HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-08-10 PACKET 06.A.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA
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DATE 8/10/11
PREPARED BY Community Development Danette Parr
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR
COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST
Consider adopting an ordinance amendment to allow vehicle repair uses as a permitted use
with conditions and conditional us with conditions in the B -2, B -3, and P -B Districts.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the ordinance amendment regarding vehicle repair uses.
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CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE
MINNESOTA
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
Ryan Schroeder, City Administrator
FROM: John McCool, Senior Planner
DATE: August 4, 2011
RE: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment — Vehicle Repair
An ordinance is proposed to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance relative to vehicle repair and
auto body repair businesses in commercial zoning districts.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission discussed the proposed Zoning Ordinance text amendment relative to
vehicle repair businesses at their meeting on July 25, 2011. The Commission unanimously tabled
the item to August 3, 2011. Listed below is a summary of the topics discussed by the Planning
Commission:
Automotive Repair (Minor and Major) — The Planning Commission generally supported
the idea of deleting the current "Automobile Repair, Major" and "Automotive Repair, Minor"
definitions and adding a new definition for "Auto Body Repair ", "Vehicle ", and "Vehicle Re-
pair." The "Vehicle Repair' definition merges together major and minor repair uses.
Auto Body Repair — The Planning Commission noted that an auto body repair use as de-
fined in the proposed zoning ordinance amendment may not be compatible next to a resi-
dential use or residential zoning district in all cases. Allowing an auto body repair business
as a conditional use in the B -3 and P -B Districts was supported.
Ei Vehicle Repair — The Planning Commission had concerns related to vehicle repair busi-
nesses next to residential uses and residential zoning districts. The Commission generally
supported the idea of allowing new vehicle repair uses as a permitted use with conditions
in the B -2, B -3, and P -B Districts, but wanted to make sure that new and existing vehicle
repair businesses properly mitigate adverse impacts they might have on abutting residen-
tial uses.
A definition for "inoperable vehicle" was added to the proposed ordinance amendment after the
Planning Commission's meeting on July 25.
At the City Council, Economic Development Authority, and Planning Commission workshop on
August 3, the Planning Commission re- convened their meeting from their July 25 meeting to con-
tinue their discussion relative to vehicle repair uses. At the workshop, staff explained the current
zoning regulations for automobile repair uses and the proposed text amendment. The Planning
Commission expressed concerns for potential adverse impacts vehicle repair uses might have on
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
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residential properties. The Commission generally supported the idea of deleting the current defi-
nition for "automobile repair, major" and "automobile repair, minor" and adding a new definition
that effectively merged major and minor repair as a combined use. The Commission also sup-
ported the idea of allowing vehicle repair uses in certain commercial zoning districts as permitted
or conditional use, subject to conditions.
The Commission discussed how the proposed ordinance amendment might impact existing non-
conforming vehicle repair uses and potential negative impacts neighboring residential property
owners might experience if existing vehicle repair uses did not comply with the conditions pro-
posed in the zoning text amendment. In the Sunbelt Sales and Leasing case, some members be-
lieved that since major automotive repair was never permitted for this used car dealership, the
owner should apply for an amendment to their conditional use permit. The City Attorney explained
that Sunbelt Sales and Leasing's conditional use permit was only for auto sales with minor repair
as defined in the Zoning Ordinance at the time their conditional use permit was granted. Its non-
conforming status was created when the City amended the Zoning Ordinance in 2006 whereby
vehicle sales, display, and rental are no longer permitted in the B -2 District. The introduction of
automobile major repair for Sunbelt Sales and Leasing (as currently defined in the Zoning Ordin-
ance) would be an expanded use to their nonconforming status that never received City approval.
The Planning Commission unanimously (4 ayes to 0 nays) recommended to the City Council that
the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment as presented on August 3 be approved, with the
condition that "residential streets" as referenced in the permitted use with conditions and condi-
tional use sections of the proposed ordinance amendment include a description to its meaning. It
was suggested that the local street description as described in the Transportation Element of the
adopted Future Vision 2030 Comprehensive Plan be referenced in these conditions.
An excerpt from the Planning Commission's unapproved minutes for their July 25, 2011 meeting
is attached.
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On June 15, 2011, the City Council directed city staff to review the City's Zoning Ordinance as it
relates to automobile repair services in the Retail Business District, B -2, and Planned Business
District, P -B. The current ordinance regulations allow minor and major automobile repair only by
conditional use permit in the B -3 District.
