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00-947Council File # p0 -9 y'? ��IGINA� Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �vn on Crreen Sheet # l� �o b� t �G Committee: Date 2 WHEREAS, Finn Daniels, Inc., by Daniel M. Dege, on behalf of Dean 3ohnson, made 3 application in Zoning File No. 00-125-361 to the Planning Commission for a special condirion 4 use permit and a parking variance for the purpose of locating a"Precision Tune" auto specialty 5 store on property located at 360 Snelling Avenue North and commonly know as I,ots 14 and 15, 6 Evergreen Rearrangement, in the City of Saint Paul; and 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WHEREAS, the zoning committee of the Saint Paul Planing Commission [hereinafter "Commission"] conducted a public hearing on the said applications on June 1, 2000, after having provided notice to affected pmperty owners and, further, received additional information from staff on 7une 15, 2000, whereupon the zoning committee submitted its recommendarion to the Commission to grant the applications - with conditions - based upon the following findings and conclusions: 1. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated an auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current facility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing sriucture with a new four bay facility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and pazking will be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:OQ am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day. 2. Section 64300(d) of the zoning code requires that before the planning commission may gtant approval of a principal use subject to special conditions, the commission shall find that: a. The extent, Zocation and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paud Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the city council. 33 This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the Macalester Groveland 34 Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular 35 site or comxnercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan 36 does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. Page 1 of 6 2 b. The use witl provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in 3 the public streets. OC -'�{? 4 5 This condition is met. Ingress and egzess driveways for the proposed facility have 6 been approved in the City's site plan review process. This particulaz use will '7 require 11 parking spaces and the applicanYs site plan is providing 12 offstreet 8 pazking spaces. 9 10 c. 11 12 13 The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. 14 This condition on the whole is met. The applicanYs proposed development will 15 replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility with new facility having 16 unproved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic flows. The 17 grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the 18 e�sting chazacter of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land 19 Use Plan (Policy 5.23) recommends "Architechue that respects the neighborhood 20 context" and the draft Macalester Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, 21 "Encourage preservation and restoration of housing stock and commercial 22 properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within 23 the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood the commercial nodes are typically brick 24 faced buildings. A similar brick facade and color tone should be used far this new 25 development. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 fa e. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted if, following a public hearing, the planning commission determines the following conditions are met. a. The construction and maintenance of all driveways, curbs, sidewalks, pump islands or other facilities used in conjunction with the operation of the auto service station shall be in accordance with current city specifications. Such The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 district is fully developed. The use shall, in a1l other respects, conform to the applicable regulations ofthe district in which it is located. Except for conditions relating to 15,000 Square foot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this condition is met. 46 specifications shall be developed by the city plamiiiig coordinator, tra.ffic engineer 47 and city fire marshal, and shall be approved by the planning commission, and 4$ filed with the city clerk. 49 Page 2 of 6 00 -94� 2 This condition is met. The proposed auto specialty store has undergone City site 3 plan review and was condirionally approved subject to Planning Commission 4 approval of a Special Condirion Use Pernut. 6 b. A ten-foot buffer area with screen planting and an obscuring wail or fence shall be 7 required along any properiy line adjoining an e�sting resident or adjoining vacant 8 land zoned for residential use. 10 Tlus condition is not met. The property adjoins a single family home to the north 11 and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residenrial 12 property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minim;ze any noise impact 13 upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and 14 access lanes. If the building was sited at the corner along the south property line, 15 parldng would be along the north property line and the service bay doors would 16 also be facing north. Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact 17 upon the residential property to the north. In addition, this comer location would 18 require a driveway entrance off Snelling Avenue and tuming movements in and 19 out of the site would contribute to traffic safery problems. The building's length 20 (78 feet) does not permit an east west orientation. In light of these circumstances 21 and with appropriate vegetative screening between the building and the residential 22 properiy, modificarion of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, and so ananged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which aze intended solely for the sale of gasoline, oil and minor accessories and having no facilities for incidental servicing of automobiles ( including lubricating facilities) and auto convenience markets may be permitted on a lot of twelve thousand (12,000) squaze feet, subject to all other provisions herein required. This condition is not met. The lot size is 9,760 square feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto speciaity store. The auto specialty store, however, is a pre-existing use that has been at tlus location for almost 20 years The conditionally approved site plan shows ample room for customer and employee pazking. In light of these circumstances and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers a day), modification of this condition to 9,760 square feet appears reasonable. 4. Section 64300(fl (1) states the planning commission, after a public hearing, may modify any or all special conditions when strict application of such special condirions would unreasonably lunit ar prevent otherwise lawful use of a piece of property or an e�tisting structure and would result in c�ceptional undue hazdship to the owner of such properiy or structure; provided, that such modification will not impair the intent and purpose of such special condition and is consistent with health, morals and general welfare of the community and is consistent with reasonably enjoyment of adjacent property. Page 3 of 6 � oo-q4� 2 This condition is met for modification of the 15,000 squaze foot requirement. 3 Conshuction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure tYris firm's 4 continued competiveness in local markets. An auto specialty store is a permitted use and S after operating on this site for close to 20 yeus, this new facility and its site plan 6 modifications are prudent and reasonable in terms of minimai impact on ad}acent 7 properiy, enhanced service operations and properiy improvements that meet the goals and 8 intent of the zoning code. 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 This condition is also met for modificarion of the 10 foot buffer requirement. After exploring various building siting options, the proposed site plan with a 6 foot buffer between the Precision Tune building and the adjacent residenfial property, meets the intent of this requirement for the following reasons: First, compared to other feasible siting options, siting the building on the north side of the property xninimizes noise and glare impact upon the residential property to the north. Second, because of a 6 foot elevation difference, the height of the precision tune building (16 feet) will have a relatively reduced impact upon the residential property to the north. First floor residential windows will still be exposed to direct sunlight even on winter days. Third, the 10 foot buffet requirement also stipulates that a fence or obscuring wall be built along any residential property line. With the difference in elevation between the two properties, the Precision Tune building's blank north wall effectively fiuictions as a ten foot obscuring wall. Rather than being built on the residential properiy line, the "obscuring wall" is setback 6 feet. 5. The adjoixring neighbor to the north has requested that the front setback far the Precision Tune building be at least identical (16 feet) to his properiy. Meeting this setback request would result in the applicant having only 10 off-street pazking spaces which is one less than required. A variance of one parking space is required. Based on Section 64.203(b) the conditions for a parking variance of one space are met. WHEREA5, the fixll Commission, on June 23, 2000 in Commission Resolution No. 00- 33 approved the recommendation to grant the said special condition use permit application and parldng variance far the proposed auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions: 1. That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced with brick similaz in color to the commercial building on the southeast comer of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and h�ees be watered and maintained. 4. That the front building setback off Snelling Avenue be 16 feet and that the applicant be granted a parking variance of one space to accommodate the setback requirement. Page 4 of 6 Oo -RY� 2 WI�EREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Legislarive Code § 64.206, Motar Scope, Inc. 3 (Dean Johnson) duly filed with the City Clerk, an appeal from the detemiination made by the 4 Commission and requested a hearing before the City Councii [hereinafter "Council"], for the 5 purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission; and 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, acting pursuant to Legislarive Code § 64.206 -§ 64.208 and upon notice to affected pazties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Council on August 9, 2000, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Council, having heazd the statements made, having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the zoning committee and of the Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council finds no error in fact, finding or procedure and hereby affiims the decision of the Commission to grant the special condition use permit and variance as set forth in Plamiing Commission Resolufion No. 00-33; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council adopts as its own the findings, conclusions and conditions stated in Plamiing Commission Resolution No. 00-33, subject to the Council's authority under Legislarive Code § 64.207 to modify the said findings, conclusions and conditions; and BE IT F'IJRTHER RESOLVED, that based upon all the files and records in this matter ancluding the testimony presented to the Council, the Council hereby modifies the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 00-33 by adding the following underlined language: That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced with brick similar in color to the commercial building on the southeast corner of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. � � � That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. Any briQht color corporate sit�nature band around the facade of the buildine shall not be permitted. Roll-ug canvas awnings shall cover the window areas. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. That the front building setback off Snelling Avenue be 16 feet and that the applicant be granted a parldng variance of one space to accommodate the setback requirement. Page 5 of 6 1 oo—q�l7 2 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appeal ofMotor Scope, Inc. and Dean Johnson is and 3 is hereby denied in all things; and be it 4 5 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolurion to 6 Motor Scope, Inc./Dean Johnson, the Zoning Admiuistrator and the Commission. ORl�1�1AL By : Appr ay: Requested by Department of: By: Form Approved by City Attorney B .1��( °�-t��oo Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date �0� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary oa- q41 GREEN SHEET N� 106071 Peter Wame[ 266-8710 7BEONCOUNGLAGENOqBY(OA7q �CYAbCI 11, 2��4 - L`OILSCIIY TOTAL # OF SIC,NATURE PAGES oaAlRRwroRCloe rnrmrea ❑ OIYATfdIIE� � OIYCLi11K ❑ wMKW.fF1MeFaoR. ❑ RNMML�IIV/ACAa � WYORIq[AtLRAM� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� Memorializing the decision of the City Council denying the appeal of MotorscopelDean C. 3ohnson to a decision of the Plamung Commission attaching conditions to a Special Condition i3se Permit allowing reconshuction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. (Public hearing held August 9, 2000) PLANNING COMMISSION GB CAMM{TTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S Hm Ws xrsWfirm everwalceA o�We a �a,�rxt 6wthis tlePertnent7 YES No iietthis P�� eva been n dlY emPbYeeZ YE3 NO Dcec Nus personlfirm Po�eas a skill not nwmnllYP�eased M' anv curtent ciH emdoyee? VES MO IathiepNSau&mataipGtedvendoYr . YES NO dain all Ve8 axv�f8 on 8euar8te ih88[ 8fld 8i[2C11 t0 af88118118E[ COST/RE{IHNUE 8UD6E7ED (CiRCL£ ONE) ACTIVRY NWiBER YEE NO (��M CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norn� Coleman, Mayor September 29, 2000 Nancy Anderson Counci] Secretazy 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 OPFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Clayton M. Robinson, Jc, Ciry Attorney � � q�� civiZDivision 400CiryH¢ll Telephone:6512668710 ISP/utKe(IoggBlvd. Facsimile:651298-5619 Saint Paul, Minnuot¢ 55102 Re: Appeal by Motorscope, Inc. (Dean Johnson, Finn Daniels, Inc. by Daniel M. Dege on behalf of Dean Johnson) Zoning File No. 00-125-361 City Council Action Date: August 9, 2000 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a Council Resolution memorializing the decision of the Council to deny the appeal noted above with modifications to the Planning Commission determination. Please place this matter on the City Council's Consent Agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, � U�G✓ovw�•--� Peter W. Warner Assistant CiTy Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure cc: Pat Harris, Councilmember DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT � b ��'�r�. 3t _ CI'I'Y OF SAINf PAUL Norm Coteman, Mayor July 18, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson City CouncIl Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Deaz Ms. Anderson: Division ofPlann:ng 25 West Fourth StreM SaintPaal MNS5102 Tetephone: 612-2666565 Facsim:le: 612-228-3374 I would like to confitm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday August 9, 2000 for the purpose of considering MotorscopelDean C. Johnson's appeal of a Planning Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Pernut allowing recoustruction of an auto specialty s[ore at 360 South 5nelling Avenue. Applicant: Motorscope/Dean C. Joh+lson FIle Number: #8@-tg5=3�1 O-- / 35 �� 8 Purpose: Appeal of a Plannin� Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Pernut allowing reconstruction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. Address: 36Q South Snelling Avenue. Legal Description of Property: Previous Action: See file. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: Unanimous, June 23, 2000. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 6-0, June 15, 2000. My understanding is that this pubiic hearing request will appear on the agenda for the August 9, 2000 City Council meeting and you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please ca11 me at 266-6559 if you have any questions. S' cerely, arnes Zd� � City Pladfier cc: File #00-125-361 Paul Dubruiel Carol Martineau sa: eam, rncar, � _�_ oaoo�ae4 _ _ _� ' •�srrz�m+• NOTICE OF PDBTdC HEARIIQG _ � The SainE.Paul City Conncil cvill.c�- duct a pubHc hearing on Wednesday, August 9. 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the CIty Covndl Chambers. Tttird Floor - GYty I-Iall. 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint�Paul, MN to consida the appeal of Motorscope / Dean C. Johnson of a Plannu�g Commission decision attacl�In� conditions to a Special Condition Use Permit alloering reconstructian`of an auto specialty storeat 860 South Snetling Auenue. � BaYed July 19, 2000 � - NANCYtSNDERSON . AssisFant Clty Council SecreYaiY " ' (axily 24} - ' �� e�. ,#y .�`°1�� ^ ��a'+'L.i .:_�.°i. , r..;; e €.%= . f�.., JL� ? � F�� — s, �u��. DEPAR'iME2Sf OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT � a ��.1 pIhT A [I L � AAAA CITY OF SAIrIT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor 7uly 25, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: Zoning File #00-135-018 Drvision ofPlmn+ing 25 P/estFourth Saeet SBntpm�MN55I0? Motorscope/Dean C.Johnson TeZephone: 612-2666565 Facrimile: 612-22&3314 City Council Hearing: August 9, 2000, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., City Councd Chanibers PURPOSE: Appeal of a P lannin° Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Permit allowing reconstruction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATTON Approve, vote: Unanimous ZOI�IING COMMITTSE RECOMMENDATtON Approve vote: 6-0. � STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve. SUPPORT: None. OPPOSTTION: Adjacent resideirtial property owner. DISTRICT COUNCIL: The Macalester Groveland Community Council did not consider the application. Dear Ms. Anderson: This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on August 9, 2000. Please notify me (266-6559) if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearin�. Sincerely, A�d�L. ames Z o City PI er cc City Council members � SAIM2 I)AOS I� 1111A APPLICATION FOR APP�AL Departn:ent of Planning and Economic Developmeni Zoning Section II DO Citp Hal1 Anxex 25 ii es1 Founh Street Saint Paul, M1V SSIO2 266-6589 APPELLANT 7�. / I�1 G Jdix-�n Address � �Y��#%`� City �� St. r?`j Zip � Daytime phone� 9 �� PROPERTY Zoning File Name �-�� LOCATION AddresslLocation � �� `g'� �`�' TYPE OF APPEAL: Appiication is hereby made for an appeai to the: �? Board of Zoning Appeals ❑ City Council the provisions of Chapter 64, Section 206 , Paragraph A of the Zoning Code, to I a decision made by tfie p�� '� on s (date of decrsion) #� � File number. � ' �� - �� GROUNDS FOR APPEAI: Expiain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative o�cial, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Pianning Commission. , �he 2aiing ttiumtt� aF ti� P7� CX�s�cn �� (� ��J�t azrnit�t) fran � ari�al c�si.gi in c�hidi i3� �.lc�ng �s rn t3� g�-y ] i� �r City cu�. � pcojs� �riui�ct fcuri t�at �iix3 t� �i�1�.S � � �t (9' ? mt ail.y alltz�l_ f¢ ti� zeq�riisi 11 stalls rn s� Yut *� ais� �Y ty�ri.cal- c� oa�ica7. t� x�a��a.l pa�ti� in tt� a�. ArYii.i�mslly, �s� r��;,l {n rn�+�-;a� in 1� a�a �e a]n`. n�e ��an ttris facility is rn tt� �.y ta the nr.th h�. ti� �dv-i�c.t *,as r�.er al3u.c� 1n g�t t�� i�.ts t� the mm�� 1 � mt Yr� all t�`r irffamatiai a�a.i�al�l� tn t3�t tr� tia,'� t�iir d=ci.siaL �— � �� '� \ �,� � � additionai sheef if Appiicant's signature�� Date �� - � 3C� �f 1 t � City ag:nt�� / bh --`L�`l �.� � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 00-33 date 6/23/00 Wf�REAS, Finn Daniels (Fi1e 00-125-361) has applied for a special condition use permit and modi£ications to develop a new auto specialty store at360 Snelling Avenue South, legally described as (see file); and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Blanning Commission on 06/15/00 held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opporCUnity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: ].. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated an auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current £acility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new four bay £acility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and parking will be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Fritlay and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day. 2. Section 64.300(d) of the zoaing code requires that before the planning commission may gYant approval of a principal use subject to special conditions, the coa�ission shall find that: a. The extent, Zocation and intensity of the use wi12 be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicabZe subarea plans which were approved by the city counci2. Moved by Gervais seconded by in favor Unanimous i against This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the � Macalester Groveland Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or commercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. � b. The use wi2Z provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition is met. Ingress and egress driveways for the proposed faci2ity have been approved in the City's site plan review process. This particular use will =equire 11 parking spaces and the applicant's site glan is providi,ng 12 off street parking spaces. c. The use wi2l not be detrimenta2 to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public _ health, safety and general welfare_ This coadition on the whole is met. The applicant's proposed development wi11 replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility.with new Eacility having improved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic €1ows. The grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the existing character of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land Use Plan (Policy 5.2.3) recommends "Prchitecture that respects the neighborhood context" and the draEt MacaZester � Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, "Encourage presesvation and restoration of housing stock �nd commercial properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood the coavnercial nodes are typically brick faced buildings. A similar brick facade and color tone should be used for this new development. d. The use will not impede the nozma2 and orderly d=velopment azld improvement of the surrounding property for uses pezz7itted in the district. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 district is fully developed. e. The use shall, in a11 other respects, conform to the appZicable regulations of the district in which it is Iocated. Except €or conditions re2atiag to 25,000 Square €oot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this cor3i.tion is met. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states Ehat an auto specialty stoze may be pezmitted if, following a public hearing, the planning coffinission detexxniaes the following condiEions are met. a. The construction and maintenance o£ all driveways, curbs, � sidewalks, pt:mp i.slands or other facilities nsed in conjunction _ with tfie operatioa of the auto service statioa sha11 be in od �ti7 . accordance with current city speci£icatioas. Such speci£ications shall be developed by the city planning coordinator, tra£fic engineer and city fire raarshal, and shall be approved by the planning coa�issioa, and £iied with the city clerk. This condition is met. The proposed auto soecialty store has undergone City site plan review and wzs conditior.ally approved subject to Planaing Commission anproval of a Special Condition Use Permit. b. A ten-foot buffer area witfi screen plaating aad an obscuring wall or fence shall be required aloag aay property line adjoining an existiag resideat or adjoiaiag vacaat land zoaed £or resideatial use. This condition is not met. The property adjoins a single fami.ly home to the north and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residential property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minimize any noise impact upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and access lanes. If the building was sited at the coxner along the south property line, parking would be alor_g the north property line and the service bay doors would also be facing north• Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact upon the residential property to the north. Zn addition, this corner location would require a driveway er_traace off � Snelling Avenue and turning movements in and out o' the site would contribute to traffic safety problems. The buildirg's length (78 feet) does not pezmit an east west orientation. -n light of these circumstances and with appropriate vegetative screzning between the building and the residential property, modification of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand C15,000) sguare feet, and so arranged that ample space is available Eor moCor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which are intended solely £or the sale o£ gasolir.e, oil and minor accessories and having xio facilities for incidental servicing of . automobiles ( including lubricating facilities) ard auto convenience markets may be permitted on a lot of tuelve thousand (12,000) square feet, subject to all other provisions hereia required. This condition is not met. The lot size is 9,760 sauare feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto specialty store. The auto specialty store, howev==, is a pre- existing use that has been at this locatioa for ='sost 20 years The conditionally approved site plan shows ample =oom for customer and employze parking. In light o_` these circur,.st�_ces and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers F ca_), modificatio^ of this co^dition to 9,760 square feet ap�_ars =_==onable. � 4. Section 6�.300(f) (1) states the �lanning commiss��n, after a public hearing, �ay modify any or all special coaditions when stsict applieation of scch special conditions would unreasonab:y limit or preveat othexwise Iawful use of a piece of property oz aa existing � structure aad would result in exceptional undue hardship to the owaer of such property or structure; provided, that such modification will not - impair the inteat aad gurpose of such condition and is consistent with health, morals aad geaeral welfare of the community aad . is consistent with reasonably enjoyment of adjaceat property. This condition is met for modification of the 15,000 square foot requirement. Construction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure this firm's continued competiveness in 1oca1 markets_ An auto specialty store is a permitted use and after operating on this site for close to 20 years, this new Eacility and its site plan modifications are prudent and seasonable in terms of minimal impact on adjacent property, enhanced service operations and property improvements that meet the goals and intent of the zoning code. This condition is also met for modification of the 10 foot buffer requirement. After exploring various building siting options, the proposed site plan with a 6 foot buf£er between the Precision 41ssie building and the adjacent residential property, meets the intent of this requirement for the following reasons: First, compared to other feasible siting options, siting the building on the north side of the property minimizes noise and glare imoact upon the residential property to the north. Second, because of a 6 foot elevation difference, the height o£ the precision tune building (16 feet) will have a relatively reduced impact upon the residential property to the aorth. First floor residential windows will still be exposed to direct sunlight even on � winter days. Third, the 10 foot buffer requirement also stipulates that a fence br obscuring wa11 be built along any residentia2 property line. With the differeace in elevation between the two properties, the Precision �ne building's blank north wall effectively functions as a ten foot obscurirg wall. Rather than being built on the residentia2 property line, the "obscuring wall" is setback 6 feet. 5. The adjoining neighbor to the north has requested that the front setback for the Precisioa Tune building be at least identical (16 feet) to his property. Meetir.g this setback reauest would result in the applicant havina only 10 off-street parking spaces whicn iS one less than required. A variance of one parking space is reauired. Based on Section 64.2o3(b) the conditions for a parking variance of one space are met. Therefore, Se It Resolved, based on findings 1 through 5, the Planning Commission approves a special conditioa use pexmit, parking varinace a..d modifications of special conditions allowing the rebuilding of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions; 1_ That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty fe=t of the north bui7.ding facade be faced with brick similar i^ color to the commercial building on th_ soutfieast corner o= Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remaind=r of the building's facade be o= rough faced � concrete blocks that match the bro;.zish toaes of tne bricr facadF. - c1 a ��,�, � 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. -. 4. That the front building setback off Snel2ing Avenue be 16 £eet and �� that the appZicant be granted�a par;cing vaz�iance of one space to accommodate the setbac3c requirement. � � . � e � � � MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, June 15, 2000 - 3:30 p.m. City Counoil C6ambers, 3"' Floor City Hatl and Court House 15 West KeUogg Bouievard PRESENT: Engh, Faricy, Gervais, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton EXCUSED: Field and Mardeil OTHERS Peter Warner _ PRESENT: Carol Martineau, Allan Torstenson, James Zdon of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Gervais. �O—�� Precision Tune - 00-125-361 - Speciaf Condition Use Permit with Modification of Special Conditions to allow reconstruetion of an auto speciality store with a 6 foot landscaped buffes area along the north property line (10 foot buffer area required) on a 9,760 sq. foot lot (15,000 square feet required). 360 S. Sne{ling Avenue, NE corner Snelling and Jefferson James Zdon presented the revised staff report and stated under Finding Number 4 there is expanded language dealing with justification for the modifications. He also stated the Zoning Staff recommends approvai of the Speciaf Condition Use Permit with conditions. Mr. Zdon stated the primary problem with the sei back being in line with the adjoining residentiai property are the on- streei parking restrictions on Jefiferson Avenue and the loss of two parking spaces. He also explained the applicant submitted a revised site plan that has the building set back 9 feet from the front (Sneliing Avenue) and a site plan that shows there is a solid line of obscuring vegetation along the north property line. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Zdon stated the Zoning Staff did not talk with the resident that appeared at the June 1, 2000 meeting. He also stated the Zoning Staff feels the 9 foot set back is a reasonable compromise. At the ques6on of Commissioner Gervais, Mr. Zdon stated the sun would be shining on the firsf. floor residentiai windows. Commissioner Gordon moved approvai of the revised site plan and Special Condition Use Permit. Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion. Commissioner Faricy stated she wouid vote against the mofion. She stated the footprint was too large for the space and based her objections on findings in H-e of the staff report. At the question of Commissioner Kramer, Commissioner Faricy stated an L-shaped buiiding is a difficuit buiiding to controi and that is the only type of building that would fit on the property. Commissioner Kramer stated the 10 toot set back does not exisi now and Precision Tune could build up to the street in that zoning district and nothing would be accomplished by reducing the � number of stalis. Zoning Committee Minutes June 15, 2000 Fie #: 00-125-367 Page 2 After further discussion Commissioner Gordon Withdreuu site plan with the i 6 foot set back and a one parking seconded the motion. Adopted Yeas - 6 Drafted by: Nays - 0 Submitted by: his motion and moved approval of the spot variance. Commissioner Kramer i � Carol Martineau mes Recording Secretary oning ction Approved by: 2%iy`�.—,KG�-- Dennis Gervais Chair � � � DEPARTMENT OF PLA.Wi I�iG & ECONOMIC DEVELOP�fENT B�iarsSxrersey, Di�ector O � y �� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor � � 15WesrFaunhSueei Telephone:651d66-6655 Saint Pau[. MN 55102 Fauimi[e: 651 218-3314 Re: Finn Daniels (Precision Tune) File # 00-125-361 June 7, 2000 To: Zoning Committee From: Jim Zdon At the June 1, 2000 committee meeting the applicant was asked to investigate the possibility of setting the Precision Tune building back to the same front setback of the adjoining residential property. Attached is a revised site plan submitted by the applicant. The applicant has explored the setback request and believes it is unworkable. The problem is that they would loose two pazking spaces and the remaining pazking space to the rear would be squeezed between two solid walls making it difficult to use. The loss of two pazking spaces wouid also require a pazkin� variance of one pazking space and have a negative impact on operations. The pazking situation is further exacerbated by the fact that no on-street parking is allowed on flie north side of Jefferson Avenue. The applicanYs revised site plan has the building set back nine feet from the front property line (The front setback requirement for B-2 properry is 0 feet). With the loss of one pazking space the revised site plan of eleven pazking spaces exactly meets code requirements. The revised plan also provides for a solid line of obscuring azborvitae along the north building �vall. In addition, the applicant has provided a cross section which illustrates the height relationship between the residential property and the proposed Precision Tune building. The illustration shows that the Precision Tune building height is 16 feet (the height limit for B-2 property is 30 feet) and the proposed distance between the residential structure and the Precision tune building is 19 feet. Because of the 6 foot grade difference, the effective obscuring hei�ht of the Precision Tune building is 10 feet. Even during the winter solstice at noon, windo�vs on the south side of the residential structure will be exposed to direct sunlight. Staff Recommendation: In light of the proposed site plan changes, staff believes the applicant's revised site plan represents a prudent compromise between the needs of the business and the concems of the ad,}acent neighbor. Staff would recommend approval of the SCUP, modifications and the revised site plan with the added conditions: That a majority of the Snellin� Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting azea and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced ` with brick similar in color to the commercial building on the southeast comer of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. Note: Attached is a letter from the neighbor to the east (across the alley) who asks that the fence along the a11ey be erected no closer to the alley than is alIowed by code. The site plan meets this requesf. � � �— _ 6d = �'t i ` : � � £�� . €a� ■p €�9,�� K¢ a _'ei� � L �'l � I� � I '� iZ � ri z � SNELLING AVENUE s�� z3; D8; gs� 4 S!f� ' �R �� o 'c S � � 5' �� — ---.�� .�� , �� _-- s� -- �.. �� ' iet� _''_ j33 � _ —= t ----; � , f �da� �< 1 ti � 0 ALLEY � ' � II ��i ��E £ 3� �� 9 � $ g s e��gt 3 �.�� g;� i ; aa ��° YR � � � i �. � S �= "" o i;g�� €# �t��y �� : ;�� ;� �yi4 s: i �� F . . � s dI �� ; � 7 ��a �° ;�=� _• I zas' 8 g E I PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE 360 SOUTX SNELLIMG AVE S.VXT PAUL, MINMESOTA f g � " � 6� f �� : �.. _.. _ = finn danieis — — �,�......._..... b, � ��r�s� �wL..�n+�e A v � � N � rn m � O Z .. . Cze4DE I� 6 Sic � I �x . D� � �� _ � � _ m D v A (� A °—' W K , m � r-p zA m0 m � -c � O�+ r p. �� rnmm � Z i n � m � i i i � i i ` J • • �-1 � m�� m O f5'-D° � f r � aD @m w I � � ��a � � y a�i+ � A j �!� -�@ r � � c� a�—g�1 • 3s� B�i s��t Saint Paul, MN 5510� May 23, 2000 Zoning Committee Planning & Economic Devt. 1400 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55201-1634 Re: File #00-125-361 Deaz Sir or Madam: The only concem we have with the remodeling of the Precision Tune property located at 360 Snelling Avenue is the erection of the proposed fence along the alley. While we welcome the addition of a fence, our garage entrance/exit is directiy across the alley, and space will be very tight when backing our vehicles out into the alley. While � we realize we cannot dictate how far the owners erect the fence from the alley line, we ask that the Zoning Committee be sure that it is erected no closer to the alley than is allowed by zoning ordinances. Thank you for your consideration. Should you need to contact us for any reason, our home phone number is (651) 698-6240. � Sincerely yofirs, ' i � �l� '� �/'�.�t i ;� D vid L. and�aula J.K_ Hedlund � Oo�-`4`�� • ZONING COD�INIITTEE STAFF REPORT FII.B # 00-125-361 1. APPLICANT: Finn Daniels. DATS OF �nT�T*T�=c 06/Ol/00 2. CLASSIFICATSON: Special Condition IIse, Modification of Conditions. 3. I,OCATION: 360 Snelling Avenue South. 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 '� 5. LSGAL DSSCRIPTION: Lots 14 and 15, Evergreen Rearrangement. 6. PRESENT ZON2NG: B-2 Z021ING CODE RSFSR�7CS: Sections 60.534(4), 64.300(d) & 64.300(f)(1) 7. STAFF INVSSTIGATION AND RBPORT DATB: May 24, 2000 BY: James Zdon 8. DATS RSCSIVBD: 4/20/00 DEADLINS FOR ACTIONc 06/19/00 A. PIIRPOS$: Special Condition Use Permit, and modification of conditions � to allow for the rebuilding of an auto specialty store. Fifteen thousand square feet is required £or an auto specialty store and the applicant's site is 9,760 square feet. A 10 foot setback from residential property is required and the applicant is requesting a 6 foot setback. B. PARCEL SiZE: The property is approximately 80 £eet wide and 122 feet deep for 9,760 square feet. C. E%ISTING I.AND IIS$: Automobile specialty store. D. SIIRRODNDING LAND IISE: North: Single family residence in a R-4 district East: Single family residence in a R-4 district South: Commercial building in a B-2 distxict West: Single family residence in a R-4 district E. ZOIQING CODE CSTATION: Sec.64.300(d) of the zoning code identifies findings the Planning Commission must make to grant a special condition use permit. Sec. 60. 534 of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted i£, following a public hearing, the planning commission deCermines the conditions detailed in #3 of this staff report are met. 5ection 64.300(f)(1) of the zoning code states that the planning commission may modify special conditions subject to the findings detailed in �4 of this staff report. � F. HISTORY/DISCIISSION: None G. DISTRICT COIINCIL R8COh4�NDATION: To date, no reco[mnendation has been • received from the Macalester Groveland Community Covncil. H. FINDINGS: 1. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated aa auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current facility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new four bay facility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and parking wi21 be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time-employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day- 2. Section 64.300(d) of the zoning code reguires that before the plaaaiag co�ission may grant approval of a principal use subject to special coaditions, the coaission shall fiad that: a. The extent, Iocation and intensity of the use will Be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive PZan and any applicabZe subarea plans which were approved by the city council. This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the � Macalester Groveland Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or commercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. b. The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic coagestion in the public streets. This condition is met. Ingress and egress driveways for the proposed facility have been approved in the City's site plaa review process. This particular use will require 11 parking spaces and the applicant's site plan is providing 12 off street parking spaces. c. The use will not be detri.mental to the existing character of development in the i�ediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and genera2 we.2fare. This condition on the whole is met. The applicant's proposed development will replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility with new facility having improved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic flows. The grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the existing character of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land Use Plan (POlicy 5.2.3) reco�nends "Architecture that � respects the neighborhood context" and the draft Macalester Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, "Encourage preservation and �G-q�i,� � restoration of housiag stock and commercial properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within the Macalaster Groveland neighborfiood the commercial nodes are typically brick faced buildiags. A similar brick £acade and color tone should be used for tlzis new development. d. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the svrrounding property for uses pesa+itted in the di.strict. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 distsict is fully developed_ e. The use shall, in a21 other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the di.strict in which it is located. Sxcept for conditions relating to 15,000 Square foot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this condition is met. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted if, following a public hearing, the planaing co�ission determines the following coaditions are met. a. The constructioa and maiatenance of all driveways, curbs, sidewalks, pumP islaads or other facilities used in conjunction � with the operation of the auto sexvice station shall be in accordanee with current city specifications. Such specifications shall be devaloped by the city planning coordinator, traffic eagineer and city fire marshal, and shall be approved by the planaing co�ission, and filed with the city clerk. This condition is met. The proposed auto specialty store has iin dergone City site plan review and was conditionally approved subject to Planning Commission approval of a Special Condition Use Permit. b. A ten-foot buf£er area with screen planting and aa obscuring wall� or fence shall be required along any property liae adjoiaing an existing resideat or adjoining vacaat laad zoaed for residential use. This condition is not met. The property adjoins a single family home to the north and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residential property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minimize any noise impact upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and access lanes. If the building was sited at the corner along the south property line, parking would be along the north property line and the service bay doors would also be facing north. Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact upon the residential property to the north. In addition, � this corner location would require a driveway entrance off Snelling Avenue and turning movements in and out of the site would contribute to traffic safety problems. The building's length (78 feet) does not permit an east west orientation. In light of these circumstances and with appropriate vegetative screening between the building and the residential property, modification of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteea thousand (15,000) square feet, and so arranged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which are intended soleZy for the sale of gasoliae, oil aad minor accessories and haviag ao facilities for iacideatal servici.ng of automobiles ( iacludiag lubricatiag facilities) and auto conveaieace markets may be permitted oa a lot of twelve thousaad {12,000) square feet, subject to all other pro�[i.sioas herein required. This condition is not met. The 1ot size is 9,760 square feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto specialty store. The auto specialty store, however, is a pre- PXl sting use that has been at this location for almost 20 years The approved site plan shows ample room for customer and employee parking. Zn light of these circumstances and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers a day), modification of this condition to 9,760 square feet appears reasonable. 