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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-11-08 PC Recommending Resolution #01-11-48A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT AND RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THAT THE REQUEST BY GOLDRIDGE GROUP, LOCATED SOUTH OF 58 STREET BETWEEN HIGHWAY 5 AND MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTH FOR A PRELIMINARY PLAT/PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT /CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE APPROVED WIT13 CONDITIONS WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for a preliminary plat/planned unit development to allow a commercial subdivision and a planned unit development/conditional use permit to allow the construction of a 6,000 square foot bank on property located south of 58 Street between Highway 5 and Memorial Avenue North, after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights 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: and RESOLUTION NO. 1 - � ,L i d PLANNING COMMISSION CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA SEE ATTACHMENT B FILE COPY 3 , To accommodate the phased development, the processing of a preliminary plat /planned unit development (Concept Plan) is necessary; and 4. The applicants have further requested the approval of planned unit development /conditional use permit (General Plan) to allow the construction of a 6,000 square foot bank (with a drive - through facility) upon proposed Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Station; and 5. The conditional use permit evaluation criteria of Section 401.03.A.8 of the Zoning Ordinance has been considered and determined to be satisfied; and 6. The applicable planned unit development requirements of Section 401.06.B of the Zoning Ordinance will be satisfied as a condition of project approval; and 7. City staff prepared planning reports dated October 2, 2001 and November 1, 2001, reviewing the request for the preliminary plat/planned unit development and conditional use permit/planned unit development; and 8. Said report recommended approval of the of the preliminary plat/planned unit development and conditional use permit/planned unit development subject to the fulfillment of various conditions; and 9. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their October 11, 2001 meeting and their November 8, 2001 meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public hearing, and 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: 1. The requests submitted by the Goldridge Group for a preliminary platiplanned unit development and planned unit development/conditional use permit for a commercial development located between Highway 5 and Memorial Avenue North and affecting the real property as follows: SEE ATTACHMENT A Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights for approval with conditions as follows: A. Preliminary plat/planned unit development, concept plan, and vacation of easements approval of a commercial subdivision entitled "Oak Park Station" subject to the following conditions: 1. Legal descriptions of the easements to be vacated in Kern Center and Kern Center 2 Addition are provided by the applicant subject to approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. It is recommended that the City Council set a public hearing to consider vacation of the easements. 2. The Planning Commission recommends that the proposed street within the development be dedicated and constructed as a public street. 3. The City Engineer and the applicable watershed district or authority provide comment and recommendation in regard to drainage, storm water ponding, and utility issues. 4. A temporary cul -de -sac is provided at the proposed street's southern terminus at the first phase of development. 5. As a condition of final plat approval, the applicant enter into a development agreement with the City. 6. The easements for the storm water drainage areas are subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney. 7. As a condition of final plat approval, connection fees (for water, sewer and sanitary sewer) for all lots which comprise the proposed subdivision shall be paid. 8. A 25 foot curb to building setback shall be required for all development in the project. 9. All other comments of the City Council, Planning Commission, and City staff. B. Approval of a final plat, planned unit development /conditional use permit to allow a 6,000 square foot bank (with drive - through lanes) upon Lot 1, Block 1, Oak Park Station subject to the following conditions: 1. The access to the proposed street is subject to review and approval of the City Engineer. 2. A "do not enter" sign shall be installed near the southeast corner of the bank building so that vehicles do not enter the drive - through area from the parking area. 3. The setback of the building from the curb of the proposed street is maintained at 25 feet. 4. The site shall be provided with 40 parking stalls and five proof of parking stalls. 5. Specific building material colors are specified and found to be acceptable by the City. 6. The sidewalk is extended from the north side of the building to the proposed street. The Parks Commission shall review the need for additional sidewalks on 58 Street and Memorial Avenue. 7. All site lighting shall meet Zoning ordinance requirements, is hooded, and directed such that the source of the light is not visible from surrounding properties and rights -of -way. A revised plan shall be submitted that complies with all ordinance requirements subject to City staff review and approval. 8. The revised landscape plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City Arborist. 3 Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 8 da y of November 2001. ATTEST: 9. The area identification sign is located within an easement and the applicant provide a plan to ensure maintenance of the sign. 10. Details related to proposed wall signage are submitted subject to City approval. J y Pp All signage shall conform to the Zoning Ordinance requirements. 11. The City Engineer provide comment and recommendation in regard d to grading g g and drainage issues. 12. The City Engineer provide comment and recornrnendation in regard to utility issues. • � ty issues. 13. A development agreement shall be required as part of the approvals subject ect to pp ,� City Council and City Attorney review and approval. 14. All other conditions of the City Council, Planning Commission and Cit y staff. 2 Kimberly Kamper, A Ting City Administrator 4 Cit, of Oak Park Hei hts Legal Description for proposed Oak Park Station /S & C Bank: Lot 1 Block 2 Kern Center 14168 Oak Park Blvd 0 Box 2007 0 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 0 Phone (651) 439 -4439 0 Fax 439 -0574 Attachment A TREE CITY U.S.A. Submitted Plans: city of Oak Park Hei hts 14168 Oak Park Blvd ® Box 2007 . Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Phone (651) 439 -4439 • Fax 439 -0574 X3 full scale sets of plan 20 - 11" X 17" sets of plans Attachment B Oak Park Station /S & C Bank X Application form and payment for fees X Proof of ownership or authorization to proceed as applicant X A parcel search obtained from Washington County of all properties located within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the property X Property Tax Statement X Grading /Drainage /Utility Plan(s) X Landscape Plan x Signage Plan X Lighting Plan N/A Tree Protection and Replacement Plan X Building Elevations X Other Plans and/or information as required by Ordinance or requested by City Staff TREE CITY U.S.A.