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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN 55421-3878 (763) 706-3600 TDD (763) 706-3692
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MEMBERS:
Marlainc Szurck, Chair
DOIma Schmitt
Rob Fiorendino
Mike Peterson
David Thompson
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 PM MAY, 1,2007
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
590 40TH AVENUE NE
1. Roll Call
2. Minutes from the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of
April 3, 2007
3. Public Hearings:
Case #2007-0501 Variance- WITHDRAWN
3828 Quincy St.
Jerold Lemire
Case #2007-0502 CUP
3927 Central Avenue NE
Swenson's Greenhouse
Case #2007-0503 Site Plan
4950 Central Avenue NE
City Liquor Store
Case #2007-0504 Site Plan
210537'11 Avenue NE
City Liquor Store
Case #2007-0505 Zoning Amendment
Used Auto Sales
City of Columbia Heights
4. New Business: None
5. Other Business: None
6. Adjourn
The Responsibility of the Planning Commission is to:
. Faithfully serve the pub lie interest.
. Represent existing and future residents, and base our decisions and recommendations on the Comprehensive
Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
. Recognize the rights of citizens to participate in planning decisions.
. Protect the natural environment and the heritage of the built environment.
. Exercise fair, honest, and independent judgment.
. Abstain fi'om pmticipation when they may directly or indirectly benefit from a planning decision.
IHE ITY OF L.OLUMB1A~EIGHTS DOES ['. aT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 3, 2007
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chairperson, Marlaine Szurek.
Roll Call:
Commission Members present- Thompson, Fiorendino, Peterson, and Szurek.
Members Excnsed: Sclmlitt
Also present were Jeff Sargent (City Planner), Bobby Williams ( Conncil Liaison), and Shelley Hanson
(Secretary).
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fiorendino, to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 6,
2007. All ayes.' MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
2007-0402
Frattalone's Greenhouse
2261 37th Avenue NE
Conditional Use Permit for Seasonal Sales
INTRODUCTION
Frattallone's Ace Hardware has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a
seasonal mini-garden center for flowering plants and retail sales. According to Section 9.106 (0)(5) of
the Zoning Ordinance, seasonal agricultural sales are a conditional use in all zoning districts. The
ordinance limits the nnmber of days that seasonal agricnltural sales may occur to 90 days. The applicant
proposes to operate the gaTden center for 90 days, j}-om Aprill5'h through July 15'h (see attached letter).
The attached site plan illustrates the 21 'x48' tent location, which will be located directly in front of Ace
I-Iardware. This site plan and configuration remains nnchanged from previous years. The greenhouse
structure will be the same as previous years with two, six-foot doors remaining open at all times during
business hours. There will be at least two fire extinguishers in the Flower Mart and all smoking will be
prohibited. The principal uses of the subject parcel are preexisting and comply with zoning regulations.
The greenhouse will displace approximately seven parking spaces.
This will be the Frattallone's 14'h year operating a temporary greenhouse at this location in Columbia
Heights.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property for commercial use, including retail sales, offices and
service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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ZONING ORDINANCE
The property is zoned GB, General Business, in which retail sales are permitted. The Frattallone's
proposal will impact approximately seven pat'lcing spaces. The propeliy upon which the tent will be
situated has 162 pat'lcing stalls devoted to the shopping center use. The shopping center itself is required
to have a minimum of 132 parlcing stalls. Overall, the proposed tent will have relatively little impact on
the site, as there is currently an abundance of parking spaces and drive aisle access will not be impacted.
Please note that the Fire Depatiment has reviewed the proposal and has no concerns regarding it.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinat1ce outlines 9 conditions that must be met in order for the City to
grat1t a conditional use permit.
1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the propeliy is
located, or is a substantially similat. use as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Seasonal agricultural sales is a Conditional Use, and is considered retail sales, which is
permitted in the GB, General Business District.
2. The use is in hatmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject property for commercial use. Retail sales, such as
greenhouses, is a permitted use in the commercial areas.
3. The use will not impose hazat'ds or disturbing influences on neighboring propeliies.
The outdoor tent and related business proposed will-be placed in the southeasterly portion of the
parking lot away from residential properties and should not have any detrimental impact on
neighboring properties.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
The garden center as proposed will have no impact on the use of adjacent properties.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible
with the appearance ofthe existing or intended chat'acter ofthe surrounding area.
Frattallone's has been operating a seasonal greenhouse at this location for 13 years, with the
City experiencing no complaints. The proposed garden center should not negatively impact the
existing character of the vicinity.
6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
Adequate public roadways and necessary utilities currently serve the property.
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.
The traffic generated by the garden center will not significantly increase the traffic on the public
streets, and the site is large enough to handle additional interior traffic.
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8. The use will not cause a negative cmnulative effect on other uses in the immediate vicinity.
As indicated by prior descriptions, the garden center should not have a negative impact on other
uses in the immediate vicinity, which are zonedfor residential and commercial uses.
9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located.
As determined by staff, the use complies with the applicable regulations of the GB General
Business District.
Staff reco111l11ends that the Plmming Conunission recommend the City Council approve the Conditional
Use Pennit for seasonal agricultural sales subject to conditions of approval outlined in the motion.
Questions from members:
Fiorendino asked if there had ever been any problems with this site. Sargent told the members, not to
his knowledge.
Public Hem'ing was opened.
There was no one present to speak on this issue.
Public Heming was closed.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Fiorendino, that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the Conditional Use Permit for seasonal agricultural sales at 2261 - 37'h Avenue NE
from April 15th through July 15th, 2007, subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to
be necessmy to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and
Development Ordinance, including:
1. The outdoor storage shall be located as indicated on the site plan.
2. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to
installation of the structures on the site. The deposit shall be refimded after the Conditional Use
Permit expires and the site has been cleaned up.
ALL AYES. MOTION PASSED.
The attached resolution will go to the City Council at the April 9th meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
FRATTALONE'S ACE llARDW ARE
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IilllGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007-0402) has been submitted by Frattalone's Ace Hardware to the City
Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 2261 - 37th Avenue.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS TIm FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Pennit per Code Section
9.110 (E)(3)(g), to allow outdoor sales or display.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a pnblic hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on April 3,
2007;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning COlmnission
regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health, safety, and welfare of the commnnity
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 of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing
the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the Plmming Commission:
I. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the properly is located, or is a
substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use wilI not impose hazm'ds or distributing influences on neighboring properlies.
