HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-22 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 FOR A REZONING, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT/CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AND
PRELIMINARY/FINAL PLAT FOR A THIRTEEN LOT
SUBDIVISION OF THE PALMER PROPERTY AT 5625
OAKGREEN AVENUE NORTH SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH
CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request for a Rezoning,
Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary/Final Plat for a
thirteen lot subdivision of the Palmer Property at 5625 Oakgreen 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 has been designated as low density residential in the 2008
Comprehensive Plan; and
4. The request is to rezone the property from 0-Open Space Conservation
District to R-1 Single Family Residential District which is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan; and
5. The Applicant has proposed a Planned Unit Development/Conditional Use
Permit to allow reductions in lot widths, street right of way and cul-de-sac widths, street
widths, building setbacks and wetland buffering width averaging; and
6. The Applicant has provided a Preliminary and Final Plat labeled as Palmer
Station that includes 13 single family lots, and
7. City staff prepared a planning reports dated June 5, 2014 and July 3, 2014
reviewing the request; and
8. Said reports recommended approval of the Rezoning, Planned Unit
Development/Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary/Final Plat subject to the
fulfillment of conditions; and
9. The Planning Commission held public hearings at their June 12, 2014,
July 10, 2014, and July 22, 2014 meetings, 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 for a request for a Rezoning, Planned Unit
Development/Conditional Use Permit, and Preliminary/Final Plat for a thirteen lot
subdivision of the Palmer Property at 5625 Oakgreen Avenue North and affecting the real
property as follows:
SEE ATTACHMENT A
Be the same as hereby recommended to the City Council of the City of Oak Park Heights
for approval with the following conditions:
1. The preliminary and final plat, as well as the dedication of easements shall be
subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney.
2. The Applicant shall pay a park dedication fee of 10 percent of the fair market
value of the land payable as specified in the Development Agreement.
3. An easement with the City of Oak Park Heights shall be required to provide
access to Oak Park Boulevard.
4. An easement with the City of Oak Park Heights shall be required for placement of
the entrance monument sign.
5. Drainage and utility easements along the road/cul-de-sac right of way shall be
increased to 15 feet to compensate for the proposed road right of way width and
radius.
6. The Fire Chief, Police Chief and City Engineer shall comment on the proposed
street dimensions and adequacy for emergency vehicle access.
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7. The Planning Commission recommends that a 10 foot easement on the west side
of the Palmer property shall be retained by the City for future sidewalk/trail
development subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
8. All tree removal and landscape plans shall be subject to review and approval of
the City Arborist. There shall be no reduction allowed for the required tree
replacement.
9. The proposed wetland buffer impact/mitigation plan is subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
10. The street construction plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City
Engineer.
11. The grading and drainage plans shall be subject to City Engineer and applicable
watershed authority review and approval. The City Engineer shall require the
installation of a storm water pipe between 5519 and 5523 Oakgreen Place North
to address the 100 year storm events. The City Engineer and Project Engineer
shall continue to resolve any issues with storm water drainage on the south
property line. The City Council shall determine if there will be any cost sharing
by the City for the storm water pipe installation. The Planning Commission
recommends that the Applicant pay 100 percent of all project costs for the storm
sewer improvements.
12. All utility plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
13. The Applicant shall be responsible for capping the well and removal of the septic
systems, cistern and oil tank in compliance with Washington County and if
applicable, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards.
14. The City will not maintain the landscaping and monument entrance sign; that will
be the responsibility of the home owners. The City will specify the provisions
related to the easement and maintenance in the Development Agreement.
15. The Planning Commission was favorable to the proposed final building
appearance, colors, materials and the variety of the house plans as part of the
PUD/CUP review.
16. For emergency vehicle access purposes, parking will be allowed on one side of
the street only, and no parking be allowed within the cul-de-sac.
17. The Planning Commission recommends the request to reduce the allowable
setback on the garage side of the home to a minimum of 5 feet. The setback to
the dwelling portion of the home would remain at 10 feet. A garage to garage
setback would be required to be 15 feet.
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18. The applicant shall be required to enter into a development agreement. The
development agreement shall secure site improvements, protection of neighboring
properties, and municipal infrastructure. The development agreement shall be
subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney and City Council.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 22nd
day of July, 2014.
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Jim Kre -r, .it
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Ir. ,hnso , City Administrator
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