HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2014-03 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-03
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
A RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT AT 4220 CENTRAL AVENUE NE
WITHIN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2014-0102) has been submitted by City Staff to the City Council
requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 4220 Central Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per Code
Section 9.110 (D), to allow a retail sales operation in the Limited Business (LB) Zoning
District
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the city Zoning
Code on January 7, 2014;
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.
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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.
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. The nature of sales associated with this business shall be limited to prepackaged candy
and complimentary items.
2. If parking becomes an issue the applicant shall submit a transportation plan to staff to
address parking alternatives.
Passed this 13th day of January 2014
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Diehm
Roll Call: Ayes: Schmitt, Williams, Diehm, Peterson, Nawrocki
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Mayor Gary L. terson
Attest:
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Tori Len t
City Cler /Council Secretary