4. The use wilI not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
5. The use wilI be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is compatible with the
appem'ance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area.
6. The use and properly npon which the use is located are adequately served by essential pnblic
facilities and services.
7. Adeqnate measures have been or wilI be taken to minimize traffic congestion on lhe public stTeets and to
provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
8. The use wilI not cause a negative cnmulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cnmulative
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 pmt of
this permit and approval; mld in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall become
null and void if the project has not been completed within one (]) calendar year after the approval date, subject to
petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The outdoor storage shall be located as indicated on the site plan.
2. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to tbe Community Development Department prior to installation of the
structures on the site. The deposit shall be refunded after the Conditional Use Permit expires and the site
has been cleaned up.
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CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
2007-0403
City of Columbia Hcights
Zoning Amcndmcnt to thc Zoning Codc as it rclatcs to Tcmporary
Signs
Staff proposes amending the zoning code regarding temporary signage to better implement the intent of
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and the Design Guidelines adopted for the Central Avenue and 40th
Avenue corridors.
Sargent stated that the pictures included in his report are all examples of signage that is allowed under
our cunent code. I-Ie wanted to make it clear that staff is not singling out any particular business, but
that the appearance of our business district and main conidor in town needs to be cleaned up.
A temporary sign is defined in the City Code as "A sign, bmmer, pelmant, valance, or advertising device
intended to be displayed for a limited period of time, whether portable or attached to the principal
structure". The current zoning code allows for temporary signage that is not consistent with the intent of
the Comprehensive Plan or Design Guidelines for the Central Avenue m1d 40tl1 Avenue corridors. The
current code allows for clutter that is aesthetically unappealing m1d does not implement the policies
outlined in Design Guidelines. A survey of the Central Avenue corridor revealed that there are
approximately 112 temporary signs along the 2-mile stretch of road, not including the temporm"y signage
used in the City of Hilltop.
Sm'gent explained there is a lack of effective regulation regarding temporm'y signage is found in the
following areas:
1. The pennitted location of a temporary sign on a building.
2. The nnmber of temporary signs allowed on a building at any given time.
3. The duration in which a temporary balIDer may be displayed for.
4. Freestanding portable signage less than 8 square feet in m'ea.
LOCATION. The current Sign Code allows temporary signs to be placed anywhere on the building.
The cmTent code would allow for signs to haug from canopies, roofs, posts, and the like. (Figure 1, and
Figure 2).
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
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Appropriate language should be added to the ordinance limiting the placement of a temporary sign to ensme
direct and full contact with the wall to which it is affixed. This placement is preferred, as it would promote a
better aesthetic appeal. TemporalY signs would no longer be able to be strung above bay doors or hung from a
canopy. A specific intent of the Design Gnidelines is to focns on enhancing the building's architectural features,
and regulating the placement ofthe signage would achieve this.
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
Allowing any number of temporary signs on a building increases the amount of clutter on the building
and decreases its aesthetic value. In relation the businesses along Central and 40th Avenues, it would be
counterintuitive to mandate sh'ict architecttu'al design guidelines for a building, only to allow businesses
to place as many temporary signs on the building as they pleased.
Staff s preference would be to add language to the ordinance restricting the number oftemporary signs a
business would be able to display at any given time. This would be more consistent with the Design
Guidelines as it would allow a better promotion of the architectural detailing of each building.
DURATION. The current Sign Code not only allows for any number oftemporary signs to be placed on
a building, it also allows for the temporary signs to be in place for an indefinite amount of time. The
intent of allowing temporal'y signs is for promotional purposes, and they are not intended for permanent
advertising. However, with no time duration established for temporary sign display, businesses can
legally display temporary signs for allY amount of time. (Figure 5 and Figure 6)
FIGUJIE 5
FIGUJIE 6
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Staff s preference would be to add language to the ordinance restricting the amount of time a temporary
sign could be in place for, as well as restricting the total number of temporary signs a business could
display in a calendar year. This would dramatically reduce the clutter on commercial buildings
throughout the City and would be more consistent with the Design Guidelines. Further examples of
temporary signs used as pennanent signage can be found in Figures 7 and 8.
FIGURE 7
PORT ABLE SIGNS. The current Sign Code allows for any number of freestanding temporary signs, as
long as they do not exceed 8 square feet in size. The Sign Code does not regulate where the signs may
be located, the materials the signs should be made of; the professionalism of the sign, or how long the
sign may be erected. (Figure 9 and Figure 10).
,<."{;
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
It would be preferable if language were added to the ordinance to limit the number of fi'eestanding
portable signs as well as the placement of such signs on the property. Doing so would reduce clutter
associated with the placement of numerous signs along Central Avenue and would increase the aestlletic
value of Columbia Height's commercial corridors.
Staff would also prefer a concise definition added to the code as to the type of freestanding portable
signage that would be allowable. Staff feels that eliminating "stick-in-the-ground" signs would be
beneficial, as these types of signs tend to get knocked down, pulled out of the ground, or blown over.
(Figure II and Figure 12)
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FIGURE 11 FIGURE 12
Without effective regulation to establish minimum standards to guide the use of temporary signage, 40th
Avenue and particularly Central Avenue will continue to have a shoddy, cluttered and unkempt
appearance. The proposed amendments would not take away the ability for a business owner to utilize
temporary signage, rather it would mandate a set of minimum standards to display a temporary sign, in
the same manner as displaying permanent signage.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Discussion of regulations begins with identifying the connnunity's goals for aesthetics and image found
in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals; the purpose of the zoning
ordimmce is to guide private activity toward the achievement of those goals.
The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for the economic and commercial vitality of the
city. Some ofthese goals include:
I. Establishing and maintaining a strong sense of community.
2. Strengthening the image of the COlllil1Unity as a desirable place to live and work.
3. Enhancing the physical appearance of the community.
4. Improving the image of commercial areas as friendly and safe envirOlllilents for residents
and visitors.
The implementation of these goals centers on the City's ability to redevelop the commercial and retail
sectors and establish a friendly working and living envirounlent for the residents of and visitors to
Columbia Heights.
