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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-20RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SEASONAL OUTDOOR SALES AT FRATTALLONE'S ACE HARDWARE -4340 CENTRAL AVE. NE. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2015 -0301) has been submitted by Leslie DeLisi, representing Frattallone's Ace Hardware to the City Council requesting a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site: ADDRESS: 4340 Central Avenue LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall. THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Conditional Use Permit for seasonal outdoor sales. WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on March 3', 2015; WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning 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: 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 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 the use associated with this facility shall be limited to seasonal sales. 2. Outdoor agricultural /produce sales located within the public right -of -way are prohibited. 3. Outdoor storage and display under the canopy along the building storefront is prohibited. 4. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed. 5. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties. 6. Signage shall be limited to (2) professionally made signs per structure, not exceeding thirty -two (32) square feet per sign. 7. The outdoor storage shall be located as indicated on the site plan 8. If parking becomes an issue the applicant shall submit a transportation plan to staff to address parking alternatives. Passed this 9th day of March 2015 Offered by: Williams Seconded by: Schmitt Roll Call: 4 Ayes, 1 Nay, Motion Carried Ayes: Mayor Peterson, Councilmembers Williams, Schmitt and Murzyn, Jr. Nay: Councilmember Nawrocki Attest,: &wtfl , Katie Bruno Council Secretary