HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-03 Approving Cond Use Permit and Site Plan Motor CafeCity of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03
Motion By: Bottema
Seconded By: Dejewski
January 26, 2017
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AND SITE PLAN FOR MOTOR CAFE AT 23030
HIGHWAY 55 (PID 32-119-23-33-0009) (CITY FILE 16-033)
WHEREAS, the landowner has requested approval of a site plan and conditional use permits to
allow reconstruction of a building for auto sales and repair on property legally described as follows:
That part of the Southwest Quarter of said Southwest Quarter described as follows.:
beginning at the Southwest comer of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter,-
thence North 00 degrees, 23 minutes 25 seconds East, along the West line of said
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, a distance of 375.60 feet,- thence North 88
degrees 59 minutes 57 seconds East, parallel with the North right of way line of State
Highway No. 55 as described in Document No. 8667797,, a distance of 295.20 feet,- thence
South 00 degrees 23 minutes 25 seconds West, parallel with the West line of said
Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter a distance of 379.62 feet to the South line of
said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes
46 seconds West, along said south line. a distance of 295.13 feet to the point of beginning.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the conditional use permits and site plan at
a duly called Public Hearing and recommends approval, and;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORCORAN, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does approve the request for a conditional
use permit amendment and site plan amendment, subject to the following conditions:
1. A conditional use permit and site plan is approved to allow construction of a new building, in
accordance with the application received by the City on November 15, 2016 and revisions
received on December 9, 2016, January 13, 2017 and January 18, 2017, except as amended
by this resolution.
2. The existing non-conforming front and side yard setback on the east, west and south for
parking and access shall be allowed to continue as permitted by Section 1030.010 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
3. A minimum of 13 parking stalls for employees and customers must be provided. Any change
in tenants or site use could trigger a change to the parking requirements and would be revised
as part of a site plan/conditional use permit amendment.
4. Employee and customer parking must be on paved, striped parking areas. Parking in gravel
storage areas is not permitted.
5. Motor vehicles for sale must be in the striped display areas as shown on the plans. Parking in
gravel storage areas is not permitted. Parking in MnDOT right-of-way is not permitted.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03
January 26, 2017
6. All outside storage vehicles in for service must be located within the screened, fenced area
approved for outside storage and shall only be located on the gravel areas. No parking of
vehicles shall be allowed in landscaped areas.
7. A conditional use permit for Motor Vehicle, Boat or Equipment Repair is approved, based on
the following findings:
a. All servicing of vehicles and equipment shall occur entirely within the principal structure.
b. The applicant does minor mechanical repairs not body work, but to the extent required by
State law and regulations, any painting shall be conducted in an approved paint booth,
which thoroughly controls the emission of fumes, dust, or other particulated matter.
c. Storage and use of all flammable materials, including liquid and rags, shall conform with
applicable provisions of the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code.
d. Parking, driveway, and circulation standards and requirements shall be met and shall
accommodate large vehicle equipment and semi-trailer/tractor trucks. The current plans
do not comply with the parking and drive aisle dimensional requirements and must be
revised. If the plans are revised as required, large vehicles would be accommodated on
site.
e. The storage of damaged vehicles and vehicle parts and accessory equipment must be
completely inside a principal or accessory building.
f. The sale of products other than those specifically mentioned in this Section shall be
subject to a separate conditional use permit. A conditional use permit for vehicle sales is
also requested.
8. A conditional use permit for Motor Vehicle, Boat or Equipment sales is approved, based on
the following findings:
a. All sales will occur on the subject property on the existing paved area.
b. Parking areas for the outside storage and sale of vehicles, boats and trailers, shall be on
impervious surface, either bituminous, concrete, or approved equivalent. Storage of
vehicles in for repair shall be allowed to be stored in the existing gravel lot in the rear of
the building.
c. No interior islands are proposed. However, if landscape areas are proposed around the
building to accommodate the required landscaping, interior concrete or asphalt curbs shall
be constructed within the property to separate driving and parking areas from landscaped
areas.
d. All areas of the property not devoted to buildings or parking areas shall be landscaped in
accordance with this Ordinance.
e. Off-street parking shall be provided for customers and employees in accordance with this
Ordinance.
