
EA
1
300.00
1
$300.00
28
8" PLUG
FA
1
100,00
1
$100.00
29
6" FITTING RESTRAINT
EA
2
50.00
3
$150.00
30
8" FITTING RESTRAINT
EA
3
65.00
3
$195.00
31
IMPROVED PIPE FOUNDATION
LF
45
4.00
$0.00
TOTAL PART 3 -WATER MAIN:
$5,825.00
PART 4- STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
32
COMMON EXCAVATION (P)
CY
1125
5.75
-611
1125
$6,468.75
33
AGGREGATE BACKFILL
TN
1535
5.95
-828
1535
$9,133.25
34
AGGREGATE SHOULDERING, CLASS 2
TN
50
16,00
33
$528.00
35
AGGREGATE BASE, CLASS 5
TN
1125
8.90
1253
$11,151.70
36
TYPE MV 3 NON WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (B)
TN
370
47.50
319
$15,152.50
37
TYPE MV 3 WEARING COURSE MIXTURE (E)
TN
245
57,50
230
$13,225.00
38
BITUMINOUS MATERIAL FOR TACK COAT
GAL
95
2.00
150
$300.00
39
PREPARATION OF BITUMINOUS SASE FOR WEAR PAVING
LS
1
3300.00
1
$3,300.00
40
4" DOUBLE SOLID LINE, YELLOW EPDXY
LF
700
1.00
950
$950.00
41
SEEDING, INCL SEED, FERTILIZER, AND WOOD FIBER BLANKET
SY
1555
5.00
1240
1240
$6,200.00
42
SILT FENCE, REGULAR
LF
1550
2.00
287.5
$575.00
TOTAL PART 4 -STREET IMPROVEMENTS:
$66,984.20
CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1
1
SANITARY SEWER SERVICE TO 5770 OAKGREEN AVENUE
LS
1
2797.00
1
1
$2,797.00
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 1:
$2,797.00
CHANGE
ORDER NO.2
1
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF 24" CMP CULVERT AT 60
STREET CT AND OAKGREEN AVENUE ENTRANCE
LS
1
1995.00
1
1
$1,995.00
2
EXISTING STUB TtE-IN TO 8" SDR -26 SANITARY SEWER
LS
1
2376.00
1
1
$2,376.00
TVageFlaGIf 64DER NO. 2:
$4,371.00
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No.
Item
CHANGE ORDER NO.3
1 ADDITIONAL ONE FOOT OF SAND AND COMMON EXCAVATION
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
TOTAL PART 1 - SITE PREPARATION:
TOTAL PART 2 - SANITARY SEWER:
TOTAL PART 3 - WATER MAIN:
TOTAL PART 4 - STREET IMPROVEMENTS;
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO. 3:
TOTAL. CHANGE ORDER NO, 3:
TOTAL WORK COMPLETED TO DATE
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Contract Unit Current Quantity Amount
Unit Quantity Price Quantity to Date to Date
LS 1 8439.85 1 1 $8,439.85
$8,439.85
$21,428.50
$44,874.00
$5,825.00
$66,984.20
$2,797.00
$4,371.00
$8,439,85
$154,719.55
PROJECT PAYMENT STATUS
OWNER CfTY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
BRA PILE NO. 000055-05139-0
CONTRACTOR MILLER EXCAVATING, INC.
CHANGE ORDERS
No, Date Description Amount
1
10/30/2006
This Change Order provides for additional work on this project.
See Change Order.
$2,797.00
2
11/21/2006
This Change Order provides for additional work on this project.
See Change Order.
$4,371.00
3
11/21/2006
This Change Order provides for additional work on this project.
See Change Order.
$8,439.85
Total Change Orders
$15,607.85
PAYMENT SUMMARY
No. From To Payment Retainage Completed
1
09/01/2006
10/05/06
133,005.75
7,000.30
140, 006.05
2
10/06/2006
11/21/06
13, 977.82
7,735.98
154, 719.55
Material on Hand
Total Pa mentto Date
$146,983.57
Original Contract
$145,162,00
Retainage Pay No. 2
7,735.98
Change Orders
$15,607.85
Total Arnount Earned
$154,719.55
Revised Contract
$160,769.85
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5505139-0 REQ2.xis
0 ENGLOSURF
Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 28"', 2006
Time Required: 3 Minutes
Agenda Item Title: Financial Assistance to Stillwater Student Council Sponsored Events
Agenda Placement New Business
Originating Department/Requestor Mayor Beaudet
Requester's Signature
Action Requested Discussion
Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Discuss the possibility of providing an annual fixed amount to the Stillwater High
School Student Council to pay for required police services at Student Council sponsored
functions.
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f5. ..
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 28"',.2006
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Agenda Item Title: Goodwill Industries — Conditional Use Permit 1 Site Review/ Pre & final Plat
Review
Agenda Placement
Originating Department/RegdWr � F Yo nson, City Admini
Requester's Signature
Action Requested
Background/Justification (Pl indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please See Attached from Scott Richards:
1. Planner's Report -10125106 (attachments can be found in your Nov. planning packet)
2. Final Planning Commission Resolution (unsigned)
3. Proposed City Council Resolution (please see below)
Please note that at this time the City is not able to vacate the public right-of-way (cul-de-sac) as it
is part of the Oakgreen Village plat. This Plat has not bee recorded, meaning this cul-de-sac area
does not legally exist. Staff recommends that any final consideration of the resolution be delayed
until such time as this plat has been recorded / approved by the County.
Meeting notices have indicated that the Council will consider this issue on 11/28106, however the
final decision can be delayed until future meetings and will re wire the preflaration of a second
resolution to deal with this vacation.
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4f.3OO 0son Mernoriai Highway, 102, G( lden Valley, €V€N 1564212
Telephr_ ne: 76:3,231,2555 Facsirn le.: 763.231.2561
PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Kimberly Holien
DATE: October 25, 2006
SUBJECT: Goodwill Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary and Final Plat,
and Site Plan Review
CASE NO: 798.02-06.09
60 DAY DEADLINE: December 3, 2006
Goodwill Industries has submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit,
Preliminary and Final Plat, and site and building plans for the construction of a 20,300
square foot retail facility with a drive -up donation center. The subject site is known as
Outlot A of Oakgreen Village. The site is 2.47 acres in area and is zoned B-4, Limited
Business.
