HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-06 Ltr Re Personal Vehicle Sales & Other Applicable Zoning Ord. Requirements City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Direct: 651.351.1661
P.O. Box 2007 Email:jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574
June 3, 2008
Mr. Steve Behrens, Manager
Fred's Tire, Inc.
14520 60th St., N.
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Re: Personal Vehicle Sales and Other Applicable Zoning Ordinance Requirements
Dear Steve:
As I mentioned to you during our conversation of May 23, 2008, the former store manager, Ed
and I had several conversations as to some of Ordinance 401 requirements applicable to the
Oak Park Heights Fred's Tire location. Related topics of discussion included Ordinance:
1. 401.15.G.8 Special Event Advertisement & Permit Requirement: On May 23, 2008
I faxed you over the ordinance and a permit application. Thank you for your prompt
attention to securing your permit that day. Tire racks, placed alongside the
exterior service bay walls do not require a permit as long as they are not designed or
erected in any way that is considered an advertisement display. If this becomes an
issue you will be requested to return the racks to the store interior and maintain them
inside.
2. 401.15.B.20.a. Personal Vehicle Sales in Residential/Commercial Areas: Such
vehicle sales are limited to those being the personal property of the business
occupant to no more than one vehicle per calendar year. A boat has been displayed
off and on this past week in the east side parking area. Please note the requirements
of Ordinance 401.15.B.20.a. regarding the sale of this vehicle. If it not titled as owned
by the business it must be removed from the retail site.
3. 401.15.G.6 Permitted Signs In Any Zoning District, including subsection c.
Permanent Window Signaqe, and subsection d Temporary Window Signaqe.
Permits are not required for interior window signage, however the amount of
window coverage utilized for them will be checked from time to time to verify
ordinance compliance.
I've enclosed the above referenced City Ordinance sections for your review and use.
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. Direct: 651.351.1661
P.O. Box 2007 Email:jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone:651.439.4439 Fax:651.439.0574
Fred's Tire June 3, 2008
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Additionally please note that no outside storage may occur at the store in containers, trucks,
etc. without an approved conditional use permit for outside storage. Please take inventory of
your site to verify your compliance.
Lastly, Fred's Tire is required to maintain vehicle parking at the site for customer service work
only and that the City's 72 hour parking regulation is adhered to in good faith, including current
licensure and valid tabs upon any parked vehicles. In no case may vehicles considered non-
operable, partially dismantled or junked and/or being used for parts remain on the site for
more than 72 hours unless they are within an enclosed building.
Ed and I also spoke about the desire to have rental trucks returned to the Fred's Tire Oak
Park Heights location. I visited with him and discussed what would be required to have that
reviewed for City approval. In following up with him, he indicated that they decided to not go
with the site as a drop off location; as such I do not expect to see any rental return trucks
delivered to the store.
I appreciate your taking the time to review all of this information and taking the necessary
steps to ensure that the operations at Fred's Tire are in compliance with City Ordinance
regulations, including issues related to the boat. Please fax to me the title/ proof of ownership
that clearly indicates that the boat is explicitly owned by Fred's Tire—(651-439-0575). If I do
not receive a fax in this regard by June 6th, the City will expect this to be removed from the
property not later than June 9th. If the boat remains at the property after such date, or there
are continued violations, the matter will be immediately referred to the City Police Department
for possible issuance of a citation and without further warnings.
As always, if you have any questions,just give me a call.
Sincerely,
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ie A. Hultman
Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
Enclosures
pc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator
Brian DeRosier, Deputy Police Chief
City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone (651) 439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574
www.cityofoakparkheights.com
401.15.G.8. SPECIAL EVENTS.
a. Sign Permit Required. No special event shall be held without first
obtaining a sign permit.
b. Number of Events. The business or applicant in all business and
industrial zoning districts, as well as each public and institutional use in
residential districts, shall be allowed three (3) special events per calendar
year. Each special event shall not exceed ten (10) days and shall not be
extended for a total of three (3) consecutive time periods for each
business. Once the time period has expired for the special event the
applicant shall wait the same number of days that the sign permit was
issued to start a new special event.
c. Permitted Advertising Devices. Advertising devices for special events
must be directly related to the activity being conducted as a special event.
The advertising devices described below are permitted for special events
in addition to the maximum allowable sign area, provided they are
professionally done and the following standards are met and complied
with:
1) Small Balloons.
a) The size of small balloons or a group of connected balloons
shall not exceed two (2) feet as the largest dimension,
except that balloon arches not exceeding eight (8) feet in
height shall be allowed.
b) Small balloons may be multi colored and incorporate logos
and messages.
c) Helium balloons shall be refilled daily.
2) Tents.
a) Tents, including all ties, ropes, stakes, etc., shall be located
entirely upon the permitee's property and shall comply with
the City's setback requirements for accessory buildings.
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3) Bannerettes.
a) Bannerettes may be used on light standards or flag poles.
b) No more than one (1) bannerette shall be allowed per
standard or pole.
c) Bannerettes shall be smaller than any United States flag on
the property, and shall not be flown at a height greater than
any United States flag allowed on the property.
