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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 5, 2007 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MEMBERS: Marlainc Szurek, Chair Donna Schmitt Rob Fiorcndino Mike Peterson David Thompson 590 40th Avenue N.E.. Columbia Heights, MN 5542 J -3S7H (763) 706 3600 TOO (763) 706-3692 Visit Gur Website af: wWIV.ci.columbia-heights.mn.lIs PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2007 CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 590401'11 AVENUE NE 1. Roll Call 2. Minutes Ii'om the Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting of August 8, 2007 3. Public Hearings: Case #2007-0901 Site Plan 4423 Central Avenue !Vlistcr Car Wash Case #2007-0902 Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to Interim Uses City of Columbia Heights Case #2007-0903 Zoning Amendment to the Zoning Code as it relates to Nightelub Uses City of Columbia Heights Case #2007-0904 Zoning Amendment/Site Plan Approval (Monument Signs) 4950 Central Avenue Oertel Architects/City of Columbia Heights 4. New Business 5. Other Business 6. Adjourn The Responsibility of the Planning Commission is to: . Faithfully serve the public 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 from participation when they may directly or indirectly bene tit from a planning decision. THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BAStS OF D!SABILlTY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 8, 2U07 7:00 PM The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Vice Chair-Donna Schmitt. Commission ]Vlembers prescnt- Thompson, Fiorellllino, Schmitt, & Peterson (arrived at 7:03 pm) Excused Absence- Marlaine Szurek Also present were Jeff Sargent (City Planner), Gary Peterson ( Council Liaison), and Shelley Hanson (Secretary). ivlotion by I/lOl71pSOn, seconded by Fiorendino. to approve the minutes fi'Oln the meeting o{Afay 1, 2007. All ayes. MOTION PASSED. PUBLIC HEARINGS CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUEST: 2007-0801 Nalapak Restaurant 4920 Central Avenue NE Site Plan INTRODUCTION At this time, Mr. Vish Nadig is requesting a site plan approval for the construction of an outdoor patio located in front of his restaurant, located at 4920 Central Avenue. Currently, Nalapak (former Udupi Restaurant) does not accommodate outdoor seating, and Mr. Nadig would like to offer this alternative to his patrons. In addition to the outdoor seating, Mr. Nadig would also like the ability to serve alcohol to those patrons seating outdoors. Staff has informed the applicant that specific criteria would need to be met from the Police Department in order to serve alcohol on the patio. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for Commercial related activities. One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to promote reinvestment in properties by the commercial and industrial areas. The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it is a reinvestment into an existing commercial building. The type of use of the building as a restaurant is also consistent with the designated Comprehensive Plan guidance. ZONING ORDINANCE The property is located in the General Business District (GB), as are the properties to the nOl1h, south and east. The properties to the west are zoned R-2B, One and Two Family Residential. The parcel is also located within the Design Guidelines Highway District, and will be subject the regulations for such properties. PARKING. The pmking 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 outdoor seating area will add 16 seats to the existing l20-seat capacity for the restaurant. The City Code requires the number of parking stalls equal to 30% of the seating capacity of the restaurant. With the proposed outdoor seating area, the restaurant will have 136 seats. This requires a minimum of 41 parking stalls. Currently, there are 44 parking stalls on site. The property is located along Central Avenue, and will be subject to the Design Guidelines for the "Highway District". PLAI\TNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 2 AUGUST 8, 2007 DESIGN GUIDELINES The proposed addition to Nalapak, located at 4920 Central Avenue is located within the Design Guideline Overlay District, and is governed by the "lIighway District" standards within the Design Guidelines. The intent of the Design Guidelines is to make the City more aesthetically appealing, by requiring a set of minimum standards for new construction along Central Avenue and 40[h A venue. The minimum standards were created by a task force of City OtTicia]s, business owners and residents, and adopted into the City Code by the City Council. The City Code states that the Design Guidelines are applicable to any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials. A new concrete patio will be poured to accommodate the outdoor seating, as well as proper screening and landscaping. For this reason, the Planning Commission is required to review to proposed site plan. EXTERIOR DESIGN. The only change to the building will be the replacement of the existing concrete slab located in fi'ont of the building, to make it more aesthetically appealing. The outdoor seating will be placed on the patio and will be surrounded by a fence with landscaping to provide for some screening. At this time, there are no proposed physical changes to the building itself. 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: I. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article The proposed site plan Ineets all the requirements pertaining to setbacks, parking, and public access/or 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 promote reinvestment in properties by the eOll1mercial and industrial sectors. 3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan. 171ere is no applicable area plan/or this area. 4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on prope11y 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 Staff recommends approval of the site plan for an outdoor eating area, however any proposals for serving alcohol outdoors would be subject to Police Dept. approval. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 3 AUGUST 8, 2007 Questions from Membcrs: Thompson questioned if a building permit would be nccded for the changes discussed. Sargent explained that a building permit would only be needed if the pillars are removed or if thc fence will be over 6 feet in height. Permits are not necded for the concrete work or for fcnces undcr 6 fcet in height. Fiorendino asked how far out the patio would extend. Sargent said the plan is to have the patio cxtend to where the blacktop and grass now meet cach other. It will not encroach on the Highway right of way. Fiorendino then asked if 8 foot fences wcre allowed? Sargent responded that they are allowed in a commercial arca, if that is what thc Police Dept. will require. The Design Guidelines also allows for fencing for screcning purposes. Peterson stated he is concerned that this building sits closer to the road than most along Central Avenue and by adding the patio seating, it will appear even closer. He feels it creates a patchwork, uneven look to the area. Sargent explained that it does meet the minimum requiremcnt in the Design Guidelines. Those guidelines allow for buildings to be placed between 0-85 feet from the front propcrty line. Hc also acknowledged it is hard to line up all the buildings since we are mixing rc-developcd, new structures in with thc oldcr, existing structures. Peterson commented that he thought the patio seating would be a nicc addition and that it would look inviting. Schmitt said that we will probably get more of these requests, especially since the smoking ban is going into effect statewide. Sargent told members that staff is working on a policy to address these requests. Schmitt fclt wc should make allowances for patios like other citics have, including Minncapolis. It seems to be a popular trend for restaurants and bar/grills to offer this seating altcrnative. Sclunitt had a fcw qucstions regarding the changcs that would bc made to create this patio area. Sargent stated that there are no plans to change the extcrior of the building or thc signage currently in place, and that the Policc Dept. will be making the decisions regarding access to thc seating area. Schmitt stated that if the fencing isn't too obstructive, it will look nice. Gary Peterson stated he thinks the building looks nice now and hopes the fencing won't detract from that. He believes the barricade/stockade fencing that was used by anothcr business in town was an eyesore. He is aware that the Police Dept. will have different requirements based on whether alcohol is served on thc patio or not. Sargent said the plan states an ornamental fence would be uscd and he hopes a compromisc can be made to makc it attractivc. Schmitt asked why Buffalo Wild Wings was requircd to havc such a high fence and Sarna's was not. Gary Peterson said hc asked the Chief about this ami he was told that the fcnce along University Ave Highway is considered the restriction that deters pedestrian traffic in the area, more than the shorter, ornamental decorative fence around the patio. The Public Hcaring was opened. Vish Nadig who is pmt owner answered some of the questions that had been raised. He said he was willing to work with the Police Dept. regarding the fencing as he wants something that is attractive and easy to maintain, but at the same time, inviting also. He said Columbia Heights is more restrictive than most cities and that his clientele are diners who enjoy a beer or glass of wine with their mcal. The Public Hearing was closed. PLANNNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 4 AUGUST 8, 2007 k[otion hy 17lOmpson, seconded hy Firoendino, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-PZ03, there heing ample copies avaifahle to the public. All Ayes. MOTION PASSED. I'v[otion by Thompson, seconded by Fiorendino, to adopt Resolution No. 2007-PL03, being a resolution approving a site plan, for an outdoor eating area, suhject to the following condition: I. All proposalsjiJr serving alcohol outdoors must he approved by the Police Department. AI! ayes. MOTION PASSED. RESOLUTION NO. 2007-PZ03 RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR NALAPAK WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007-0801) has been submitted by Vishwantha Nadig to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: 6PDRESS: 4920 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City I-Iall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for outdoor seating. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on August 8, 2007; WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of the City staff regarding the effect of the 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, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Plamling and Zoning Commission of the City of Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and 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-oI-way. FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become pmi 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 vear after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit. CONDITIONS ATTACHED: I. All proposals for serving alcohol outdoors must be approved by the Police Department. PLSANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 5 AUGUST 8, 2007 Passed this 8th day of August 2007, Offered by: Seconded by: RollCall: Ayes: Nays: VICE CHAIR Donna Schmitt Attest: SECRET AR Y, Shelley Hanson -- ------ ------ -----------.-------------- ----- ------------------ - ------- ----- ------ ----- --.---- ----- -----.- --------- ------ ---- 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. Vishwantha Nadig Date CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: LOCATION: REQUEST: 2007-0802 City of Columbia Heights 4800 Block of Central Avenue Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment INTRODUCTION At this time, the City of Columbia Heights is requesting two amendments with relation to the 4800 block of Central Avenue. They are as follows: I. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide the subject property from Transit Oriented Development to Commercial. 2. A Zoning Amendment to rezone the subject property from MXD, Mixed Use Development District, to GB, General Business. The parcels to be reguided and rezoned are those located at 4849 Central A venue (Savers), 4811 Central Avenue (Buffalo Wild Wings), 4801 Central Avenue (Welle Auto Supply), 4757 Central Avenue (Subway), and 4755 Central Avenue (Marina Grill and Deli). In 2003, these parcels were guided for Commcrcial and were zoned General Business (GB). Because of the developing Grand Central Lofts, along with the possibility of a hotel being located in the arca, the City Council changed the Comprehensive Plan guidance to Transit Oriented Devclopment and rezoned the current Mixed Use Development District (MXD) classification. At this time, the city has no proposals for a hotel to be located in the area. Staff recommends that these parcels be rezoned back to the GB zoning classification. PLANNING & 7:0NING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 6 AUGUST 8, 2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property Transit Oriented Development (TO D). This guidance allows for a mixture of neighborhood service-oriented development with varying densities of residential development. Being that there is no future plans to accommodate a residential component on any of the aforementioned properties, staff recommends reguiding these parcels to return them to their previous classification. For this reason, stall recommends a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to reguide the parcels located at 4849, 4811, 4801, 4757 and 4755 Central Avenue from "Transit Oriented Development" to "Commercial". ZONING ORDINANCE The subject propeliies are currently zoned MXD, Mixed Use Development District. Staff recommends rezoning the subject parcels to GB as this zoning classification would be most fitting for the types of uses conducted on these premises. The General Business classification is more consistent with the zoning standards that are enforced for the other commercial properties along Central Avenue, and staff would like these parcels to be consistent with the rest of the Central Avenue corridor in this respect. FINDINGS OF FACT Section 9.104 (F) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make each of the following findings before approving a zoning amendment: I. The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed zoning amendment will rezone a portion Ihe subject properties Fom MXD. J\1ixed Use Developmenl Dislricl, 10 GB, General Business. City staff is concurrently requesling a Comprehensive Plan Amendmenl, which would make Ihe proposed zoning amendment consistent wilh Ihe new Comprehensive Plan designalion of "Commercial". 2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single propeliy o"\vner. The proposed zoning amendment would rezone Ihe subject properties to Iheir previous zoning classificalion. The rezoning of Ihis land would ensure Ihat Ihese businesses would use Ihe properly in Ihe same manner as the other commercial uses along Cenlral Avenue. 3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular property, the existing use of the property and the zoning classification of propeliy within the general area ofthe property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The exisling uses of'lhe properlies in question are: a secondhand store, a reslaurant, and an automobile supply store. These are all permilted uses in Ihe GB, General Business District. 4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a pmiicular property, there has been a change in the eharacter or trend of development in the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such propeliy was placed in the current zoning c1assilication. The possibility of Ihe location of' a hotel prompted Ihe area 10 be rezoned Fom GB, General Business to MXD, I'vJixed Use Development Dislrict. Because there are no plans for a hotel 10 be located on Ihe sile, a rezoning back to General Business would be prudent. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 7 AUGUST 8, 2007 Questions from Members: Peterson questioned how the re-zoning would affect the businesses at these addresses and what the advantage was for making the change back to Ucneral Business. Sargent explained that it won't affect them in any way regarding how they are now being used, and since the businesses involved aren't interested in being part of the re-development, there is no longer a reason to keep them zoned MXD. Properties in an MXD zoning have more tlexibility for lot coverage, more lenient setback requirements, and also could be used for high density residential housing. I fleft as is, the city would have no control if someone chose to develop their whole site. So this re-zoning is being done to protect Public Interest, and will make it consistent with the other businesses along Central Avenue. Fiorcndino asked if any of the businesses would be non-conforming, and Sargent answered no. It was noted that 4707 Central Ave is not ineluded in this rc-zoning as it is still part of the Grand Central Lofts Development plan amI they want some t1exibility as they make plans to develop that part of the site. The Public Hearing was opened. No one was present. The Public Hearing was elosed. 1\;[otion by Peterson, seconded by Fiorendino, that the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to chanf!,e the guidance of the landji"om "Transit Oriented Development" to "Commercial". All Ayes. MOnON PASSED. NIotion by Peterson, seconded hy Fiorendino, that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the rezoning of the properties located at 4849 Central Avenue, 4811 Central Avenue. 