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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983 03-31 PCP Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 83011 Applicant: Robert Adelmann Location: 6501 Humboldt Avenue North Request: Site and Building Plan, Special Use The applicant seeks site and building plan and special use permit approval to construct an addition to the service station at the northwest corner of 65th and Humboldt Avenues North. The property is bounded by 65th Avenue North on the south, by Humboldt Avenue North on the east and by the North Lyn Apartments (zoned R5) on the north and west. The land in question is zoned C2 and service stations are special uses in the C2 zone. The proposed addition is to the south end of the east wing of the building. The ex- pansion will enclose the entrance area to the restrooms and will include a remodeling of the counter area, moving it to the southeast corner of the building. The addition will move the south wall of the east wing 8' 2%Z" southward. The east wall of this addition and approximately 12' of the south wall will be covered with windows in anodized aluminum thermo-break frames. The remaining 13' of the south wall will be brick, the same type as is presently in use on the exterior walls of the building. The southeast corner of the building is to be bounded by a planter containing 9 Maney Junipers in a bed covered with rock mulch. The addition is to be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system in accord- ance with Chapter 5 of the City ordinances. The applicant's architect has explained that the existing restrooms are not accessible to the handicapped and he does not propose to make them so accessible with this remodeling. It is the opinion of the Building Official , however, that the proposed addition and remodeling are extensive enough that modification of the restrooms to assure handicapped accessibility is required. We should also point out that the plans indicate signery on the south face of a brick chimney type structure extending above the roof-line. Such roof signs are presently in place and are not permitted, unless replacing a freestanding identi- fication sign, which these are not. The Building Official has ordered the signs down and we recommended that approval of this application be contingent on compliance with that order. In summary, the plans must be modified slightly, but are generally in order. Approval of the application is recommended, subject to at least the following conditions : 1 . The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and is nontransferable. 2. The permit is subject to all codes , ordinances and regulations and any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3. The plans are subject to review and approval by the Building Official with respect to applicable codes prior to the issuance of permits. 4. The plans shall be modified to provide for handicapped accessi- bility to the restrooms in accordance with the handicapped code. 3-31-83 -1- Application No. 83011 continued 5. Plan approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 6. Approval of the application is contingent on compliance with the order of the Building Official to remove all roof signery (signery above the roof-line) prior to the issuance of building permits. 3-31-83 -2- Planning Commission Information Sheet Application No. 83012 Applicant: Sanver Knutson Location: 1112 Emerson Lane North Request: Special Use Permit The applicant seeks special use permit approval to conduct a small engine repair home occupation in the garage of the residence at 1112 Emerson Lane North. The residence is located at the northeast corner of Emerson Lane (formerly 692 Avenue North) and Emerson Avenue North. It is bounded by single-family homes on the north and east, by Emerson Lane on the south and by Emerson Avenue North on the west. The Lutheran Church of the Master is located across Emerson Avenue North to the west and a 7-unit apartment building is located across Emerson Lane to the south. The lot in question is zoned R1 and small engine repair is a special home occupation under the City's Zoning Ordinance. The applicant has submitted a letter (attached) in which he describes the proposed home occupation. He states that the layout of the garage on the lot and a 6' high basket-weave fence will help reduce noise impact. He proposes hours of operation to be limited as follows : Weekdays : 9:00 a.m. to sunset Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to sunset Sunday: 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. He stresses that the home occupation is a part-time operation. The engines worked on would include lawn mowers , garden equipment and snow-throwers. No outboard motors, motorcycles, or other recreational vehicles would be worked on. Mr. Knutson states that many of the pickups and deliveries will be done by himself and that traffic concerning the home occupation would be relatively few. Mr. Knutson also explains that he intends no retail sales; that special equipment would consist of a sharpening unit for lawn mower blades ; that no more than half the garage would be used for the business ; and that he would be the only person employed in the home occupation. (It should be noted that Sanver Knutson is not the owner of the premises, but the son of Vernon Knutson, the owner) . Our records indicate that 10 repair-related home occupation special use permits have been sought in the past 15 years . All have been granted. Of primary concern with this application is the fact that the applicant's garage is actually located closer to the neighbor's residence at 6920 Emerson Avenue North than to his own residence. We feel the hours of operation are at a maximum, allowing flexibility to the applicant, but perhaps causing an annoyance to the neighbor. We would recommend some diminution of the hours , limiting evening work (or at least running of engines) to no later than 8:00 p.m. The Commission has also sometimes recommended against hours of operation on Sunday, not as a way of imposing a religious observance, but to give the neighborhood an assured, regular break in home occupation activity (and Sunday has seemed to be the best day for this) . The Building Official has not yet inspected the premises. Usually, in home occupations of this type, a 5 lb. fire extinguisher is required in the work area. The proposed special use permit is consistent with others granted in the past and approval is recommended subject to the following conditions : 3-31-83 -1- Application No. 83012 continued 1 . The permit is issued to the applicant as operator of the facility and is nontransferable. 2. The permit is subject -to all applicable codes , ordinances and regulations and any violation thereof shall be grounds for revocation. 3. The hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday. 4. All parking associated with the home occupation shall be off- street on improved space on the property. 5. A 5 .1b. fire extinguisher shall be installed in the area of the home occupation prior to the issuance of the permit. 6. Permit approval is exclusive of all signery which is subject to Chapter 34 of the City Ordinances. 3-31-83 -2- I