Attached for Reference:
Exhibit A
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Exhibit J
Exhibit K
ANALYSIS
Applicant Narrative
Existing Conditions
Preliminary and Final Plat
Layout Plan
Grading Plan
Utility Plan
Landscape Plan
Memo from City Arborist dated October 24, 2006
Lighting Plan
Preliminary Floor Plan
Color Elevations
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject site for
commercial land use. Therefore, the proposed retail and donation center is in
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
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Zoning. The subject site is zoned B-4, Limited Business. The purpose of the B-4,
Limited Business District is to provide a district accommodating retail sales, service and
office functions in a highly planned and coordinated area. The proposed retail use is a
permitted use in the B-4 District. The proposed drive -up donation center is a conditional
use, and requires the approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Plat. The applicant is also requesting preliminary and final plat approval for the site.
The subject site is currently known at Outlot A of Oakgreen Village. The subdivision
ordinance prohibits any construction on outlots. Therefore, the applicant is platting the
parcel as Lot 1, Block 1 of Oakgreen Village. In conjunction with the platting process,
the applicant is proposing to vacate the existing Nova Scotia Avenue Court N right-of-
way, and install a private drive for access. A public hearing notice has been published
for the street vacation.
Staff is concerned with the inclusion of Outlot A on the proposed plat. It appears as
though it may be more appropriate to combine this outlot with Outlot C, or include as
part of Lot 1, Block 1. The applicant shall be required to demonstrate the necessity of
Outlot A, or combine it with an existing lot or outlot.
As demonstrated in this report, the overall plat appears to meet all lot and setback
requirements, and is consistent with the intent of the B-4 District, and the
Comprehensive Plan.
Acceptance of the plat is subject to the approval of the City Council. If the final plat is
approved by the City Council, the applicant must record it with the Washington County
Recorder within 100 days after said approval. The subdivider shall, immediately upon
recording, furnish the City Clerk with a print and reproducible tracing of the final plat
showing evidence of the recording.
Conditional Use Permit. The purpose of a conditional use permit is to provide the City
with a reasonable degree of discretion when determining the suitability of certain uses
upon the general welfare of the public. In making this determination, City staff and
officials should consider the nature of the adjoining land or building, whether or not a
similar use is already in existence and located nearby, traffic generation and all other
factors as the City may deem appropriate in determining the effect of the proposed use
on the public's health and safety.
More specifically, Section 401.30 E of the Zoning Ordinance conditionally permits drive-
in establishments within the B-4 District, provided that:
1. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site shall not
be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or area as to cause impairment in
property values or constitute a blighting influence within a reasonable distance of
the lot. All buildings shall comply with the City's Design Guidelines.
Comment: The proposed retail building will be consistent with the design
standards of the B-4 District and will be comparable to surrounding buildings in
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the area.
2. At the boundaries of a residential district, a strip of not less than ten feet shall be
landscaped and screened in compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this
Ordinance.
Comment: The site abuts residential uses to the east and a residential
subdivision is proposed to the south. A 40 -foot landscaped yard is proposed to
the east, and a stormwater pond is proposed by others to the south. The City
Arborist has reviewed the landscape plan and recommended that the applicant
increase the number of trees on the east side of the site and spruce sizes should
be increased to 8-10 feet in height, as opposed to the 6 -foot Black Hills Spruce
proposed.
3. Each light standard island and all islands in the parking lot landscaped or
covered.
Comment: The proposed landscape plan indicates that each island will be
adequately landscaped.
4. Parking areas shall be screened from view of abutting residential districts in
compliance with Section 401.15.E. of this Ordinance.
Comment: As stated above, the site currently abuts residential uses to the east.
The City Arborist has reviewed the landscape plan and recommended additional
plantings to increase the density of the landscape on the eastern perimeter of the
site. Additional dense plantings will provide more adequate screening from the
residential properties to the east.
5. Parking areas and driveways shall be curbed with continuous curbs not less than
six (6) inches high above the parking lot or driveway grade.
Comment: The parking area and driveways are proposed to be curbed and
paved with bituminous surfacing.
6. Vehicular access points shall be limited, shall create a minimum of conflict with
through traffic movements, shall comply with Section 401.15.F. of this Ordinance
and shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
Comment: One access to the site will be provided by a private driveway off Nova
Scotia Avenue N. In order to accommodate this private drive, the applicant is
proposing to vacate the existing Nova Scotia Avenue Court N cul-de-sac. Said
vacation will be addressed through the platting process.
7. All lighting shall be hooded and so directed that the light source is not visible
from the public right-of-way or from an abutting residence and shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.13.7. of this Ordinance.
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Comment. The applicant is proposing "shoe box" style lighting fixtures with 90 -
degree cutoffs, directing all light downward. The maximum mounting height of all
poles shall be 25 -feet. The lighting on the exterior of the building will consist of
full cutoff wall packs.
Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance states that any source which casts
light on the adjacent property shall not exceed .4 footcandles, as measured from
the property line. The applicant has submitted a photometric plan indicating that
the proposed light source in the northwest corner of the site will exceed this limit,
with readings up to .6 footcandles at the property line, adjacent to the existing
building to the north. Measures shall be taken to reduce the amount of light in
this area within the parameters of the ordinance.
8. The entire area shall have a drainage system which is subject to the approval of
the City Engineer.
Comment: The applicant has submitted grading and drainage plans. The
Oakgreen Village pond area is located to the south of the site. The site plan
indicates an expansion of this ponding area to accommodate the site. All plans
are subject to the City Engineer's approval
9. The entire area other than occupied by buildings or structures or plantings shall
be surfaced with a material which will control dust and drainage and which is
subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
Comment: The parking area and drive aisles will be surfaced with bituminous
paving, which is suited to control dust. All surfacing plans are subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
10.All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be in
compliance with Section 401.15.G. of this Ordinance.
Comment: The submitted building elevations indicate a wall sign on the front of
the building and a freestanding monument sign. The monument sign is located
at the entrance to the site, on the northwest side of the private drive. The sign is
setback approximately ten feet from the property line, satisfying the minimum
requirement for signs_
Total allowable sign area for businesses in the B-4 District is 100 square feet or
15% of the front building fagade up to 300 square feet. The front fagade of the
building is 2,730 square feet, allowing the maximum 300 square feet of signage
for the site. The maximum number of wall signs on any principal building shall be
two and in all cases, each sign shall be placed on a separate building facade,
with or without street frontage except as allowed for multiple occupancy buildings
in Section. Businesses in the B-4 District are allowed one freestanding sign up to
100 square feet in area and 20 feet in height.
