HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-129RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -129
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a Conditional Use Permit for
a Religious Facility /Place of Worship on the property located at 3836 Stinson Blvd. NE.
Whereas, a proposal (Case # 2017 -1201) has been submitted by Keith Anderson on behalf of the Minnesota Family
Church and Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, to the City Council requesting a
Conditional Use Permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 3836 Stinson Blvd. NE., Columbia Heights, MN 55421 (PID: 36- 30 -24 -44 -0007)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: A Conditional Use Permit per Code Section 9.104 (H), to allow for a
religious facility /place of worship on the property located at 3836 Stinson Blvd. NE.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on
December 5th, 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.
(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:
CONDITIONS
1. The building and site shall meet all requirements found in the Fire Code and the Building Code.
2. All other applicable local, state, and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
3. All City Storm Water Management requirements, as well as Rice Creek Watershed requirements, shall be
achieved for this property. Provide the City with a copy of required Rice Creek Watershed permit including
any review comments prior to site grading beginning.
4. Site and elevation plans included in this submittal, dated November 3, 2017 shall become part of this
approval. An approved site plan may not be changed or modified without the approval of the City Zoning
Administrator. If the proposed change is determined by the Zoning Administrator to be minor in nature, a
revised site plan may not be required. In all other cases, a revised site plan shall be submitted for review
and approval in accordance with this section. The approval of a site plan by the Planning and Zoning
Commission shall be valid for a period of one year.
5. 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.
6. Mechanical equipment shall be placed and /or screened so as to minimize the visual impact on adjacent
properties and from public streets. Screening may be accomplished through the use of walls or other design
features that are architecturally compatible with the principal structure, screening vegetation, integrated
parapet walls of sufficient height, or other means as approved by the Zoning Administrator.
7. All exterior lighting shall be downcast so as not to adversely impact neighboring residential properties. The
applicant must submit a detailed lighting plan showing fixture type, wattage, light source, location and
elevation along with site point by point showing footcandles. The plan shall be submitted to the Building
Official for review prior to construction.
8. The Parking lot (along south side of property from McKinley St. to Stinson Blvd.) shall be screened between
the adjacent residential building, (setback area) with fencing and /or landscaping no less than six feet in
height that is 80% opaque on a year round basis.
9. All setback areas shall be landscaped with grass, vegetation or other landscape material. The front yard
setback area (along Stinson Blvd. and McKinley Street) shall have a vegetative screen no less than 30 inches
in height that is 80% opaque on a year round basis.
10. The Developer shall meet the requirements outlined in the attached report from the Public Works
Director /City Engineer, dated November 28, 2017.
11. 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. The Developer must satisfy engineering and site development requirements
outlined in the Development Contract for to be approved by the City Council at a later date, and prior to
construction.
12. A location on the subject property must be designated for snow removal. All snow storage is strictly
prohibited from being stored in or on top of the storm water ponding area.
13. The attached Landscape Plan, dated November 3, 2017, indicates landscaping improvements to the site. All
landscaping indicated on the submitted landscape plan and established under condition 8 and 9 above, will
be installed no later than 4 months after the building is operational, or from such time a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued.
14. Stop signs will be added at the development driveway exit(s).
15. A Fire Suppression System shall be installed in accordance with (NFPA) National Fire Protection Association,
(Chapter 13). A plan must be submitted to the Building Official for review prior to construction.
16. The existing pylon sign located on the east side of the subject property must be removed and replaced with
a code compliant monument sign. A sign permit shall be submitted to the Community Development
Department for review and must be obtained to install the monument sign. The monument sign must be
installed no later than 4 months after the building is operational, or from such time a Certificate of
Occupancy is issued.
17. The applicant is responsible for writing and recording easements over the drainage and utilities, storm
water retention pond, and public trail. Easements must be recorded with the Anoka County Recorder's
Office. The Site Plan must be updated to reflect the easements. A copy of recorded easements must be
submitted to the City.
18. No parking is allowed on Stinson Blvd. Any overflow parking must be on McKinley St., when on- street
parking is permitted. If parking and on -site traffic circulation becomes an issue, the applicant will submit a
traffic management and parking plan to the Director of Public Works for review.
19. The facility shall be served by a minor collector or higher functional classification of roadway.
20. The parcel upon which the use is located shall have a lot area no less than four times the area of the
building footprint.
21. To the extent practical, new construction or additions to existing buildings shall be complementary and
compatible with the scale and character of the surroundings and exterior materials shall be compatible
with those used in the immediate neighborhood.
22. An appropriate transition area between the use and adjacent property shall be provided by landscaping,
screening or other site improvements consistent with the character of the neighborhood.
23. All accessory residential, school or day care uses shall be subject to the provisions of the zoning code.
Passed this 11th day of December, 2017.
Offered by: Buesgens
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes
Attest:
Katie Bruno, City Clerk /Council Secretary
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Donna Schmitt, Mayor