HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-10-11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, October 11, 2012 — Oak Park Heights City Hall
Call to Order: Chair Bye called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Bye, Dougherty, Anthony, LeRoux, and Thurmes; City
Administrator Johnson, City Planner Richards and Commission Liaison Runk.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Thurmes, seconded by Commissioner Dougherty, moved to approve the
Agenda as presented. Carried 5 - 0.
III. Approval of September 13, 2012 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Thurmes, seconded by Commissioner Anthony, moved to approve the
minutes as presented. Carried 5 - 0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison / Other Reports:
City Administrator Johnson noted that the Park Survey in on the City website and
encouraged folks to look at it.
Following up to the continuance request of the Xcel Energy matter on the September
Planning Commission Agenda, City Administrator Johnson noted that the application has
been withdrawn and discussed what discussions and activity has occurred to date relative the
parking lot area upon the Moelter Fly Ash land to be utilized by the park users at the site and
by Phil's Club Tara.
V. Visitors /Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Fury Jeep: Consider request for conditional — interim use permit to allow
automotive sales and service at 14702 60 St. N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the October 3, 2012 planning report as to the request.
David Phillips of Phillips Architects introduced himself as the architect to the project and
noted that decisions to the roadways by MNDOT and City redevelopment plans to the area
will ultimately determine the final land configuration of the site and how they plan for the
new building that will be constructed at the site. Mr. Phillips discussed franchise
requirements and responded to questions as to signage, vehicle service being offered at the
location, and containment of trash and recycling.
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Jim Leonard of Leonard Investments, LLC introduced himself as co- owner, of Fury Motors,
noting his brother Tom as the other co- owner, and addressed the question of how many jobs
were anticipated to be created at the business. Mr. Leonard stated that they anticipated an
initial hiring of 15 -18 employees and described the training process for them to be
approximately 3 to 6 months. Mr. Leonard noted that the Lake Elmo Fury location currently
sells 80 to 100 vehicles a month and employees 43. He anticipated similar sales volume and
staffing levels at the Oak Park Heights location within six months.
Discussion ensued as to exterior building improvements, and the conditions noted within the
planning report.
Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Thurmes, moved to recommend the
City Council approve the request, subject to the conditions as amended within the October
3, 2012 Planning Report, specifically:
1. The Interim Use of the site by Fury Jeep shall be limited to three years from the date
of City Council approval. The applicant may request an extension of the Interim Use
Permit by the City Council prior to its expiration.
2. The City will not require conformance with the Design Guidelines as part of the
Interim Use approval.
3. The grading, drainage and utility plans shall be subject to the review and approval of
the City Engineer.
4. All new 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.
5. The outdoor lighting shall be turned off one hour after closing, except for approved
security lighting.
6. Changes to the landscape or new plantings are subject to review and approval of the
City Arborist.
7. Any new mechanical equipment that is located on the roof or at ground level and
visible from street level or from neighborhood properties shall be screened with
materials that blend harmoniously with the building facade materials.
8. The trash and recycling containers shall be stored inside the building or within the
existing exterior enclosure.
9. The display with the Jeep on the boulders shall be allowed to remain for the duration
of the Interim Use Permit. Signage on the Jeep shall be allowed for 90 days after the
opening of the Jeep dealership.
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10. The sign specifications and methods of illumination shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Planner at the time of permitting.
11. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed changes to the exterior of
the building. Any exterior changes shall be subject to City Staff review and
approval.
12. The use of an exterior announcement system shall not be allowed.
13. All storage of materials, parts and supplies shall be interior to the building.
14. All auto repair activities shall be conducted indoors and the overhead doors to the
service bays shall be kept closed at all times except when moving vehicles in and out.
15. Automotive sales and service shall not be conducted between the hours of 10:00 p.m.
and 6:00 a.m. unless otherwise allowed by formal action of the City Council.
16. The applicant shall receive and retain, if required, a Hazardous Waste Generators
License for batteries, oil and tires from Washington County.
Carried 5 — 0.
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City Administrator Johnson apprised the Commission of some of the roadway discussions
and property ownership in the area of applicant's location.
VII. Old Business: None.
VIII. New Business: None.
IX. Informational:
A. Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, October 23, 2012 City Council 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
• Tuesday, November 13, 2012 City Council 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
• Thursday, November 15, 2012 Planning Commission 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
• Tuesday, December 4, 2012 City Council 7:00 p.m. /City Hall
B. Council Representative:
• Tuesday, October 23, 2012 — Commissioner Bye
• Tuesday, November 13, 2012 — Commissioner Dougherty
• Tuesday, December 4, 2012 — Commissioner LeRoux
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X. Adjourn: Commissioner Dougherty, seconded by Commissioner Anthony, moved to
adjourn the meeting at 7:29 p.m. Carried 5— 0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Jul'A Hultman
Pla . ing & Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission: 12 -13 -2012