The proposed wall sign is approximately 75 square feet in area. The proposed
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monument sign is 48 square feet in area and eight feet in height, for a total of
123 square feet of signage. The amount of signage proposed is within the
parameters of the ordinance.
Prior to the erection of any signage on the site, a sign permit must be obtained,
subject to City staff approval.
11.The provisions of Section 401.03.A.8. of this Ordinance are considered and
satisfactorily met.
Comment: The applicant has submitted the necessary information for the
processing of the proposed CUP. However, pursuant to Section 401.03.A.8 of
the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant may be required to provide additional
Information as deemed necessary by City Staff or officials.
Outdoor Storage/ Donations After Hours. In addition to the conditional use permit
requirements, staff recommends that the applicant address the issue of drop-offs after
regular donation hours. The applicant shall post signage near the entrance to the
donation bay containing donation hours and language to deter patrons from disposing of
items after these designated hours. Additionally, no outdoor storage will be allowed.
Lot and Setback Provisions. As shown in the table below, the proposed building
meets the required lot area and setback standards for the B-4 District:
Building Design. The submitted elevations indicate a one story building 20,300 square
feet in area. The facade materials are proposed to be a combination of utility face brick,
single score burnished CMU, and EIFS, with a prefinished metal cap. The colored
elevations illustrate a combination of brown/red tones with neutral accent colors. The
proposed building will have a slightly varied roofline and implement stepping back of
various portions of the fagade to add visual interest. The proposed building is
consistent with the City's Design Standards.
However, staff is concerned with the color of the overhead doors at the donation drive -
up and loading dock, and the service doors. All doors are proposed to be white or
cream in color, and do not blend with the tones proposed for the rest of the building.
Staff recommends that the overhead and service doors be painted to match the
remainder of the building.
Samples of proposed building materials will
Commission and City Council meetings. &
Commission and City Council approval.
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be provided by the applicant at the Planning
id materials are subject to Planning
Required
Proposed
Lot Area
15,000 sq. ft.
107,593 sq. ft.
Front Yard Setback
40 feet
94 feet
Side Yard Setback
10 feet
82 feet
Rear Yard Setback
20 feet
42 feet
Building Design. The submitted elevations indicate a one story building 20,300 square
feet in area. The facade materials are proposed to be a combination of utility face brick,
single score burnished CMU, and EIFS, with a prefinished metal cap. The colored
elevations illustrate a combination of brown/red tones with neutral accent colors. The
proposed building will have a slightly varied roofline and implement stepping back of
various portions of the fagade to add visual interest. The proposed building is
consistent with the City's Design Standards.
However, staff is concerned with the color of the overhead doors at the donation drive -
up and loading dock, and the service doors. All doors are proposed to be white or
cream in color, and do not blend with the tones proposed for the rest of the building.
Staff recommends that the overhead and service doors be painted to match the
remainder of the building.
Samples of proposed building materials will
Commission and City Council meetings. &
Commission and City Council approval.
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be provided by the applicant at the Planning
id materials are subject to Planning
Access. As stated above, the applicant is proposing to vacate the existing Nova Scotia
Avenue Court N right-of-way and install a private drive for access. The site will maintain
frontage on Nova Scotia Ave N, as required by the City's subdivision ordinance. The
proposed drive is 24 feet wide with a 40 -foot right-of-way. The proposed drive is wide
enough to accommodate two lanes of traffic, and all turning radii appear adequate to
support trucks.
Boulder retaining walls are proposed on either side of the drive. Said retaining walls are
not expected to have an impact on the required sight triangle. Overall, the proposed
driveway design appears sufficient to accommodate the site.
Parking. The site plan indicates a 20,300 square foot building, comprised of
retail/office space, and a receiving area. As such, individual parking calculations have
been performed for each section, excluding the donation drive -up. The required
number of parking stalls for each section is provided below:
A total of 84 spaces have been proposed, including four handicapped stalls. As such,
the parking requirement for the site has been satisfied. All parking meets the ten foot
setback requirement for the district.
A loading dock is proposed in the northeast comer of the building, intended for truck
parking. Said parking may be utilized for extended periods of time. Staff recommends
that no vehicle be allowed to remain in the loading dock for more than 48 hours.
Landscaping. A landscape plan has been submitted and reviewed by Planning staff
and the City Arborist. The general review of the plan was favorable. The Arborist
stated that the plant species and cultivars proposed are, for the most part, hardy,
attractive, and relatively free of insect or disease problems, site problems, or
maintenance issues. However, in a memo dated October 24, 2006, the arborist notes
concerns with the Pink Spires and Spring Snow plantings, which are both susceptible to
apple scab. The Arborist recommends replacing these cultivars with an alternate
species, unless the applicant has been satisfied with these species in the past, and has
not had problems with apple scab.
Staff is also concerned with the proposed plantings on the east side of the site, adjacent
to the residential townhomes. The landscape plan indicates 6 foot Black Hills Spruce
trees in this area. In order to screen the proposed building more effectively, the spruce
sizes should be increased to 8-10 feet in height. The number of plantings shall also be
increased in this area to create a more significant buffer.
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Requirement
Area --Spaces
Required
Retail/Office
1 space per 200 sq. ft. of
floor area
--14,800
74
Receiving
1 space per 1,500 sq. ft. of
floor area
—5,114
4
TOTAL
78
A total of 84 spaces have been proposed, including four handicapped stalls. As such,
the parking requirement for the site has been satisfied. All parking meets the ten foot
setback requirement for the district.
A loading dock is proposed in the northeast comer of the building, intended for truck
parking. Said parking may be utilized for extended periods of time. Staff recommends
that no vehicle be allowed to remain in the loading dock for more than 48 hours.
Landscaping. A landscape plan has been submitted and reviewed by Planning staff
and the City Arborist. The general review of the plan was favorable. The Arborist
stated that the plant species and cultivars proposed are, for the most part, hardy,
attractive, and relatively free of insect or disease problems, site problems, or
maintenance issues. However, in a memo dated October 24, 2006, the arborist notes
concerns with the Pink Spires and Spring Snow plantings, which are both susceptible to
apple scab. The Arborist recommends replacing these cultivars with an alternate
species, unless the applicant has been satisfied with these species in the past, and has
not had problems with apple scab.
