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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 03-27-95 ~1'b) ITEM NO: G-5 Department Approval: J)fW/rYI ( Manager Approval: Agenda Section: Item Description: ~~ Hearing Simpson Leasing request for a special use permit at 2845 Hamline Avenue North, Background 1. For many years Jack Simpson has been operating Simpson Leasing at the corner of Snelling Avenue and Lydia in Roseville, With the College Properties Eagle Crest project on Lincoln Drive, south of Lydia, Mr, Simpson's property was purchased by the College and incorporated into the planned unit development as a future development pad. The completion of the actual purchase agreement took longer than anticipated, due in part to the PCA's concern over potential hazardous materials on the site. Those issues were resolved and the sales transaction is nearing completion. Mr. Simpson would like to continue his automobile leasing business here in Roseville and has been searching for a new location, Development Summary 1. Section 12.035 of the Roseville Zoning Ordinance sets out criteria for the issuance of a special use permit in the City ofRoseville. It states that when reviewing an application for a special use permit, the Planning Commission and City Council shall consider the following criteria: a, Impact on traffic. b. Impact on parks, streets, and other public facilities. c, Compatibility ofthe site plan, internal traffic circulation, landscaping, and structures with contiguous properties. d. Impact of the use on the market value of the contiguous properties. e, Impact on the general health, safety, and welfare, f Compatibility with the City's Comprehensive Plan. Section 12.035 also states that the Council may attach reasonable conditions to the special use permit. The addition of such conditions shall constitute a finding that the conditions are necessary and reasonable, 2. Mr. Simpson is proposing to lease office space in the office building located at 2845 Ham1ine Avenue North. The property is zoned SC Shopping Center and shares parking with the Hamline Center Shopping Center, immediately to the west of the office building. In addition to the office space Mr. Simpson proposes t01ease, the landlord would designate five parking spaces in the lot for Mr. Simpson to store and lease vehicles. Auto leasing requires a special use permit in this zoning district.