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Request for Council Action
Meeting Date January 31 2012
Time Required: 5 Minutes
Agenda Item Title; New Horizons Acade. Design Guidelines review. Site Plan Review
and Planned Unit Deve pment — Amendment.
Agenda Placement New Business ; /
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Originating Department /R uestoi j Eri 'Johnson, City Administrator
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Back round /Justification Plea i d icate if any previous action has been taken or if other public
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bodies have advised):
Please see the attached documents from Mr. Scott Richards / TPC:
1. Planning Report from Scott Richards, TPC dated January 4 2012
2. Approved Planning Commission resolution (Unsigned)
3. Proposed City Council Resolution.
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PLANNING REPORT
TO: Eric Johnson
FROM: Scott Richards
DATE: January 4, 2012
RE: Oak Park Heights — New Horizon Academy — 5903 Neal Avenue
North — Planned Unit Development Amendment, Sign Variance
and Design Guidelines Review
TPC FILE: 236.02 — 11.08
BACKGROUND
A. Peter Hilger, representing NH Partners — Oak Park Heights has made application for
a Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment, Sign Variance and a Design
Guidelines review for a remodel of the former Hollywood Video store into a New Horizon
Academy child care center at 5903 Neal Avenue North. The building exterior will be
updated and a playground will be added to the exterior of the site. The parking lot
surrounding the building will be revised to accommodate the playground. The interior
of the building will also be updated to accommodate the proposed child care center.
EXHIBITS
The review is based upon the following submittals:
Exhibit 1: Project Narrative
Exhibit 2: Aerial Site Plan Exhibit (EX.1)
Exhibit 3: Existing Plan, Dispersal Plan (A0.2)
Exhibit 4: Removals Plan (C1.0)
Exhibit 5: Paving, Storm Sewer and Erosion Control Plan (C2.0)
Exhibit 6: Site Plan and Details (SP2.1)
Exhibit 7: ' Parking Analysis (EX -3)
Exhibit 8: Preliminary Landscape Plan (L.1)
Exhibit 9: Exterior Elevations (A4.1)
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Exhibit 10: Color Elevation -- East
Exhibit 11: Color Elevation — South
Exhibit 12: Sign Plans
Exhibit 13: Lighting Specifications
Exhibit 14: Report of the City Engineer, Chris Long
Exhibit 15: Report of the City Arborist, Kathy Widin
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Mr. Hilger has provided a narrative describing the project found as Exhibit 1.
The New Horizon Academy is a child care center that will occupy the former Hollywood
Video building. The structure is 7,478 square feet and will not be expanded as part of
this renovation. The center will provide a licensed capacity of 130 infants, toddlers and
preschool children. School age programs will not be offered at this location. Staffing for
the center at full capacity is 20 to 25 persons on staggered shift hours. The operating
hours are from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday.
The exterior and interior of the structure will be updated to accommodate the child care
center use. A full playground will be added on the east side of the structure. It will be
separated into two spaces, one for the younger children and the other for the older
children. Play equipment is provided with a combination of hard surface, absorbent
rubber impact materials and landscape areas.
The exterior of the building will be updated and enhanced as follows:
1. Blue canvas awnings to help shade the large south exposure windows.
2, New windows and exit doors in the perimeter as needed for
Code exiting.
3. Removal and burying of the mountain motif remaining from Hollywood
Video and creating a blue metal cap and cultured stone base piers.
4. New corner parapet feature to display signage along Neal Avenue with re-
dashed stucco.
5. A large fenced playground area and a covered canopy structure at the
entrance.
6. Modified parking arrangement to accommodate play areas.
7. New. landscaping.
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ISSUES ANALYSIS
Comprehensive Plan. The property is designated as Commercial on the Proposed
Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. The New Horizon Academy child care
center is consistent with this land use designation.
Zoning. The property is zoned PUD Commercial Planned Unit Development. The
standards of the B -2 General Business District apply. Any changes to a PUD, including
revisions to the parking lot and addition of the play area require an amendment to the
PUD. Child care facilities in a single occupancy, freestanding building are a permitted
use.
Subdivision. The property is described as Lot 6, Block 1, Oak Park Ponds Addition.
The lot is owned separately from the shopping center but subject to the access and
cross parking easements that were put into place when the shopping center was
developed.
Parking. The plans indicate that with the new layout, 39 spaces will be removed and
36 spaces provided. A portion of the change to the layout will occur outside of the
property within the general shopping center parking lot.