Staff is also concerned with the proposed plantings on the east side of the site, adjacent
to the residential townhomes. The landscape plan indicates 6 foot Black Hills Spruce
trees in this area. In order to screen the proposed building more effectively, the spruce
sizes should be increased to 8-10 feet in height. The number of plantings shall also be
increased in this area to create a more significant buffer.
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As the project moves forward, the landscape plan shall be accompanied by a plant
legend and planting detail. A list of trees which are being removed, including their
species and size, will also be needed to calculate any tree replacement required for this
project.
Snow Storage. Adequate space for snow storage shall be provided on the site so as
not to reduce the required minimum number of parking spaces. The location of snow
storage is not indicated on the site. However, six excess parking stalls are provided,
and the site appears to be large enough to accommodate any snow storage needs.
Grading, Drainage, and Utilities. All grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to
review and approval by the City Engineer.
RECOMMENDATION/CONCLUSION
Regarding the preliminary and final plat for Lot 1 Block 1 of Oakgreen Village, and a
Conditional Use Permit for a donation drive -up for Goodwill Industries, the City has the
following options:
1. Motion to approve the preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit,
based on a finding that the proposed lot satisfies the performance standards of
the B-4 District, and all conditions of approval have been met, subject to the
following conditions:
a. The landscape plan shall be revised to provide additional plantings along
the east property line, as well as Spruce trees of 8-10 feet.
b. The lighting plan shall be revised to reduce all measurements in the
northwest former of the site to .4 footcandles.
c. Light poles shall not exceed 25 feet in height.
d. Building materials are subject to approval of the Planning Commission and
City Council, based on sample materials to be provided at the respective
meetings.
e. Signage posting the hours of operation shall be posted at the entrance to
the donation bay, as well as language to deter after hours drop-offs.
f. No vehicles shall remain in the loading dock for more than 48 hours.
g. All grading, drainage, and utility plans are subject to review and approval
by the City Engineer
2. Motion to deny the preliminary and final plat and conditional use permit, based on
a finding that the proposed lot does not meet the performance standards of the
B-4 District, and the proposed use is not consistent with the intent of the B-4
District.
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The proposed use appears to the consistent with the requirements of the B-4 District,
and the Zoning Ordinance contains a provision to allow the proposed drive through use.
As such, staff recommends approval of the preliminary and final plat, and conditional
use permit for a drive -up facility for Goodwill Industries, subject to the conditions
outlined above.
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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 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AND SITE AND BUILDING
PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 209300 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL FACILITY WITH A DRIVE UP DONATION CENTER ON
PROPERTY KNOWN AS OUTLOT A OF OAKGREEN VILLAGE
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Goodwill
Industries for a conditional use permit, preliminary and final plat and site and building plans for
the construction of a 20,300 square foot retail facility with a drive Lip donation center on property
known as Outlot A of Oakgreen Village; and after having conducted a public hearing relative
thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
I. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SIFT; ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of., the following items:
SII ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The proposed site is 2.47 acres and zoned B-4, Limited Business District;
and
4. Drive through facilities require a conditional use permit in the; B-4
District; a preliminary/final plat will be required as well as a vacation of Nova Scotia Court
North; and
5. City staff prepared a planning report dated October 25, 2006 reviewing the
request; and
6. The planning report dated October 25, 2006 recommended that the
requests be approved with conditions; and
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7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 9,
2006 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
made the following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED I3Y THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Goodwill Industries for a conditional use permit,
preliminary and final plat and site and building plans for the construction of a 20,300 square foot
retail facility with a drive up donation center oil property known as Outlot A of Oakgreen Village
and affecting the real property as follows:
SLE ATTACIIMEN`T' A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park I leights for
approval with the following conditions:
The applicant shall file the final plat for Oakgreen Village prior to City Council approval
of the Goodwill Industries application.
2. The landscape plan shall be revised to provide additional planting along the north and
cast property lines to include spruce trees of 8 to 10 feet. The plan shall also be revised
to provide screening plantings on the south property line. The revised plan shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Arborist.
3. The lighting plan shall be revised to remove the parking lot light in the northeast corner
of the site. The parking lot light in the northwest corner shall be lowered to a total height
not to exceed 18 feet. All lighting fixtures shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements of full cut off and fixture height.
4. Site lighting shall be dinned or shut off one hour after store closing. Minimum lighting
for site safety or security shall be maintained.
5. The Planning Commission approves the building design and materials based upon the
sample materials presented at the November 9, 2006 meeting.
6. Signage posting the hours of operation shall be placed at the entrance to the donation
building, as well as language to deter after hours drop offs.
7. Delivery, unloading and drop offs shall be limited to 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday
through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM oil Sunday.
Utilization of audible back up moving devices shall not be used on site 11'a reasonable
OSHA approved alternative exists.
8. Snow shall be stored in the northeast corner of the site according to a plan to be approved
by City staff.
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9. The applicant shall provide detailed plans of the trash compactor and recycling area for
the site. If the compactor is to be placed outdoors, a plan for screening and specifications
on noise generation shall be provided prior to City Council review.
10. All grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
11. All signage shall require a sign permit and shall be compliant with the Zoning Ordinance
and Design Guidelines requirements.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park I leights this 9`" day
of November 2006.
Mike Runic, Chair
AT'T'EST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: Part of 05-029-20-11-0040
Legal Description: Part of Unrecorded Oakgreen Village Plat
Within Area current Known as Tract A RLS #114
Physical Address: Unassigned
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ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary & Final Plat Review
Goodwill Industries
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets120 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (3507150' from subject property)
Meeting With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: October 25, 2006
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: November 9, 2006
Required Approvals: CUP
City Council 415
Conditional Use Permit - Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12)
months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has
substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or
use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a
conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty
(30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b)
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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 GOODWILL INDUSTRIES FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT, PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT AND SITE AND BUILDING
PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 20,300 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL FACILITY WITH A DRIVE UP DONATION CENTER ON
PROPERTY KNOWN AS OUTLOT A OF OAKGREEN VILLAGE
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Goodwill
Industries for a conditional use permit, preliminary and final plat and site and building plans for
the construction of a 20,300 square foot retail facility with a drive up donation center oil property
known as Outlot A of Oakgreen Village; and after having conducted a public hearing relative
thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights recommended that the application be
approved with conditions. The City Council of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings
of fact and resolution:
The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SBE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Con-imunity Development Department consisting of the following items:
SET ATTACI IMBN`I' B
and
The proposed site is 2.47 acres and zoned I3-4, Limited Business District;
and
4. Drive through facilities require a conditional use permit in the B-4
District; a prelilhhinarylfinal plat will be required as well as a vacation of Nova Scotia Court
North; and
City staff prepared a planning report dated October 25, 2006 reviewing the
request; and
6. 'rhe planning report dated October 25, 2006 recommended that the
ip gWt3tb fjRoved with conditions; and
7. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 9,
2006 meeting, took comment,,; from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
recommended that the application be approved with conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES THE
FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Goodwill Industries for a conditional use permit,
preliminary and final plat and site and building plans for the construction of a 20,300 square foot
retail facility with a drive up donation center on property known as Outlot A of Oakgreen Village
and affecting the real property as follows:
SCE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park I leights with
the following conditions:
1. The applicant shall file the final plat for Oakgreen Village prior to City Council approval
of the Goodwill Industries application.
