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MLMB~RS:
Marlaine Szurel<, Chair
Dorn1a Schmitt
Rob Fiorendino
Mike Peterson
Davrd Tl~ompson
~~nNr~~~~ xrr~ ~~;r~~~~ cu~~rv~ISS~arv MEETI~rG
7:00 PM TUESDAY, JUN~ 2, 2009
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAIVI~ERS
590 - 40~~ AVENUE NE
1. Roll CaII
Minutes (May 5, 2009 meeting),
May 27, 2Q09 Infarmal Jaint Meeting also attached.
2. Pu61ic riearings:
Case #2009-0601 Conditional Use Pennit (Outdoor Sales and Display)
4340 ~entral Avenue
Frattallone's Ace Hardware
Case #2009-0602 Interiln Use Permit (Fireworlcs Sales)
4005 Central Avenue
Renaissance Fireworlcs
Case #2009-0603 Land Use Approval
University Heights TIF District
Ciry ~f Columbia Heights
3. New Business
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn
The Responsibility of the Ptanning Cammission is to:
* Faitl~fully serve the public interest.
~ Repl°esent existing and future residents, and base our decisians and recol~imer~datians
on tl~e Coinprehensive Ptai~ and Zoning Ordinance.
• t~ecognize tihe r~gilts of citizelis to participate in planning decisions.
~ Protect tlze natural e~lviromnenf al~d ti2e l~eritage of the built e~tviromllent.
• Exercise fair, hot~est, and it~dependent judgn~eilt.
m Abstaiyl fi•am participatian when tl~ey may clir~ctiy c,r indirect~y ~ez~e~it f~•~n~ a~la.~a~ing
decision.
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES I'JOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY W EMPLOYMENT C3R THE PROVISION 6F SERVICES
EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MAY 5, 20Q9
~:aa PM
The meeting was called to arder at 7:00 pm by Chair-Marlau~e Szurek.
Commission Members present- Thoinpson, Fiarendino, Schmitt, Szurek and Peterson (arrived at 7:03 pm}.
A1so present were Jeff Sargent (City Planner), Gary Petersan (Council Liais6n), a.l~d Shelley Hansan
(Secretary).
Motion by Schmitt, seconded by Thonz~son, to app~rove the rr2inutes fi~om the fneeting of March 3, 2009. All
ayes. MOTIDN PASSED.
PUBLIC FIEARI[NGS
CASE NUMBER: 2009-0501.
APPLICANT: Fairview Clinic
LOCATION: 4000 Central Avenue
REQUEST: Site Plan
INTRODUCTION
Sargent explained tl~at Spectrum Si~7s is requesting a Site Plan approval for the ulstallati~n of a new
monument sign for the Fairview Clinic located at 4000 Central Avenue. This building has been the
location for the Colu~nbia Park Cliz~ic, and Fairview Clinic lzas become a recent co-tenant. Sargent
reviewed the details of the request aild the City's requirements.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Coinprehensive Plaz~ guides this area far Commcrcial related activities a~rd pr~vides oppartusiities a17d
mechanisms far successful redevelopment of targeted areas witliin the cominunity, by ei~liancing the unage
a.~~ v:abilit~~ ~f the ~entral and 4~~' Ave~uE corrdar. (3z-a~ w~y tn ~~;c~n,~lish thi~ g~~~ is to:- tne ~us~~~esses
alang Ccntral and 40~' Avenue to confann ta the ~esign Guidelines far commercial-relateci activity. By
~sing a m€~zi~unent sign instead of a py1Qn sign, ~'air~ziew Clinic's si~nage plan wouid be cansistent wi~11 the
Design ~uidelines and thus consistent with the Coinprehensive P1an.
~ONING ORDINANCE
The property is located in the Central Business District (CBD), as are the surrounding properties. The
subject parcel is also located within the Design Overlay Central Business District, a.nd is subject the
regulations for such properties.
The City Code at Sectian 9.106 (P}(11} states that manumelat signs in the CBD District shall be liinited to
40 square feet per side, epght f~~t in height, azld sl~all be set back a minimum of five feet from all praperty
iines. The applicant's sign pian ilidicates that the monument sign will be 7'9" in height and 38.5 square
feet in area. The site plan for the sign also indicates that the molzument sign wiil be loc~ted six (6) feet
from the praperty line alolzg 40~' Aveiaue.
~ESI~~ ~LTII~E~,II~~S
SIGNAGE. TI~e Design Guidelii~e~ prohlbit t1~e use of ~ylc~n si~as aild rec~uire that all ~nan ent signs be
cc~ns~ructea of r~zaterials cc~n~~atible wit~ thos~ t1~at are ~zsed on tl~e principal st~aac~~.are. The p~•c~~~sed ~l~ns
i~ldicate that ~he monument sign's base wi1T be canstructed af briek and will he calored to inatch tl~e
build'uig.
Plaiuling 8~ Zorung Comirussion Minutes
Page 2
May 5, 2009
The Design Guidelines also prohibit internally lit box signs. The propased monument sign incorporates
intemally lit routed letters, which is consistent with the intent of the Design Guidelines.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Site Plan Approval
Section 9.104 (IVn requires that the Plaruung and Zoning Commission shall make each of the following
findings before approving a site plan:
i. T'rae ~iie pP~nn conforms io all appiica~de requirements of tnis article
The proposed site plan meets all the Design Guidelines standards for monument signs in relation to
the calor ~~the sign and the type~ of materials used to cons~uct it.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan.
The proposed sign plan is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it is consistent with the
Design Overlay Central Business District.
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 proposec~ signage meets all the minimum setback requirements and all Design Guideline
requi~erraer~Ps. ~'ar this reason, ihe properry in ihe immediate vicinity shouia% not Be adversely
impacted.
RECOlVIlV~NDATION
The signage plan conforms to all standards outlined in the Design Guidelines. Staff recommends approval
of the site plan for the Fairview Clinic, located at 4000 Central Avenue.
Quesiions from Meml~ers:
Szurek aske~ if this locatian had ~ver had a monument sign befar~. 5argent tald her they Iiad not.
Fiorend'u1a asked what would prohibit them fram refacing this internally lit sign in the future to inake it
appear more like the white bax sign we want to prevent. 5argent sta.ted any refacing af the sign wauld still
l~~ve t~ n~eet th~ ~esigx~ Cfufd~~ines and t~sat staff ~ro~uld 1~and1~ this a '~stratively.
Schmltt co ~ntec~ that the sign laoks as thaugl~ rt wall be appr~ximately the sar~e ~e~ght as the ~inancial
C3ne sign.
Petersan thought the prapased sign laoked good and wauld be a nice additian to the site.
Plann.ing & Zoning Commission Minutes
Page 3
May 5, 2009
Public Hearin~ Opened.
No one was present ta speak on this issue.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion by Fio~~endino, seconded by Pete~son, to waive the reading o,f Resolution No. 2009-PZOS, there
bei~~g a~~zple co~ies available ta t1~e puUlic. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Fiorendino, seconded by Peterson, to adopt Resolution No. 2009-PZOS, being a resolution
app~~ovin~- a site pZan f~~^ FairviPw Clinic, loc~tec?' at 40~J~J Cent.~~l ~1 ~~er~e. AZZ ayes. ~~~T~ ~T r P~SSE~.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-PZOS
~ESt~L~J'~I~N OF TH7E P~ANNING ~-Sl~D ZOl~TING COIVIMISSION APPRO~ING A 5ITE PLAN
FOR SIGNAGI~ AT 4000 CENTI~AL AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF COLLTIVIBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2009-OSOi) has been submitted by S~ectrutn Signs, dou~g business far
Fairview Clinic, to the Planning and Zoning Commissian requesting a site plan approval from the City of
Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4000 Centrai Avenue
LEGA~. ~~~~~?~''1'Ic~i~: np ftP ~~ ~`'~n~ ~~i.
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THE APPLICANT SEEKS `T~HE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan appravai for signage for
Fairvzew Clinic lacated at 4400 Central Avenue.
WHEREAS, the Planning Comzr~ission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zor~iiig Code on
May 5, 2009;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoiung Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of the
City staff regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upan the health, safety, and welfare of the
community and its Camprehensive P1an, as well as any concenls related ta compatibiiity af uses, fraffic,
property values, light, air, danger of fire, al~d risk to public safety in tl~e surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the P1ani~ing and Zoning Cormnission aecepts and
adopts tl~e folla~~ring findings:
~. ~ 1z~ site plan can~'o~-n7s to all applicable requirez~z~ilts c~f th~ s article, except signage.
