HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2013-117 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-117
RESOLUTION OF THE APPRO`71NG A SITE PLAN FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW RESTAURANT AT 4001 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY OF
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case#2013-1201) has been submitted by Louie Abuhkader, to the City
Council requesting a site plan approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4001 University Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Site Plan approval for
the construction of a new restaurant building located at 4001 University Avenue NE.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on December 3, 2013;
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
Commission 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 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 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 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:
Resolution No. 2013-117 Page 2
1. All application materials, maps/plans, drawings and descriptive information submitted
with this application shall become part of the permit.
2. Any new signage incorporated into the building or site shall meet the requirements of the
401h Avenue Design Guidelines District, and shall be approved through the Sign Permit
process.
3. The memorandum from the Public Works Director/City Engineer, dated November 13,
2013, shall be a component of this approval.
4. The sidewalk and median on the south side of the building shall be changed from a width
of 6 feet to a width of 7 feet to better accommodate front vehicle overhang and pedestrian
access.
5. The existing payphone and clothing drop box on the southwest side of the site shall be
removed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
6. The location of the future gas meter shall be shown on all future plans.
7. The two proposed parking spaces adjacent to the patio area on the north side of the
building shall not be constructed, and shall be removed from future site plans.
8. Future site plans must clarify the driveway location off of the Highway 47 Frontage
Road, as well as surface runoff from the east side of the site.
9. The building shall be sprinkled.
10. Parking areas adjacent to residential properties shall be screened with fencing and/or
landscaping that is 80% opaque year round.
11. The visual appearance of the trash enclosure shall be consistent with the visual
appearance of the building.
12. The fence along the east side yard property line shall be repaired and made compliant
with the City's property maintenance standards.
13. The hours of operation of the outdoor patio are restricted from open-9 pm on Sundays
through Thursdays and open-10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
14. The Public Works Director would like a $5,000 Bond or cash deposit for Storm Water
and Erosion Control.
Passed this 9th day of December, 2013,
Resolution No. 2013-117 Page 3
Offered by: Diehm
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: Schmitt; aye, Williams; aye, Diehm; aye, Nawrocki; abstain, Peterson; aye
k
ary L. Peterson
Attest:
8 O„
Tori Lea dt
City Cl Council Secretary