HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-12 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 BY SARAH BELL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
TO CONDUCT A SPECIAL HOME OCCUPATION AT 13930 55TH
STREET NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Sarah Bell for a
Conditional Use Permit for a Special Home Occupation to allow an in-home hair salon at
13930 55th Street 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 R-1 Single Family Residential District in which
single family uses and Special Home Occupations with a Conditional Use Permit
approved by the City Council are allowed; and
4. Section 401.15.M. Home Occupations,provides criteria for approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for a Special Home Occupation; and
5. The Applicant's request for an in home hair salon is consistent with the
criteria in Section 401.15.M; and
6. City staff prepared a planning report dated December 4, 2013 reviewing
the request; and
7. Said report recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit in that
the request is in conformance with the criteria for issuance of Conditional Use Permits
found in Section 401.15.M, and Section 401.03.A.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Said
recommendation was subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at a December 12, 2013
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 Sarah Bell for a Conditional Use Permit for a
Special Home Occupation to allow an in-home hair salon at 13930 55th Street 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. Any changes to the structure to accommodate the home occupation shall be
compliant with all Building and Fire Code requirements subject to review and
approval of the Building Official.
2. Only residents of 13930 55th Street North shall be allowed to work at the in-home
hair salon.
3. The Applicant shall receive and maintain all required state licensing for the
business.
4. The Applicant shall provide a sign plan, in compliance with Section 401.15.G of
the Zoning Ordinance and subject to approval of a sign permit.
5. There shall be no exterior storage of materials as it relates to the business.
6. The home occupation business shall not be conducted between the hours of 10:00
PM and 7:00 AM.
7. The Planning Commission recommends that the applicant be allowed to sell a
limited amount of retail product.
8. The Applicant shall identify the amount of area the salon will occupy in the
residence.
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Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this
12th day of December, 2013.
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Allowing an In-Home Beauty Salon
At
13930 55th St.N.
Legally described as: Lot 9, Block 3, River Hills Addition
Washington County Parcel I.D.: 05.029.20.14.0096
ATTACHMENT B
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Allowing an In-Home Beauty Salon
At
13930 55th St. N.
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fee
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Mailing List from Washington County (500' from subject property)
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Public Hearing: December 10,2013 @ City Council, and
December 12,2013 @ Planning Commission
Required Approvals: C.U.P.
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)