2. The landscape plan shall be revised to provide additional planting along the north and
east property lines to include spruce trees of 8 to 10 feet. The plan shall also be revised
to provide screening plantings on the south property line. The revised plan shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Arborist.
3. The lighting plan shall be revised to remove the parking lot light in the northeast corner
of the site. The parking lot light in the northwest corner shall be lowered to a total height
not to exceed 18 feet. All lighting fixtures shall comply with the Zoning Ordinance
requirements of full cut off and fixture height.
4. Site lighting shall be dimmed or shut off one hour after store closing. Minimum lighting
for site safety or security shall be maintained.
5. Tine City Council approves the building design and materials based upon the sample
materials presented at the November 28, 2006 meeting.
6. Signage posting the hours of operation shall be placed at the entrance to the donation
building, as well as language to deter after hours drop offs.
7. Delivery, unloading and drop offs shall be limited to 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday
through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM oil Saturday and 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sunday.
Utilization of audible back up moving devices shall not be used on site if a reasonable
OSHA approved alternative exists.
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S. Snow shall be stored in the northeast corner of the site according to a plan to be approved
by City staff.
9. The applicant shall provide detailed plans of the trash compactor and recycling area for
the site. If the compactor is to be placed outdoors, a plan for screening and specifications
on noise generation shall be approved by the City Council.
10. All grading, drainage and utility plans are subject to review and approval by the City
Engineer.
11. All signage shall require a sign permit and shall be con pliant with the Zoning Ordinance
and Design Guidelines requirements.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 28th day of November
2006.
David Beaudet, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: Part of 05-029-20-11-0040
Legal Description: Part of Unrecorded Oakgreen Village Plat
Within Area current known as Tract A RLS #114
Physical Address: Unassigned
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ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit, Preliminary & Final Plat Review
Goodwill Industries
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets120 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (350'1150' from subject property)
Meeting With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: October 25, 2006
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: November 9, 2006
Required Approvals: CUP
City Council 415
Conditional Use Permit - Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12)
months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has
substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or
use requested as part of the conditional use, An application to extend the approval of a
conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty
(30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b)
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pENCLOSURE
Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 2$1t' 2006
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Agenda Item Title: Buffalo Wild Wings. --Variance/Design Guidelines Deviation(Oak Park
Commons)
Agenda Placement
Originating
Requester's Signature
Action Requested Considered A
Background/Justification (Please indicate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
bodies have advised):
Please See Attached from Scott Richards:
1. Planner's Report -10/27106 (attachments can be found in your Nov. planning Packet)
2. Recently Received Correspondence from Buffalo Wild Wings.
3. Final Planning Commission Resolution (unsigned)
4. Proposed City Council Resolution
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NORTHWEST ASSOCIATED CONSULTANTS, INC.
4800 Olson Memorial Highway, Suite 202, Golden Valley, MN 55422
Telephone: 7E33-231,2555 Facsimile: 763.231 .2561 planners ners@nacplanning.com
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: October 27, 2006
RE: Oak Park Heights — Buffalo Wild Wings at Oak Park Commons:
Sign Variance and Requested Deviation from Design Guidelines
FILE NO: 798.02 — 06.08
BACKGROUND
Representatives of Lawrence Sign, on behalf of Buffalo Wild Wings, have made
application for a sign variance and deviation from the Design Guidelines for a new store
location at 5991 Norwich Avenue North in the Oak Park Commons shopping center.
The sign variance request would be to allow three wall signs versus the two that are
allowed by ordinance. Two of the requested wall signs would exceed the allowable sign
area and the color background would not be allowable under the Design Guidelines.
The dashed line on the awnings would be considered a color wrap which is not allowed
under the Design Guidelines. The property is zoned B-4, Limited Business District.
Attached for reference:
Exhibit 1:
Site Location Map
Exhibit 2:
Variance Request Letter, Steve Rutkowski, October 6, 2006
Exhibit 3:
East Elevation
Exhibit 4:
North Elevation
Exhibit 5:
West Elevation
Exhibit 6:
Awning Details
Exhibit 7:
Parking and Window Signs
ISSUES ANALYSIS
Sign Variance. The applicant has proposed three wall signs on the east, north and
west elevation. Section 401.15.G.1 OAA) indicates that:
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"The number of individual wall signs shall be limited to one (1) per
entrance, and each sign shall be limited to the maximum wall sign
allowances permitted in the district. Tenants on building ends may have a
maximum of two (2) signs, each to be located at the front and side
elevations of the tenant space."
The applicants have asked for three signs so that the business is identified on all visible
sides from Highway 36. The building is highly visible from Highway 36 and is not
obstructed from view by other buildings, topography or stands of trees. Section
401.15.G.16 of the Zoning Ordinance lists the criteria for granting variances from the
sign regulations.
Criteria. Additionally, the City Council shall make a finding of fact that an
undue hardship or injustice exists if a variance was not granted and
therefore, may grant such variations based upon consideration of the
following-
1)
ollowing:
1) That particular physical surrounding, shape, or topographical
conditions of the specific parcel of land involved exist.
2) That the condition involved is unique to the particular parcel of land
involved.
3) That the purpose of the variation is not based exclusively upon a
desire to increase the value of income potential of the business
involved.
4) That the alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by this Ordinance
and has not been created by any persons presently having an
interest in the parcel.
5) That the granting of the variation will not be detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to other land or improvements in the
neighborhood.