This discussion was prompted by Sunbelt Sales and Leasing's proposal to lease a portion of their
building at 7510 East Point Douglas Road to an individual that performs minor and major auto-
mobile repair. Because Sunbelt Sales and Leasing's property is zoned B -2, the proposed major
automotive repair land use is not permitted at this location. Determining that major automotive re-
pair was not allowed at this property is based on City Resolution No. 79 -108 dated August 1,
1979. This resolution granted a conditional use permit for an automobile sales lot to Wilbur
Husaby for property at 7510 East Point Douglas Road. One of the conditions in this resolution
states that "No engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, power train work, body work or painting
of automobiles shall be allowed on the property." A copy of this resolution and Mr. Husaby's ac-
ceptance of the conditions dated August 21, 1979 are attached.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
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In 1992, Mr. Beattie proposed to operate a used automotive sales lot at 7510 East Point Douglas
Road. The City Council approved a resolution granting Sunbelt Sales and Leasing's a conditional
use permit on October 21, 1992. Approval of this application was subject to the City approving a
zoning text amendment to allow automotive dealerships as a conditional use in the Retail Busi-
ness District, B -2, because at that time, the City's Zoning Ordinance did not allow auto sales,
leasing, or rentals in the B -2 District. The City Council approved an ordinance amendment on No-
vember 4, 1992 to allow outdoor display of passenger automobiles as a conditional use in the B -2
District (Ord. No. 579). This ordinance included a provision that as an accessory use, repair of
passenger automobiles which are on the property for sale, lease, and rental shall be limited to
minor automobile repair. A copy of Ordinance No. 579 is attached. A copy of Resolution No. 92-
250 approving a conditional use permit for a new and used automotive dealership that sells,
leases, and rents automobiles is also attached.
In 1994, Mr. Beattie purchased the former Pineridge Floral property at 7528 East Point Douglas
Road and filed an amendment to his conditional use permit to expand his outdoor display of new
and used automobiles to that property. Resolution No. 94 -245 amending Resolution No. 92 -250
was approved by the City Council on November 16, 1994. The Zoning Ordinance at that time still
did not permit major automotive repair in the B -2 District. A copy of Resolution No. 94 -245 is
attached.
In 1998, Sunbelt Sales and Leasing filed for an amendment to their conditional use permit to de-
molish the former Pineridge Floral building to construct a new sales building /showroom at 7528
East Point Douglas Road. The Zoning Ordinance still did not allow major automotive repair in the
B -2 District. A copy of Resolution No. 98 -206 is attached.
At the June 15, 2011 City Council workshop, the City Council expressed some interest in the
possibility of allowing automotive repair services in more areas of the community. Rezoning the
Sunbelt Sales and Leasing's property to B -3 was briefly discussed, but there were concerns for
certain land uses allowed in the B -3 District and potential adverse effects they may have on abut-
ting residential properties. It was also acknowledged that Village Transmission located across the
street from Sunbelt is a nonconforming use in the B -2 District.
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The City's Zoning Ordinance currently divides vehicle repair businesses into two categories:
"Automobile Repair, Minor" and "Automobile Repair, Major." Both definitions from the Zoning
Ordinance read as follows:
"AUTOMOBILE REPAIR, MAJOR: General repair and rebuilding of trailers, including body-
work, framework and major painting service."
"AUTOMOBILE REPAIR, MINOR: The replacement or repair of any part, which does not re-
quire the removal of the engine head or pan, engine, transmission or differential; incidental
body and fender work, minor painting and upholstering service when such services are ap-
plied to passenger automobiles and trucks not in excess of seven thousand (7,000) pounds'
gross vehicle weight."
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Ryan Schroeder
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Automobile minor and major repair are permitted uses in the General Business District, B -3, when
the use is entirely within a building. If any part of the automobile repair business operates outside
a building, then the business must obtain the City's approval for a conditional use permit. Auto-
mobile major repair and auto body /painting when conducted inside a building are permitted uses
in the Limited Industry District (1 -1), General Industrial District (1 -2), and the Railroad Access
Industrial District (1 -5).
The two tables below show the current zoning and proposed ordinance.
Current Ordinance
B -1,
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Automobile Repair, both major and
Permitted use
minor repair within a building
Automobile Repair, both major and
Permitted use by
conditional use
minor repair outside a building
permit
Automotive, trailer, recreational
vehicles, boat/marine, and farm
implement establishments for
Permitted use
display, hire, service, and sales
conducted entirely within a building.
Automotive, trailer, recreational
vehicles, boat/marine, and farm
Permitted use by
implement establishments for
conditional use
display, hire, service, and sales
permit
conducted outside a building.
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The Limited Business District, B -1, is primarily an office district allowing office uses and medical
clinics as permitted uses. Conditional uses allowed by conditional use permits include banks with
drive -up facilities, senior care facilities, and schools. The B -1 District is intended to provide a
buffer between residential areas and more intensive commercial zoning districts.
The Neighborhood Commercial Business District, B -N, was created in 2003 to give the City
greater control over commercial developments adjacent to residential areas. This district has
more rigorous screening and landscaping standards than that required in other districts. This dis-
trict has yet to be applied to any area in Cottage Grove.
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The Retail Business District, B -2, is the most prevalent commercial zoning district in the City (304
acres). In addition to allowing the B -1 land uses, restaurants and most retail uses are permitted.
Restaurants with liquor licenses and drive - through facilities are allowed by conditional use permit.
Auto sales or auto repair are not allowed in the B -1 or B -2 Districts.
The General Business District, B -3, is intended to include highway and auto - oriented businesses
as well as "quasi- industrial and wholesale enterprises" that do not need an industrial setting but
have considerable customer contact. Generally, B -3 uses are seen as having greater impact on
surrounding properties and are, therefore, not suitable near residential areas. Permitted uses in-
clude B -1 and B -2 uses as well as auto repair, auto sales, building material stores, currency ex-
change, hotel /motels, and adult uses.