2, The site plar~ is cons~stent uritll th~ applicable prc~visians s~f th~ city's c~mprehensive p1a~~.
3. ~"~ae site plan ~s ~onsis~en~ ~~it~ any a~~11~~b1~ ~re~ pl~r~.
4. The srte plar~ minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and tlze public
right-of-way.
Playu~ing & Zoning Commission Minutes
Page 4
May S, 2009
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 sha11 become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar Year
aiter the approva~ date, subject to periiion ior renewai af f.iie pe~rnit.
Passed this 5~' day af May, 2009,
Offered by: Fiorendino
Seconded by: Peterson
Roll Call: All ayes
CHAIR Marlaine Szurek
~i ~tv ct:
SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson
Approval is contingent upan execution and return of this document to the City Plamung Office.
I haVe read and agree to the canditions of this resolution as outlined above.
Richard Ferraro Date
CASE NUMBER: 2009-0502
~PI;I~ ~I~?'E': ~Jiaa~ ~'_ ~iggi~~
LOCATION: 4~3~ [Tniversity Avenue
RE~UEST: ~2.ezaning of g~rc~pe~-4~y from LB ta R-2A
SACKGROUND
At this time, Mr. Alan Wiggins is requesting a zaning amendment to rezone the property at 4337 University
Avenue from LB, Limited Business, to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential.
The previous use of the property was a single-family residence. ~he L~3, Limiteci Business zoning
classification does not a11ow single-family dweliing units as a pernutted use. For this reasan, the property
was considered lega~ly nonconforming when it was being used as a single-family house. Minnesc~ta State
Statutes state that all nanconfarmities may continue their existence until the nonconformity or occupancy is
discontinued far a periad af more than one year. In 2007, the property went inta foreclosure and the house
becarr~e vacant, Last n~~nth, the appiicant purchased the praperty with the intent of residing in it.
S~a~f informed N`~r. ~Tiggins ~~~at th~ prc~~~rty was cansgde~ed ~c~a~c~r~ffc~ ~` g ia~ tha~ th~ ~n~-ye~r pe?•~a1
I~ad elapsed and s~ngle-farn~iy ~s~s w~re not pen~litted in the LB, Lur~ited ~usiness zailing classificatian.
~:t tl~~t t~i~~, t~e a~pl~ca~~ inc~~i~°ed ~bc~ut r~~an~~~ t~e ~rapert~% to ~-2~, ~ne a.nd T~vo ~'air~~l~ ~eside~~tia~
sa tliat the property may be reaccupied as a single-farnily use.
Planning & Zoning Corrunission Mulutes
Page 5
May 5, 2409
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Coinprehensive Plan currently guides the property Transit Oriented Develapment {TOD}. This
~idance allows for a mixtuxe of neighl~orha~d service-oriented develapment with varying densities o~
residential development. A single-fainily use would be consistent with the appropriate uses for this
Comprehensive Plan guidance.
ZONING ORDINAl`1CE
The subject property is currently zoned LB, Liinited Business, as are the praperties to the north. The
property directly to the south is zoned R-2A, ~ne and Two Family Residential. The proposed zaning
C1~SSl~~~tic~It ft~r t~1~ S»1b~~~t prppe;rtv ic ~il~~ R-~A~ C~i~P ap{,1 'j'w~ F~rrZilv 12PCir~Plntial~ a~ri ~,~rn~lrl }jP
consistent with the zoning classification in the area. Rezoning the praperty would also be consistent with
the historic use of the property as a single-family house. Sar~ent explained this is not considered a spat
rezonulg wl~ich the City tries to avoid because the re-zoning would coincide with the propei-ties to the
south.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (F} of the Columbia Heights zoiung code requires that the City Coiuzcil make each of the
falla~ving findul~s befare appravuzg a zaning alilend~nent:
1. The amendment is cansistent with the Colnprehensive Plan.
The Co~nprehensive Plan cur~•ently guides the p~operty TNansit Oriented Develo~ment (2'OD). This
guidance allo~vs f~r a~nixture af neighbr~rhaoci'service-ariented development with varyii~g densities
of residential development. A szngle family use would be consistent with the a~pNO~riate uses for
rj?i;~ ~'n7z?~ye]?vTZci»P I~l~tZ o !l~l~r??C2.
2. The amendn7ent is in the public interest and is nat solely for the benefit of a single property
owner.
Althouglz the p~^o~osed reaaning of the ~~a~e~ty at 4337 University is vza request fi~or7a a srng-le
pr°oper~ty oivr~er, the bene~t of t1~e propef~ty being rezoned is to the ~ublic. ~ithaut the ~°ezo~~ing, the
house would sit vacant indefinitely, o~ until a~arospective developer would purchase the la1~d for
redevelop»~ent. Staf, f r~ecanzrnends rezoning the ~arcel to enable the historzc use of the pro~erty to
continue.
3. Where the amendn~ent is to challge the zoning classification of a particular propei-ty, the existing
use of tlle praperty and the zoning ciassification of property within the beneral area of the
property in question are campatible with the praposed zoning classificatian.
The ~revious use af the propeNty was a single farnily house. The proposed zoning classificatzon is
consistent witli the zc~ning classi~catiar~ in the gene~al c~rea, and the ~rc~~rc~sed use o~tl~e p~°a~e~t~ is
~~tZSistent svith t~e his~o~zc usE a~~he ~ro~ert~.
Pla.nuiug & Zoning Commission Minutes
Page 6
May 5, 2009
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 piaced in the current zoning
classification.
It is unclear as to why the property was originally zoned LB, Limited Business. It is conceivable
that the intersection of 44th Avenue a~~d University Avenue could be redeveloped into a commercial
entity, and that the property at 4337 University 14venue was included in the LB District ta ensure
that enough land was set aside for such a development.
With that said, the property directly to the noYth is used for multi family residency, and the
lzkelihood of that intersection being redeveloped is slim. The change in the t~-end of development is
that redeveloprnent of the area into a conforming use is not likedy to occur.
RECONIlVIENDATION
Staff r~~or~ends +~~~ Pla~~ing Ccmmission approve t~e re-zonii~g cf ~'337 University A=1~nue.
Questions from members:
There were no questions from the members.
Public Hearin~ Opened:
Michelle Ballentine who recently purchased 4334 4~' Street spoke in favor of the re-zoning. She felt the
property should be zoned in a Residential category and would not support the site being used as a business.
She stated that a business at that location would be an inconvenience for everyone eise in the neighborhood
due to access issues and the fact that all of the surrounding properties are aiso used as residential.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion by Peterson, seconded by Schmitt, that the Planning Commission recommend the Ciry Council
approve the rezoning of the property located at 4337 Ilniversity Avenue from LB. Limited Business to R-
2A, One and Tivo Family Residential. All Ayes. MOTION PASSED.
ThP follnwing orciin~nc~ will ga t~ tl~e City Cauncil May 1 l; 2009.
ORDINANCE h~~"~
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, ESOTA
BEING AN ORDINAI~TCE PERTAIl~tING TO ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT ORDIlYANCE N(J.1428,
PEl2'I' `dG 'I'(3 '~ ZC) G OF A CERT' PR(}PE12~'Y I.eOCA.Z'ED AT 4337 TER~SITY
A~ N~
SE~'I'I~N lt
~ lf.~`, the cu~r~errt za~irzg ~las,sificaei~Ta c~f tl~e ~a•o~ierty dc~es ~~~~ ~11~a~ a single: f'a;nily Lcse as ~~ea~~zaittecl usec~•
aiad
Planning & Zoning Cominission Minutes
Page 7
May 5, 2009
WHEREAS, the historic use of the property has been single family occupa7~cy, which caused t1~e use to be Zegally
norzconforming under zlze current aoni~zg classification; and
WII.EREAS, the previous singie-fainily use was discontinued for more than one year, causing the legal
nonconforming status ta terminate.
WHEREAS, rezoning the subject parcel from LB, Limited Busuzess to R-2A, One and Two Family Residential
provides the re-accupancy of the subject parcel to its historic use; ar~d
WI3EREAS, the rezaning is cansistent with t11e City Comprehensive Plan, asld is in the public interest and not solely
for the benefit of a single property owner; and
WI~REAS, the proposed zoning classification of the property is coinpatible with the surrounding zoning
ciassifications and uses, and
BE IT FUR.THER RESOLVED that the Planning Conlmissian has reviewed and recammends appraval of the
proposed rezoning froln LB, Limited Business District to R-ZA, One and Two Family Residential.
SECTION 2:
T'llis ordinal~ce sllali be in full force and effect from alld after 30 days af~ter its passage.
CASE NUMBER: 2409-0503
~pI.,I~Al~'~': 'd'~~ Vai~e ~.iq~er
LOCA'~IOl`Ta ~9s0 Ce~tral Av~~ue
Q-UESTs Ca~dit~e~al ITse P~rmi~ for IIED Sign
INTRODUCTION
The City of Columbia Heights just recently approved a Zoning Amendment that requires a Conditianai Use
Permit (CUP) for all new digital LED signs installed within the City. At this time Top Va1ue Liquor, a
municipal liquor store, is requesting a CUP in order to comply with the City Code.
e~r.~~~~~r~~~ T~ ~~.~r:
The Cainprehensive Plan designates this area for commercial deveiopment that includes goals far
con~m~rcial ~rad economic development. "I'h~se goals include advacatin~ l~igh quality development a1~d
redevelapir~~zst witl~i t11e colzlrzruriity, ar~d eni~arici~7g tY~e econ~mi~ viability af tl~e coinmunity. T11e
applicant's proposal far a digital LED sign is consistent with these goals, as the sign will be used for a ne~v
camsnercial redevelopment.
Z~I~IN~ ~ II~Tr~1~~E
The praperty ~acated at 4950 ~elitral Ave~~u~ NE ~s zol~ed GB, Gez~eral ~3usiness, ~s are the ~rc~~erties t~
th~ ~artla, vast and s~',zth. T~e praperties ta t11e ~~est are zc~ne~ R-2A aa~~ I?-2L, rJne and TtA~~ Familv
Resadential. D~Dita1 LED siga~s a~e peranitted as a Conditional Use in the CTB, General ~usiness IIistrict.
Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes
Page 8
May 5, 20d9
Top Value Liquor is requesting the proposed LED sign ta be attached to the existing freestanding
monument sign for the store. The LED portion of the sign will be 20 square feet, which is the m~imum
allowable by City Code. To~ Value Liquor will also be required to meet aIl ather rzgulations goven~ing
LED s~gns, which have been attached as conditions of approva~. Sargent referred to the drawings included
in the agenda packets of the proposed signage.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Sectia~ °.~~J~ ~~I; c~ ~he Zer~g ~rd~*~arce ~~tii~nvs r~:nP c~r~:tiens thar ,,,,,~t ~~ ~~t ;n pi'r~F~ ~nr t.~P City
Council to grant a Conditional Use Permit. They are as follows:
l. The use is one of the canditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located,
ar is a substantia.ily similar use as deternuned by the Zoning Adm.i.nistrator.
Digital LED signs are specifically listed as a Conditional Use in the GB, General Business District.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Camprehensive Plan clesignates this area fo~- co~nme~cial development that includes goals far
commercial and economic development. These goals include: strengthening the image of the
community as a desirable place to live and wor1~ p~^oviding opportunities and mechanisms for
successful redeveloprnent of targeted areas, preserving and enhancing the existing conzmercial
areas within the conzrnunity, advocating high quality development and redevelopmerat within the
community, and enhancing the economic viability of the community. The applicant's proposal far a
~,~r'I~o~r~nl !.E'~ cio rc rrJncict~~i ~,it~z (~g~p gpC1lS; [~.S t~e S`i~ ~I~l ~76 usea' fa~ a~ew can~n~erci~d
redevelopment.
3, The use will nQt impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties.
~`he applicant will have to abide by s~ecific development standards as they relate to I, .F.D signs.
These standards u~ere adopted to help ensure a limiting disturbing influence on neighboring
~roperties. Given the docation of the proposed sign and its orientation to Central Avenue, staff feels
that the use will not inzpose hazards on the neighboring properties.
4. The use w-ill nat substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
The use of property in the immediate vicinity will not be dinzinished by the placement of a digital
LE1~ sign at 495D Centr•aZ ~4venue.
So The use will be designed, constructed, aperated and maintained jn a manner that is compatible with
the appearance of the ex~stang or intended character af the surrounding area.
The a~~'ican~ w~ll hczve t~ abF~'e by specifi~ ~'evelopment st~ndards ~s they y~late tQ L~1J sign.~.
Th~se standa~•ds w~ll h~l~ ens~~~e carrpatibility ~s%ztTi thE a~per~rar~ce af th~ existfng sur~r~aundiaag
crrea.
6, The use and praperty upon which the use is Iocated are adequately served by essential public
facilities and servicesa
This is carrect.
Planniilg & Zaning Commission Minutes
Page 9
May ~, 2009
7. Adequate measures have been ar wiil be taken to ininimize traffic congestian on the public streets
and to pravide far appropriate on-site circulation af traffic.
The use of a digital LED sign at this locati~n will r~at affect traffi.c.
8. The use will nat cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cuinulative effect of other uses is the unmediate viciiuty.
By subjecting the use of a digital LED sign to specific developrnent standards, it is intended that the
use will ~~ot cause a negative cumuZative e.ffect.
9. The use complies ~vith all other applicable regulatioizs for the district in which it is located.
Thr.'s is co~rect.
RECOl~'Il1~CNDATION
Staff recommends approval of tlze pro~osed CUP for a digital LED sign far the Top Value Liquar Store
located at 4950 Centrai Avenue.
Questions from the members:
Schznitt asked why they are requesting an approval for just one sign at this time. Aren't there plans to do
this at the other location(s) also? Sargent said that the Liquar Store is requesting a sign at this location only
for the time being.
~ciciSCiII ilau i,Gii~~TiiS iiiai ~~I~ SI~"i'i IS iCiCi CivS~ iC'i ~il~ ~viii~T aliu ~i.iic IiliciSGC~iv12 iS a~T'eaC~j~ ~iu~f:i~.~,
especially when driving south an Central Ave. He questions wliether it will talce away froin the aesthetics
of the cui~ent sign, and if it will even be noticed. He thaugl~t it would have Iooked nicer if t~ie sig11 would
have been placed inore ii1 the center of the property, rather than so near the carner. He was concerned that
adding a rnessage board to the current sign inay be ~etruiiental to tlie safety of the traffic at that
intersection.
Szurek stated she also thought the area looked cluttered and that it should have been placed a little further
south on the property.
Sargent agreed these ~re all valid paints, but the sign is already in plaee. He wei~t on tcs say that tl~e Liquar
Store znay have to adjust the size of tl~e lettering that will be the most advanta~eaus to thezn. And he
remincled members that the message l~as to stay coizstant for 10 minutes at a tiine, sa the impact an traffic
safety should be minunal.
~u~1ic ~Iearin~ ~peneci:
~heril~n I~avies fram 5001 3acksan St stated that traf€ic l~as ir~creased a Iat since tl~e Liquor Store built at
t11at s:te, an~ t1~se new Sc~nie dritle~i~ ivi1~ catzsc it to ~~erease ~=r~n ~c~re. ~~e is vc~~~e~~d t'~at tl~~
intersectian is so busy and so cluttered that it is becaming dangeraus. She feels this type af signage will
make it w~orse. These businesses were nat located there whel~ they purchased their hame.
Planning & Zoning Comrnission Minutes
Page 10
May 5, 2003
Fiorendino stated he understood her concerns, but there are restrictians in place that should help limit the
impact. And he feels the new sign regulations pravide for more attractive signs than what has been used in
the past.
Schmitt agreed that Centrai Avenue is a busy street, but feels it is good that the businesses aiong there are
doing well. It is a business street and it is the City's hope that they thrive. She said tbe sign would be
sirnilar ta St. Anthony Liquar stares and that she thought it was a nice looking sign.
Public HearinQ Closed.
Mation by Schmitt, seconded by Thompson, that the Planning Cornmission recommends the City Council
approve the Conditianad Llse d'ermit for a for a digital ~ED sign for the Top T~izlue Liquor Stare docated at
4ySD ~'entral" Avenue, sutiject to ceYtain cond'itions of approval t%at have deen founa to be necessary to
protect the public interest and ensure complfance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development
Or~dir~xrce, includirg:
1. The dynamic LED signs may occupy no more than fifty percent (SD%) of the actual copy and
graphic area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic LED signs,
even if not used. Only one, contig-uous dynamac dasplay area is allowed on a sign face.