6) That the proposed variation will not impair an adequate supply of
light and air to adjacent property, or substantially increase the
congestion of the public streets or interfere with the function of the
Police and Fire Departments of the City.
Based upon the above criteria, there is no hardship that would justify the granting of this
variance.
As indicated, the location of Buffalo Wild Wings in this shopping center has maximum
visibility from Highway 36. There are no unique circumstances or hardship that would
apply to this request. Two wall signs will more than adequately serve to identify this
business.
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Two of the requested signs, on the east and north elevations, are illuminated logo
cabinet signs on a yellow background. The yellow background is a corporate
identification color and would be considered as part of the wall sign. The Zoning
Ordinance allows for a total of 300 square feet of wall signage. The north elevation sign
is 190 square feet, the east elevation is 190 square feet, and the west elevation is 44
square feet. The requested signage is 424 square feet. A variance would be required
to allow this amount of signage for Buffalo Wild Wings.
Design Guidelines. The Design Guidelines specify that the primary exterior building
color shall be soft, warm earth tones and that less than five percent of the building shall
be primary or vivid colors. On the east elevation, the yellow color would constitute 10.4
percent of the building. On the north elevation, the yellow would be 11.8 percent of the
building. The proposed yellow sign color far exceeds the allowable five percent of
primary or vivid color. A variance for the sign size would be required as well as an
allowance for deviating from the Design Guidelines.
The Design Guidelines also prohibit building color wraps, neon and internally illuminated
awnings. The color banding featured on the awnings would not be allowed nor would
the color banding features on the railings for the outdoor seating area. The applicant
has requested a deviation from the Design Guidelines to allow the corporate
identification features.
Staff would recommend against any deviation from the Design Guidelines to allow for
the yellow color for the signage, and the color banding for the awnings and railings. The
City has been very cautious in the past in deviating from these provisions. It is difficult
to deny the next applicant the same or even more significant deviations if it has been
previously allowed.
The City Council may vary from the Design Guidelines through a resolution. It does not
require a variance, conditional use permit, or other process. The City has specifically
prohibited color fields or bands for buildings because of light, glare and visual distraction
issues. There is no hardship specific to the building or location that could justify varying
from that requirement.
RECOMMENDATION AND CONCLUSION
Based upon the analysis and review of the zoning criteria, staff recommends denial of
the sign variances and Design Guidelines deviations for the signage, color fields and
color bands for Buffalo Wild Wings.
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City ofOak Pod, liCigllk
1 -1 { 0' -,(.)al, Park 111v(I. N.
Oak P�irk Heights, N1\
RE: Proposed Buffiflo Wild NVings GHII & Bar- Oak N Hi Commons
Dear Mayor l3caudou
(.)n helialfol'BulTalo Wild \'Viue.'s, Inc. I ant pleased to pose 11 to Me (_`hy Whk Pmk HcQhs ow phn"
for develophig a new BuMdo "AW Whys, and Il ollight Or you and dw Cly (7owwH we Aqvnmwc of
at:lncviilg our standard IlLinonal traLL.- dress and sigrm,,,;.e package.
A� Y()[1 are "lWarc, we hcivan discussims "Oh the developer of Oak I'mt Commons- CSM Qoow, "ell
Over One year ago. \Vperforriled in es"sk e maket and node arca rcvkw of We Wk Pak I QW,
area, and ',ere very ullpressed \\ ilh lh� rate ol'i-n-owill and no\ devc1oplilem in the are1. A"e follo\�:d
Us dm dilyawe "it so eml mmiths of One nyotjjljon�S' of the �4)re sj)ac(: and cxt0rW)T-
inlage, and SWAT the pn1wed Agmqe ba the remmiram Or our CFO and Rod Emse Commown A
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&hhcralc' and the ill lol-111'aitin we prepare is shared widi our cmnpnf s swAw management in
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time is spent oviowing We s"mye and image of the buddii, so as to ensure conArmance with our
national inkie dress standards. I arri p4ned to report to you that ;)ending a successful ouwome 1wour
sign and trade dress wiviann requests, "v an prepared to execute the One W inn c Awwmd " Kh Ow
constnic6rig and opening this 10Caflojj in 2007.
The item; orcrilicai imiNmiance to us in 00 pankuhm develoy"nit mn I ) We Bow kwo silk mue " A,
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the Nanemall of as ThA snarl Or sign mi TQ Aim hViding ek"dow. ant 3) we use of ow h5cl, nd
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help achieve the US o0minl recowriition necessary K) mvike this asuccessful new store locmoll. A,'e
woidd he agreeable to cithoro smaller set of levers, without the -L"rill and har" add oil, ora sillall':1-
H"1v hgo sign in place oflhe sign presented to the I'llonnOg ClimmisviNi.
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Sincerely,
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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
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE
REQUEST BY LAWRENCE SIGN ON BEHALF OF BUFFALO WILD
WINGS, FOR SIGN VARIANCES AND DEVIATION FROM THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR A RESTAURANT LOCATION AT 5991 NORWICH
AVENUE NORTH IN THE OAK PARK SHOPPING CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Oak bark Heights has received a request from 1,awrence
Sign on behalf of Buffalo Wild Wings for sign variances and deviation from the Design
Guidelines for a restaurant location at 5991 Norwich .Avenue North in the Oak Park Shopping
Center; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of
Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
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:
SEI: ATTACI1Ml-NT 13
and
3. The sign request would be to allow three signs versus the two that are
allowed by the Sign Ordinance. Two of the requested wall signs would exceed the allowable
sign area and the color background would not be allowable under the Design Guidelines. The
color wrap proposed on the outdoor• seating area fence would also not be allowed under the
Design Guidelines.
4. City staff prepared a planning report dated October 27, 2006 reviewing the
request; and
5. The planning report dated October 27, 2006 recommended against
approving the sign variances and deviation from the Design Guidelines.
6. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 9,
2006 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
made the following recommendation:
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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 Lawrence Sign on behalf of Buffalo Wild Wings for sign
variances and deviation from the Design Guidelines for a restaurant location at 5991 Norwich
Avenue North in the Oak Park Shopping Center and affecting the zeal property as follows:
SEE ATTAC14MENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park I-leights as
follows:
Sign Variance
1. The Planning Con-unission recommends that the request for a sign variance to allow a
total of three wall signs and to exceed the square footage allowance for wall signage be
denied in that there is no hardship as related to visibility from adjacent roadways.
