HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2021-PZ04RESOLUTTON NO. 2021-P204
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS APPROVING AN
INTERIM USE PERMITTO ALLOW RENAISSANCE FIREWORKS TO OPERATE A TEMPORARY SALES TENT AT
4001 CENTRAL AVENUE NE, COLUMBTA HEtGHTS, MN, 55421 (PtN 36-30-24-32-0248)
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case 2021-0402) has been submitted by Renaissance Fireworks to the Planning
Commission requesting an lnterim Use Permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
LOCATION: 4001 CentralAvenue NE (36-30-24-32-0248)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall
wHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearine as required by the City of Columbia Height's
zoning Code on April 6, 2021;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the advice and recommendations of City staff regarding
the effect ofthe proposed lnterim Use upon the health, safety, and welfare ofthe 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 lT RESOIVED, the PlanninB commission ofthe City of Columbia Heights after reviewing
'- the proposal, accepts and adopts the following findings:
1. The use is one of the interim uses listed for the zoning district in which the property is located, or js a
substantially similar use, as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
2. The use is in harmony with the genera I purpose and intent ofthe Comprehensive plan.
3. The use will not impose hazards or disturbing influences on neighboring properties.4. The use will not substantially diminish the use of property in the immediate vicinity.5 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.6. Adequate measures have been or will be taken to minimize trafflc congestion on the public streets andto provide for appropriate on-site circulation oftraffic.7. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction with the
cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity.
FURTHER, BE lT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall become part ofthis permit and approval; and in granting this permit the City and the applicant agree that this permit shallbecome null and void if the project has not been completed within one (L) colendor yeu after the appro,r'aldate, subject to petition for renewal of the permit Fu rth er.the oermit is sub ect to certai nco itions ofapprovalthat have been found to be
provisions ofthe Zoning and Develop
necessary to proted the public interest and ensure compliance with the
ment Ordinance, including:
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING: An lnterim Use Permit to allow for the operation of a seasonal
fireworks sales tent on the subject property.
City of Columbia Heights - Planning Commission Resolution Item 5.
COND!T!ONS:
L. The fireworks tent, display area, access aisles, and surrounding area shall be reviewed by the Fire
Department prior to operation. The applicant must contact the Fire Department to set up an inspection
prior to any sales occurring on the property.
2. Thesaleoffireworksshall meetall requirementsofChapter24oftheFireCodeandNFPAChapter
LL24,
3. The fireworks tent shall be accessory to a commercial use.
4. Fireworks tents located within the public right-of-way are prohibited.
5. All goods shall be displayed on a designated impervious surface area.
6. All goods shall be displayed in an orderly fashion, with access aisles provided as needed.
7. Music or amplified sounds shall not be audible from adjacent residential properties.
8. The fireworks tent shall not reduce the amount of off-street parking provided on-site below the level
required for the principal use.
9. 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.
10. Signage shall be limited to two (2) professionally made signs, with a combined square footage not exceeding
thirty-two (32) square feet.
11. Fireworks tents may be allowed for a maximum of 90 days per calendar year.
12. Any electrical use associated with the temporary sales, will require an Electrical Permit and is required
to be inspected by the State Electrical lnspector.
Passed this 6th day of Apnl 6,2021
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Ayes:
Abstain:
Chair
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Alicia Apanah, @letarv
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