HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8671 RESOLUTION No. 8671
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE STORAGE
OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OVER 800 GALLONS ABOVE GROUND, FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2466 BRONSON DR. (PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY);
MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE MU2016-003
WHEREAS, the property owner, the City of Mounds View, has requested approval of a
Conditional Use Permit for the storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground. The
property is located at 2466 Bronson Dr., Mounds View, MN, and legally described as:
Lot 1,Block 1 of Mounds View City Hall Addition
PID: 08-30-23-22-0042
WHEREAS, the above-described lands are zoned I-1, Industrial, and designated as
Institutional in the Comprehensive Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 9 permits the storage
of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground, with a Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the applicant, the City of Mounds View, has requested a Conditional Use
Permit to allow two (2) 3,000 gallon above ground fuel tanks; and,
WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council has reviewed the following documents
regarding this proposal:
1. Staff Report
2. Zoning Map
3. Aerial Map
4. Site Photos
5. Applicant's Narrative (plan drawings, dated Dec 12,2016, received Nov 7, 2016)
WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission reviewed the request on
November 16,2016, and recommend approval of the Conditional Use Permit; and,
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WHEREAS, the Mounds View City Council held a duly-noticed Public Hearing
regarding this request on November 28, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, according to the Mounds View City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 3,the
City Council is to review a standard set of criteria when considering a Conditional Use Permit,
including making Findings; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View City Council does hereby
determine that the criteria as identified in Section 1125.01, Subd 3(b) are satisfied and makes the
following Findings of Fact related to its decision:
1. The use will not create an excessive burden on existing parks, schools, streets and
other public facilities and utilities which serve or are proposed to serve the area.
Finding: The above ground fuel tanks will not create an excessive burden on
existing parks, schools, streets, and other public facilities and
utilities.
2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screeningfrom
adjacent residentially zoned or used land so that existing homes will not be
depreciated in value and there will be no deterrence to development of vacant
land
Finding: The above ground fuel tanks will be located approximately 260'
from the nearest residential property, and will be screened from
residential properties by a solid decretive wall, the Public Works
Maintenance building or Salt Storage shed, and by an 8' opaque
fence and vegetation (trees and shrubs), approved through a
Development Review.
3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse
effect upon adjacent residential properties.
Finding: The two above ground fuel tanks will have an appearance similar
to the existing above ground fuel tank on the property.
4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, is reasonably related to the overall
needs of the City and to the existing land use.
Finding: The use of the above ground fuel tanks is related to the overall
need of the Public Works Department in its service to the
community.
5. The use is consistent with the purposes of the Zoning Code and the purposes of
the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use.
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Finding: The use of the above ground fuel tanks is consistent with the I.1
Zoning District, and with City Code, Section 1116.04, Subd 9
(Storage of flammable liquids over 800 gallons above ground)
within the I-1 District.
6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
Finding: The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan:
Goal 2: The City will ensure that industrial development is
compatible with adjacent land uses and that any
such projects preserve desirable environmental
features and natural amenities.
Policy b: The City will require buffering to protect adjacent
and nearby residential neighborhoods from
industrial land uses.
The above ground fuel tanks will be buffered from the nearby
residential neighborhood by an opaque fence, trees and shrubs
approved through a Development Review, and by the placement of
the Public Works Maintenance Building and Salt Storage Shed.
7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion.
Finding: The above ground fuel tanks will not cause traffic hazards or
congestion.
8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or
will be provided.
Finding: Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities
specific to the above ground fuel tanks is currently provided, or
will be provided as part of the overall Public Works Facility
expansion.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED,the Mounds View City Council,
based upon the above findings, approves a Conditional Use Permit for the storage of flammable
liquids over 800 gallons above ground (two 3,000 gallon fuel tanks), as requested by the City of
Mounds View (property owner) for property at 2466 Bronson Dr., subject to the following
conditions:
1. The applicant shall locate the above ground fuel tanks in compliance with the Mounds
View City Code, and consistent with plans dated December 12,2016 (received November
7, 2016).
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Adopted t is 28th day ofNovember, 2016.
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ATTEST:
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