4) Banners.
a) Banners may be attached to poles, tents, and buildings,
provided that are well secured and are prevented from being
blown around uncontrollably by the wind.
b) No more than two (2) banners shall be allowed.
c) Banners shall not be larger than one hundred (100) square
feet nor higher than the wall of the principal building on the
lot.
5) Search lights.
a) Search lights as regulated in Section 401.15.B.7.g.(1) of this
Ordinance.
d. Prohibited Advertising Devices for Special Events. The advertising
devices or activities described below are prohibited for special events:
1) Animated signs, light bulb strings, pennants, portable signs,
ribbons, and streamers.
2) Displays or special features on any landscaped areas or on roofs.
3) Aerial rides.
4) Large balloons or collections of small balloons exceeding two (2)
feet in diameter, except for balloon arches not exceeding eight (8)
feet in height.
5) Additional lighting that does not meet this Ordinance.
6) Any advertising device in the public right-of-way.
7) Air inflatable devices.
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e. Sign Permit Requirements for Special Event Lot Decorations. Before
any special event signs or decorations shall be permitted to be used for an
event, the responsible property owner or organization shall submit a
completed application for a sign permit with the City. In addition to other
requirements, the applicant shall show that when the event is held,
adequate parking area will continue to exist, even though a portion of
required parking spaces may be used to celebrate the event. Only after
the City issues the sign permit, may a business display the special event
signs and decorations.
f. Violations.
1) It is a violation for any person, company, or organization to provide,
erect or display any beacons, balloons or other advertising device
which is not in conformity with the provisions of this Section.
2) Special event signs and decorations not removed by the last day of
the special event.
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City of Oak Park Heights
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N • Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone (651)439-4439 • Fax (651) 439-0574
www.cityofoakparkheights.com
Temporary "Special Event" Sign/Banner
& Temporary Outdoor Sales Tent
Permit Application
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT
Applicant's Name: Title:
Business Name:
Address:
Street City State Zip
Phone: Fax: Other:
Applicant Email Address:
Type: Check All Applicable
_ Banner _Sign Balloon _Tent _Other:
Description of Item(s): Include message content, location, exact dimensions of item(s)and how it/they
will be erected (e.g. banner attached to building wall). Please use the back of this application if you need
additional room. For tent placement a site plan must be submitted with this application, showing location,
number of parking spaces, if any displaced, etc.
Date Item(s)Will Be Erected: Dated Item(s)Will Be Removed:
3 Events Per Year, 10 Consecutive Days Maximum Per Event
30 Days Maximum Per Calendar Year—No Consecutive Event Periods
By signature below, the applicant hereby agrees to work in accordance with the Ordinances of the Local
Municipality, State Building Code, and the requirements enforced by the City of Oak Park Heights. The
applicant further agrees to place and remove temporary signage as approved and notify the Code
Enforcement Officer of any change to design, location or placement duration.
Dated:
Applicant's Signature
For Office Use Only: Julie Hultman, Planning & Code Enforcement Officer
Date Issued: City of Oak Park Heights
Duration: 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N - P.O. Box 2007
Accumulated Duration: Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 .
Permit Fee: None Direct: (651) 351-1661 - FAX: (651)439-0574
Email: jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com
Permit Granted/Denied by:
Reason for Denial (if denied):
•
Temporary "Special Event" Sign/Banner
&Temporary Outdoor Sales Tent
Permit Application
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Continued Description (from page 1):
Site Plan:
Site Plan —Additional Information:
401.15.B. 20.Sales in Residential/Commercial Areas.
a. Personal Vehicles.
1) Vehicles sold in residential/commercial areas shall be the
personal property of the home or business occupant.
2) Sales of personal vehicles shall be limited to no more than one (1)
vehicle per calendar year, unless approved by the Zoning
Administrator.
3) Vehicles for sale shall not be parked in any portion of the public
right-of-way, public boulevard, or required front yard except a
designated, improved driveway. -
4) For sale signs on or in which vehicles shall be limited to two (2)
square feet.
401.15.G.6. Permitted Signs In Any Zoning District. The following signs are
allowed without a permit unless otherwise specified. These signs, if placed in
accordance with the following standards, will not apply toward maximum allowable sign
area, but shall comply with all other applicable provisions of this Ordinance.
401.15.G.6.c. Permanent Window Signage.
Shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total area of the window in which they
are displayed. Lettering used in permanent window signage exceeding three and one-
half (3.5) inches in height shall be included in the calculations of allowable sign area
permitted on that side-of-the building. Use of neon for permanent window sign shall be
allowed within the requirements of this section.
Neon. Neon signs shall be limited to channel letter signs, logos, and
permanent window signage in the R-B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-W and I
Districts.
401.15.G.6.d. Temporary Window Signage.
Temporary window signs shall be permitted within the R-B, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, B-W and I '
Districts, providing that they do not exceed ten (10) percent of the front building facade.
Definition — Building Façade: That portion of any exterior elevation of a
building extending from grade to the top of the parapet wall or eaves and
the entire width of the building elevation.
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Mailing Address: Contact Information:
14168 Oak Park Blvd.N. Jim Butler,B.O. Direct(651)275-9590
P.O.Box 2007 Email: jbutler @cityofoakparkheights.com
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Julie Hultman Direct(651)351-1661
Email: jhultman @cityofoakparkheights.com
Main City Hall Phone:(651)439-4439 Fax:(651)439-0574