4. Section 64.300(f} (1) states the plaaai.ag co�ission, after a public hearing, may modify any or all special conditioas whea strict applicatioa of such special conditions would unreasonably li.mi.t or � preveat otherwise lawful use of a piece of property or aa existing structure and would result in exceptional undue hardship to the owaer of such property or structure; provided, that such modification will not impair the inteat aad purpose o£ such special conditioa and is coasistent with health, morals aad geaeral welfare of the community and is coasistent with reasonably eajoyment of adjaceat property. This condition is met for both requested modifications. Construction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure this firm's continued competiveness in local markets. After operating on tlis site for close to 20 years, this new facility and its site plan modifications are prudent aad reasonable in terms of minimal impact on adjacent property, enhanced service operations and property improvements that meet the goals and intent of the zoning code. 2. STAFF RSCO2�II�17DATION: Based on findings 1 through 4, staff recommends approval of the special condition use permit with modifications o° special conditioas a2lowing the rebuilding of an auto specialty s:ore at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions; 1. That the entire Snelling Avenue facade along with the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the width of the customer waitinc area and the west 20 feet of the north building facade be faced aith brick similar in color to the commercial building on the sosxtheast corner of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced � concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of t'r_e brick 'acade. o� -g�� • 3. That a solid line o£ arborvitae or evergreens be planted along the entire north property line to screen the applicant's property £rom the residential property. 4. That climbing ivy be planted along the entire north wall of the building. � � MAR-21-1900 12�29 FROM CITY OF ST PqUL LIEP TO SPEClAL CONAITlOIV USE PERMET APPL}CATiON � SaiRt Paul Zoning Office i4-00 City Hall Annex ZS West Fourtk Srreet SQint Pau� M1Y SSIOZ 266-6589 APPLlCAM1iT � City �t• PA.��. St. M1� Zip �-i li tD �aytime Name of owner (if differentl C�?,�i _,:� PROPERTY Address/Location 3Ca� �ni,�,ti�.� �`�� LOCATEON Legal deseription: �� 1 ° I� �VS�.Ga.�� AC��+� Current Zoning d � TYPE OF PEfiM17: Application is hereby made under the provisions ot Chapter (°p , Section S34 , Paragraph_� of the Zorting Code for a: �Special Condition Use Permit 0 Modification of River Corridor Standards ❑ River Corridor Conditio_na! Use Permit SUP?OR71NG INFORMATION: supplY the intormatiort that is applicable to your type of permit (attach additional sheets if necessary� • SPECIAL COND3TION USE: Explain how xhe use wilf ineet each of the specia3 conditions. • RIVER CORRIDOR CONDITIONAL USE: Describe how the use wilf ineet the applicabie conditions. • MODIFICATION OF RIVEA CORRIDOR STANDARDS: Expiain why modifications are needed. d p_qw1 � �i �� ; �v � Applicant's Date ��' � City y(��(co 96905545 P.004 MHR-21-1900 12=29 FROM CITY �F ST PRUL LIEP TO �I APPLICATION FOR ZONiNG VARIANCB dFFlCE OFLCC�'NSE,1'NSPEC770NS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTTCJN 350 St. Peter Sbeel, Suiie 3DD Saint Paul, MN��102-ISIO 266-9U08 APPLICANF I IVame �'-��n- V'1� ��,•S Company ��-i.> f�r� �e.t.t�t5'�S�i� PROPERTY Addresslt.acation 3t e0 �^��'� �n �� Legaldescription �i� 1�{ IS ��t'L�'�� Q��fo-x'�' (attaeh add�iona! sheai ifnecessaryJ Lot size � 7�� S,F. Present Zoning V � Present Use �� `��?n�"' : Proposed Use �^ SPs.,� c�.. �via2.�S 1. Variance(s) requested: � f�;t�{�ti� �- �' 4• 2. What physical charaMeristics of the property prevent its being used for eny of the permitted uses in yout zone? (topography, s¢e and shape of iet, sod cond�ons, etc.) 3, Esplain how the strict appGcation of the provisions oF the Zoning Ordinance wouid resuft in pecuGar or exceptionai prac6cal diHiculties or exceptional undue hardships. q. Expiain Aow ttie granting of a variance vn"ll not be a substantial �ekiment to the pubGc good or a substantial impairment ot the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. Address ZlkS FO(e0 PiL Y'i '# ZO � C;�, Sr•Pas,,.. State S�ilo DaytimePhoneL�I' o`M-SSZ� Property interest ot applican4 (owner, contract purchaser, etcJ ��^ ��a -TM�— Name of owner (iF different) '^ — Tb��.1 C0.5H1ERS USE ONLY sheets ApplicanYs Date `'C ", " 00 96905545 P.003 �o--�.�,°� � � finnClaniels 2145 ford Parkway, Suite 20� Saint Paul, Minnesoh 55116 Phone 651.690_5525 Fax 651.690.5545 www.finn-daniels.com 4-20-00 City of St Paul Office of License, Inspections, and Environmentai Protection 350 St. Peter St. Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55102-1510 Variance and Special Condition Use Permit Appiication requirements: To Whom It May Concern: The property owner for of the Precision Tune Auto Care located at 360 Snelling Ave. wouid like to request a site pian review, variance, and special condition use permit for this facility. The request is needed due to the proposed raze and rebuiid of this Auto Speciaity Store currently located on this site. The type of use of the site would not change however parking and service facilities will be enhanced. The foilowing are the responses to the 4 questions for a variance. � 1. We are requesting a 4' variance from the required 10' for a commercial building adjacent to an adjacent residential property. 2. The property is a comer lot with restricted access off of the adjacent streets due to the proximity of the intersection. Additionaliy, alley access is restricted for any commercial use. 3. To comply with the strict application of the zoning ordinance wouid require us to move the building south thereby omitting the 4 stails south of the building and making it difficult to service the handicap and aiso resulting in us requesting a parking variance due to the lost stalls. The building could be flipped and butted tight to the Southeast property corner but then the service doors would be facing North towards the adjacent residentiallots with more concern for noise and a less attractive intersection. The proposed pian I feei is in the best interest of both the business and the adjace�t residences. 4. Same as 3 above. . The following are the 3 conditions of the Special Condition Use Permit: 1. We will be providing additionai safety on site due to removai of the two curb cuts onto Sneiling Avenue and ciosing off the alley access. The entire site would be razed and rebuilt to provide a new facility. 2. We are asking for a variance of 4' along the North property edge per item #3 iisted above. 3. The cuRent lot is 9748 s.f. We have met the parking requirements and site access requirements of the City. The curzent building is ine�cent in size and location on the site. The site as planned wiil be more safe, better organized and of less impact to the neighborhood (due to facing service doors to the south towards existing commerciai property). Precision Tune Auto Care looks forward to continuing to provide services to the residents of the area. � l / / rj. �� Sincerely, Daniei M. Dege .finn Claniels � 2145 Ford Parkxray, Suite 201 Saim Paui, Minnesota 55176 Phone 651.690.5525 Fax 651.690.5545 www.finn-daniels.com 4-19-00 City of St Paul Office of License, Inspections, and Environmentai Protection 350 St Peter SL Suite 300 St Paul, MN 55102-151Q Variance and Special Condition Use Permit Application requiremenfs: To Whom it May Concem: The proper[y owner for of the Precision Tune Auto Care located at 360 Sneiling Ave. wouid like to request a site pian review, variance, and speciai condition use permit for this facility. The request is needed due to the proposed raze and rebuild of this Auto Specialty Store currently located on this site. Tfie type of use of the site wouid not change however parking and service faciiities wiil � be enhanced. The foliowing are the responses to the 4 questions for a variance. 1. We are requesting a 4' variance from the required 10' for a commerciai building adjacent to an adjacent residential properiy. 2. The proper[y is a comer lot vrith restricted access off of the adjacent streets due to fhe proximity of the intersection. Addfionaily, alley access is restricted for any commerciai use. 3. To compiy with the strict application of the zoning ordinance would require us to move the building south thereby omitting the 4 stalis south of the bulding and making it difficult to service the handiqp and aiso resuiting in us requesting a parking variance due to the lost sta(Is. The buiiding could be flipped and bufted tight to the Southeast property comer but fhen the service doors would be facing North towards the adjacent residential lots with more concern for noise and a less attracfive intersection. The proposed plan I feel is in the best irtterest of both the business and the adjacenY residences. 4. Same as 3 above. Precision Tune Auto Care looks forward to continuing to provide services to the residents of the area. - Sincerely, a��<`��/� ��,/f� Daniel M. Dege �1 LJ Paul Dubruiel - 00124633com J � — ----- _ - �-- --�----- - --- - -- --- — -- --- — - Page 1 OFFlCE OF LICENSE, INSPECiIONS AND ENVIflONMENTALPROTEC770N Rnbm Keu7er, D"vecmr Sw[HT PADL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL No.m Cn[emaq Mayor DATE: 5/5/00 TO: FROM: Tom Beach RE: Site plan 00-124633 PAGES: 2 BUIIDING INSPELTIONAND DESLGN 350StPUerSmet Suire 300 SaintPaul,M'u+newm 55102-I510 FAX Tefephane: 651-2669090 Facsimi(e: 612-266-9099 Dan Dege 690-5545 Precision 1�ne at 360 S. Snelling On May 3 you met with City staff to discuss the site plan for your project. The comments from that meeting aze summarized below. 1. Driveways and sidewalks Bill Hagland of Traffic Engineering (651-266-6206) said you can keep the existing driveways on Jefferson as shown on the site plan. You will be closing the driveways on Snelling. Any damage to e�cisting sidewalk requires fu2t-panel restoradon. A note must be added to the plan near the driveways stating "Work on driveways and sidewalks must be done to City standards by a licensed and bonded contractor under a permit from Public Works Sidewalk Section (651-2666120). Sidewaik gades must be cazried across the driveways." 2. Sewers Pete Cmllagher of Sewer Engineering (651-26fr6250) said the plan should show where the roof will drain, preFerably to the south side but away from where people will be walldng. There was a discussion about the details of reusing the sanitary sewer. 3. Water Jerry Strauss of the Water Utility (651-266-6268) said that the e�sting 3/4" service is � Paul Dubruiel - 00124633com - --- -�� -�— --�– — i �� -- -- --- — _Page 2 probably adequate if no sprinkler system is planned. If the existing service will be used, have the contractor install a new service meter through tfie stop. But if you do put in a new line, Jerry suggested brin�ng it in from Jefferson. 4. Obslruction or excavation permit A note must be added to the site plan stating "The contractor must obtain an Obstruction Permit from Public Works (651-266-6151) if trucks/equipment will be driving over curbs or if construction will block City streets, sidewalks or alleys.�. 5. Pedestrians and traffic A note must be added to the site plan stating "Call Rob Klemm, at 651-487-7226 or cell# 651-485-0421 to discuss pedesh or tr�c comrol requirements." 6. I.andscaping A new tree must be planted in the boulevard on Jeffersoa - The City Forester (651-488-7291) can tell you what these species aze. A note must be added to the plan stating "Removing or planting trees in the boulevazd requires a permit from the City Forester (651-488-7291.)" There is no chazge for this permit. Laraer shrubs, such as lilacs, should be used on the north side of the building. 7. Addresses Linda Murphy of Public Works Right of Way Section (651-266-6127) said that you can keep the existing address of 360 Snelling. g. Survey monuments A note must be added to ihe plan statina "Care must be taken during construction and excavation to protect survey any monuments and/or property irons. Call Jeff Gtosso of Public Works Surveying (651-266-6075) if you have any questions." 9. Fence along alley If you do not want to install a fence alona the aIley, you should add tlris to the variance request you have filed. The owner said he would talk with the resident across thc alley. I said if no fence it required, curb stops set back 2.5' from the property line should be used. 10. Canopy The canopy in the Snelling right of way is acceptable to zoning but is subject to any buildina code standazds. The site plan is approved subject to you: * Submitting 7 sets of the site plan revised to reflect the comments in this letter and '� Getting aprovat from the Planning Commi�c;on for the Special Condition Use Permit and Variance. If you have any questions, you can reach me at me at 651-266-9086 (phone), 651-266-9099 (fax) or tombeach@ci.stpaul.mn.us (e-mail). c:m�+.++o� e�no�zas3� May 10, 2000 Attn: 11"' Floor 25 W. 4'" St. St. Paul, MN 55102 Jim Zdon 360 S. ArchitecYs Project No. 98104 WE ARE SENDING YOU X Attached � Under separate cover via Mail drawmgs Nnnts x of letter Change ordE IES � DESCR(PTION � 8%z x 11 red ucfion of Full size �lan of revis� Precision Tune as 00 -��q �inn �aniels i 1 J T � J .� 2'145 Ford Parkway, Suite 201 Saint Paui, Minnesota- 55116 651.690.5525 Fax 890.5545 www.finn-danieis.com For approval X For your use x As requestea ror rewew ano wmrne� u Jim, Thank you for your help. Enclosed are Photo's of the Precision Tune exterior concepf. We have similar _ stores in Maplewood and Andover MN. Confirming our discussion on other points: ' • Current hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 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DO'rlMTOblPI 6 0 -�`i 4'Z _ � . � ��$� � �� .� --------� � � � � o � �' v � � a 4 � � � Q � O -�- O C c 0 0 . . • � � �� . -� f 4 E l I} I.#'I! r-; - 1 , . � APPLICANT � r�� (S F'�SE .SC Kl ✓R,2+c..�c cR D't-) FILE ,'.: �U—I ( DATE ' Z- P�tdG. O;ST�---- � :=�— 0 �..�e�-•-� ��..�-_--��_-_—�. LEG�ND � zoning d�strici b�ondary �ii�� suS;ed prop=_.�y 0 one tzm�iy ¢ h:ro fdmily jy�-Q muitipt>fam;ty G �� ri� • � n comme:c�a: q .�a i't�jUSE:i�: V v2cz�: . . _ � � e�t rt. '[ 00 — 947 -� � � c C C C C + . � Council File # p0 -9 y'? ��IGINA� Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �vn on Crreen Sheet # l� �o b� t �G Committee: Date 2 WHEREAS, Finn Daniels, Inc., by Daniel M. Dege, on behalf of Dean 3ohnson, made 3 application in Zoning File No. 00-125-361 to the Planning Commission for a special condirion 4 use permit and a parking variance for the purpose of locating a"Precision Tune" auto specialty 5 store on property located at 360 Snelling Avenue North and commonly know as I,ots 14 and 15, 6 Evergreen Rearrangement, in the City of Saint Paul; and 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WHEREAS, the zoning committee of the Saint Paul Planing Commission [hereinafter "Commission"] conducted a public hearing on the said applications on June 1, 2000, after having provided notice to affected pmperty owners and, further, received additional information from staff on 7une 15, 2000, whereupon the zoning committee submitted its recommendarion to the Commission to grant the applications - with conditions - based upon the following findings and conclusions: 1. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated an auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current facility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing sriucture with a new four bay facility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and pazking will be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:OQ am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day. 2. Section 64300(d) of the zoning code requires that before the planning commission may gtant approval of a principal use subject to special conditions, the commission shall find that: a. The extent, Zocation and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paud Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the city council. 33 This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the Macalester Groveland 34 Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular 35 site or comxnercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan 36 does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. Page 1 of 6 2 b. The use witl provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in 3 the public streets. OC -'�{? 4 5 This condition is met. Ingress and egzess driveways for the proposed facility have 6 been approved in the City's site plan review process. This particulaz use will '7 require 11 parking spaces and the applicanYs site plan is providing 12 offstreet 8 pazking spaces. 9 10 c. 11 12 13 The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. 14 This condition on the whole is met. The applicanYs proposed development will 15 replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility with new facility having 16 unproved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic flows. The 17 grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the 18 e�sting chazacter of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land 19 Use Plan (Policy 5.23) recommends "Architechue that respects the neighborhood 20 context" and the draft Macalester Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, 21 "Encourage preservation and restoration of housing stock and commercial 22 properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within 23 the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood the commercial nodes are typically brick 24 faced buildings. A similar brick facade and color tone should be used far this new 25 development. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 fa e. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted if, following a public hearing, the planning commission determines the following conditions are met. a. The construction and maintenance of all driveways, curbs, sidewalks, pump islands or other facilities used in conjunction with the operation of the auto service station shall be in accordance with current city specifications. Such The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 district is fully developed. The use shall, in a1l other respects, conform to the applicable regulations ofthe district in which it is located. Except for conditions relating to 15,000 Square foot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this condition is met. 46 specifications shall be developed by the city plamiiiig coordinator, tra.ffic engineer 47 and city fire marshal, and shall be approved by the planning commission, and 4$ filed with the city clerk. 49 Page 2 of 6 00 -94� 2 This condition is met. The proposed auto specialty store has undergone City site 3 plan review and was condirionally approved subject to Planning Commission 4 approval of a Special Condirion Use Pernut. 6 b. A ten-foot buffer area with screen planting and an obscuring wail or fence shall be 7 required along any properiy line adjoining an e�sting resident or adjoining vacant 8 land zoned for residential use. 10 Tlus condition is not met. The property adjoins a single family home to the north 11 and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residenrial 12 property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minim;ze any noise impact 13 upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and 14 access lanes. If the building was sited at the corner along the south property line, 15 parldng would be along the north property line and the service bay doors would 16 also be facing north. Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact 17 upon the residential property to the north. In addition, this comer location would 18 require a driveway entrance off Snelling Avenue and tuming movements in and 19 out of the site would contribute to traffic safery problems. The building's length 20 (78 feet) does not permit an east west orientation. In light of these circumstances 21 and with appropriate vegetative screening between the building and the residential 22 properiy, modificarion of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, and so ananged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which aze intended solely for the sale of gasoline, oil and minor accessories and having no facilities for incidental servicing of automobiles ( including lubricating facilities) and auto convenience markets may be permitted on a lot of twelve thousand (12,000) squaze feet, subject to all other provisions herein required. This condition is not met. The lot size is 9,760 square feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto speciaity store. The auto specialty store, however, is a pre-existing use that has been at tlus location for almost 20 years The conditionally approved site plan shows ample room for customer and employee pazking. In light of these circumstances and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers a day), modification of this condition to 9,760 square feet appears reasonable. 4. Section 64300(fl (1) states the planning commission, after a public hearing, may modify any or all special conditions when strict application of such special condirions would unreasonably lunit ar prevent otherwise lawful use of a piece of property or an e�tisting structure and would result in c�ceptional undue hazdship to the owner of such properiy or structure; provided, that such modification will not impair the intent and purpose of such special condition and is consistent with health, morals and general welfare of the community and is consistent with reasonably enjoyment of adjacent property. Page 3 of 6 � oo-q4� 2 This condition is met for modification of the 15,000 squaze foot requirement. 3 Conshuction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure tYris firm's 4 continued competiveness in local markets. An auto specialty store is a permitted use and S after operating on this site for close to 20 yeus, this new facility and its site plan 6 modifications are prudent and reasonable in terms of minimai impact on ad}acent 7 properiy, enhanced service operations and properiy improvements that meet the goals and 8 intent of the zoning code. 