HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-90RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -90
A Resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a Site Plan for the
properties located 1069 Grandview Way and 4729 Grand Avenue NE.
Whereas, a proposal (Case # 2017 -0901) has been submitted by Owen Metz, on behalf of Dominium
Development & Acquisitions, LLC to the City Council requesting Site Plan Approval from the City of Columbia
Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 1069 Grandview Way and 4729 Grand Avenue NE. Columbia Heights, MN 55421
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: Site Plan Approval to allow for the development of two multi-
family apartment homes to be located at 1069 Grandview Way and 4729 Grand Avenue NE.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission has held a public hearing as required by the City's Zoning
Code, on October 3rd, 2017.
Whereas, the City Council has held a public hearing as required by the City's Zoning Code, on October 9th,
2017.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council has considered the advice and
recommendations of City Staff 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, 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:
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Section 9.104 (N) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines four findings of fact that must be met in order for the City
to approve a Site Plan. They are as follows:
a. The Site Plan conforms to all applicable requirements of this article.
b. The Site Plan is consistent with the applicable provisions of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
c. The Site Plan is consistent with any applicable area plan.
d. 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
approval; and in granting this approval the City and the Applicant agree that this Site Plan 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:
1. Stop signs will be added at the development driveway exit(s).
2. The attached Landscape Plan indicates a number of landscaping improvements to the site. All
landscaping indicated on the submitted landscape plan dated September 29th, 2017, will be installed
no later than 4 months after the buildings are operational, or from such time a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued.
3. The monument sign at the corner of 47th Avenue and Grand Avenue, along with the proposed
sculpture, will require a sign permit and be approved by the City's Communication Committee. The
monument sign and the sculpture must be installed no later than 4 months after the buildings are
operational, or from such time a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
4. The building and site shall meet all requirements found in the Fire Code and the Building Code.
5. The applicant will meet the requirements outlined in the attached Review Form from the Fire Chief.
6. The applicant will meet the requirements outlined in the attached Review Form and memo dated
August 30th, 2017, from the Director of Public Works /City Engineer.
7. Trash and /or recycling collection areas shall be enclosed on at least three sides by an opaque screening
wall or fence no less than six feet in height. The open side of the enclosure shall not face any public
street or the front yard of any adjacent property.
8. Mechanical equipment shall be placed and /or screened so as to minimize the visual impact on adjacent
properties and from public streets.
9. All exterior lighting shall be downcast so as not to adversely impact neighboring residential properties.
The applicant must submit a detailed lighting plan for review by the Building Official, prior to
construction.
10. All City Storm Water Management requirements, as well as Mississippi Water Management
Organization (MWMO) plan requirements, shall be achieved for this property.
11. The applicant will provide space for snow removal on its own property.
12. The applicant will enter in to a Development Agreement with the City of Columbia Heights, which will
govern construction methods and timing, as well as the establishment of public and quasi - public
infrastructure. The Development Agreement must be approved by the City of Columbia Heights before
construction can commence.
13. Access on the easternmost north /south private drive shall be restricted to emergency vehicles only.
14. Site and elevation plans included in this submittal, dated September 29th, 2017 shall become part of
this approval.
15. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
Passed this 9th day of October, 2017.
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Schmitt
Roll Call: 3 Ayes; 2 Nays, Motion Carried.
Ayes: Buesgens, Schmitt, Williams
Attest:
Katie Bruno`, City Clerk /Council Secretary
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Donna Schmitt, Mayor