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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM
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Approval Of Minutes
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PC 02 -20 -2024.PDF
Public Hearing
Conditional Use Permit - 2900 Pentagon Dr - Seasonal Outdoor Sales Garden
Center
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICANT LETTER.PDF
APPLICATION.PDF
SITE PLAN.PDF
NOTICE - PUBLIC HEARING 2900 PENTAGON.PDF
RESOLUTION 24 -0XX.PDF
Conditional Use Permit - 3930 Silver Lake Rd - Seasonal Outdoor Sales Garden
Center
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICATION.PDF
SITE PLAN.PDF
NOTICE - PUBLIC HEARING 3930 SLR.PDF
RESOLUTION 24 -0XX.PDF
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEPLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDATuesday, March 19, 2024 at 7:00 PMJoin Meeting via ZoomThere is also a dial -in option available. Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. Call To OrderPledge Of AllegianceRoll CallApproval Of AgendaApproval Of MinutesApproval Of PC Meeting MinutesPC 02 -20 -2024.PDFPublic HearingConditional Use Permit - 2900 Pentagon Dr - Seasonal Outdoor Sales Garden CenterSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFAPPLICANT LETTER.PDFAPPLICATION.PDFSITE PLAN.PDFNOTICE - PUBLIC HEARING 2900 PENTAGON.PDFRESOLUTION 24 -0XX.PDFConditional Use Permit - 3930 Silver Lake Rd - Seasonal Outdoor Sales Garden CenterSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICATION.PDF
SITE PLAN.PDF
NOTICE - PUBLIC HEARING 3930 SLR.PDF
RESOLUTION 24 -0XX.PDF
Staff Reports
Other Business
Community Forum
Individuals may address the Planning Commission about any City business item not
included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign
their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address for the
Clerk ’s record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, the Planning
Commission will not take official action on items discussed at this time, but may
typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or direct the matter to be scheduled on
an upcoming agenda.
Information And Announcments
Adjournment
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Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can
contact us by using 711 Relay.
Our mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
outstanding city services.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
3 FEBRUARY 20, 2024
4 7:00 p.m.
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6 CALL TO ORDER.
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8 Chair Socha called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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10 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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12 Chair Socha invited the Commission and the audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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14 ROLL CALL.
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16 Commissioners Present:Chair Socha, Commissioners Anderson, Hark, and Morita.
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18 Absent:Commissioners Erickson, Gaveske and Rude.
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20 Also Present: City Planner Stephen Grittman, Assistant City Manager Nicole Miller
21 and Student Liaison Henry Kling.
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23
24 I.APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 20, 2024 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
25 AGENDA.
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27 Motion by Commissioner Morita, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the
28 February 20, 2024 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Agenda.
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30 Motion carried 4-0.
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32 II.APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER 19, 2023, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
33 MEETING MINUTES.
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35 Motion by Commissioner Morita, seconded by Chair Socha, to approve the December 19
36 2023, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
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38 Motion carried 4-0.
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40 III.PUBLIC HEARING.
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A.42 City Code Updates – Residential Storage, Rodent Harborage, Abandoned Signs, Trash
43 Screening Structures, Landscape Screening, Natural Landscapes
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45 Chair Socha opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m.
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47 City Planner Stephen Grittman reviewed this ordinance presents a series of proposed code
48 amendments for Planning Commission consideration and discussion. These have been
49 generated primarily through a review of the existing City Code in preparation for the
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2024
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1 upcoming recodification through American Legal. The public hearing has been noticed,
2 although many of the general City code amendments do not require it. Most of these are
3 believed to be clerical, but some policy issues are raised. The code sections are summarized
4 briefly below to assist in the Commission’s discussion and review.
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6 Staff requests the Planning Commission, if they find these amendments acceptable, make a
7 recommendation on the proposed ordinance and send it to the City Council for consideration,
8 including any recommended revisions to language or approach. Some of the proposed sections
9 may be withheld for further study and research if the Commission’s review requires it.
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11 Mr. Grittman summarized the amendments in each section as:
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13 Section 1 – Consolidates a variety of limits for outdoor noise generation to a consistent time,
14 requiring no excessive noise creation between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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16 Section 2 – Establishes a more quantifiable definition for landscape screening when it is
17 required by either the Code or by Council action.
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19 Section 3 – Deletes parking references from the Nuisance section (these parking requirements
20 were updated and established as a separate section in a prior amendment, now codified as
21 Section 152.179).
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23 Section 4 – Creates a definition for “rodents”, which are then regulated in the subsequent
24 sections. NOTE: the language was taken from other code examples – the Commission may
25 wish to comment on the inclusion of chipmunks and squirrels in this list.
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27 Section 5 – Adds a prohibition on rodent harborage for Owner/Landlords.
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29 Section 6 – Adds a prohibition on rodent harborage for renter/occupants.
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31 Section 7 – Moves Nuisance Automobile language into a related public health nuisance
32 section.
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34 Section 8 – Adds a process requirement for Abandoned Sign removal (currently there is a
35 definition and prohibition, but no specific consequence).
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37 Section 9 – Adds a specific allowance for refuse container screening structures – now allowed
38 in the front yard – to be constructed of prefabricated materials, rather than the prior inference
39 that they be custom-built.
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41 Section 10 and 11 – Consolidates adult daycare and childcare centers a Conditional Use in the
42 C, Commercial and LI, Light Industrial Districts – current language is inconsistent.
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44 Sections 12 and 13 – Adoption/Admin language.
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46 The draft amended Ordinance was provided for Commission consideration.
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February 20, 2024
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2 Chair Socha requested the Commission go through each section individually.
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4 Section 1 - Commissioner Anderson asked if 9:00 p.m. during the summer is correct given the
5 sun has not set. Commissioner Morita stated the facility at Central Park it seems early to have
6 to end activities at 9:00 p.m. Chair Socha stated 9:00 p.m. seems earlier that it needs to be and
7 it seems restrictive. There is a difference between power equipment and social activities.
8 Commissioner Hark stated she does not believe the Code says it needs to be shut down by
9 9:00 p.m. only if a complaint is filed. Commissioner Morita stated it runs a risk for neighbors
10 that don’t get along. Chair Socha asked if the public nuisance needed to affect more than one
11 neighbor. Mr. Grittman stated a public nuisance needs to affect the public generally. Chair
12 Socha suggested changing V1d to 10:00 p.m. There was a consensus of the Commission to
13 amend to 10:00 p.m. There was a discussion as to whether to change V1f. Mr. Grittman stated
14 “f” is a redundancy. Chair Socha requested Mr. Grittman research the status of “f” and update
15 Council on this change. Chair Socha referred to V2a and suggested it be made consistent.
16 Commissioner Morita stated he prefers the difference between weekdays and
17 weekends/holidays. Commissioner Hark stated 9:00 a.m. on weekends is appropriate. There
18 was not a consensus on this item. Chair Socha suggested 8:00 a.m. on the weekends. The
19 consensus is to leave this item as proposed.
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21 Section 2 – Commissioner Anderson asked what a “B” property is. Mr. Grittman stated they
22 are now called “C” properties as there are no longer “B” properties in the City.
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24 Section 3 – Chair Socha stated the added (a) provides the definition.
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26 Section 4 – Chair Socha suggested adding “same or similar” to the list of undomesticated
27 animals. Commissioner Anderson noted squirrels can do a lot of damage. Commissioner
28 Anderson questioned harboring vs. feeding. Is this clear enough for Code enforcement. Mr.
29 Grittman stated feeding is covered in another section.
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31 Section 5 – Section 5 is making it the responsibility of the owner and landlord of the property.
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33 Section 6 – Same as Section 6.
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35 Section 7 – No comments.
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37 Section 8 – Chair Socha asked what is considered an abandoned sign. Mr. Grittman stated it is
38 defined in the sign section and read the definition. Chair Anderson asked about the cost of
39 removing a sign and Mr. Grittman stated the time involved for removal of the sign and any
40 disposal cost. Chair Socha asked if City Council action is needed and Mr. Grittman stated it is
41 needed in this case.
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43 Section 9 – Student Liaison asked if the front yard included the side yards. Garbage cans are
44 allowed in the side yards without screening.
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46 Section 10 – There were no comments or questions from the Commission.
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February 20, 2024
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2 Section 11 – There were no comments or questions from the Commission. Mr. Grittman
3 stated they would be allowed in both districts.
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5 Section 12 – No comments.
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7 Section 13 – No comments.
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9 Chair Socha closed the public hearing at 7:54 p.m.
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11 Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Morita, to recommend the
12 City Council adopt the amended Ordinance containing City Code Updates.
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14 Motion carried 4-0.
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16 IV.STAFF REPORTS.
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18 Mr. Grittman noted the Code changes will go before the City Council at their first meeting in
19 March. Three readings will be done with adoption in April 2024.
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21 The adult care facility reviewed in December by the Planning Commission and recommended
22 that City Council approve. Approval was granted in January 2024.
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24 V.OTHER BUSINES - NONE.
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26 VI.COMMUNITY FORUM - NONE.
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28 No one appeared to address the Planning Commission.
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30 VII.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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32 Chair Socha welcomed the three new members of the Planning Commission – Commissioner
33 Minerva Hark, Commissioner Barbara Anderson and Student Liaison Henry Kling.
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35 VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
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37 Motion by Commissioner Morita, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to adjourn the
38 meeting at 8:00 p.m.
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40 Motion carried 4-0.
