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PL 09/27/1982 - 6783City of fridley A G E N D A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 15, 1982. 1. APPROUE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 2. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURMENT: Appeals Commisston Meetinq - September 21 1982 Paae 2 Chairperson Ga6e1 Read the Staff Report: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 6471 Rivervier Terrace N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY REOIJIREMENT: Sectlon 2D5.073, A2, requires a oinimum lot erea of 15,000 square feet ptus 1,000 equare feet per dMelling uM t over 4 in number. Pubtic purpose served by this requirement is to avoid the condition of overcrowding of a residentfe[ neighborhaod end to eltox sufffcient erea fcr off-etreet parking end evoiding en excese burden on the existing Neter and sewer servicee. Sectton 205.073, 4A, requires a minimum front yerd setbeck of 35 feet. Pub[ic purpose eerved by this requiremenL ie to provide desired front yard 6pace to be used for green areae on eccese end to add to the ettractebility of a multiple zone. Sectlon 205.073, 48, t3, requires a minimum side yerd of 35 feet �here e eide yard abuts the etreet eide of e corner tot. Public purpose servad by thle requirement is to meintain edequete side yard seLbecks end aesthetic open erees around multiple dwetlinge. Sectlon 205.073, 4C, requires e reer yerd depth of not L866 then 25 percent of the lot depth, rith not lese Lhen 25 feet permitted or more than 40 feeL requi�ed. Public purpose served by thie requirement is to maintain adequate open spece around multipla dreLtinge for eesthetic and fire fighting. Section 205.079, 4B� #1, �equiras e eide yard of not less then 15 feet. Pubtic purpose sarved by this requirement ie to provide for adequate npen areae [green divider erees) around multiple drrellinge to meintain clear access for fire fighting end to reduce conflegration of fire. B, STATEO HARDSHIP: "Additional units necessery to make Lhis e feasible project. Lend petterrts ara the result of road and other residential development. In eddition, power line to tha south forces buiLding to be shifted to the front of the lot." C. ADMINISTqATIVE STAFF REVIEIN: Staff has met ■ith the petitioner severel Limes. The hearing notice wes purposeLy rorded Lo give the Boerd the option of moving the bui[ding up to 5 feet in aither the north-south or east-rrest directions. We recommend thet the Boerd consider epproving the requested varience sa that if built, the building be Located es fer north [2D feet from the north lineJ end as fer west (25 feet from property tine) ee possibLe. This gfves the maximum open sp�ce between the structure end the home to the south and bet�een the structure and the exieting storm se�er along the east 11ne. Appeals Commiss{on Meeting - September 21, 1982 Paoe 3 If the veriances ere approved, the petitioner hes agreed to grant en easement for the axieting etorm eeKer end he will ettech a drivewey eesement to the axiating four-plex he presently owns edjecent to and eest of thTs eite for eccees Lo this propoeed 4-plex. Aleo, the property 1s properly zoned end there ere existing 4-plexee to the north and east of this proparty. The lots to the rest end south are exieting sinple family dwallings. Since this ttem �as last coneidered [August 24, 19B2 meetingl Cheirparson Gebel has epent coneiderable Lime neeting ■ith the neighbors to go over the proJect end the options avaiteble. The present concensus is that if: [11 tha structure Nere moved five feet further narth and five feet further west, [2) e 6 foot privecy fence xas instelled along the south lot Lina of Doth Lhe new end existing buildingc before or et the same time es the foundetion 1s to be constructed, (3) end adequete lendscaping Nes implemented, the former neighborhood concerns Nould be put to rest. 7herefore, 1f the Boerd recommende approval, the variance epproval should �a with the follo�ing stipuletions: 1. Dedicate en eesement to the City for Lhe existing storm sewer elong the eest property Lina. � - 2. Inetall e privecy fence elong the south properLy Line of both the neN site end the existing 4-ptex. 3. Record a joint driveway egreement far Lhe common driverey. 4. Lendscape pten to be approved by the City. Chairperson Gabel stated that there have been a lot of ineetings with the petitioner - regarding his plans for this property since the last Appeals meeting. She also said she fias met with the neighbors and that all parties have finally reached an amicable agreement regarding the structure to be put on this property. Mr. Hill showed the Commission the current plans for the building and Chairperson Gabel invited the neighbors present to come up and review them and to answer any final questions they may have and to make sure these plans were agreeable to the neighbors. There was a question regarding the privacy fence and it was agreed to add a stipu- lation to the variance request that the privacy be 6 feet high for 35 feet along the south property line and