HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-116RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -116
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a Conditional Use
Permit for assembly, manufacturing, and /or processing on the property located at 230127 1h PI. Ne., Columbia
Heights, MN 55421.
Whereas, a proposal (Case # 2017 -1101) has been submitted by Gammada Urgessa on behalf of Akaku's Brew
to the City Council requesting a Conditional Use Permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: (PIN 36- 30- 24- 44- 0012), known as 2301 27th PI. Ne., Columbia Heights, MN 55421.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: A Conditional Use Permit per Code Section 9.110 (E) (3) (1), to allow
for assembly, manufacturing, and /or processing on the property located at 230127 th Pl. Ne., Columbia
Heights, MN 55421.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on
November 8th, 2017;
Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning and Zoning
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;
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 (H) of the Zoning Ordinance outlines nine conditions that must be met in order for the City
Council to grant a Conditional Use Permit. They are as follows:
(a) 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.
(b) The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
(c) The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties.
(d) The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.
(e) 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.
(f) The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential public
facilities and services.
(g) 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.
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(h) The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cumulative effect of other uses is the immediate vicinity.
(i) The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is located.
Further, be it resolved, that the attached plans, maps, and other information shall become part of this
Conditional Use Permit and approval; and in granting this Conditional Use 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. The Conditional Use
Permit is 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:
1. All required state, county and local codes shall be met and in full compliance.
2. The applicant must obtain necessary approvals from the Metropolitan Council (Sewer Accessibility
Charge), the State of Minnesota Department of Agriculture and /or Minnesota Department of Health
and /or Anoka County Health Department. The applicant will submit a copy of all necessary permits and
allowances, prior to operation on the subject property.
3. All storage of waste material shall be located and screened in a manner consistent with the Zoning
Ordinance. The applicant will submit a plan to the City Planner which shows how the trash receptacles
will be screened.
4. The interior finish work is to be completed with review by the City's Building Official and if required,
permits must be submitted to the Building Inspections Department.
5. If the tenant ever wishes to expand within the building, plans must be submitted to the Building
Official for review and compliance with Building and Fire Code. Currently the applicant is proposing to
occupy 1,500 sq. ft. of space in the building (commercial strip center). Occupying over 2,000 sq. ft. of
space within the building would require a fire suppression system to be installed in the entire building.
6. All signage is issued administratively. Any signage for the business must be submitted to the
Community Development Department to be reviewed and approved by the City Planner.
7. All production operations shall be within a completely enclosed structure (within the tenant space as
outlined on the attached site plan).
8. By- products and waste from the production of the wine shall be properly disposed in an enclosed
container.
9. 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 (6) feet in height. The open side of the enclosure shall not face any public
street or the front yard of any adjacent property.
10. No retail sales or sampling of any alcoholic beverage shall take place on the premise (tenant space).
11. Deliveries shall be limited to occur between the hours of 8:00 AM -8:00 PM, Monday- Saturday, and
10:00 AM -6:00 PM on Sunday.
12. If the nature of the assembly, manufacturing, and /or processing use changes (currently wine
production), the property owner shall apply to have the Conditional Use Permit amended.
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Passed this 13 th day of November, 2017.
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Williams
Roll Call: All Ayes
Donna Schmitt, Mayor
Katie Bruno, City Clerk/Council Secretary
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