The Planned Business District, P -B, is located along West Point Douglas Road, north of Jamaica
Avenue. The intent of this District was to allow a mix of retail and low intensity industrial uses,
such as office showroom, office warehouse, or light industrial uses.
Alternatively to amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow motor vehicle repair /service in more
commercial zoning districts, rezoning land to General Business District (B -3) would increase the
amount of land area motor vehicle repair businesses could locate within. In doing this, other land
uses permitted in the B -3 District that might be considered incompatible with residential uses will
also have additional B -3 zoned properties to consider in the City. The following map and table
shows the locations and acreage of various commercial districts currently in the City:
COi IME#2tCAL ZOI ING ()!STRICT
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25 acres'
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304 acres
B -3
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47 acres
Total Commercially Zoned Land
1 546 acres
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If minor and major automobile repair is permitted in the B -2 District, certain conditions should be
considered in the proposed ordinance amendment to ensure abutting residential uses or residen-
tial zoning districts are properly protected from potential adverse impacts. In the attached text
amendment, there are a number of conditions for your consideration. If an applicant is unable to
meet all the conditions, they will then need to file for a conditional use permit.
Public Hearing Notice
A public hearing has been scheduled for the City Council meeting on August 10, 2011. A notice
announcing this public hearing was published in the South Washington County Bulletin on July
25, 2011.
Considerations
Staff reviewed zoning ordinances from other communities to see how they regulate automobile
repair and service businesses. The results showed a variety of definitions for vehicle repair uses
and an array of zoning district classifications that allow them as permitted uses or by conditional
use permit. A summary of the ordinance requirements from seven other communities is attached.
In the future, the Planning Division will evaluate the permitted uses and conditional uses, devel-
opment standards, and other performance regulations in each commercial zoning district. Work-
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If minor and major automobile repair is permitted in the B -2 District, certain conditions should be
considered in the proposed ordinance amendment to ensure abutting residential uses or residen-
tial zoning districts are properly protected from potential adverse impacts. In the attached text
amendment, there are a number of conditions for your consideration. If an applicant is unable to
meet all the conditions, they will then need to file for a conditional use permit.
Public Hearing Notice
A public hearing has been scheduled for the City Council meeting on August 10, 2011. A notice
announcing this public hearing was published in the South Washington County Bulletin on July
25, 2011.
Considerations
Staff reviewed zoning ordinances from other communities to see how they regulate automobile
repair and service businesses. The results showed a variety of definitions for vehicle repair uses
and an array of zoning district classifications that allow them as permitted uses or by conditional
use permit. A summary of the ordinance requirements from seven other communities is attached.
In the future, the Planning Division will evaluate the permitted uses and conditional uses, devel-
opment standards, and other performance regulations in each commercial zoning district. Work-
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shops will be held to discuss broader implications these text amendments will have to the
commercial and industrial zoning districts.
Nonconforming Uses
At the workshop on August 3, the group discussed how various nonconforming vehicle repair
uses within the community could be allowed in the B -2 District without requiring the property
owner having to obtain the City's approval of a conditional use permit. In consideration for neigh-
boring property owners, it is important that these existing nonconforming vehicle repair uses are
not exempt from other zoning regulations (e.g. glare, noise, lighting, screening, etc.). If Council
decides to allow these nonconforming uses as permitted uses in the B -2 District, the City Attorney
has prepared the following language:
Title 11- 1013-2; Permitted Uses in the B -2 District
g) A vehicle repair use not meeting these conditions must obtain a conditional use per-
mit from the City; except that vehicle repair uses as an accessory or principal use in
existence as of January 1, 2011 are permitted if they comply with clauses b, c, d, e,
f, h, i and j of this paragraph 62 of Section 11 -108 -2 and clauses b, c, d, f, g, h, i, j,
k, and I of paragraph 20 of Section 11- 10B -4. Such uses will be deemed legally
nonconforming with respect to any noncompliance with clauses a and k.
Title 11- 108 -4; Conditional Uses in the B -2 District
n) A vehicle repair use not meeting these conditions must obtain a conditional use per-
mit from the City; except that vehicle repair uses as an accessory or principal use in
existence as of January 1, 2011 are permitted if they comply with clauses b, c, d, f,
g, h, i, j, k, and I of paragraph 20 of Section 11- 108 -4. Such uses will be deemed
legally nonconforming with respect to any noncompliance with clauses a, a and k.
Inserting this language into the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment will permit those existing
nonconforming vehicle repair uses and Sunbelt Sales and Leasing to continue operating as they
have in the past without having to obtain the City's approval for a conditional use permit. These
nonconforming businesses cannot expand their use without the City's review and approval. If this
language is supported by the City Council, it should also be inserted in Title 11- 108 -2, Permitted
Uses and Title 11- 1013-4, Conditional Uses in the B -2 District.
That the City Council adopts an ordinance amending Title 11 -1 -3, Rules of Word Construction;
Definitions and the permitted and conditional use sections within the B -2, B -3, and P -B Districts of
the Zoning Ordinance for purposes of allowing vehicle repair uses as a permitted use with condi-
tions and conditional use with conditions in the B -2, B -3 and P -B Districts. A copy of the draft
Zoning Ordinance amendment as recommended by the Planning Commission is attached.
