HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-098RESOLUTION NO.2022-98
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
ACCESSORY OUTDOOR STORAGE WITHIN THE 1-2, GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
IN THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, a proposal (Case #2022-1001) has been submitted by City Staff to the City Council
requesting a conditional use permit from the City of Columbia Heights at the following site:
ADDRESS: 660 39th Avenue NE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: On file at City Hall.
THE APPLICANT SEEKS THE FOLLOWING PERMIT: A Conditional Use Permit per Code
Section 9.107(C)(35) to allow accessory outdoor storage in the 1-2, General Industrial
District
WHEREAS, the subject site is zoned 1-2, General Industrial which makes an allowance for
accessory outdoor storage uses via conditional use permit; and
WHEREAS, the proposed outdoor storage of vehicles is an accessory to an automobile repair
use located upon the property, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, as required by the City Zoning Code,
on November 1, 2022; and recommended approval of the conditional use permit subject to
various conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendations of the Planning
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; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights that,
after reviewing the proposal, the City Council accepts and adopts the following findings of the
Planning Commission:
1. 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.
2. The use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The use will not impose hazards or distributing 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. The use and property upon which the use is located are adequately served by essential
public facilities and services.
7. 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.
8. The use will not cause a negative cumulative effect, when considered in conjunction
with the cumulative effect of other uses in the immediate vicinity.
9. The use complies with all other applicable regulations for the district in which it is
located.
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the attached conditions, maps, and other information shall
become part of this permit and approval; and in granting this 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.
CONDITIONS ATTACHED:
1. Outdoor storage upon the subject site shall be limited to vehicles which are accessory to
the principal use of the property (automobile repair) and awaiting repair and/or pick-up.
Vehicles which -are -not awaiting- repair- and/or -pick-up on -the -site -are -not -considered -an -
accessory to the principal use and therefore are not allowed to be stored upon the
property.
2. There shall be no storage of junk vehicles used for parts on the premises.
3. There shall be no vehicles for sale on the property, and customers shall not buy vehicles
from the site.
4. All vehicles stored on the premises shall be currently licensed, registered and insured.
5. The outdoor storage of vehicles within the public rights -of -way shall be prohibited.
6. All vehicles to be stored outdoors shall be located on an impervious surface.
7. In accordance with the submitted site plan dated August 29, 2022, a maximum of 79
vehicles shall be stored upon the site at one time.
8. Outdoor storage activities shall be limited to the rear yard of the site (south of the
automobile repair building).
9. All individual vehicle parking stalls within the outdoor storage area shall meet the
required dimensions outlined in Section 9.106(L) of the Zoning Ordinance, and be
delineated with pavement striping, as depicted on the submitted site plan dated August
29, 2022.
10. Drive aisles within the outdoor storage area, as depicted on the submitted site plan
dated August 29, 2022, shall be maintained to ensure proper site circulation and
emergency vehicle access.
11. The Fire Department shall be provided a means to access the site from the south (from
38th Place NE) in the event of emergency. This issue shall be subject to further comment
and recommendation by the Fire Department.
12. The site plan shall be modified to illustrate required off-street parking stalls (11 spaces,
plus one space per service bay). Of the required spaces, one shall be designated on the
site plan and on the property as a disability parking stall.
13. All new signage shall be subject to sign permit and shall be reviewed and approved by the
City.
14. The submitted site plan shall be modified to illustrate trash handling and loading
locations.
15. All exterior lighting on the site shall comply with the preceding requirements as provided
in Section 9.106(K) of the Zoning Ordinance.
16. All required state and local codes, permits, licenses and inspections shall be met and be
in full compliance.
Passed this 14th day of November 2022
Offered by: Novitsky
Seconded by: Murzyn, Jr.
Roll Call: All Ayes, Jacobs Absent
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Anida Marquez Simula, Mayor
Attest:
ir-16—nTl6ty Clerk