2. The dynamic LED sign may not change or move more often than once every ten (10) minutes,
except one for which changes are necessary to correct hour-and-minute, date, or temperature
information.
3. A display of tinze, date or tem~erature information may change as frequently as once every ten (1 D)
seconds, however information displayed not relating to the c~ate, time or temperature must not
change or move more often t~zan once every ten (1Oj minutes.
4. T.he inaages and messages ca'isplcayed m~st b~ static, ~nd the ~arasitiota frona otae state dzsplczy to
another must be instantaneous without any special effects. Motion, animation and video images are
prohibited on dynamic LED sign displays.
S. The images and fnessages displayed must be complete in themselves, without continuation in
content to the lzext image or ~rzessage or to any other sign.
6. The dynamzc LED signs must be designed ar~d equipped ta freeze the device in ane position if a
nzalfunctian shall occur. The displays must also be equip~ed with a t~zeans to im~nediately
a'iscontinue the disp.lay if it malfun~tior_s, and th.s sTgr owner naust imrnedi~tely stop the dy~~anaic
display when notified by the city that it is not complying with the standards of this ordinance.
7. ~Tze ca~ynamic ~~"d~ ~igtas rrzay not ezeeecl cr raaczximr~m illurrtznc~fiora of 5, 000 ytit.s ~ccanc~elc~s per square
t~aeter~) c~zcrin~ daylight houYS and a mcrxinzuan illurnination of S00 nits (canc~elas~er squaYe r~aeter}
betrveen dusk tn dcnvn rzs n2easured fronz tl~e u ign's f~zce at maxia~~una brightness. The dynamic LE1~
signs rnatist hc~ve ~zaa automatic dimmer control to~roc~uce a distinct illurninatian change from a
higher° i1l~r~tinataan level tc a lo~e~° level for ihe i~rr~e per°~ad betv~,een one-half haur vefof-E sunset
and one half-haur-° after su3zrise.
Planning & Zoning Coirunission Meeting
Page 11
May 5, 2009
Ayes: Thompson, Fiorendino, Szurek, and Sclunitt Nay: Peterson (for safety reasons}. MOTION
PASSED.
The following Resolution will go to the City Council May 1 l, 2009.
D12AFT RESOLUTION NO. 2009-XX
RE50LUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
TaP VALUE LIQUOR
WITHIN T~IE CITY OF COLUTVVIBIA HEIGHTS, NIINNESOTA
~i~JHEREA~, a propasal (Cas~ #2009-0503) has heen submitted by Top Value Liquor to the City Council requestin~
a canditional use ~ermit from tt~e City of i;oium:bia Heights at tne ioliowing site:
AII~DRESS: 495~ ~~n~ral AvemuP
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Qn file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Pennit per Code
Section 9.106 {P}(13){c)l, to allow a dynainic LED sign in the GB, General Business District.
~J6'HEREA~, the Planning Canunission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on
May 5, 2009;
WIiEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and reconunendations of the Planning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditionai use permit upon the health, safety, and
welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as azly concerns related to compatibility of
uses, tra~c, 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 Calumbia Heights after
reviewing the proposal5 that the City Council accepts and adopts the following fmdings of the Plam~ilig
Carmnissian:
1. The use is one of tl~e conditional uses listed for the zoning distr~ct in which the property is located,
ar is a substantially su~niiar use as detennined by the Zoz~ig Adininistrator.
2. The use is u1 harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3, Th~ us~ will not i~nvose hazards or distributing ulfluences on ncighborin~ properties.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of praperty in the immediate viciiuty.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and rnai~itained in a manner tha# is compatible with
th~ app~~rance af tlle existin~ or intended character af the surrounding area.
6. The use and prapert~ upon w~iich the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
7. hdequate m~asures ha~e beei~ or vvi11 be taken to mirgimize traffie ~o~~bes~i~~ c~a~ the ~~ubli~ st~•~ets
a~~d to prov~de fc~r appropriate c~n-site circulat~on aftra~c.
8. The use wi11 not cause a negat~~re curnulative effect, when considered in canjup~ct~oil with t1~e
cuunu7ative effect of other uses i~~ the immed~at~ vicinity.
9. T~~ us~ com~I~es ~v~tl~ a1I c~~her ap~Slicat~le regul~tions for tl~v ~'istric~ i~ ~v~tic~ :t ~s 1c~cated.
Planning & Zoning Commissian Minutes
Page 12
May 5, 2009
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become
part af this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree that this pernut
shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1) calendar year after the
approval date, subject ta petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The dynamic LED signs nzay occupy no more than fifty percent (SO%) o, f the actual copy and
b aphic area. The remainder of the sign must not have the capability to have dynamic LED signs,
even if not used. Only one, contiguous dynamic display area is allowed on a sign face.
2. The dynamic LED sign may not change or move rrcore o, ften than once every ten (10) minutes,
except one for which changes are necessary to correct hour-and-minute, date, or temperature
information.
3. A display of time, date or temperature information may change as frequently as once every ten (10)
s~ecands, howe~e~ info~rrtctian dis~layed rot ~elating to the d~te, tirne t~t~ tenzperatu: e r,~ust not
change or move more often than once every ten (10) ininutes.
4. The images and messages displayed must be static, and the transition from one state display to
another must be instantaneous without any special effects. Motion, animation and vzdeo images are
prohibited on dynamzc LED sign displays.
S. The images arzd messages displayed must be complete in thenzselves, wzthout continuation in
content to the next image or message or to any other sign.
6. The dynamic LED signs must be designed and equipped to fr•eeze the device in one position if a
rnalfunction shall occur. The displays must also be eqzcipped with a means to immediately
dzscontinue the display ij it ta2alfunctions, and the sign owner must immecziatety stop tne aynamic
display ~s~hen notified by the city that it is not complying with the standards of this ordinance.
7. The dynamic LED signs may not exceed a maximum illumination of 5, 000 nits (candelas per square
meter) during daylight hours and a maximunz illumination of S00 nits (candelas per square meter)
between dusk to dawn as measured from the sign's face at maximum brightness. The dynamic LED
signs must have an autonzatic dimmer control to produce a distinct illumination change from a
higher illumination level to a lower level for the tinze period between one-half hour before sunset
d~'32~ rJ?ZS T2~'Zf-IZQ~Y ~'ftBY Stll?YZSp.
CA~E l~TMBER: 2009-0504
API'I~I~r~N'~': ~ity of Col~aa~bia ~I~~~hts
LOCATION: K-MartiCentral Avenue TIF District
REQITEST: Approval of Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan
Plam~_ing & Zoning Cominission Minutes
Page 13
~ay s, ?aag
ihe ~'ablic rIearing tG a~pr~ve tY~~e ex~ansicn of the TIF L'istri~t is set for ~~Iay 11, 2009. Prier t~ this
Public Hearing, Minnesota State Statutes and TIF law requires an approved Resolution fram the Plaruung
Cominission ensuring that the land use resulting from the expansian of the TIF district conforms with the
City's Comprehensive Plan.
C4MPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan guides this axea for Medium Density Residential, in which single-fasnily homes
are permitted. The expansion of the TIF district would result in the creatian of new siligle-family homes.
For this reason, the proposed expaiasion would be cansistent with tl~e City's Comprehensive P1a11.
~.~~~r~r.~~r:Ln~~~N
Staff recommends the Planning Conunission approve Resalution 2009-PZ06.
uestions from melnbers:
Peterson asked why two parcels are exciuded on the inap provided. Sargent said they are part of a different
TIF District, aizd therefore, caimot be included in tl~is one.
Schmitt asked several questions regarding the timefralne of the district and haw the money was sup~os~d to
be used when it was first established. Sargent told her to attend ~11e Public Hearing o~z May 11, 2009, ta get
specific details of the District from staff who are better equipped to answer these types of questions. He
pointed out that the ti~neframe is not being changed, by approving this modification. It is simply adding a
geographic area to the district so that inonies gelierated can be used to buy up some c~f the properties u1 the
Sheffield area for demolition, so in the future, construction af single family homes could happen. Any new
7-.. ~14 4 f t f ~r r~ iica f ~i ~~r ~µi~ ~7P '11CT~'1P [7 1 PC '~ll t 77C W 7~~
i1f3ili~j utlii~ IT'i ~~i~, aTea vJvuiCi ~i.iieT2«e ~'il~~'i~°i u~°v`'u .~..~.d...~., u2C:y 'J ~'.`'u .., I~.b~..,T ~ul.l.,.,~ 1~ ~2... ~J.,i__
contribute back to the t~ base of the city. It is staff's hope that by revitalizing the Sheftield area, it will, in
turn, revitalize the remainder of the development at the Kinart site.
