Consent - Sheila Sellman, City Planner
Title
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Granting a Conditional Use Permit for Rental of One Moving Truck in a B-2 (Community Commercial) Zoning District at 8833 Central Avenue NE. Minutemen Haulers (Case File No. 22-0018/SAS)
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Executive Summary
The proposed request is for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow one moving truck to be stored onsite.
Schedule of Actions
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Planning Commission Public Hearing |
04/12/22 |
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City Council (Conditional Use Permit) |
05/02/22 |
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Action Deadline |
05/07/22 |
Background
Staff report prepared by Shelia Sellman, City Planner, and Teresa Barnes, Project Engineer
Zoning
The subject site is zoned B-2 (Community Commercial). The B-2 district is “intended to provide retailing services of both a convenience and durable nature to shoppers such as apparel, furniture, food, banking and financial services for a trade area of nearby residential neighborhoods.”
Surrounding Zoning and land uses
The properties to the east of the subject site are zoned R-1 and is developed with single family homes. Properties to the north and south are B-2 Community Commercial with Highway 65 to the west.
Existing Conditions
The subject parcel has an existing single-family home that has been converted into an office/commercial space. The parking lot is paved and the back of the lot is lined with mature trees.
Evaluation of Request
Site Plan
The subject site is developed with a single-family home converted to an office/commercial space. The majority of the parking is in front of the building with additional parking in the back. The truck associated with the business will be parked in the back of the lot.
Conditional Use Permit
Section 27.04 Criteria for granting conditional use permits:
The Blaine City Council shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Planning Commission and the effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan and upon the health, safety, and general welfare of occupants of surrounding lands. Among other things, the Council shall consider the following findings where applicable. (Ord. No. 20-2447, 7-20-2020)
1. The use shall 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. The storage of one moving truck does not create an excessive burden.
2. The use will be located, designed, maintained, and operated to be compatible with adjoining properties and the existing or intended character of the zoning district. (Ord. No. 20-2447, 7-20-2020) The B-2 district is Intended to provide retailing and services of both a convenience and durable nature to shoppers, such as apparel, furniture, food, banking and financial services for a trade area of nearby residential neighborhoods. The use meets this intent.
3. The use shall have an appearance that will not have an adverse effect upon adjacent properties. The moving truck will be parked in the parking lot and will not have an adverse effect upon the adjacent properties.
4. The use, in the opinion of the City Council, shall be reasonably related to the overall needs of the City and to the existing land use.
5. The use shall be consistent with the purposes of the zoning code and purposes of the zoning district in which the applicant intends to locate the proposed use. The use meets the purpose of the B-2 district.
6. The use shall not be in conflict with the comprehensive plan of the City. The comprehensive plan designation is Community Commercial which is for retailing and services that serve larger areas, from neighborhood to regional scale. The use is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
7. The use will not cause traffic hazard or congestion. The proposed use will not cause a traffic hazard or congestion.
8. The use shall have adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and necessary facilities. The site is adequately served and the proposed use will not require any additional public infrastructure.
Strategic Plan Relationship
Not applicable
Board/Commission Review
The Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the conditional use permit. There were no comments at the public hearing.
Financial Impact
Not applicable
Public Outreach/Input
Notices of a public hearing were:
1. Mailed to property owners within 350 feet of the property boundaries.
2. Published in Blaine/Spring Lake Park/Columbia Heights/Fridley Life.
3. Posted on the City’s website.
4. Posted (sign) on the property with contact information for the Planning Department.
Staff Recommendation
By motion, adopt the Resolution
Attachment List
Zoning and Location Map
Site Plan
Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes 4/12/22
Body
WHEREAS, an application has been filed by Minutemen Haulers as Conditional Use Permit Case File No. 22-0018 for Minutemen Haulers; and
WHEREAS, said case involves the property described as follows:
SPR LK PK SHORES ADD ALL OF LOT 43 SPRING LAKE PARK SHORES ADD EX THE E 196 FT THEREOF EX THOSE PORTIONS OR EASE HERETOFORE CONVEYED TO THE ST OF MINN & TO THE COUNTY OF ANOKA.
WHEREAS, the Blaine Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 12, 2022, and recommended approval regarding said Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Blaine City Council has reviewed said case on May 2, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the criteria identified in Section 27.04 for granting a conditional use permit has been met.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Blaine that a conditional use permit is hereby approved per Section 30.14 and 27.04 of the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the rental of one moving truck in a B-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district based on the following conditions:
1. Only one moving truck is allowed.
2. The roll-off dumpsters must be removed by May 30, 2022.
3. The truck must be stored behind the building on a paved surface.
4. Moving trucks are limited to 33 feet total in overall length.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Blaine this 2nd day of May, 2022.