then the fence may drop to four feet high. Mr. Cochran, 111-642 Way N.E., was present, he stated he was a neighbor that did not receive notice of this matter but said he was in favor of this structure going up. Mr. Fragale, said he lives across the street from the dwelling being built and was very much in favor of this dwelling being built. Mr. Hitzemann, who lives in the existing 4-plex a�d is a caretaker for Mr. Zelevarov, stated he felt the drainage and driveway plans are fine and that the building will be a big improvement to that lot. Ms. Leidal, who moved from St. Louis Park to the existing building, stated that she would like to see this building go up and she likes this area very much. Nels Johnson said he is satisfied with the plans now and thanked the Commission for all their work in getting the neighbors and Mr. Zelevarov to arrive at a compromise. Appeals tomnission Meeting - September 21, Y982 Paae 4 MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by M�. Plemel, to close the pubiic hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE. ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED 7HE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:15 P.M. Mr. Plemel stated that he xas not in favor of this structure the first time it came before the Commission 6ut he ts now in favor of the current plans and stipulations and he commended Chairperson Ga6e1 and the neighbors for arriving at a compromise. Mr. Barna stated that he would 6e in favor of tfie variance as it sounds as if the neighbors are now satisfied. Mr. Betzold stated that he thought this was the best solution as the alternatives were less desirable for everybody. Ms. Gabel was also opposed to this structure tBe first time but she is now in favor with the current plans and stated that the neighbors and the Comnission have worked very hard on this and now feels it is a workable situation. MOTION by Mr. Plemel. seconded by Mr. Barna, that the Appeais Commission recommend to the City Council. through the Planning Comnission, approval of the request to reduce the required lot size for a four-unit dwelling from 15,000 square feet to 13,250 square feet; reduce the front yard setback from 35 feet to 20 feet; reduce the side yard setback on a corner lot from 35 4eet to 25 feet; reduce the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 30 feet; and reduce the regular side yard setback from 15 feet to 10 feet. to a11aw the construction of a 4-unit dwelling on part of Lot 13. Auditor's Subdivision No. 23. along with the vacated portion of Riverview Terrace as piatted in Jofinson's River Lane Addition. Anoka County, Minnesota, the same being 6471 Riverview Terrace N.E., Fridley, Minnesota, with the Stipulations that an easement be dedicated to the City for the existing storm sewer along the east property line; that a 6 foot high privacy fence be installed along"the s�ufh ' °property line of both the new site and the existing 4-plex and then the fence may drop to 4 feet high 35 feet from Riverview Terrace; that there be recorded a joint fiighway agreement for co�nnon drivewa.y; and that the landscape vlan be aooroved by the Lity. UPON A VOICE YOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPER50N GABEL DECLAREO THE MOTION CARRIE: UNANIMOUSLY. 2. MOTION by Mr. UPON VOICE UNANIMOUSLY. car carison, THE FRI ew avenue, st. rau�. Betzold, seconded by Mr. Barna. to remove this item from the table. VOTE, ALL YOTING AVE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THIS MOTION CARRIED MOTION by Mr. Barna. seconded by Mr. Plemel, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE ALL VOTING AYE. CHAIRPERSON GABEL OECLARED THE GUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:20 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Staff Report: Ai]H1xISPRATIVE ST.*�FF REFOdiT �nss-ss seech street x.e. 7760 Elm Street N.E. •��: ��•.• r• a� •» •ai; Section 205.134, 4C, requires a reac yacd depth of not less than 25 feet. - Appeals Commission Meetina - September 21, 1962 Paqe 5 Public purpose se�ved by this requireoent is to prwide a8equate open space areas around industrinl structures for aesthetic and fire fighting purposes. _ Y� >� 'd.�: 1' 'Buildings are already connected rrith roof nnd w+ails.' C. ADMII�IS'IItATIVE STAFF R�1ISf: 7760 Elm Street is prese�tly 7.5 feet f�an the rear lot line (Council approval Decenber 15, 1975) and 7753 Beech Street is 8 feet fran the reac lot line (Camcil approval Novanber 12, 1973). 7760 Elm Street also has a variance foc a zero side yard and 7753 Beech has variances on lot coverage, parking stall size and parking setback fram the building. 