HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2011-041 RESOLUTION NO. 2011-041
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE GENTLE TOUCH ANIMAL SANCTUARY TO ALLOW AN ANIMAL SHELTER
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2011 -0602) has been submitted by Sandee Zander to the City
Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 5019 University Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per
Code Section 9.110 (E)(3)(s), to allow for an animal shelter in the GB, General Business
District at 5019 University Avenue NE.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on June 7, 2011;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
Commission regarding the effect of the proposed conditional use permit upon the health, safety, and
welfare of the community and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to
compatibility of uses, traffic, property values, light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the
surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights
after reviewing the proposal, that the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the
Planning Commission:
1. The use is one of the conditional uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is
located, or is a substantially similar use as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing influences on neighboring properties.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
5. The use will be designed, constructed, operated and maintained in a manner that is
compatible with the appearance of the existing or intended character of the surrounding area.
6. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
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7. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize traffic congestion on the public
streets and to provide for appropriate on -site circulation of traffic.
8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity.
9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall
become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this permit the city and the applicant agree
that this permit shall become null and void if the project has not been completed within one (1)
calendar year after the approval date, subject to petition for renewal of the permit.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. Outdoor kennels shall be prohibited.
2. All outdoor activity space shall be completely screened from abutting neighboring residential
zoning districts or uses by a six -foot tall privacy fence that is at least 80% opaque.
3. All indoor activity shall include soundproofing and odor control.
4. The tenant space must be ventilated in accordance with the International Mechanical Code.
5. The owner shall hold a current Minnesota Board of Animal Health license.
Passed this 13` day of June, 2011
Offered by: Diehm
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams, Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt
Mayor Gary L. P person
Attest:
' atricia Muscov' z, CMC
ity Clerk