4801 Central Avenue, 4757 Central Avenue and 4755 Central Avenue ji'om ),;JXD, ,\;[ixed Use Development District to GB. General Business, based on following conditions of approval that have been found to be necessm)l to protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance, including: 1. The approval of the rezoning of the property is contingent on the J\;[etropolitan Council's approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment. All ayes. MOTJON PASSED PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 8 AUGUST 8, 2007 The following Ordinance and Resolution will go to the City Council on August 13,2007. ORDINANCE 1529 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA BEING AN ORDIl"!ANCE PERTAINING TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE NO. 1428, PERTAIl"'ING TO THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4755, 4757, 4801, 4811 AND 4849 CENTRAL A VENUE NE SECTION 1: WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has indicated the K-Mart site as a specific area in the City to focus redevelopment effOlts on in an attempt to beautify the City and encourage positive growth; and \VHEREAS, the redevelopment in this area will not include parcels of land originally intended on being redeveloped; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Ilcights recognizes that the MXD, Mixed Use Development District zoning allows for flexibility in land use regulations for those businesses in the subject area that other businesses along Central A venue do not have; and WHEREAS, rezoning the subject parcels 11.om MXD, Mixed Use Development District to GB, General Business District provides a common ground for land use regulation for all businesses along Central A venue; and WHEREAS, the rezoning is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan, as amended by Resolution 2007-133, and is in the public interest and not solely for the benefit of a single property owner; and WHEREAS, the zoning classification of the property for the current development IS compatible with the proposed GB, General Business classification, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission has reviewed and recommends approval of the proposed rezoning from MXD, Mixed Use Development District to GB, General Business District. 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: Gary Peterson, Mayor Patricia Museovitz, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 9 AUGUST 8, 2007 DRAFT RESOLUTION 2007-133 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA A RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO A COJ\1PRli:HENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4755, 4757, 4801, 4811 AND 4849 CENTRAL A VENUE, IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has indicated the former K-Mart site as a specific area in the City to focus redevelopment efforts on in an attempt to beautifY the City and encourage positive growth; and WHEREAS, the redevelopment in this area will not include parcels of land originally intended on being redeveloped; and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights recognizes that the "Transit Oriented Development" land use designation of the subject property in the Comprehensive Plan allows the flexibility and mixture of neighborhood service-oriented development and varying densities of residential development not rcquired on the subject parcels; and WHEREAS, the current development is consistent with the description of the Commercial District; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan Amendment supports other policies of the Metropolitan Council such as reinvestment/redevelopment, planning pedestrian and bicycle connections between workplaces, residences, retail and services, and sllppOliing a healthy living environment; and WHEREAS, the City's approval ofthe Comprehensive Plan amendment for the subject property is contingent on Metropolitan Council review and the amendment will be sent to the Metropolitan Council accordingly; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning and Zoning Commission conductcd a public hearing to review the Comprehensive Plan Amendment and recommends approval of the proposed amendment changing the land use designation for the subject properties from Transit Oriented Development to Commercial. Passed this _ day of Offered by: Seconded by: RollCall: Gary Peterson, Mayor Attest: Patricia Museovitz, City Clerk PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES PAGE 10 AUGUST 8, 2007 NEW BUSINESS Sargent reported that he had a conversation with Szurek regarding establishing a policy that would allow staff to review and issue permits for signage along Central A venue and 40th Avenue. This would make it consistent with how other sign permits are processed in the city. Currently, sign permits along these two Avenues require approval from the P & Z Commission. By allowing staff to review the requests, it would save time for the applicants and the fee they are charged to go before the Commission. Staff would still make sure that the signage meets Design Guidelines. If there are any situations that statI, or the applicant wants brought to the Commission, that can still be done. This would not atTect signage for new consh'uction, as that would still be part of the site plan process. Sargent will prepare the policy and let the members review it, as they all concurred with the plan. OTHER BUSINESS None The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm. All Ayes. Respectfully submitted, Shelley Hanson Secretary CITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2007-0901 DATE: September 5, 2007 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT Mister Car Wash (Robert Handt) LOCATION: 4423 Central Avenue REQUEST: Site Plan Approval PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner INTRODUCTION At this time, Robert Handt is requesting a site plan approval for the remodeling of the existing car wash, located at 4423 Central Avenue. CWP, Inc, d/b/a Mister Car Wash has recently purchased Don's Car Wash and would like to revamp the building to be more consistent with the appearance of other Mister Car Wash businesses that they control and operate. The car wash is also located in the Design Guidelines Highway District. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Discussion of regulations begins with identifying the community's goals for economic and commercial vitality found in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the goals; the purpose of the zoning ordinance 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 of these goals include: 1. Strengthening the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. 2. Encouraging the continuation and enhancement of existing businesses within the community. 3. Improving the image of commercial areas as friendly and safe environments for residents and visitors. City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Mister Car Wash, 4423 Centrai Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0901 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 environment for the residents of and visitors to Columbia Heights. The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for "Commercial" uses, and car washes are permitted in the district the property is located in. The proposed site plan upgrades an older building, bringing the required building materials indicated in the Design Guideline District into compliance. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because the use is proper for what the area is guided for, and revitalizing the appearance of the building helps achieve the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. ZONING ORDINANCE The propeliy is located in the General Business District (GB), as are the properties to the north and south. The properties to the east and west are zoned R-2B, One and Two Family Residential. The parcel is also located within the Design Guidelines Highway District, and will be subject the regulations for such properties. PARKING. The proposed site plan indicates that there will be no change to the current number of parking stalls on site. Currently, there are seven parking stalls on the property. City Code requires 2 parking spaces per bay for car washes, plus 4 stacking spaces per bay. DESIGN GUIDELINES The proposed remodeling of the former Don's Car Wash, located at 4423 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 requiring a set of minimum standards for new construction along Central Avenue and 40th 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. The City Code states that the Design Guidelines are applicable to any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials. The exterior of the building will be revamped and new landscaping will be installed. For this reason, the Planning Commission is required to review to proposed site plan. BUilDING MATERIALS. Currently, the building has vinyl siding, which is prohibited by the Design Guidelines. The applicant would like to upgrade the building by removing and replacing the existing fascia and removing the vinyl siding and replacing it with stucco. Stucco is specifically mentioned in the Design Guidelines as an acceptable building material in all districts. Page 2 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Mister Car Wash, 4423 Central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0901 SIGNAGE. The applicants will incorporate a new wall sign on the building. The sign will meet all the signage requirements pertaining to square footage, coloration and illumination. The existing pylon sign will also be refaced with the new carwash logo. BUILDING COLOR. The color of the building will be a neutral color consistent with the requirements of the Design Guidelines. The applicants will incorporate a red band around tile top of the building that will take up no more than 15% of the fa<;:ades. The Design Guidelines specify that primary colors may be used as an accent color as long as it takes up no more than 15% of any fa<;:ade. FINDINGS OF FACT Section g. 1 04 (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 a/l the requirements pertaining to setbacks, parking, and public access for the district in which it is located. The Design Guidelines elements for the property have also been met and are in compliance to the Code. 2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan. The proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan because the use is proper for what the area is guided for, and revitalizing the appearance of the building helps achieve the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. 