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~VI~IIBERS:
Marlaine Szurek, Chair
Donna Schmitt
Rob Fiorendino
Mike Peterson
David 1"hompson
PLANNING AND ZONfNG COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 PM TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2010
GITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
590 - 40T" AVENUE NE
1. Roll Call
1Vlinutes (May 4, 2410 ineeting}
2. Public I-~earings:
Case #2010-0601 Variance (Wall Signage)
4849 Central Avenue
Sa~~ers Store
Case #2010-0602 Interim Use Permit (Fireworks Tent}
4005 Central Avenue
Renaissance Fireworks
Case #2014-0603 Rezoning (R-2B to R-2A}
~555 Washington Street 1`~E
Ciry of C~luinbia Heights
Case #2410-0502 Zonll~g Ai~lelldi~lenf (Outdoor Seatin~}
~ity "~Nide
City of Coluzzlbia Heights
3. New Basiness
4. Other Business
City Survey
5. Adjourn
The Responsibility of the Planning Commission is to:
• Faithfiilly serve the publie interest.
• Repi•esent existing and future residents, and base our decisions and
recom~nendations on the Coinprehensive Plan aild Zo~~irig Ordiilanee.
• Reeognize the rights of citizens to participate in planning decisions.
• Protect the natural enviromnent and the heritage of the built environment.
• Exercise fair, honest, and indepeildent judgment.
• Abstain from partieipation when tl~ey may directly or indirectly bei~efit from a
planning decision,
PLANNING AND ZONING COIVIMISSION
1VIINUTES OF 'I'~IE GULA~i. IVV~~ETING
MAY 4, 2010
~:ao pM
The ineeting was called to order at "7:00 pm by Viee Chair-Donna Sclunitt.
Coininission Members present- Thompson, Fiorendiilo, Scl~mitt, and Peterson.
Also preseilt were Gary Peterson (Council Liaison}, Jeff Sargent (City Planner}, and Shelley Hanson
(Secretary).
Motion by Fio~enc~ina, secvnded by Thomspori, to approve tl~e ~tzinutes• fro~n the meetings ~f Ma~ch 2, 2010.
All ayes. MOTIONPASS~D.
PU~LIC HEARING~
INTRODUCTION
At this time, Jeff Agnes, alang with Aarelutects, LLC is requestin~ a site plan approval for a i~ew loading
dock and drop-off area for the Savers store lacated at 4849 Central Avenue NE. On Septeinber 6, 2006,
Sa~ers requested a~c~nditianal ~Jse Pern~it (CL1P} ~ar t1~e outdoar stara~e of sen~r trailers. The tra~Iers were
to be parked on the east side of the pro~erty and screened fron~ adjacent views with a privacy fence. The
reason for tne outdaar storage req~zes~ was t~~at Savers ilad inadequate storage space insi~e tne ~uiic~i~~~ and
required the serni trailers for storage as an integral part of their day-to-day operatians. Ulti~nal~ly, the CUP
req~aest ~r~s de~~ied by the CYity C;~t~~~c~l, based cn fi~zdings tl~at the screezai~~g te~~ees ~~o~Id ~~€~t prcv~de
adequate screening far the residential praperties to t~ie east.
At this tizne, Savers is planning an expanding ii~to the vacant end-cap partion af the huilding tl~ey are
iocated in, making them th~ sole user of the building. This action will enable tile stoi-e to gain the
neeessary storage space in the building to suffice their operational r~eeds. Along with the expai~sion, Savers
would also like to add a loadii~g dock onto the east side of the building asld a drop-off area on the north side
of the building. Tl~e proposed new loading dock ai~d drop-off area require a site pian approvai because the
property is located within the Design Overlay Higl~way District.
COMPREFIENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for Conzmercial related activities. One of the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan is to provide opportunities and mechanisins for successfLll redevelopinent of targeted
areas within the colnmunity; by enhancing the image and viability of the Central Avenue corridor. Oi~e
way to accamplish this goal is for the btiisinesses aiong Central Avenue to conform to the I7esign
Guideliiles for comnlercial-related activity. Tl~e proposed site p~an meets the ultent of the Comprehensive
Plan.
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ZONING ORDINANCE
The property is located ii1 the GB, General Business, as are the properties to the south. The properties to
the east are zoned residential and MXD, Mixed Use Development. The praperties to t1~e narth are zoned
colnmercial and residential, and the properties to the west are located in the City of Hilltop. The subject
parcel is also located within the Design Overlay Highway District, and is subject the regulatioi~s for such
properties.
SETBACKS. The GB, General Busuless District requires that all additions be located no claser than 20
feet fronl the rear lat line and ~nay be located directly an the side lat line. The property at 4849 Central
Avenue is a corner lot, with frontage along both Central Avenue ai~d 49t~' Avenue. Because of the
orientatian of the property, tile lot line along Central Avenue is considered the frorrt lat line, making the
eastern pro~erty line the rear lot line. Tl~e proposed l~adin~ dack additran is located o~~ the east side of the
property and is Ic~cated approximateiy 76 feet from the rear 1ot line.
Provisions in the Zaning Cade restrict the location of a11 loading docks to ~~o cioser than 50 feet fram the
lot line af any residential ar residentiaily zoned parcels. Being that th~ loading dock is 76 feet from the rear
lot line, this eriterion is met.
PARKING. The Zonii~g Cc~de requires 1 parki~lg stall for each 300 square feet of ~ross floor area far any
retaii establishment. Gross floar area is calculated by taking 90% af the tatai floar area. Wit11 the praposed
addition, tl~e Savers building will be approxin-lately 33,633 square feet, witlz a gross flaor area of 30,270
square feet. The size c~f building would require 101 parki~~g stalls.
Current~y, the praperty Savers is located on has 144 parkinb stalls. The loeatiol~ of the proposed loading
dack at~d drop-off area require son~e recanfi~uration ~f the park~ng 1at tc~ accomrr~adate an-site traffic as
well as tl~e semi traetors used i~~ loadi.~lg merchandise. Far this reasotl, 29 palki~g stalls will be rem~ved
frain the site, leaving i 1~ stalis tor custa~ner parking. ~eeause anly 1 t~ i parking stalls are requireci, t~e
propert~ will have sufficient parking with the praposed additians.
I)ESI~N ~I~TIDEI~Ii~t~~
The C~lu~mbia Heights I~esign ~~uidelines were cr~atec~ ~o guide develo~ers aztd businesses in the design ot
expansians, renovations or new construction af buildings or parking within tl~e Central Avenue arid 44`~'
Avenue colnmercial eoi7idois, and to assist City officials and staff in reviewing development proposals.
The guidelines are malldatary, but the City may permit alternative approaches that meet the objectives of
the desi~n guidelines. The design district that is applied to the Savers store is the Highway District.
BUILDING ivIATERIALS. The proposed ioading dock will be Ioeated on the east end of the buiiding ai~d
will be screened by ~li~ buildi~lg itself, along with the retaining walls ta the east. The dock will be
approximately 1,260 square feet in area ar~d wi11 be constructed of brick to inatch the existing building.
The drop-off area will also be constructed of briclc to match the existing exterior of tl~e bUilding. The use
of brick is consistent with the Desi~n Guidelines for the area.
SIGNAGE. The Sign Code aniy allows for a inaximtun of 200 sqtiiare feet af signage for buildings in the
GB, General Busi~less District. The signage included with the ap~lication material is only a replesentation
of the type of signage that Savers would like to iinplement. The type of signage meets the Design
Guideline standards, as it consists of internally lit channel letters. However, the overall square footage of
the si~nage depicted i~i the application inaterials would not meet the mii~num cacle requireinents.
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Staff has informed the company in charge of Savers' signage that tlre proposed square faotage af signage
exceeds the minimu~in requirements of the code. They have acquired a variance application form and will
most likely apply for a variance to gain inore signage on the building. The varia~ce request wauld have ta
be reviewed by the P1amling Camn~ission at a later date. He told iner~lbers t11e City inay want to inodify the
sign ardinance slightly to deal with some issues tl~at have hecome apparent due to language used in tlze
Ordinance. This also will bc addresscd at a futurc meeting.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Site P1an Ap~roval
Section 9.104 (M} requires that the Plam~ing and Zonii~g Commission shall make each af the following
findings befare appraving a site plan:
1. The site plan confonns to al1 applicable requirements of this article
The proposed ,rite plan meets ull tl~e D~sig~r Guidelines sta~rdards,f~~ l~uildin~- n~ate~icrls and aZso
meets aZl setback ~^equirements fo~~ additions to existin~ buildin~-s.
2. The site pla~~ is consistent with the applicable provisioizs of the city's con~prehensive plan.
The ~ar^~pt~sed site plc~n is consistent with the ~~napr~h~nsive Pla~ in that the pr~po~crl ~s~ill u~a~>NC~d~
an existirzg comnzercial business and wzll enhar~ce the zrnage cznd viability of the C,`ent~al Avenitie
co~°r~idor.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area p1ar~.
Ther^e is no applicable area plan for this a~°ec~.
4. The sit~ ~lan ~ninirnizes ar~y adverse impacts c~~1 ~ropert~ in the i~nnlediat~ viein~ty and the pub4ic
rigllt-of-way.
1 dze ~a~opos~~ci site p[an znvolt~es the eonst~uction of c~ ioading aock that is ~~sc~ee~rec~ aclequately, f~orrz
crdjacent uses. Fo1° tTizs reason, the site plc~n minimizes any c~c~v~~se irrzpac~s c~n ~~rt~perty in the
zrnrnedi~te ~icinity ~t~d~ul~lic ~ight-c~f-~vc~y.
Staf~~~recol7imends appr•oval of the prcrpc~sed si~~e pla~7, as i~ is c~nsistent witt~ ~he Cc~mpreh~nsive ~'1an.
Questions from members:
Peters~il asked if the drop off's would be done internally or left outside as they have been in the past. He
wanted to know if there would be screening around the drop aff area since it will be moved ta the narth
side of the buildii~g. Peterson is concern~d with tlze appeaa~ance along 49~~' Avenue al-~d doesn't want
danations left outside. Sargent told hini that if inerchandise is left outside, it becomes a zoning issue, and
they would be cited.
Fiorendino questioiled the traffic flow on the site and aslfed if there ~-ould be adec~uate room for seini
trucks. Sargent explained they are removing some of tl~e pai-king spaces on the ~~ortheast portion of tlle site
to allow plenty of space far mal~euverin~ tl~e semi trucks. He told nlernbers that the Fire Chief revie~ued
the plans and appioved them as submitted.
Schmitt asked where the dumpsters would be lacated. Mr. Moran, from Savers, stated the cainpactor t17ey
currently have woizld be sufficient to deal with any garbage c~r unwailted iteins they have.
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Public Hearin~ Opened:
Jeff Agnes, from Aarchitects Inc. and Toni Moran, from Savers were present to answer questians. Ag~7es
told menlbers that in the process of the remadeling, the parking 1ot will be seal caated and re-striped to
improve the appearance of the business site. He told meinbers that the drop off area will not be screened,
but the donations will be handled immediately and will not remain outside.
Thon~psan asked how bi~ the trucks wauld be and haw they would access the loading dock. Agnes told
him the site lzas beer2 re-designed to accainmodate semi trucks and showed the members how the~ will
baek up to the loadulg dock.
Peterson asked if the raad along the south side of the building would remain open. Agnes stated it wouid
t°en7ain open and explained how ch~lges ta the grade along the east line would mak~ it more accessible,
especially far fire trucks.
There was a brief discussian regarding the landscaping plans for the site. It was noted tl~e new pedestrian
bridg~ will be located about 50 feet fiartller ta t~e so~tl~ wit1~ ~ spiral ac~ess s~za tl~e Saver's side and a
switchback access c~n the Hilltap side. S~n1e landscaping will be done as part of that project. Ag~zes told
members they v~Tauld be Pe-grading as~d replacing solne af the existing retaining wall alang the east side of
the site as described in tl~e plans. Soine additional sod wi11 be added on that side as a result.
Agnes tald members they are still obtaining prices and will be applying for tlle permit shartly. They hope
to co~nplete the project befare the end af the year.
~'ublic Hearin~Closed.
1~~tie~tz ~ry ~ zor~~nr~ino, s~~corzdec~ ~y Pelers~~r, t~ ~r~i~re t~e r~eac~ang ~f ~ I~~soluticl~ ~~~. 20I0-~`'Z~??, °h~~~
Uei~g am~le copies available ta the~,~a~blic. All ayes. ME~TIDNI'~SSED.
Nfotion by Fzorendzno, seeonded by Peterson, to ac~c~~t Resolution No. 2010-PZ03, beif~g a~esolutzan
ap~roving a s~ite plan fo~° th~e const~uction of'a new loading dock and d~~o~a-off area for the buildifzg located
at =~849 Central Aven2re.
~soLUTlo~r No. zoio-nza~
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVII~G A SITE PLAN FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW LOADING DOCK AND DROP-OFF AREA FOR THE SAVERS STORE
LOCATED AT 4849 CENTRAL AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
W~~REA~, a pt•o~osal (Case #2010-0541) has been suhmitted by Jeff A~7es, to ~he Planiling and Zoning
Con~tnissio~i requesting a site pl~n appraval fraln ttYe City of Calulnl~ia Heights at the follawing site:
ADDRESS: ~ 849 C~entrai Averiue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMTT: Site P1an approval for the
construction of a new loading dock and drop-off area for the building located at 4849 Central
Avenue.
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W~IEREAS, the Plaruling Coml~iission has heid a pubiic hearing as required by the city Zoi~ing Code on May ~,
2010;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Connnissiol7 has considered the adviee and recolnmendatians of the City staf~
regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upo~~ ihe health, safety, and welfare of tt~e community aTid its
Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to conlpatibility af uses, h•affic, property values, light, air,
danger of fire, and risk to puhlic safety in the surrounding areas; and
NOrW, THEI2EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the PLaiviing and Zoniitg Commission of the City of Columbia
Heights after reviewing the proposal, that ti~e Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and adopts the following
filldings:
i. i~he site plan confonlls to ali applicable require1ne11ts oftllis a~~ticle.
2_ Tlie site plan is consistent with the appticable provisions of the city's co~nprehensi~e plan.
3. Tl~e site plan is consistent with a~~y applieable area plan.
4. The site pla~n mir-intizes a~ny adverse impacts oj1 p~•oper~y in the immediate vicilrity and the ~ublic riaht-c~f-
way.
~~J~'~'HE~2, ~E I'T ~~~~?~.~'~I3, tl~at t(~e attached ca~~ditio~zs, ma~rs, and other inforrnatio~~ shal~
beco~rte part of this permit ~nd app~•oval; and ii1 granting this perlnit the eity ~nd the a~p[icant agree tl~at this permit
shall become i~ull and void if the project has not been cainpleted withi~l one (I) calendaa• ti~ear after the approvai date,
subject to petitic~n foi° renewal of the pennit.
Passed this 4`h day of Ma~y, 20 t 0,
Offered by: Fiorendino
Seco~lded by: Peterson
~2o,I C~ail: AII Ayes
~iyes:
Nays:
r~ tt~Sl:
VIC:E CHAIR Do~ina Sch~nitt
SECRETARY, Shelley Hansoii
Approva~ is contillgent upon execution and return of this daeunlent to tl~e City P1~nning Qffiee.
I have read and a~ree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above.
Jeff Agt~es Date
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CASE NUMBER: 2010-0502
APPLI~ANT: ~ity af Co~cn~rbia Heig~t~
LOCATION: City Wide
I2~QU~ST: Zoning Amendment Pertaininb to Outdaar Seating
PItEPA~2ED I3Y: ,~eff Sargent, ~ity Planner
BAC~GROUND
The City of Col~unbia Heights is experieneing a nulnber af dit~ing establishments that have requested the
ability to serve food and/or alcahol to custo~ners outside. To aate, tlle Ciry does l~at have a farrnal
ordinance regulating this type af use. For tl~at reasan, staff is praposing a Zoning Amendment to help
regulate restaurants and other eateries that nlight waizt to serve patrons outdoors.
The neeessity c~f suc11 an €~rdinance at~lendment c~rigir~ates fr~rr~ the possibility that soine r~~ta~rants rna,~
wai~t tc~ ser~e ~lcohol tc~ tl~eir patrons while tl~ey dine outdc~ars. The City of Calurnbia Fleights' Palic~
~hief, Scott Nadeau expressed the desire to regulate the nia~lner in w~~ieh restaurants co~.~ld serve alcohol to
patrons otitdoars because of the potential negative cireumstances tl~at such actions cauld present.
C4MPREHENSIVE PLAN
On~ of tl~e gc~als of the Comprehensive Plan is to enl~ance the economic viability of the con~nunity. The
proposed amendment wauld be consistent with the Co~nprehensive Plan by allowiY~g tl~e co~~tinual use and
ea~jayn~ent of restaLirants and other dining p~aces iz~ a safe r~lanr~er.
An over~rchin~~oa1 of the Coinprehensive Plan is ta er~sttre the safety a~~d welf~re of the ~eneral public.
~~ ~estrictin~ ar~as ~r~ ~vhieh ~1co~~1 n~a,~ ~e servec~ ~~€tsid~ a r~staura~~t, c~mplia~c~ ~aath the
Comprehei~sive P1~n will be ~net.
Sargent showed the members exalnples af variaus businesses in town ta explain whieh anes would meet
the criteria being proposed in the Ordinance, ai~d wl~ieh ones wouldn't.
ZONING ORDINANCE
'The prapased amendznents ir~ade to tl~e Zaning C?rdil~ance wauid inelude language regarding the operation
of outdoor seating space for restaurants and ather eatiz~g establisliments. The proposed cllanges iz~c~l~~de:
1. ~irtdoor seating ~~lcrns will be subjeet to Plcznyazng Co~rar~~ission app~~oval throa,rgh the Szte Pdan
Appr~oval P~^ocess.
2. Outdoor sec~ting shall be loccztec~ fi,~lly E~n the pr~operty in whieh it i.s intended, and n~ay not
t•esti^ict pedestr~ian trcrffie on public rzghts-of-way.
3. Outdoor seatif~g shall be on c~ hard su~fac~ m~eting all f1r~~ericc~ns with I~isabilitie.s ~ct (f11~~1)
Nequi~^e~nents.
=~. No outdoo~• seating shall be allowed on driveways or paNkin~ a~^eas.
S. If tlae intent zs t~ seNVe alcohol outside, tlr~e following regulations shall be eyzfo~°ced:
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a. The auldoor dining arec~ shall be au'jacent ta t~he pNinci~~al huilding and access sl~all be
~~rovided from withzn the p~incipal building of~ly.
b. A bar~~ie~~ sliall be znstalled a~~ound the perirn~eter~ of t1~e oztitdoor seating arecr, and shall be
appr~oved administratively on a case-by-case l~czsis.
c. The barrier shall not pei~mzt fi~ce uncl easy access to the outdoor seating areca dif°ectly fi~ona
the outsicle.
6. If the intent is to not ser^ve alcohol outs~ide, the bz~siness shall supply tlre ci.ry with an cz~davit
statzng thczt n~ alcohol wzlZ be served autdoo~-s.
7. The design of the patio ar°ea arzd c~ny fencing ay~d landscaping shall be such that sigl~t lines in
cznd out of existing a~ proposed access point~s are not ohstructed.
8. Tempor^ary str~uctu~es shall not be aZlou~ed u~ithin the autdoor dinin~r area.
9. Banners, stNearners or^ ot~l~e~ ty~e,s ~f pe~rrranent or ternporat y.signs shcill not be placecl or^
dzsplayed in oz~tdoor dining ar~as~.
10. ~`he autd~or• dining c~rec~ .~I~erll ~z~t take ~t~ cduzr~~ete~ristie~ r~f~a buildzng having a~~oof~~~r~c~/~r~
walls.
11. The on-site ~arking requir•ey~~a~nts shall only pertain to t~he indoor seating capaczty and shall n~t
~rppl~~ tr~ an~y ~utdoor~ .seating.
~IND~NGS ~F FAC'~
5eetion 9.104 (F) o~ t1~e ~ol~.unbia ~Ieights zonir~g cade requ~r~s tl~at t~1e Ci~y Cc~uncil inak~ ~ach of tl~e
following faur findings before approving a zoning amendznent:
L The amendment is co~~sistent with tl~e Compre~hensive F'lan.
C1ne ~f`t~i~ ~;oul~ ~f'the ~~oraa~~-el~en~ive ~'l,at~ is tc~ ~~nl~anc:e Phe ~~on~a~ni€~ ~~ia~il~ly e~f tlie ~onzrnunit~y.
The praposed an~errdrnent waulc;~ be consistent lvith the C:om~r•ehen~sive Plata hy~ alloivzng the
cc~n~it~are~l i~ase and enjoy~nent of ~restaur~c~nts and othe~ ~inin~ ~alczces in a sc~fe t~~a~~ne~.
2. The amendment is in the public ii~tei-est ai~d is not solely for the bei~efit of a sil~gle ~roperty
owner.
7'he ~roposed c~tnendn~ent 7~~ould bc effective for^ any ~es•tai,d~~ant or, food estabdisliment in the city.
3. Where the amendment is to change the zal7ing classificatian of a particular proper~y, the existing
use of the property and the zoning classification of property within the general area of t~ie
property in question a~~e eompatible with the proposed zoi~lg classification.
Not crpplzcczble.
4. Where the alnendmeilt is to change the zoi~ing classification of a pai~ticular pro~erty, there has
bee11 a change in the character ar trend of deveiopment ir~ t1~e gelleral area af the praperty i1~
question, which has taken place sulce slich property was placed in the current zonin~
classification.
Not applicable.
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Staff recaminends approval of the proposed Zoning Amendtnent.
Questions by members:
Thampson asked several questia~ls regarding patio seatiug:
Do busil~esses pay SAC units on outdaor seating?-Yes, as detern~ined by tl~e Met Council
Do thc Licensc Applieations ask if a patio arca is uscd, and if so, is it dcsignated an thc Lieense?-Yes.
Do we l~ave any requirements regarding food service an patios?-Na, Anoka Caunty handles food
issues.
Some patias are used as smoking areas-can emplayees serve food/drinks an patio if smoking is
occurri~~?-Ye~, cautdc>or ~r~as ar~ nc~t ce,vered by the Indo~r Air Act.
Sargent explained this Ordina~ace is praposed at the request af the Police Chief. He wants ta hav~ sotne
controi over the serving of alcahol in an o~tdoar setting to prevent ui~la~~rfu1 situations fram occurriz~g and
to ensl~re the safety a~1d well beinb of the con~munity. Tl~e prt~pased Ordinance gral~ts some leeway to
busi~lesses in chaosina a fencil~g sty~e that works fo1- tlle~n. He used the examples of Sama's and Buffalo
Wi1d Wi~zss, stating their barrier/fencin~ b~th meet tl~e require~rtents e~Jezt tl~c~ugh tl~ey are diffep-ent heights
and styles. Sargent also pcsinted out ot~tdoor patias fhat wou~dn't meet the criter~a such as Mr. BBQ (which
doesn't serve aicolial, but was used as ari exat7~ple) ai~d Piierta De1 Sol (ar~ open deek not accessed through
the building}.
Thompson 11ad a prablem with SB which states barriers would be a~proved aclininistratively on a"case by
case" basis. He tl~ir~ks standardized rules ~~eed to be established sa businesses know what the rules are.
Sar~ent sugbestcd changing t~e 1ang~;~a~e sa tl~e barriers are ag~proved b_y the Flanning Cc~n~rnissic~n, as ~art
of the site plan process. Thainp5on also felt #10 i~ldicating that outdoor dining areas s1~a11 not take on
etlaraeteristics of a building having roofs/wa11s was "re-de~ining~~ what is already in the i~zc€aor l~ir Act.
Sar~ent explail~ed that outdoor dining areas are different than actual additions to a building with raofs and
par~ial wal~s, a~d thereFc~r~, She ~nd€~r~r ~-1ir ~€;~ dc~~s~'t pertai~t. iarge~~t to1c~ r~er~~~rs tl~a~ ~I~a~~~es car~ bc
~nade ta tlus Ordinance befare this goes to the City Council o~ after t~1e first readil~g, if the City Council
wishes tc~ dc~ so.
Fiorendino asked l~ow existin~ restaurants wauld be affected? Sargent said i~one of the existing restaural~ts
wouid b~ affected. Sarna's and Buffalo Wild Wi~1gs already meet the requirements of the ardinance.
Albert's and Puerta Del Sol have already been told ~hey cannot serve alcohol autside, and Mr. BBQ does
not have a Liquor License, so this does nat pertain to them. Any new restaurant or an existing one t~lat
adds ai~ outdoor patio would have to go thraugh the Site PPan Pracess c~nce the Qrdinal~ce is passed.
Fiorei~dino also had a prablem with the language in SB. He thouglit an ex~la~latio~l of why the barrier is
necessary and what it nlust accomplish should be included in tlze language, so businesses lcnow how to
design it prior to submitting the Site Pla~i far approval. He then asked why parkiil~ rec~uiremei~ts were not
ii~creased foi• those places that add an ozrtdoor patio area. Sargent explained that the patios are generally
only used about 3 months of the year due to rain, wind, IZeat, bugs, ete. tl~eiefore, there isn't a l~uge
impact on the parkiilg, plus staff thinks it is important to keep as much green space as possible on these
sites. Sargent su~gested looking at each case and possibly making it a condition of approval depending on
how nluch seating is being added.
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MAY 4, 2010
Schrnitt agreed that the barriers shauld not l~e handled administratively. She thought tl~ere should be some
minimum standards provided to give businesses an idea af what is expected. She said the language should
address the fact that the requirements can be 111et by width, not just height of tlle barrier. Schmitt stated she
does not like tl~e look of a six foot higli fence, and thinks Sarna's style barrier is much more inviting. She
said she would like to hear fram the Police Chief and possibly from some of tlze Restaurants what they feel
about this. Sargent said the Palice Chief had reviewed the draft Ordinance and was happy with the items as
listed.
Schmitt asked Sargei~t ta explair~ #'7 sigl~t lines af the access points nat being abstructed. I~e ~ave an
exainple of not blocl~ing the view of where vehicles enter/exit the site, ar not blockii~g a nearby intersection
sa traffic is negatively impaeted.
She then asked abaut #8 not allowing temporary structures on the patios. Sargei~t explained this would
disallow the patio being used for otrtside storage d~t~ring the aff n~onths.
Petel-san and Fiorel~dina bath concurred that #8  I~eed ta have the Ianbuage changed. Thc~~7~psan
suggested laoking at Crystal's Ordinance. He thougl7t tl~ey had a N1odel Ordinallce that may be helpful.
Public Hearil~g Opened:
No one was present to speak on this issue.
Pubiic Hearing Closed.
Mat~zon by Tl~orn~asan, sec~y~d~c~ by Fiorer~dino, to table eonsic~eY•atic~n c~f the ~~r°o~osed zorzing arnendrnef~t
z~~7til the next meeting sc~ tdzat ehanges ~o ~l~e la~r~-ira~-e ec~n be rrzade. ~lZ cryes. tl~lOTION ~AS~~'EL7.
Ii~EW BLISIT~TESS
Sar~ent tald members tl~at staff became awax~ of a he~usekeeping issue regarding the zaning assigned to a
property Iocated a1 4555 Vv'ashi~~gton Street. ~hen tl~e E~-2 district w~s split inta ~2-A and I~2-E3, staff
weilt by information obtained by the Fire Department. This pioperty had beeil issued a rental license for a
duplex use, and therefare, was issued a R2-B classification. Recently, staff was called to tl~e property on a
child endal~gerinei~t situation and discovered tl~e resider~ce is not a proper duplex. Tl~e first tloor and
baseinent area have non-confai-~ning bedrooms and are not in a livable conditian. The residence daes not
have separated access to what t1~ey cansidered twa units. Sergeant said t12is property should be re-classified
as a Single Fanlily Residenee. He stated there could be other properties like this one that nave
inapprapriate zoniiig designatians. Members agreed that the changes should be made to correct these types
af situations. They also thought there should be a better definitioi~ of what constitutes a duplex so the uz7it is
zoned and Iicensed correctly.