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AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA
AMENDING TITLE 11, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 3: RULES OF WORD
CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITIONS; TITLE 11, CHAPTER 108, RETAIL BUSINESS
DISTRICT; TITLE 11, CHAPTER 10C, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; AND TITLE
11, CHAPTER 10D, PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT OF THE CITY CODES
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 11, Chapter 1,
Section 3; Rules of Word Construction; Definitions by deleting certain words and
definitions and adding certain new words and definitions as shown below:
11 -1 -3: RULES OF WORD CONSTRUCTION; DEFINITIONS:
The phrase "used for" shall include the phrases "arranged for ", "designed for ", "intended
for", "maintained for" and "occupied for ".
For the purposes of this Title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
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46 SECTION 2. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
47 Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 11, Chapter 106-
48 2, Permitted Uses in the Retail Business District by inserting the following language:
49 ARTICLE B. RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT, B -2
50 11- 10B -2: Permitted Uses: No structure or land shall be used except for one or more of
51 the following uses, or uses deemed similar by the Council:
52 62 Vehicle repair, subject to these conditions:
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69 g) A vehicle repair use not meeting these conditions must obtain a conditional use
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71 h) Auto body repair is prohibited.
72 i) Test driving vehicles on local residential streets as described in th
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75 j) Repair of commercial vehicle Class I and Class II are prohibited
76 k) Landscaping must be in compliance with 11 -6 -4 of the City Code
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81 SECTION 3. AMENDMENT 'The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
82 Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 11, Chapter 1013-
83 4, Conditional Uses by inserting new language to read as follows:
84 ARTICLE B. RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT, B -2
85 11- 108 -4: Conditional Uses: No structure or land shall be used for one or more of
86 the following uses except by conditional use permit:
87 Any conditional uses as permitted in the B -1 District (Section 11 -10A -4 of this Chapter).
88 20. Vehicle repair, subject to these conditions:
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g) The hours of operation may be restricted to limit impacts to adjacent uses.
110 h) Auto bod repair is prohibited.
111 i) Additional landscaping and screening on the site may be required to limit sight
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117 1) Advertisina sianaae facina residential uses is prohibited.
118 m} Landscaping must be in compliance of 11 -6 -5 of the Citv Code.
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120 SECTION 4. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
121 Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 11, Chapter 10C-
122 2, Permitted Uses by amending the following to read as follows:
123 ARTICLE C. GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, B -3
124 11- 10C -2: PERMITTED USES: No structure or land shall be used except for one or
125 more of the following uses, or uses deemed similar by the City Council:
126 1. All permitted uses and permitted uses with conditions within the B -2 Retail Business
127 District (Section 11 -10B -2 of this T-itleChC�
128 2. Air - conditioning and heating sales and repair establishments.
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132 4- Automobile, trailer, recreational vehicles, boats /marine, and farm implement
133 establishments for display, hire, service, and sales conducted entirely within a
134 building, including, as incidental to these major uses, all repair work in
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136 a- Building materials; provided, that they are conducted entirely within an enclosed
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138 6 5. Casket supplies and monument sales.
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140 9 Rental services, including the leasing of automobiles, utility trailers, household
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144 SECTION 5. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
145 Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 11, Chapter 10C-
146 4, Conditional Uses by adding and deleting certain language and re- numbering to read
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148 ARTICLE C. GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT, B -3
149 11- 10C -4: CONDITIONAL USES: No structure or land shall be used for one or more of
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151 3. Auto bodv repair
152 3 Automotive, motorcycle, trailer, recreation vehicles for display, hire, service,
153 rental and /or sales conducted outside a building.
154 4 Automotive repair, both majGr and M i ROF repair, when conducted Guts-ide a
155 building. This shall Ret be Gonstrued te inclu'de autemebile, tractor, or maGhine
156 salvage and used parts yards.
157 20. Vehicle repair as allowed by conditional use permit in Section 11 -108 -4 of the B-
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160 SECTION 6. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
161 Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 1,1, Chapter 10D-
162 2, Permitted, Uses by inserting the following to read as follows:
163 ARTICLE D. Planned Business District, P -B
164 11- 10D -2: PERMITTED USES: No structure or land shall be used except for one or
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166 42. Vehicle repair as allowed in Section 11` -106 -2 of the B -2 District's permitted uses.
167 42- 43 . Veterinarian hospitals /clinics (inside a building). (Ord. 623, 1 17 1996;
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170 SECTION 7. AMENDMENT "The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
171 Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Title 11, Chapter 1 OD
172 42, Conditional Uses by amending the following to read as follows:
173 ARTICLE D. Planned Business District, P -B
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174 11- 10D -4: CONDITIONAL USES: No structure or land shall be used except for one or
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189 SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
190 from and after its adoption and publication according to law.
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WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales and Leasing, Inc. has submitted an application
for an amendment to a conditional use permit to allow construction of a new
sales building/ showroom for the property at 7528 East Point Douglas Road; and
WHEREAS, the Sunbelt Sales and Leasing, Inc. property is legally
described as:
Lots 11, 12, and 13; Block 11 of Thompson Grove Estates 8th
Addition, Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota.