The Zoning Ordinance requires the following parking requirement for child care centers:
"At least one parking space for each classroom plus one additional space for
each fifty (50) students."
The child care center will have seven classrooms and a maximum capacity of 130
students. The parking requirement would be 10 parking spaces. Additionally there are
cross easements for parking with the shopping center. The shopping center was
originally constructed with a surplus of parking over what was required by the Zoning
Ordinance. A representative of the shopping center owner will need to provide written
consent for the changes that will occur to the parking lot on the shopping center
property.
Traffic Analysis. Within the project narrative, Mr. Hilger has provided an analysis of
traffic for the proposed child care center:
Center operating capacity: 130 children
Average number of families: 107 families
Average Children per vehicle (family basis): 1.21 children
Typical Attendance rate per day, as a percent of capacity: 75% - 82%
Total staff, typical day: 25 staff
Average vehicle turn around time (in to out): 5 — 10 minutes
The traffic analysis shows that the AM traffic would be 111 trips between 7 :00 and after
9:00 AM. The PM traffic would be 112 trips between 3:00 and 6:00 PM. The City
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Engineer shall review the traffic numbers and comment on any potential impacts to the
street system.
Grading!DrainagelUtilities. The plans indicate the changes required to accommodate
the parking and the playground. The drainage and utility plans shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district, if
required.
Landscaping. The plans indicate the existing as well as proposed landscape to be
added to the site. The landscape plan is subject to review and approval of the City
Arborist.
Mechanical Screening. The existing parapet currently screens all mechanical
equipment. All new mechanical equipment will need to be screened by the parapet or
appropriate screening devises as specified in the Zoning Ordinance.
Lighting Plans.
Parking Lot Fixtures. The existing parking lot lights will not change with the exception of
one pole and light that will be relocated on the site. The existing parking lot lights are
full cut off and compliant with the Zoning Ordinance.
Building Wall Fixtures. The elevation plans indicate the locations of the new wall light
fixtures. They are an architectural LED wall sconce that appears to be full cut off. Mr.
Hilger should confirm that the lens is installed such that it is completely shielded by the
body of the fixture.
Signage.
Freestanding Signage. There is no freestanding signage proposed. The applicants
have the option of locating signage on the existing shopping center freestanding
monument and pylon signs if space is available.
Wall Signage. The Zoning Ordinance allows for a total of two wall signs, each on
separate facades. The current proposal provides for placement of the New Horizon
Academy logo on the east, south and west elevations. A variance is required for the
third wall sign. The Zoning Ordinance allows for up to 18 percent of the front building
facade (400 square feet) to a maximum of 500 square feet of signage in the Destination
Retail Highway Sign District. The plans indicate a total of 256 square feet of signage
with the three proposed signs.
A review of the variance criteria for the proposed third wall sign is found in another
section near the end of this Planning Report.
Sign Illumination. All of the proposed signs will be internally lit individual letter signs and
in compliance with the sign requirements for illumination.
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Design Guidelines.
Sustainable Guidelines. The applicant should address how the project has been
designed to achieve at least a certain degree of sustainability. The applicant will need
to discuss the plans with the Planning Commission and indicate if these issues have
been addressed.
Architectural Guidelines.
Facade Treatments
The building was originally constructed with a definite base, middle and top. The
main building elements will not be significantly changed with this remodel. The
proposed raised entrance feature will add to the building appearance.
Ground Level Expression
This is a one story building with a proposed entrance feature at east elevation.
The main entrances will be well defined with the raised parapet, awning and
signage.
Awnings
Blue cloth awnings are proposed over the windows. A metal canopy structure
will be placed extending out from the east facade to allow a covered entrance
from the parking lot. The metal canopy will be constructed of steel columns with
a standing seam metal roof.
Transparency
The building uses glass on all of the facades. The transparency percentages will
not significantly change from the current building.
Entries
The building features a prominent entry.
Roof Design
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The roofline is broken by a raised parapet at the main entrance. The rooftop
mechanical equipment is screened.
Building Materials and Colors
The existing block will remain and the existing EFIS will be recoated. The front
entrance will feature manufactured stone columns on the lower level and EFIS in
the upper portions and parapet feature.
The applicant has provided color elevations. Building material samples will be
available at the Planning Commission meeting.
Franchise Architecture
The building will not be franchise architecture. The design and material selection •
will be consistent with the Cities design goals.