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 a/l the mll71177l1m setback requirements and a/l 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-PZ04, there being ample copies available to the public. Page 3 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Mister Car Wash, 4423 Central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0901 Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-PZ04, being a resolution approving a site plan, for an outdoor eating area, subject to the following conditions: 1. Only 15% of the building fagades may be utilized for primary accent colors. 2. Unless otherwise permitted by the Design Guidelines, wall signage may not be internally lit. ATTACHMENTS . Resolution . Location Map . Site Plan Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2007-PZ04 RESOLUTION OF THE I'LANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING A SITE PLAN FOR MISTER CARW ASH WITI-HN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007 -090 I) has been submitted by Bob Handt of Mister Carwash to the Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 4423 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On tIle at City Hall. TIlE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for a new building fayade. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on September 5, 2007: WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations ofthe City staff regarding the etTect ofthe proposed site plan upon the hcalth, 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 Planning and loning Commission 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, 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 amI 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 (l) calendar veal' after the approval date, subject to petition tor renewal ofthe permit. Resolution No. 2006-PZ04 Pa~e 2 Passed this 5th day of September 2007, Offered by: Seconded by: Roll Call: Ayes: Nays: CHAIR Marlaine Szurek Attest: SECRET AR Y, Shelley Hanson -------- -------- -------- -------- -..----- ------- ------------~ ----- -------- --..------- ------- -..----- -.------ -----"- ----------- 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. Bob Hand! 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"Interim Use" would be defined as: "A temporalY use of propedy until a padicular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it." Such uses shall include: fireworks sales, residential greenhouses, outdoor agriculturallproduce sales and outdoor Christmas tree sales. Currently, the zoning code only addresses seasonal agricultural sales (including Christmas tree sales), which have historically been permitted through the Conditional Use Permit process, and allowed for a 90-day period. The zoning code does not regulate the use or location of fireworks sales tents or residential greenhouses. The establishment of the Interim Use ordinance will allow for better regulation and enforcement of seasonal activities that are currently not controlled. Currently, all fireworks sales tents and displays are required to obtain a permit and meet specific criteria set forth by the Fire Department. However, these sales are not regulated by the zoning code, meaning that there are no set standards for where these tents can be located, how much signage these businesses may utilize and how long these events may last. The Interim Use ordinance will establish a consistent standard for permitting these seasonal types of uses. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Discussion of regulations begins with identifying the community's goals for economic City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Interim Uses September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0902 and commercial vitality found in the Comprehensive Plan. identifies the goals; the purpose of the zoning ordinance toward the achievement of those goals. The Comprehensive Plan is to guide private activity The City's Comprehensive Plan indicates several goals for the economic and commercial vitality of the city. Some of these goals include: 1. Establishing and maintaining a strong sense of community. 2. Strengthening the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. 3. Encouraging the continuation and enhancement of existing businesses within the community. 4. Improving the image of commercial areas as friendly and safe environments 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 environment for the residents of and visitors to Columbia Heights. The Interim Use ordinance regulates seasonal outdoor sales events by establishing a consistent process for each type of activity. The Planning Commission's discretion on these uses will help achieve the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by ensuring that the seasonal businesses conform to setback requirements, utilize the correct amount of signage, do not disrupt the permanent businesses in the area, and provide safe and friendly environments for residents and visitors. FINDINGS OF FACT The City Council shall make the following four 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 help ensure that the specific goals for economic development as stated in the Comprehensive Plan are met, by regulating seasonal commercial activity. b) The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner. The proposed amendment would establish standards for seasonal commercial activity throughout the city that would help ensure the general health, safety and welfare of 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 Page 2 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Text Amendment, Interim Uses September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0902 property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with the proposed zoning classification. The zoning classification of land will not change. 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 zoning classification of land will not change. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of the proposed zoning amendment as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the text amendments as outlined in the attached draft ordinance. Attachments . Draft Ordinance Page 3 ORDINANCE NO. XXXX BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO INTERIM USES WITIlIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS IN TIlE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGIITS The City of Columbia Heights docs ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9. 103 of the Columbia lIeights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions. ~ 9.103 DEIIINlTIONS. For the purpose of this article, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. USE, INTERIM. A temporary use of propel'ty until a particular date, until the occurrence of a particular event, or until zoning regulations no longer permit it. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (B)(2)(b)(3) of the Columbia lIeights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~ 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (B) Authority and duties/or administration. (2) Zoning Administrator. (b) responsibilities: Duties. The Zoning Administrator shall have the following 3. Receive, file and forward all applications for appeals, variances, conditional use permits, interim use permits, zoning ordinance amendments, vacations, minor subdivisions, preliminary plats, final plats or other matters to the appropriate decision-making body. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.104 (B)(4) of the Columbia Heights City Code, IS proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~ 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (B) Authority lInd duties/or administration. (4) Planning Commission. (b) responsibilities: Duties. The Planning Commission shall have the toll owing 1. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for a conditional use permit or an amendment to a conditional use pCrInit. 2. Hear and make the final decisions on all applications for an interim use as defined in this article. ;h3. Hear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for an amendment to this article, both tcxt amendments and amendmcnts to the district boundaries on the onIcial zoning map. ;'4. I-lear and make recommendations to the City Council regarding all applications for minor subdivisions, preliminary plats and final plats. +'5. Review, hold public hearings, and preparc recommendations on any changes to the City's Comprehensive Plan. ~6. Review this article from time to time and makc recommendations to the City Council that changes be initiated. 