A coalition was formed in 2002 to draft the Design Guidelines required for future development and
redevelopment projects along 40th Avenue and Central Avenue. The Design Guidelines establish a set
of minimum standards for developers and the City to follow when constructing new buildings or
building additions to existing ones. The intent ofthe Design Guidelines is to establish a basis for
implementing the goals outlined in the Comprehensive plan. The proposed zoning amendments
facilitate the ability to cany this intent forward.
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The objective in the Design Guidelines for signage is that "signs should be architecturally compatible
with the style, composition, materials, colors and details of the building, and with other signs on nearby
bnildings. Signs should be an integral part of building and site design"
The Design Guidelines regulate such things as the types of signs to be used, the shape of signs, the
placement of signs on the building, the colors and materials the signs could incorporate, and the
illumination of the signs. The Design Guidelines incorporate these specific criteria in order to enhance
the aesthetic appeal of the city.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The City Council shall make the following 4 findings before granting approval of a request to amend the
City Code. These findings are as follows:
a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The proposed amendment would malce the current standard for temporary signage more
consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and Design Guidelines.
b) The mnendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property
owner.
The Design Guidelines coalition formed in 2002 was partly comprised of citizens and
business owners representing the public at large. The proposed anlendment would establish
standards along Central Avenue, which would better reflect the intent of the Design
Guidelines. For this reason, the proposed mllendment would be beneficial to the public.
c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the
existing use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general m'ea
of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification.
The zoning classification of land will not chmlge.
d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, there
has been a chmlge in the character or trend of development in the general area ofthe property
in question, which has taken place since such property was placed in its current zoning
classification.
The zoning classification of land will not change.
Sargent reviewed the details of the Ordinmlce with the members.
City Staff recommends that the Plmming mld Zoning Connnission recOlmnend approval of the proposed
zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance.
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Questions bv members:
Peterson asked about the reference in the definition of a sandwich board sign of "a retail store". He
wanted to ma1ee sure that was a broad definition that would include allY business providing a product or
service.
Fiorendino questioned whether tlus would affect temporary signs that are attached to permanent signs
such as monument or pedestal signs. Sargent stated that if this Ordinance is approved, those types of
signs would no longer be acceptable. Any temporary signs would need to be attached to the building
and could no longer be attached to canopies, otller signs, trees, 01: poles.
Public Hearing was opened:
No one was present to spea1e on this matter.
Public Hearing was closed.
Motion by Thompson, seconded by Peterson, that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the text amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. All ayes. MOTION
PASSED.
Fiorendino stated he thought this is a good thing for the City as a whole and that Central A venue needs
to be cleaned up alld de-cluttered. He hopes the City Council will approve tltis Ordinance. S8l'gent said
that once approved, staff will notify ClliTent business owners of the new restrictions, and work with them
to see that their signage is brought into compliance.
The first reading of the Ordinance will take place at the April 9th City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO THE
USE OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE IN THE BUSINESS DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.103 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following
additions and deletions.
~ 9.103 DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or
requires a different meaning.
SIGN, SANDWICH BOARD. A freestanding "A" frame sign, not requiring staking to the ground,
placed near the entrance of a retail store to direct pedestrians to that business.
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Chapter 9, Article 1, Section 9,106 (P) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include thefollowing
additions and deletions:
~ 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(P) Sign Regulations,
(6) Prohibited Signs, Signs that are not specifically pe1111itted in this division are hereby prohibited
in all districts unless criteria is presented to allow the Planning Commission to deem that the sign design
preserves and maintains the community's nnique historical and cultnral elements, Without restricting or limiting
the generality ofthe provisions of the foregoing, the following signs are specifically prohibited:
(a) A balcony sign and a sign mounted or supported on a balcony,
(b) Any sign that obstrncts and part of a doorway or fire escape.
( c) Any sign which, because of its position, movement, shape, illumination or color
constitntes a traffic hazard because it obstrncts free and clear vision, or interrnpts,
confuses or misleads traffic,
(d) A private sign containing words or symbols, which might reasonably be constrned as
traffic controls,
(e) An animated or rotating sign, except barber poles and signs displaying time and
temperature information only in the animated or rotating portion thereof.
(1) A flashing sign, including 11ldoor flashlllg, electrical signs visible from the public right-
of-way, other than time and temperature signs limited to such time and temperature
information.
(g) A sign or graphics painted directly on any exterior surface of a building or strncture,
However, sign letters and symbols may be attached directly to all exterior surface by
adhesive or mechanical means,
(h) Any roof sign, unless attached to mansard roof or similar decorative style roof that is
Veltical in nature,
(i) A projecting sign which either extends more than 18 inches from the building or stmcture
to which it is attached, or which is larger than three feet in vertical height, other than
canopy or marquee signs.
(j) Any sign that does not display the nallle of the manufacturer or maker permanently
attached to, or painted or printed on, the exterior or strnctural SUppOlts of the sign,
(k) Any sign that is erected, placed or maintained by any person on a rock, fence or trees.
(I) Any sign that interferes with any electric light, or power, telephone, telecommunications,
or telegraph wires, or the SUppOlts thereof.
(m) Any sign containing electrical wiring which does not conform to the Electrical Code, or
the components thereof, do not bear label of an approved testing agency,
(n) Any window sign or signs which exceed 25% of the total area of the window on or in
which it is displayed.
(0) All portable signage eKceeding eight square feet, excluding sandwich board signs.
(p) Temporary signage stuck into the gronnd, exclnding political signs regulated per
state statute, professional real estate signs, garage sales signs, and any signs listed in
Section 9.106 (P)(S).
(7) Temporary Signs, The following standards shall apply to temporary signs in all zoning districts:
(a) Each temporary sign, with the exception of sandwich board signs, shall require a sign permit from
the City of Columbia Heights.
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Section 2:
No more than fonr (4) tempormy sign permits may be issued per business per calendar year.
No more than two (2) temporary signs shall be displayed per business at any given time. If the
bnsiness is located within a shopping center, no more than fonr (4) temporaty signs may be
displayed throughout the shopping center at any given time.
Any sigu not considered permanent shall be considered tempormy.
Temporary siguage may not be used as permanent wall signage for the business.
