RES 24-023 APPROVING CUP FOR GARDEN CENTER AT ST ANTHONY SHOPPING CENTER

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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION 24-023 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY BUILDING AND SEASONAL GARDEN FACILITY IN THE C, COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request from the property owner and proposed licensee for temporary building and seasonal garden center establishment at Pentagon Drive; and WHEREAS, the property is located in a C, Commercial district in which such facilities are allowed by Conditional Use Permit; and WHEREAS, the subject property has been utilized in a similar manner in past years, and has operated without significant issue; and WHEREAS, the Conditional Use Permit allowance for such uses is a one-time permitting requirement provided no substantive changes occur in the facility from year to year; and WHEREAS, consideration of a Conditional Use Permit in such areas is required to avoid unreasonable negative impacts on adjoining commercial property or public spaces; and WHEREAS, the conditions identified as a part of an approval for the proposed Conditional Use Permit are necessary to ensure full compliance with the St. Anthony Village zoning ordinance and other public safety needs; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into the resolution; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 19, 2024 on the application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present information to the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions noted in the Staff report, and as listed below; and WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in support of the resolution for approval: 1. The property is located in an area of commercial land use with access to a major roadway. 2. The proposed use is identified as an allowed Conditional Use in the applicable Commercial zoning district. 3. The additional impacts of the proposed are use expected to be minimal due to the minimal and temporary changes to the building and site, operations hours consistent with surrounding uses, and including compatibility with other uses in the neighborhood.