HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-09-13 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, September 13, 2012 — Oak Park Heights City Hall
Call to Order: Vice Chair Dougherty called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed
new Commissioner, Dan Thurmes.
Present: Commissioners Anthony, Dougherty, LeRoux, and Thurmes; City Administrator
Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison Runk. Absent: Commissioner
Bye.
II. Approval of Agenda: Vice Chair Dougherty noted that Xcel Energy has requested a
continuance of their public hearing so that item has been removed from the meeting Agenda
for the evening.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Anthony, moved to approve the Agenda
as amended, removing the public hearing for Xcel Energy. Carried 4 - 0.
III. Approval of August 16, 2012 Meeting Minutes: Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by
Commissioner Anthony, moved to approve the minutes as presented. Carried 4 - 0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison / Other Reports: None
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. McDonald's: Consider requests for conditional use permit to allow drive - through,
variances to signage and parking setback requirements, an design standards /site plan
review related to removal and reconstruction of McDonald's restaurant located at
14545 60 St. N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the September 6, 2012 planning report as to the requests.
Property owner, Jim Duvall, McDonald's Midwest Region Area Construction Manager,
Dale Shimek, and Landform Project Engineer, Eric Kellogg were present and responded to
questions relative the site plan, signage, lighting and other elements to the proposed project.
Richards discussed proposed conditions for approval for the Commission's consideration.
Commissioner LeRoux, seconded by Commissioner Anthony, moved to recommend the
City Council approve the request, subject to the conditions as amended within the
September 6, 2012 Planning Report, specifically:
1. That the Planning Commission recommends and the City Council approves the 16
parking stall reduction from parking requirements for the restaurant.
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2. The applicant shall provide a revised photometric 'and lighting plan that complies
with the provisions of Section 401.15.B.7.d of the Zoning Ordinance. All light
fixtures, including those within the building and visible through the windows should
be full cut off and compliant with the Zoning Ordinance.
3. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in
accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. All noise generated from the store shall be compliant with Section 401.15.B.11 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
5. All grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility plans are subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer. Storm water plans are also subject to review and
approval of the Middle St. Croix Watershed District.
6. The applicant shall bury the overhead distribution lines along 60 Street North. The
timing of that improvement shall be coordinated with the burying of distribution
lines in the area between Oakgreen and Osgood Avenues, along 60 Street North.
The applicant shall escrow sufficient funds, as specified by the City Engineer, to
complete the improvement or agree that the City will complete the work and petition
for the public improvement, waiving notice of public hearing and assessments, as
required under Minnesota Statute 429.
7. The Planning Commission recommends the plan with the use of the up lighting of
the building's architectural features.
8. The Planning Commission was favorable with the building design and building
materials. The applicant shall provide building material samples for City Council
review.
9. The applicant shall be allowed to repair the existing freestanding McDonald's sign
and it shall be allowed to remain on site.
10. The Planning Commission recommends a variance for a total of six wall signs as
proposed.
11. The ordinance allows two directional signs as long as they do not exceed 12 square
feet. The applicant shall be allowed two directional signs at the 60 St. North
entrance.
12. Outdoor lighting for parking areas shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
13. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for
internal illumination.
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14. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
The three Japanese Tree Lilacs that are proposed to be removed at the east side of the
site adjacent to 60 Street North shall remain as part of the landscape plan.
15. Plantings at the entrance of 60 Street North, either landscaping or seasonal planters
shall be required.
16. A bike rack should be identified on the site plan and placed on site.
Carried 4 — 0.
VII. Old Business: None.
VIII. New Business: None.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, September 25, 2012 City Council 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
• Tuesday, October 9, 2012 City Council 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
• Thursday, October 11, 2012 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
• Tuesday, October 23, 2012 City Council 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
B. Council Representative:
• Tuesday, September 25,2012 — Commissioner Anthony
• Tuesday, October 23, 2012 — Commissioner Bye
X. Adjourn: Commissioner Anthony, seconded by Commissioner Thurmes, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m. Carried 4 — 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Juli ultman
Planttmg & Code Enforcement Officer
Approved by the Planning Commission: 10 -11 -12