HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08RESOLUTTON NO. 2021-08
A resolution of the City Council for the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, approving a Conditional Use
Permit for a Health/Fitness Club not exceeding 4,000 square feet in area to be located at 700 40th Avenue NE.
Whereas, a proposal (Case #2021-0102) has been submitted by Amrish Patelto the City Council requesting a
Conditional Use Permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 700 40th Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: A Conditional Use Permit per Code Section 9.110 (D) (3) (2) (t), to
allow a Health/Fitness Club not exceeding 4,000 square feet in area to be located in the Limited Business
Zoning District.
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing as required by the City Zoning Code on
January 5,2O2L;
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 wel! 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:
FINDINGS OF FACT
(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 the 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 in the immediate vicinity.
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(i) The use complies with al! other applicable regulations for the districts in which it is located.
Further, be it resolved, that the attached plans, maps, and other information shal! 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. Business hours, deemed appropriate by the City Council to ensure Iand use compatibility, shall be
established. Said hours have been determined by the Counci! to be 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
2. The applicant shall provide 21 off-street parking stalls for the proposed use. The required off-site
parking stalls shall be secured with a shared parking agreement. This legally binding contract shall be
reviewed by the City Attorney and filed with the Anoka County Recorde/s Office for the conditional
use permit to be valid.
3. lllustrated off-street parking stall depths shall be increased from 18 feet to 20 feet in depth.
4. One off-street parking space shall be designated for use by disabled persons.
5. To minimize negative impacts upon the adjacent single-family home to the west, consideration be
given to relocating the proposed angled parking stalls along the west fagade of the building such that
the parking area drive aisle is located along the west property line and vehicle headlights face east
(rather than west).
5. The use of black as a primary building color is approved
7. The building and site shall meet al! requirements found in the Fire Code and the Building Code.
8. Trash andlor 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.
9. There shall be no deliveries, loading or unloading of goods and materials between the hours of 10:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
10. All exterior lighting shall be downcast with shielded light sources as not to adversely impact
neighboring residential properties.
LL. All new site signage shall be subject to a sign permit.
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12. The site and elevation plans included in this submittal, shall become part of this approva!.
13. The applicant will work with the owner of the residential property to the west to improve the fencing
to provide better screening between the properties.
14. The Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon full approval and adoption by the City Council of
Ordinance 1653, an ordinance establishing healthfitness clubs as a conditiona! use in the City's LB,
Limited Business zoning district.
ORDER OF COUNCIL
Passed th is 1Lth d ay of Ja n u dry , 202L.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Novitsky
Murzyn, Jr.
Ayes: Buesgens, M6rquez Simula, Murzyn, Jr., Novitsky; Nays:Jacobs
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Am Mdrq Sim M
Attest:
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Nicole Tingl€y, City 6"rk/(ouncil Secretary