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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 HALL AND HALL PROPERTIES LLC FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
AND DESIGN GUIDELINE/SITE PLAN REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT A
NEW BUILDING AT 13999 60TH STREET NORTH
SHOULD BE APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
WHEREAS,the City of Oak Park Heights has received a request from Hall and
Hall Properties LLC for a Conditional Use Permit for number of parking spaces and Design
Guidelines/Site Plan review to construct a new building at 13999 60th 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 Applicant proposes to demolish the existing building and replace it with a
7,500 square foot Class A multi-tenant retail and professional office center; and
4. The property is zoned B-4 Limited Business District in which retail and
professional offices are a permitted use; and
5. A Conditional Use Permit is required to allow the parking lot to be constructed
with three less parking spaces than required for office use. If the building is to be used totally for
retail use,the parking requirement would be met; and
6. Design Guideline/Site Plan approval is required for a new building and site
improvements; and
7. City staff prepared a planning report dated March 5,2014 reviewing the request;
and
8. Said report recommended approval of the conditional use permit and Design
Guideline/Site Plan review subject to the fulfillment of conditions; and
8. The Planning Commission held a public hearing at their March 13,2014 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 from Hall and Hall Properties LLC for a Conditional Use
Permit for number of parking spaces and Design Guidelines/Site Plan review to construct a new
building at 13999 60th Street North 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 grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility plans are subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer. Storm water plans are also subject to review and
approval of the Middle St Croix Watershed District.
2. The Applicant shall obtain a driveway access permit from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation.
3. All light fixtures shall be full cut off, compliant with the height requirements, and be
consistent with Section 401.15.B.7 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to lighting
requirements.
4. The Planning Commission was favorable to the building design and building
materials. The applicant provided building material samples for Planning Commission
review.
5. All mechanical equipment on the roof or on the site shall be fully screened in
accordance with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
6. The Applicant shall replace the existing pylon sign with a monument sign compliant
with the signage requirements of the Design Guidelines.
7. The Applicant shall work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to provide
pedestrian access through the site from 60th Street to the building sidewalk. The
pedestrian access shall be subject to approval of the City Engineer.
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8. Outdoor lighting for the parking areas shall be turned off one hour after closing, except
for approved security lighting.
9. All signs shall be designed to comply with the Zoning Ordinance requirements for
internal illumination.
10. The landscape plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist.
11. The Applicant shall provide additional information and update the layout plan as to the
location of the Minnesota Department of Transportation right of way easements. City
Staff shall determine if a variance is required for a parking setback based upon the
Zoning Ordinance requirements.
12. A bike rack should be identified on the site plan and placed on site.
13. The Planning Commission was favorable with the methods of construction and site
design as it relates Design Guidelines and sustainability.
Recommended by the Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights this 13th day
of March, 2014.
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ATTACHMENT A
Conditional Use Permit
For Number of Parking Spaces
And
Design Guideline/Site Plan Review
To Construct A New Building At 13999 60th St.N.
Hall Gateway Building
Physical Address: 13999 60th St.N.
Washington County Parcel Identification Number: 05-029-20-11-0137
Legal Description:
THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5,
TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH,RANGE 20,WEST, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH,RANGE 20 WEST,
AND RUNNING THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION 5,
A DISTANCE OF 157.00 FEET TO A POINT;THENCE SOUTH AND PERPENDICULAR
TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SECTION 5,A DISTANCE OF 318.50 FEET;THENCE EAST
AND PERPENDICULAR TO THE LAST DESCRIBED LINE,TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID
SECTION 5,THE SAME BEING THE CENTERLINE OF THE SO-CALLED SPEED BOWL
ROAD;THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION 5 TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING THEREFROM PARCEL 330D AS SHOWN ON
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 82-18
SUBJECT TO THE RIGHT OF WAY OF 60TH STREET NORTH AND SUBJECT ALSO TO
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF OAKGREEN AVENUE NORTH.ALSO EXCEPTING THAT
PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION
5,TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH,RANGE 20 WEST, SHOWN AS PARCEL 218A ON
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT 82-117.
SUBJECT TO AND TOGETHER WITH ANY OTHER VALID EASEMENTS,
RESERVATIONS OR RESTRICTIONS.
ATTACHMENT B
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Conditional Use Permit
For Number of Parking Spaces
And
Design Guideline/Site Plan Review
To Construct A New Building At 13999 60th St.N.
Hall Gateway Building
Application Materials
• Application Form
• Fees
• Plan Sets
• Written Narrative and Graphic Materials Explaining Proposal
• Proof of Ownership or Authorization to Proceed
Conference With City Staff Upon Application Submittal: February 26,2014
Planning Commission Review& Recommendation: March 13,2014