4l�ese two buildings were joined together after both bvildings were canbined under one amership. Now it is the petitioners request to rrsplit the ownerships at the *west (survey is wrong but is being oorrected) line of the vacated alley. To accomplish this, he has r�uested this rear yard variance and a lot split. The lot split has been reconunended for approval by the Plannin9 Crnm�ission. The City staff has no objection to the tota2 package provided it is stipulated thatj (1) All existing openings in the common wall are clased off with 12 inch concrete block; (2) No expansion of either building occurs along the rear lines; and (3) The petitioner work with the staff on improving the wtside developnent. Mr. Boulais was present for this item, Mr. Paschke was not present, but Ms. 6abe1 had a written agreement which was signed by Mr. Paschke pending approval of his attorney, Mr. Robert Lukes, which stated: "..Vendor and Paschke agree that neither will object to any proceedings brought by the purchasors before the City of Fridley or any other city or county entity or court with jurisdiction over the matter which attempts to obtain (the lot split). ." Ms. Gabel felt that the Comnission could proceed on this item based upon tfiis agreement and with the stipulation that all legal requirements be met and that the Staff is satisfied that all the legal requirements are met before this goes to the City Council. Ms. Gabet did say the lot split was approved at Planning and Mr. Boulais brought up a new survey. He said that any openings in the wall will be closed with 12" block and the line is actually right on the wall. Mr. Barna asked if the split will be right down the middle of the wall. Mr. Boulais said yes and there will be a common wall agreement. He stated the utilities and facilities will be separate and there will be separate entrances. He also stated they will have easy access for their loading dock. Mr. Hill asked if he forsaw any problems with parking and Mr. Boulaid said there wi11 be no problems with that as they do not have the staff for that kind of parking, it is just trucks and light assembly. Mr. Plemel asked for a clarification of the stipulations. Ms. Gabel said she wanted a stipu- lation that the staff is satisfied with all legal documents prior to the council meeting. �peals Comnisston Meetina - September 21 1982 Paae 6 Mr. Betzold asked for a clarification of the term "subject to approval by attorney" in the written agreement. Mr. Boulais stated that the documents were drawn over a couple of days and Mr. Paschke was asking that his attorney approve the tast wording in the agreement. Mr. Betzold then asked if it was possibte tht the agreement was out if the attorney did not agree to it. Mr. Boulais stated that it was his under- standing, when the document was delivered this evening, that the attorney had approved the agreement. MOTION by Mr. Betzold, seconded by Mr. Barna, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE YOTE, ALL Y07ING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CIOSED AT 8:35 P.M. MOTION by Mr. 8etzo]d, seconded by Mr. Barna, that the Appeals Comnission recomnend ta the City Council, through the Planning Comnission, approval of the request to reduce the rear yard setback from the required 25 feet to 0 feet, for two buildings located on Lots 20, 21 and 22, and �ots 4, 5, 6, and 7, all in Block 7, Onaway Addition, the same being 7753-55 Beech Street and 7760 Elm Street N,E., Fridley, Minnesota, subject to the following Stipulations: That the attorney, Robert Lukes, has approved of tBe agreement and that there is proof of same; that the Staff has approved and accepted all required legal documents and that these approvals take place prior to the City Council meeting; and, further, that (1) All existing openings in the common wall4re closed off with 12 inch concrete block; (2) No expansion of either building occurs along the rear lines; and (3) The petitioner work with the staff on improving the outside development. UPON A VOICE YOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. 6abe1 informed Mr. Boulais that if there are any snags in the documents. it will hold things up and explained that the lot split was contingent upon variance approval. 3. (Kequest by Gordon J. kspenson, Fridley, Minnesota 55432). ng MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED 7HE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:45 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Staff Report: AQNINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT 7600 High�ar i65 N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED 8Y REQUIRF�SENT: Section 214.047, A2, requires a meximum size of 80 equare feat for a frea stending sfgn. Public purpose served by thie requirement is to control visual pollution end excessive use of elgna 1n industriaL e�eea. ., a Appeals Commission Neetina - September 21 1982 Paoe 7 8. STATED HARDSFIIPt "To properly advertl4e to Hiph�sy !65 bseause of dfctanca Lo hiphray." C. AOMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEr; A �equest for a 210 squere fooL (10' x 21'1 pylon sign wes danied by the 8oerd of Appesls �n 7125/78 (sea ettached ■inutea). The exlsting pylon sipn ic 144 squere feet (8' z 18') �hicA �as epproved on August 21, 1978 for s eize veriance snd hea the ■essege of "Lempart Building Centsr". The rell eignege ■es approved by staff on 5/14/B2 (sea atteched sipn permltl. Lampert proposes to instetl sn edditionat 32 square foot IA' x B'J liphted penel to Lhe existing pylon rhich rould be a menual changeeble message center. The totel squere footage rith this edditionel signage rould be 176 squere feet, e varience in sSgn eize of 36 square feet over the aLlored 80 squere feet for this district. If approved, the Commiseion mey Mant to consider ths foltowinp stipulations: 1. ScreenSng of east parking area from public ripht of rey. 2. Screen outside etorege from public vie� aLong east, M86L snd north. 8. Repai� end oaintain exietinp fencs. 4. Provide protection of fenoe from vehicles and storape. 8. Outside etorege is 2— 3 feet above fenee lins. 6. Outside open air sate6 arse oey need a Special Uae Permit and is beinp loceted 1n perking toL. There was no one present for this agenda item. Mr. Hill reported that they have added additional signage; they have added additional wall signage and they have a banner up. He stated they are requesting a variance for signs they have already installed. MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Betzold, to table this item untit the petitioner appears. UPON A VOICE YOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. At this time, Chairperson Gabel went to Agenda Item 95. 5. FRIDLEY CITY CODE. TO ITY AVENUE N.E. (Request by Jack Nugent, FarView Sign Company, versity Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414 MOTION by Mr. Betzold, seconded by Mr. Barna, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN6 AYE, CHAIRPERSON DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:47 P.M. Chairperson Gabel read the Staff Report: Appeals Commission Meeting - September 21, 1982 Paqe 8 ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF 11EPORT 7233 Un1r��sity Av�nu� N.E. A. PUBLIC PURPOSE SERVED BY pEOUIREI�NT: Seetion 214.047, E4. �equires a■inimum 30 foot setbeck fraa �np atreet riphL of way� � Section 214.D47, E5, requires a■inimum 500 foot setbeck from the interaection of any street or htghway �hich intersects with Truck Htph�ey /47, euch distance beiog oeesured from Lhe intersection of street or highray cenLer 11ne. Publle purpose served by these requirements is to control visusl pollution end excessive use of billboards elonp the City's highways end to provide edequate "lins of sipht" clearences at intersections. B. STATED FUTADSHIP: "Due to eesement pranted by Minnesote Trensfer Raitroed to the City af Fridley, an unusual Lot contour resulted limiting use by orner for any or several pu�poses. The eurveture of the access roed to 73rd Avenue requires seeking a variance of setback from seid roed. The setback needed for University Avenue een ba eccomplished, o�, if a verience ts grented to set the sign 480 faet from Lhe intersectSon, side setbecks on both rosde can be complied •ith." C. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEr: Tha proposed Oillboerd sign is to be pleced on the southern portion of the "tear sheped" piece of vacant property on the southeest corner of 73rd Avenue and University Avenue. Plecement of thie biltboerd ■flt detervoine rhich of the above veriances shoutd be reviewed Dy the Commiesion. The City Council hed a ftret reading of an ordinance to rezone this property from M-2 to C-2, xhich occured on 10/26/61, after e pubLic heering on 10/19/81 (see etteched ordinance). If this property is rezoned to C-2, Lhis hiLlboerd rould then become a legal non-comforming sign. since billboard signs are only atloNed in C-25, M-1 and M-2 districts. Mr. Jack Nuge�t. FarYiew Sign Company, and Mr. Jack Laurence, SignCrafters, were present for this item. Ftr. Hill stated that Mark Na9gerty brought the zoning request to City touncil and that Mr. Haggerty is getting together a proposal to purchase the property within the next several days and at that time they wou16 proceed xith the rezoning of this property. He has been in contact with the Soo Line and they are in agreement that if the Appeals Commission approves the billboard sign, they would put in a contingency clause that the billboard Mould be removed within a certain amount of time if the property is going to be developed. Ms. Gabel stated tfiat Mr. Nag9erty is confident that he can get the financing and will go ahead with his plans to develop this property. Anaeals Commisston Meetinq - September 21, 1982 Page 9 Ms. Gabel also mentioned that there are some significant development plans for this area. Mr. Hill said they could situate the sign so they could meet the 500 yard setback off the intersection 6ut they would not meet the setback off the service drive or they could move the sign up and that either way there wauld be a variance. Mr. Plemel asked what the sign would be advertising. Mr. Nugent said it would 6e a sign for KSTP. Ms, fabel mentioned the traffic study dane in that area and tBey would 6e given "U" traffic conditions if there was a retait business tfiere. She asked how they determined this should be the place to put the billboard. Mr. Nugent said it was a highly travelled area, it was vacant, it was accessible and they had first option on the land with the Soo Line people since the bank plan fell