Gary Peterson said that monies derived fram Phase 1 of the Kmart site redevelopznent wauld generate
abaut $930,000 to be used in this area if the area of the District is inodified.
Fiorendino asked whether the coinmercial properties along Central Avenue would be included. Sargent
said they would~7't be at this tirne. Staff is looking at buying up residential properties as they becoine
available, and because the cost of cammercial property is higher, it is cast prohibitive to go after theln. The
City ~~vants to get as nzany properties as ~ossible with the maney available.
Thainpsoi~ said as Iong as the zonirag isn't changing, and t11e tilnefranZe of the District isn't changing, he
supports expanding the area af the district so that positive steps can be taken in that neighbarl~ood.
~ublic i~earin~ C~pened.
~~ c~~~ was present to speak esn tl~is.
Public Hearing Closed.
Plamiing & Zorung Commission Minutes
Page 14
May 5, 2009
Motfon by Faorendino, seconded by Thompson to waive the reading of Resolution 2009-PZ06 as there are
an~ple co~ies r.rrvailable t~ ihe Public. All tx-y~s. 11-~07'I~lO~T ~14 s~'EI~.
li~fotion by Fiorendino, seconded by T~iompson, that the Pdanning Commission approves Resolution 2(109-
PZ06, finding that a modification to the downtown Central Business Distr•ict (CBD) Revitalization Plan for
the CBD Redevelopment Project, and a modi, fication to the Tax Increment Financing plan for the K-
Mart/Central Avenue Tax IncYement Financing ~istrict conforms to the general plans for the development
and redevelopment of the City. All Ayes. MOTIONPASSED.
~'T~~N~?~ r~ .~. ~~~i~N
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
ANOKA COUNTY, MQNNrTTSOTA
RESOLUTION 2009-PZ06
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHT5 PLANNIl~TG COMR~IISSION
FINDING TFIAT A MODIFICATION TO THE DOWNTOVVN CENTRAL SUSINESS
DISTRICT (CBD) REVITALIZATION PLAN FOR THE CBD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND A MODIFICATION TO THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR
THE K-MART/CENTRAL AVENUE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
CONFORM TO THE GENERAL PLANS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
REDEVELOPIVIENT OF TIiE CITY.
WgIEREAS, the City Council for the City af Columbia Heaghts,llrIinnesota, (the °City") has progosesl to ad~pt a
I`rladification to the Downtown CBD Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project (the "Revitalization
pla~ ILiodifrcation"} and a Ivlodificatian to the Ta~ Imcreme~t Fisaancing Ptari for the K-I+~IartlCea~tral Aven~~ T'ax
Increment Financing District (the "TIF Plan Modification'°) therefore (the Revitalization Plan Modification and the
TIF Plan Modification are referred to collectively herein as the "Modifications") and has submiited the Modifications
ta the City Plannu~g Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.175, Subd. 3, and
WHEREAS, the Commission has reviewed the Modifications to determine their conformity with the general
plaz~s for the developmant and redeveloprnent of the City as described in the comprehensive plan for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Conunission that the Mod~cafions conform to tl~e general
plans far the deveiapment and redevelopment of the ~ity as a wl~ote.
Dated: May 5, 2009
~ IIZ, Ivlar~aine Szurel~
A~'~~T:
SECIZET~IR~', Shelley Hansan
Plaiining & Zoning Caizu~~ission Minutes
Page 15
May 5, 2009
NEW BUSINESS
None at this tune.
OT~IER BUSINESS
Schmitt asked about the outdoor stor~ge at Frattalane's Ace Hardware. Sargent told rnembers he had
already sent tl~eln a letter regard'u1g this. He informed them that they will need to apply for a Conditional
Use Pennit for outdoar sales asid displays. If approved, the CUP goes to the praperty so it is a permanent
approval. Therefare, any restrictions will have ta be made at the time of the CUP approval process.
Peterson asked why the time and teinperature sign has been discontinued at the NE Baz71c Building. He has
heard complaints fram several people in town. Sargent said that when the new Ordinance was passed, any
businesses having these types of signs were sent letters telling them they would have to cainply with the
new regulations. Abaut the same time, new owners purchased the buildii~g and decided they didn't want
tl~e si~n to be used any longer. The other two businesses have also taken action to comply. Financial
One's sign used to scrall messages aaid now just displays the time and teinperature. Jeff, Bobby & Steve's
have shut dovv~~ their sig~i far z~aw.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.
I'cespectiuily submiited,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
PLANNING Al`dD ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
~%IAY 27, 2009
6:OQ PM
The inforn2al joint meeting was called to arder at 6:00 pm by Chair-Marlaine Szurek. There was not a
q~a~~m ~resPnt of tlle P~~~ir!g ~ Zo~una Commissi~?n, therPfnr~ it c~id not constitute a formal meetiilg.
Canunission Members present: Sclunitt and Szurek
Commissian Members Absent: Peterson, Fic~rendin~, and Thoinpson
Alsa preseiit were Scatt Clark (Conununity Development Directar), Sheila Cartney (Asst. Colnm. Develop.
Dir), Laxry Pe~in (Building Official), Gary Peterson (Council Liaisan), and Shelley Hanson (Secretary).
This was a joii~t meeting witii members of tlie EDA. The purpose of this ineeting was to tour various
properties tllroughaut the city that were used as exainples for a possible Housing Protection Inspection
Pro~~ta~, Mernbers were provided with a copy of the inspectian report dane an each home so that the~
have a better understanding of what corrections inay be required if the City chooses to i~~lpleinent the
Heights Housing Protection Pragram.
The homes toured i~lcluded:
4553 5~' Street (Anaka County is purchasing tl~is property}
4108 7'~' Street (The City purcliased this property}
4502 ~ashi~l~ta~g St (T'17e City purchased tliis pre~perty)
4618 Palk Street (The City purci7ased this pra~er'ry}
The i~~eeting was adjaurned at 7:12 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
CITY F COLUM I i-#EI HTS PLA I~II G EPORT
CASE NUMBER: 2009-0601
DATE: June 2, 2008
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commis~ior~
APPLICANT: Renaissance Fireworks
LOCATION: 4005 Centra{ Ave~ue
REQUEST: Interim Use Permit for Seasonal Sales
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City PEanner
I~IT~~Dl1CTION
Renaissance Firewarks, Inc. has applied for an Interim Use Permit to allow the
operation af a fireworks tent at 4405 Gentral A~eer~ue. The Gity af Columbia Fleights has
recer~ify arnended the urdir~rice ~egarding auidoar seaso~al sales in al{ zoring districts,
and now requires an Interim Use Permit. The specific development standards for an
outdoor sales/display establishment are found at Section 9.107 (C)(20), and will be
added as conditions of approval f~r this permit. This will be the Renais~ance's 5th year
operating a fireworks tent at this location in Columbia Heights.
The attached site ~I~n illustrates the c~r~figur~tior~ ~r-d orientatio~ of the fireworks tent
ta Central Aven~e. The Fire Chief has in~pected the plans and wil! concl~ct a site
inspectian of the tent priar to the business opening for operation.
COMPREHENSlVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Pian designates the property far commercial use, including retail
sales, affices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the
Gity's Gomprehensive rian.
ZG~11~it~ ~9F~Dt~IA?~CE
The zoning classificatian for this property focated at 4005 Central Avenue is CBD,
~Pr~tr~! ~~~i~~ss ~istrict. For~~orks t~nts ~r~ alfc~~ed as Interim [lses in this ~~anina
~istrict.