Commonly described as 7510 and 7528 East Point Douglas Road
South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Cottage Grove held
public hearing and reviewed the application at their meeting on October 26,
1998; and
WHEREAS, testimony by Judd Beattie, owner of Sunbelt Sales and
Leasing, was received and entered into the public record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended on an 8 to 1 vote
that the application be approved, subject to conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, that the Conditional Use Permit
amendment proposed by Sunbelt Sales and Leasing, Inc. to allow the
construction of a new sales building /showroom shall be approved, subject to the
® following conditions:
Res. No. 98 -206
Page 2
® 1. All vehicles displayed or parked outside shall be in good running
condition. Wrecked or inoperable vehicles shall not be stored on the
site, unless they are inside the building.
Exterior lighting for security purposes shall deflect light away from
adjoining residential properties and the public street.
3. The roof, hood, etc. of vehicles shall not be used for displaying
advertising media. This shall not be construed to prohibit
information /warranty /price list on a window of the vehicle. Pinwheels,
pennants, streamers and other attention - attracting devices are
prohibited. Antenna pennants would be allowed.
4. The applicant shall maintain a solid fence at the rear property line.
5. The applicant record on all lots which comprise the site a restrictive
covenant which states that the lots function as one for purposes of the
site plan, setbacks, circulation and parking, and other applicable
ordinance criteria. The covenant precludes sale of the lots
independently so long as the property use is as a passenger vehicle
sales and display operation. The applicant, with the City's permission,
may remove the covenant if the site use changes or if the site is
otherwise brought into compliance with ordinance requirements of the
site land use.
All landscaping and irrigation on the public right -of -way is at the
owner's risk. The City is not liable for any damage to these
improvements and they must be relocated at the owner's cost if the
city must do work within the right -of -way.
7. The applicant revise the site landscape plan to increase the amount of
open space similar in intent to that depicted on Exhibits L and M. Site
landscaping should be similar or better in scope and design to that
found within the immediate commercial neighborhood. The
commercial neighborhood is defined as the properties along East Point
Douglas Road from Super America to the site. The landscape plan
shall include overstory trees, ornamental trees, and shrubbery and will
include plantings along the back of the lot to aid in buffering the site
from the adjoining residential uses. A final plan must be submitted and
approved by the Planning Division prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the new office building.
8. Installation of landscaping would occur in the spring of 1999 consistent
with the approved plan. A letter of credit in the amount of 150 percent
® of the landscape estimate should be submitted to the city prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new office building.
Res. No. 98 -206
Page 3
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9. The applicant will repave the existing parking lot and stripe it to provide
direction regarding site circulation, customer parking, and designated
display areas. Paving may occur up to one year after approval by the
Council. The applicant shall submit a letter of credit in the amount of
150 percent of the paving and striping estimate to the city prior to
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the new office building.
10. Up to two ramps or elevated display areas are permitted on site so
long as they are incorporated into the final landscape plan.
11. The applicant conduct some minor grading within the green space in
the north to depress that area slightly, to provide some minor drainage
retention.
12. The applicant remove the black top area in the east which overlaps the
property line. Further, blacktop will be removed to permit on -site
landscaping in the east.
Passed this 4th day of November 1998.
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WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales and Leasing, Inc. filed a Conditional Use Permit application to amend
City Resolution No. 92 -250, a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for purposes of
expanding the outdoor display area for new and used passenger vehicles on property legally
described as:
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"Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 11, Thompson Grove Estates 8th Addition, Cottage
Grove, Washington County, Minnesota ".
Commonly described as 7510 and 7528 East Point Douglas Road, Cottage Grove,
Minnesota.
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 500 feet of
the above described property and published in the Washington County Bulletin; and
WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales & Leasing occupies an existing building located at 7510 East
Point Douglas Road. The building is used for an office and service /maintenance shop (two
attached service bays) and new /used passenger vehicles that are for sale, rent and lease are
displayed along the perimeter of the property boundary lines. The rear yard setback for the
existing building and parking setbacks do not comply.witih the minimum requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance. The existing five foot high wood fence located along the rear lot line also
does not comply with the six foot high screening requirement; and
WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales & Leasing has purchased the adjoining property (Pineridge
Floral) located at 7528 East Point Douglas Road, The rear yard setback for this existing
building and parking setbacks also do not comply with the minimum requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales & Leasing's immediate plan is to expand their outdoor storage
and display of new and used passenger vehicles on the Pineridge Floral parcel. The existing
Pineridge Floral business will continue to occupy the property and existing building for an
undetermined period of time; and
Resolution No. 94 -245
Page 2
WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales & Leasing's future plan is to demolish the Pineridge Floral
building, close certain access drives, and build an addition to their existing building (Exhibit
"B"); and
WHEREAS, The City is allowing reasonable use of both properties and the existence of
nonconformities until such time a change is made to Exhibit "A ", or another application
amending this Conditional Use Permit is required. The City will re- evaluate these
nonconformities at that time and will require certain improvements for purposes of mitigating
there impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 26, 1994 and
October 24, 1994 and by a vote of 7 ayes to I nay, recommends to the City Council the
approval of this request, subject to certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, two neighboring residential property owners submitted a statement of
"Issues and Concerns" for this proposal. This statement was read aloud at the October 24, 1994
Planning Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, it was acknowledged that the proposed landscaping, improvements by the
applicant will increase the front yard "green space ", but did not want these improvements to
conflict with the applicant's future development plans and potential for this site.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage
Grove, Washington County, Minnesota hereby approves an amendment to Resolution No. 92-
250, a resolution approving the original Conditional Use Permit application made by Sunbelt
Sales and Leasing, Inc. for purposes of allowing the outdoor display of new and used passenger
vehicles on property legally described above, subject to the following conditions:
1. All vehicles displayed or parked outside shall be in good running condition.
Wrecked or inoperable vehicles shall not be stored on the site, unless they are
inside the building_
2. The trash dumpster shall be enclosed or screened so as not to be visible from
abutting property or street. A gate shall be constructed on the front of the trash
enclosure.