9. A conditional use permit to allow more than 20% metal siding on all elevations and metal
roofing with exposed fasteners is approved subject to the following findings and conditions:
a. The proposed building and material maintains the quality, durability and value intended by
the Ordinance. The building will be an improvement over the former building, but does not
maintain the quality, durability and value intended by the ordinance. However, with some
modifications to the building materials the building could comply.
b. The proposed building is compatible and in harmony with other existing structures within
the district and immediate geographic area. The building is in an area where there are
many older buildings that do not comply with current ordinance standards. The proposed
building would be compatible with many of the other structures in the area.
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City of Corcoran
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-03
January 26, 2017
c. The provisions of Section 1070.020 are considered and determined to be satisfied.
i. The use is a permitted use in the 1-1 zoning district and approval of the CUPs will allow
continued use of this site for auto repair and sales, which has operated on this site for
years.
ii. The use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, morals or comfort if the
proposed conditions are met.
iii. The use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the
immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted not impair property values. The
building standards established by the Zoning Ordinance are in important tool for
maintaining property values and the conditions attached to the approval will ensure
that property values are maintained.
iv. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of
surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. The approval will allow the
applicant to rebuild on the site and make improvements to the property.
v. Public facilities and services provided or are not needed for this site, which is served
by well and septic.
vi. With the conditions proposed, the use shall conform to the applicable regulations of
the 1-1 district.
vii. With the conditions proposed, the use conforms to the performance standards in the
Zoning Ordinance.
10. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant must:
a. Comply with the City Engineer's memo dated December 14, 2016.
b. Comply with MnDOT memo dated December 23, 2016.
c. Submit a final landscape plan for City review and approval. The landscape plan must
include a minimum of 8 trees and 26 shrubs.
d. The applicant shall provide information to show how the outside storage in the rear yard
will be screened by landscaping, fencing or buildings.
e. The plans must be revised to comply with the minimum parking/stall dimensional
requirements, which require 9'x 18.5' stalls and 26-foot wide drive aisles.
f. The two customer parking stalls located in front of the eastern service bay doors must be
removed to allow access.
g. The plans must be revised to provided paved access to the east and north service bay
doors. No access over landscaping or gravel shall be allowed.
h. Any damaged vehicles awaiting service and vehicle parts must be stored inside.
11. No new signage is proposed. The existing legal, non-conforming pylon sign shall remain.
Flags and banners are prohibited by the sign ordinance and shall not be allowed.
Noncommercial flags or any other flags displayed from flagpoles will not be considered to
be signs. Flags & individual pennants (not on a string) are exempt signs.
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City of Corcoran January 26, 2017
County of Hennepin
State of Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -03
a. Record the approving resolution at Hennepin County and provide proof of recording to the
City.
b. Submit electronic files of the plans to the City in AutoCAD format.
c. Submit a financial guarantee for the proposed work as outlined in Section 1070.050, Subd.
9 of the Zoning Ordinance.
12. Approval shall expire within one year of the date of approval unless the applicant commences
the authorized use and completes the required improvements.
VOTING AYE
® Thomas, Ron
® Bottema, Jon
® Dejewski, Brian
® Keefe, Mike
❑ LaFave, Tonya
VOTING NAY
❑ Thomas, Ron
❑ Bottema, Jon
[:] Dejewski, Brian
El Keefe, Mike
Fj LaFave, Tonya
Whereupon, said Resolution is hereby declared adopted on this 26th day of January 2017.
Ron Thomas - Mayor
ATTEST:
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_ City Seal
J sica Beise — City Clerk/Administrative Services Coordinator
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