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 2, 2009
Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. - Interim Use Permit Case # Z009-06Q1
Existing parking exceeds zoning requirernents. Section 9.106 (L)(10) of the Zoning
Ordinance requires that commercial uses provide 1 parking space for each 300 square
feet of use. Therefore, the existing 87,500-square faot cammercial building is required
to have 263 barking spaces. After using the 13 parking spaces far the tent, the site will
still have 282 parking spaces. Furthermore, with the lacatian of the display area on the
opposite side of the parking lot as the store entrances, the aperation should not have
any effect on vehicular access for the Gite.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Sectian 9.1Q4 (H) of the Zaning Ordinance outlines seven findings of fact that must be
met in order for the City to grant an interim use permit. They are as follows:
1. The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zanina district in which the proaertv
is located, or is a substantially similar use, asvdeterrnined by the Zoning
Administrator.
Fireworks tents are an Interim Use in the CBD, Central Business Disfricf, and are
cansidered retail sales, which are perrr~itted.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive
Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property far commercia( use, including
retail sa/es, otfices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the
intent of the City's Compreherrsrve Plan.
3. Th~ ~~e vvi~l nt~t irrr~asE ~az~~ds ar distt~rbina irflu~ncea on r~e~ahborirg pro~erties.
Therefore, the ~r~pased temporary use should not have any detrirrter~tal impact an
neighl~oring praperties because of its proximity to Central Avenue and it is shieldec~
from an adjacent residentia! use.
4. The use will nat substantially diminish the use af property in the immediate vicinity.
The t'ireworks tent as proposed will have no impact on the use of adjacent
properties.
5. The use vvili b~ desigr~ed, c~nstructed, operated ar~d maintained ~n a ma~r~er thafi is
campatible with the appearance af the existing ar intended character af the
surrounding area.
The fire de,~ar~rnent ~v~~le c~r~r~~t ar~ ~r~~site sc~rvey ~rior f€~ the ~ae~s~n~~s ca~,e~i,~;. Pdl
state r~quFrements regardsnr fi~~w~~'~s sales ~v,°°/f be c~rn,~fi~c~ ~~it~ b~for~ the fer~
de~artment wi1/ aflow the operafion of the business.
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Renaissance Firewarks, Inc. - Interim Use Permit Case # Z009-0601
6. Adequate measures have been ar will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the
public streets and to provide far appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
The traffic generated by the fireworks tent wrll not significantly increase the traffic on
the public streets, and the site is large enough to handle additional interior traffic.
7. The use will nat cause a negative cumulative effect on ather uses in the immediate
vicinity.
As indicated by prior descriptions, the fireworks tent should nat hav~ a negative
impact on other uses in the immediate vicinity, which are all zoned commercial.
F~~C~~~11~NDATIQN
Staff recornmends that the Planning Commissian approve the Interim Use Permit far a
fireworks tent subject to conditions of approva! outlined below.
Matio~: The Planning Commission approv~s the ~nterim llse Permit far a fireworks tent
at 4005 Central Avenue NE for a period not to exceed 90 days from date of appraval,
subject to certain conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to
protect the public interest and ~nsure coo~pliance v~oith th~ provisions of the ~or~ing and
Deve6opment Ordinance, inciuding:
1. The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be
revi~Eneed by the Cor~munit~r Development Dep~rtment and the Fire Qepartmes~t.
?. Th~ s~IP e~f fir~~vQr~c~ sh~ll rr~~~t all rec~uir~r~ents a~ ~ha~t~r 24 0~ the ~ire Cod~
and ~1FPA ~hapter 112~.
3. Fireworks tents focated within the public right-af-way are prohibited.
4. A{1 goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surFace area.
5. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashian, with access aisles provided as
needed.
6. Music or amplified saunds shall not be audible fram adjacent residentia(
properties.
7. The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of €~ff-sfireet parking provided one-
site below the level required for the principal use.
8. ~ig~ag~ sFa{I ~c limited ~c~ ~~~ (2} prafes~iana€sy m~~e spg~s, ~r~itl~ a cc~~bi€~~d
square footage not exc~eding thirt~-ttwa (32) square feet.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 2, 2009
Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. - Interim Use Permit Case # 2009-0601
9. Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar
year.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Lacatian Map
^ Draft Resolutian
^ Site Plan
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so~,V~r1a~v No. zaag-~za7
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING AN
INTERIM USE PF.RMIT FOR RENAISSA~CE FIREW4RKS, INC WITHIN THE CITY
OF ~O~.LT~BI~ H~I~~-ITS, ~III~II~~S~'I'~
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2009-0601) has been submitfed by Renaissance Fireworks to the
Plaiuling and Zotli~lg Conunisszon requesting an Interim Use Penilit approval from tl~e City of
Colulnbia l~eigllts at tlle following site:
ADDRESS: 4005 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCR]PTION: On file at City Hall.
T~~ AUPT T(~rNT QR~~C~' TT~~ ~'flT ~~l~l~j~hT(1 D~DR~iTT• ~12ieiI2i2 vTS~, DGiIi21i ,vi a
1 L 1 11 1 L1V 1 1 IJL 1 11L 1 VL Y l Y V 1 1~1Y111 .
fireworks tent and sale for a period of no more than 90 days, per Code Section 9.110
~T)~4)~~)•
WHEREAS, the P]anning Colnmission has held a public heariilg as required by the eity Zoning
Code an Ju11e 2, 2009;
V6~HEREAS, the Planning ar~d Zoiung Cominissian has cansi~ered the advice and rec~nunendatiolzs
of t11e City staff regarding the effect af the proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of
the coinmuiuty and its Comprehensive Plaiz, as well as asly colzcerns related to coinpatibility of uses,
traffic, propel-ty values, light, air, dallger of fire, and risk to public safety in the sui~ounding areas;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Plazlning and 7oning Can~missiaia c~f tl.~e City of
~'olunzbia l~eights af~er re~~iewing *he pro~osal, that tlle Plani~ing and Zening Coi~missic~i acee~ts
and adopts the following findings:
l. The use is o11e of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the propel-ty is
loeated, or is a substantially sinular use, as determined by tlle Zoni~lg Administrator.
2. The use is in harmany wit11 the general purpose and intellt of the Compiel~ensive P1an.
:s. The use will not impose I~azards or ciisturbi~lg int~Iuences o1111eighboring praperties.
4. The use wi11 n€~t sul~stantially di~ninish the use of ~ropert~y it1 tl~e immediate v-icinity.
5. The use will be desi~ned, eonsfi~ucted, operated and inaintained in a inailner that is
campatible witll ~he appeara~~ce of Y1~e existing ar intended cllaracter of the surraunding
areu.
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2
6. Adec~uate measures have been ar will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the
pubic streets and to provide far appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
7. The use will nat cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction witli
the cumulative effect of ather uses in the ilnmediate vicinity.
~'URTHER, ~E I'i' RE~~LV~D, tha~ the attached conditions, n~aps, an~ ather inforination shal~
become part of this permit and approval; aild in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree
that this permit shall becon~e nuil and void if the project has not been colnpleted within one (l
C,^~~G'12L~.,'c'Y jJOf,l','~ ~~PT t~2P c`~~~?rf)V`~ul r3~ta cith~PEt tQ ~,t~t2t70I? fC~2' ?"~?2?W~~ Of t~2~,' ~~IlTllt,
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The fireworlcs tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the
Colnlnunity Development Department and the Fire Departznent.
2. The sale of fireworl~s shall meet alI requirements of Chapter 24 of the Fire Code aild I~FPr~
Chapter l 124.
3. Fireworks tents located within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
4. All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area.
All goods shall be displayed ii~ as~ orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed.
6. Music or amplified sounds shail not be audibie from adjacent residential properties.
7. The fireworks tent shall not reduce tlie amount af off-street parking provided one-site helow
the level required for the principal use.
ai~ag~ shali ~E Iiii~ite~ to ~w~ (2j professi~~ally ~ade si~2s, with a cci~ bii~e~ ~q~a~e
faatage not exceeding tliirty-twa (32} square feet.
9. Fireworks tents may be allowec~ for a maxir~~u~n of ni~~ety (90} days ~er caleildar year.
P~ss~d tl,is 2"a day crf Ju~~e 2009,
~Jffervd ~~:
Resolution No. 2009-PZ07
Seconded bv:
Roll Call:
Ayes:
Nays:
Pa~e 3
CHAIR Marlaine Szurek
Attest:
S~CRETARS', Shelley ~Ianson
Approval is contingent upon execution and retunl of this document to the City Plamling Office.
I have read and agree to the conditians af this resolution as outlined above.
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R.E: City Clerk, City Manager, City Attarney.