3. Exterior lighting for security purposes shall deflect light away from adjoining
residential properties or public streets.
4. No vehicle shall be on a mounted or elevated platform.
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Resolution No. 94 -245
Page 3
5. Windows, roof, hood, etc. of vehicles shall not be used for displaying advertising
media. This shall not be construed to prohibit information /warranty /price list on
a window of the vehicle. Pinwheels, pennants, streamers and other attention -
attracting devices are prohibited. Antenna pennants would be allowed.
6. The applicant shall maintain the solid fence at the rear property line.
7. "Stop" signs shall be installed at all driveway exits. The signs shall be 30" X 30"
in size. The bottom of the sign must be 7 feet above the ground and between 3 -6
feet away from the curb.
8. All landscaping improvements on the public right -of -way is at the owners risk.
The City is not liable for any damage to said improvements.
9. As a minimum, this Conditional Use Permit will be administratively reviewed on
an annual basis or when Pineridge Floral vacates the premises and said building
is converted to a different use. The purpose of this review is to insure all
conditions specified herein are complied with.
10. The applicant shall combine the two lots of record into one taxing parcel. A
certified copy of this lot combination from the Washington County
Assessor /Treasurers office shall be provided to the Planning Division before
December 31, 1994.
11. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit is based on the overall layout as shown
in Exhibit "A ", except only one vehicle for sale, lease, rent or outdoor storage
shall be permitted within the 30 foot front setback of the Pineridge Floral
property while the existing Pineridge Floral building is occupied by a business
unrelated to Sunbelt Sales and Leasing. The location of this one (1) display space
shall be in the northwest corner of the Pmerdge Floral parcel.
12. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit does not include the improvements
shown in the conceptual landscape plan without the.existence of the Pineridge
Floral building (Exhibit "B "). An amendment to this Conditional Use Permit
shall be applied for by the applicant prior to Pineridge Floral building being
raised.
13. The City must approve an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit for any
changes that are not shown in Exhibit "A ".
14. The applicant will be required to make significant improvements to the site plan,
consisting of landscaping, screening to adjoining residential properties and
OffiGIRM
Resolution No. 94 -245
Page 4
improvements to the parking lot when an amendment to the Conditional Use
Permit is applied for, which shall be prior to the Pineridge Floral building being
raised.
Passed unanimously this 16th day of November, 1994.
John D. Denzer, Mayor
Attest:
Caron M. Stransky, Cit Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 92 -250
RESOLUTION APPROVING SUNBELT SALES AND LEASING, INC.'S
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OCCUPY PROPERTY LOCATED AT 7510 EAST
POINT DOUGLAS ROAD FOR PURPOSES OF OPERATING A NEW AND USED
AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIP THAT SELLS, LEASES, AND RENTS AUTOMOBILES
WHEREAS, Sunbelt Sales and Leasing,
a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
dealership on property legally describe<
"Lot 11, Block 11, Thompson Grove
according to the recorded plat
Washington County, Minnesota ".
Inc. made application for
new and used automotive
as:
Estates Eighth Addition,
thereof, Cottage Grove,
Commonly described as 7510 East Point Douglas Road; Cottage
Grove, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the applicant has also a pending (Planning Case No.
ZA92 -44) text amendment application for purposes of allowing new
and used automotive dealerships as a conditional use within the "B-
3", General Business District; and
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to property owners
within 500 feet of the above described property and published in
the Washington County Bulletin; and
WHEREAS, no testimony was received in opposition of the
requested Conditional Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on
September 28, 1992 and unanimously recommends to the City Council
the approval of this request, subject to certain conditions and
that the revised site plan be returned to the Planning Commission
for their approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of
Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, that the Conditional
Use Permit application made by Sunbelt Sales and Leasing Inc. to
occupy property legally described above for purposes of operating
a new and used automotive dealership shall be approved as shown on
the site plan labeled Exhibit " and dated August 17, 1992;
subject to the following conditions.
1. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon the
Zoning Te amendment is approved to allow for automotive
dealerships (Conditional Use Permit) within the 11 B -2
District.
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Resolution No. 92 -250
Page 2
2.
All vehicles displayed or parked outside shall be in good
running condition: Wrecked or inoperable vehicles shall not
be stored on the site, unless they are inside the building.
3.
If trash dumpsters are stored outside of the building, a trash
enclosure structure shall be constructed in accordance with
Ordinance No. 522. Prior to its construction, plans must be
reviewed by City staff and a building permit issued by the
city.
