HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2006-048
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-48
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
JEFF BAHE OF JEFF'S BOBBY AND STEVE'S
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2006-0201) has been submitted by Jeff Bahe to the City Council
requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 3827 Central Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per
Code Section 9.109 (G)(3)(t), to allow off-street parking in the R-3, Multiple Family
Residential District.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on April 4, 2006;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health, safety, and
welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to
compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the
surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Columbia Heights
after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings ofthe
Planning Commission:
1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is
located, or is a substantially similar use as detennined by the Zoning Administrator.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring properties.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is
compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area.
6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
7. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public
streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity.
9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall
become part of this pennit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree
that this pennit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1)
calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. All required state and local codes will be met and in full compliance.
2. Any new lighting used to illuminate the off-street parking area shall be shaded or diffused as
to deflect the light away from the adjoining property and a lighting plan will need to be
reviewed and approved by staff.
3. A six-foot high fence shall be erected along the property line abutting a residential district
and shall be at least 80% opaque.
4. A bumper curb of 5-7 inches high is required around the perimeter of the parking area.
5. There shall be a minimum of two feet of open space maintained between the required bumper
curb surrounding the parking area and the property line.
6. Driveways shall not exceed 6% grade and the parking lot shall be graded according to a
drainage plan, which have been approved by the Department of Public Works.
7. The parking lot will need to be striped, with required parking stalls measuring 9' x 20'. A
minimum drive aisle width of 24 feet must be maintained at all times.
8. The parking lot may not be used for the storage of inoperable vehicles, junk vehicles,
vehicles for sale, or vehicles scheduled for repair at Jeff s Bobby and Steve's Autoworld. All
vehicles stored on the lot shall have current license tabs.
9. The number of vehicles stored in the parking lot is limited to the number of striped parking
stalls on site. A parking detail will be submitted to the Planning Department indicating the
maximum number of parking stalls available on the site.
Passed this 10th day of April 2006
Offered by: Kelzenberg
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Diehm, Kelzenberg
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest: