“The proposed changes include removing townhomes and courtyard cottages as permitted uses in the R-2 zoning district, allowing light manufacturing as a principal use in the B-2 zoning district, requiring higher exterior design standards for industrial uses in the B-2 district, clarifying that a Conditional Use Permit is required for electronic signage in non-residential zoning districts, correcting a reference in the zoning map amendment section, clarifying specific setback requirements for accessory structures, and including specific review criteria for oversized accessory structures and secondary garages.”

“The ordinance amendments are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that staff recommends approval.”

“The City needs modern facilities and additional space to better serve the community as Oakdale continues to grow. Based on the size of the proposed building expansion, a site plan amendment is required.”

“The project team worked with the City Engineer and determined that a turn lane off 15th Street North for the new access was not warranted due to the anticipated traffic flow. A new turn lane is also not desired because it would conflict with an existing turn lane on 15th Street North serving traffic going northbound onto Hadley Avenue North.”