The meeting was adjaurned at $:18 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sl~elley Hanson
Secretary
CASE f~UMBER: 201E}-0601
DATE: June 1, 2010
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Cc~mmission
APPL{CAR1T: Savers
LOGATIQP~: 4849 CentraE /~venu~ NE
[~EQEJEST: 350 square fac~t ~rea v~riart~e for ~v~ll signage
6'F~E~Af~E~ ~3~: Jef~ S~rger~t, Cifiy Pl~nner
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~he zor~ir~g ciassificatian c~f ~he propert~ is ~~, ~en~ral ~~~iness [~i~~ricfi. P~r ~ade
~~~ti~~ ~.1Q6(F'~~12}, ~igr~~g~ ira th~: ~~ Qi~~ric~ i~ p~rm6tt~d as ~c~IBov~rs:
1. A~y number of wa[I signs on any sicie of a building not fio exceed 200 square
feet af tatal surface area for all wa(I sign surfaces and limited to one surface per
sign.
2. Tofi~l sign~ge shall no~ ~xceed t~vc~ square ~e~t fe~~ e~ch frant fic~c~~ c~f buildsng c~r
structure.
Therefore, the Zaning Code ~rould restrict the total square foatage of w~11 sign~ge for
the Savers stare to 200 square feet. Savers is proposing a sign plan that incarparates
~Fo~r wa61 ~igns tata~ling 550 square feet. Far this re~sor~, a 350 square foat area
vari~nce is required.
Currently, Savers is utifizing two wall signs. The main "Savers" e~ttrance sign is
City af Co6umbia Fleights P(anning Cammissian lune 1,2010
4849 Central Ave - Wall Sign Variance Case # 201n-0601
appraximafiely 59 sqt~are feet ir- a~ea. The second "At-r~erica's Favorite Thrift Store" sign
is approximately 38 square feet in area. The total walE signage for the buifding is 97
square feet.
C~ ~~E~~ SIV~ PL~
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for cammercial deve{apment. Being that
Savers is a ce~mmercial e~tity and is e~panding, the variance praposal is eansistent uvith
the types of uses guided far this area.
~~ D~ GS ~~ FA~~ (~~ri~~~e}
Section 9.104 (G) of the ~onir~€,~. Ordinar~c~ o~tfines five findirogs of f~ct that must be r~et
in order for the ~~fy Cc~~ncil ~o grar~t ~ variance. They are as fa!lows:
a) Bec~use of the p~r~icular physicaf surrc~undi~gs, or the sh~pe, configa~rat~a~,
tapagraphy, ar ather conditior~s of the specific parcel of land invalv~d, str6ct
adhere~ce fio the pravisit~ns c~f ~his article ~rould cause ur~d~e h~rdship.
The orrentatinn of the builc~ing on the pr~perty limits sight lirres for passersby
alr~rrg Centraf Ave~u~. Vl/aff si~nac~e fimited to 2~0 square feef krvQUicl b~
insufficient far a builc{ir~g in excess of 33,OQO ~quare teet and orienf~a in ti~e
rrra~rner it is at~~' ~~~ d ~~~r~~ ~~~. ~'~~vev~r, 5~C ~~ua; e fe~t cf ~saf6 si~na~~ ~~ ~c~o
excessive anc~ not compa~ible with saund p{an~ring principfes.
b) The cc~~tdi~ic~r~s ~pc~r~ ~hECh the v~riar~ce ~s b~sed ~re ur~icg~ae tc~ the sp~c€~ic
pareel c~~ lar~d ir~volved and ~re ger~~r~€ly r~c~~ ~pp~icabl~ go other praper~ies
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v~r~~r~on ~ne s~rr~e z~~-~rt~ ~i~s~~ ic~s~~~t~s.
~~ter~~ ar~e r7c~ c~¢h~r sir~gle-acc~~~~~ ~~rr`~cfi~gs w~~l~ ~h~ s,~r~lre sr~~ ~nc~ or~er~fa~ic~ra
or~ a cc~rner~ lat as Savers in t6~~ ~B, G~rteral ~'c~siraess District. Tf~re request for ~
sir~rt v~r~i~~ce is c~rtiqc~e irt ~~re ~it~y of Colc€~rrbi~ !-l~ights fc~r ~ bcri~c~dng ca~ this sdze,
dirnension and c~rientatian.
c} The difficulty c~r har~ship is caused by the pravisions af this artic(e ar~d has
not been created by ar~y person current€y havir~g ~ fegal interest in fihe
property.
The provisic~ns of the artiele do not praperfy address large, single ~enant
burldings. The purpose of the Sign Code is to prohibit a drspropartronately hic~h
rafia befween the srze of the sic~n and the tenant space the sign is intended for.
In this case, the opposrte is occurrrng. lf the applicant were ~imited to 200 square
feet of wall signage, there waceld be a dispraportianately low ratio of wafl si~naye
to the size of the huilding. Witf~ tl~at sa~d, Staff feels fhat a variance request tha~
woufrf mc~re than double the total square footage allowed f~y code is tao
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commissian ~une 1,2010
4849 Centr~l Ave -~~/all Sign Variance Case # 202(~-0601
excessive. Sta~' has spaken with the ~pplicant ar~d e~pTained that because of the
inetficiency c~f the eurrent ora`inance pertarning to signage far ~urldings af this
srze, staff would suppor~ a v~riance request af 200 square feet in area.
d} The granting of the variartce is in harmany v~ith the ger~er~l purpose and
intent of the comprehensiv~ plan.
Tf~e Compr~hensive Pfan guides this area for commerciai development. Being
that Savers is a commercial entity ar~d is expanding, the variance proposa( is
consis~ent with the types of uses guic~ed for fhis ~rea.
e} The granting af the variance wili not be materially detrimental to the public
v~relfare or materiafl~ injurious to ~he ~njayment, ~se, de~elopment ar value of
property ar improvements irt the vicir~ity.
The grantirag af the ~ariance wou/d help prorrrote Saver~s as a car~rr~ercial ~~tity
rn the city. The overalf size c~f the sigr~ag~ on the huilc~ir~g wil/ be prc~porfionate fo
the size o~'th~ k~ur/dir~g anc9 will nc~f !~e d~trimerrtal to fhe ~cr~lic.
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Staff recommends denial of a 3~U square tac~t area varian~e xor v~r~ii signage ~or ir~e
~~~~rs stor~ Ec~c«~~u ~~ ~~~~ ~;~ntr~! ~~lerue ~ecu~se thp ~t~~p~ h~rd~hip ~~es r~~t
justify the magnifi~de of the vari~r~ce request.
~t~~~: That t~~ Pl~r~ni~g Cc~rr~rraissi~r~ recc~r~rnends th~t the ~i~y ~c~~ncil der~y t~~
350 squ~re foc~# ~re~ v~ra~nce for ~~II sigrt~ge per C~de ~ectios~ 9.106 (P'}(12} of the
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER: 2010-0602
DATE: June 1, 2010
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Comrnissian
APPLICANT: Renaissance Fireworks
LOCATION: 4005 Central Avenue
REQl1EST: Interim Use Permit far Seasonal Sales
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
IN1'RC)DllCTI~N
Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. has applied far an Interim Use Permit ta allow the
operation of a tireworks tent at 40U5 Central Avenue. The City of Columbia Heights has
recently amended the ordinance regarding outdoor seasonal sales in aff zoning districts,
and now requires an Interim Use Permit. The specific development standards for an
outdoor sales/display establishment are found at Section 9.1Q7 (C)(20), and will be
added as conditians of appravaf for this permit. This wilf be the Ftenaissance's 6t" year
operating a fireworks tent at this lacation in Columbia Heights.
The attached site plan iPlustrates the eanfiguration and arienfation af the fireworks tent
tc~ Ce~tr~B ~v~n~~. The Fire ~hieg ~~~ ir~spected th~ p~~r~~ ar~~ v~ri6! condu~t ~ site
inspeetian af the tent prior to the business opening far operation.
C4MPREHENSIVE P~AN
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property for commercial use, including retail
sales, offices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the
City's Comprehensiv~ Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The zoning classification for this property located at 4005 Central Avenue is CBD,
Central Business District. Fireworks tents are allowed as Interim Uses in this zoning
district.
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 1, 2010
Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. - Interim Use Permit Case # 201Q-0602
Existing parking exceeds zoning requirements. 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 commercial building is required
to have 263 parking spaces. After using the 13 parking spaces for the tent, the site will
still have 282 parking spaces. Furthermore, with the location of the display area on the
opposite side of the parking lot as the store entrances, the operation should not have
any effect on vehicular access for the site.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (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 ane of the interim uses listed far the zaning district in which the property
is located, or is a substantially similar use, as determined by the Zoning
Administrator.
Fireworks tents are an Interirrr Use in the CBD, Central Business Drstrict, and are
considered retail safes, which are permitted.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive
~ian.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the property for commercial use, including
retail sa/es, offices and service businesses. The proposal is consistent with the
intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
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The prop~sed ~erripr~r~r~ usP ~~~ulc~ r~o~ ha~e ~r~,y de~rirr~e.nt~l rrrt~aact on rteighbarinc~
praperties because of its proximity to Central Avenue and because it is shielded
fr~rn adjace~rt r~sicler~ti~i uses.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
The fireworks tent as proposed will have no impact on the use of adjacent
properties.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is
compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the
surrounding area.
The fire department will conduct an on-site survey prior ta the business opening. All
state requirements regarding fireworks sales will be camplied with before the fire
department will allow the operation of the business.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 1, 2010
Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. - Interim Use Permit Case # 2010-0602
6. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the
public streets and to provide for appropriate on-site circulation of traffic.
The tratfic generated by the fireworks tent will not significantly increase the traffic on
the public streets, and the site is large enough to handle additional interior traffic.
7. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect on ather uses in the immediate
vicinity.
As indicated by prior descriptions, the fireworks tent should not have a negative
impact on other uses in the immediate vicinity, which are all zoned commercial.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Cammission apprave the Interim Use Permit for a
fireworks tent subject to conditions of approval outlined belaw.
IVlcatior~d The Planr~ing Commission appraves #he Interim Use Perrrr~it for ~ firew~rks ter~~
at 4005 Central Avenue NE for a period not to exceed 90 days from date of approval,
subject to certain canditians of appravaf that have been faund ta be necessary to
protect the public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions af the Zoning and
Development Ordinance, including:
1. The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shal! be
reviewed by the Community Development Department and the Fire Department.
e. i~~~ S~i~ c~i iii~wc~rKS shi~ii rrt~~i ~ii «~uir~rr~~r~€~ ~r` i.r~~~f~~ 24 ar tne rire i~ode
and NFPA Ghapter 1124.
3. Firevuarks tents located within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
4. All goods shall be displayed an a designated impervious surface area.
5. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as
needed.
6. fViusic or amplifieci sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential
properties.
7. The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-
site below the level required for the principal use.
8. Signage shafl be limited ta two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined
square footage not exceeding thirty-two (32) square feet.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 1, 2010
Renaissance Fireworks, Inc. - Interim Use Permit Case # 2010-06d2
9. Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) days per calendar
year.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Location Map
^ Draft Resolution
^ Site Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-PZ04
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMIVIISSION APPROVING AN
INTERIM USE PERMIT FOR RENAISSANCE FIREWORKS, INC WITHIN THE CITY
OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNFSOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2010-0602) has been submitted by Renaissance Fireworks to the
Planning and Zoi7ing Commission requesting an Tnterim Use Permit approval froni the City of
Coluinbia Heights at thc following site:
ADDRESS: 4005 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE AFPLICANT SEEKS THE TOLLOWIN~G PERMIT: Interim Use Permit far a
fireworks tent and sale for a pe~riod of no more than 90 days, per Code Sectic~z~ 9.110
(F)(4)(a}.
WHEREAS, the Planning Canu7lissian has held a public heariilg as required by the city Zoning
Cc~de on June 1, 2010;
W~IEg2~AS, the Planr~ing a~~d Zoning Commission has considered the advice and r~cornmendatiar~s
of th~ City staff regardin~ tl~e eifect of the proposecl site plan u~pon the health, safety, and welfare of
the communit_y and its Camprehensive Plan, as well as any cancerns relatecl to compatibility ofuses,
traf~ic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, aild risk to public safety in the surrounding areas;
~nd
NOW, TNEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by t1~e Planning and Zoning Colnlnission of the City of
C'olumbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Loning Commission aceepts
and adopts tl~e following tindings:
1. The use is o11e c~f the irZterim uses listed for t1Ze zoning d~strict in which the pr~perty is
1oc~ted, or as a subst~ntially similar usc, as deter~ninecl by the Zonin€~ ~dn~inistr~tar.
2. Th~ use is in }zarmony with the general purpose and intellt of the C.ain~rehensive Plan.
3. The tzse will not impose hazards or dasttarbing inflt~ences Qn nei~hbc~ring properties.
4. Tl~e use will not substan~ially diminish the use of property in fhe iminediate vicinity.
5. The tise will be designed, constructed, operated ~ud maintained in a inanner that is
compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the sm-rounding
area.
6. Adequate ine~sures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the
piibic streets and to ~rovide ~or ap~ro~riate at7-site circtilafiion of traffic.
'7. The tiise will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with
the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate viciility.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall
become part of this pcnnit 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 coinpleted within one 1
calendaN.vear after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
Resolution No. 2010-P%04 Page 2
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. The tireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the
C~ommunity Development Department and the Fire Department.
2. The sale of fireworks shall meet all require1ne11ts of ChaptEr 24 of the Fire Code and NFPA
C1laptei 1124.
3. Fireworks t~ents located within the public right-of-way are prvhibited.
4. All goods shall be displayed on a designated il~pervious surf~ce area.
5. All goods sha11 be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed.
6. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible fro~n adjacent residei~tial properties.
7. The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided one-site below
t~he level required for the principal use.
8. Signage shall be Iimited to two (2} professionally made signs, with a combined sc~uare
footage not exceeding thirt~y-two (32) square feet.
9. Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of ninety (90) dlvs per cal~nclar year.
Passed this 1st day of June ZOl 0,
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Ca1L•
~yes:
Nays:
<'~-I~IIZ ~I~r1~in~ ~zur~k
~ttest:
SECRETARY, Shelley Hansc~n
Approval is contingent upon execiition and return of this document tc~ the City Planning Office.
I have read and agree to the cc~nditions of this resolution as outlined above.
