HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-04-12 PC Recommending Resolution 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 RADUENZ DEALERSHIP PROPERTIES FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT FOR AN
EXTENTION OF THE TIMELINE FOR REQUIRED
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE STILLWATER MOTORS
DEALERSHIP AT 5900 STILLWATER BOULEVARD BE
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS, AND THE REQUEST FOR
DESIGN GUIDELINES REVIEW FOR BUILDING
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE DEALERSHIP SHOULD BE
APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from; and after having
conducted a public hearing relative thereto for Raduenz Dealership Properties for a
Conditional Use Permit amendment for an extension of the timeline for required
improvements to the Stillwater Motors dealership, and Design Guidelines review for
building improvements to the dealership at 5900 Stillwater Boulevard North, the
Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned B -3 Highway Business and Warehouse District in
which automobile dealerships are a listed conditional use permit; and
4. The applicants have requested an amendment to the Conditional Use
Permit, approved by the City Council on July 22, 2008, to allow an extension of the
deferment of required improvements related to parking setbacks, lighting, curbs and
stormwater drainage systems in the northeast and southeast corners of the site. They
have requested the deferment of improvements to August 31, 2018; and
5. The applicants have requested Design Guidelines review to allow a retrofit
of the building to be more consistent with the branded image of Chevrolet; and
6. City staff prepared planning reports dated March 8, 2012 and April 5,
2012 reviewing the request; and
7. Said reports recommended denial of the original proposed exterior
remodel in that it is not consistent with the Design Guidelines and approval of a revised
design with conditions. The reports also recommended approval of the Conditional Use
Permit amendment subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 15, 2012
meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, and continued the public
hearing to their April 12, 2012 meeting where they 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 Raduenz Dealership Properties for a Conditional
Use Permit amendment for an extension of the timeline for required improvements to the
Stillwater Motors dealership and Design Guidelines review for building improvements to
the dealership at 5900 Stillwater Boulevard North labeled as Option 2 and dated April 12,
2012 should be approved 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 proposed exterior remodel labeled as Option 2 and dated April
12, 2012, subject to the following conditions:
1. The Planning Commission recommends Option 2 dated April 12, 2012.
The dimensions of the front entrance are to remain as currently
constructed and all window muntins and windows shall not be changed.
2. All signage shall comply with the approvals granted on July 26, 2005 with
a total of 10 wall signs and no more than 655 square feet of signage.
Further, the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council of the City of Oak
Park Heights approval of the request for the Conditional Use Permit for the extension of
the timeline for required improvements to the dealership subject to the following
conditions:
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1. All parking setbacks, curbs and stormwater drainage systems, in
the northeast and southeast corners of the site, shall be constructed and
brought into compliance with the Zoning Regulations no later than August
31, 2018.
2. All other conditions approved on July 22, 2008 by the City Council in
Resolution 08 -07 -31 and recorded with the Conditional Use Permit and
Variance for Raduenz Dealership Properties LLC shall remain in effect.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
12 day of April, 2012.
Chuck Do -
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ATTACHMENT A
Amended Conditional Use Permit
For
Raduenz Dealership Properties, LLC
DB /A Stillwater Motors
Amending Conditions of July 22, 2008 CUP
Physical Address: 5900 Stillwater Boulevard N.
Washington County GEO Codes: 06- 029 -20 -12 -0021
06- 029 -20 -12 -0022
Legal Description: Lot 1, Block 1, Kern Center
ATTACHMENT B
Amended Conditional Use Permit
For
Raduenz Dealership Properties, LLC
DB /A Stillwater Motors
Amending Conditions of July 22, 2008 CUP
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (350'/150' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
• Property Tax Statement(s) /Legal Description(s)
Conference with City Staff Upon Application Submittal: February 22, 2012
Planning Commission Public Hearing: March 27, 2012
Required Approvals:
Planning Commission 4/5
City Council 4/5
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)