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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1119-20 2520 Co Rd H2MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1119-20 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN ACCESSORY BUILDING EXCEEDING 952 SQUARE FEET IN AREA, LOCATED AT 2520 COUNTY ROAD H2 (PLANNING CASE CU2020-003) WHEREAS, the applicant; Michael Elofson, plans to replace an existing garage with a 26' X 46' (1,196 sq ft) detached garage on property located at 2520 County Road H2, legally described as: PID: 08-30-23-32-0072 N 2/3 OF N 255 62/100 FT OF E 100 FT OF W 255 62/100 FT OF SW 1/4 /SUBJ TO RD/ IN SEC 8 TN 30 RN 23 WHEREAS, Mounds View City Code, Section 1106.03, Subd 1(c) states that no accessory building in an R-1 District shall exceed 952 sq ft in area, except by Conditional Use Permit; and, WHEREAS, the property is zoned R -I Single -Family Residential, and guided Single -Family Detached in the Comprehensive Plan (2010). The proposed garage is subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and, WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the Staff Report, submitted plans, and has compared the request to City Code, Section 1125.01, subd 3 (Criteria for Granting Conditional Use Permits), and in consideration of public comments, makes the following Findings of Fact (italics): 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. Findings: The proposed garage will not increase the burden on existing parks, schools, streets or other public facilities. 2. The use will be sufficiently compatible or separated by distance or screening from 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. Findings: The proposed garage will comply with all zoning requirements, with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 3. The structure and site shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent residential properties. Resolution 1119-20 Page 2 of 3 Findings: The proposed attached garage will share the same character as the attached house. 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. Findings: The proposed garage is a reasonable request. 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. Findings: The proposed garage will comply with all zoning requirements, with approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 6. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. Findings: Oversized garages are not specifically addressed within the Comprehensive Plan (2010). The proposed garage relates to the following: General Land Use Goal 1: Maintain a cohesive land use pattern that ensures compatibility and functional relationships between activities and uses. Residential Goal 3: Encourage a creative approach to the use of land and related residential development. 7. The use will not cause traffic hazards or congestion. Findings: The proposed garage will create no additional traffic. 8. Adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities have been or will be provided. Findings: The proposed garage will not impact utilities, roads, or drainage. WHEARAS, the City Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, April 27, 2020. A Public Hearing notice was published in the Shoreview Press on March 31, 2020, and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission recommends approval of a Conditional Use Permit for an Accessory Building exceeding 952 sq ft in area, subject to the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain a Building Permit for the garage within one year of the date of approval of this Conditional Use Permit, or this approval shall become void, consistent with City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 3(f). 2. The garage shall be similar in appearance (exterior material, color, and roof pitch) to that of the house. Resolution 1119-20 Page 3 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs Staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes. Adopted this 15`h Day of April, 2020 Gary ATTEST: (SEAL) Jon S`eVald, Community Development Director Doc No T02684553 Certified, filed and/or recorded on Dec 17, 2020 1:28 PM Office of the Registrar of Titles Ramsey County, Minnesota Todd J. Uecker, Registrar of Titles Christopher A. Samuel, County Auditor and Treasurer Deputy 406 Pkg ID 1410125M Document Recording Fee Torrens $46.00 Document Total $46.00 Existing Certs 514735 This cover sheet is now a permanent part of the recorded document. CI' 2) MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 1120-20 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION APPROVING A VARIANCE TO REDUCE THE FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM 40-FEET TO 0-FEET FOR A PARKING LOT, LOCATED AT 4749 OLD HIGHWAY 8 (ACE SUPPLY CO.) (PLANNING CASE VR2020-003) WHEREAS,the applicant;Tim Hasselbring(ACE Supply Co.),representing property owner;ASC Properties, LLC,is requesting approval of a Variance to reduce the front yard setback from 40' to 0' for a parking lot on property located at 4749 Old Highway 8,legally described as: PID: 17-30-23-14-0005 Lot 2, Block 1 of Midway Industrial WHEREAS,the City Code, Section 1104.01, Subd 4(c)(3)(a)requires a minimum 40' front yard setback for parking areas and loading docks in the 1-1 Industrial district; and, WHEREAS,the property is zoned I-1 Industrial. In 2000, the property received a Variance to reduce the front yard setback for a nonconforming building,from 40' to 37' (Resolution 579-99). The existing parking lot has an equal front yard setback; and, WHEREAS, a Public Hearing notice was published in the Shoreview Press on June 9, 2020, and mailed to property owners within 350' of the subject property; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on July 1, 2020; and, WHEREAS,the Mounds View Planning Commission has reviewed the Staff Report, submitted plans, and has compared the request to City Code, Section 1125.01, Subd 4(Criteria for Granting Variances), and in consideration of public testimony, makes the following Findings of Fact(italics): 1. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. Finding: The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. 2. The variance is consistent with the comprehensive plan. Resolution 1120-20 Page 2 of 4 Finding: The request relates to the following: Commercial Goals and Policies Goal 2: Provide safe, convenient, attractive, and accessible commercial development. Policy j: The City will cooperate with existing and potential commercial developers and property owners in creating site plans with emphasis on access and egress, parking areas, landscaping and adherence to an architectural theme. Transportation Goals and Policies Goal 2: Developments shall provide sufficient off-street parking to meet the normal demands of all land uses and activities. 3. The applicant proposes to use the property in a reasonable manner not permitted by this Title or the City Code. Finding: It is reasonable for the parking lot be near the building's main (east)door. The parking lot is currently non-conforming, and is deficient by 89 parking stalls. The proposed additional parking will improve the non-conformity. 4. Unique circumstances apply to the property which do not apply to other properties in the same zone or vicinity and result from lot size or shape, topography or other circumstances over which the owner of the property since the enactment of this Title has had no control. The unique circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant. Finding: Unique circumstances include; the building(warehouse) was built in 1970, without adequate accommodation for passenger vehicle parking within reasonable proximity of the building's customer entrances (north and east entrances). 5. The variance does not alter the essential character of the neighborhood. Finding: The Variance would not significantly alter the character of the neighborhood. Nine of the 13 (69%) industrial businesses within 1,000'of the subject property, on Old Highway 8, have setbacks less than 40'from the ROW. Address Business Parking or Setback from Building Setback centerline of from ROW(aprox) street(approx) 2151 Old Highway 8 Bio-Clean 7' 69' 2155 Old Highway 8 Hoffman Weber 37' 87' Construction 4759 Old Highway 8 Midway Industrial Supply 45' 98' 4759 Old Highway 8 ACE Supply 37'(0'proposed) 94'57'proposed) 2172 Old Highway 8 E/M Coating Services 40' 104' 2155 Old Highway 8 McKinley/Hill Corporation 35' 80' 2123 Old Highway 8 Windows for America 54' 100' Resolution 1120-20 Page 3 of 4 2100 Old Highway 8 (vacant) 6' 80' 2087 Old Highway 8 (vacant) 15' 92' 2053 Old Highway 8 Superior Flooring 16' 94' 2052 Old Highway 8 Hank's Specialties 20' 90' 2033 Old Highway 8 (vacant) 35' 112' 2023 Old Highway 8 Cheetah Precision 40' 115' Manufacturing 6. The variance requested is the minimum variance which would alleviate the practical difficulties. Economic conditions alone do not constitute practical difficulties. Finding: Practical difficulties include the desire to separate passenger vehicle parking from loading docks, and the inability to do so, but for moving the passenger vehicle parking lot to the east front yard, or ceasing to use the three dock doors nearest the northeast building entrance. 7. The Board of Adjustment and Appeals may impose such conditions upon the premises benefited by a variance as may be necessary to comply with the standards established by this Title or to reduce or minimize the effect of such variance upon other properties in the neighborhood and to better carry out the intent of the variance.The condition must be directly related to and must bear a rough proportionality to the impact created by the variance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,the Mounds View Planning and Zoning Commission acting as the Board of Adjustment,based upon the above Findings,the Staff Report,and in consideration of public testimony, Approves the Variance to reduce the front yard parking lot setback from 40' to 0', with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall obtain a Zoning Permit for the parking lot expansion and begin work within one year of approval of this Variance, or the Variance shall become void, consistent with City Code, Section 1125.02, Subd 5 (Lapse of Variance or Appeal). 2. If the project adds 10,000 sq ft or more of impervious surface area, or disturbs that amount of soils, then the applicant shall obtain a permit from Rice Creek Watershed District(Rule C). The applicant shall implement erosion controls during construction (Rule D). 3. Within one year(i.e.by July 1, 2021), the applicant shall install landscaping consisting of a continuous row of shrubs and a continuous row of perennials along the east parking lot. The shrubs/perennials shall be pollinator friendly, and varieties reviewed/approved by the City Arborist for site suitability. Prior to issuance of the Zoning Permit for the parking lot, the applicant shall submit a landscape escrow of 150% of the cost of plants and labor, to be held by the City for one year after installation and inspection of survivability. Because the landscaping will be located within the right-of-way, Ramsey County may remove landscaping at any time, without compensation. Resolution 1120-20 Page 4 of 4 4. The applicant shall stripe the entire parking lot(s)within one year,including providing for ADA parking. Adopted this Pt day of July,2020 df Gary Lever ,Ch it Attest: Jon ald,Community Deve opment Director p -k *�• v ':3 d 4' •* i f •.o..M•^ .