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 This condition is also met for modificarion of the 10 foot buffer requirement. After exploring various building siting options, the proposed site plan with a 6 foot buffer between the Precision Tune building and the adjacent residenfial property, meets the intent of this requirement for the following reasons: First, compared to other feasible siting options, siting the building on the north side of the property xninimizes noise and glare impact upon the residential property to the north. Second, because of a 6 foot elevation difference, the height of the precision tune building (16 feet) will have a relatively reduced impact upon the residential property to the north. First floor residential windows will still be exposed to direct sunlight even on winter days. Third, the 10 foot buffet requirement also stipulates that a fence or obscuring wall be built along any residential property line. With the difference in elevation between the two properties, the Precision Tune building's blank north wall effectively fiuictions as a ten foot obscuring wall. Rather than being built on the residential properiy line, the "obscuring wall" is setback 6 feet. 5. The adjoixring neighbor to the north has requested that the front setback far the Precision Tune building be at least identical (16 feet) to his properiy. Meeting this setback request would result in the applicant having only 10 off-street pazking spaces which is one less than required. A variance of one parking space is required. Based on Section 64.203(b) the conditions for a parking variance of one space are met. WHEREA5, the fixll Commission, on June 23, 2000 in Commission Resolution No. 00- 33 approved the recommendation to grant the said special condition use permit application and parldng variance far the proposed auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions: 1. That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced with brick similaz in color to the commercial building on the southeast comer of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and h�ees be watered and maintained. 4. That the front building setback off Snelling Avenue be 16 feet and that the applicant be granted a parking variance of one space to accommodate the setback requirement. Page 4 of 6 Oo -RY� 2 WI�EREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Legislarive Code § 64.206, Motar Scope, Inc. 3 (Dean Johnson) duly filed with the City Clerk, an appeal from the detemiination made by the 4 Commission and requested a hearing before the City Councii [hereinafter "Council"], for the 5 purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission; and 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, acting pursuant to Legislarive Code § 64.206 -§ 64.208 and upon notice to affected pazties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Council on August 9, 2000, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Council, having heazd the statements made, having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the zoning committee and of the Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council finds no error in fact, finding or procedure and hereby affiims the decision of the Commission to grant the special condition use permit and variance as set forth in Plamiing Commission Resolufion No. 00-33; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council adopts as its own the findings, conclusions and conditions stated in Plamiing Commission Resolution No. 00-33, subject to the Council's authority under Legislarive Code § 64.207 to modify the said findings, conclusions and conditions; and BE IT F'IJRTHER RESOLVED, that based upon all the files and records in this matter ancluding the testimony presented to the Council, the Council hereby modifies the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 00-33 by adding the following underlined language: That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced with brick similar in color to the commercial building on the southeast corner of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. � � � That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. Any briQht color corporate sit�nature band around the facade of the buildine shall not be permitted. Roll-ug canvas awnings shall cover the window areas. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. That the front building setback off Snelling Avenue be 16 feet and that the applicant be granted a parldng variance of one space to accommodate the setback requirement. Page 5 of 6 1 oo—q�l7 2 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appeal ofMotor Scope, Inc. and Dean Johnson is and 3 is hereby denied in all things; and be it 4 5 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolurion to 6 Motor Scope, Inc./Dean Johnson, the Zoning Admiuistrator and the Commission. ORl�1�1AL By : Appr ay: Requested by Department of: By: Form Approved by City Attorney B .1��( °�-t��oo Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date �0� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary oa- q41 GREEN SHEET N� 106071 Peter Wame[ 266-8710 7BEONCOUNGLAGENOqBY(OA7q �CYAbCI 11, 2��4 - L`OILSCIIY TOTAL # OF SIC,NATURE PAGES oaAlRRwroRCloe rnrmrea ❑ OIYATfdIIE� � OIYCLi11K ❑ wMKW.fF1MeFaoR. ❑ RNMML�IIV/ACAa � WYORIq[AtLRAM� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� Memorializing the decision of the City Council denying the appeal of MotorscopelDean C. 3ohnson to a decision of the Plamung Commission attaching conditions to a Special Condition i3se Permit allowing reconshuction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. (Public hearing held August 9, 2000) PLANNING COMMISSION GB CAMM{TTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S Hm Ws xrsWfirm everwalceA o�We a �a,�rxt 6wthis tlePertnent7 YES No iietthis P�� eva been n dlY emPbYeeZ YE3 NO Dcec Nus personlfirm Po�eas a skill not nwmnllYP�eased M' anv curtent ciH emdoyee? VES MO IathiepNSau&mataipGtedvendoYr . YES NO dain all Ve8 axv�f8 on 8euar8te ih88[ 8fld 8i[2C11 t0 af88118118E[ COST/RE{IHNUE 8UD6E7ED (CiRCL£ ONE) ACTIVRY NWiBER YEE NO (��M CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norn� Coleman, Mayor September 29, 2000 Nancy Anderson Counci] Secretazy 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 OPFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Clayton M. Robinson, Jc, Ciry Attorney � � q�� civiZDivision 400CiryH¢ll Telephone:6512668710 ISP/utKe(IoggBlvd. Facsimile:651298-5619 Saint Paul, Minnuot¢ 55102 Re: Appeal by Motorscope, Inc. (Dean Johnson, Finn Daniels, Inc. by Daniel M. Dege on behalf of Dean Johnson) Zoning File No. 00-125-361 City Council Action Date: August 9, 2000 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a Council Resolution memorializing the decision of the Council to deny the appeal noted above with modifications to the Planning Commission determination. Please place this matter on the City Council's Consent Agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, � U�G✓ovw�•--� Peter W. Warner Assistant CiTy Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure cc: Pat Harris, Councilmember DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT � b ��'�r�. 3t _ CI'I'Y OF SAINf PAUL Norm Coteman, Mayor July 18, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson City CouncIl Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Deaz Ms. Anderson: Division ofPlann:ng 25 West Fourth StreM SaintPaal MNS5102 Tetephone: 612-2666565 Facsim:le: 612-228-3374 I would like to confitm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday August 9, 2000 for the purpose of considering MotorscopelDean C. Johnson's appeal of a Planning Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Pernut allowing recoustruction of an auto specialty s[ore at 360 South 5nelling Avenue. Applicant: Motorscope/Dean C. Joh+lson FIle Number: #8@-tg5=3�1 O-- / 35 �� 8 Purpose: Appeal of a Plannin� Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Pernut allowing reconstruction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. Address: 36Q South Snelling Avenue. Legal Description of Property: Previous Action: See file. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: Unanimous, June 23, 2000. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 6-0, June 15, 2000. My understanding is that this pubiic hearing request will appear on the agenda for the August 9, 2000 City Council meeting and you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please ca11 me at 266-6559 if you have any questions. S' cerely, arnes Zd� � City Pladfier cc: File #00-125-361 Paul Dubruiel Carol Martineau sa: eam, rncar, � _�_ oaoo�ae4 _ _ _� ' •�srrz�m+• NOTICE OF PDBTdC HEARIIQG _ � The SainE.Paul City Conncil cvill.c�- duct a pubHc hearing on Wednesday, August 9. 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the CIty Covndl Chambers. Tttird Floor - GYty I-Iall. 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint�Paul, MN to consida the appeal of Motorscope / Dean C. Johnson of a Plannu�g Commission decision attacl�In� conditions to a Special Condition Use Permit alloering reconstructian`of an auto specialty storeat 860 South Snetling Auenue. � BaYed July 19, 2000 � - NANCYtSNDERSON . AssisFant Clty Council SecreYaiY " ' (axily 24} - ' �� e�. ,#y .�`°1�� ^ ��a'+'L.i .:_�.°i. , r..;; e €.%= . f�.., JL� ? � F�� — s, �u��. DEPAR'iME2Sf OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT � a ��.1 pIhT A [I L � AAAA CITY OF SAIrIT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor 7uly 25, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: Zoning File #00-135-018 Drvision ofPlmn+ing 25 P/estFourth Saeet SBntpm�MN55I0? Motorscope/Dean C.Johnson TeZephone: 612-2666565 Facrimile: 612-22&3314 City Council Hearing: August 9, 2000, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., City Councd Chanibers PURPOSE: Appeal of a P lannin° Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Permit allowing reconstruction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATTON Approve, vote: Unanimous ZOI�IING COMMITTSE RECOMMENDATtON Approve vote: 6-0. � STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve. SUPPORT: None. OPPOSTTION: Adjacent resideirtial property owner. DISTRICT COUNCIL: The Macalester Groveland Community Council did not consider the application. Dear Ms. Anderson: This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on August 9, 2000. Please notify me (266-6559) if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearin�. Sincerely, A�d�L. ames Z o City PI er cc City Council members � SAIM2 I)AOS I� 1111A APPLICATION FOR APP�AL Departn:ent of Planning and Economic Developmeni Zoning Section II DO Citp Hal1 Anxex 25 ii es1 Founh Street Saint Paul, M1V SSIO2 266-6589 APPELLANT 7�. / I�1 G Jdix-�n Address � �Y��#%`� City �� St. r?`j Zip � Daytime phone� 9 �� PROPERTY Zoning File Name �-�� LOCATION AddresslLocation � �� `g'� �`�' TYPE OF APPEAL: Appiication is hereby made for an appeai to the: �? Board of Zoning Appeals ❑ City Council the provisions of Chapter 64, Section 206 , Paragraph A of the Zoning Code, to I a decision made by tfie p�� '� on s (date of decrsion) #� � File number. � ' �� - �� GROUNDS FOR APPEAI: Expiain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative o�cial, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Pianning Commission. , �he 2aiing ttiumtt� aF ti� P7� CX�s�cn �� (� ��J�t azrnit�t) fran � ari�al c�si.gi in c�hidi i3� �.lc�ng �s rn t3� g�-y ] i� �r City cu�. � pcojs� �riui�ct fcuri t�at �iix3 t� �i�1�.S � � �t (9' ? mt ail.y alltz�l_ f¢ ti� zeq�riisi 11 stalls rn s� Yut *� ais� �Y ty�ri.cal- c� oa�ica7. t� x�a��a.l pa�ti� in tt� a�. ArYii.i�mslly, �s� r��;,l {n rn�+�-;a� in 1� a�a �e a]n`. n�e ��an ttris facility is rn tt� �.y ta the nr.th h�. ti� �dv-i�c.t *,as r�.er al3u.c� 1n g�t t�� i�.ts t� the mm�� 1 � mt Yr� all t�`r irffamatiai a�a.i�al�l� tn t3�t tr� tia,'� t�iir d=ci.siaL �— � �� '� \ �,� � � additionai sheef if Appiicant's signature�� Date �� - � 3C� �f 1 t � City ag:nt�� / bh --`L�`l �.� � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 00-33 date 6/23/00 Wf�REAS, Finn Daniels (Fi1e 00-125-361) has applied for a special condition use permit and modi£ications to develop a new auto specialty store at360 Snelling Avenue South, legally described as (see file); and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Blanning Commission on 06/15/00 held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opporCUnity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: ].. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated an auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current £acility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new four bay £acility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and parking will be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Fritlay and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day. 2. Section 64.300(d) of the zoaing code requires that before the planning commission may gYant approval of a principal use subject to special conditions, the coa�ission shall find that: a. The extent, Zocation and intensity of the use wi12 be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicabZe subarea plans which were approved by the city counci2. Moved by Gervais seconded by in favor Unanimous i against This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the � Macalester Groveland Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or commercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. � b. The use wi2Z provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition is met. Ingress and egress driveways for the proposed faci2ity have been approved in the City's site plan review process. This particular use will =equire 11 parking spaces and the applicant's site glan is providi,ng 12 off street parking spaces. c. The use wi2l not be detrimenta2 to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public _ health, safety and general welfare_ This coadition on the whole is met. The applicant's proposed development wi11 replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility.with new Eacility having improved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic €1ows. The grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the existing character of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land Use Plan (Policy 5.2.3) recommends "Prchitecture that respects the neighborhood context" and the draEt MacaZester � Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, "Encourage presesvation and restoration of housing stock �nd commercial properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood the coavnercial nodes are typically brick faced buildings. A similar brick facade and color tone should be used for this new development. d. The use will not impede the nozma2 and orderly d=velopment azld improvement of the surrounding property for uses pezz7itted in the district. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 district is fully developed. e. The use shall, in a11 other respects, conform to the appZicable regulations of the district in which it is Iocated. Except €or conditions re2atiag to 25,000 Square €oot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this cor3i.tion is met. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states Ehat an auto specialty stoze may be pezmitted if, following a public hearing, the planning coffinission detexxniaes the following condiEions are met. a. The construction and maintenance o£ all driveways, curbs, � sidewalks, pt:mp i.slands or other facilities nsed in conjunction _ with tfie operatioa of the auto service statioa sha11 be in od �ti7 . accordance with current city speci£icatioas. Such speci£ications shall be developed by the city planning coordinator, tra£fic engineer and city fire raarshal, and shall be approved by the planning coa�issioa, and £iied with the city clerk. This condition is met. The proposed auto soecialty store has undergone City site plan review and wzs conditior.ally approved subject to Planaing Commission anproval of a Special Condition Use Permit. b. A ten-foot buffer area witfi screen plaating aad an obscuring wall or fence shall be required aloag aay property line adjoining an existiag resideat or adjoiaiag vacaat land zoaed £or resideatial use. This condition is not met. The property adjoins a single fami.ly home to the north and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residential property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minimize any noise impact upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and access lanes. If the building was sited at the coxner along the south property line, parking would be alor_g the north property line and the service bay doors would also be facing north• Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact upon the residential property to the north. Zn addition, this corner location would require a driveway er_traace off � Snelling Avenue and turning movements in and out o' the site would contribute to traffic safety problems. The buildirg's length (78 feet) does not pezmit an east west orientation. -n light of these circumstances and with appropriate vegetative screzning between the building and the residential property, modification of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand C15,000) sguare feet, and so arranged that ample space is available Eor moCor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which are intended solely £or the sale o£ gasolir.e, oil and minor accessories and having xio facilities for incidental servicing of . automobiles ( including lubricating facilities) ard auto convenience markets may be permitted on a lot of tuelve thousand (12,000) square feet, subject to all other provisions hereia required. This condition is not met. The lot size is 9,760 sauare feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto specialty store. The auto specialty store, howev==, is a pre- existing use that has been at this locatioa for ='sost 20 years The conditionally approved site plan shows ample =oom for customer and employze parking. In light o_` these circur,.st�_ces and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers F ca_), modificatio^ of this co^dition to 9,760 square feet ap�_ars =_==onable. � 4. Section 6�.300(f) (1) states the �lanning commiss��n, after a public hearing, �ay modify any or all special coaditions when stsict applieation of scch special conditions would unreasonab:y limit or preveat othexwise Iawful use of a piece of property oz aa existing � structure aad would result in exceptional undue hardship to the owaer of such property or structure; provided, that such modification will not - impair the inteat aad gurpose of such condition and is consistent with health, morals aad geaeral welfare of the community aad . is consistent with reasonably enjoyment of adjaceat property. This condition is met for modification of the 15,000 square foot requirement. Construction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure this firm's continued competiveness in 1oca1 markets_ An auto specialty store is a permitted use and after operating on this site for close to 20 years, this new Eacility and its site plan modifications are prudent and seasonable in terms of minimal impact on adjacent property, enhanced service operations and property improvements that meet the goals and intent of the zoning code. This condition is also met for modification of the 10 foot buffer requirement. After exploring various building siting options, the proposed site plan with a 6 foot buf£er between the Precision 41ssie building and the adjacent residential property, meets the intent of this requirement for the following reasons: First, compared to other feasible siting options, siting the building on the north side of the property minimizes noise and glare imoact upon the residential property to the north. Second, because of a 6 foot elevation difference, the height o£ the precision tune building (16 feet) will have a relatively reduced impact upon the residential property to the aorth. First floor residential windows will still be exposed to direct sunlight even on � winter days. Third, the 10 foot buffer requirement also stipulates that a fence br obscuring wa11 be built along any residentia2 property line. With the differeace in elevation between the two properties, the Precision �ne building's blank north wall effectively functions as a ten foot obscurirg wall. Rather than being built on the residentia2 property line, the "obscuring wall" is setback 6 feet. 5. The adjoining neighbor to the north has requested that the front setback for the Precisioa Tune building be at least identical (16 feet) to his property. Meetir.g this setback reauest would result in the applicant havina only 10 off-street parking spaces whicn iS one less than required. A variance of one parking space is reauired. Based on Section 64.2o3(b) the conditions for a parking variance of one space are met. Therefore, Se It Resolved, based on findings 1 through 5, the Planning Commission approves a special conditioa use pexmit, parking varinace a..d modifications of special conditions allowing the rebuilding of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions; 1_ That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty fe=t of the north bui7.ding facade be faced with brick similar i^ color to the commercial building on th_ soutfieast corner o= Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remaind=r of the building's facade be o= rough faced � concrete blocks that match the bro;.zish toaes of tne bricr facadF. - c1 a ��,�, � 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. -. 4. That the front building setback off Snel2ing Avenue be 16 £eet and �� that the appZicant be granted�a par;cing vaz�iance of one space to accommodate the setbac3c requirement. � � . � e � � � MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, June 15, 2000 - 3:30 p.m. City Counoil C6ambers, 3"' Floor City Hatl and Court House 15 West KeUogg Bouievard PRESENT: Engh, Faricy, Gervais, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton EXCUSED: Field and Mardeil OTHERS Peter Warner _ PRESENT: Carol Martineau, Allan Torstenson, James Zdon of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Gervais. �O—�� Precision Tune - 00-125-361 - Speciaf Condition Use Permit with Modification of Special Conditions to allow reconstruetion of an auto speciality store with a 6 foot landscaped buffes area along the north property line (10 foot buffer area required) on a 9,760 sq. foot lot (15,000 square feet required). 360 S. Sne{ling Avenue, NE corner Snelling and Jefferson James Zdon presented the revised staff report and stated under Finding Number 4 there is expanded language dealing with justification for the modifications. He also stated the Zoning Staff recommends approvai of the Speciaf Condition Use Permit with conditions. Mr. Zdon stated the primary problem with the sei back being in line with the adjoining residentiai property are the on- streei parking restrictions on Jefiferson Avenue and the loss of two parking spaces. He also explained the applicant submitted a revised site plan that has the building set back 9 feet from the front (Sneliing Avenue) and a site plan that shows there is a solid line of obscuring vegetation along the north property line. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Zdon stated the Zoning Staff did not talk with the resident that appeared at the June 1, 2000 meeting. He also stated the Zoning Staff feels the 9 foot set back is a reasonable compromise. At the ques6on of Commissioner Gervais, Mr. Zdon stated the sun would be shining on the firsf. floor residentiai windows. Commissioner Gordon moved approvai of the revised site plan and Special Condition Use Permit. Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion. Commissioner Faricy stated she wouid vote against the mofion. She stated the footprint was too large for the space and based her objections on findings in H-e of the staff report. At the question of Commissioner Kramer, Commissioner Faricy stated an L-shaped buiiding is a difficuit buiiding to controi and that is the only type of building that would fit on the property. Commissioner Kramer stated the 10 toot set back does not exisi now and Precision Tune could build up to the street in that zoning district and nothing would be accomplished by reducing the � number of stalis. Zoning Committee Minutes June 15, 2000 Fie #: 00-125-367 Page 2 After further discussion Commissioner Gordon Withdreuu site plan with the i 6 foot set back and a one parking seconded the motion. Adopted Yeas - 6 Drafted by: Nays - 0 Submitted by: his motion and moved approval of the spot variance. Commissioner Kramer i � Carol Martineau mes Recording Secretary oning ction Approved by: 2%iy`�.—,KG�-- Dennis Gervais Chair � � � DEPARTMENT OF PLA.Wi I�iG & ECONOMIC DEVELOP�fENT B�iarsSxrersey, Di�ector O � y �� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor � � 15WesrFaunhSueei Telephone:651d66-6655 Saint Pau[. MN 55102 Fauimi[e: 651 218-3314 Re: Finn Daniels (Precision Tune) File # 00-125-361 June 7, 2000 To: Zoning Committee From: Jim Zdon At the June 1, 2000 committee meeting the applicant was asked to investigate the possibility of setting the Precision Tune building back to the same front setback of the adjoining residential property. Attached is a revised site plan submitted by the applicant. The applicant has explored the setback request and believes it is unworkable. The problem is that they would loose two pazking spaces and the remaining pazking space to the rear would be squeezed between two solid walls making it difficult to use. The loss of two pazking spaces wouid also require a pazkin� variance of one pazking space and have a negative impact on operations. The pazking situation is further exacerbated by the fact that no on-street parking is allowed on flie north side of Jefferson Avenue. The applicanYs revised site plan has the building set back nine feet from the front property line (The front setback requirement for B-2 properry is 0 feet). With the loss of one pazking space the revised site plan of eleven pazking spaces exactly meets code requirements. The revised plan also provides for a solid line of obscuring azborvitae along the north building �vall. In addition, the applicant has provided a cross section which illustrates the height relationship between the residential property and the proposed Precision Tune building. The illustration shows that the Precision Tune building height is 16 feet (the height limit for B-2 property is 30 feet) and the proposed distance between the residential structure and the Precision tune building is 19 feet. Because of the 6 foot grade difference, the effective obscuring hei�ht of the Precision Tune building is 10 feet. Even during the winter solstice at noon, windo�vs on the south side of the residential structure will be exposed to direct sunlight. Staff Recommendation: In light of the proposed site plan changes, staff believes the applicant's revised site plan represents a prudent compromise between the needs of the business and the concems of the ad,}acent neighbor. Staff would recommend approval of the SCUP, modifications and the revised site plan with the added conditions: That a majority of the Snellin� Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting azea and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced ` with brick similar in color to the commercial building on the southeast comer of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. Note: Attached is a letter from the neighbor to the east (across the alley) who asks that the fence along the a11ey be erected no closer to the alley than is alIowed by code. The site plan meets this requesf. � � �— _ 6d = �'t i ` : � � £�� . €a� ■p €�9,�� K¢ a _'ei� � L �'l � I� � I '� iZ � ri z � SNELLING AVENUE s�� z3; D8; gs� 4 S!f� ' �R �� o 'c S � � 5' �� — ---.�� .�� , �� _-- s� -- �.. �� ' iet� _''_ j33 � _ —= t ----; � , f �da� �< 1 ti � 0 ALLEY � ' � II ��i ��E £ 3� �� 9 � $ g s e��gt 3 �.�� g;� i ; aa ��° YR � � � i �. � S �= "" o i;g�� €# �t��y �� : ;�� ;� �yi4 s: i �� F . . � s dI �� ; � 7 ��a �° ;�=� _• I zas' 8 g E I PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE 360 SOUTX SNELLIMG AVE S.VXT PAUL, MINMESOTA f g � " � 6� f �� : �.. _.. _ = finn danieis — — �,�......._..... b, � ��r�s� �wL..�n+�e A v � � N � rn m � O Z .. . Cze4DE I� 6 Sic � I �x . D� � �� _ � � _ m D v A (� A °—' W K , m � r-p zA m0 m � -c � O�+ r p. �� rnmm � Z i n � m � i i i � i i ` J • • �-1 � m�� m O f5'-D° � f r � aD @m w I � � ��a � � y a�i+ � A j �!� -�@ r � � c� a�—g�1 • 3s� B�i s��t Saint Paul, MN 5510� May 23, 2000 Zoning Committee Planning & Economic Devt. 1400 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55201-1634 Re: File #00-125-361 Deaz Sir or Madam: The only concem we have with the remodeling of the Precision Tune property located at 360 Snelling Avenue is the erection of the proposed fence along the alley. While we welcome the addition of a fence, our garage entrance/exit is directiy across the alley, and space will be very tight when backing our vehicles out into the alley. While � we realize we cannot dictate how far the owners erect the fence from the alley line, we ask that the Zoning Committee be sure that it is erected no closer to the alley than is allowed by zoning ordinances. Thank you for your consideration. Should you need to contact us for any reason, our home phone number is (651) 698-6240. � Sincerely yofirs, ' i � �l� '� �/'�.�t i ;� D vid L. and�aula J.K_ Hedlund � Oo�-`4`�� • ZONING COD�INIITTEE STAFF REPORT FII.B # 00-125-361 1. APPLICANT: Finn Daniels. DATS OF �nT�T*T�=c 06/Ol/00 2. CLASSIFICATSON: Special Condition IIse, Modification of Conditions. 3. I,OCATION: 360 Snelling Avenue South. 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 '� 5. LSGAL DSSCRIPTION: Lots 14 and 15, Evergreen Rearrangement. 6. PRESENT ZON2NG: B-2 Z021ING CODE RSFSR�7CS: Sections 60.534(4), 64.300(d) & 64.300(f)(1) 7. STAFF INVSSTIGATION AND RBPORT DATB: May 24, 2000 BY: James Zdon 8. DATS RSCSIVBD: 4/20/00 DEADLINS FOR ACTIONc 06/19/00 A. PIIRPOS$: Special Condition Use Permit, and modification of conditions � to allow for the rebuilding of an auto specialty store. Fifteen thousand square feet is required £or an auto specialty store and the applicant's site is 9,760 square feet. A 10 foot setback from residential property is required and the applicant is requesting a 6 foot setback. B. PARCEL SiZE: The property is approximately 80 £eet wide and 122 feet deep for 9,760 square feet. C. E%ISTING I.AND IIS$: Automobile specialty store. D. SIIRRODNDING LAND IISE: North: Single family residence in a R-4 district East: Single family residence in a R-4 district South: Commercial building in a B-2 distxict West: Single family residence in a R-4 district E. ZOIQING CODE CSTATION: Sec.64.300(d) of the zoning code identifies findings the Planning Commission must make to grant a special condition use permit. Sec. 60. 534 of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted i£, following a public hearing, the planning commission deCermines the conditions detailed in #3 of this staff report are met. 5ection 64.300(f)(1) of the zoning code states that the planning commission may modify special conditions subject to the findings detailed in �4 of this staff report. � F. HISTORY/DISCIISSION: None G. DISTRICT COIINCIL R8COh4�NDATION: To date, no reco[mnendation has been • received from the Macalester Groveland Community Covncil. H. FINDINGS: 1. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated aa auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current facility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new four bay facility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and parking wi21 be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time-employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day- 2. Section 64.300(d) of the zoning code reguires that before the plaaaiag co�ission may grant approval of a principal use subject to special coaditions, the coaission shall fiad that: a. The extent, Iocation and intensity of the use will Be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive PZan and any applicabZe subarea plans which were approved by the city council. This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the � Macalester Groveland Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or commercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. b. The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic coagestion in the public streets. This condition is met. Ingress and egress driveways for the proposed facility have been approved in the City's site plaa review process. This particular use will require 11 parking spaces and the applicant's site plan is providing 12 off street parking spaces. c. The use will not be detri.mental to the existing character of development in the i�ediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and genera2 we.2fare. This condition on the whole is met. The applicant's proposed development will replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility with new facility having improved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic flows. The grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the existing character of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land Use Plan (POlicy 5.2.3) reco�nends "Architecture that � respects the neighborhood context" and the draft Macalester Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, "Encourage preservation and �G-q�i,� � restoration of housiag stock and commercial properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within the Macalaster Groveland neighborfiood the commercial nodes are typically brick faced buildiags. A similar brick £acade and color tone should be used for tlzis new development. d. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the svrrounding property for uses pesa+itted in the di.strict. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 distsict is fully developed_ e. The use shall, in a21 other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the di.strict in which it is located. Sxcept for conditions relating to 15,000 Square foot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this condition is met. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted if, following a public hearing, the planaing co�ission determines the following coaditions are met. a. The constructioa and maiatenance of all driveways, curbs, sidewalks, pumP islaads or other facilities used in conjunction � with the operation of the auto sexvice station shall be in accordanee with current city specifications. Such specifications shall be devaloped by the city planning coordinator, traffic eagineer and city fire marshal, and shall be approved by the planaing co�ission, and filed with the city clerk. This condition is met. The proposed auto specialty store has iin dergone City site plan review and was conditionally approved subject to Planning Commission approval of a Special Condition Use Permit. b. A ten-foot buf£er area with screen planting and aa obscuring wall� or fence shall be required along any property liae adjoiaing an existing resideat or adjoining vacaat laad zoaed for residential use. This condition is not met. The property adjoins a single family home to the north and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residential property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minimize any noise impact upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and access lanes. If the building was sited at the corner along the south property line, parking would be along the north property line and the service bay doors would also be facing north. Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact upon the residential property to the north. In addition, � this corner location would require a driveway entrance off Snelling Avenue and turning movements in and out of the site would contribute to traffic safety problems. The building's length (78 feet) does not permit an east west orientation. In light of these circumstances and with appropriate vegetative screening between the building and the residential property, modification of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteea thousand (15,000) square feet, and so arranged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which are intended soleZy for the sale of gasoliae, oil aad minor accessories and haviag ao facilities for iacideatal servici.ng of automobiles ( iacludiag lubricatiag facilities) and auto conveaieace markets may be permitted oa a lot of twelve thousaad {12,000) square feet, subject to all other pro�[i.sioas herein required. This condition is not met. The 1ot size is 9,760 square feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto specialty store. The auto specialty store, however, is a pre- PXl sting use that has been at this location for almost 20 years The approved site plan shows ample room for customer and employee parking. Zn light of these circumstances and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers a day), modification of this condition to 9,760 square feet appears reasonable. 4. Section 64.300(f} (1) states the plaaai.ag co�ission, after a public hearing, may modify any or all special conditioas whea strict applicatioa of such special conditions would unreasonably li.mi.t or � preveat otherwise lawful use of a piece of property or aa existing structure and would result in exceptional undue hardship to the owaer of such property or structure; provided, that such modification will not impair the inteat aad purpose o£ such special conditioa and is coasistent with health, morals aad geaeral welfare of the community and is coasistent with reasonably eajoyment of adjaceat property. This condition is met for both requested modifications. Construction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure this firm's continued competiveness in local markets. After operating on tlis site for close to 20 years, this new facility and its site plan modifications are prudent aad reasonable in terms of minimal impact on adjacent property, enhanced service operations and property improvements that meet the goals and intent of the zoning code. 2. STAFF RSCO2�II�17DATION: Based on findings 1 through 4, staff recommends approval of the special condition use permit with modifications o° special conditioas a2lowing the rebuilding of an auto specialty s:ore at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions; 1. That the entire Snelling Avenue facade along with the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the width of the customer waitinc area and the west 20 feet of the north building facade be faced aith brick similar in color to the commercial building on the sosxtheast corner of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced � concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of t'r_e brick 'acade. o� -g�� • 3. That a solid line o£ arborvitae or evergreens be planted along the entire north property line to screen the applicant's property £rom the residential property. 4. That climbing ivy be planted along the entire north wall of the building. � � MAR-21-1900 12�29 FROM CITY OF ST PqUL LIEP TO SPEClAL CONAITlOIV USE PERMET APPL}CATiON � SaiRt Paul Zoning Office i4-00 City Hall Annex ZS West Fourtk Srreet SQint Pau� M1Y SSIOZ 266-6589 APPLlCAM1iT � City �t• PA.��. St. M1� Zip �-i li tD �aytime Name of owner (if differentl C�?,�i _,:� PROPERTY Address/Location 3Ca� �ni,�,ti�.� �`�� LOCATEON Legal deseription: �� 1 ° I� �VS�.Ga.�� AC��+� Current Zoning d � TYPE OF PEfiM17: Application is hereby made under the provisions ot Chapter (°p , Section S34 , Paragraph_� of the Zorting Code for a: �Special Condition Use Permit 0 Modification of River Corridor Standards ❑ River Corridor Conditio_na! Use Permit SUP?OR71NG INFORMATION: supplY the intormatiort that is applicable to your type of permit (attach additional sheets if necessary� • SPECIAL COND3TION USE: Explain how xhe use wilf ineet each of the specia3 conditions. • RIVER CORRIDOR CONDITIONAL USE: Describe how the use wilf ineet the applicabie conditions. • MODIFICATION OF RIVEA CORRIDOR STANDARDS: Expiain why modifications are needed. d p_qw1 � �i �� ; �v � Applicant's Date ��' � City y(��(co 96905545 P.004 MHR-21-1900 12=29 FROM CITY �F ST PRUL LIEP TO �I APPLICATION FOR ZONiNG VARIANCB dFFlCE OFLCC�'NSE,1'NSPEC770NS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTTCJN 350 St. Peter Sbeel, Suiie 3DD Saint Paul, MN��102-ISIO 266-9U08 APPLICANF I IVame �'-��n- V'1� ��,•S Company ��-i.> f�r� �e.t.t�t5'�S�i� PROPERTY Addresslt.acation 3t e0 �^��'� �n �� Legaldescription �i� 1�{ IS ��t'L�'�� Q��fo-x'�' (attaeh add�iona! sheai ifnecessaryJ Lot size � 7�� S,F. Present Zoning V � Present Use �� `��?n�"' : Proposed Use �^ SPs.,� c�.. �via2.�S 1. Variance(s) requested: � f�;t�{�ti� �- �' 4• 2. What physical charaMeristics of the property prevent its being used for eny of the permitted uses in yout zone? (topography, s¢e and shape of iet, sod cond�ons, etc.) 3, Esplain how the strict appGcation of the provisions oF the Zoning Ordinance wouid resuft in pecuGar or exceptionai prac6cal diHiculties or exceptional undue hardships. q. Expiain Aow ttie granting of a variance vn"ll not be a substantial �ekiment to the pubGc good or a substantial impairment ot the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. Address ZlkS FO(e0 PiL Y'i '# ZO � C;�, Sr•Pas,,.. State S�ilo DaytimePhoneL�I' o`M-SSZ� Property interest ot applican4 (owner, contract purchaser, etcJ ��^ ��a -TM�— Name of owner (iF different) '^ — Tb��.1 C0.5H1ERS USE ONLY sheets ApplicanYs Date `'C ", " 00 96905545 P.003 �o--�.�,°� � � finnClaniels 2145 ford Parkway, Suite 20� Saint Paul, Minnesoh 55116 Phone 651.690_5525 Fax 651.690.5545 www.finn-daniels.com 4-20-00 City of St Paul Office of License, Inspections, and Environmentai Protection 350 St. Peter St. Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55102-1510 Variance and Special Condition Use Permit Appiication requirements: To Whom It May Concern: The property owner for of the Precision Tune Auto Care located at 360 Snelling Ave. wouid like to request a site pian review, variance, and special condition use permit for this facility. The request is needed due to the proposed raze and rebuiid of this Auto Speciaity Store currently located on this site. The type of use of the site would not change however parking and service facilities will be enhanced. The foilowing are the responses to the 4 questions for a variance. � 1. We are requesting a 4' variance from the required 10' for a commercial building adjacent to an adjacent residential property. 2. The property is a comer lot with restricted access off of the adjacent streets due to the proximity of the intersection. Additionaliy, alley access is restricted for any commercial use. 3. To comply with the strict application of the zoning ordinance wouid require us to move the building south thereby omitting the 4 stails south of the building and making it difficult to service the handicap and aiso resulting in us requesting a parking variance due to the lost stalls. The building could be flipped and butted tight to the Southeast property corner but then the service doors would be facing North towards the adjacent residentiallots with more concern for noise and a less attractive intersection. The proposed pian I feei is in the best interest of both the business and the adjace�t residences. 4. Same as 3 above. . The following are the 3 conditions of the Special Condition Use Permit: 1. We will be providing additionai safety on site due to removai of the two curb cuts onto Sneiling Avenue and ciosing off the alley access. The entire site would be razed and rebuilt to provide a new facility. 2. We are asking for a variance of 4' along the North property edge per item #3 iisted above. 3. The cuRent lot is 9748 s.f. We have met the parking requirements and site access requirements of the City. The curzent building is ine�cent in size and location on the site. The site as planned wiil be more safe, better organized and of less impact to the neighborhood (due to facing service doors to the south towards existing commerciai property). Precision Tune Auto Care looks forward to continuing to provide services to the residents of the area. � l / / rj. �� Sincerely, Daniei M. Dege .finn Claniels � 2145 Ford Parkxray, Suite 201 Saim Paui, Minnesota 55176 Phone 651.690.5525 Fax 651.690.5545 www.finn-daniels.com 4-19-00 City of St Paul Office of License, Inspections, and Environmentai Protection 350 St Peter SL Suite 300 St Paul, MN 55102-151Q Variance and Special Condition Use Permit Application requiremenfs: To Whom it May Concem: The proper[y owner for of the Precision Tune Auto Care located at 360 Sneiling Ave. wouid like to request a site pian review, variance, and speciai condition use permit for this facility. The request is needed due to the proposed raze and rebuild of this Auto Specialty Store currently located on this site. Tfie type of use of the site wouid not change however parking and service faciiities wiil � be enhanced. The foliowing are the responses to the 4 questions for a variance. 