HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 22-036 APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FENCE EXCEEDING THE REQUIRED 6 FOOT HEIGHT MAXIMUM IN THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA AT 2812 27TH AVE NE IN THE "C" COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 22-036
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR A FENCE EXCEEDING THE REQUIRED 6 FOOT HEIGHT MAXIMUM IN THE
FRONT YARD SETBACK AREA AT 2812 27TH AVENUE NE
IN THE "C", COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request on behalf of Boulevard
Autoworks for a fence of 8 feet in height within the front yard setback at 2812
27th Ave. NE; and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the "C", Commercial Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the subject parcel is currently developed with a commercial use and an aging 6-
foot fence; and
WHEREAS, a fence of up to 8 feet in height is allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the
Commercial District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed fence is otherwise consistent with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance with regard to size, setback and other standards, or will be made so
pursuant to City approval; and
WHEREAS, the fence will be constructed to be consistent with the materials standards required
by the applicable Ordinances related to such fences; 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 15, 2022 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
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 mixed commercial and residential land uses on a
collector roadway.
2. The proposed fence is reasonably consistent with the character of the neighborhood in
which it is located.
3. The proposed fence will replace a smaller, aging fence and will affect a more appropriate
screening and buffering purpose than the current fence.
4. The other related requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance can be met by the
proposed application.
5. The proposed improvements constitute a reasonable use of the property.
6. The proposed fence, constructed within the requirements of the Code, will not adversely
impact surrounding property or public areas.
NOW THEREFORE MAY IT BE RESOVLED, that the City Council of the City of St.
Anthony Village accepts the findings and recommendations documented in the staff report and
approves Conditional Use Permit for a fence of 8 feet in height as shown on the plans and
application documents submitted as of February 7, 2022, at 2812 27th Avenue NE.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the I�°i day of April, 2022.
ATTEST:
Cit Clerk
Review for Administration: 4 i��
Ch li unker, City Manager