Temporary ballHeffi signs or pennants shall not exceed :>-feet by 20 feet in size, 32 square feet
in area for busiuesscs located in the CBD, Central Business District, and shall not cxceed 48
square feet iu arca throughout the remaiuder of the City mld shall be directly and fully
attached to the wall of the building.
Each tcmporary sign shall be limitcd to a 30-day display period pcr permit.
No temporaty signs shall extend over or into any street, alley, sidewallc or other public
thoroughfare a distance-greatel~ehes from-tfle-wall--Hj3on whieh it i5-efeete€l,-sllllll-et-l3e
placed ol'i'fE':iect O'ler any walt, and may not cover more than 25% of window area such that 75%
of the total window area is kept clear at all times.
No temporary sign shall be erected so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door,
window or fire escape, nor shall such sigu be attached to atlY standpipe or fire escape.
Unauthorized use oftemporary signage shall be subject to the other sanctions as provided herein.
Saudwich Board Signs.
(1) Permitted in the LB, Limited Bnsiness, GB, General Business, and CBD, Central
Business District only.
(2) One (1) saudwich board sign is permitted pel' business.
(3) Sandwich board signs are limited to eigbt (8) sq nare fcet in arca per side.
(4) Sandwich board signs arc limitcd to fivc (5) feet in height.
(5) Thc sign shall be professionally painted and maintained in a neat and readable
manner.
(6) Signs shall be placed on private property only, and shall be setback at least five (5)
feet from all property lincs.
(7) Signs shall not obstruct vehicular or pedestrian traffic 01' visibility and shall not
create a safety hazard.
(8) Signs shall not be lighted and shaH not utilize noise amplifiers.
(9) In the eBD, Central Business District only, sandwich board signs may be placed 'on
public sidewalks, directly in front of the business being advertised.
This ordinance shall be in full force atld effect from and after 30 days after its passage.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
2007-0404
City of Columbia Heights
Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to Parking StaH
Lengths
BACKGROUND
Staff proposes amending the zoning ordinance regarding parking stall lengths to better implement the
intended goals of the Comprehensive Plan. Reducing the pat'king stall lengths would provide better
flexibility in site design, while helping to potentially reduce hard smfaces and providing better on-site
traffic circulation,
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In the past year, tile Sarna's Restaurant, Taco Bell and Comforts of Home have submitted land use
applications requesting a variance to the parking stall length requirement. In all cases, tile applicants
requested a reduction from the standm'd 20- foot parking stall length to 18 feet. Ultimately, the Council
approved the pm'lcing stall length reduction for tile Sarna's Restaurmlt and Comforts of Home,
In each case, the applicants argued that the 20- foot parking stall length was ml U1l11ecessary restriction,
stating that an 18-foot pm'lcing stall length would result in better traffic circulation tllroughout the
development, ml increase in the a1l10Ullt of green space on the parcel, mld less surface water runoff.
Staff conducted a survey of the other first-ring suburbs, as well as Mimleapolis and St. Paul, focusing on
900 head-to-curb pm'king stall lengths, The following table shows the results ofthe survey for stmldard
sized cars:
Citv
Brooklyn Center
ColUlnbia Heights
Edina
Fridley
Golden Valley
Maplewood
City
Mi1l11eapolis
New Brighton
Plymouth
Robbinsdale
Roseville
Saint Anthony
Saint Louis Park
Saint Paul
West Saint Paul
Stall Width
8'8"
9'
8'6"
9'
9'
9'6"
Stall Width
8'6"
9'
9'
8'6"
9'
9'
8'6"
9'
9'
Stall Length
18'
20'
18'
18'
18'6"
18'
Stall Length
18'
18'
18'6"
18'
18'
19'
18'
18'
20'
Five cities, namely ColUlnbia Heights, Golden Valley, Plymouth, Saint Anthony and West Saint Paul,
require a pm'king stall length of greater tha1118 feet. Of those five cities, only Columbia Heights and
West Saint Paul require a minimUll1 parking stall length of20 feet. Of the 15 cities surveyed, 10 cities
allow a minimum pm'lcing stall length of 18 feet.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Discussion of regulations begins with identifying the conllimnity's economic development goals for
promoting the city, found in tile Comprehensive Pla11. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals; tlle
purpose ofthe zoning ordinance is to guide private activity toward tile achievement ofthose goals.
The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for the economic and commercial vitality of the
city. Some of tllese goals include:
1. Enhance the economic viability of the C01l1111UlUty.
2. Promote reinvestment in propeliies by tile commercial and industrial sectors.
3, Provide a wide variety off employment opportunities within the cOllununity,
4, Reduce and control excessive volumes and rates of rainwater rUlloff.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
PAGE 14
APRIL 3, 2007
The implementation of these goals centers on the City's ability to redevelop the commercial and retail
sectors and establish a fi'iendly working and living enviromnent. Reducing the pmking stall lengths from
20 feet to 18 feet would provide better flexibility in site design, traffic flow, and traffic accommodation
on a property.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The City Council shall make the following 4 findings before granting approval of a request to anlend the
City Code. These findings me as follows:
a) The anlendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
The Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for economic development in relation to the
commercial sectors of the city. By reducing the parking stall lengths, more flexibility would
be provided, which in turn could promote economic growth throughout the City.
b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property
owner.
The proposed amendment is consistent with the majority of the minimum standards for
parking stall lengths throughout the first-ring suburbs of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The
proposed amendment is intended to benefit the City as a whole.
c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a patticular property, the existing
use of tlle property atld the zorung classification of property within the general mea of the
property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification.
The zoning classification of land will not change.
d) Where the atnendment is to change the zoning classification of a pmticulat. propelty, there has
been a chatlge in the chmacter or trend of development in the general area of the property in
question, which has taken place since such propelty was placed in its cunent zoning
classification.
The zoning classification of land will not change.
Sargent reviewed the proposed Ordinance with members, and stated that staff recommends that the
Plalliling and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed zoning amendment.
Onestions from members:
Fiorendino watlted to confirm that this amendment only Chatlges the length requirements on those stalls
that abut a curb. This is because a vehicle can overhang patt of the curb allowing extra space. The stalls
tlmt are designed head to head will still be required to be 9 ft in width and 20 ft in length.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
PAGE 15
APRIL 3, 2007
Public Hearing was opened.