Ren~iss~ce Fire~arks is a~kina for the support of Minnesota cities in ei~~i~rc~ng c~f ~l~
Minnesota firework laws for the upcorning 2009 seasan. It has come to our attention that
many, if not most cities are unau=are of Minnesata Departmeilt of Labor laws pertaaning
to Firework sales.
According ta Child Labar laws put forth by the cammissio~~er of the Department of Labar
as~d Industry there is wark that is prahibited for minors under the age af 18.
Under tlle "hazardous lnaterials" Iisting is the following: "minars are prohibited to
~ot°k where explc~si~es ar fire~orks are manufactured, sto~ed, ~a~dled o~ fred."
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We are askiilg that this law be enfarced across the board and nat just enfarced with
fireurorl~ ca~mpanies. Car.~panies suc~ as Cub Foods, RainbQ~r F~o~s, Sam's Cl~zb,
Cosico, Ivlenards, aYnd other retailers ~~n~~c,y mir~ors u~~der the age af 18 and theref€~re
sl~ould not be issued permits to sell fireworks unless tl~ey comply with Ml`~t law.
Several cgties already~ laave ordinances on their ~ooks referrinb to this. We ~re asking fQ~
the sake of unifarm safety a.i1d Ie~itil~lacy in the fireworks industry that yau also follow
suit.
Please fe~1 free to cc~ntac~ me ~irec~l~ with ax7~ questic~ns or conce~s.
Thank you
Mark Lazarchic
Rellaissas~ce Fireworks
612-840-3240
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CITY OF' COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PL ING REPQ T
CASE NUMBER: 2009-0602
DATE: June 2, 2009
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT: Frattallone's Ace Hardware
LOCATION: 4340 Centra! Avenue
REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit Outdoor Sales and Display
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
INTRODUCTION
At this time, Michael Frattallone d/b/a Frattallone's Ace Hardware is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP~ to a!!ow for outdoor sales and display in the parking !ot in
frant ~f the busiress located at 4340 Ce~tral ~venue.
It is customary for Ace Hardware to offer mulch and topsoil in the summer months,
typically displaying such items outside on palates. Ace Hardware has been in its
current location far less than one year, and was not aware that a CUP was required in
order to display the merchandise outdoors.
!t should be noted that this ~~nditiona! Use Permit `~rill not expire and wi!! hold rn~rit for
th~ bus'rness's subsequent years af operation. The appiicant would not need to reapply
for future CUPs for the same use at the same facation unless he is seeking to amend an
approved CUP.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The ~omprehensive Fian designates the property as commercial use. The praposal is
cansistent with the intent af the City's Camprehensive Plan ta promate businesses and
enhance the city's ecano~nic vitality ~hrough red~v~lopment ~ffc~rts.
ZONING ORDIN~ONCE
The property Eacated at 4340 Central Aveneae NE is zor~ed ~B, General Business, as
ar~ the ~rapertie~ to th~ e~st. The pre~~erties tc~ the r~c~rth ~nd ~~~tl~ ~r~ ~~r~~c~ L~,
Lirnited Business ~r~d the pr~perties ta the west are zo~ed R-2A, C~ne ~nd ~wa Family
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Residential. The Zoning Code at Section 9.110 (F)(3)(d) allows for outdoor sales as a
Conditional Use in the GB District. The Specific Development Standards at Section
9.107 (29) state the criteria in which the outdoor sales and display shall be used. These
standards state the fallowing:
a) The autdaor sales/display use shall be accessory to a commercial use.
The outdoor sa/es will be accessory to the hardware stare use, which is
permitfed in the GB, General Business District.
b} All outdoor sales/display areas shall meet the setback requirements for a
principal structure in the zoning district in which it is lacated.
The setback requirements in the GB, General Business District are as follows:
Front Yard: 15 feet
Side Yard: nane
Rear Yard: 20 feet
The proposed display area will be placed in front af the store and will occupy nine
(9) parking staNs. The display location will meet all minimum setback
requiremer~ts.
c) Outdoor sales/display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
The app/icant will confrne all outdoor sales/displays fo the parking lot /ocated in
front of the business and away from any public righfs-of-way.
d} A landscape buf~~r with a minimurr~ depth of ten fe~t shall be installed ~r~d
maintained along a61 abutting p~blic rights-of-way.
A landscape buffer alang the abutting rights-of-way is currently rn place and will
suffice to meet this requirement.
e} All goods shall be displayed in a designated area that is hard surfaced.
Th~ ,~r~i,~as~d a'r's,~f~y are~ wilf be on a nara surfaced parking iot anci wiil be
confined ta twa rows of palates, occupying nirre (9) parking stalls.
~ All goods shali be dispfayed in an arder6y fashian, with access aisfes provided
as needed.
The appficanf h~s s~ated that it is to his ~er~efit to ~ispla~~ the ~~o~s ~r? ~~a ~r~~eYl~
fashior~t. Th~s carrclrtior~ ~i~C ~e a~d~~ ~~ a ccar~c~ftior~ ~~' ~~prc,'f~! ¢ar ~he ~CIP.
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FrattaElone's Ace Hardware CUP Case # 2009-0602
g) Music or ampiified saunds shall nat be audible from adjacent residential
praperties.
Gurrently, there are no ~lar~s to c!tilize any type af ~utdoar amplificatior~ of mcasic
or sound.
h) The outdoor sales/dispEay area shal! not reduce the amount of aff-street
parking provid~d on-site belaw the level required for the principal use.
The site requires 483 on-site parking stalls. After taking the existing Linder's
Greenhouse use as well as the pro~osed outdoor display use into consideration,
there will still be 589 parking stalls available to the public.
il An appro~riate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be
provided by landscaping, screening or other site improvements cansistent
with the character af the neighborhood.
Appropriate transition areas between the use and the adjacent praperties are
ccrrrently in place and provide for adequate landscaping ae~d screening.
PARKING. Section 9.106 (L)(10) of the Zoning Ordinance requires that cammercial
us~s pravide 1 parkir~g sp~ce for each 300 square feet af use. Therefo~e, tllC~ E3X05~011~
144,300-square foo~ corrimerci~l building is re~ui~ed to have 4~3 parking spaces. After
accounting far the 30 parking spaces needed for the Linder's Greenhouse and the nine
(9) parking stalls for the outdoor display area far Ace Hardware, there will still be 589
on-site parking staE6s available to the public.
FINDINGS OF FAC~' ~Conditicnal U~e Perrndtl
~ectian 9.104 (H) e~f the Zoning C}rclinance autlines nine firclings of fact that must be
met in orcier for the City to grant a conditionaf use permit. i hey are as follaws:
(a) The use is ane af the conditional uses listed far the zoning district in which the
property is located, ar is a substantially similar use as determined by the
Zoning Administrator.
~utdoar saiesidispiay is specificaliy iis~ed as a~onditionai use in tne vB,
~enera/ Business Disfrict in the City of Columbia Heights.
(b) The use is in harmany with the generai purpose and intent of the
comprehensive pfan.
T,he G~rn~~sh.ensi~~ Pl~r~ ~'evi~n~tev the ~~o;~~-~y ~~ ~~rnrr~erci~l c~se. The
~rc~}~osal ~s consisten~ t~rit~r fhe irrtent caf the ~ity's ~ampreher~sive Plar~ t~
promote businesses.
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Frattallone's Ace Hardware CUP Case # 2009-0602
(c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring
properties.
The autdoor sales area only occupies nine (9) parking stalls and is located as
to not disrupt the flow of traffic through the parking lot.
(d} The use will not substantiaNv diminish th~ ~se of praperty in the immediate
vicinity. '
The required setbacks for outdaar sa/es area for the proposed CUP would
help ensure that the uses of properties in the immediate vicinity would not be
diminished in any capacity.
(e} The use will be designed, constructed, aperated and maintained in a manner
that is compatible with the appearance af the existing or intended character of
the surrounding area.
The outd~or sales area will be maintained to have a neat and tidy
appearance.
(t~ The us~ and praperty upor~ which the use is bcated ar~ adequateEy served by
essenfiai public facili~ies a~d services.
The property located at 4340 Central Avenue NE meets this criterion.
(g) ,Rdequate measures have been or wiil be taken to minimize traffic congestion
c~n th~ p~k~lic ~tr~~t~ ~r~d tc~ ~rc~vi~1P for ~r~prc~r~ri~tP c~r~-~ite rirc~al~ti~n e~f
traffic.