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42 Respectfully submitted,
43 Debbie Wolfe
44 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
MEMORANDUM
To:St. Anthony Village Planning Commission
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:Planning Commission Meeting – March 19, 2024
GC Project No.140.01 – 24.02
Request:Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Structure (Garden
Center) in a C, Commercial District
Property Address:2900 Pentagon Drive
Property PID:07-029-23-24-0018
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicants are seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to erect and operate a
temporary garden center as a commercial use on the property at the above address (the St.
Anthony Shopping Center). The garden center would be set up and placed in the parking lot of
the center along the outer boundary of the property nearest the frontage road for Highway 88.
Temporary structures such as this are specifically allowed as Conditional Uses, with a series of
conditions that relate to the site conditions and requirements for the facility, including
duration, signage, and other operational elements.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Temporary structures are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance in Section 152.190 (F). That
section provides as follows:
(F) Accessory Seasonal Outdoor Sales, within a Commercial or PUD district, is allowed
per the following requirements:
1) The Seasonal Outdoor Sales is an accessory aspect of the principal business
on the property.
2) Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). For recurring seasonal sales, the
CUP shall be valid for each year the sales area is reestablished under an
Administrative permit issued by the Zoning Administrator. A lapse of more than
one year, or a change to the configuration or size of the proposed sales area,
shall require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit.
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3) Shall be allowed for no longer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive
days each calendar year.
4) The outdoor sales area shall be located within the parking lot in a location so
as not to disrupt the safety and flow of customer traffic.
5) The outdoor sales area shall not eliminate parking spaces to an amount that is
detrimental to primary use or function of the site.
6) The outdoor sales area shall not obstruct existing pedestrian access on the
site, whether from parking areas to the building entrance or from the public
street to the building entrance.
7). Accessory structures in conjunction with the seasonal sales shall meet all
applicable fire codes and parking lot setback requirements. Enclosed structures
200 square feet or more in size and/or open-sided canopies 400 square feet or
more require a review and inspection by the Fire Marshal.
For the application in question, the proposed garden center is proposed to be within a fenced
enclosure shown as approximately 132 feet in length by 42 feet in width. A temporary
greenhouse approximately 72 feet long by 22 feet wide (approximately 1,580 square feet) is
located within the enclosed area, which is otherwise occupied by display of garden plants and
materials. The site has been utilized in this manner on a seasonal basis in prior years. Indeed,
the aerial photography on the Hennepin County property information website shows the prior
installation, which is similar to that now proposed under the CUP:
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The proposed site plan for the current application utilizes the same layout and location. As can
be seen, the site occupies the outer drive lane for the center. While there could be some
disruption of traffic pattern in this area, the frontage road duplicates the circulation aisle and as
such, should not negatively impact traffic. The shopping center owner has collaborated with
the application, and there is no expectation that the proposed site would create problems for
either the site, or for public services that may be needed.
One aspect of the site and use relates to the nature of the garden center as an independent
tenant on the property. As there will be employees on site, the applicant should identify
restroom facilities for the temporary use. If portable restroom facilities are to be utilized for
the temporary use, the code requires in Section 152.190(E)(4) that: “In all districts, portable
restroom facilities shall be placed in such a way as to maximize, insofar as practicable, screening
of view from the public right of way and/or residentially zoned property, while acknowledging
the need for service and maintenance access.”
The applicant should identify how the site will be served for these purposes, and whether the
employees will have access to facilities in permanent businesses on the site, or if a temporary
restroom facility will be located to comply with the intent of this section.
Signage for the facility is shown on the submitted drawings to consist of “wall” signage location
over the entrance, and on the side walls of the temporary structure. No freestanding signage is
proposed. The CUP provisions can include an allowance for the proposed signage as shown.
As a part of the ongoing operational aspects of the use, the applicant should verify compliance
with the duration (180 days), and any other requirements, including those of the fire
department officials.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:Garden City LLC
Owner:St. Anthony Shopping Center LLC
Location:2900 Pentagon Drive
Existing Land Uses Retail Shopping Center
Zoning:C, Commercial
Deadline for Agency Application Complete Date: March 4, 2024
Action:60 Days: May 3, 2024
Letter Sent:NA
120 Days:July 2, 2024
1.Criteria for and Consistency with Criteria for CUP Approval. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter
152 Zoning Code, Sections §152.190; §152.120 et seq; §152.243.
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SUMMARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Garden Center- Staff recommends approval with the
following conditions:
1.Issues related to building, fire, and other related city codes shall be subject to comment
and recommendation by applicable staff.
2.The applicant receives, and provides to the City, operational information related to utility
services and any details related to use and location of portable restroom facilities on the
premises.
3.The CUP is provided for the requested site only. Changes in location, size, operation, or
other aspects of the facility will require a new CUP application. The CUP, per the
allowances of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Temporary Structures, remains valid for
the location and site as proposed, with need only for annual administrative review,
provided no expansion or other substantive changes are proposed.