Noone was present to speak on this matter.
Public Hearing was closed,
Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Thompson, that the Planning Commission recommends the City
Council approve the text amendments as outlined in the attached draff ordinance. All ayes. MOTION
PASSED.
The f1l'st reading of this Ordinance will be held at the April 9th City Council meeting.
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 200S RELATING TO
TIIE LENGTHS OF REQUIRED OFF-STREET PARKING STALLS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (L)(7)(a) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the
following additions and deletions.
~9,106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(L) Off-street parking and loading.
(7) Design and maintenance of parking facilities. Off-street parking facilities are subject to the
following design and maintenance requirements:
(a) Size of parking spaces. Each parking space shall be not less thml 9 feet wide and 20 feet in
length, exclusive of an adequately designed system of access drives llfld eurbed o'/erllllflgs. In the case where
the parking space is ahutting a curb at its narrowest dimeusion, the parkiug stall length may be reduced to
18 feet. ill pm'king lots with more than 300 spaces, up to 40% of such spaces may be designated and clearly
marked as compact cm' parking spaces with signage that is reasonably visible yem' round. A compact car parking
space shall not be less thm 8 feet wide and 18 feet in length, exclusive of the adequately designed system of
access drive.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be infullforce and effectfrom and after 30 days after its passage.
NEW BUSINESS
None
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES
PAGE 16
APRIL 3, 2007
OTHER BUSINESS
Sargent amlounced that he and the Community Development Director had met with Szmek to start the
process of updating the Comprehensive Plan. The RFP to contract with a Planning Firm to help with
this process went to the City Council at their work session April3rd. It will be sent to fom finns in the
near futme. Tins means the Commission will be busy with tins matter during 2007 and that tile public
will also be involved in establislnng tile goals we want for om City.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm. All Ayes.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2007 -0502
DATE:
May 1, 2007
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
James Swenson
LOCATION:
3927 Central Avenue
REQUEST:
Conditional Use Permit for Outdoor Seasonal Sales
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
INTRODUCTION
James Swens~n has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a
seasonal mini-garden center for flowering plants and retail sales. Section 9.106 (G)(5)
of the Zoning Ordinance permits seasonal agricultural sales as a conditional, limiting the
amount of time that seasonal agricultural sales may occur to 90 days.
The attached site plan illustrates the 32' x 60' greenhouse location, which will be located
along Central Avenue in front of the Salvation Army store. The greenhouse structure will
house a variety of plants and flowers for sale to the public. The principal uses of the
subject parcel are preexisting and legally nonconforming, and comply with zoning
regulations. The greenhouse will displace approximately 12 parking spaces.
This will be the Swenson's second year of operating a temporary greenhouse at this
location in Columbia Heights.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property for commercial use, including retail
sales, offices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The Zoning Map classifies the property as CBD, Central Business District. Retail uses
are allowed in this zoning district.
The Swenson's proposal will impact approximately 12 parking spaces. Overall, the
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Swenson's Greenhouse - Conditional Use Permit
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0502
proposed greenhouse will have relatively little impact on the site, as there is currently an
abundance of parking spaces and drive aisle access will not be impacted. Please note
that the Fire Department has reviewed the proposal and has no concerns regarding it.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines 9 conditions that must be met in
order for the City to grant a conditional use permit.
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 determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
Seasonal agricultural sales is a Conditional Use in all zoning districts, and is
considered retail sales, which is permitted in the CBD, Central Business District.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject properly for commercial use. Retail
sales, such as greenhouses, is a permitted use in the commercial areas.
3. The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties.
The outdoor greenhouse and related business proposed will be placed on the
westerly porlion of the parking lot along Central Avenue. The location should not
have any detrimental impact on neighboring properlies.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
. The garden center as proposed will have no impact on the use of adjacent
properlies.
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.
The proposed garden center should not negatively impact the existing character of
the vicinity, being that the character of the vicinity is commercial.
6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by
essential public facilities and services.
The properly is currently served by adequate public roadways and necessary
utilities.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Swenson's Greenhouse - Conditional Use Permit
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0502
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.
The traffic generated by the garden center will not significantly increase the traffic on
the public streets, and the site is large enough to handle additional interior traffic.
8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect on other uses in the immediate
vicinity.
As indicated by prior descriptions, the garden center should not have a negative
impact on other uses in the immediate vicinity, which are zoned for commercial
uses.
9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is
located.
As determined by staff, the use complies with the applicable regulations of the CBD,
Central Business District.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
approve the Conditional Use Permit for seasonal agricultural sales subject to conditions
of approval outlined below.
Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Conditional Use Permit for seasonal agricultural sales at 3927 Central Avenue, subject
to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the
public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and
Development Ordinance, including:
1. The Fire Department will require a structure plan indicating the location of the exits
and fire extinguisher placements.
2. The Fire Department will require a flame spread certification for the membrane
structure.
3. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior
to installation of the structures on the site. The deposit shall be refunded after the
Conditional Use Permit expires and the site has been cleaned up.
4. All signage must be done professionally. Signage may not be painted directly onto
the membrane of the structure.
5. The membrane of the structure must be kept tied down and in good repair.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Swenson's Greenhouse - Conditional Use Permit
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0502
Attachments
. Location Map
. Site Plan
Page 4
DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 2007-XX
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE l)ERMIT FOR
JAMES SWENSON
WITI-IIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007-0502) has been submitted by James Swenson to the City
Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 3927 Central Avenue.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per
Code Section 9.1 10 (E)(3)(g), to allow outdoor sales or display.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on May 1, 2007;
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 aJld adopts the following findings of the
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 determined 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 ilmnediate vicinity.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a mmmer that is
compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the sUl1'ounding area.
6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
Resolution No. 2007-XX
Page 2
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 permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree
that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (])
calendar vear after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the pennit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The Fire Depmiment will require a structure plan indicating the location of the exits and fire
extinguisher placements.
2. The Fire Department will require a flanle spread certification for the membrane structure.
3. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to
installation of the structures on the site. The deposit shall be refunded after the Conditional
Use Permit expires and the site has been cleaned up.
4. All signage must be done professionally. Signage may not be painted directly onto the
membrane of the structure.