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Site Design Guidelines
Building Placement
No change to current site.
Parking Areas
Changes will be made to the site to accommodate the playground area. The net
loss of parking is three stalls.
Stormwater
The drainage will be altered to accommodate the parking lot and playground
area. The stormwater plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
Pedestrian and Common Space
The plans show an existing sidewalk from the trail along Neal Avenue that
continues into the site and will connect with the building and playground area.
Landscaping
Five trees will be removed from the parking lot islands. The plans indicate a new
landscape plan for the site. The landscape plan will be subject to review and
approval of the City Arborist.
A five foot ornamental steel fence will extend around the playground area and
extend around the south and west facades.
Trees /Shrubs
Addressed above.
Utilites / Service /Loading /Drive - Through /Storage Areas
The plans indicate a 10 foot by 10 foot storage shed to be located within the play
area. The plans do not detail the materials or design for this structure. The
applicant shall provide plans for the structure for review by the Planning
Commission and City Council.
Lighting
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
Signage
Addressed elsewhere in the planning report.
Pedestrian/ Bicycle Routes
A bike rack should be added near the front entrance of the building.
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Sign Variance. Variance criteria are provided in Section 401.04 of the Oak Park
Heights Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission and the City Council should
review the following criteria and conditions to determine if the variance is justified.
Review Criteria. The Planning Commission and City Council should make a finding of fact that the
proposed action will not:
a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property.
b. Unreasonably increase the congestion in the public street.
c. Have the effect of allowing any district uses prohibited therein, permit a lesser degree of flood
protection than the flood protection elevation for the particular area or permit standards which are
lower than those required by State law.
d. Increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety.
e. Unreasonably diminish or impair established property values within the neighborhood, or in any
way be contrary to the intent of this Ordinance.
f. Violate the intent and purpose of the Comprehensive Plan.
g. Violate any of the terms or conditions of Item 5, below.
Conditions for Approval. A variance from the terms of this Ordinance shall not be granted unless it can
be demonstrated that:
a. Undue hardship will result if the variance is denied due to the existence of special conditions and
circumstances which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building involved and which are not
applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
1) Special cases may include exceptional topographic or water conditions or, in the case of an
existing lot or parcel of record, narrowness, shallowness, insufficient area or shape of the
property.
2) Undue hardship caused by the special conditions and circumstances may not be solely
economic in nature, if a reasonable use of the property exists under the terms of this Title.
3) Special conditions and circumstances causing undue hardship shall not be a result of lot size
or building location when the lot qualifies as a buildable parcel.
b. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this ordinance or
deny the applicant the ability to put the property in question to a reasonable use.
c. The special conditions and circumstances causing the undue hardship do not result from the
actions of the applicant.
d. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is
denied by this Ordinance to other lands, structure or buildings n the same district under the same
conditions.
e. The request is not a result of non - conforming lands, structures or buildings in the same district.
f. The request is not a use variance.
g. The variance requested is the minimum variance necessary to accomplish the intended purpose
of the applicant.
h. The request does not create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses.
The applicants have requested the third sign to assure identification of the business and
building in an area that is not visible from major highways or streets. Due to the location
of this business in that is not visible from Highways 5 or 36 and has limited visibility from
58 Street, the applicants have indicated that allowing only two signs would cause an
undue hardship for their business and the ability of parents to locate the building. A
number of other businesses in this area including the Burger King have asked for and
received a similar variance for additional wall signage. The proposed signs are
relatively small in size and granting a variance request for one additional sign will not
create an inconvenience to neighboring properties and uses. The overall proposed
signage is 144 square feet less than what is allowable. The City created the Destination
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Retail Highway Sign District in that it recognized the issues with visibility in this area.
For these reasons, City staff recommends that the additional wall sign be approved.
CONCLUSION I RECOMMENDATION
Upon review of the requests for the PUD Amendment, sign variance and Design
Guidelines review, City Staff would recommend the project with the conditions as
follows:
1. A representative of the shopping center owner shall provide written
consent to the City for the changes that will occur to the parking lot on the
shopping center property.
2. The City Engineer shall review the parking analysis and comment on any
potential impacts to the street system.
3. The Planning Commission should discuss the sign variance and
determine whether the request for the one additional sign is justified.
4. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting.
5. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with the
lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All visible interior lighting shall
also be full cut off. The lighting specifications shall be subject to review
and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting.
6. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof and visible from street
level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials
that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials.
7. The applicant shall address sustainability initiatives with the Planning
Commission.
8. The Planning Commission should comment on the building material
selection and colors. A materials board shall be provided by the applicant
for the Planning Commission to review.
9. The applicant shall provide plans for the storage structure subject to
review of the Planning Commission and City Council.
10. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district.
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11. A bike rack shall be added at the front entrance of the building.
12. The landscape plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Arborist.
pc: Eric Johnson, Julie Hultman
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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 NH PARTNERS - OAK PARK HEIGHTS FOR A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT, DESIGN
GUIDELINES REVIEW AND VARIANCE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL
WALL SIGN FOR A NEW HORIZON ACADEMY CHILD CARE
CENTER AT 5903 NEAL AVENUE NORTH SHOULD BE
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from NH Partners —
Oak Park heights for a Planned Unit Development Amendment, Design Guidelines
review and Variance for one additional wall sign for a New Horizon Academy child care
center at 5903 Neal Avenue North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative
thereto, the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of
fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned PUD Commercial Planned Unit Development in
which changes to the Planned Unit Development, including revisions to the parking lot
and the addition of outdoor play area require an amendment; and
4. A review of the project for conformance with the Design Guidelines is
required in that the exterior of the structure is to be remodeled; and
5. The applicants have requested a sign variance to allow for one additional
wall sign on the building; and
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6. City staff prepared a planning report dated January 4, 2012 reviewing the
request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development
Amendment, Design Guidelines review and Variance for one additional wall sign
subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their January 12, 2012
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:
A. The application submitted by NH Partners — Oak Park Heights for a Planned Unit
Development Amendment, Design Guidelines review and Variance for one additional
wall sign for a New Horizon Academy child care center at 5903 Neal Avenue North and
affecting the real property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights approval of the variance for the one wall sign subject to the following findings of
fact:
1. The applicants have proposed a total of three wall signs, one each on three
facades of the building.
2. The total square footage of signage is 256 square feet, or 144 square feet
less than the maximum allowed of 400 square feet.
3. The building is located in the Destination Retail Highway Sign District in
which allowances have been made because of the lack of visibility to this
retail area from major roadways.
4. Due to the location of this business in that it is not visible from Highways
5 and 36 and has limited visibility from 58` Street, the applicants have
indicated that only allowing two wall signs would cause an undue
hardship for their business and the ability of parents to locate the building.
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The approvals are subject to the following conditions:
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1. A representative of the shopping center owner shall provide written
consent to the City for the changes that will occur to the parking lot on the
shopping center property.
2, The City Engineer shall review the parking analysis and comment on any
potential impacts to the street system.
3. The Planning Commission recommended the sign variance for three wall
signs each on different facades of the building and not to exceed a total of
256 square feet.
4. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting.
5. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with
the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All visible interior
lighting shall also be full cut off. The lighting specifications shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Planner at the time of
permitting.
6. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof and visible from street
level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials
that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials.
7. The Planning Commission was favorable with sustainability initiatives
proposed for the building and site.
8. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building material selection
and colors. A materials board shall be provided by the applicant for the
City Council to review.
9. The applicant shall provide plans for the storage structure at the time of
building permit review. The color of the storage structure shall be
consistent with the color of the play structure.
10. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district.
11. A bike rack shall be added at the front entrance of the building.
12. The landscape plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Arborist.
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Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
12` day of January, 2012.
Jennifer Bye, Chair
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Design Guideline Review, Site Plan Review,