This recommendation is based on a finding that the proposal, with the conditions cited, is
consistent with the requirements for Conditional Use Permit consideration, with the long-term
objectives of the recommendations and policies of the St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A:Location map
Exhibit B:Application and Supporting Material
Exhibit C: Draft resolution
To City Officials
City Of St Anthony Village,
Minnesota March 03, 2024
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Garden City LLC is a company that set up and operated temporary Garden Centers around the
Metro area. I am enclosing some photos and information about our garden centers. We have been
doing Flower Marts for 9 Years in the Twin Cities area. The response we have had from our
customers and nearby businesses has been excellent. Our concept in marketing and presentation has
received numerous compliments from customers and others within the garden center industry.
Having a Garden City Flower Mart at your location generates a lot of excellent visual attraction
which brings color to the center in the spring when shoppers are eager to get going on their
gardens. Getting customers into shopping centers is of prime importance to all businesses. Having
first quality garden products available for your customers shows that you care to provide them with
a convenience near to where they shop.
ABOUT GARDEN CITY:
Garden City is a 9 year old business and has been selling high quality flower and vegetable plants.
We buy and sell Annuals, nursery stock, perennials, and specialty items,
During the last three years we have developed our "Flower Marts" and have placed them
throughout the Twin Cities. In 2023 we operated at 9 different locations Rosedale Shopping Center,
White Bear Shopping Center, and Mounds view Square Shopping Center, St Anthony Shopping
Center, Country Village Shopping Center in Minnetonka and Burnsville Center. During our season
we sell all types of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets and other products for use in the home
garden. Because we are well known as a quality flower carrier, many gardeners seek us out to
supply their planting needs. Locating in areas around the cities enables us to serve our customers
better. It is also an opportunity for neighboring business owners to provide their customers with
quality flower and vegetable plants conveniently nearby. Our customers have given us a
tremendous welcome and look forward to our returning each spring.
We carrier a quality bedding plants as well as other seasonal products for sale. We take great pride
in our "Flower Marts" and are proud to display our name on them and carefully sign them to
identify ourselves. The photos show our "Flower Marts" at various locations for you to see how we
look. We are very proud of our reputation and do everything possible to be the best in this market.
THE MARKET:
We feel that your location may be an excellent place to locate a Garden City "Flower Mart". This
could be an opportunity to serve our customers in your community with a nearby convenient
shopping location where they can buy quality plant materials from a local Twin Cities growers. We
are experienced in this kind of operation and feel that we are doing an excellent service for our
customers and our surrounding communities.
LOCATION:
The area needed is typically 130’x 40’ This size includes the garden center itself and the patio areas
connected to the Flower Mart. We will locate in a place that is some distance from the front of the
other businesses and out of the main stream of traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular. We want to
give the Flower Mart visibility to the public without obstructing the visibility of the other
neighboring businesses, and at the same time have good visibility in order to attract customers into
the lot.
TRAFFIC:
With regard for vehicle traffic, the "Flower Mart" is placed in the selected location in order to keep
any traffic disruption to a minimum. The patio areas at the front, side and back serve to protect the
"Flower Mart" from vehicles and let the drivers see around the garden center. The patio fence is
about 4 ft high and surrounds the "Flower Mart" on three sides. This design has been used at our
"Flower Marts" for several years and we have yet to have had a problem with vehicle movement.
We feel that this is a safe way to deal with vehicles. Placed in this manner, vehicles cannot park
adjacent to the "Flower Mart". The circulation of vehicles in the parking lot will not be adversely
affected by the "Flower Mart" due to its location in the lot.
PARKING:
We have designed the "Flower Mart" as we did because we feel that this is the most professional
design and uses the available space to its maximum potential. Garden City has operated "Flower
Marts" successfully for 5 Years in communities surrounding the Twin Cities. It has been our
experience that the traffic and parking in the lots shared by the "Flower Mart" is not affected
considerably due to the sharing of customers with our property owner. We bring in many customers
but they are easily handled by the size of the lots we occupy. We do not want to create a congestive
atmosphere for our customers or neighboring businesses.
The "Flower Mart" generates business activity which varies during the business day with the most
activity occurring in late afternoon and evening. There is also business activity occurring on the
weekends with the most on Saturdays. Having done this type of operation for 5 years, it would be
safe to say that the average amount in the "Flower Mart" at any one time is about five to six
customers. The maximum amount of customers may be up to ten. There are certainly times when
special sales occur that higher levels of activity may occur, but we have never seen so much that a
problem has occurred in relation to the amount of cars or pedestrian traffic.
THE "FLOWER MART":
The typical "Flower Mart" itself is 72’ ft long and 21 ft wide and 12 ft. high. There are
patio/display areas in the front, side and rear of the "Flower Mart". The entire size is 130’x 40’. See
the attached drawing. The size and configuration can be adjusted somewhat in order to meet the
available space.
The "Flower Mart" itself is a high quality greenhouse structure which sits on the pavement and is
held down with an internal system which uses water for ballast. It is a commercially made unit,
which is manufactured by a Minnesota company (Poly-Tex, located in Castle Rock, MN). It is a
very good looking structure which we have used for many years.
ADVERTISING:
Garden City has established an extensive advertising program, which includes. The Garden City
name is synonymous with quality, selection, and service. We also use radio, and other mailings and
social media and 16,000 email list to convey our message. We make extensive efforts to bring in
customers so we can be successful as well as all other merchants.
SIGNAGE:
The signage for a typical "Flower Mart" is shown on the drawing. This is what we believe to be an
excellent signage plan. We have tried to design the appearance and signing of our stores to be not
only eye catching but professional looking as well. We are very conscious of how we look and do
business. We would comply with the current sign requirements of the City.
UTILITIES:
Our only utility requirements are reasonable access to water for the plants and 110 volt electricity
(on 24 hours) which runs the cash register and other small items in the "Flower Mart".
This power typically comes from a light pole in the lot nearest the "Flower Mart. We have no
lighting permanently installed in the "Flower Mart". Garden City takes away all discarded material
and unnecessary items. We strive to maintain a clean and professional appearance.
Water is the other utility we need. This is needed to care for the plant material at the "Flower Mart".
The source of the water is not specifically identified at this point. Hopefully a source can be located
nearby or from the underground watering system. We only need the equivalent of a standard
gardening hose to water the plant material.
THE SPRING SELLING SEASON:
The selling season to be from April 25 thru September 30 (weather dependent). We typically begin
preparations to set up all of the Garden City "Flower Marts" from March 15 to the opening day. We
request the necessary time to build the "Flower Mart" before the season begins. We first deliver the
necessary equipment to the location and then begin setting-up the "Flower Mart" when the weather
is permissible. The "Flower Mart" is taken down and totally removed on the closing day of the
season. We totally clean and sweep the location in the parking lot so that once we are gone there is
no evidence of our having been there.
OUR HOURS:
Our hours are 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM weekdays and Saturday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sunday 8:00
AM to 8:00 PM . We typically have two to three employees during weekdays and three to four
during weekends. We are open seven days a week during the season. The "Flower Mart" is closely
supervised by myself and Store Managers who keep it stocked and operating cleanly and
efficiently. We make every attempt to employ persons from the community.
I have tried to provide all of the information about Garden City to answer your questions. We
typically pay a fee to the owner for the season.
Last year we had a very good welcoming from the community of St. Anthony. We are eager to
come back and continue our tradition of providing the best products in a quality garden center at a
first rate shopping center.
If you have any other questions or concerns you can reach me at any time on my cellular telephone
612-363-2084. or by email at camilo@gardencitymn.com
Best Regards
Camilo Reyes
Owner
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Before you begin this process, please consider a pre-application conference (by phone, email, or in person) with City community
development staff. We are ready to assist in helping you understand the complexities of the review process, and the standards on which
a potential application will be considered. We can also advise you on the materials that will help ensure you have a complete and clear
application.
City of St. Anthony City Hall 612-782-3301
Thanks for your interest in improving your property and reinvesting in the St. Anthony Village community.
Fee and Escrow Terms
By initialing below, the applicant agrees to pay the application fee and deposit an escrow fee to cover the city’s consultants’ costs
associated with reviewing the associated request. If the city’s consultants’ costs exceed the initial escrow deposited by the applicant, an
additional escrow fee will be collected from the applicatnt to cover the additional costs.
Initial here to accept fee and escrow
terms above*
CRO
Address of Property Involved*
2900 Pentagon Drive
Property ID Number*
0702923240018
Legal Description
Applicant Information
Applicant Name*
Garden City LLC- Camilo Reyes
Applicant Email Address
camilo@gardencitymn.com
Land Use Application - Submission #6894
Date Submitted: 3/4/2024
Applicant Address
15450 N Dianond Lake Rd
Applicant Phone Number*
6123632084
Property Information
Property Owner (if different from above)
Albert
Owner Email Address
alesther@aol.com
Owner Address
2900 Pentagon Drive (St Anthony Shopping Center Parking lot)
Owner Phone Number
612-7416469
Appeal ($500 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment ($750 fee + $1,500 escrow if residential; $3,500 escrow if
commercial/industrial)
Conditional Use Permit ($1,000 fee+ $750 escrow if residential; $2,500 escrow if commercial/industrial)
Easement Vacation ($200 fee + $500 escrow)
Preliminary Plat ($750 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Final Plat ($500 fee + $7500 escrow)
Minor Subdivision/Lot Split ($500 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Planned Unit Development (PUD) ($1,500 fee + $2500 escrow plus $50 escrow per residential unit )
Rezoning ($750 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Zoning Text Amendment ($500 fee + $750 escrow)
Site Plan ($500 fee + $750 escrow)
Variance ($1,000 fee + $750 escrow if residential; $2,500 escrow if commercial/industrial)
Type of Request (Check all that apply)
Description of the Request (or a separate detailed narrative explaining the project)
The request is to operate a temporary garden center at the St Anthony Shopping Center Parking Lot from March 15 to
September 30 like we have been doing since 2016.