5. The membrane ofthe structure must be kept tied down and in good repair.
Passed this _ day of May 200_
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call: Ayes: Nays:
Mayor Gaty L. Peterson
Resolution No. 2007-XX
Page 3
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretaty
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2007-0503
DATE:
May 1, 2007
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
Oertel Architects! City of Columbia Heights
LOCATION:
4950 Central Avenue
REQUEST:
Site Plan Approval
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
INTRODUCTION
At this time, Oertel Architects is requesting a Site Plan approval to assist the City of
Columbia Heights in the construction of a new municipal liquor store, located at 4950
Central Avenue. The City of Columbia Heights owns and operates three municipal
liquor stores in the city and is currently in the process of replacing two stores with brand
new facilities. Through the redevelopment process, the proposed store at 4950 Central
Avenue will replace the existing La Caberna Restaurant, Central Barber Shop, and the
Exotic Pet Store with a new liquor store building. The existing Top Vatu Liquor store
located in the Rainbow Foods Shopping Center will be vacated.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for Commercial related activities. One of the
goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide opportunities and mechanisms for
successful redevelopment of targeted areas within the community, by enhancing the
image and viability of the Central Avenue corridor, while protecting and enhancing
adjacent residential uses. The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan,. as it will redevelop commercial entities into an economically viable and
aesthetically pleasing project.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The property is located in the GB. General Business District, as are the properties to the
north, south and east. The properties to the west are zoned R-2B, One and Two Family
Residential. The parcel is also located within the Highway District, pertaining to the
Design Guidelines and will be subject the regulations for such properties.
. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Valu Liquor Site Pian, 4950 Central Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0503
PARKING. The parking requirements for the building are based on different types of
uses. The City Code requires a certain number of parking stalls for office, retail and
storage areas. The proposed building will incorporate a basement level, where
deliveries will be made, and storage and office space will be located as well.
The City Code requires one parking stall for each 300 square feet of office and retail
use. This is based on the gross floor area, defined as 90% of the total area. The
proposed liquor store will incorporate approximately 10,900 square feet of office and
retail space. This would require 36 parking stalls for the office and retail components.
The City Code requires one parking stall for each 3,000 square feet of warehousing
(storage). The proposed building will have approximately 2,891 square feet of storage,
requiring one parking stall.
In total, the proposed liquor store is required to provide 37 off-street parking stalls. The
plans indicate that there will be 46 parking stalls on site. This meets the minimum
requirements of the Code.
LANDSCAPING. The City Code requires one tree for each 50 feet of street frontage for
the project The proposed liquor store will be located on the corner of 50th Street and
Central Avenue, with a combined total of approximately 426 feet of street frontage. This
requires a minimum of nine trees planted on the site.
The City Code also requires a minimum of four trees to be planted for everyone acre of
lot are covered by buildings, parking lots, loading areas, etc. The project site is
approximately 1.04 acres in size, requiring four additional trees.
The total number of trees required for this development is 13. The proposed plans
indicate that 16 trees will be planted on site, exceeding the minimum requirement
UTILITIES/STORM WATER MANAGEMENT. The proposed utilities servicing the liquor
store have been reviewed by the City Engineer and approved as adequate.
In lieu of additional on-site storm water management, the applicants have opted to pay
a storm water management fee to the City per City Code, in the amount of $33,750.
This would enable the applicant to by-pass any requirement for additional on-site storm
water treatment, and will be paid at the time of building permit application.
LIGHTING. The City Code requires photometric readings of no greater than 0.5
footcandles (a measure of light intensity) as measured to the closest residentially zoned
property, and no greater than 3.0 footcandles as measured at the closest street curb
line. The proposed plans indicate a maximum footcandle reading of 0.2 adjacent to the
residentially zoned property and a maximum reading of 2.9, as measured at the street
curb line. Both of these readings exceed the minimum code requirements.
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'City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0503
DESIGN GUIDELINES
The proposed liquor store located at 4950 Central Avenue is located within the Design
Guideline Overlay District, and is governed by the Highway District standards within the
Design Guidelines, The intent of the Design Guidelines is to make the City more
aesthetically appealing, by re~uiring a set of minimum standards for new construction
along Central Avenue and 40 h Avenue, The minimum standards were created by a
task force of City Officials, business owners and residents, and adopted into the City
Code by the City Council.
BUILDING PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION, The Design Guidelines for the Highway
District require that the building should have a well-defined front fagade that faces the
street Buildings may be set back a maximum of 85 feet from the property line in order
to allow for two rows of parking and drive aisles, plus landscaped frontage,
The proposed building has its dominant fagade facing Central Avenue and is located
5625 feet from the front property line, The site plan incorporates one row of parking, a
drive aisle lane and landscaped frontage in between the building and Central Avenue,
The building placement and orientation on the property meet the minimum standards of
the Design Guidelines,
BUILDING HEIGHT The Design Guidelines require a minimum cornice height of 22
feet from grade, in order to convey the appearance of a multi-story building, The
proposed liquor store will be 22 feet in height as measured from ground grade,
BUILDING MATERIALS, The Design Guidelines include a specified list of acceptable
building materials for construction, The proposed liquor store will be comprised of
rockface block and brick with varying colors and textures for accent purposes, These
are acceptable building materials for new construction along Central Avenue,
WINDOWS, The Design Guidelines require at least 20 percent of the building's ground
floor fagade to consist of window or door openings, and at least 15 percent of any two
side or rear facades to consist of window or door openings, The proposed liquor store
incorporates approximately 50,5% of windows on the ground floor front fagade, and
approximately 25,5% windows for the combined north and west facades, The amount
of window coverage for the building meets the Design Guidelines minimum standards,
PARKING LOCATION, The Design Guidelines state that in the Highway District, no
more than 50% of the required parking may be located between the front fagade of the
building and the primary abutting street (Central Avenue), The site incorporates 46
parking stalls, 18 of which are located between the front fagade of the building and
Central Avenue, This amounts to 39% of the parking stalls, which meets the minimum
requirements of the Design Guidelines,
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. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Vaiu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0503
SIGNAGE. At this time, the applicant has not submitted plans for signage to be used on
the building. The Design Guidelines prohibit internally lit box signs and also require a
monument style sign if a freestanding sign is used. When the applicant submits the
final signage plan, it will be reviewed by the Planning Commission through the site plan
approval process.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (M) requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make each
of the following findings before approving a site plan:
1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article
The proposed site plan meets all the requirements pertaining to setbacks,
parking, and public access for the district in which it is located. The proposed
sign plan for the building will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a later
date.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's
comprehensive plan.
