HomeMy WebLinkAboutRatifying_Approval_of_CaredenCITY OF LAKE ELMO
WASHINGTON COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-2
A RESOLUTION RATIFYING THE PLANNING COMMISSION’S RECOMENDATION OF APPROVAL FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR USE IN SUITES 140-145 AT 11160 HUDSON
BOULEVARD N.
WHEREAS, Carden Equities ( the "Applicant") submitted an application to the City of Lake Elmo ( the "City") for a Conditional Use Permit for an automotive maintenance and repair use
in Suites 140-145 at 11160 Hudson Blvd N (PID# 3602921330020) (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-095, approving the conditional use permit for a commercial vehicle repair use on October 18, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 26, 2022 to consider the conditional use permit request; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2022, the Lake Elmo Planning Commission passed a motion with three members present to recommend that the City Council approve a conditional use permit for
an automotive maintenance and repair use in Suites 140-145 at 11160 Hudson Boulevard N with ; and
WHEREAS, the Lake Elmo City Code requires a quorum of the Planning Commission to consist of a minimum of four members; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is adopting this Resolution with a quorum of the Planning Commission present and voting to ratify its recommendation of approval for a conditional use
permit to a allow an automotive maintenance and repair use in Suites 140-145 at 11160 Hudson Boulevard N that occurred on September 26, 2022; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission does hereby ratify its recommendation of approval for a conditional use permit to allow an automotive maintenance and repair
use in Suites 140-145 at 11160 Hudson Boulevard N that occurred on September 26, 2022 subject to the following findings:
The proposed use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the city. The proposed use will not
endanger the public health, safety, comfort, convenience or general welfare of the neighborhood or the City.
The use or development conforms to the City of Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan. The site has already been rezoned to the zoning guided by the 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
The use or development is compatible with the existing neighborhood. The proposed use is within the Crossroads East First Addition development that has similar uses that may be readily
permitted or also require conditional use permit approval.
The proposed use meets all specific development standards for such use listed in the Zoning Code. The use meets all the specific development standards for a commercial vehicle repair
use set forth in LEC 105.12.950(h).
If the proposed use is in a flood plain management or shoreland area, the proposed use meets
all the specific standards for such use listed in Article XIX (Shoreland Management) and Title 100 (Flood Plain Management). The proposed use is not in a flood plain management or shoreland
area.
The proposed use will be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be
compatible in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and
will not change the essential character of that area. The proposed use does not require the construction of any new buildings or change in appearance of the Crossroads East Office Warehouse.
The building has already been approved and near completion.
The proposed use will not be hazardous or create a nuisance as defined under this Chapter to
existing or future neighboring structures. The use is not hazardous and will not create a nuisance. All work is to be conducted indoors.
The proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services,
including streets, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and
sewer systems and schools or will be served adequately by such facilities and services
provided by the persons or agencies responsible for the establishment of the proposed use.
The proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services.
The proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public facilities and services and will not be detrimental to the economic welfare of the community.
The proposed use will not create excessive additional requirements at a public cost.
The proposed use will not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, equipment, and
conditions of operation that will be detrimental to any persons, property, or the general
welfare because of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, or odors.
The proposed use will not produce excessive traffic, noise, fumes, glare, or odors. All work is to be confined in the dedicated space indoors.
Vehicular approaches to the property, where present, will not create traffic congestion or
interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares. The use will not create traffic congestion or interfere with traffic on surrounding public thoroughfares.
The proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural or scenic
feature of major importance. The use will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural or scenic feature of major importance.
Passed and duly adopted this 14th day of November, 2022 by the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
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Kyle Risner, Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
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Julie Johnson, City Clerk