6-c 7. Hear and make recommendations on any other matter referrcd to it by the City Council. **NOTE** Existing ~ 9.104 (B)(4)(b)(2) and ~ 9.104 (B)(4)(b)(3-6) shall be renumbered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.1 04 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: ~ 9.104 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. (I) Interim uses. (1) Purpose. The interim use process provides for a temporary use of land for a specific period of time, and may be allowed upon demonstration that such use meets identified standards established in this article. It is intended that the interim use of land does not run with the land, and would need to be approved upon eaeh subsequent use. (2) Right of application. Any person with a legal interest in the p,'operty may file an application for an interim use, provided said interim use is identified as an intcrim use within the zoning district in which the property is located. (3) Application for interim use. An application for an interim usc shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on the approved form and shall be accompanied by a site plan, a detailcd written description of the proposcd use and any other information determined by the Zoning Administrator to be neccssary. (4) Public /tearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the complete application for an interim use in accordance with the regulations of this section. After the close of thc public hearing, the Planning Commission shall make findings and make the final decision regarding the application. (5) Required findings. The Planning Commission shall make cach of the following findings before granting an interim use: (a) The usc is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or is a substantially similar use, as dctermined by the Zoning Administrator. (b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan. (c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighbol'ing propertics. (d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immcdiate vicinity. (e) The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintaincd in a manner that is compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended charactcr of the surrounding area. (f) Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the pubic streets and to provide for appropl'iate on-site circulation of traffic. (g) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the cumulative effeet of other uses in the immediate vicinity. (6) Conditions of approval. The Planning Commission may establish any reasonable conditions of approval that are deemed necessary to mitigate adverse impaets associated with the interim nse, to protect neighboring properties, and to achieve the objectives of this article. (7) Time duration. An interim use shall be grantcd for a maximum of ninety (90) days pcr calendar year, unless otherwisc specified in this article. (8) Discontinuance. An interim use shall be deemed discontinued after the specificd time dnration has elapsed. Upon discontinuance of an interim use, all subsequent interim nses shall require an interim use permit. **NOTE** Existing S 9.104 (I) and S 9.104 (J-O) shall be re-Iettered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (G) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: S 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (G) TemporalY uses and structures. The following temporary uses and structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts unless specified otherwise, provided such use or structure complies with the regulations of the zoning district in which it is located and all other applicable provisions ofthis article: tB Seasonal c:g:'icub:ral sc:les. The scasonal outdoor sale of agricBlffiral j7f6ducts, including but not limited to produce, plants and Christmas trees, may be allowed as a conffitiBnal use (temporary in natureJ-!Bt. a ma:dm:llTI of 90 days por calendar year, pro'lided such usc docs not utilize public riGht of way or public propeftJ for the sale or display of such itCHTS-c <<8(5) Other temporary uses. In addition to the tcmporary uses and structures listed above, the Zoning Administrator may allow other temporary uses and structures for a maximum of 15 days per calendar year, provided the said use or structure is substantially similar to the uses and structures listed herein. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.107 (C) of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: S 9.107 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (C) Specific Development Standards. The following uses are subject to specific development standards: (20) Fireworks tents. (a) The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the Community Development Department and the Fire Depal.tment. (b) The sale of fireworks shall meet all requirements of Chapter 24 of the Fire Code and NFPA Chaptel.1124. (b) The firewOl"ks tent shall be accessory to a commercial use. (c) Fireworks tents located within the public right-of-way arc prohibited. (d) All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area. (c) All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. (f) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential propel.ties. (g) The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level requit-ed for the principal use. (h) An appropriate transition arca between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood. (i) Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet. (j) Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar year. **NOTE** Existing ~ 9.107 (C)(20) and ~ 9.107 (C)(21-24) shall be renumbered accordingly. (25) Greenhollses (residential). (a) family dwellings. A residential greenhouse shall only be allowcd for one and two (b) A I'esidential grecnhousc shall meet all setbacks rcquirements of an accessory structurc in the zoning district it is located, (b) A rcsidential grcenhouse structurc shall not count against thc totalnumbcr of detached accessory strncturcs allowed on a residential property. (c) A residential greenhouse structnre shall not count against the total allowablc combincd squarc footage of accessory structurcs allowed on a rcsidential property. (d) A rcsidcntial greenhouse shall be allowed during the normal growing season only. (c) When not in use, a residcntial grcenhouse shall be dismantled, **NOTE** Existing ~ 9,107 (C)(25) and ~ 9.107 (C)(26-27) shall be renumbel'ed accordingly. (28) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales. (a) The outdoor agricultural/produce sales lot shall be accessory to a commercial use. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce sales located within the public right-ot~way arc prohibited. (c) All goods shall be displayed in a designated a1'ca that is hard surfaced. (d) All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as nceded. (e) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audiblc from adjacent rcsidential propertics, (1) Thc outdoor agricultural/produce sales lot shall not reducc the amount of off-strect parking provided one-sitc below the level required for the pJ'incipal use. (g) An appropriate transition area bctween thc use and adjacent propcrty shall be provided by landscaping, screening 01' other site improvements consistent with the character of thc neighborhood. (h) Signage shall be limited to (2) professionally made signs per strneture, not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet per sign. (i) Outdoor agricultural/producc sales facilities may be allowcd for a maximum of nincty (90) days pel" calendar year. (29) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. (b) commereial usc. Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots shall be accessory to a (b) Outdoor Christmas tree sales located within the public right- of-way are prohibited. (c) All goods shall be displayed in a designatcd area that is hard surfaced. (d) All goods shall be displayed in an ordcrly fashion, with access aisles provided as necded. (e) Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent ,'esidential properties. (f) Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below the level required for the prineipaluse. (g) An appropriate 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. (h) Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding forty-eight (48) square feet. (i) Outdoor Christmas tree sales lots may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calenda,' year. **NOTE** Existing ~ 9.107 (C)(28, 29) and ~ 9.107 (C)(30-44) shall be renumbered accordingly. Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.109 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the toll owing additions and deletions: 99.109 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. (E) R-I, Single-Flllnily Residential District. (4) II/terim Uses. Exccpt as specifically Iimitcd hcrein, the following nses may be allowed in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District, subject to the rcgulations sct forth for interim uses in 9 9.104, Administratiou and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in 9 9.107, Spccific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (41(5) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-1, Single-Family Residential District: (a-h) ISECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (F) R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District. (4) II/terim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses nlay be aHOll'ed in the R-2-A and R-2B, T,vo~Faniily Resideutial District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in 9 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth in 9 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. (41(5) Permitted accessOIJI uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uscs shall be in the R-2A and R-2B, Two-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] eG) R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District. (4) II/terim Uses. Exccpt as specifically limited hel'ein, the following uscs may be allowed in thc R-3, Limited Multiplc-Family Rcsidential District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uses in 9 9.104, Administration and Enforcement, and the regnlations for specific uses set forth in 9 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Gl'ecnhouse. E4j(S) Permitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-3, Limited Multiple-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] (H) R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District, subject to the regulations set forth fOl' interim uses iu !i 9.104, Administration ami Enforcement, and the regulations for specific uses set forth iu !i 9.107, Specific Development Standards: (a) Greenhouse. E4j(S) Permitted accessOlY uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the R-4, Multiple-Family Residential District: (a-h) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 of the Columbia Heights City Code, is proposed to include the following additions and deletions: !i 9.110 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. (E) GB, General Business District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in thc GB, General Business District, subjcct to the regulations set forth for interim uses in !i 9.104, Administration and Enforccment, and thc regulations for specific uses set forth in !i 9.107, Spccific Development Standards: (a) FircwOl'ks tents. (b) Outdool' agricultural/produce sales. (c) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. E4j(S) Permitted accessory lIses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uses shall be in the GB, General Business District: (a-f) [SECTIONS TO RElvIAIN UNCHANGED] (F) CBD, Central Business District. (4) Interim Uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following uses may be allowed in the CBD, Central Business District, subject to the regulations set forth for interim uscs in !l 9.104, Administl'ation and Enforcement, and the regnlations for specific uses set forth in !l 9.107, Spccific Developmcnt Standards: (a) Fircworks tents. (b) Outdoor agricultural/produce salcs. (c) Outdoor Christmas tree sales. t41(S) Permitted accessory lIses. Except as specifically limited herein, the following accessory uscs shall be in the CBD, Central Business District: (a-e) [SECTIONS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED] fA(6) q[f~street parking. The CBD, Central Business District, shall be considered an oft:strcet parking district in which off-street parking is not required for nonresidential land uses. Residential land uses, including those in mixed-use buildings, shall meet the parking requirements of 99.106. (Orcl. 1428, passed 5-29-01; Am. Ord. 1460, passed 10-13-03) Section 2: This ordinance shall be in fi.111 force and effect n'om and after 30 days after its passage. ,2007 ,2007 First Reading: Second Reading: Date of Passage: Offered by: Seconded by: RollCall: IVlayor Gary L. Peterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk CITY Of COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT CASE NUMBER: 2007 -0904 DATE: September 5, 2007 TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission APPLICANT: Oertel Architects/ City of Columbia Heights LOCATION: 4950 Central Avenue REQUEST: Zoning Amendment (Monument Signs), Site Plan Approval PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner INTRODUCTION At this time, Oertel Architects is requesting two approvals in conjunction with the construction of a new municipal liquor store, located at 4950 Central Avenue. They are: 1 ,. A text amendment to the zoning code at section 9.106 (P)(12), to increase the height of monument signs in the Design Overlay Highway District from 8 feet to 10 feet. 2. A site plan approval for signage for the new liquor store per Code Section 9.113 (D)(4)(d). On May 1, 2007, the applicant requested and received site plan approval for the new liquor store to be constructed at 4950 Central Avenue. At that time, the applicant did not have a sign plan for the building. A condition of approval was imposed, stating that the applicant would have to submit for site plan approval for building's signage once the design was complete. At this time, the sign plan for the building and property are completed and the applicant is requesting approval for them. When designing the monument sign for the building, the applicant claimed that the current height standards for monument signs were limiting in respect to traffic visibility. The applicant claimed that vehicles traveling northbound on Central Avenue are moving uphill and that the liquor store is on the opposite side of the street, creating a limited view for passersby. The southbound traffic has a more limited view, as the SuperAmerica, the bus stop and utility poles partially block the site from motorists. The Planning Staff (Staff) believes that there is merit to the claims of limited visibility. Staff conducted a site inspection and took several pictures of a storage container that City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 was placed in the same general location as the proposed monument sign. The storage container in the attached pictures is 8'6" in height. From the southbound traffic perspective, the storage container's visibility is slightly obscured by the SuperAmerica, bus stop and utility poles. Staff viewed the storage container location from multiple angles in both the northbound and southbound traffic directions. After reviewing the pictures taken of the site, Staff believes that the visibility gained by increasing the overall height of the sign to 10 feet would aide in gaining visibility of the sign, particularly from the south. 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 involves the redevelopment commercial entities into an economically viable and aesthetically pleasing project. ZONING ORDINANCE The property is located in the General Business District (GB), as are the propeliies 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 Design Overlay Highway District, and is subject the regulations for such properties. The City Code at Section 9.106 (P)(12) states that monument signs in the GB District shall be limited to 40 square feet per side, eight feet in height, and shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all property lines. The applicant is requesting a text amendment that would allow the overall monument sign height to be increased from eight (8) to ten (10) feet. A taller sign would make the sign easier to read, particularly from the south, and therefore safer to the public. Staff recommends that the text amendment should be limited to only those monument signs located in the Design Overlay Highway District from 42nd to 53rd Avenue, along Central Avenue. The majority of properties zoned GB are located in the Design Guidelines Highway District along Central Avenue. The other areas of the City zoned GB are located in areas with lower traffic counts and lower speed limits as well. Keeping the monument sign height in these areas to eight feet in height would be more aesthetically appealing, as these areas are geared more towards pedestrian-scaled activities. Page 2 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 DESIGN GUIDELINES The proposed liquor store located at 4950 Central Avenue is located within the Design 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 requiring a set of minimum standards for new construction along Central Avenue and 40th 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. SIGNAGE. The City Code allows monument signs to be placed no closer than five feet from the property lines and be no larger than 40 square feet in area. The proposed monument sign will be placed on the northeast portion of the property at the corner of Central Avenue and 50th Street, at a distance of five feet from the property lines. Currently, the sign will be approximately 18 square feet in area. The applicant stated that the liquor store would like to incorporate an electronic reader board sign in the future. The maximum combined square footage of the proposed and future sign is 40 square feet. The Design Guidelines prohibit the use of pylon signs and require that all monument signs be constructed of materials compatible with those that are used one the principal structure. The proposed plans indicate that the monument sign will be constructed of rock face block and brick to match the building. Signage on the building is limited to 200 square feet for all signs. The proposed site plan indicates that the building will utilize approximately 50 square feet of signage for the two signs on the building. FINDINGS OF FACT Zoning Amendment The City Council shall make the following four findings before granting approval of a request to amend the City Code. These findings are as follows: 1. The amendment is consistent with the comprehensive plan. One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to strengthen the image of the community as a desirable place to live and work. The applicant feels that the increased height in the sign would allow more a more aesthetically pleasing sign while promoting the safety of the public because it would be easier for motorists to see. 2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a single property owner. Page 3 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 Staff believes that an increased monument sign motorists, as it would be easier for the public to Central Avenue. height would be safer for read when traveling along 3. 