1. We are requesting a 4' variance from the required 10' for a commerciai building adjacent to an adjacent residential properiy. 2. The proper[y is a comer lot vrith restricted access off of the adjacent streets due to fhe proximity of the intersection. Addfionaily, alley access is restricted for any commerciai use. 3. To compiy with the strict application of the zoning ordinance would require us to move the building south thereby omitting the 4 stalis south of the bulding and making it difficult to service the handiqp and aiso resuiting in us requesting a parking variance due to the lost sta(Is. The buiiding could be flipped and bufted tight to the Southeast property comer but fhen the service doors would be facing North towards the adjacent residential lots with more concern for noise and a less attracfive intersection. The proposed plan I feel is in the best irtterest of both the business and the adjacenY residences. 4. Same as 3 above. Precision Tune Auto Care looks forward to continuing to provide services to the residents of the area. - Sincerely, a��<`��/� ��,/f� Daniel M. Dege �1 LJ Paul Dubruiel - 00124633com J � — ----- _ - �-- --�----- - --- - -- --- — -- --- — - Page 1 OFFlCE OF LICENSE, INSPECiIONS AND ENVIflONMENTALPROTEC770N Rnbm Keu7er, D"vecmr Sw[HT PADL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL No.m Cn[emaq Mayor DATE: 5/5/00 TO: FROM: Tom Beach RE: Site plan 00-124633 PAGES: 2 BUIIDING INSPELTIONAND DESLGN 350StPUerSmet Suire 300 SaintPaul,M'u+newm 55102-I510 FAX Tefephane: 651-2669090 Facsimi(e: 612-266-9099 Dan Dege 690-5545 Precision 1�ne at 360 S. Snelling On May 3 you met with City staff to discuss the site plan for your project. The comments from that meeting aze summarized below. 1. Driveways and sidewalks Bill Hagland of Traffic Engineering (651-266-6206) said you can keep the existing driveways on Jefferson as shown on the site plan. You will be closing the driveways on Snelling. Any damage to e�cisting sidewalk requires fu2t-panel restoradon. A note must be added to the plan near the driveways stating "Work on driveways and sidewalks must be done to City standards by a licensed and bonded contractor under a permit from Public Works Sidewalk Section (651-2666120). Sidewaik gades must be cazried across the driveways." 2. Sewers Pete Cmllagher of Sewer Engineering (651-26fr6250) said the plan should show where the roof will drain, preFerably to the south side but away from where people will be walldng. There was a discussion about the details of reusing the sanitary sewer. 3. Water Jerry Strauss of the Water Utility (651-266-6268) said that the e�sting 3/4" service is � Paul Dubruiel - 00124633com - --- -�� -�— --�– — i �� -- -- --- — _Page 2 probably adequate if no sprinkler system is planned. If the existing service will be used, have the contractor install a new service meter through tfie stop. But if you do put in a new line, Jerry suggested brin�ng it in from Jefferson. 4. Obslruction or excavation permit A note must be added to the site plan stating "The contractor must obtain an Obstruction Permit from Public Works (651-266-6151) if trucks/equipment will be driving over curbs or if construction will block City streets, sidewalks or alleys.�. 5. Pedestrians and traffic A note must be added to the site plan stating "Call Rob Klemm, at 651-487-7226 or cell# 651-485-0421 to discuss pedesh or tr�c comrol requirements." 6. I.andscaping A new tree must be planted in the boulevard on Jeffersoa - The City Forester (651-488-7291) can tell you what these species aze. A note must be added to the plan stating "Removing or planting trees in the boulevazd requires a permit from the City Forester (651-488-7291.)" There is no chazge for this permit. Laraer shrubs, such as lilacs, should be used on the north side of the building. 7. Addresses Linda Murphy of Public Works Right of Way Section (651-266-6127) said that you can keep the existing address of 360 Snelling. g. Survey monuments A note must be added to ihe plan statina "Care must be taken during construction and excavation to protect survey any monuments and/or property irons. Call Jeff Gtosso of Public Works Surveying (651-266-6075) if you have any questions." 9. Fence along alley If you do not want to install a fence alona the aIley, you should add tlris to the variance request you have filed. The owner said he would talk with the resident across thc alley. I said if no fence it required, curb stops set back 2.5' from the property line should be used. 10. Canopy The canopy in the Snelling right of way is acceptable to zoning but is subject to any buildina code standazds. The site plan is approved subject to you: * Submitting 7 sets of the site plan revised to reflect the comments in this letter and '� Getting aprovat from the Planning Commi�c;on for the Special Condition Use Permit and Variance. If you have any questions, you can reach me at me at 651-266-9086 (phone), 651-266-9099 (fax) or tombeach@ci.stpaul.mn.us (e-mail). c:m�+.++o� e�no�zas3� May 10, 2000 Attn: 11"' Floor 25 W. 4'" St. St. Paul, MN 55102 Jim Zdon 360 S. ArchitecYs Project No. 98104 WE ARE SENDING YOU X Attached � Under separate cover via Mail drawmgs Nnnts x of letter Change ordE IES � DESCR(PTION � 8%z x 11 red ucfion of Full size �lan of revis� Precision Tune as 00 -��q �inn �aniels i 1 J T � J .� 2'145 Ford Parkway, Suite 201 Saint Paui, Minnesota- 55116 651.690.5525 Fax 890.5545 www.finn-danieis.com For approval X For your use x As requestea ror rewew ano wmrne� u Jim, Thank you for your help. Enclosed are Photo's of the Precision Tune exterior concepf. We have similar _ stores in Maplewood and Andover MN. Confirming our discussion on other points: ' • Current hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 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DO'rlMTOblPI 6 0 -�`i 4'Z _ � . � ��$� � �� .� --------� � � � � o � �' v � � a 4 � � � Q � O -�- O C c 0 0 . . • � � �� . -� f 4 E l I} I.#'I! r-; - 1 , . � APPLICANT � r�� (S F'�SE .SC Kl ✓R,2+c..�c cR D't-) FILE ,'.: �U—I ( DATE ' Z- P�tdG. O;ST�---- � :=�— 0 �..�e�-•-� ��..�-_--��_-_—�. LEG�ND � zoning d�strici b�ondary �ii�� suS;ed prop=_.�y 0 one tzm�iy ¢ h:ro fdmily jy�-Q muitipt>fam;ty G �� ri� • � n comme:c�a: q .�a i't�jUSE:i�: V v2cz�: . . _ � � e�t rt. '[ 00 — 947 -� � � c C C C C + . � Council File # p0 -9 y'? ��IGINA� Presented By Referred To RESOLUTION CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA �vn on Crreen Sheet # l� �o b� t �G Committee: Date 2 WHEREAS, Finn Daniels, Inc., by Daniel M. Dege, on behalf of Dean 3ohnson, made 3 application in Zoning File No. 00-125-361 to the Planning Commission for a special condirion 4 use permit and a parking variance for the purpose of locating a"Precision Tune" auto specialty 5 store on property located at 360 Snelling Avenue North and commonly know as I,ots 14 and 15, 6 Evergreen Rearrangement, in the City of Saint Paul; and 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 WHEREAS, the zoning committee of the Saint Paul Planing Commission [hereinafter "Commission"] conducted a public hearing on the said applications on June 1, 2000, after having provided notice to affected pmperty owners and, further, received additional information from staff on 7une 15, 2000, whereupon the zoning committee submitted its recommendarion to the Commission to grant the applications - with conditions - based upon the following findings and conclusions: 1. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated an auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current facility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing sriucture with a new four bay facility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and pazking will be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:OQ am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day. 2. Section 64300(d) of the zoning code requires that before the planning commission may gtant approval of a principal use subject to special conditions, the commission shall find that: a. The extent, Zocation and intensity of the use will be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paud Comprehensive Plan and any applicable subarea plans which were approved by the city council. 33 This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the Macalester Groveland 34 Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular 35 site or comxnercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan 36 does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. Page 1 of 6 2 b. The use witl provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in 3 the public streets. OC -'�{? 4 5 This condition is met. Ingress and egzess driveways for the proposed facility have 6 been approved in the City's site plan review process. This particulaz use will '7 require 11 parking spaces and the applicanYs site plan is providing 12 offstreet 8 pazking spaces. 9 10 c. 11 12 13 The use will not be detrimental to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and general welfare. 14 This condition on the whole is met. The applicanYs proposed development will 15 replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility with new facility having 16 unproved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic flows. The 17 grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the 18 e�sting chazacter of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land 19 Use Plan (Policy 5.23) recommends "Architechue that respects the neighborhood 20 context" and the draft Macalester Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, 21 "Encourage preservation and restoration of housing stock and commercial 22 properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within 23 the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood the commercial nodes are typically brick 24 faced buildings. A similar brick facade and color tone should be used far this new 25 development. 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 fa e. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted if, following a public hearing, the planning commission determines the following conditions are met. a. The construction and maintenance of all driveways, curbs, sidewalks, pump islands or other facilities used in conjunction with the operation of the auto service station shall be in accordance with current city specifications. Such The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 district is fully developed. The use shall, in a1l other respects, conform to the applicable regulations ofthe district in which it is located. Except for conditions relating to 15,000 Square foot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this condition is met. 46 specifications shall be developed by the city plamiiiig coordinator, tra.ffic engineer 47 and city fire marshal, and shall be approved by the planning commission, and 4$ filed with the city clerk. 49 Page 2 of 6 00 -94� 2 This condition is met. The proposed auto specialty store has undergone City site 3 plan review and was condirionally approved subject to Planning Commission 4 approval of a Special Condirion Use Pernut. 6 b. A ten-foot buffer area with screen planting and an obscuring wail or fence shall be 7 required along any properiy line adjoining an e�sting resident or adjoining vacant 8 land zoned for residential use. 10 Tlus condition is not met. The property adjoins a single family home to the north 11 and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residenrial 12 property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minim;ze any noise impact 13 upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and 14 access lanes. If the building was sited at the corner along the south property line, 15 parldng would be along the north property line and the service bay doors would 16 also be facing north. Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact 17 upon the residential property to the north. In addition, this comer location would 18 require a driveway entrance off Snelling Avenue and tuming movements in and 19 out of the site would contribute to traffic safery problems. The building's length 20 (78 feet) does not permit an east west orientation. In light of these circumstances 21 and with appropriate vegetative screening between the building and the residential 22 properiy, modificarion of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, and so ananged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which aze intended solely for the sale of gasoline, oil and minor accessories and having no facilities for incidental servicing of automobiles ( including lubricating facilities) and auto convenience markets may be permitted on a lot of twelve thousand (12,000) squaze feet, subject to all other provisions herein required. This condition is not met. The lot size is 9,760 square feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto speciaity store. The auto specialty store, however, is a pre-existing use that has been at tlus location for almost 20 years The conditionally approved site plan shows ample room for customer and employee pazking. In light of these circumstances and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers a day), modification of this condition to 9,760 square feet appears reasonable. 4. Section 64300(fl (1) states the planning commission, after a public hearing, may modify any or all special conditions when strict application of such special condirions would unreasonably lunit ar prevent otherwise lawful use of a piece of property or an e�tisting structure and would result in c�ceptional undue hazdship to the owner of such properiy or structure; provided, that such modification will not impair the intent and purpose of such special condition and is consistent with health, morals and general welfare of the community and is consistent with reasonably enjoyment of adjacent property. Page 3 of 6 � oo-q4� 2 This condition is met for modification of the 15,000 squaze foot requirement. 3 Conshuction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure tYris firm's 4 continued competiveness in local markets. An auto specialty store is a permitted use and S after operating on this site for close to 20 yeus, this new facility and its site plan 6 modifications are prudent and reasonable in terms of minimai impact on ad}acent 7 properiy, enhanced service operations and properiy improvements that meet the goals and 8 intent of the zoning code. 10 11 12 13 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 This condition is also met for modificarion of the 10 foot buffer requirement. After exploring various building siting options, the proposed site plan with a 6 foot buffer between the Precision Tune building and the adjacent residenfial property, meets the intent of this requirement for the following reasons: First, compared to other feasible siting options, siting the building on the north side of the property xninimizes noise and glare impact upon the residential property to the north. Second, because of a 6 foot elevation difference, the height of the precision tune building (16 feet) will have a relatively reduced impact upon the residential property to the north. First floor residential windows will still be exposed to direct sunlight even on winter days. Third, the 10 foot buffet requirement also stipulates that a fence or obscuring wall be built along any residential property line. With the difference in elevation between the two properties, the Precision Tune building's blank north wall effectively fiuictions as a ten foot obscuring wall. Rather than being built on the residential properiy line, the "obscuring wall" is setback 6 feet. 5. The adjoixring neighbor to the north has requested that the front setback far the Precision Tune building be at least identical (16 feet) to his properiy. Meeting this setback request would result in the applicant having only 10 off-street pazking spaces which is one less than required. A variance of one parking space is required. Based on Section 64.203(b) the conditions for a parking variance of one space are met. WHEREA5, the fixll Commission, on June 23, 2000 in Commission Resolution No. 00- 33 approved the recommendation to grant the said special condition use permit application and parldng variance far the proposed auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions: 1. That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced with brick similaz in color to the commercial building on the southeast comer of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and h�ees be watered and maintained. 4. That the front building setback off Snelling Avenue be 16 feet and that the applicant be granted a parking variance of one space to accommodate the setback requirement. Page 4 of 6 Oo -RY� 2 WI�EREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Legislarive Code § 64.206, Motar Scope, Inc. 3 (Dean Johnson) duly filed with the City Clerk, an appeal from the detemiination made by the 4 Commission and requested a hearing before the City Councii [hereinafter "Council"], for the 5 purpose of considering the actions taken by the said Commission; and 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 WHEREAS, acting pursuant to Legislarive Code § 64.206 -§ 64.208 and upon notice to affected pazties, a public hearing was duly conducted by the Council on August 9, 2000, where all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard; and WHEREAS, the Council, having heazd the statements made, having considered the application, the report of staff, the record, minutes and resolution of the zoning committee and of the Commission, does hereby; RESOLVE, that the Council finds no error in fact, finding or procedure and hereby affiims the decision of the Commission to grant the special condition use permit and variance as set forth in Plamiing Commission Resolufion No. 00-33; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council adopts as its own the findings, conclusions and conditions stated in Plamiing Commission Resolution No. 00-33, subject to the Council's authority under Legislarive Code § 64.207 to modify the said findings, conclusions and conditions; and BE IT F'IJRTHER RESOLVED, that based upon all the files and records in this matter ancluding the testimony presented to the Council, the Council hereby modifies the conditions set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 00-33 by adding the following underlined language: That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced with brick similar in color to the commercial building on the southeast corner of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. � � � That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. Any briQht color corporate sit�nature band around the facade of the buildine shall not be permitted. Roll-ug canvas awnings shall cover the window areas. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. That the front building setback off Snelling Avenue be 16 feet and that the applicant be granted a parldng variance of one space to accommodate the setback requirement. Page 5 of 6 1 oo—q�l7 2 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appeal ofMotor Scope, Inc. and Dean Johnson is and 3 is hereby denied in all things; and be it 4 5 FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolurion to 6 Motor Scope, Inc./Dean Johnson, the Zoning Admiuistrator and the Commission. ORl�1�1AL By : Appr ay: Requested by Department of: By: Form Approved by City Attorney B .1��( °�-t��oo Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council By: Adopted by Council: Date �0� �� Adoption Certified by Council Secretary oa- q41 GREEN SHEET N� 106071 Peter Wame[ 266-8710 7BEONCOUNGLAGENOqBY(OA7q �CYAbCI 11, 2��4 - L`OILSCIIY TOTAL # OF SIC,NATURE PAGES oaAlRRwroRCloe rnrmrea ❑ OIYATfdIIE� � OIYCLi11K ❑ wMKW.fF1MeFaoR. ❑ RNMML�IIV/ACAa � WYORIq[AtLRAM� ❑ (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATUR� Memorializing the decision of the City Council denying the appeal of MotorscopelDean C. 3ohnson to a decision of the Plamung Commission attaching conditions to a Special Condition i3se Permit allowing reconshuction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. (Public hearing held August 9, 2000) PLANNING COMMISSION GB CAMM{TTEE CIVIL SERVICE CAMMISSION AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S Hm Ws xrsWfirm everwalceA o�We a �a,�rxt 6wthis tlePertnent7 YES No iietthis P�� eva been n dlY emPbYeeZ YE3 NO Dcec Nus personlfirm Po�eas a skill not nwmnllYP�eased M' anv curtent ciH emdoyee? VES MO IathiepNSau&mataipGtedvendoYr . YES NO dain all Ve8 axv�f8 on 8euar8te ih88[ 8fld 8i[2C11 t0 af88118118E[ COST/RE{IHNUE 8UD6E7ED (CiRCL£ ONE) ACTIVRY NWiBER YEE NO (��M CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norn� Coleman, Mayor September 29, 2000 Nancy Anderson Counci] Secretazy 310 City Hall 15 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55102 OPFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY Clayton M. Robinson, Jc, Ciry Attorney � � q�� civiZDivision 400CiryH¢ll Telephone:6512668710 ISP/utKe(IoggBlvd. Facsimile:651298-5619 Saint Paul, Minnuot¢ 55102 Re: Appeal by Motorscope, Inc. (Dean Johnson, Finn Daniels, Inc. by Daniel M. Dege on behalf of Dean Johnson) Zoning File No. 00-125-361 City Council Action Date: August 9, 2000 Dear Nancy: Attached please find a Council Resolution memorializing the decision of the Council to deny the appeal noted above with modifications to the Planning Commission determination. Please place this matter on the City Council's Consent Agenda at your earliest convenience. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. Very truly yours, � U�G✓ovw�•--� Peter W. Warner Assistant CiTy Attorney PWW/rmb Enclosure cc: Pat Harris, Councilmember DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT � b ��'�r�. 3t _ CI'I'Y OF SAINf PAUL Norm Coteman, Mayor July 18, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson City CouncIl Research Office Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Deaz Ms. Anderson: Division ofPlann:ng 25 West Fourth StreM SaintPaal MNS5102 Tetephone: 612-2666565 Facsim:le: 612-228-3374 I would like to confitm that a public hearing before the City Council is scheduled for Wednesday August 9, 2000 for the purpose of considering MotorscopelDean C. Johnson's appeal of a Planning Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Pernut allowing recoustruction of an auto specialty s[ore at 360 South 5nelling Avenue. Applicant: Motorscope/Dean C. Joh+lson FIle Number: #8@-tg5=3�1 O-- / 35 �� 8 Purpose: Appeal of a Plannin� Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Pernut allowing reconstruction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. Address: 36Q South Snelling Avenue. Legal Description of Property: Previous Action: See file. Planning Commission Recommendation: Approval, vote: Unanimous, June 23, 2000. Zoning Committee Recommendation: Approval, vote: 6-0, June 15, 2000. My understanding is that this pubiic hearing request will appear on the agenda for the August 9, 2000 City Council meeting and you will publish notice of the hearing in the Saint Paul Legal Ledger. Please ca11 me at 266-6559 if you have any questions. S' cerely, arnes Zd� � City Pladfier cc: File #00-125-361 Paul Dubruiel Carol Martineau sa: eam, rncar, � _�_ oaoo�ae4 _ _ _� ' •�srrz�m+• NOTICE OF PDBTdC HEARIIQG _ � The SainE.Paul City Conncil cvill.c�- duct a pubHc hearing on Wednesday, August 9. 2000, at 5:30 p.m. in the CIty Covndl Chambers. Tttird Floor - GYty I-Iall. 15 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint�Paul, MN to consida the appeal of Motorscope / Dean C. Johnson of a Plannu�g Commission decision attacl�In� conditions to a Special Condition Use Permit alloering reconstructian`of an auto specialty storeat 860 South Snetling Auenue. � BaYed July 19, 2000 � - NANCYtSNDERSON . AssisFant Clty Council SecreYaiY " ' (axily 24} - ' �� e�. ,#y .�`°1�� ^ ��a'+'L.i .:_�.°i. , r..;; e €.%= . f�.., JL� ? � F�� — s, �u��. DEPAR'iME2Sf OF PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT � a ��.1 pIhT A [I L � AAAA CITY OF SAIrIT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor 7uly 25, 2000 Ms. Nancy Anderson Secretary to the City Council Room 310 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 RE: Zoning File #00-135-018 Drvision ofPlmn+ing 25 P/estFourth Saeet SBntpm�MN55I0? Motorscope/Dean C.Johnson TeZephone: 612-2666565 Facrimile: 612-22&3314 City Council Hearing: August 9, 2000, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., City Councd Chanibers PURPOSE: Appeal of a P lannin° Commission decision attaching conditions to a Special Condition Use Permit allowing reconstruction of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling Avenue. PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATTON Approve, vote: Unanimous ZOI�IING COMMITTSE RECOMMENDATtON Approve vote: 6-0. � STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve. SUPPORT: None. OPPOSTTION: Adjacent resideirtial property owner. DISTRICT COUNCIL: The Macalester Groveland Community Council did not consider the application. Dear Ms. Anderson: This appeal is scheduled to be heard by the City Council on August 9, 2000. Please notify me (266-6559) if any member of the City Council wishes to have slides of the site presented at the public hearin�. Sincerely, A�d�L. ames Z o City PI er cc City Council members � SAIM2 I)AOS I� 1111A APPLICATION FOR APP�AL Departn:ent of Planning and Economic Developmeni Zoning Section II DO Citp Hal1 Anxex 25 ii es1 Founh Street Saint Paul, M1V SSIO2 266-6589 APPELLANT 7�. / I�1 G Jdix-�n Address � �Y��#%`� City �� St. r?`j Zip � Daytime phone� 9 �� PROPERTY Zoning File Name �-�� LOCATION AddresslLocation � �� `g'� �`�' TYPE OF APPEAL: Appiication is hereby made for an appeai to the: �? Board of Zoning Appeals ❑ City Council the provisions of Chapter 64, Section 206 , Paragraph A of the Zoning Code, to I a decision made by tfie p�� '� on s (date of decrsion) #� � File number. � ' �� - �� GROUNDS FOR APPEAI: Expiain why you feel there has been an error in any requirement, permit, decision or refusal made by an administrative o�cial, or an error in fact, procedure or finding made by the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Pianning Commission. , �he 2aiing ttiumtt� aF ti� P7� CX�s�cn �� (� ��J�t azrnit�t) fran � ari�al c�si.gi in c�hidi i3� �.lc�ng �s rn t3� g�-y ] i� �r City cu�. � pcojs� �riui�ct fcuri t�at �iix3 t� �i�1�.S � � �t (9' ? mt ail.y alltz�l_ f¢ ti� zeq�riisi 11 stalls rn s� Yut *� ais� �Y ty�ri.cal- c� oa�ica7. t� x�a��a.l pa�ti� in tt� a�. ArYii.i�mslly, �s� r��;,l {n rn�+�-;a� in 1� a�a �e a]n`. n�e ��an ttris facility is rn tt� �.y ta the nr.th h�. ti� �dv-i�c.t *,as r�.er al3u.c� 1n g�t t�� i�.ts t� the mm�� 1 � mt Yr� all t�`r irffamatiai a�a.i�al�l� tn t3�t tr� tia,'� t�iir d=ci.siaL �— � �� '� \ �,� � � additionai sheef if Appiicant's signature�� Date �� - � 3C� �f 1 t � City ag:nt�� / bh --`L�`l �.� � city of saint paul planning commission resolution file number 00-33 date 6/23/00 Wf�REAS, Finn Daniels (Fi1e 00-125-361) has applied for a special condition use permit and modi£ications to develop a new auto specialty store at360 Snelling Avenue South, legally described as (see file); and WHEREAS, the Zoning Committee of the Blanning Commission on 06/15/00 held a public hearing at which all persons present were given an opporCUnity to be heard pursuant to said application in accordance with the requirements of Section 64.300 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code; and WHEREAS, Saint Paul Planning Commission, based on the evidence presented to its Zoning Committee at the public hearing as substantially reflected in the minutes, made the following findings of fact: ].. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated an auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current £acility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new four bay £acility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and parking will be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Fritlay and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day. 2. Section 64.300(d) of the zoaing code requires that before the planning commission may gYant approval of a principal use subject to special conditions, the coa�ission shall find that: a. The extent, Zocation and intensity of the use wi12 be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan and any applicabZe subarea plans which were approved by the city counci2. Moved by Gervais seconded by in favor Unanimous i against This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the � Macalester Groveland Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or commercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. � b. The use wi2Z provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets. This condition is met. Ingress and egress driveways for the proposed faci2ity have been approved in the City's site plan review process. This particular use will =equire 11 parking spaces and the applicant's site glan is providi,ng 12 off street parking spaces. c. The use wi2l not be detrimenta2 to the existing character of development in the immediate neighborhood or endanger the public _ health, safety and general welfare_ This coadition on the whole is met. The applicant's proposed development wi11 replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility.with new Eacility having improved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic €1ows. The grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the existing character of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land Use Plan (Policy 5.2.3) recommends "Prchitecture that respects the neighborhood context" and the draEt MacaZester � Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, "Encourage presesvation and restoration of housing stock �nd commercial properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood the coavnercial nodes are typically brick faced buildings. A similar brick facade and color tone should be used for this new development. d. The use will not impede the nozma2 and orderly d=velopment azld improvement of the surrounding property for uses pezz7itted in the district. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 district is fully developed. e. The use shall, in a11 other respects, conform to the appZicable regulations of the district in which it is Iocated. Except €or conditions re2atiag to 25,000 Square €oot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this cor3i.tion is met. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states Ehat an auto specialty stoze may be pezmitted if, following a public hearing, the planning coffinission detexxniaes the following condiEions are met. a. The construction and maintenance o£ all driveways, curbs, � sidewalks, pt:mp i.slands or other facilities nsed in conjunction _ with tfie operatioa of the auto service statioa sha11 be in od �ti7 . accordance with current city speci£icatioas. Such speci£ications shall be developed by the city planning coordinator, tra£fic engineer and city fire raarshal, and shall be approved by the planning coa�issioa, and £iied with the city clerk. This condition is met. The proposed auto soecialty store has undergone City site plan review and wzs conditior.ally approved subject to Planaing Commission anproval of a Special Condition Use Permit. b. A ten-foot buffer area witfi screen plaating aad an obscuring wall or fence shall be required aloag aay property line adjoining an existiag resideat or adjoiaiag vacaat land zoaed £or resideatial use. This condition is not met. The property adjoins a single fami.ly home to the north and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residential property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minimize any noise impact upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and access lanes. If the building was sited at the coxner along the south property line, parking would be alor_g the north property line and the service bay doors would also be facing north• Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact upon the residential property to the north. Zn addition, this corner location would require a driveway er_traace off � Snelling Avenue and turning movements in and out o' the site would contribute to traffic safety problems. The buildirg's length (78 feet) does not pezmit an east west orientation. -n light of these circumstances and with appropriate vegetative screzning between the building and the residential property, modification of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteen thousand C15,000) sguare feet, and so arranged that ample space is available Eor moCor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which are intended solely £or the sale o£ gasolir.e, oil and minor accessories and having xio facilities for incidental servicing of . automobiles ( including lubricating facilities) ard auto convenience markets may be permitted on a lot of tuelve thousand (12,000) square feet, subject to all other provisions hereia required. This condition is not met. The lot size is 9,760 sauare feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto specialty store. The auto specialty store, howev==, is a pre- existing use that has been at this locatioa for ='sost 20 years The conditionally approved site plan shows ample =oom for customer and employze parking. In light o_` these circur,.st�_ces and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers F ca_), modificatio^ of this co^dition to 9,760 square feet ap�_ars =_==onable. � 4. Section 6�.300(f) (1) states the �lanning commiss��n, after a public hearing, �ay modify any or all special coaditions when stsict applieation of scch special conditions would unreasonab:y limit or preveat othexwise Iawful use of a piece of property oz aa existing � structure aad would result in exceptional undue hardship to the owaer of such property or structure; provided, that such modification will not - impair the inteat aad gurpose of such condition and is consistent with health, morals aad geaeral welfare of the community aad . is consistent with reasonably enjoyment of adjaceat property. This condition is met for modification of the 15,000 square foot requirement. Construction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure this firm's continued competiveness in 1oca1 markets_ An auto specialty store is a permitted use and after operating on this site for close to 20 years, this new Eacility and its site plan modifications are prudent and seasonable in terms of minimal impact on adjacent property, enhanced service operations and property improvements that meet the goals and intent of the zoning code. This condition is also met for modification of the 10 foot buffer requirement. After exploring various building siting options, the proposed site plan with a 6 foot buf£er between the Precision 41ssie building and the adjacent residential property, meets the intent of this requirement for the following reasons: First, compared to other feasible siting options, siting the building on the north side of the property minimizes noise and glare imoact upon the residential property to the north. Second, because of a 6 foot elevation difference, the height o£ the precision tune building (16 feet) will have a relatively reduced impact upon the residential property to the aorth. First floor residential windows will still be exposed to direct sunlight even on � winter days. Third, the 10 foot buffer requirement also stipulates that a fence br obscuring wa11 be built along any residentia2 property line. With the differeace in elevation between the two properties, the Precision �ne building's blank north wall effectively functions as a ten foot obscurirg wall. Rather than being built on the residentia2 property line, the "obscuring wall" is setback 6 feet. 5. The adjoining neighbor to the north has requested that the front setback for the Precisioa Tune building be at least identical (16 feet) to his property. Meetir.g this setback reauest would result in the applicant havina only 10 off-street parking spaces whicn iS one less than required. A variance of one parking space is reauired. Based on Section 64.2o3(b) the conditions for a parking variance of one space are met. Therefore, Se It Resolved, based on findings 1 through 5, the Planning Commission approves a special conditioa use pexmit, parking varinace a..d modifications of special conditions allowing the rebuilding of an auto specialty store at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions; 1_ That a majority of the Snelling Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting area and the west twenty fe=t of the north bui7.ding facade be faced with brick similar i^ color to the commercial building on th_ soutfieast corner o= Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remaind=r of the building's facade be o= rough faced � concrete blocks that match the bro;.zish toaes of tne bricr facadF. - c1 a ��,�, � 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. -. 4. That the front building setback off Snel2ing Avenue be 16 £eet and �� that the appZicant be granted�a par;cing vaz�iance of one space to accommodate the setbac3c requirement. � � . � e � � � MINUTES OF THE ZONING COMMITTEE Thursday, June 15, 2000 - 3:30 p.m. City Counoil C6ambers, 3"' Floor City Hatl and Court House 15 West KeUogg Bouievard PRESENT: Engh, Faricy, Gervais, Gordon, Kramer, and Morton EXCUSED: Field and Mardeil OTHERS Peter Warner _ PRESENT: Carol Martineau, Allan Torstenson, James Zdon of PED The meeting was chaired by Commissioner Gervais. �O—�� Precision Tune - 00-125-361 - Speciaf Condition Use Permit with Modification of Special Conditions to allow reconstruetion of an auto speciality store with a 6 foot landscaped buffes area along the north property line (10 foot buffer area required) on a 9,760 sq. foot lot (15,000 square feet required). 360 S. Sne{ling Avenue, NE corner Snelling and Jefferson James Zdon presented the revised staff report and stated under Finding Number 4 there is expanded language dealing with justification for the modifications. He also stated the Zoning Staff recommends approvai of the Speciaf Condition Use Permit with conditions. Mr. Zdon stated the primary problem with the sei back being in line with the adjoining residentiai property are the on- streei parking restrictions on Jefiferson Avenue and the loss of two parking spaces. He also explained the applicant submitted a revised site plan that has the building set back 9 feet from the front (Sneliing Avenue) and a site plan that shows there is a solid line of obscuring vegetation along the north property line. At the question of Commissioner Gordon, Mr. Zdon stated the Zoning Staff did not talk with the resident that appeared at the June 1, 2000 meeting. He also stated the Zoning Staff feels the 9 foot set back is a reasonable compromise. At the ques6on of Commissioner Gervais, Mr. Zdon stated the sun would be shining on the firsf. floor residentiai windows. Commissioner Gordon moved approvai of the revised site plan and Special Condition Use Permit. Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion. Commissioner Faricy stated she wouid vote against the mofion. She stated the footprint was too large for the space and based her objections on findings in H-e of the staff report. At the question of Commissioner Kramer, Commissioner Faricy stated an L-shaped buiiding is a difficuit buiiding to controi and that is the only type of building that would fit on the property. Commissioner Kramer stated the 10 toot set back does not exisi now and Precision Tune could build up to the street in that zoning district and nothing would be accomplished by reducing the � number of stalis. Zoning Committee Minutes June 15, 2000 Fie #: 00-125-367 Page 2 After further discussion Commissioner Gordon Withdreuu site plan with the i 6 foot set back and a one parking seconded the motion. Adopted Yeas - 6 Drafted by: Nays - 0 Submitted by: his motion and moved approval of the spot variance. Commissioner Kramer i � Carol Martineau mes Recording Secretary oning ction Approved by: 2%iy`�.—,KG�-- Dennis Gervais Chair � � � DEPARTMENT OF PLA.Wi I�iG & ECONOMIC DEVELOP�fENT B�iarsSxrersey, Di�ector O � y �� CTTY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor � � 15WesrFaunhSueei Telephone:651d66-6655 Saint Pau[. MN 55102 Fauimi[e: 651 218-3314 Re: Finn Daniels (Precision Tune) File # 00-125-361 June 7, 2000 To: Zoning Committee From: Jim Zdon At the June 1, 2000 committee meeting the applicant was asked to investigate the possibility of setting the Precision Tune building back to the same front setback of the adjoining residential property. Attached is a revised site plan submitted by the applicant. The applicant has explored the setback request and believes it is unworkable. The problem is that they would loose two pazking spaces and the remaining pazking space to the rear would be squeezed between two solid walls making it difficult to use. The loss of two pazking spaces wouid also require a pazkin� variance of one pazking space and have a negative impact on operations. The pazking situation is further exacerbated by the fact that no on-street parking is allowed on flie north side of Jefferson Avenue. The applicanYs revised site plan has the building set back nine feet from the front property line (The front setback requirement for B-2 properry is 0 feet). With the loss of one pazking space the revised site plan of eleven pazking spaces exactly meets code requirements. The revised plan also provides for a solid line of obscuring azborvitae along the north building �vall. In addition, the applicant has provided a cross section which illustrates the height relationship between the residential property and the proposed Precision Tune building. The illustration shows that the Precision Tune building height is 16 feet (the height limit for B-2 property is 30 feet) and the proposed distance between the residential structure and the Precision tune building is 19 feet. Because of the 6 foot grade difference, the effective obscuring hei�ht of the Precision Tune building is 10 feet. Even during the winter solstice at noon, windo�vs on the south side of the residential structure will be exposed to direct sunlight. Staff Recommendation: In light of the proposed site plan changes, staff believes the applicant's revised site plan represents a prudent compromise between the needs of the business and the concems of the ad,}acent neighbor. Staff would recommend approval of the SCUP, modifications and the revised site plan with the added conditions: That a majority of the Snellin� Avenue facade, the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the customer waiting azea and the west twenty feet of the north building facade be faced ` with brick similar in color to the commercial building on the southeast comer of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of the brick facade. 3. That all landscaping, shrubs, evergreens and trees be watered and maintained. Note: Attached is a letter from the neighbor to the east (across the alley) who asks that the fence along the a11ey be erected no closer to the alley than is alIowed by code. The site plan meets this requesf. � � �— _ 6d = �'t i ` : � � £�� . €a� ■p €�9,�� K¢ a _'ei� � L �'l � I� � I '� iZ � ri z � SNELLING AVENUE s�� z3; D8; gs� 4 S!f� ' �R �� o 'c S � � 5' �� — ---.�� .�� , �� _-- s� -- �.. �� ' iet� _''_ j33 � _ —= t ----; � , f �da� �< 1 ti � 0 ALLEY � ' � II ��i ��E £ 3� �� 9 � $ g s e��gt 3 �.�� g;� i ; aa ��° YR � � � i �. � S �= "" o i;g�� €# �t��y �� : ;�� ;� �yi4 s: i �� F . . � s dI �� ; � 7 ��a �° ;�=� _• I zas' 8 g E I PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE 360 SOUTX SNELLIMG AVE S.VXT PAUL, MINMESOTA f g � " � 6� f �� : �.. _.. _ = finn danieis — — �,�......._..... b, � ��r�s� �wL..�n+�e A v � � N � rn m � O Z .. . Cze4DE I� 6 Sic � I �x . D� � �� _ � � _ m D v A (� A °—' W K , m � r-p zA m0 m � -c � O�+ r p. �� rnmm � Z i n � m � i i i � i i ` J • • �-1 � m�� m O f5'-D° � f r � aD @m w I � � ��a � � y a�i+ � A j �!� -�@ r � � c� a�—g�1 • 3s� B�i s��t Saint Paul, MN 5510� May 23, 2000 Zoning Committee Planning & Economic Devt. 1400 City Hall Annex 25 West Fourth Street Saint Paul, MN 55201-1634 Re: File #00-125-361 Deaz Sir or Madam: The only concem we have with the remodeling of the Precision Tune property located at 360 Snelling Avenue is the erection of the proposed fence along the alley. While we welcome the addition of a fence, our garage entrance/exit is directiy across the alley, and space will be very tight when backing our vehicles out into the alley. While � we realize we cannot dictate how far the owners erect the fence from the alley line, we ask that the Zoning Committee be sure that it is erected no closer to the alley than is allowed by zoning ordinances. Thank you for your consideration. Should you need to contact us for any reason, our home phone number is (651) 698-6240. � Sincerely yofirs, ' i � �l� '� �/'�.�t i ;� D vid L. and�aula J.K_ Hedlund � Oo�-`4`�� • ZONING COD�INIITTEE STAFF REPORT FII.B # 00-125-361 1. APPLICANT: Finn Daniels. DATS OF �nT�T*T�=c 06/Ol/00 2. CLASSIFICATSON: Special Condition IIse, Modification of Conditions. 3. I,OCATION: 360 Snelling Avenue South. 4. PLANNING DISTRICT: 14 '� 5. LSGAL DSSCRIPTION: Lots 14 and 15, Evergreen Rearrangement. 6. PRESENT ZON2NG: B-2 Z021ING CODE RSFSR�7CS: Sections 60.534(4), 64.300(d) & 64.300(f)(1) 7. STAFF INVSSTIGATION AND RBPORT DATB: May 24, 2000 BY: James Zdon 8. DATS RSCSIVBD: 4/20/00 DEADLINS FOR ACTIONc 06/19/00 A. PIIRPOS$: Special Condition Use Permit, and modification of conditions � to allow for the rebuilding of an auto specialty store. Fifteen thousand square feet is required £or an auto specialty store and the applicant's site is 9,760 square feet. A 10 foot setback from residential property is required and the applicant is requesting a 6 foot setback. B. PARCEL SiZE: The property is approximately 80 £eet wide and 122 feet deep for 9,760 square feet. C. E%ISTING I.AND IIS$: Automobile specialty store. D. SIIRRODNDING LAND IISE: North: Single family residence in a R-4 district East: Single family residence in a R-4 district South: Commercial building in a B-2 distxict West: Single family residence in a R-4 district E. ZOIQING CODE CSTATION: Sec.64.300(d) of the zoning code identifies findings the Planning Commission must make to grant a special condition use permit. Sec. 60. 534 of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted i£, following a public hearing, the planning commission deCermines the conditions detailed in #3 of this staff report are met. 5ection 64.300(f)(1) of the zoning code states that the planning commission may modify special conditions subject to the findings detailed in �4 of this staff report. � F. HISTORY/DISCIISSION: None G. DISTRICT COIINCIL R8COh4�NDATION: To date, no reco[mnendation has been • received from the Macalester Groveland Community Covncil. H. FINDINGS: 1. The applicant is representing Precision Tune which has operated aa auto service business at this location since the early 1980s. This business provides auto tuneups, oil changes and brake service. The current facility is an old two bay service station. The applicant is proposing to replace the existing structure with a new four bay facility of approximately 2,028 square feet. The new facility will have a customer waiting area and parking wi21 be provided by twelve off street parking spaces. The business will have five full time-employees. Hours of operation will be 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday and 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday. The business is closed on Sunday. It is anticipated the new facility will serve approximately fifteen customers a day- 2. Section 64.300(d) of the zoning code reguires that before the plaaaiag co�ission may grant approval of a principal use subject to special coaditions, the coaission shall fiad that: a. The extent, Iocation and intensity of the use will Be in substantial compliance with the Saint Paul Comprehensive PZan and any applicabZe subarea plans which were approved by the city council. This condition is met. The recent draft (April, 2000) of the � Macalester Groveland Comprehensive Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or commercial area. Likewise, the City's recently adopted Land Use Plan does not recommend any specific changes to this particular site or area. b. The use will provide adequate ingress and egress to minimize traffic coagestion in the public streets. This condition is met. Ingress and egress driveways for the proposed facility have been approved in the City's site plaa review process. This particular use will require 11 parking spaces and the applicant's site plan is providing 12 off street parking spaces. c. The use will not be detri.mental to the existing character of development in the i�ediate neighborhood or endanger the public health, safety and genera2 we.2fare. This condition on the whole is met. The applicant's proposed development will replace an obsolete dilapidated service station facility with new facility having improved landscaping ,screening and safer more functional traffic flows. The grey color scheme and concrete block materials, however, are incompatible to the existing character of the Macalaster Groveland neighborhood. The City's Land Use Plan (POlicy 5.2.3) reco�nends "Architecture that � respects the neighborhood context" and the draft Macalester Groveland Comprehensive plan, states, "Encourage preservation and �G-q�i,� � restoration of housiag stock and commercial properties that are compatible with the character of the neighborhood." Within the Macalaster Groveland neighborfiood the commercial nodes are typically brick faced buildiags. A similar brick £acade and color tone should be used for tlzis new development. d. The use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the svrrounding property for uses pesa+itted in the di.strict. This condition is met. The property in this B-2 and surrounding R-4 distsict is fully developed_ e. The use shall, in a21 other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the di.strict in which it is located. Sxcept for conditions relating to 15,000 Square foot minimum site size and 10 foot setback from residential property, this condition is met. 3. Sec. 60. 534 (6) of the zoning code states that an auto specialty store may be permitted if, following a public hearing, the planaing co�ission determines the following coaditions are met. a. The constructioa and maiatenance of all driveways, curbs, sidewalks, pumP islaads or other facilities used in conjunction � with the operation of the auto sexvice station shall be in accordanee with current city specifications. Such specifications shall be devaloped by the city planning coordinator, traffic eagineer and city fire marshal, and shall be approved by the planaing co�ission, and filed with the city clerk. This condition is met. The proposed auto specialty store has iin dergone City site plan review and was conditionally approved subject to Planning Commission approval of a Special Condition Use Permit. b. A ten-foot buf£er area with screen planting and aa obscuring wall� or fence shall be required along any property liae adjoiaing an existing resideat or adjoining vacaat laad zoaed for residential use. This condition is not met. The property adjoins a single family home to the north and the applicant is proposing to site their building six feet from the residential property line. The applicant is proposing this siting to minimize any noise impact upon the residential property and to maintain sufficient room for parking and access lanes. If the building was sited at the corner along the south property line, parking would be along the north property line and the service bay doors would also be facing north. Both situations would contribute to additional noise impact upon the residential property to the north. In addition, � this corner location would require a driveway entrance off Snelling Avenue and turning movements in and out of the site would contribute to traffic safety problems. The building's length (78 feet) does not permit an east west orientation. In light of these circumstances and with appropriate vegetative screening between the building and the residential property, modification of this condition to 6 feet appears reasonable. c. The minimum lot area shall be fifteea thousand (15,000) square feet, and so arranged that ample space is available for motor vehicles which are required to wait. Auto service stations which are intended soleZy for the sale of gasoliae, oil aad minor accessories and haviag ao facilities for iacideatal servici.ng of automobiles ( iacludiag lubricatiag facilities) and auto conveaieace markets may be permitted oa a lot of twelve thousaad {12,000) square feet, subject to all other pro�[i.sioas herein required. This condition is not met. The 1ot size is 9,760 square feet which does not meet the 15,000 square feet condition for an auto specialty store. The auto specialty store, however, is a pre- PXl sting use that has been at this location for almost 20 years The approved site plan shows ample room for customer and employee parking. Zn light of these circumstances and the relatively low customer traffic (15 customers a day), modification of this condition to 9,760 square feet appears reasonable. 4. Section 64.300(f} (1) states the plaaai.ag co�ission, after a public hearing, may modify any or all special conditioas whea strict applicatioa of such special conditions would unreasonably li.mi.t or � preveat otherwise lawful use of a piece of property or aa existing structure and would result in exceptional undue hardship to the owaer of such property or structure; provided, that such modification will not impair the inteat aad purpose o£ such special conditioa and is coasistent with health, morals aad geaeral welfare of the community and is coasistent with reasonably eajoyment of adjaceat property. This condition is met for both requested modifications. Construction of a new facility by Precision Tune is designed to insure this firm's continued competiveness in local markets. After operating on tlis site for close to 20 years, this new facility and its site plan modifications are prudent aad reasonable in terms of minimal impact on adjacent property, enhanced service operations and property improvements that meet the goals and intent of the zoning code. 2. STAFF RSCO2�II�17DATION: Based on findings 1 through 4, staff recommends approval of the special condition use permit with modifications o° special conditioas a2lowing the rebuilding of an auto specialty s:ore at 360 South Snelling subject to the following conditions; 1. That the entire Snelling Avenue facade along with the Jefferson Avenue facade that covers the width of the customer waitinc area and the west 20 feet of the north building facade be faced aith brick similar in color to the commercial building on the sosxtheast corner of Snelling and Jefferson. 2. That the remainder of the building's facade be of rough faced � concrete blocks that match the brownish tones of t'r_e brick 'acade. o� -g�� • 3. That a solid line o£ arborvitae or evergreens be planted along the entire north property line to screen the applicant's property £rom the residential property. 4. That climbing ivy be planted along the entire north wall of the building. � � MAR-21-1900 12�29 FROM CITY OF ST PqUL LIEP TO SPEClAL CONAITlOIV USE PERMET APPL}CATiON � SaiRt Paul Zoning Office i4-00 City Hall Annex ZS West Fourtk Srreet SQint Pau� M1Y SSIOZ 266-6589 APPLlCAM1iT � City �t• PA.��. St. M1� Zip �-i li tD �aytime Name of owner (if differentl C�?,�i _,:� PROPERTY Address/Location 3Ca� �ni,�,ti�.� �`�� LOCATEON Legal deseription: �� 1 ° I� �VS�.Ga.�� AC��+� Current Zoning d � TYPE OF PEfiM17: Application is hereby made under the provisions ot Chapter (°p , Section S34 , Paragraph_� of the Zorting Code for a: �Special Condition Use Permit 0 Modification of River Corridor Standards ❑ River Corridor Conditio_na! Use Permit SUP?OR71NG INFORMATION: supplY the intormatiort that is applicable to your type of permit (attach additional sheets if necessary� • SPECIAL COND3TION USE: Explain how xhe use wilf ineet each of the specia3 conditions. • RIVER CORRIDOR CONDITIONAL USE: Describe how the use wilf ineet the applicabie conditions. • MODIFICATION OF RIVEA CORRIDOR STANDARDS: Expiain why modifications are needed. d p_qw1 � �i �� ; �v � Applicant's Date ��' � City y(��(co 96905545 P.004 MHR-21-1900 12=29 FROM CITY �F ST PRUL LIEP TO �I APPLICATION FOR ZONiNG VARIANCB dFFlCE OFLCC�'NSE,1'NSPEC770NS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTTCJN 350 St. Peter Sbeel, Suiie 3DD Saint Paul, MN��102-ISIO 266-9U08 APPLICANF I IVame �'-��n- V'1� ��,•S Company ��-i.> f�r� �e.t.t�t5'�S�i� PROPERTY Addresslt.acation 3t e0 �^��'� �n �� Legaldescription �i� 1�{ IS ��t'L�'�� Q��fo-x'�' (attaeh add�iona! sheai ifnecessaryJ Lot size � 7�� S,F. Present Zoning V � Present Use �� `��?n�"' : Proposed Use �^ SPs.,� c�.. �via2.�S 1. Variance(s) requested: � f�;t�{�ti� �- �' 4• 2. What physical charaMeristics of the property prevent its being used for eny of the permitted uses in yout zone? (topography, s¢e and shape of iet, sod cond�ons, etc.) 3, Esplain how the strict appGcation of the provisions oF the Zoning Ordinance wouid resuft in pecuGar or exceptionai prac6cal diHiculties or exceptional undue hardships. q. Expiain Aow ttie granting of a variance vn"ll not be a substantial �ekiment to the pubGc good or a substantial impairment ot the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance. Address ZlkS FO(e0 PiL Y'i '# ZO � C;�, Sr•Pas,,.. State S�ilo DaytimePhoneL�I' o`M-SSZ� Property interest ot applican4 (owner, contract purchaser, etcJ ��^ ��a -TM�— Name of owner (iF different) '^ — Tb��.1 C0.5H1ERS USE ONLY sheets ApplicanYs Date `'C ", " 00 96905545 P.003 �o--�.�,°� � � finnClaniels 2145 ford Parkway, Suite 20� Saint Paul, Minnesoh 55116 Phone 651.690_5525 Fax 651.690.5545 www.finn-daniels.com 4-20-00 City of St Paul Office of License, Inspections, and Environmentai Protection 350 St. Peter St. Suite 300 St. Paul, MN 55102-1510 Variance and Special Condition Use Permit Appiication requirements: To Whom It May Concern: The property owner for of the Precision Tune Auto Care located at 360 Snelling Ave. wouid like to request a site pian review, variance, and special condition use permit for this facility. The request is needed due to the proposed raze and rebuiid of this Auto Speciaity Store currently located on this site. The type of use of the site would not change however parking and service facilities will be enhanced. The foilowing are the responses to the 4 questions for a variance. � 1. We are requesting a 4' variance from the required 10' for a commercial building adjacent to an adjacent residential property. 2. The property is a comer lot with restricted access off of the adjacent streets due to the proximity of the intersection. Additionaliy, alley access is restricted for any commercial use. 3. To comply with the strict application of the zoning ordinance wouid require us to move the building south thereby omitting the 4 stails south of the building and making it difficult to service the handicap and aiso resulting in us requesting a parking variance due to the lost stalls. The building could be flipped and butted tight to the Southeast property corner but then the service doors would be facing North towards the adjacent residentiallots with more concern for noise and a less attractive intersection. The proposed pian I feei is in the best interest of both the business and the adjace�t residences. 4. Same as 3 above. . The following are the 3 conditions of the Special Condition Use Permit: 1. We will be providing additionai safety on site due to removai of the two curb cuts onto Sneiling Avenue and ciosing off the alley access. The entire site would be razed and rebuilt to provide a new facility. 2. We are asking for a variance of 4' along the North property edge per item #3 iisted above. 3. The cuRent lot is 9748 s.f. We have met the parking requirements and site access requirements of the City. The curzent building is ine�cent in size and location on the site. The site as planned wiil be more safe, better organized and of less impact to the neighborhood (due to facing service doors to the south towards existing commerciai property). Precision Tune Auto Care looks forward to continuing to provide services to the residents of the area. � l / / rj. �� Sincerely, Daniei M. Dege .finn Claniels � 2145 Ford Parkxray, Suite 201 Saim Paui, Minnesota 55176 Phone 651.690.5525 Fax 651.690.5545 www.finn-daniels.com 4-19-00 City of St Paul Office of License, Inspections, and Environmentai Protection 350 St Peter SL Suite 300 St Paul, MN 55102-151Q Variance and Special Condition Use Permit Application requiremenfs: To Whom it May Concem: The proper[y owner for of the Precision Tune Auto Care located at 360 Sneiling Ave. wouid like to request a site pian review, variance, and speciai condition use permit for this facility. The request is needed due to the proposed raze and rebuild of this Auto Specialty Store currently located on this site. Tfie type of use of the site wouid not change however parking and service faciiities wiil � be enhanced. The foliowing are the responses to the 4 questions for a variance. 1. We are requesting a 4' variance from the required 10' for a commerciai building adjacent to an adjacent residential properiy. 2. The proper[y is a comer lot vrith restricted access off of the adjacent streets due to fhe proximity of the intersection. Addfionaily, alley access is restricted for any commerciai use. 3. To compiy with the strict application of the zoning ordinance would require us to move the building south thereby omitting the 4 stalis south of the bulding and making it difficult to service the handiqp and aiso resuiting in us requesting a parking variance due to the lost sta(Is. The buiiding could be flipped and bufted tight to the Southeast property comer but fhen the service doors would be facing North towards the adjacent residential lots with more concern for noise and a less attracfive intersection. The proposed plan I feel is in the best irtterest of both the business and the adjacenY residences. 4. Same as 3 above. Precision Tune Auto Care looks forward to continuing to provide services to the residents of the area. - Sincerely, a��<`��/� ��,/f� Daniel M. Dege �1 LJ Paul Dubruiel - 00124633com J � — ----- _ - �-- --�----- - --- - -- --- — -- --- — - Page 1 OFFlCE OF LICENSE, INSPECiIONS AND ENVIflONMENTALPROTEC770N Rnbm Keu7er, D"vecmr Sw[HT PADL � AAAA CITY OF SAINT PAUL No.m Cn[emaq Mayor DATE: 5/5/00 TO: FROM: Tom Beach RE: Site plan 00-124633 PAGES: 2 BUIIDING INSPELTIONAND DESLGN 350StPUerSmet Suire 300 SaintPaul,M'u+newm 55102-I510 FAX Tefephane: 651-2669090 Facsimi(e: 612-266-9099 Dan Dege 690-5545 Precision 1�ne at 360 S. Snelling On May 3 you met with City staff to discuss the site plan for your project. The comments from that meeting aze summarized below. 1. Driveways and sidewalks Bill Hagland of Traffic Engineering (651-266-6206) said you can keep the existing driveways on Jefferson as shown on the site plan. You will be closing the driveways on Snelling. Any damage to e�cisting sidewalk requires fu2t-panel restoradon. A note must be added to the plan near the driveways stating "Work on driveways and sidewalks must be done to City standards by a licensed and bonded contractor under a permit from Public Works Sidewalk Section (651-2666120). Sidewaik gades must be cazried across the driveways." 2. Sewers Pete Cmllagher of Sewer Engineering (651-26fr6250) said the plan should show where the roof will drain, preFerably to the south side but away from where people will be walldng. There was a discussion about the details of reusing the sanitary sewer. 3. Water Jerry Strauss of the Water Utility (651-266-6268) said that the e�sting 3/4" service is � Paul Dubruiel - 00124633com - --- -�� -�— --�– — i �� -- -- --- — _Page 2 probably adequate if no sprinkler system is planned. If the existing service will be used, have the contractor install a new service meter through tfie stop. But if you do put in a new line, Jerry suggested brin�ng it in from Jefferson. 4. Obslruction or excavation permit A note must be added to the site plan stating "The contractor must obtain an Obstruction Permit from Public Works (651-266-6151) if trucks/equipment will be driving over curbs or if construction will block City streets, sidewalks or alleys.�. 5. Pedestrians and traffic A note must be added to the site plan stating "Call Rob Klemm, at 651-487-7226 or cell# 651-485-0421 to discuss pedesh or tr�c comrol requirements." 6. I.andscaping A new tree must be planted in the boulevard on Jeffersoa - The City Forester (651-488-7291) can tell you what these species aze. A note must be added to the plan stating "Removing or planting trees in the boulevazd requires a permit from the City Forester (651-488-7291.)" There is no chazge for this permit. Laraer shrubs, such as lilacs, should be used on the north side of the building. 7. Addresses Linda Murphy of Public Works Right of Way Section (651-266-6127) said that you can keep the existing address of 360 Snelling. g. Survey monuments A note must be added to ihe plan statina "Care must be taken during construction and excavation to protect survey any monuments and/or property irons. Call Jeff Gtosso of Public Works Surveying (651-266-6075) if you have any questions." 9. Fence along alley If you do not want to install a fence alona the aIley, you should add tlris to the variance request you have filed. The owner said he would talk with the resident across thc alley. I said if no fence it required, curb stops set back 2.5' from the property line should be used. 10. Canopy The canopy in the Snelling right of way is acceptable to zoning but is subject to any buildina code standazds. The site plan is approved subject to you: * Submitting 7 sets of the site plan revised to reflect the comments in this letter and '� Getting aprovat from the Planning Commi�c;on for the Special Condition Use Permit and Variance. If you have any questions, you can reach me at me at 651-266-9086 (phone), 651-266-9099 (fax) or tombeach@ci.stpaul.mn.us (e-mail). c:m�+.++o� e�no�zas3� May 10, 2000 Attn: 11"' Floor 25 W. 4'" St. St. Paul, MN 55102 Jim Zdon 360 S. ArchitecYs Project No. 98104 WE ARE SENDING YOU X Attached � Under separate cover via Mail drawmgs Nnnts x of letter Change ordE IES � DESCR(PTION � 8%z x 11 red ucfion of Full size �lan of revis� Precision Tune as 00 -��q �inn �aniels i 1 J T � J .� 2'145 Ford Parkway, Suite 201 Saint Paui, Minnesota- 55116 651.690.5525 Fax 890.5545 www.finn-danieis.com For approval X For your use x As requestea ror rewew ano wmrne� u Jim, Thank you for your help. Enclosed are Photo's of the Precision Tune exterior concepf. We have similar _ stores in Maplewood and Andover MN. Confirming our discussion on other points: ' • Current hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat. 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