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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursda Au 14, 2003
Call To Order: Chair Dw called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m. Present:
Commissioners Oswald, Runk and Powell. Cit Administrator J ohnson, Cit Planner Richards and
Commission Liaison McComber. Absent: Commissioner Lil
Public Hearin
B. Sn PUD Amendment: To consider are for planned unit development
amendment for redevelopment of existin strip mall, located at the corner of Os Ave.
N. and Goth St. N., for a one-sto-t multi-tenant retail buildin
Cit Planner Richards reviewed his report, discussin some of the site histor and providin an issue
anal Richards discussed issues related to the project, includin parkin drive throu hours of
operation, desi g uidelines, si li and such. The Commission is bein asked to consider
approval sub to the conditions within the plannin -report.
Chair Dw opened the hearin for public comment.
Roland Swenson of J SSH_ Architects,- Mpls.. 'introduced himself as workin on behalf of the applicant
with respect to desi and plannin of the proposed pro j ect. Mr. Swenson provided a brief
overview of the proposed pro j ect, discussin buildin and landscape elements as well as providin a
sample of the proposed exterior buildin material. Mr. Swenson also addressed q uestions as to the
existin p si g n and alterations to it.
Dave Leonard of Sn Dru discussed the si in relation to the former St. Croix Mall lease
a of tenants still operatin at the site. He stated that the would work with the Cit to
find a mutuall satisf desi for the si
Chair Dw seconded b Commissioner Powell, moved to close the public hearin Carried 4-0.
Discussion ensued as to the p si and what would be re to brin it into conformance
with Cit Ordinance re and still service its businesses. Hw 36 and the Goth St. fronta
road modification potentials were noted as an issue to be considered.
Vice Chair Runk., seconded b Chair Dw moved to recommend Cit Council approval sub to
conditions of the Au 5, 200► Plannin Report, specificall
I. Proof of ownership b C & H Properties must be provided, or SC Mall LLC -must provide
written authorization for the application.
2. The applicant must provide color elevations and buildin material samples for Plannin
Commission review and approval.
3. Details of the existin freestandin si must be provided and plans for brin the si
into conformance with Section 401.15.E of the Zonin Ordinance must be submitted for
Cit review and approval. The freestandin si shall not exceed 100 s feet and a
hei of 20 feet. The freestandin si base shall be surrounded with a landscape P lanter at
least three feet in hei and constructed of materials to match the principal buildin The
Planter shall contain decorative shrubbery and/or flower materials.
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4. A revised wall sign plan must be submitted for City review and approval. The plan must include
a maximum of two wall signs. In addition on- premises directional si gns, each not exceeding
four square feet in area, may be allowed to identify the pharmacy drive through.
5. The total cumulative sign area of wall and freestanding signs, except for on- premises directional
signs, shall not exceed 300 square feet.
6. The landscape plan is subject to City Arborist review and approval.
7. The two proposed pole lights next to the east pairing lot must be relocated to be no closer than
ten feet from the property line.
S. A photometric plan must be submitted that complies with Section 401.15.B.7.d. of the Zoning
Ordinance.
9. Light standards may not exceed 25 feet from the parking lot surface to the top of the light
fixture. The lenses must be revised to be flat. The proposed wall lights must be revised so that
the luminare contains a cutoff that directs and cuts off the light at an angle of 9 degr ees or less.
10. The exterior wall treatment of the proposed dumpster enclosure shall be similar and /or
complement the principal building. Details must be submitted for City staff review and
approval..
11. The location of the sanitary sewer line in relation to the proposed building addition is subject
to review and approval by the Building official.
12. Grading and drainage issues are subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and the
Middle St. C r oix watershed District.
Carried 4 -0.
Adjournment: C ommissioner Powell seconded by Commissioner Oswald, moved to adjourn
at 5 :35 p .m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Community Development
Approved by the Planni�lg Commission; 09- 11-03. Carried 3 -0