4.
A building permit shall be obtained prior to any remodeling of
the building.
5.
All signage on the site shall comply with the provisions of
the Sign ordinance.
6.
"Potholes" and areas where the bituminous surface has
deteriorated shall be repaired.
7.
The western most access drive along Hefner Avenue shall be
removed. The bituminous and concrete material lying between
the roadway of Hefner Avenue and the property line shall be
removed and replaced with sod and landscaping material. New
curbing shall be constructed between the existing curb along
Hefner Avenue and the new curbing placed along East Point
Douglas Road. The applicant is responsible for removing the
driveway and construction of new curbing. Construction of the
curb shall be in accordance to City Standards.
S. The Building Official and Eire Marshal shall inspect the
building and certify it for occupancy before any occupancy or
use of the building.
9. Exterior lighting for security purposes shall be installed and
arranged so as to deflect light away from adjoining
residential properties or public streets.
10. No vehicle shall be on a mounted or elevated platform.
11. Landscaping shall be installed along East Point Douglas Road
and Hefner Avenue. It is required that the applicant provide
the Planning Department with a copy of their proposed
landscape plan for review and approval. The applicant and
staff will work together to determine the number and size of
plantings:
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Resolution No. 92-250
Page 3
12. The applicant shall submit a bonafide cost estimate of the
landscaping improvements, driveway removal and curb
construction. A letter of credit in the amount of 125 percent
of such estimate shall be submitted to and approved by the
City before any building permits or occupancy of the property.
Upon completion of the required improvements, the
owner /applicant shall in writing, inform the City that said
improvements have been completed. The city shall retain the
financial guarantee for a period of one year to insure the
survival of the plantings.
13. windows, roofs, hoods, etc. of vehicles shall not be used for
displaying advertising media. This shall not -be. construed to
prohibit information /warranty /price list on a window of the
vehicle. Pinwheels, pennants, streamers and other attention -
attracting devices are prohibited. Antenna pennants would be
allowed.
14. The applicant shall maintain the solid fence at the rear
property line.
Passed this 21st day of October, 1992.
1
JVin D. Denier, ayor
Attest°
Councilperson Raun
Councilperson Buth
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ORDINANCE NO. 579
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA
AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING
SECTION 28- 59(c), CONDITIONAL USES FOR THE "B -2", RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota,
does ordain as. follows:
Section 1. Amendment. "The Code of the City of Cottage, County of
Washington, State of Minnesota" shall be amended by amending Chapter 28, Section
59(c), Conditional Uses for purposes of inserting the following:
Sec. 28 -59. "B -2" Retail Business District
(c) Conditional Uses.
(17) Outdoor display of "passenger automobiles" sale, lease or rental;
provided, that a minimum of one indoor service bay is provided on the
property. For purposes of this section, an indoor service bay shall
mean a fully enclosed structure that is structurally part of the
principle building and allows for the parking of a passenger
automobile(s) entirely within said building. Accessory use for repair
of passenger omob' which are on the propert or sale, lease
an rental shall be limited to minor automobile repair. Passenger
automobile shall mean any motor vehicle (including pickup trucks and
vans) designed and used for carrying of not more than 15 persons
including the driver and does not include motorcycles, motor scooter,
boats, recreation vehicles, campers and/or trailers.
Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its adoption and publication according to law.
Passed this 4th day of November, 1992.
John D, Denze , Mayor
Attest:
Caron Stransky, City CIe K
Introduced by: Councilman Raun
Seconded by: Councilman Wolcott
Ayes: 5 Nays: 0
City of
Cotta Grove
Mrnesota
7516 80th Street South / Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016
November 6, 1989
Planning Department
City of Cottage Grove
7516 - 80th Street South
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
To Whom It May Concern:
512 • 456 -;Idw
I do hereby accept the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit as specified
in Resolution No. 79 -108 passed by the Cottage Grove City Council on
August i, 1979.
Signature
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Date
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RESOLUTION NO. 7 108
RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL: USE PERTAIT.'FOR AY AUTO-
MOBILE SALES LOT TO WILBUR HUSABY.
WHEREAS, Wilbur Husaby has filed an application for a conditional
use permit to operate an out -door automobile sales lot at 7510 Point
Douglas Drive, said property being legally described as:
Lot 11, Block 11, Thompson's Grove Estates, 8th Addition,
commonly known as 7510 Point Douglas Drive, Cottage Grove,
Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commision of the City of Cottage
Grove held a public hearing on said application on March 26, 1979,•
and subsequently recommended approval of the same at the meeting of
July 23 1979, but that the permit be subject to certain conditions,
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the application on the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and finding them to be
proper and appropriate in view of the circumstances, and
WHEREAS, the proposed use will not cause a traffic hazard or, con-
gestion;-and-the adjacent land will not be adversely affected bec -ause
of traffic generation, noise, glare or other nuisance characteristics,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Cottage
trove, Washington County, State of Minnesota, that the application
of Wilbur Husaby for a conditional use permit for an out -door auto-
mobile sales lot on the above - described shall be and the same hereby
is, approved, on the following conditions:
1. That lighting must be directed away from the adjacent resi-
dential area.
2. No engine overhauls, transmission overhauls, power train work,
body work or painting of automobiles shall be allowed on the property.
