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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 10, 2004PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 2004 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:09 pm by Chairperson, Ted Yehle. Roll Call: Commission Members present-Peterson, Schmitt, Baker, and Yehle. Commission Members Absent-Szurek Also present were Tim Johnson (City Planner), Shelley Hanson (Secretary), and Bobby Williams (Council Liaison). Motion by Peterson, seconded by Baker, to approve the minutes from the meeting of January 6, 2004. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC HEARINGS Case 2004-0302 Linder's Greenhouse 4300 Central Avenue Conditional Use Permit Mr. Peter Linder of Linder's Greenhouses Inc. is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary "mini garden center" in the east parking lot of Central Value Mall at 4300 Central Avenue, from April 15, 2004 through July 15, 2004. This is the 15th year Linder's will operate their greenhouse sales in Columbia Heights. The properties to the north and south of the subject parcel are zoned LB, Limited Business and are used commercially. The property across Central Avenue to the east is zoned GB, Retail Business and is used commercially. The area west of Central Value Mall is zoned R-2, Single and Two Family Residential and is used residentially. Section 9.607 1-E of the Zoning Ordinance requires a Conditional Use Permit for seasonal agricultural sales. All of the conditions cited in the Zoning Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit have been met. These were detailed in the staff report as part of the agenda packet. The site plan and configuration remain unchanged from previous years, and will have an impact on about 30 parking spaces. The Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and has expressed no concerns. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan. -, ~; Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to the installation of the structures on the site to ensure the removal at the end of the approved time period. Motion by Baker, Seconded by Peterson, to recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a temporary mini-garden center in the easterly portion of the parking lot at 4300 Central Ave from April 15 through July 15, 2004 subject to the following conditions: A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the License~Permit Clerkprior to installation of the structures on the site. All Ayes. MOTION PASSED. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 10, 2004 PAGE 2 Case 2004-0303 Ace Hardware (Frattalone's) 2261 37th Avenue NE Conditional Use Permit Frattallone's Ace Hardware is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the placement of a tent measuring 21 x 48 feet for the display and sale of green and flowering plants from April 15 through July 15, 2004. The display is to be located on the southeast side of the parking lot at 2261 37th Ave NE. Approximately seven (7) parking spaces will be used for tent sales in the parking lot of the Ace Hardware store. The subject parcel is zoned GB, General Business as are the properties to the south, east, and west. The zoning to the north of the subject parcel is zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential, and is used for multi-family residential purposes. The area east across McKinley Street is zoned both GB, General Business, and LB, Limited Business, and is used commercially. Property south of the subject parcel within Columbia Heights is used as open space by the Lion's Club and is zoned GB, General Business. The proposed use will continue to be consistent with the character of the surrounding property and will continue to provide quality seasonal plants for area residents. The principal uses of the subject parcel are pre-existing and comply with zoning regulations. Existing parking exceeds zoning requirements, and the property will still meet minimum parking requirements after the placement of the tent over seven parking spaces. The operation should not have any effect on vehicular access for the site, as the adjacent parking lot aisle will not be blocked in any way. According to Section 9.607 1)e of the Zoning Ordinance, temporary uses and structures are allowed as a Conditional Use. The proposal is consistent with zoning regulations. Planner Johnson reported that the Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and has no concerns regarding it. The proposal is consistent with the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. Similar type uses have operated successfully for each of the past ten years on a seasonal basis. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit provided a $500 deposit is submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to.,the display of the tent on the site to ensure removal at the end of the approved time period. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 10, 2004 PAGE 3 Motion by Peterson, seconded by $chmitt, to recommend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the placement ora 21 x 48foot tent for the display and sale of green and flowering plants from April 15, through July 15, 2004, for Ace Hardware at 2261 37th Avenue NE subject to the following condition: A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the License/Permit Clerk prior to display of green and flowering plants on the lot. All Ayes. MOTION PASSED. NEW BUSINESS None. MISCELLANEOUS The February issue of the Zoning Bulletin was enclosed in the agenda packets. These issues include information on how to avoid litigation involving planning and zoning issues based on other cases throughout the country. The Commission members mentioned several upcoming events that are being held: Police/Fire Appreciation Dinner being held at Murzyn Hall March 18, 2004. Spaghetti Dinner on March 20, 2004, at Murzyn Hall raising funds for Wheelchairs for Peace. The Housing Fair will be held on March 27, 2004, and is being sponsored by Rising to New Heights at the High School. 4th Annual Taste of Heights being held at Murzyn Hall on March 28, 2004. They also discussed all the pending projects in the City: NEI Bldg-the City now owns. Asbestos Removal bids have been taken. Nedegaard and a group of interested citizens went through the building to evaluate whether it would be economically feasible to rehab the existing building. Parkside Village-Nedegaard reported his units are now all sold. The second building bought by Osborne Builders is now underway. K-Mart site-Nedegaard claims he has 40 units pre-sold. The Dental Office on University is ne~ing completion, Hardees is being demolished soon, White Rental will start on their new building shortly, and the property at and around the Apache Theater site may also be re-developed. Motion by Baker, seconded by $chmitt, to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm. All Ayes. Respectfully submitted, Secretary