Attachments
2024 St Anthony City Latter.docx
Acknowledgement and Signature
I acknowledge that I have read all of the information listed in the City of St. Anthony Village Land Use Application and fully
understand that I am responsible for all costs incurred by the City related to the processing of this application. If additional fees are
required to cover costs incurred from processing of the application, the City has the right to require additional payment from one or
more of the undersigned, who shall be jointly liable for such fees. Such expenses may include (but are not limited to) direct city
payroll and overhead costs, fees paid to consultants and other professionals, and the cost of printing, mailing, and supplies. Applicants
are advised that an escrow deposit is required at the time of the submittal of the land use application to offset costs associated with the
proposed project. Unused portions of an escrow are returned to the applicant upon successful implementation of an approved plan. I
understand that approval from other agencies may be required before commencement with the stated project.
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement
By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the
sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature
to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be
required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
Electronic Signature*
Camilo Reyes Ogando
Payment
Upon submission of this application, please mail or drop off payment for fee and escrow to City Hall 3301 Silver Lake Road, St.
Anthony, MN 55418.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
March 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Notice is hereby given that the City of Saint Anthony Village Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing to solicit public response to a conditional use request to allow seasonal outdoor sales for a
garden center at the property located at 2900 Pentagon Drive (St. Anthony Shopping Center parking lot).
The Planning Commission agenda and packet item relating to this application will be made available
prior to the meeting online at www.savmn.com.
Ways to Comment:
Online
Those persons having an interest are encouraged to attend via Zoom. The link to participate via Zoom
can be found at https://savmn.com/calendar.aspx
In Person
The public is welcome to attend in person at the City of Saint Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver
Lake Road, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Written
Written comments may be taken at the St. Anthony Village City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony
Village, Minnesota 55418 until the date of the public hearing.
Comments can also be conveyed via email, to planner@savmn.com until the date of the public hearing.
Questions?
Questions may be directed to the City Planner at 612-409-6503.
The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City
Council for their meeting tentatively to be scheduled on March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Steve Grittman
City Planner
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 24-0xx
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.
4.The proposed seasonal business use constitutes a reasonable use of the property.
5.The proposed uses, constructed and operated within the requirements of the Code and the
conditions of this resolution, will not impact surrounding property or public areas beyond
the expected impacts of permitted, compliant uses in the commercial zoning district, nor
negatively impact health, safety, or welfare of the community.
6.With the proposed conditions, the City Council finds that there is no evidence to believe
that the use will have a detrimental effect on neighboring uses or property values.
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 the Conditional Use Permit authorizing a temporary building and seasonal
garden facility as shown on the plans submitted on or before March 4, 2024, at 2900 Pentagon
Drive, in accordance with the following conditions:
1.Issues related to building, fire, and other related city codes shall be subject to
comment and recommendation by applicable staff.
2.The applicant receives, and provides to the City, operational information related to
utility services and any details related to use and location of permanent or portable
restroom facilities on the premises.
3.The CUP is provided for the requested site only. Changes in location, size,
operation, or other aspects of the facility will require a new CUP application. The
CUP, per the allowances of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Temporary Structures,
remains valid for the location and site as proposed, with need only for annual
administrative review, provided no expansion or other substantive changes are
proposed.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 26th day of March, 2024.
____________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: ____________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
To:St. Anthony Village Planning Commission
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:Planning Commission Meeting – March 19, 2024
GC Project No.140.01 – 24.03
Request:Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Structure (Garden
Center) in a PUD, Planned Unit Development District
Property Address:3930 Silver Lake Road NE
Property PID:31-30-23-31-0029
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicants are seeking approval of a Conditional Use Permit to erect and operate a
temporary garden center as a commercial use on the property at the above address (the Cub
Foods property). The garden center would be set up and placed in the parking lot of the center
within the parking near the southeast corner of the grocery store, nearest the front access
road.
Temporary structures such as this are specifically allowed as Conditional Uses, with a series of
conditions that relate to the site conditions and requirements for the facility, including
duration, signage, and other operational elements.
STAFF ANALYSIS
Temporary structures are regulated by the Zoning Ordinance in Section 152.190 (F). That
section provides as follows:
(F) Accessory Seasonal Outdoor Sales, within a Commercial or PUD district, is allowed
per the following requirements:
1) The Seasonal Outdoor Sales is an accessory aspect of the principal business
on the property.
2) Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). For recurring seasonal sales, the
CUP shall be valid for each year the sales area is reestablished under an
Administrative permit issued by the Zoning Administrator. A lapse of more than
March 19, 2024
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one year, or a change to the configuration or size of the proposed sales area,
shall require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit.
3) Shall be allowed for no longer than one hundred eighty (180) consecutive
days each calendar year.