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 particular propelty. 4. 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 particular property. Site Plan Approval Section 9.104 (ivl) 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 wall sign size, placement and illumination. The proposed plan also meets all the Design Guidelines standards for monument signs in relation to the color of the sign and the types of matetials used to construct it. Howeve/~ the proposed text amendment would be required in order for the applicant to construct a monument sign at 10 feet in height. 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 part of a redevelopment of commercial entities into an economically via!JIe and aesthetically pleasing project. 3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan. There is no applicable area plan for this area. Page 4 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property III the immediate vicinity and the public right-of-way. The proposed sign age meets all the mll1tnJUm setback requirements and all Design Guideline requirements. For this reason, the property in the immediate vicinity should not be adversely impacted. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the text amendment to allow monument signs in the GB District and governed by the Design Overlay Highway District, to be increased to 10 feet in height. The signage plan conforms to all standards outlined in the Design Guidelines as well. Staff recommends approval of the site plan for the liquor store signage at 4950 Central Avenue. Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2007-Pl05, there being ample copies available to the public. Move to adopt Resolution No. 2007-Pl05, being a resolution approving a site plan for the municipal liquor store signage, located at 4950 Central Avenue. Motion: That the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve the text amendment to Code Section 9.106 (P)(i2) to allow a i0-foot monument sign in the Design Overlay Highway District. ATTACHMENTS . Draft Resolution . Draft Ordinance . Location Map . Site Plan . Monument Sign Elevations . Building Signage Page 5 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue ii-foot Height Indicator (Storage Container is 8'6" in Height) Southbound Traffic View From Turn Lane ~~_'~M"",'" '-'-0_'_"-'.'---- . _. _ ,_ September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 Page 6 City of Coiumbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 Central Avenue Southbound Traffic View From Median \ ! -l:; ;- Northbound Traffic Vie\A,f From Sidewalk September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 ~ Page 7 City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission Top Valu Liquor Site Plan, 4950 central Avenue September 5, 2007 Case # 2007-0904 Northbound Traffic View From Median Page 8 RESOLUTWN NO. 2007-]['Z05 RESOLUTiON OF THE fLANNlING AND ZONING COMMIISSWN AIPIPROVIING A SHE IPLAN FOR SIIGNAGE 1I,'OR A MUNICIPAL L1IQUOR STORE WHHlN THE CHY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2007 -0904) has been submitted by Oertel Architects to the Planning anu Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the [ollowing site: ADDRESS: 4950 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval [or signage [or a l11unicipalliquor store. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on September 5, 2007; WHERJKAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and reconU11endations ofthe City sta[fregarding the cifect ofthe proposeu site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community anu its Comprehcnsive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses. traffic, property valucs, light, air, danger o[ fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and NOW, 'fHEREFO RE, BE n RESOLVE]} by the Planning and Zoning Conunission o[ the City of Columbia Heights a[ter reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and adopts the following finuings: 1. The site plan conforms to all applicable rcquirements o[ 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 rr RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become pmi ofthis permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this permit shall becomc null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar veal' after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal ofthe permit. Resolution No. 2006-PZ05 Page 2 Passcd this 5th day of September 2007, Offcred by: Seconded by: RollCall: Ayes: Nays: CHAIR Marlaine Szurek Attcst: ------------------- -------.---.----------- ---------- ----,------- ----------- --- ---------..----- _.-----_._~- SECRETARY, Shclley Hanson Approval is contingcnt upon execution and return of this document to thc City Planning Office. I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above. Date Jeff Oertel ORDINANCE NO. XXXX BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 1490, CITY CODE OF 2005 RELATING TO MONUMENT SIGNS WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS Thc City of Columbia Hcights does ordain: Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.106 (P)(l2) of the Columbia Heights City Code, IS proposed to include the following additions and deletions: S 9.106 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (P) Off-street parking and loading (12)Signs in the GB, General Business District. (a) Permitted signs. In thc GB, Gencral Business District, thc following signs shall be permitted: 1. Any number of walls signs on any side of a building not to exceed 200 square feet of total surface area for all wall sign surfaces and limited to one surface pCI' sign. Provided, however, that if a parcel of land on which a building is located directly abuts residentially zoned land, no wall sign may be locatcd on the side of the building that faces the abutting residential parcel. 2. One freestanding pylon sign only if the building or structure is located adjaeent to a state trunk highway and located 20 feet or more from the front lot line, not to exeeed 75 square feet per surfaee and limited to two surfaees. Provided, however, that (a) if the building contains more than 80,000 square feet of gross floor area or the site on which the building is located eontains more than 90,000 square feet of surface area, (b) if the street frontage of the site on whieh the building or strueture is located exeeeds ISO feet in length, and ( c) if the building is located 20 feet or more from the front lot line and is located adjacent to a state trunk highway, a seeond fi'ecst:mding sign not to exceed 75 square feet and limited to two surfaces shall be permitted at a location at least 50 feet distant fi'om any other freestanding sign and at least 25 fcet distant from the lot line of any adjoining parcel of and other than a street or alley. 3. If not located adjacent to a state trunk highway and/or where the 20- foot building setback cannot be met, one monumcnt sign not to excecd 40 square feet in size, limited to two sides, not to exceed 8 feet in height, and setback a minimum of 5 fect fi'0l1l any propelty line. If such property is located in the Design Overlay Highway District, the maximnlll height of the mounment sign may be increased to 10 feet. 4. Any pylon or monument sign mnst be a minimum of five feet from any building or structure on the same lot. 5. Onc wall sign on each side of the building that faces a public alley, not to exceed four square feet per surface and limited to onc surface per sign. 6. One area identification sign for each shopping centcr, not to exceed 100 square fect per surface, limited to four surfaces, in addition to one wall sign for each primary use business, not to exceed 100 square feet per surface, limited to one surface. 7. One identification sign for each use other than primary use, not to exceed two square feet per surface, and limited to one surface. 8. One wall sign per building with an area of the lesser of 20 square feet or Yz square foot for each front foot of a building or structure provided that thc said sign is located on the samc side of the building as an entrance approved by the City Building Official as a public entrance and provided that the said public entrance and sign faces a parking facility designated by the city as approved public parking. (b) Restrictions. Permitted signs in the GB, General Business District, are subject to the following restrictions: 1. Total signage shall not exceed two square feet for each front foot of building or structure. In the case of multiple occupancy, the wall surface for each tenant, user or ovvner shall include only the surface area on the exterior fayade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 2. The maximum height of a sign, including its structures, shall include only the surface area on the exterior fayade of the premises occupied by such tenant, user or owner. 