HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-08-13 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 THAT THE
REQUEST FROM CHRIS HASSIS FOR A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR BOAT BODY REPAIR AT 5625/5645
MEMORIAL AVENUE NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Chris Hassis for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow for boat body repair at 5625/5645 Memorial Avenue
North; and after having conducted a public hearing relative thereto,the Planning
Commission of Oak Park Heights makes the following findings of fact:
1. The real property affected by said application is legally described as
follows, to wit:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
and
2. . The applicant has submitted an application and supporting documentation
to the Community Development Department consisting of the following items:
SEE ATTACHMENT B
and
3. The property is zoned B-3, Highway Business and Warehousing District;
and
4. The City Council, on May 29, 2013, adopted a Zoning Ordinance
amendment to allow for boat repair as a conditional use in the B-3, Highway Business
and Warehousing District; and
5. The use will consist of marine fiberglass and gel coat repair, detailing,
striping, installing decals, and replacing any damaged parts on the body of boats; will be
totally contained in the building; and no changes to the building or site is required. The
project does not require Site Plan and Design Guideline review; and
6. City staff prepared a planning report dated July 3, 2013 reviewing the
request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit subject
to the fulfillment of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their August 13, 2013
Special Meeting, took comments from the applicants and public, closed the public
hearing, and made the following recommendation:
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PLANNING
COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS THAT THE
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING:
A. The application submitted by Chris Hassis for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
for boat body repair at 5625/5645 Memorial Avenue North and affecting the real property
as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be and the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park
Heights for approval with the following conditions:
1. All boat repair activities shall be limited to within the principal structure
and the service and delivery doors shall be kept closed except when
vehicles are being moved in and out of the building.
2. There shall be no exterior storage of materials on the site. All storage
shall be internal to the building.
3. The business approved is for marine fiberglass and gel coat repair,
detailing, striping, installing decals, and replacing any damaged parts on
the body of boats. If the business expands from what was originally
approved, the applicant shall make a request in writing to the City
Administrator with documentation. The City Administrator shall
determine if the expansion of activity shall require an amended CUP.
4. The business shall not offer the sale or storage of boats.
5. All noise created from operations on the site shall be in conformance with
Section 401.15.B.11 of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. All mechanical equipment installed outside of the building shall be
screened in accordance with Section 401.15.E.10.e of the Zoning
Ordinance.
7. All trash and recycling shall be stored in the building or within the
designated trash enclosures for the building.
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8. All proposed signage shall be in compliance with Section 401.15.G of the
Zoning Ordinance.
9. The applicant shall receive and retain, if required, a Hazardous
Generators License from Washington County
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
13th day of August, 2013.
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Attachment A
Washington County GEO Code: 06.29.20.24.0006
Legal Description: Lot 4, Block 1, Kern Center 2nd Addition
Physical Address: 5625 Memorial Ave. N.
ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit
Hassis Paintworks — Boat Repair
5625 Memorial Ave. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (350'/150' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Conference With City Staff: April 17, 2013,
Planning Commission Public Hearing & Recommendation: August 13,2013
Required Approvals: CUP
City Council 4/5
Conditional Use Permit - Lapse of Approval:
Unless the City Council specifically approves a different time when action is officially
taken on the request, the conditional use permit shall become null and void twelve (12)
months after the date of approval, unless the property owner or applicant has
substantially started the construction of any building, structure, addition or alteration, or
use requested as part of the conditional use. An application to extend the approval of a
conditional use permit shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator not less than thirty
(30) days before the expiration of said approval. (401.03.C.4.a and b)