3. No inoperative vehicles shall be stored on the site.
. 4. Sufficient parking shall be provided at the rear of the build-
ing for customers and employees.
S. That one curb cut on Point Douglas Drive and one curb cut on
Hefner Avenue shall be closed.
6. That the sales lot shall not be open for business after 10
p.m.
7. That the underground gasoline storage tank shall either be
removed or filled with sand.
S. That no outside audio system shall be used.
9. That the existing landscaping on Point Douglas Drive and
Hefner shall remain and shall be maintained.
10. That the maximum number of vehicles allowed to be parked
on the sales lots shall conform to the requirements used for parking
in the 11 -2 District.
Passed this lst day of A „ , 1979.
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Attest:
Cler '
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EXCERPT FROM UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JULY 25, 2011
6.2 Auto Repair Ordinance Amendment — Case TA11 -016
The City of Cottage Grove has applied for an amendment to the City's Zoning Ordinance
relative to motor vehicle repair and auto body repair businesses in commercial zoning
districts. (The public hearing will be held by the City Council on August 10, 2011.)
Parr provided a brief history on why this amendment is being proposed. She stated that on
August 3, 2011, there will be a joint meeting with the Planning Commission, City Council,
and Economic Development Authority to generally talk about the City's commercial districts.
The discussion will center on the City's vision, if we should more comprehensively look at
our commercial districts, and revising our ordinances to be more reflective of our vision.
There may be some open areas to create new economic development while still preserving
our important adjacent residential community.
McCool summarized the staff report and recommended approval of the ordinance amend-
ment.
The Planning Commission held a lengthy discussion that covered the distinction between
auto body work and auto repair work. The Commission discussed how nonconforming ve-
hicle repair uses should be dealt with if they cannot meet the ten proposed conditions. The
discussion included how to differentiate between a nonconforming use and a legal noncon-
forming use. The definitions for automobile major and minor repair and the proposed vehicle
repair definition were reviewed. Other topics discussed by the Planning Commission pertain
to the following:
• Uses permitted in the B -2 and B -3 districts;
• Impacts the proposed ordinance amendment might have on existing nonconforming
vehicle repair businesses;
• Conditional use permits apply to property, not ownership;
• Enforcement;
• Potential impacts auto repair businesses may have on adjacent residential and com-
mercial properties; and
• Aesthetic issues such as storage of inoperable vehicles on the site.
Treber asked if there were any public comments.
Judd Beattie, owner of Sunbelt Sales and Leasing, stated that due to the change in the
economy, they want to lease out two bays in their shop area to a local couple who has been
in auto repair business for 30 years. He explained that there was a misunderstanding when
they received their conditional use permit in 1992 for a car lot and the minor and major auto
repair was never defined clearly. It was his understanding that major auto repair was the
auto body repair, which he knew would be inappropriate adjacent to residential properties.
He stated that he did not realize that the CUP regulated what types of repairs could be done
Excerpt from Unapproved Planning Commission Minutes
Auto Repair Ordinance Amendment —Case TA11 -016
July 25, 2011
Page 2 of 2
in a closed garage. They are trying to clear up this misunderstanding. He believes any kind
of mechanical work inside a closed garage should be allowed. He then expressed concern
about being required to get another conditional use permit due to the cost and amount of
time it requires. He applied for three CUPS and every resident adjacent to his property has
signed a petition each time in support his business being there. He stated the proposal for
leasing the space will not change anything. Sunbelt Auto will keep one of the three bays and
the other business will occupy two bays and the office. He requested that if the City decides
to require a CUP for major auto repair that his CUP for minor auto repair be changed to
major auto repair so he would not have to go back a fourth time. He also asked if the re-
quirement that garage doors be closed at all times be removed.
There were no other public comments.
The Planning Commission continued discussing the proposed ordinance amendment. Some
Commissioners were in favor of not distinguishing the definition for major and minor auto re-
pair. The Commission further discussed if vehicle repair is a permitted use with conditions in
the B -2 District or if a conditional use permit should be required for all auto repair uses.
McCool asked if the suggested conditions to the permitted use with conditions and to the
conditional use permit were properly addressed. The Commission briefly discussed the fol-
lowing conditions: 1) Garage service doors open or closed while vehicles are being repaired;
2) a six -foot fence should be required to enclose inoperable vehicles on properties that are
within 100 feet of residential property; 3) determining how long an inoperable vehicle can be
parked on a property; 4) if the five existing business be exempt or part of a conditional permit
review process.
Councilmember Olsen stated that on August 3 a joint meeting with the City Council, Planning
Commission, and Economic Development Authority will be held. He noted that from the di-
alogue there has been a lot of reference to waiting for more information from the City Attor-
ney and suggested that the Commission consider tabling this discussion to the August 3
workshop and have the City Attorney present to provide further clarification. The EDA would
also have the opportunity to provide input as this could have significant impact on business
development and growth, particularly regarding changes to the B -2 zoning district.
Brittain made a motion to table the discussion for further discussion on August 3 and
to bring it back for formal action at the next Commission meeting or to reconvene
their meeting at the workshop meeting on August 3, 2011. Rambacher seconded.
Motion passed unanimously (6 ayes to 0 nays).