4) The outdoor sales area shall be located within the parking lot in a location so
as not to disrupt the safety and flow of customer traffic.
5) The outdoor sales area shall not eliminate parking spaces to an amount that is
detrimental to primary use or function of the site.
6) The outdoor sales area shall not obstruct existing pedestrian access on the
site, whether from parking areas to the building entrance or from the public
street to the building entrance.
7). Accessory structures in conjunction with the seasonal sales shall meet all
applicable fire codes and parking lot setback requirements. Enclosed structures
200 square feet or more in size and/or open-sided canopies 400 square feet or
more require a review and inspection by the Fire Marshal.
For the application in question, the proposed garden center is proposed to be within a fenced
enclosure shown as approximately 152 feet in length by 36 feet in width. A temporary
greenhouse approximately 60 feet long by 21 feet wide (approximately 1,260 square feet) is
located within the enclosed area, which is otherwise occupied by display of garden plants and
materials. The site has been utilized in this manner on a seasonal basis in prior years. Indeed,
the aerial photography on the Ramsey County property information website shows the prior
installation, which is similar to that now proposed under the CUP:
March 19, 2024
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The proposed site plan for the current application utilizes the same layout and location. As can
be seen, the site occupies 2 ranks of parking in the existing parking lot. As situated, the existing
drive aisles would remain unobstructed. The store owner has is the applicant, and there is no
expectation that the proposed location or layout would create problems for either the site, or
for public services that may be needed.
The applicant should identify how the site will be served for restroom purposes, and whether
the employees will have access to facilities in permanent businesses on the site. If a temporary
restroom facility will be located to comply with the intent of Section 152.190(E) to ensure that
it is placed in the least visible location.
Signage for the facility is not shown on the submitted drawings. Any signage should consist
only of “wall” signage. No freestanding signage is to be employed on the site. The CUP
provisions can include an allowance for the proposed signage in compliance with these
requirements.
As a part of the ongoing operational aspects of the use, the applicant should verify compliance
with the duration (180 days), and any other requirements, including those of the fire
department officials.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant:Cub Foods
Owner:Inland Silver Lake Village
Location:3930 Silver Lake Rd NE
Existing Land Uses Retail Shopping Center
Zoning:C, Commercial
Deadline for Agency Application Complete Date: February 29, 2024
Action:60 Days: April 28, 2024
Letter Sent:NA
120 Days:June 27, 2024
1.Criteria for and Consistency with Criteria for CUP Approval. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter
152 Zoning Code, Sections §152.190; §152.120 et seq; §152.243.
SUMMARY AND STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Conditional Use Permit for a Temporary Garden Center- Staff recommends approval with the
following conditions:
March 19, 2024
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1.Issues related to building, fire, and other related city codes shall be subject to comment
and recommendation by applicable staff.
2.The applicant receives, and provides to the City, operational information related to utility
services and any details related to use and location of portable restroom facilities on the
premises.
3.The CUP is provided for the requested site only. Changes in location, size, operation, or
other aspects of the facility will require a new CUP application. The CUP, per the
allowances of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Temporary Structures, remains valid for
the location and site as proposed, with need only for annual administrative review,
provided no expansion or other substantive changes are proposed.
This recommendation is based on a finding that the proposal, with the conditions cited, is
consistent with the requirements for Conditional Use Permit consideration, with the long-term
objectives of the recommendations and policies of the St. Anthony Comprehensive Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A:Location map
Exhibit B:Application and Supporting Material
Exhibit C: Draft resolution
Print
Before you begin this process, please consider a pre-application conference (by phone, email, or in person) with City community
development staff. We are ready to assist in helping you understand the complexities of the review process, and the standards on which
a potential application will be considered. We can also advise you on the materials that will help ensure you have a complete and clear
application.
City of St. Anthony City Hall 612-782-3301
Thanks for your interest in improving your property and reinvesting in the St. Anthony Village community.
Fee and Escrow Terms
By initialing below, the applicant agrees to pay the application fee and deposit an escrow fee to cover the city’s consultants’ costs
associated with reviewing the associated request. If the city’s consultants’ costs exceed the initial escrow deposited by the applicant, an
additional escrow fee will be collected from the applicatnt to cover the additional costs.