Design Standards
2. The Planning Commission recommends deviation from the Design Guidelines as follows:
a. The black awnings shall be allowed and will not count against the total allowance
for primary or vivid colors as specified in the Design Guidelines.
b. "The dashed color band on the awnings shall be permitted.
C. The decorative color bands on the outdoor seating railings shall not be allowed.
d. The black, white and yellow colors proposed on the building fagade shall be
considered as signage and counted against the permitted allowances.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park 1-leights this 91" day
of November 2006.
Mike Runk, Chair
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: 05-029-20-12-0046
Legal Description: Within Lot 4, Block 1, Oak Park Commons
Physical Address: 5991 Norwich Ave. N.
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.N. T ■ M rankuP
P�
Sign Variance & Deviation From Design Guidelines
Buffalo Wild Wings — 5991 Norwich Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets120 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (350'1150' from subject property)
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: October 25, 2006
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: November 8, 2006
Required Approvals: VARIANCE
City Council 415
Variance - Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the variance shall become null and void twelve (12) months after
the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started
the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as
part of the variance. An application to extend the approval of a variance shall be
submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration
of said approval, (401.04.C.4.1 and 2)
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RESOLU'T'ION NO.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESO'T'A
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE
REQUEST BY LAWRENCE SIGN ON BEHALF OF BUFFALO WILD
WINGS, FOR SIGN VARIANCES AND DEVIATION FROM THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR A RESTAURANT LOCATION AT 5991 NORWICH.
AVENUE NORTH IN THE OAK PARK SHOPPING CENTER
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from I,awrencc
Sign on behalf of I3uffalo Wild Wings for sign variances and deviation from the Design
Guidelines for a restaurant location at 5991 Norwich Avenue North in the Oak Park Shopping
Center; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto, the Planning Commission of
Oak Park Heights recommended that the sign variances be denied and the request for Design
Guidelines deviation be partially approved. The City Council of the City of Oak Park heights
makes the following findings of fact:
The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SLE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting
documentation to the Community Development Department consisting of'the following items:
SFE AJ'TACHM1:-,X1" B
and
3. The sign request would be to allow three signs versus the two that are
allowed by the Sign Ordinance. 'l'wo of the requested wall signs would exceed the allowable
sign area and the color background would not be allowable under the Design Guidelines. The
color wrap proposed on the outdoor seating area fence would also not be allowed under the
Design Guidelines.
4. City staff prepared a planning report dated October 27, 2006 reviewing the
request; and
5. The planning report slated October 27, 2006 recommended against
approving the sign variances and deviation from the Design Guidelines.
6. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their November 9,
2006 meeting, took comments frons the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and
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recommended that the sign variances be denied and the request for Design Guidelines deviation
be partially approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 13Y THE CITY COUNCIL FOR
THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS TUAT THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES `I HE
FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Lawrence Sign on behalfof'Buffalo Wild Wings for sign
variances and deviation from the Design Guidelines fora restaurant location at 5991 Norwich
Avenue North in the Oak Park Shopping Center and affecting the real property as follows:
SEI -.s ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park lleights as
follows:
Sign Variance
1.
The City Council denies the request for a sign variance to allow a total of three wall signs
and to exceed the square footage allowance for wall signage be denied in that there is no
hardship as related to visibility from adjacent roadways.
Design Standards
2. The City Council approves deviation from the Design Guidelines as follows:
a. The black awnings shall be allowed and will not count against the total allowance
for primary or vivid colors as specified in the Design Guidelines.
b. The dashed color band on the awnings shall be permitted.
C. The decorative color bands on the outdoor seating railings shall not be allowed.
d. `fhe black, white and yellow colors proposed on the building f tirade shall be
considered as signage and counted against the permitted allowances.
Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 28`x' day of November
2006.
David Beaudet, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: 05-029-20-12-0046
Legal Description: Within Lot 4, Block 1, Oak Park Commons
Physical Address: 5991 Norwich Ave. N.
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ATTACHMENT B
P�
Sign Variance & Deviation From Design Guidelines
Buffalo Wild Wings — 5991 Norwich Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets120 11 X1 7 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (3507150' from subject property)
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: October 25, 2006
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: November 8, 2006
Required Approvals: VARIANCE
City Council 4/5
Variance - Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the variance shall become null and void twelve (12) months after
the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has substantially started
the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or use requested as
part of the variance. An application to extend the approval of a variance shall be
submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty (30) days before the expiration
of said approval. (401.04.C.4.1 and 2)
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Oak Park Heights
Request for Council Action
Meeting Date November 28 2006
Agenda Item Title Transfer Bud et and Purchase Boom Mower for Kubota Tractor
Time Required
Agenda Placement New Business
Originating Department/Requestor Publjr, Norks Director/ Tom Ozzello
Requester's Signature
Action Requested
Authorization to Transfer Budget and Proceed with Purchase
Background/Justification
During development of the 2006 budget in 2005, Public Works looked at work load and equipment needs to better
discharge job duties. Among the items evaluated and researched was a boons plower to allow trail, tree and right of way
tTinuning. It was thought that the major use for such equipment would be for brush and shoulder trimming along trails.
Additional use would be for trimming along sewer, storm sewer and water service lines and trimming around stomp water
ponds and the incoming and outfall structures in sloped and rough right of ways within the city. Original 2005 budget
prices quotes were for a small, basic boom flail head mower (similar to a backhoe) that could be attached to the city's
Kubota Tractor. Costs at that time for a basic unit for our tractor were $9000. It was assumed that part of the costs would
be drawn from operating expenses in Parks, Streets, Street lighting and the various Utilities based on cost saving of not
contracting out some of the city work. needed. Specifically we had allocated $1000 in Storm water for equipment rental to
service storm water and, in the much larger parks, water and sanitary sewer funds, there is money allocated in contractual
services and in equipment rental that would be saved by purchase rather than recurring contractor charges. In discussion
with the Finance Director, I was reminded that the Council would need to authorize any request for transfer of operational
budget money to Capital Equipment purchase money before we could request authorization to purchase this equipment.
Equipment Discussion
Upon pursuit of updated costs and options for this purchase, we found our original equipment selections are no longer
available. The low cost option was a re -branded boom plower from an Italian manufacturer that is no longer readily
available and is not supported for parts. Other options and expanded criteria were also added to our search and evaluation.