through last year. He said they would be interested in purchasing that piece of property (where the sign would be placed) or applying for a conditional use permit. Mr. Hill stated that Mr. Haggef� expects to have a purchase agreement for this property within the next 7 days. Ms. Gabel stated she could not imagine why they would want to put up an expensive sign that they might have to take down in a very short time. Mr. Nugent stated it is possible that Mr. Haggerty may not get financing. Mr. Hill also stated that the City would not be in favor of splitting that lot. Ms. Gabel asked if they had pictures of the sign. Mr. Nugent showed them pictures of the sign. He said it is very attractive, 10 feet by 30 feet, and the latest state-of-the-art in signage. He said it is lighted inside, polyvinyl chloride, a heavy coated plastic, flexible material, 9-color silkscreened and reusable. Mr. Laurence showed them samples of signs they are going to put up at the Met Center and stated they have two in the dome area downtown. Ms. Gabel said she is concerned with visual pollution and the traffic at that corner and that people in the community have expressed a desire not to have any more billboards. Mr. Nugent stated that this particular area is remarkably devoid of any signage and thought the visual pollution would be minimal with this particular sign. Mr. Betzold stated that it is a difficult curve to maneuver in this area and you really have to pay attention. Ms. Gabel stated that she is generally opposed to the billboard concept and that she was not sure that the hardship was defined properly Mr. Plemel agreed that the question of hardship was not answered. Mr. Nugent said this is an irregular piece of property and it makes them ask for a variance. Mr. Barna asked if the basic message will be the same on the sign and Mr. Hill asked about maintenance if the sign is damage. Mr. Nugent said the message will be for KSTP and that their staff is always checking on their signs and if there is damage they wiil be out immediately. MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE Y07E, ALL VOTIN6 AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUSLIC HEARING CLOSE��AT 5:23 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, that the Appeals Commission recommend to the City Council, through the Planning Commission, approval of the request to reduce the distance from 30 feet to 10 feet from the service drive right-of-way, to a11ow the construction of a billboard on Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 78, the same being 7233 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, Minnesota, 55432. UPON A VOICE YOTE, THREE YOTING AYE AND CHAIRPERSON GABEL VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION GARRIED. (Mr. Hill said he would check again to see if there is a special use permit required. Ms. Gabel said she did not want to add anymore billboards in Fridley and felt that the hardship was more self-imposed than real. Mr. Plemel felt that the sign would pro6a61y come down in 3-4 years because of developments occurring in that area. A�peals Comroission Meeting — September 21 1982 Page 10 Mr. Betzold felt tfiis company should have a c6ance to put up a sign but he was sorry to see tfiis piece of greenery go and he did agree with Ms. 6abe1 about the num6er of signs in Fridley. 4. MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Betzold, to open the public hearing. UPON A YOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9:40 P.M. Ms. Gabel reported that the Commission received a memo from Mr. Robert Schroer requesting to table this item. MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to receive the memo from Mr. Robert Schroer regarding tabling of this variance request. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to table this variance request. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Plemel, to close the pubtic hearing. UP�N A VOICE VOTE, ALL YOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:42 P.M. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Mr. Plemel, seconded by Mr. Barna, to adjourn. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON GABEL DECLARED THE APPEALS COMMI55ION MEETING Of SEPTEMBER 21, 1982, ADJOURNED AT 9:43 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Deb Niznik Recording Secretary CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEMBER 29, 1982 CALL TO ORDER: Chairwoman Schnabel called the September 29, 1982, Planning Corranission meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Ms. Schnabel, Mr. Oquist, Ms. Gabel, Mr. Svanda, Mr, Kondrick, Members Absent: Ms, van Dan, Mr. Saba Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 15, 1982, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK� SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST� TO RPPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 15� 1982� PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. Ms. Gabel made the following change to the minutes on page 8, first paragraph, second line: Change the words "are at" to "would be" and delete the word, "now". so the sentence reads, "Ms. Gabel stated that the traffic study showed that at peak hours, the traffic conditions would be at "D" condiiion, and she did not find that acceptable," UPON A VOI�E VOTE� RLL VOTING AYE� CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE RITNUTES APPROVED AS AMENDED. . Ms. Schnabel stated the Planning Commission members had received a letter from Nancy Hendrickson, President of the Fridley Chamber of Commerce,regarding the request by Cub Foods. In the final paragraph, Ms. Hendrickson is requesting the City Co u�cil to consider careful7y tF�e importance of losing a significant business and the impact it would have on Frid7ey and to consider votinq in favor of the rezoning so that Cub Foods can remain in Fridley. MOTION BY MS. GABELi SECONDED BY MR, SVANDA� TO RECEIVE THIS LETTER, Ms. Gabel stated there are names on the side of the letter of the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Marcia Schaaf is one of the Board members listed. Ms. Gabel stated she has talked to Ms. Schaaf, and Ms. Schaaf is not in agree- ment with that letter. Ms.Schaaf felt the letter was not written with the agreement of the Board of Directors whose names are listed, and that the letter was not representative of the entire Chamber of Commerce, Ms. Gabel stated Ms. Schaaf does plan to write a letter responding to that. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRF70MAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. �� � PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, SEPTEM6ER 29, 1982 PAGE 2 1. RECEIVE SEPTEMBER 21, 1982, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTSON BY MS. GABEL� SECDND&D BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECEIVE THE SEPTEMBER 2I� 5982, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES. Ms. Schnabel stated she wanted to commend Ms. Gabel for the time and effort she had put into the first item (variance request to reduce lot size, front yard setback, side yard setbacks, and rear yard setback to allow the construction of a 4-plex at 6471 Riverview Terrace N.E.). Ms. Gabel stated she has discussed this with Mr. Boardman. She stated she felt very bad about this, because she was recently informed by the neighbors that the building permit was issued prior to City Council approval. She stated this really surprised her, and she would like to find out how this happened. All the members of the Appea1s Commission worked very hard to establish a lot of credability in that neighborhood, and when the building permit was issued prior to City Council approval, it destroyed what credability the City of f ridley had for those people. Ms. Schnabel stated she also appreciated Ms. Gabel's vote against the construction of a billboard at 73rd & University-(page 7-9 of the minutes--variance request was approved 6y the Appeals Commission by a vote of 3-1). Mr. Oquist and Mr. Kondrick stated they would like to go on record opposing a billboard in the City of Fridley. Mr. Oquist stated he cou7d not believe the Appeals Commission would vote in favor of a billboard. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CNAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE APPEALS� COMMISSION�MINUTES RECE2VED. � MOTION BY MR. OQUIST� SECONDED BY MR. XONDRICK� THAT THE PLANNING COMMI.SSION OPPOSES THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BILL80ARD AT 73rd &�UNIVfiRSITY RS REQUESTED BY FARVIEW SIGN COMPANY. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING RYE� CHAIRWOMRN SCHNABEL DECLARED SHE MOTION � CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � 2. OTHER BUSINESS: Mr. Boardman stated that since there were no agenda items for the Oct. 6 meeting, it had been cancelled. The next Planning Commission meeting will be Oct. 27. ADJOURNMEVT: MOTION BY�MR. OQUIST, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK� TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL�VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE SEPTEMSER 29� I9S2� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOUI2NED AT 8:27 P.M. Re ectfully subiitted, Lynn aba, Recording Secretary City of Fridley AGENDA PLANNING CONPIISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 15, 1982. 1. APPROVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: SEP7EMBER 21, 1982 2. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURMENT: PLANNING COh�tISSION MEETING CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: City of Fridley AGENDA WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 7:30 P.M. APPROVE PLANNING COhPIISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 15, 1982. 1. APPROVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 21, 1962 2. OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURMENT: City of Fridley AGENDA PLANNING COhIIdISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1982 7:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 15 1. APPROVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: SEPTEMBER 21, 1982 Z. OTNER BUSINESS: ADJOURMENT: