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MEMBERS:
Marlainc Szurek, Chair
Rob Fiorcudino
Chris Little
Tracey Kinney
Keith Roberts
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 PM TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
590 -40TH AVENUE NE
1. Roll Call
Minutes March 5, 2013 meeting
2. Public Hearings:
Case 42013 -0501, Conditional Use Permit for a School
First Lutheran Church
1555 40a' Avenue
3. New Business
4. Other Business
5. Adjourn
The Responsibility of the Planning Commission is to:
• Faithfully serve the public interest.
• Represent existing and future residents, and base our decisions and
recommendations on the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
• Recognize the rights of citizens to participate in planning decisions.
• Protect the natural environment and the heritage of the built environment.
• Exercise fair, honest, and independent judgment.
• Abstain from participation when they may directly or indirectly benefit from a
planning decision.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 5, 2013
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Chair Marlaine Szurek.
Commission Members present- Little, Kinney, Roberts, and Szurek
Members Absent- Fiorendino
Also present were Sheila Cartney (Asst. Community Development Director), and Shelley Hanson
(Secretary) and Gary Peterson (Council Liaison).
Motion by Kinney, seconded by Roberts, to approve the minutes from the meeting of February 5,
2013. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NUMBER: 2013 -0301
APPLICANT: EIN Karem Properties LLC
LOCATION: 4920 Central Avenue NE
REQUEST: Site Plan Approval
Cartney explained that at this tine, Mr. Maher Ismail is requesting a site plan approval for an
addition to the existing building at 4920 Central and for the construction of an outdoor patio located
in the front and side of the building for his proposed restaurant Maher's, (former Nalapak
Restaurant). In 2008 the former Nalapak Restaurant received Site Plan approval for an outdoor patio
in front of the restaurant with 16 seats; the applicant is increasing the outdoor patio to the south side
of the building and the seating to 40 seats.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for Commercial related activities. One of the goals of the
Comprehensive Plan is to promote reinvestment in properties by the commercial and industrial areas.
The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it is a reinvestment into an
existing commercial building. The type of use of the building as a restaurant is also consistent with
the designated Comprehensive Plan guidance.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The property is located in the General Business District (GB), as are the properties to the north, south
and east. The properties to the west are zoned R -213, One and Two Family Residential. The parcel is
also located within the Design Guidelines Highway District, and will be subject the regulations for
such properties.
PARKING.
The City Code requires the number of parking stalls equal to 30% of the building capacity of the
restaurant, which is 140, requiring 42 parking stalls. With the proposed outdoor seating area, the
restaurant will have 40 additional seasonal seats. The parking ordinance does not provide parking
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requirements for outdoor seating, but based on seating capacity 12 more stalls would be required for a
total of 54 stalls. According to the submitted site plan 55 stalls are onsite. The applicant proposes to
re- stripe the parking lot to make access and parking easier.
The outdoor seating will be surrounded with removable planters and will not be fenced in. Again the
City Ordinance does not address patio seating, but other patios in the city have been fenced in. The
proposed restaurant is not planning to serve alcohol, which has been one of the main factors for
fencing in the outdoor patios.
The property is located along Central Avenue, and will be subject to the Design Guidelines for the
"Highway District ".
DESIGN GUIDELINES
The proposed Mediterranean restaurant located at 4920 Central Avenue is located within the Design
Guideline Overlay District, and is governed by the "Highway District" standards within the Design
Guidelines. The intent of the Design Guidelines is to make the City more aesthetically appealing, by
requiring a set of minimum standards for new construction along Central Avenue and 40t" Avenue.
The minimum standards were created by a task force of City Officials, business owners and residents,
and adopted into the City Code by the City Council.
EXTERIOR DESIGN.
As proposed the existing building will have a false second story added to the front of the building.
Not only will this increase the building height to 33 feet, which is consistent with design guidelines,
the addition will also add different textures, awnings and ornamental features to the front and sides of
the building again consistent with design guidelines. Large brick faced pillars will be added to the
front and sides as accents. The existing blue on the building will be covered in stucco and painted
with neutral browns.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (M) requires that the Planning and Zoning Commission shall make each of the
following findings before approving a site plan:
1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article
The proposed site plan meets all the requirements pertaining to setbacks, parking, and public
access for the district in which it is located.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan.
The proposed project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as it will promote
reinvestment in properties by the commercial and industrial sectors.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
There is no applicable area plan for this area.
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4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the
public right -of -way.
The proposed building meets all the minimum setback requirements and all Design Guideline
requirements. For this reason, the property in the immediate vicinity should not be adversely
impacted.
Staff recommends approval of the Site Plan.
Questions from members:
Kinney asked if the parking area had to be screened. Cartney explained that it is not required on the
north or south side of the property since those are also commercial properties, and that there is
currently a six foot fence along the west side of the property to separate the commercial and
residential sites. Kinney then asked if the sidewalk along Central Avenue would be kept. Cartney
stated that the sidewalk is actually part of the Highway Right of Way and that it would not be
changed.
Kinney then asked if the 33 foot height of the fagade was to match the height of the Liquor Store.
Cartney explained to members that the extra height is a requirement of the Design Guidelines and
that they are able to go as high as 35 feet. The building will be higher than the Liquor Store next
door, but is within the guidelines. The owners feel the added height will make it more noticeable and
will attract customers.
Little welcomed the new design and thinks it looked nice.
Public Hearing Opened.
The new owners, Mr. & Mrs. Maher and their architect were present to answer any questions. No
one else was present to speak on this issue.
Public Hearin Closed.
Motion by Little, seconded by Kinney, to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2013 -PZ02, there being
ample copies available to the public. All ayes. MOTIONPASSED.
Motion by Little, seconded by Kinney, to adopt Resolution No. 2013 -PZ02, being a resolution
approving a site plan, for an addition and outdoor eating area for a proposed Mediterranean
Restaurant, subject to the following conditions:
I. The parking stalls must meet the minimum width and length requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance as well as the drive aisle width.
2. The outdoor patio seating is limited to 10 tables with four chairs each (for a total of a 40-
seating area)
3. The addition shall be consistent with the plans dated received February 27, 2013.
All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
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Cartney told members that this item will go before the City Council as a courtesy at the March 11, 2013
meeting.
RESOLUTION NO.2013 -PZ02
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING A SITE PLAN
FOR AN ADDITION AND APPROVAL OF AN OUTDOOR PATIO FOR A RESTAURANT AT 4920
CENTRAL AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2013 -0301) has been submitted by EIN Karem Properties LLC, to the
Planning and Zoning Commission requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the
following site:
ADDRESS: 4920 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for the construction of
a building addition and approval of an outdoor patio for 10 tables and 40 seats at a restaurant located at 4920
Central Avenue.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on
March 5, 2013;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of the
City staff regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community
and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values,
light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and adopts
the following findings:
1. The site plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article.
2. The site plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the city's comprehensive plan.
3. The site plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
4. The site plan minimizes any adverse impacts on property in the immediate vicinity and the public
right -of -way.
FURTHER, BE 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 mill 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. The parking stalls must meet the minunum width and length requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as
well as the drive aisle width.
2. The outdoor patio seating is limited to 10 tables with four chairs each (for a total of a 40- seating
area)
3. The addition shall be consistent with the plans dated received February 27, 2013.
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Passed this 5 °i day of March 2013.
Offered by: Little
Seconded by: Kinney
Roll Call: All ayes
Chair
SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson
Approval is contingent upon execution and return of this document to the City Planning Office.
I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above.
EIN Karem Properties LLC
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
Date
2013 -0203
Linder's Greenhouses, Inc.
4300 Central Avenue, Rainbow Parking Lot
Interim Use Permit for Seasonal Sales
Cartney told members that Linder's Greenhouses has applied for an Interim Use Permit to allow the
operation of a seasonal mini - garden center for flowering plants and retail sales. The specific
development standards for an outdoor sales /display establishment are found in Section 9.107 (C)(28),
and will be added as conditions of approval for this permit. This will be Linder's 24a' year operating
a temporary greenhouse at this location in Columbia Heights.
The attached site plan illustrates the configuration of two structures plus a patio area in front. This
site plan and configuration remains unchanged from previous years. A fence will enclose the patio
and connect to each structure. The greenhouse structures will be the same as previous years with
four, six -foot doors remaining open at all times during business hours. There will be at least four fire
extinguishers in the Flower Mart and all smoking will be prohibited. The principal uses of the
subject parcel are preexisting and comply with zoning regulations. The two structures and patio will
displace approximately 30 parking spaces and a drive aisle.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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 Comprehensive Plan.
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ZONING ORDINANCE
The zoning classification for this property located at 4300 Central Avenue is GB, General Business
District. Retail uses are allowed in this zoning district.
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 144,900 - square foot commercial building is required to have 483 parking spaces. After using
the 30 parking spaces for the greenhouses, the site still has 598 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 Zoning 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:
The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or
is a substantially similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Outdoor sales /display establishments are an Interim Use in the GB, General Business
District, and are considered retail sales, which are permitted.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan guides the subject property for commercial use. Outdoor
sales /display uses are allowed as conditional uses in all residential districts.
3. The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties.
The closest residential property to the south is over 300 feet from the proposed temporary
use. In addition, the amount of space dedicated.for the greenhouse sales is relatively small at
approximately 1, 000 square feet. Therefore, the proposed temporary use should not have any
detrimental impact on neighboring properties.
4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
The garden center as proposed will have no impact on the use of adjacent properties.
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.
Linder's has been in operation for 24 years at this location, with the City experiencing no
complaints. The proposed garden center should not negatively impact the existing character
of the vicinity.
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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 traffic generated by the garden center will not significantly increase the trafftc 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 other uses in the immediate vicinity.
As indicated by prior descriptions, the garden center should not have a negative impact on
other uses in the immediate vicinity, which are zoned for residential and commercial uses.
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Interim Use Permit for seasonal
agricultural sales subject to conditions of approval outlined below.
Questions from members:
Roberts asked if this is the same situation as previous years. Cartney said it is the same request and
that they have operated at this location for 24 years.
Public Hearing_ Opened:
No one was present to speak on this issue.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion by Kinney, seconded by Roberts, that the Planning Commission approves the Interim Use
Permit for seasonal agricultural sales at 4300 Central Avenue NE from April 15 through July 15,
2013, subject to certain conditions of'approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the
public interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development Ordinance,
including:
1. Outdoor agricultural /produce sales located within the public right -of -way are prohibited.
2. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed.
3. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties.
4. Signage shall be limited to (2) professionally made signs per structure, not exceeding
thirty -two (32) square feet per sign.
5. The outdoor storage shall be located as indicated on the site plan.
6 A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to
installation of the structures on the site. The deposit shall be refunded after the Interim
Use Permit expires and the site has been cleaned up.
7. The proposed fence must be 20 feet, from the retaining wall for safety vehicular access.
All ayes. MOTIONPASSED.
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RESOLUTION NO.2013 -PZOI
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION APPROVING AN INTERIM
USE PERMIT FOR LINDER'S GREENHOUSES, INC WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2013 -0203) has been submitted by Linder's Greenhouses to the Planning and
Zoning Commission requesting an Interim Use Permit approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the
following site:
ADDRESS: 4300 Central Avenue
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Oil file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Interim Use Permit for outdoor seasonal
sales from April 15, 2011 to July 15, 2013.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning Code on
March 5, 2013;
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of the
City staff regarding the effect of the proposed site plan upon the health, safety, and welfare of the community
and its Comprehensive Plan, as well as any concerns related to compatibility of uses, traffic, property values,
light, air, danger of fire, and risk to public safety in the surrounding areas; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of
Columbia Heights after reviewing the proposal, that the Planning and Zoning Commission accepts and adopts
the following findings:
1. The use is one of the interim 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 disturbing 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. 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.
7 The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity.
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 agricultural /produce sales located within the public right -of -way are prohibited.
2. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed.
3. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties.
4. Signage shall be limited to (2) professionally made signs per structure, not exceeding thirty -
two (32) square feet per sign.
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5. The outdoor storage shall be located as indicated on the site plan.
6. A $500 deposit shall be submitted to the Community Development Department prior to
installation of the structures on the site. The deposit shall be refunded after the Interim Use
Permit expires and the site has been cleaned up.
7. The proposed fence must be 20 feet from the retaining wall for safety vehicular access.
Passed this 5 °i
day of March 2013,
Offered by:
Kinney
Seconded by:
Roberts
Roll Call:
All Ayes
CHAIR Marlaine Szurek
Attest:
SECRETARY, Shelley Hanson
Approval is contingent upon execution and return of this document to the City Planning Office.
I have read and agree to the conditions of this resolution as outlined above.
Date
OTHER BUSINESS
Cartney welcomed new member, Keith Roberts to the Planning & Zoning Commission and looks
forward to working with him. She encouraged him to contact her with any questions he may have
regarding his role.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Shelley Hanson
Secretary
CASE NUMBER: 2013 -0501
DATE: May 7, 2013
TO: Columbia Heights Planning Commission
APPLICANT: First Lutheran Church
LOCATION: 1555 — 4& Avenue NE
REQUEST: Conditional Use Permit for Charter School
PREPARED BY: Sheila Cartney, Assistant Community Development Director
INTRODUCTION
At this time First Lutheran Church is requesting a CUP per Code Section 9.109 (3)(c) to
allow a Charter School in the R -1 Zoning District. The church will continue their
operations as usual.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for Religious Institution. A school inside
a religious institution meets the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The property located at 1555 — 401h Avenue NE is zoned R -1, Single Family Residential,
as are the properties to north, east and west. The properties to the south are zoned R-
2A, One and Two family residential and Park and Open Space. Schools are permitted
as a Conditional Use Residential Districts.
PROPOSAL
The applicant is proposing to add a charter school to their location. If approved the
school will start out with three kindergarten classes of 66 students (22 students in each
class) then increase each year by 66 students until 2015 when they will have 3
kindergarten classes, 3 first grade classes and 3 second grade classes (198 students)
using 9 or 10 classrooms. First Lutheran Church was originally Silver Lake Elementary
school and is designed for a school use. There are 206 parking stalls available at the
site. Adding of the new school only require 23 stalls which can be accommodated by the
parking lot. The church and the school will share the choir room, gym, and Martin Luther
Hall. School will be in session from august 15 through June 15t"
City of Columbia Heights Planning Commission May 7, 2013
First Lutheran Church Case # 2013 -0501
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines nine conditions that must be met in
order for the City Council to grant a Conditional Use Permit. They are as follows:
(a) 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.
Schools, public or private, K -12 are specifically listed as a Conditional Use in the
R -1, Single Family District.
(b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The Comprehensive Plan designates this area for Religious Institution. The
proposed use is not changing the current use, rather just adding to it. A church
and school are both in harmony and meet the general intent of the Comp Plan.
(c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring
properties.
The proposed use as a school will not impose hazards or disturbing influences
on neighboring properties. The subject property was originally built as a school.
There is more than enough room at the church to accommodate the schools
classroom needs and parking needs.
(d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate
vicinity.
The use of property in the immediate vicinity will not be diminished by adding a
small charter school to the church.
(e) 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.
There will be no physical changes to the appearance of the existing building to
accommodate the school.
(f) The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by
essential public facilities and services.
This is correct.
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First Lutheran Church Case # 2013 -0501
(g) 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.
As stated before the original use of the subject site was for a school, at which
time the parking was built appropriately. One performance standard for a school
is that the school be served by a major collector or higher classification roadway,
40th Avenue meets this requirement.
(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.
Considering the church was previously a school there should be no negative
cumulative effect.
(i) The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which
it is located.
This is correct.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the proposed CUP for a school located at 1555 40th Ave
NE.
Motion: The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve the
Conditional Use Permit for a school located at 1555 40th Avenue subject to certain
conditions of approval that have been found to be necessary to protect the public
interest and ensure compliance with the provisions of the Zoning and Development
Ordinance, including:
1. The number of classrooms is limited to 10
2. If parking becomes an issue the applicant shall submit a transportation plan to
staff to address parking alternatives
ATTACHMENTS
• Draft Resolution
• Location Map
• Narrative
• Interior Plan
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RESOLUTION NO. 2013-30
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH TO ALLOW A CHARTER SCHOOL AT 1555
AVENUE NE IN TIIE CITY OF COLUMBIA IIEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #201 -0501) has been submitted by First Lutheran Church to the City
Council requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 1555 -40 °i Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per
Code Section 9.109 (3)(c), to allow a school, public or private, K -12 in the R -1 Single
Family Residential District for the property located at 1555 40 °i Avenue NE.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on May 7, 2013;
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 betaken 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 mill 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:
The number of classrooms is limited to 10
If parking becomes an issue the applicant shall submit a transportation plan to staff to address
parking alternatives.
Passed this 131" day of May, 2013
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call: Ayes: Nays:
Mayor Gary L. Peterson
Attest:
Tori Leonardt
City Clerk
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CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION FOR FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
MARCH 2013
The intended use of the property is for a charter school to lease space at First Lutheran Church.
The charter school will use up to 10 classrooms (see attached), 4 offices and share with First
Lutheran use of the fellowship hall, gym and choir room. Their school hours would be 7 am to 3:30
pm, Monday through Friday, August 15 to June 15 each year.
Beginning in August 2013, the Charter School will have 66 kindergarten students in 3 classrooms.
The following year an additional 66 kindergarten students would be enrolled and in 2013 another 66
students would be added. At that time there would be 3 Kindergarten classes, 3 first grade classes and 3
second grade classes using 9 or 10 classrooms. In 2013, the charter school would have a principal, 3
teachers, 3 or 4 helpers. By 2015, there would be approximately 20 employees — principal, teachers and
helpers.
Our parking lot has 206 parking spaces. See attached site plan.
Property Owner Signature:
On Behalf of First Lutheran Church (see attached Corporate Resolution)
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