Initial here to accept fee and escrow
terms above*
SJ
Address of Property Involved*
3930 Silver Lake Rd St Anthony, MN 55421
Property ID Number*
31-30-23-31-0029
Legal Description
Applicant Information
Applicant Name*
Steve Jost
Applicant Email Address
cub.x.31274asd@cub.com
Land Use Application - Submission #6843
Date Submitted: 2/28/2024
Applicant Address
Applicant Phone Number*
6127898689
Property Information
Property Owner (if different from above)
Cub Foods
Owner Email Address
cub.x.31274asd@cub.com
Owner Address
3930 Silver Lake Rd St Anthony, MN 55421
Owner Phone Number
6127898689
Appeal ($500 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment ($750 fee + $1,500 escrow if residential; $3,500 escrow if
commercial/industrial)
Conditional Use Permit ($1,000 fee+ $750 escrow if residential; $2,500 escrow if commercial/industrial)
Easement Vacation ($200 fee + $500 escrow)
Preliminary Plat ($750 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Final Plat ($500 fee + $7500 escrow)
Minor Subdivision/Lot Split ($500 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Planned Unit Development (PUD) ($1,500 fee + $2500 escrow plus $50 escrow per residential unit )
Rezoning ($750 fee + $1,500 escrow)
Zoning Text Amendment ($500 fee + $750 escrow)
Site Plan ($500 fee + $750 escrow)
Variance ($1,000 fee + $750 escrow if residential; $2,500 escrow if commercial/industrial)
Type of Request (Check all that apply)
Description of the Request (or a separate detailed narrative explaining the project)
Parking lot seasonal garden center (site plan attached)
Attachments
silver lake cub garden center site plan.pdf
Acknowledgement and Signature
I acknowledge that I have read all of the information listed in the City of St. Anthony Village Land Use Application and fully
understand that I am responsible for all costs incurred by the City related to the processing of this application. If additional fees are
required to cover costs incurred from processing of the application, the City has the right to require additional payment from one or
more of the undersigned, who shall be jointly liable for such fees. Such expenses may include (but are not limited to) direct city
payroll and overhead costs, fees paid to consultants and other professionals, and the cost of printing, mailing, and supplies. Applicants
are advised that an escrow deposit is required at the time of the submittal of the land use application to offset costs associated with the
proposed project. Unused portions of an escrow are returned to the applicant upon successful implementation of an approved plan. I
understand that approval from other agencies may be required before commencement with the stated project.
I agree.
Electronic Signature Agreement
By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the
sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature
to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be
required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.
Electronic Signature*
Steven D Jost
Payment
Upon submission of this application, please mail or drop off payment for fee and escrow to City Hall 3301 Silver Lake Road, St.
Anthony, MN 55418.
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
March 19, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Notice is hereby given that the City of Saint Anthony Village Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing to solicit public response to a conditional use request to allow seasonal outdoor sales for a
garden center at the property located at 3930 Silver Lake Road (Cub Foods parking lot). The Planning
Commission agenda and packet item relating to this application will be made available prior to the
meeting online at www.savmn.com.
Ways to Comment:
Online
Those persons having an interest are encouraged to attend via Zoom. The link to participate via Zoom
can be found at https://savmn.com/calendar.aspx
In Person
The public is welcome to attend in person at the City of Saint Anthony Community Center, 3301 Silver
Lake Road, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Written
Written comments may be taken at the St. Anthony Village City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony
Village, Minnesota 55418 until the date of the public hearing.
Comments can also be conveyed via email, to planner@savmn.com until the date of the public hearing.
Questions?
Questions may be directed to the City Planner at 612-409-6503.
The Planning Commission will make a recommendation regarding the proposed request to the City
Council for their meeting tentatively to be scheduled on March 26, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Steve Grittman
City Planner
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 24-0xx
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A TEMPORARY BUILDING AND
SEASONAL GARDEN FACILITY IN A COMMERCIAL AREA OF THE SILVER
LAKE PUD, PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 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 3930
Silver Lake Road NE; and
WHEREAS, the property is located in a commercial area of the Silver Lake PUD 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 a commercially zoned
districts.
3.The additional impacts of the proposed are use expected to be minimal due to the
minimal changes to the building and site, operations hours consistent with surrounding
uses, and including compatibility with other uses in the neighborhood.
4.The proposed seasonal business use constitutes a reasonable use of the property.
5.The proposed uses, constructed and operated within the requirements of the Code and the
conditions of this resolution, will not impact surrounding property or public areas beyond
the expected impacts of permitted, compliant uses in the commercial areas of the PUD
zoning district, nor negatively impact health, safety, or welfare of the community.
6.With the proposed conditions, the City Council finds that there is no evidence to believe
that the use will have a detrimental effect on neighboring uses or property values.
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 authorizing a temporary building and seasonal
garden facility as shown on the plans submitted on or before February 29, 2024, at 3930 Silver
Lake Road NE, in accordance with the following conditions:
1.Issues related to building, fire, and other related city codes shall be subject to
comment and recommendation by applicable staff.
2.The applicant receives, and provides to the City, operational information related to
utility services and any details related to use and location of portable restroom
facilities on the premises.
3.The CUP is provided for the requested site only. Changes in location, size,
operation, or other aspects of the facility will require a new CUP application. The
CUP, per the allowances of the Zoning Ordinance relating to Temporary Structures,
remains valid for the location and site as proposed, with need only for annual
administrative review, provided no expansion or other substantive changes are
proposed.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 26th day of March, 2024.
____________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: ____________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager