HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-21RESOLUTION NO. 2015-21
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A CHARTER
SCHOOL AT FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH -1555 40" AVENUE NE
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2015 -0302) has been submitted by Julie Johnson, representing First
Lutheran Church to the City Council requesting a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Columbia
Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 1555 40th Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: Conditional Use Permit for
Charter School.
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City
Zoning Code on March 3`d, 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:
The City reserves the right to require the applicant to submit transportation plans if traffic
issues arise in the future.
2. All bus drop -offs in the morning will occur on 41St Ave.
3. All bus pick -ups in the afternoon will occur on 41St Ave.
4. All school staff will park in the parking lot.
Passed this 13th day of April, 2015
Offered by: Williams
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: 3 Ayes, 2 Nays
Ayes: Peterson, Williams and Nawrc
Nays: Schmitt and Murzyn Jr.
Attest:
Katie Bruno,
City Clerk/Council Secretary