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER: 2010-0603
DATE: June 1, 2010
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT: City of Columbia Heights
LOCATION: 4555 Washington Street NE
REQIJEST: Rezoning of property from R-2B to F~-2A
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
~ACKGROU~ID
In 2005, the City established the R-2B zonir~g ciassificatian in an attempt to identify all
existing duplexes within the City. The zoning amendment also established the R-2A
District, which required the need of ~ Canditional lJse Permit, as ~vPll ~s minimurn Ic~t
standards for future duplex uses throughout the R-2A District. The R-2B District allowed for
all existing duplexes ta remain as duplex uses, withaut the need of a Canditional Use
Permit, and without needing to meet the minimum fot width and (ot area standards as
required in the R-2A District.
Just recently, the Cify of Columbia Heights was called out to 4555 Washington Street to
assist in a call far s~rvice ~and~cted by th~ Anaka ~our~ty ~epar~m~r~t ~f Hum~r Ser~ices.
Upan entering the structure, it was evident that the property was being used as a duplex,
hawever it appeared as if the lawer portion of the house was converted ta a dt~pfex illegally.
The bedrooms did not have proper egress to the autdoors and the cooking facilities did not
meet the minimum Building Code standards. There was also an infestation of insects and
other substandard living conditions apparent throughout the living area. Ultimately, the City
certified the unit as uninhabitable and declared that the lower level could not be used as a
separate living unit.
After reviewing city records, it was determined that in 2005 this property was inadvertently
designated as a duplex use, and therefore given the zoning classification of R-26. As
stated previously, it is obvious that this structure is not set up for a duplex use and should
not be used as such. Rezoning the property to R-2A will require the use of the property to
revert back to the intended single-family use far the structure. If the owner would want to
convert the structure to a duplex use in the future, she would have to go through the
Conditional Use Permit process and show that the property meets all the minimum zoning
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission June 1, 2010
4555 Washington Street NE Case ~ 2010- 0603
code requirements for a duplex.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property for Low Density Residential.
Rezoning the land to require a single-family use would be consistent with the guidance of
the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The subject property is currently zoned R-2B, One and Two Family Residential. All
immediately abutting properties are zoned R-2A, One and Two Family Residential and are
all single-family hames. The proposed zoning classificatian for the subject property is also
R-2A, which would be consistent with the zoning classificatian in the area. Because the
house is not canstructed ta support a legal duplex use, rezoning the property to R-2A
wauld be consistent with a single-family use far the property.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.1 Q4 (F~ of the ~ol~arnbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Co~ncil rnake
each of the following findings before approving a zoning amendment:
The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan currently guides the property for Low Density Residential.
Rezoning the land to require a single-family use would be consistent with the
guidance af the Comprehensive Pfan.
2. i'rte amenciment is in ti~e pub~ic interes€ anci is not soieiy far tne benefii ai a
single praperty owner.
The proposed amendment wauld ensure that the property would no langer be able
ta be crsed as a duplex withaut future apprc~val by the City Gouncrl. Beirrg that the
current conditians of the lower-level living space is not conducive to proper, safe
and standard living conditions as a separate living unit, the proposed amendment
would be in the interest of the public.
3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning ciassification 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 existing use of the property is for low-density residential. All properties in the
immediate vicinity are also zoned for low-density residential. The proposed zoning
classification for the subject property is compatible with the surrounding zonrng
classifications.
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4555 Washington Street NE Case # 2010- 0603
4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classificatian 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 the current zoning classification.
The property was being used illegally as a duplex, with living quarters and cooking
facilities being substandard to proper living conditrons, including the lack of legal
egress windows. The rezoning of the property will ensure that the building will be a
single-family house only, which is compatible wrth the intended use of the property.
RECOMMENDATIt3N
(Vlotion: That the Planning ~ommissian ~ecommend that the City Courci~ approve the
rezaning of the property located at 4555 Washington Street from R-2B, One and Two
Family Residential ta R-2A, One and Twa Family Residential.
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Location Map
Zaninq Map
Draft Rezoning Ordinance
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ORDINANCE XXXX
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
BEING AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ZONIl'~G AND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE
NO. 1428, PERTAINING TO THE REZONING OF A CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4555 WASHINGTON STREET NE
SECTION 1:
WHEREAS, tl~e curre~lt zoning classification of t~l1e property allows for a duplex use; and
WHEREAS, the c~-rre~lt property w~s bein~ used as an illegal duplex because of substandard living q~~arters
arld cooking facilities; a~~d
WHEREAS, tl~e lower unit of the property was pc~sted as uninhabitable because of tl~e substandard livii~g~
cc~~lditions; and
WHEREAS, rezoi~ing the su~iject parcel ~froin R-2B, Or1e and Two F`amity Residential to R-2A, One and Two
Family Residential would ensure the proper use of the property ~s a single-farr~ily dwellin~ unit; and
@VI-I~~2EAS, the rezani!1g ~s cc~nsiste~~T urith tl~e ~ity ~c~~nprellensive Plan, a~~d is in the pdtblic ittterest and not
solely for tlle benefit of a single property owner; and
WHEREAS, the proposed zoning elassification of tl~e property is compatible with tl~e siirrc~unding zoi~in~
classifcations and uses, and
BE IT FURTHER RF,SOLVED that the Planni~~g Commission llas reviewed ~nd recomme~~ds approval of
the propc~sed rezoning from R-2B, One and Two Fanlily Residential to R-2A, One and Two Family
Residential.
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First I~eadil~g:
Second Rea~ding:
Date c~f Passag~:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Gary Petersc~», Mayor
Patricia Muscovitz, City Clerk
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CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PLANNING REPORT
CASE NUMBER: 2010-0502
DATE: May 4, 2010
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT: City of Colurnbia Heights
LOCATION: City Wide
REQUEST: Zoning Rmendment Pertaining to Outdaor Seating
PREPARED BY: Jeff Sargent, City Planner
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The City of Columbia Heights is experiencinq a number of dininq establishments that have
requested the ability to serve food and/or alcohof to custamers outside. To date, the City
does not h~ve a formal ordinancA regulating thss typ~ ~f !ass. For that rPason, staf~ is
proposing a Zoning Amendment to help regulate restaurants and other eateries that might
want t~ serve patrons outdoors.
The necessity of such an ordinance amendrr~ent originates from the possibility that some
restaurants may want tcr serve afcohal to their patrons while they dine autdaors. The City
of Columbia Heights' Palice Chief, Scott Nadeau expressed the desire to regufate the
rt~anr~er ir~ whicP~ r~staur~nt~ ~e~uld s~rv~ ~Ice~hal ~e~ p~tre~~~ cautd~r~r~ because of the
potential negative circumstances that such actians could present.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is ta enhance the economic viability of the
community. The proposed amendment would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
by allowing the continuai use and enjoyment of restaurants and other dining places in a
safe manner.
An overarching goal of the Comprehensive Plan is to ensure the safety and welfare of the
general public. By restricting areas in which alcohol may be served outside a restaurant,
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan will be met.
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission May 4, 2010
City of Columbia Heights, Outdoor Seating Case # 2010-0502
ZONING ORDINANCE
The proposed amendments made to the Zoning Ordinance would include language
regarding the operation of outdoor seating space for restaurants and other eating
establishrnents. The proposed changes include:
1. Outdoor seating plans will be subject to Planning Commission approval through
the Site Plan Approval Process.
2. Outdoor seating shall be located fully on the property in which it is intended, and
may not restrict pedestrian traffic on public rights-of-way.
3. Outdoor seating shall be on a hard surface meeting all Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
4. Na autdoor seating shall be allawed on driveways or parking areas.
5. If the intent is to serve alcohal autside, the following regulatians shall be
enforced:
a. The outdoor dining area shall be adjacent to the principal building and
access shall be provided fram within the principal building only.
b. A barrier shall be installed around the perimeter of the outdoor seating area,
and shall be approved through the site plan approval process on a case-by-
case basis.
c. The barrier shall be constructed in a manner that ensures that nan-patrons of
ti~~ r~si~urar~~ wiEi ric~fi «av~ T~e~ ana ~~~y ~c~ess io aiconaiic peverages
provided by patrons using the outdoor seating area.
6. ff th~ intent is to not serve alcohol outside, the business shall supply the city with
~r~ ~fFidavit st~ting th~t na afcohal v~rifl be serv~d ~u~doars.
7. The design of the patio area and any fencing and landscaping shall be such that
sight lines in and out of existing or proposed access points are not obstructed.
8. When not in use, the autd~or seating area shall not be used for aff-season
outdoor storage.
9. Banners, streamers or other types of permanent or temporary signs shall not be
placed or displayed on the barriers surrounding the outdoor dining areas.
10. The outdoor dining area shall not take on characteristics of a building having a
roof and/ar walls.
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City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission May 4, 2010
City of Columbia Heights, Outdoor Seating Case # 2010-0502
11. The Planning Commission, through the site plan approval process, shall
determine the need for additional on-site parking requirements far the outdoor
seating area.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (F) of the Columbia Heights zoning code requires that the City Council make
each of the following four findings before approving a zoning amendment:
The amendment is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is to enhance the economic viability of
the community. The proposed amendment would be cansistent with the
Comprehensive Plan by allowing the cantinual use and enjoyment of restaurants
and other dining places in a safe manner.
2. The amendment is in the public interest and is not solely for the benefit of a
single property owner.
The praposed a~nendrrrent woufd b~ effective f~r ar~y restaurant ~r food
establishment in the city.
3. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classification of a particular
property, the existing use of th~ ~ropertv and th~ zoning classificati~n of
property within the general area of the property in question are compatible with
the proposed zoning classification.
1\lot applicable.
4. Where the amendment is to change the zoning classificatian of a par~icular
~rc~pe~t~, there h~s been a~~ar~r~~ ir the ~~ar~cter or te~nd of devel~pment i~
the general area of the property in question, which has taken place since such
praperty was placed in the current zoning c[assificatian.
Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Zoning Amendment.
Motion: That the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
proposed zoning amendment.
Attachments
• Draft zoning ordinance
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DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANC~ 1~t0. 1490, CITY CODE OF
2005 RELATING TO OUTDOOR SEATING FOR RESTAURANTS AND OTHER
EATING ESTABLISHMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF COLtiMBIA HEIGHTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Chapter 9, Article I, Sectioi~ 9.107 (C)(1) of the Colunlbia Heights City Code, is
proposed to inchide the followin~ additions and deletions:
§ 9.107 SPECIFIC llEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
(C) Specific development standczrds. The following uses are subject to spccifie
developrnent standards:
(34) Out~loor sec~ting.
a. C3utdoor seating ~Ians wii~ be sui~~ect to l~lanning Commission
approval through the Site Plan Approval Process.
b. vuiaoor seaiing snaii be iocaied iuiiy on the properiy in wnicn it
is intended, and may not restrict pedestrian traf~c on publie rights-of-way.
c. Outdoor seating shall be on a hard surface meeting all Americans
with I)isabilities Act (ADA) reqairements.
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e. If the intent is to serve aleohol outside, t1~e f"oilowing regulations
s~a~l1 b~ ~~~~rsee~:
1. The outdoor dining area shall be adjacent to the
principal building and access shall be provided from within the principal building
only.
2. A barrier shali be insta~led arounci the perimeter of the
outdoor seating area, and shall be approved through the site plan approval process
on a case-by-case basis.
3. The barrier shall be constructed in a manner that
ensures that non-patrons of the restaurant wiil not have free and easy access to
alcoholic beverages provided by patrons using the outdoor seating area.
£ If the intent is to not serve alcohol outside, the business shall
supply the city with an af~davit stating that no alcohol will be served outdoors.
g. The design of the patio area and any fencing and landscaping shall
be such that sigbt lines in and out of existing or proposed access points are not
obstructed.
h. When not in use, the outdoor seating area shall not be used for off-
season outdoor storage.
i. Banners, streamers or other types of permanent or temporary
signs shall not be placed or displayed on the barriers surrounding the outdoor
dining areas.
j. The outdoor dining area shall not tal~e an characteristics of a
building having a roof and/or walls.
k. The Planning Commission, through the site plan approval process,
shall determine the need for a~dditianal on-site pa~~rking r~quirements for the outdoor
seating area.
*NOTE* Existing C~ode Sections 9.107 (C}(3) (34-47) shall be renut7lbered accordingly.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 (E)(5) of the Columbia ~-Ieights City Code, is proposed
to include the following additions and deletions:
§ 9.110 Cl7MMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
(~) UB, CTenea°al 13u.siness l~is~rict.
(5) PerrnittEd accessory uses. Except as speci~cally limited hereir~, the
f~llov~ring a~cessc~~y uses s1ia11 be pet7nitted ir~ the G~3, ~encr~t F3~siness L?istric~:
(a) Private garages, parking spaces and loading areas.
(b) Accessory buildings.
(c) [,ar~dscaping and other horticultural uses.
(d) Incidental repair or processing ilecessary toe conduet the pennitted
principal use, provided the accessory use does not exceed 30% of the floor area.
(e) Temporary construuction buildings.
(t) Signs as regulated by § 9.106.
(g) Outdoor seating for restaurants and other eating
establishments.
Chapter 9, Article I, Section 9.110 (F)(5) of the Columbia Heights Ciry Gode, is proposed
to inclLide the following additions and deletions:
§ 9.ll0 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
(F) C'BD, Cent~•al Business Distrzct.
(5) Per~rnitted accessory uses. Except as specifically limited herein, the
following accessory uses shall be permitted i17 the CBD, Central Business District:
(a) Private garages, parking spaces and toading areas.
(b) Accessory buildings.
(c) Landscaping anc~ ~ther horticult~aral uses.
(d) Incidental repair or processin~ necessary to conduct the permitted
principal use, pr~vided the accessory use does not exceed 30% of the flc~ar area.
(e} Temporary construction buildings.
(t) Signs as regulated by § 9.106.
(g} ~utdoor seating
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for restaurants and other eating
~CCtlOi2 ~:
This ordinance sh~ll be in ft~Il foree and effect from and aftei- 30 days after its
passage.
First Reading: June 14, 2010
Second Reading: 3une 28, 2Q10
L~ate of Passage:
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Mayor Uary L. Peterson
Attest:
Patricia Muscovitz, CMC
City Gle~rk/Council Secretary