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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
APRIL 4, 2017
7:00 PM
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by Vice-Chair Fiorendino.
Adam Schill took the oath of office for his
re-appointment to the Commission.
Commission Members present- Novitsky, Hoium, Schill, and Fiorendino
Members Absent: Szurek
Also present were Elizabeth Holmbeck (Planner), and Jodi
Griffin (Acting Secretary) along with Council Liaison, John Murzyn.
Motion by Hoium ,seconded by Novitsky, to approve the minutes from the meeting of March 7, 2017. All ayes. MOTION
PASSED.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CASE NUMBER: 2017-0401
APPLICANT: Planet Fitness
LOCATION: 5045 Central Avenue
REQUEST: Final Plat Approval
Holmbeck explained that Aisling Fitness LLC
on behalf of Planet Fitness, has requested Final Plat Approval per Code Section 9.104 (M), for the vacant site located behind La Casita and White Castle. The site is comprised of three
vacant lots, which do not have assigned addresses: Property Identification Numbers (PIN): 25-30-24-23-0018, 25-30-24-23-0017, and 25-30-24-22-0066. The applicant is proposing to re-plat
the property to allow for a fitness facility to be constructed on the south end of the site. The Preliminary Plat and Site Plan were approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission and
City Council in January 2017. Since then, the applicant has submitted construction plans for review. The construction permit will not be issued until the Final Plat is approved for recording
purposes with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The site is currently comprised of three properties which are located in the General Business Commercial Zoning District.
The properties to the north are located in the City of Fridley. The properties to the east are located in the One and Two Family, and Built as Duplexes Residential Zoning District. The
properties to the south and west are located in the General Business Commercial Zoning District.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan guides this area for commercial land use.
Commercial development on the longstanding vacant commercial property is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (M) (6) of the Zoning Ordinance
outlines three conditions that must be met in order for the City to grant a Preliminary Plat. They are as follows:
(a) The Final Plat substantially conforms to the approved Preliminary
Plat.
This is correct.
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(b) The Final Plat conforms to the requirements of 9.115.
This is correct.
Staff recommends that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommend
approval of the proposed Final Plat request made by Aisling Fitness, LLC on behalf of Planet Fitness for the properties located on 51st Court NE., (PIN: 25-30-24-23-0018, 25-30-24-23-0017,
and 25-30-24-22-0066).
Questions/comments from members:
Fiorendino asked Holmbeck if there were any significant changes to the Final Plat versus the Preliminary Plat which was approved
by City Council on January 9, 2017. Holmbeck stated there were not.
Public Hearing Opened.
Nancy Kruse, 1090 Polk Place NE, requested more information about the development; specifically,
what type of business is being developed there and when construction is projected to begin and end. Holmbeck explained the property will be developed into a Planet Fitness and deferred
Kruse’s question regarding the construction timeline to Charley Howley, the engineering firm’s representative who was present. Howley stated the property would be closing early next
week, pending approval of the Final Plat by City Council on Monday, April 10th , and construction is set to begin soon thereafter. Howley stated the projected opening is the end of
October, 2017. Kruse stated she was glad something was finally being developed on the property.
Steve Ess, 5030 Mulcare Drive, inquired how the building would be situated on the
property; whether it would be located more on the left, right, or center, and whether it would be facing north or south. Holmbeck stated the facility would be located on the south end
of the property, with the parking lot and entrance to the facility on the north end. Holmbeck also stated Aisling Fitness, LLC continues working with the City of Fridley, and the owner
of the property directly due north, for potential purchase of that parcel which would allow for additional parking and provide an additional access point to the site. Ess also commented
that he was very happy with the plan and the fact that something is being developed on the vacant property.
Public Hearing Closed.
Motion by Hoium , seconded by Schill, to waive
the reading of Resolution No. 2017-29, there being ample copies available to the public. All ayes. MOTION PASSED.
Motion by Hoium , seconded by Schill, that the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommends the City Council approve the Final Plat for the three vacant properties located on 51st Court NE., (PIN:25-30-24-23-0018, 25-30-24-23-0017, and 25-30-24-22-0066),
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:
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All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full compliance.
The applicant shall be responsible for
the cost of filing and recording written easements with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office.
Upon approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall be responsible for filing and recording
the Final Plat with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office within one year of the date of City Council action. In the event that a Final Plat is not recorded within this time period, the
Final Plat will become void.
4. Separate permanent easements will need to be placed over storm water BMP’s to be installed, and the easements will need to be on a recordable document,
accepted by Anoka County Recorder’s Office.
5. The applicant shall meet the requirements outlined in the report from the City’s Building Official, dated 3/24/17.
All ayes. MOTION
PASSED. The following Resolution will go to the City Council April 10, 2017.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29
A Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a Final Plat for Aisling Fitness, LLC for the Three (3) vacant lots located at 51st Court NE.
Whereas,
a proposal (Case # 2017-0401) has been submitted by Aisling Fitness, LLC to the City Council requesting Final Plat Approval from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS:
Three (3) vacant lots located at 51st Court NE (Property Identification Numbers (PIN): 25-30-24-23-0018, 25-30-24-23-0017, and 25-30-24-22-0066).
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City
Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: Final Plat Approval per Code Section 9.104 (M).
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City
Zoning Code on April 4, 2017;
Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the effect of the proposed Final
Plat 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;
Now, therefore, in accordance with the foregoing, and all ordinances and regulations of the City of Columbia Heights,
the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights makes the following:
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FINDINGS OF FACT
Section 9.104 (M) (6) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines conditions that must be met in order for the City to grant a Preliminary
Plat. They are as follows:
(a) The Final Plat substantially conforms to the approved Preliminary Plat.
(b) The Final Plat conforms to the requirements of 9.115.
Further, be it resolved,
that the attached plans, maps, and other information shall become part of this Final Plat; and in granting approval the City and the applicant agree that the Plat shall become null and
void if a Final Plat is not recorded with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office within one (1) calendar year after the approval date.
CONDITIONS
1. All required state and local codes,
permits, licenses and inspections will be met and in full compliance.
2. The applicant shall be responsible for the cost of filing and recording written easements with the Anoka County
Recorder’s Office.
3. Upon approval of the Final Plat, the applicant shall be responsible for filing and recording the Final Plat with the Anoka County Recorder’s Office within one
year of the date of City Council action. In the event that a Final Plat is not recorded within this time period, the Final Plat will become void.
4. Separate permanent easements will
need to be placed over storm water BMP’s to be installed, and the easements will need to be on a recordable document, accepted by Anoka County Recorder’s Office.
5. The applicant shall
meet the requirements outlined in the attached report from the City’s Building Official, dated 3/24/17.
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OTHER BUSINESS
No other new business.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jodi Griffin
Acting Secretary