The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it will
redevelop commercial entities into an economically viable and aesthetically
pleasing project.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
There is no applicable area plan for this area.
4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate
vicinity and the public right-of-way.
The proposed building meets all the minimum setback requirements and all
Design Guideline requirements. For this reason, the property in the immediate
vicinity should not be adversely impacted.
RECOMMENDATION
Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007 -PZ01, there being ample copies
available to the public.
Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007 -PZ01, being a resolution approving a site plan, with
the exception of the sign plan, for a municipal liquor store located at 4950 Central
Avenue, subject to the following condition:
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. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0503
1. The proposed signage for the building and property shall comply with the City
Sign Code and Design Guidelines, and will be reviewed by the Planning
Commission at a later date.
ATTACHMENTS
. Resolution
. Location Map
. Site Plan
. Building Elevations
. Render of Building
Page 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-PZOl
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING A
SITE PLAN FOR A MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE WITHIN THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007-0503) has been submitted by Oertel Architects to the Planning
and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the
following site:
ADDRESS: 4950 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for a
municipal liquor store.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on May 1,2007;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations
ofthe City staff regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfal"e 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;
ffild
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Plal111ing and Zoning COlllinission ofthe City of
Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts
ffild adopts the following findings:
I. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article, except signage.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the
public right-of-way.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall
become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree
that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1)
calendar veal' after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
Resolution No. 2006-PZ02
Page 2
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The proposed signage for the building and property shall comply with the City Sign Code
and Design Guidelines, and will be reviewed by the Planning Commission at a later date.
Passed this 1st day of May 2007,
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Ayes:
Nays:
CHAIR Marlaine Szurek
Attest:
SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson
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Approval is contingent upon execution and return of this document to the City Plamling Office.
I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above.
Jeff Oertel
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PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2007 -0504
DATE:
May 1, 2007
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
LOCATION:
Oertel Architects/ City of Columbia Heights
2105 - 3ih Avenue
APPLICANT:
REQUEST:
Site Plan Approval
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
INTRODUCTION
At this time, Oertel Architects is requesting a Site Plan approval to assist the City of
Columbia Heights in the construction of a new municipal liquor store, located at 2105 -
3ih Avenue. The City of Columbia Heights owns and operates three municipal liquor
stores in the city and is currently in the process of replacing two stores with brand new
facilities. The proposed store at 2105 - 3ih Avenue will be located on the southern
parcel created through the redevelopment of the Apache Theatre site. The existing
liquor store located in the Unique Thrift Store's shopping center will be vacated.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for Commercial related activities. One of the
goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to provide opportunities and mechanisms for
successful redevelopment or targeted areas within the community, by enhancing the
image and viability of the Central Avenue corridor, while protecting and enhancing
adjacent residential uses. The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan, as it will redevelop commercial entities into an economically viable and
aesthetically pleasing project.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The property is located in the GB. General Business District, as are the properties to the
east. The properties to the north are zoned R-3, Multiple Family Residential and the
properties to the south are located in the City of Minneapolis.
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 2105 - 37th Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0504
PARKING. The parking requirements for the building are based on different types of
uses. The City Code requires one parking stall for each 300 square feet of office and
retail use. This is based on the gross floor defined as 90% of the total area. The
proposed liquor store will incorporate approximately 10,400 square feet of office and
retail space. This requires 35 parking stalls for these components. The plans indicate
that there will be 43 parking stalls on site, exceeding the minimum requirements of the
Code.
LANDSCAPING. The City Code requires one tree for each 50 feet of street frontage for
the project. The proposed liquor store will be located on the corner of 3ih Avenue and
Hart Boulevard, with a combined total of approximately 450 feet of street frontage. This
requires a minimum of nine trees planted on the site.
The City Code also requires a minimum of four trees to be planted for everyone acre of
lot are covered by buildings, parking lots, loading areas, etc. The project site is
approximately 1.04 acres in size, requiring four additional trees.
The total number of trees required for this development is 13. The proposed plans
indicate that 13 trees will be planted on site.
UTILITIES/STORM WATER MANAGEMENT. The proposed utilities servicing the liquor
store have been reviewed by the City Engineer and approved as adequate.
All storm water management issues for the site were addressed and approved with the
recent platting of this property. The site will share a storm water pond on the northwest
corner of the property with Comforts of Home, and will also be diverting its storm water
to a new pond to be constructed across Hart Boulevard. The City Engineer has
approved these ponds as part of the platting process.
LIGHTING. The City Code requires photometric readings of no greater than 0.5
footcandles (a measure of light intensity) as measured to the closest residentially zoned
property, and no greater than 3.0 footcandles as measured at the closest street curb
line. The proposed plans indicate a maximum footcandle reading of 0.5 adjacent to the
residentially zoned property and a maximum reading of 2.3 as measured at the street
curb line. Both of these readings meet the minimum code requirements.
BUILDING AND PARKING PLACEMENT. The building setbacks for the GB, General
Business District, are as follows:
Front: 15 ft.
Side: none
Corner Side: 15 ft.
Rear: 20 ft.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 2105 - 37th Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0504
The proposed liquor store will maintain the following approximate building setbacks:
Front:
Side:
Corner Side:
Rear:
102,5ft,
20,5 ft.
59 ft.
22,75 ft.
The parking setbacks for the GB, General Business District, are as follows:
Front: 15 ft.
Side: 5 ft.
Corner Side: 15 ft,
Rear: 5 ft,
The proposed liquor store will maintain the following approximate parking setbacks:
Front:
Side:
Corner Side:
Rear:
15 ft.
20,5 ft.
15 ft,
42,75 ft.
