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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2012-026 RESOLUTION NO. 2012-026 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GOLDSTAR TAXI TO ALLOW A USED CAR DEALERSHIP IN THE GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2012-0303) has been submitted by Nabil Ali to the City Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 5009 University Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use per Code Section 9.110 (E)(3)(d), to allow a used car dealership in the GB, General Business District at 5009 University Avenue NE. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on March 6, 2012; 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 deteiiiiined 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. 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. Resolution No. 2012-026 Page 2 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. All vehicles for sale on the property must be kept indoors at all times. 2. Outdoor vehicle display areas within the public right-of-way are prohibited. 3. The outdoor storage of inoperable, junk vehicles and/or vehicles with expired tabs is prohibited. 4. The property must adhere to all other applicable regulations pertaining to used car sales as outlined in Code Section 9.107 (C)(7). Passed this 12th day of March, 2012 Offered by: Diehm Seconded by: Schmitt Roll Call: Ayes: Peterson, Williams,Nawrocki, Diehm, Schmitt tr • Mayor Gary L. 'eterson Attest: Patricia Muscovitz, CMC City Clerk