HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-16 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 AN ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW AUTOMOTIVE AND BOAT, FRAME
AND BODY REPAIR AS A CONDITIONAL USE WITHIN THE B-3
HIGHWAY BUSINESS AND WAREHOUSE DISTRICT OF THE
ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS,the City Council, at their April 23, 2013 meeting, requested that the
Planning Commission consider a Zoning Ordinance amendment to allow automotive and
boat, frame and body repair as a Conditional Use within the B-3, Highway Business and
Warehouse District; the Planning Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following
findings of fact:
1. The Planning Commission has reviewed the B-3 Highway Business and
Warehouse District of the Zoning Ordinance and determined that the B-3 District should
be revised to allow auto and boat repair—minor, auto repair-major, auto and boat washes,
as a Conditional Use within Section 401.300.E the Zoning Ordinance; and
2. The Planning Commission has determined that the two auto repair sections
of Section 401.300.E, 5 and 6 should be combined into one Conditional Use allowance
and include both auto and boat repair; and
3. City Staff prepared draft Zoning Ordinance amendments which were
reviewed by the Planning Commission; and
4. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their May 16, 2013
meeting, took comments from the public and recommended amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance as found as follows; and
5. Section 401.300.E.5 Conditional Uses of the B-3 District, is recommended
to be amended to read as follows:
5. Auto and boat repair-minor, auto and boat repair-major, auto and boat washes,but
not including motor fuel stations, provided that:
a. No building or structure, permanent or temporary, driveway surfaces,
parking areas, advertising devices or other similar site improvements,
except driveways traversing a public road boulevard, shall be located
within one hundred ten(110) feet of any part of a residential district.
b. Sale or products other than those specifically mentioned in this
subdivision be subject to a conditional use permit and be in compliance
with Section 401.300.E.4 of this Ordinance.
c. All conditions pertaining to a specific site are subject to change when the
Council, upon investigation in relation to a formal request, finds that the
general welfare and public betterment can be served as well or better by
modifying the conditions.
d. A strip of not less than ten (10) feet shall be landscaped at the edge of all
parking/driveway areas adjacent to lot lines and the public right-of-way.
e. All automobile and boat repair activities shall be conducted within the
principal structure and the doors to the service bays shall be kept closed
except when vehicles are being moved in or out of the service areas.
f. Hydraulic hoists or pits and all lubrication, greasing, washing, repair or
diagnostic equipment shall be used totally enclosed within a building.
g. Facilities on a site contiguous to any residential district shall not be
operated between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM unless otherwise
allowed by formal action of the City Council.
h. Facilities may offer minor and major auto and boat repairs, but they shall
not offer the sale or storage of junked cars or boats, or automobile
wrecking.
i. The architectural appearance and functional plan of the building and site
shall not be so dissimilar to the existing buildings or areas to cause
impairment in property values or constitute a blighting influence within a
reasonable distance of the lot.
j. The entire site other than that taken up by a building, structure or plantings
shall be surfaced with a material to control dust and drainage which is
subject to the approval of the City.
k. A drainage system subject to the approval of the City shall be installed.
1. Parking or car magazine storage space shall be screened from view of
abutting residential districts in compliance with Section 401.15.E.
m. Vehicular access points shall create a minimum of conflict with through
traffic movement, shall comply with Section 401.15.F of this Ordinance
and shall be subject to the approval of the City Engineer.
n. Provisions are made to control and reduce noise in accordance with
Section 401.15.B.11 of this Ordinance.
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o. No outside storage shall be allowed except as allowed in compliance with
Section 401.15.B.14 of this Ordinance.
p. The lighting shall be accomplished in such a way as to have no direct
source of light visible from adjacent land in residential use or from the
public right-of-way and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.B.7 of
this Ordinance.
q. All signing and informational or visual communication devices shall be
minimized and shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of this
Ordinance.
r. Adequate analysis and provisions are made to resolve issues related to
demand for services. No use shall be allowed that will exceed the City's
ability to provide utility, police, fire, administrative or other services to the
site.
s. The provisions of Section 401.03.A.7 of this Ordinance are considered
and satisfactorily met.
6. Section 401.300.E.6 Conditional Uses of the B-3 District, is recommended to be
eliminated in its entirety.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. Section 401.300.E.5 Conditional Uses of the B-3 District within the Zoning
Ordinance, is recommended to be amended to allow auto and boat repair-minor,
auto and boat repair-major, auto and boat washes,but not including motor fuel
stations, as a Conditional Use with conditions; and
B. Section 401.300.E.6 Conditional Uses of the B-3 District within the Zoning
Ordinance, is recommended to be eliminated in its entirety; and
C. Copies of the recommended Zoning Ordinance amendment are on file at City
Hall.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 16th day
of May 20 .
Jenn' 'er B!e, Chair -..ev
Eric . ,ohnson, City Administrator
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