3. The maximum height of a pylon sign, including its structures, shall not exceed 25 feet above the grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater. The maximum height of a monument sign, including its structures, shall not exceed 8 feet above grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater~, unless the monument sign is located in the Design Overlay Highway District, in which the maximum height may be increased to 10 feet above grade at street level or at the base of the sign, whichever is greater. 4. The sign number and area permitted by this section are considered maximum. 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PAm, wIN 55105 ~.""=".".."",, TEL: 651/696-51R6 www.oertelarchitects.com FAX: 651/696-5188 l~~"""-""~'" DATE: TO: ATTN: COPY: FROM: RE: August 24, 2007 City of Columbia Heights Bill Elrite Walt Fehst, Jeff Sargent Diane Trout-Oertel Columbia Heights Sigt1age Ordinance il,l11endl11ent MEMORANDUM REASON FOR REQUEST A revision to the sigt1age ordinance as it pertains to the Highway District is requested as follows: Increase the allowable height of gt'Olmd or monument signs fi'om 8' -0" to 11' -0", The reason for the rcquest is better visibility, Central Avenue is a busy highway with two lanes of tratlic in both directiuns and many distractions snch as the blight lights associated with a c01llinercial ship. Dlivers need to look across two or tin'ee lanes of h'affic to see sigt1s on the opposite side of the street. For example, coming from the sonth, drivers will need to look across two or tlll'ee lanes of traffic to see the monument sign at the Top Valu Liquor Store. Coming from thc n01th, the bright lights of the Super A.l11erica and a number of poles, including traffic lights, will interfere with visibility of its sigJ1age. Also, Cenh'al Avenue is situated at a higher elevation in relation to the Top Valu Liquor Store and its neighbors to the south, which are situated in a slight depression, Undcr these conditions a higher, larger monument sign is easier to read and therefore safer to the public, A brief survey of zoning codes for other cities in the Twin Cities area indicates that that a revised allowable height of 11 '-0" or cven 12"-0" is consistent with the heights allowed for gt'ound or monumcnt sigt1s in the Mctro area. The attached list suggests that the median height of gt'ound or monument sigt1s in the Metro area is xx" -0" and the average height is xx' -", CI7fJ! OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTli DATE: AUGUST 24, 2~()7 1'0: JEFF SARGENT PLANNER FROM: W~LUAi"I JELRITE FINANCE DIRECTOR RE: ATTACHMENT TO ZOmNG AJ\1lENDIVffiNT APlPUCAHON Back~round The City of Columbia Heights is in the process of constmcting two liquor stores. The site plans for the stores have been completed, submitted and approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission. Vfben the site plans were submitted they did not include the monument signs. The reason for this was that we were unable to design a sign that would fulfill our needs within the 8- foot height restriction. We have now designed a sign that is 11 feet high that blel1lis in veq well and follows the architectural design ofthe building. Weare requesting approval either through a variance or a code change to allow for an ll-foot high sign. In reviewing tins \vith the City Manager and the CommUlnty Development Director, it was their strong feeling that the best solution to tlns was a change to the zoning code to allow for an ii-foot high sign. Need for a Lar~er Si~n Vie feel that there are several justifications for a Ingher sign. Several of the reasons used for the Sarna location also apply to this location. Vehicles that are headed north on CentTal Avenue are moving uplnl1, the liquor store is on the opposite side of the street and has a limited view. Velncles headed south have a more restricted view as the site is blocked by the Super Amelica station, the bus stop, and utility poles. At night thc Super America station bas sigInJicant lighting that obscures the liquor store and sigIlage. The proposed SigIl is a monument dougbnut sign tbat is ii-feet tall. The center open pOliion of the sign is approximately 4'8" by 6"8". The SigIl was designed with this opelnng for the potential addition of a reader board in the opening in the future. It was felt that for a stationary reader board to be effective the miInmlUn size 111ust be 4-feet Ingh by six-feet wide. Working with tins measurement and putting an adequate, attractive base nnder the sign, as well as adding a minimal SigIl to the top of the monlUnent, is how we reached the II-foot height. Cutting back on the base, the open dougbnut space, or the actual SigIl on top ofthe monument would gI'eatly deter from the appearance and effectiveness of the sigIl. CUlTent Status ofthe Proiect I feel it is worth noting that this is the only requested exception or variance to city ordulances for the liquor stores project. Although it was difficult to comply with all zoInng and design guidelines due to the slope and location of the Jots, tlns has been accomplished. 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P.o.,UL, I-IINNESOTA 55105 (651) 596"5) 86 TO;"- (651) 695-5188 FAX "O.!~, ~"'~ COLUMBIA HEIGHTS MUNICIP AL LIQUOR ,,'--{l' :2'-0' .2'-0' ,,'-,,' :1'-0' I I "'''' I I [Q}=---===---~ 0 I COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, A-I.N I :01 STORE #1 - 50TH & CENTRAL l/2' '" I' 0" CD pi AN @ OPENING MONUMENT SIGN l/2" '" 1'-0" "'''''='"[J~~_" 07 -07 I~-~ MAY 30, 2007 C'~~'i ",., ANC, BCI-l, EMW JLO I HEREBY CERTlFY TI-iAT THIS DaCUll.ENT WAS PREP.ARED BY 1/.:::: OR UNDER MY DiRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY REGISTERED ARCHfTi::CT IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA ....JM.'t......li-.2ll I:'i041l ~="'J.I'- MONUMENT SIGN AO IE JU JU 2 DHE ? Ul <'! 3 ISSUED: I HEREBY CERTIFY I HAT I HIS DocuMENT WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER My DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AfA A DULY UCENSED ARCHITECT IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. COLUMBIA HEIGH I S LIQUOR STORES COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN DESCRIPTION; SITE LOCA liON PLOTTED: 8-24-2007 FILE NAME: AO.1 0707.dwg SIGI-l,....TURE DATE REGJSTPJ>.T10N PROPERTY LINE 4 sign NEN MONUMENT SIGN LOCATION SI~1 \ 20 Y ONNER PREVIOUS PROPOSED LOCATION OF MONUMENT SIGN OERTEL ARCHITI::.CTS 1795 SAINT CLAIR AVE, / ST. PAUL, MN 55105 (651) 696-5186/16511 696-5188 FAX www.oerlelarchitects.com SHEEr NO, , ~-.:' / -,-- ,. ..-." , ' \ ':- - '", "-':'-r l"- ,- <~ ~ I <, .', ,.,;,1'1~1 <;~>l"'\:i'i' ';"~-,'m , .' ,I ". 1f' ->t u.t. '., ., }~ " ; '. ,L S: -,h ;;( ''!;; 'i "~i>,\::1 ~ "f 'Ill!) ~'''I<f~l I'll! '/~IX:(;,' I I. , ' ".", ,'i" .0','" '10' , r' \ 'i ' ''', ^ ",' fi1' '," " ,,; , Ii { f 'Iii " I'I,,",},I .,.' 'I ,1"'" ; ':;, ,I" ' ,', r ' ''''.' I ',' I";" ' ,,~' 'd',) :"~ ' ,Ji,l~, ' , ,I "i, ,'C, ",,' 'I .",,1'1 ,,/)/,\., I , 1",1',\1 ,~: ~'kll'~<< 'Jl!lj;:'~';Y;;'~':" ~~ l'\"i\I{"": ~-<- '1tt,^, J<:f'i\.i~I!Yl'6: . ',""" 1~'1~\' Je 1 ' .}t It ; ~',,; :1'" ,if"" '. 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".;," ,'\ l''''\~ "'(~l"-" .tl\< '\",' ~'" j v'~~' } 1 t' f II ~ " t 0;',... ~,,' l. j' ,[I ,J-'-,. "f'~~ "~.\,,,". v~ ' :H ~:.t, . .....1~1;~{ }\:$' 0\ ~l\\ '..' 1,.(1 \ "PJ" <\ r:t.; '~\: ~~ ",(,,: ,1, \' '~f;' ,~.( ,{ \,::i' \,''i~'1 ,1,. ,~4 {, ; , I!~ ' (,\\Hi ,,'(~ \', \.N~~tl,~\.:~ f f';l i,-t ~~'t ~ l'\'l~ " :}~~i,:;i,l~\;:.')r.; ,:~~~,( ._ "<,,.1. ,,: l,t!: '(th\,\,;' (\ \ . _(~, :l', d'~ r 'l. ?~- CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 590 40th Avenue N.E.. Columbia Heights, MN 55421.387K (763) 706.3600 TDD (763) 706.3692 Visit Our Website lit: j\'lI'w.ci.colwnbiu-hei&hts.11I11.US Memo to Design Guidelines Date: From: Re: August 16, 2007 . Jeff Sargent, City Planner J5 Signs in Design Guidelines Districts The Design Guidelines indicate the following: Applicability: The guidelines apply to all nonresidential, mixed use and/or multifamily buildings, and to the following activities: . New construction; . Any exterior changes, including repainting, with the exception of replacement or repair of existing materials; . Any internal remodeling or expansion activity that increases the overall size of the building by 10 percent or more; . Any development or expansion of parking areas that would result in a lot with more than four parking spaces. Minor alterations such as repainting may be handled administratively, as determined by the City Planner. After reviewing the rules of applicability, the City Planner and the Community Development Director determined that a sign reface, as well as an upgrade to a preexisting sign, shall be considered a minor alteration and shall not be subject to site plan review by the Planning Commission. Any proposed signage for new building construction, or any major sign plan overhaul to an existing building, shall be considered a major alteration and shall be subject to site plan review by the Planning Commission. THE CiTY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE 8M~IS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERViCES EQUAL. OPPOR I UNITY EMPLOYER