BUilDING MATERIALS, The proposed liquor store will be comprised of rockface block
and brick with varying colors and textures for accent purposes, These are acceptable
building materials for new commercial construction,
SIGNAGE, At this time, the applicant has not submitted plans for signage to be used on
the building, When the applicant submits the final building permit application, city staff
will ensure that the signage will meet the minimum standards of the Sign Code,
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9,104 (M) requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make each
of the following findings before approving a site plan:
1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article
The proposed site plan meets all the requirements pertaining to setbacks,
parking, and public access for the district in which it is located.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's
comprehensive plan,
The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it will
redevelop commercial entities into an economically viable and aesthetically
pleasing project,
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 2105 - 37th Avenue
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0504
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
There is no applicable area plan for this area.
4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate
vicinity and the public right-of-way.
The proposed building meets all the minimum setback requirements and all
Design Guideline requirements. For this reason, the property in the immediate
vicinity should not be adversely impacted.
RECOMMENDATION
Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-PZ02, there being ample copies
available to the public.
Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-PZ02, being a resolution approving a site plan for a
municipal liquor store located at 2105 - 3ih Avenue, subject to the following condition:
1. The proposed signage for the building and property shall comply to the City
Sign Code and Design Guidelines.
2. Site Plan approval is contingent on Ordinance 1524 being fully adopted by the
City of Columbia Heights on May 23, 2007.
ATTACHMENTS
. Resolution
. Location Map
. Site Plan
. Building Elevations
. Render of Building
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-PZ02
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING A
SITE PLAN FOR A MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE WITHIN THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007-0504) has been submitted by Oettel Architects to the Plmming
and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the
following site:
ADDRESS: 2105 - 37'h Avenne
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for a
municipal liquor store.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on May 1, 2007;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Conunission has considered the advice and recommendations
of the City Staff regarding the effect ofthe proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of
the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses,
traffic, propetty values, light, air, danger of fire, mld risk to public safety in the surrounding areas;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Conunission ofthe City of
Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts
and adopts the following findings:
1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the
public right-of-way.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall
become part ofthis permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree
that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (])
calendar veal' after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
Resolution No. 2007-PZ02
Page 2
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The proposed signage for the building and property shall comply to the City Sign Code and
Design Gnidelines.
2. Site Plan approval is contingent on Ordinance 1524 being fully adopted by the City of
Columbia Heights on May 23, 2007.
Passed this 1 st day of May 2007,
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Ayes:
Nays:
CHAIR Mmlaine SZlli'ek
Attest:
SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson
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Approval is contingent upon execution and return of this document to the City Planning Office.
I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above.
Jeff Oertel
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PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER:
2007 -0505
DATE:
May 1, 2007
TO:
Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT:
City of Columbia Heights
REQUEST:
Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to Used
Auto Sales and Rentals
PREPARED BY:
Jeff Sargent, City Planner
BACKGROUND
On November 13, 2006, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1515, amending the City
Code as it relates to used automobile sales in the GB, General Business District.
Subsequent to the adoption of the new ordinance, City staff realized that certain
language in the ordinance was inadvertently left in the code, making the new ordinance
difficult to understand.
The purpose of Ordinance 1515 is to restrict used auto sales activity throughout the' City
of Columbia Heights. The intent of Ordinance 1515 is to allow a used auto sales
business as a stand-alone entity, as long as the used autos and the business are fully
contained within a building.
The purpose of the current proposed ordinance is to further clarify Ordinance 1515,
making it easier to understand. It should be noted that the intent of Ordinance 1515
would not be altered in any fashion.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan will not be affected with the proposed amendment because
the Comprehensive Plan supports all uses within the GB, General Business District.
FINDINGS OF FACT
The City Council shall make the following findings before granting approval of a request
to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows:
a) The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan.
. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission
Text Amendment, Used Auto Sales
May 1, 2007
Case # 2007-0505
The proposed amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
because the Comprehensive Plan suppotts commercial activity throughout
the City in designated areas.
b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a
single property owner.
The proposed amendment would clarify an existing ordinance, making it
easier for the public to interpret and understand.
c) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of
property within the general area of the property in question are compatible
with the proposed zoning classification.
The proposed amendment does not change the zoning classification of a
patticular propetty.
d) Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, there has been a change in the character or trend of development in
the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since
such property was placed in its current zoning classification.
The proposed amendment does not change the zoning classification of a
patticular propetty.
RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval
of the proposed zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. This
ordinance amendment would clarify and existing ordinance, making the ordinance
easier to interpret and understand.
Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the text
amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance.
Attachments
. Draft Ordinance
Page 2
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005, RELATING TO USED AUTOMOBILE SALES/RENTAL
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C)(7) of the Columbia Heights City Code, IS
proposed to include the following additions and deletions:
~ 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific
development standards:
(7) Automobile Sales/Rental, Used.
a) The use shall be served by a major collector or higher classification or
roadway.
b) An open-aired used eaf auto and truck sales or rental lot as a stand-
alone business is prohibited.
c) Used eafS automobiles may be sold or rented as a stand-alone business
if the used automobiles and associated business is al'e contained
within a building.
d) Used eafS automobiles may not be sold accessory to businesses other
than new car dealerships.
e) Outdoef---VChicle display areas shall meot the setbaek roqHirements for a
pffilcipal structHre in the zoning district ia which the use is loeated.
f)e) Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are
prohibited.
g1f) A landscape buffer with a minimum depth of 10 feet shall be installed
and maintained along all abutting public rights-of-way.
h) Outdoor vehiele display shall be within a desi-gflated area that is hard
smfaee€h
ijg) Gut4eor vehicle display shall be in an orderly fashion, with access aisles
provided as needed. The outdoor storage of inoperable, junk vehicles
and vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited.
Bh) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential
properties.
k) Outdoor ','ehicle display shall not reduee4he amount of off stroet pm'king
providod on sito bolo';; tho lovel roquired-for tho principal aGo.
l1i) An appropriato transition area between the use and adjacent property
shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements
consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
m)j) Fuel pumps for the purpose of retail sale and dispensing of fuel to the
general public shall be prohibited. If the use includes dispensing of fuel
for the automobiles maintained on site, the use shall employ best
management practices regarding the venting of odors, gas, and fumes.
Such vents shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet above grade and
shall be directed away from residential uses. All storage tanks shall be
equipped with vapor-tight fittings to eliminate the escape of gas vapors.
Section 2:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Date of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
RollCall:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
Deputy City Clerk/Council Secretary