~7n-site circulatian of traffic will not be disrupted because the display area is
situated on the parking stall area of the parking lot, not in the drive ais/es.
(h} The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in
conjunction with the cumulative effect of other uses is the immediate vicinity.
~e~ng that outdaor sales/display is allowed in the (~eneral Busrness District
with a CUP, it is assumed that there would be no negative cumulative effect
af the pro~c~sed use on other uses i~ t1~e imrrtediate v~cinity.
(i} The use compiies with alE ather applicable regulatians for the district in which
it is [ocated.
~he use corn~{ies with a/l ~th~r ap~If~~~F~ r~t~ulatat~rrs ~€~r th~ ~~ z~nir~~
district.
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RECQMMENDATIOt~
StafF recommends approval af the Conditional Use Permit for autdoor sales/display for
4340 Central Avenue.
Motions:
Motian: That the Planning Cornmission recommends that the City Council apprave the
Conditiona! !!se Permit for an outdoor sales/display area #~ar the Frattalone's Aee
Hardware Store lacated at 4340 Central Avenue, subject to certain conditions of
appraval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public interest and ensure
compliance with the provisions of the Zc~ning and ~evPl4r~mPnt (~r~in~n~P, in~~~~~-ir?~:
1. The outdoor sales/display area is limited ta the nine (9} parking stalls as denoted
on the submitted site plan.
2. The outdoor sales/display use shall be accessory to a cammercial use.
3. A!I a~tdoor sales/disp0ay areas shall meet the setback requireme~ts fcr a
principal st~ucture i~ the zoning district i~ Urhich it i~ lacated.
4. Outdaor sales/display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
5. All goods shall be dispiayed in a designated area that is hard surFaced.
6. Ail gaods sha[I be displayed in an orderiy fashion, with access ais(es provided as
ne~ued.
7. Music or ampiified saunds shall not be audible from adjacent residentiaP
properties.
ATTACHME(~TS
^ Graft Resoiuiian
^ Location Map
~ Site Plan
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RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
FRATTALLONE'S ACE HARDWARE
~3~ITI~I~1 TI~~ ~'I'~"~' ~~' C'QLi11d~I~iA HEIGH'~"S, ~I~l~tES~TA
WI~E1tEAS, a propasal (Case #2009-0602} llas been subinitted by M'rchael Frattallone to th~ City
Council requesting a conditional use pennit froln the City of Coltzrnbia Heights at the follo~~ing site:
ADDIZESS: 4340 Central Avenue.
LEGAL DESCRTPTION: On file at City Ha11.
TTi-TiE ~iPPLi~AT~ i S~~iiS i nE r vL i~v`v~'Ii~U r~'~''~idlI i: r-"i ~vilc~'iiiulidi TiT~c P~Iiiilt ~'icI'
Code Section 9.110 (F}(3)(d), to allow outdoor sales/dis~lay.
V6rHEIaE~S, the Planning Commission has l~eld a public hearing as required by the city Zanii~g
Cade on June Z, 2009; ~
WHEREAS, tlle City Council has considered tlle advice a11d recornmendations of the Planning
Coinmission regarding the effect of the proposed canditionai use pei-mit upon tl~e health, safety, and
welfare of the coinlnunity and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to
compatibility of uses, traffic, property calues, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in t11e
surraunding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Cou~~cil of the Cilyy of Columbia Heights
after reviewii~g the proposal, that t11e City Council acce~ts ai~d adopts the followi~~g findings of th~
Plannil~g Commissior~:
1. T`h~ use i~ olze o~l~he canciitianai uses lisfied ~fc~r ti~e ~aning district ii~ whicl~ the prope~ty~ is
located, or is a substal~tially similar lise as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
2. The use is in ha~-mony with the general purpose and intent of tlle Compre11el1sive Plan.
3. Ti1e use will not impose hazards or distributing influences an neighboring properties.
4. The use will ilot substantially dilninish the use of property ui the iirll~nediate vicinity.
5. T11e use ~vi11 be designed, coilstructed, operat~d and maintained in a manr~er that is
coinpatihle with tlle appearance of t11e existing or intended cilaracter ofthe suz-~ounding area.
6. Tl~~ i~s~ ai~d }~rU~~i y~~ufi ~1~i~,11 t12e ~s~ is lacdteci drL adec~uateiy 5~rved ~y esst~~tid1 ~~'~iic
~acilities and services.
Resolution No. 2009-XX
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7. Adequate measures have been or ~~i11 be taken to rniniinize traffic cangestio~ ar~ the public
streets and to pravide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
&. The use will not cause a negative eut7lulative effect, whezi eonsidered in canjunetion with tlie
ct~mulative effect of otlier uses ii~ the immediate vicinity.
9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located.
FURTHER, BE IT ItESOLV~D, tha~t the attached conditions, maps, and other iilformation shall
becorne part of tlais permit a~~d approval; and ii~ grantiilg this permit the city and the applicant a~ree
tl~~t tl~is ~,~ruut s~;all ~~~cr~~~ ;iull a~i~i voict i~ tize project has noi been completeci witl~in one 1~
calenc~ar vea~° after the approval date, suhject to petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ~1TTACHED:
l. The outdoor sales/displa~ area is lilnited to the nine (9) parking stalls as denoted on the
submitted site ~alan.
2. The outdoor sales/dispiay use sl~all be accessory to a conlmercial use.
3. All outdoor sales/display areas shall 111eet the setback iequirements for a pi-ineipal structure
in the zoning dist~ict in wluch it is located.
4. Outdoar sales/display areas withii~ the pul~lic rigl~t-of-way are prohibited.
5. All guods slzall be disp~ayed in a d~sign~ted are~ that is l~ard surfaced.
6. All goods shall be displayed iil al~ orderly fashion, with access aisles p~ovided as needed.
7. Musie or amplified sounds shall l~ot be audible from adjacent residezltial properties.
Passed this 8t~' day of June 2009
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Ro11 Call: Ayes: Nays:
Resaltrtian No. 2009-~~
P
Mayor Gazy L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
~'ity ClPrk/Coui~cil Secl-etar~y~
Approval is contingent upon execution and return of tlus docuinent to tlle City Pla~ung Office.
I have i-ead and agree to the conditiolls of this resolution as autlined above.
Michael ~'rattallo~~e Date
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CITY OF CQLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANIVING REPOtRT
CASE NUMBER: 2009-0603
DATE: June 2, 2009
TO: Col~mbia Heights Planning Commission
APP~ICANT: City of Columbia Heights
LOCATION: University Heights TIF District (G8)
REQUEST: Approval of Conformity with the Camprehensive Plan
PREPARED BY: JefF Sargent, City Planner
BACKGROUND
The City of Columbia Heights is in the process of modifying the language of the
lJniv~rsity Heights TIF district, which was ariginally established in 1984. The purpose of
the madification io the district ~s to utilize the ur~lirnited ~ooling allowancz to generate
fund balances from the District. These funds will be used as seed money to create a
new scattered site TIF District throughout the City of Columbia Heights.
It is anticipated that the money generated from the University Heights TIF District would
allow the City to purchase up to 20 houses that are severely blighted and/or functianall_y
obsolete. The plan would be to tear down dilapidated single-family homes and rep{ace
them with new single-family hames at a later date.
The Public Hearing to approve the expansion af the TIF District is set for June 8, 2009.
Prior to this Public Hearing, Minnesota State Statutes and TIF law requires an approved
Resolution from the Planning Commission ensuring that the land use resulting from the
expansian of the TIF district conforms with the City's Comprehensive Plan.
~t3liiiPREFiEi~iS1~~iE ~L~iP~i
lt is anticipated that the ~ity will purchase single-~Family h~me~ in areas throughaut the
City in which ~he Cornprehensive Plan guides fior Residential use. For this reason, the
teardown and reconstruction of nevv single-family homes would be cansistent with ~he
City's Camprehensive Plan.
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 2, 2009
University Heights TIF District Modification Case # 2009-0603
RECOMMENDATION
Motion: That the Planning Cammission approves Resolution 2009-PZQ8, finding
that a modification ta the Downtown Central Business District (CBD)
Revitalization Plan for the CBD Redevelopment Project and a modification to the
Tax Incrernent Financing plan for the University Avenue Redevelapment (C8)
Tax Increment Financing District conform to the general plans far the
development and redevelopment of the City.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Draft Resolution
^ Location Map
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