Planned Unit Development Amendment,
And Sign Variance
New Horizon Academy Child Care
5903 Neal Ave. N.
Legally described as: Lot 6, Block 1, Oak Park Ponds Addition
Washington County GEO Code: 06.029.20.11.0012
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ATTACHMENT B
Design Guideline Review, Site Plan Review,
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment,
And Sign Variance
For New Horizon Academy Child Care
5903 Neal Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /20 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s) /Legal Description(s)
Meeting With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: December 7, 2011
Required Approvals: PUD Amendment
City Council 4/5
PUD Amendment - Limitation on General Concept Plan Approval:
Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept
Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve (12) months from the date Council
grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General
Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be
revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)
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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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 NH PARTNERS -- OAK PARK HEIGHTS FOR A
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT, DESIGN
GUIDELINES REVIEW AND VARIANCE FOR ONE ADDITIONAL
WALL SIGN FOR A NEW HORIZON ACADEMY CHILD CARE
CENTER AT 5903 NEAL AVENUE NORTH BE APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from NH Partners —
Oak Park Heights for a Planned Unit Development Amendment, Design Guidelines
review and Variance for one additional wall sign for a New Horizon Academy child care
center at 5903 Neal Avenue North; 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 the City of Oak Park Heights makes
the following findings of fact and resolution:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned PUD Commercial Planned Unit Development in
which changes to the Planned Unit Development, including revisions to the parking lot
and the addition of outdoor play area require an amendment; and
4. A review of the project for conformance with the Design Guidelines is
required in that the exterior of the structure is to be remodeled; and
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5. The applicants have requested a sign variance to allow for one additional
wall sign on the building; and
6. City staff prepared a planning report dated January 4, 2012 reviewing the
request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the Planned Unit Development
Amendment, Design Guidelines review and Variance for one additional wall sign
subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
8, The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their January 12, 2012
meeting, took comments 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
TILE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by NH Partners — Oak Park Heights for a Planned Unit
Development Amendment, Design Guidelines review and Variance for one additional
wall sign for a New I orizon Academy child care center at 5903 Neal Avenue North and
affecting the real property as follows:
SEE A"i'TACHMENT A
The City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights approves the variance for the one wall
sign subject to the following findings of fact:
1. The applicants have proposed a total of three wall signs, one each on three
facades of the building.
2. The total square footage of signage is 256 square feet, or 144 square feet
less than the maximum allowed of 400 square feet.
3. The building is located in the Destination Retail Highway Sign District in
which allowances have been made because of the lack of visibility to this
retail area from major roadways.
4. Due to the location of this business in that it is not visible from Highways
5 and 36 and has limited visibility from 58` Street, the applicants have
indicated that only allowing two wall signs would cause an undue
hardship for their business and the ability of parents to locate the building.
The approvals are subject to the following conditions:
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1. A representative of the shopping center owner shall provide written
consent to the City for the changes that will occur to the parking lot on the
shopping center property.
2. The City Engineer shall review the parking analysis and comment on any
potential impacts to the street system.
3. The City Council approves the sign variance for three wall signs each on
different facades of the building and not to exceed a total of 256 square
feet.
4. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting.
5. All lighting fixtures shall be full cut off and installed in compliance with
the lighting standards of the Zoning Ordinance. All visible interior
lighting shall also be full cut off. The lighting specifications shall be
subject to review and approval of the City Planner at the time of
permitting.
6. Mechanical equipment that is located on the roof and visible from street
level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with materials
that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials.
7. The City Council is favorable to the sustainability initiatives proposed for
the building and site.
8. The City Council is favorable to the building material selection and colors.
A materials board was provided by the applicant for the City Council to
review and approve.
9. The applicant shall provide plans for the storage structure at the time of
building permit review. The color of the storage structure shall be
consistent with the color of the play structure.
10. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer and the applicable watershed district.
11. A bike rack shall be added at the front entrance of the building.
12. The landscape plans are subject to review and approval of the City
Arborist.
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Approved by the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights this 31 day of
January, 2012.
David Beaudet, Mayor
ATTEST:
Eric A. Johnson, City Administrator
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ATTACHMENT A
Design Guideline Review, Site Plan Review,
• Planned Unit Development Amendment,
And Sign Variance
New Horizon Academy Child Care
5903 Neal Ave. N.
Legally described as: Lot 6, Block 1, Oak Park Ponds Addition
Washington County GEO Code: 06.029.20.11.0012
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ATTACHMENT 13
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Design Guideline Review, Site Plan Review,
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Amendment,
And Sign Variance
For New Horizon Academy Child Care
5903 Neal Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets (3 Large Scale Sets /20 11X17 Sets)
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property 'fax Statement(s) /Legal Description(s)
Meeting With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: December 7, 2011
Required Approvals: PUD Amendment
City Council 4/5
PUD Amendment - Limitation on General Concept Plan Approval:
Unless a General Plan of Development covering the area designated as in the General Concept
Plan as the first stage of the PUD has been filed within twelve (12) months from the date Council
grants General Concept Plan approval, or in any case where the applicant fails to file General
Plan of Development Stage and Final Plans and to proceed with development in accordance with
the provisions of this Ordinance and of an approved General Concept Plan, the approval may be
revoked by Council action. (401.06.C.2.e)
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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