We wanted to extend the reach of the boom to allow trail trimming as was contracted in Valley View this year and to clear
brush and weed interference from storm water structures on the sloped areas of the storm water ponds. The previous units
evaluated had minimal down reach (ability to extend down a hill to clear around a structure). We also wanted to find an
option to trim along some of the "outside the fence line" areas south of Brekke and in the area west of the playground area
at Swagger. We have also spent many days this year trimming back buckthorn, lilacs, brush and growth that is interfering
with street signs, safe vision at intersections and around street lights, encroachment on streets and parks and weed control in
right of ways.
We found a unit from VMC Corporation we had evaluated last year (RBI 11) was now at the top of our list. Upon
discussion with the manufacturer we found they had a new unit now available for order that has much better reach and
balance, a wider mower head (42 inch instead of 36 inch) and can handle heavier (3 inch) brush and trees. The previous
R13113 from the same company would have overburdened the weight handling of our tractor. The new unit (RB 114) we
are recommending is built on the lighter weight frame of the 111, has better counterbalance of the extendable boom and
conies with the desired 42 inch power head of the 113. This option was not available last year and is not yet fully featured
oil tlPagel'myofw64site.
Funding
The City of Oak Park Heights Council allocated $7,000 in the 2006 Park's budget for this equipment purchase. Public
Works had planted to allocate additional money from. Streets, Parks, Water and Sanitary Sewer operational budgets, out of
equipment rental and/or contracted services, to meet the total cost. We assumed an additional 10% over our 2005 estimate
for the purchase in 2006 or about $10,000 and would need about $1,000 per division. We did not originally seethe great
use this unit would be for storm water pond service and did not originally plan on storm water allocation. That has been re-
evaluated. Based on the current costs of available and acceptable equipment we would request Council authorize transfer
from related and appropriate line items in various operational budgets to Capital Equipment Purchase, A list of operational
cost line items and suggestions for transfer amounts to this purchase cost are listed below. These items were selected for
the direct future savings that are anticipated by having appropriate equipment to maintain our infrastructure rather than
hiring additional contracted services. Not only will we save contract service costs for storm water structure maintenance,
street right of way clearing, trail clearing, and manhole and water access in off street locations, we will be finally able to
make some gains in trimming back invasive growth both in and around parks, fences, streets, street lights and valuable
growth trees.
Bid evaluation and i-ecommeiidation
Two vendor representatives responded to our Request for quotes for a boom mower to use on our Kubota tractor this
spring, Carlson Tractor and Lano Equipment. Both independently selected and quoted the VMC compact rnowers as the
best match for our needs and both recommended the RB1 I 1 as a better alternative than the 813110 we had used for budget
purposes in 2005. The RB I I I has a longer reach and more powerful cutting head and would handle 2 inch brush rather
than the 1 to 1 % inch limits of the RB 111. Selection and recommendation to the Council was delayed with significant
work from several construction projects and the quotes required an update in case the prices had changed after 30 days.
Public Works also contacted the Vendor (VMC Corporation) directly to clarify some of the weight, attachment and
versatility issues. During this discussion the vendor mentioned the RBI 14 unit that was not available earlier this year and
had not been described in their literature yet. With that information I contacted both Carlson and Lano and asked for
updated costs and evaluation of the new RB 114 for our needs. Both companies affirmed the new unit as a better and more
versatile unit for our needs and both have submitted new quotes (attached), Total costs from the two local representatives
are $10,835.31 from Carlson Tractor and $11,651.10 from Lano Equipment, if Council is willing to transfer operational
n-roney to Capital Equipment, we would strongly recommend the purchase of the VMC Corporation's RB 114 from Carlson
Tractor for the amount of $10,835.31.
We suggest Council authorize transfer- of budget frorn the following operational accounts to the existing $7,000 in Parks
Equipment Purchase funds to allow the purchase of this piece of equipment.
• $1,000.00 Storm Water — Equipment Rental — Allow brush control in ponds and on structure without the
manual labor and backhoe rental,
• $ 500.00 Water — Equipment Rental .-- Allow off street trimming around fire hydrants and right of way
shut off valves to maintain access
• $1,000.00 Street Lighting -- Clear growth around street lights and brush that limit desired visibility.
• $1,000,00 Streets — Clear encroachment in right of ways, unrestrained hedges and bushes that interfere with
stop sign and road intersection visibility and control buckthorn or other noxious weeds that have overgrown right
of way tree lines
• $ 335.31 Sewer — clear brush and junk tree starts around manholes in the ditches, right of ways, trails and
abandoned roadways that will keep us from flushing, cleaning and televising sewer lines
Attachments:
Quote from Carlson Tractor and from Lano Equipment
Similar equipment pictures and specification from VMC Corporate Website
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11-15-06; 1:42PM;Car lson IracTor :3 a 2i 2
CARLSON
TR—ACTOR & EQUIP CO.
Tel 651-423-2222 Fax 651-423-4551
Hwy 3 & Cty Rd. 42
15125 5o Robert TrafE
Rosemount, MN 56068
Tel 763-426-5498 Fax 763-428-5051
Norah of 1-94 on Hwy 101 (Rogers Exit)
14375 James Road
Rogers, MN 55374
TO: City of Oak Parks Heights
DATE:
November 15, 2006
14168 Oak Park Boulevard N
PHONE:
651-439-4439
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
FAX:
651-439-0574
Model RB114
MOBILE:
651-485-3138
ATTENTION: Tom Ozzello
SALESMAN:
Fred Senger
Here is our quotation on the goods names, subject to the conditions noted below
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DESCRIPTION
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AMOUNT
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VMC Compact Mowers
Model RB114
It will cut up to 3 in. Per Manufacture Specs
Horizontal Boom Reach 13 f#.
Reach Up 16 ft. 4 in.
Reach Down 7 ft. 5 in.
Cutting Width 42 in.
$10,174.00
add for sales tax
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conditions existing on date of quotation and are subject to change by the Seller before final acceptance.
Typographical and stenographic errors subject to correction. Purchases agrees to accept either overage or shortage not in excess of ten percent to be charged for pro -rata.
Purchaser assumes liability for patent and copyright infringement when goods are made to Purchaser's specifications. When quotation specifies material to be furnished
by the Purchaser, ample allowance must be made for reasonable spoilage and material must be of suitable quality to facilitate efficient production.
Conditions not specifically staled herein shall be governed by established trade customs. Terms inconsistent with those state herein which
may appear on Purchaser's formal order will not be binding on the Seller.
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