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PL 06/19/1985 - 30634CITY OF FRIDLEY �� PIANNING CONIrLtSSION MEETING, JUNE 19, 1985 CALL TO ORDER: �lie� Chairperson Oquist called the June 19, 1985, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:38 p. m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Mr. Oquist, Mr. Kondrick, Mr. Saba, Ms. Gabe1 and Mr. Minton Members Absent: Ms. Schnabel and Mr. Wellan Others Fresent: Jim Robinson, Planning Coordinator r Joseph Whalen, 3300 Bass Lake Road, Brooklyn Center Irene Maertens; 144 Riversedge Way, Fridley Randy �ohnke, Mobile Home U5A, 7625 Viron Road, Fridley APPROVAL OF N1AY 22._ 1985, PLANNING CONIl�I[SSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. MINTON, TO APPROVE THE MAY 22, 1985, PLANNING COMNIISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. � UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. r.��nlNilvu. .uvc. ,.�Y llUN SCHLOSSER:__ Per Section 205.18.1, C, 9 of the Fridley City Code, to allow exterior storage of materials and equipment ° on Lot 6, Block 2, East Ranch Estates Second Addition, the same being 7773-7779 Ranchers Road N. E. : Mr. Robinson stated the petitioner has requested this item be considered at the Planning Commission's meeting on July 17, 1985. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMCT SP ��85-06 NORTHWESTERN BELL, BY JOSEPH WHALEN: Per Section 205.09.1, C, 10 of the Fridley City Code, to allow outside storage of communication computer discs for area phone system on part of Tract C, Registered La.nd Survey ��38, the same being 5750 East River Road � MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARTNG ON SP ��85-06. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIltPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:42 P. M. � PLANNING CONII�IISSION MEETING. JUNE 19, 1985 pAGE 2 � 1�. Robinson stated this is a requ�s� by Northwestern Be11 to place a small storage building, appr�cimately 16 x 17 feet, in the Georgetown apartment complex. Mr. Robinson stated the property is zoned R-3 and the actual location of this facility would be just off East River Road and immediately abutting existing garages. He stated the building would be leased from the owners of the apartment complex for storage area by Northwestern Bell. Mr. Robinson stated there are also some variances involved to eliminate the curbing along the perimeter of the building and to reduce the set- back from the right-of-way from the required 35 feet to 16 feet. Mr. Robinson stated, if the special uae permit is approved, it should be stipulated the architectural character of this building would be the same as adjoining buildings and the variances must be approved by the Appeals Cou�ission. Mr. Robinson stated letters regarding this special use permit have been received from Northwestern Bell as well as the owners of the apa.rtment complex. I�TION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO RECEIVE THE LETTERS FROM NORTHWESTERN BELL A1�ID GEORGETOWN APARTMENT COMPLEX REC�IRDING TIiIS REQUEST. �''�1 �'PON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHA]RPERSON OQUIST DECI�iRED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Joseph Whalen, 3300 Bass Lake Road, Brooklyn Center, was present representing Northwestern Be11. Mr. Whalen stated Northwestern Bell hopes to have several other locations in Fridley, as well as this site, for storage of their equipment. Mr�,.Kondrick stated the�e has been some vandalism problems in this area and questioned the security of this building. Mr. Whalen stated the facility would have a steel door and be fairly secure. Mr. Oquist questioned the time of the lease for this building. N�. Whalen stated it would be for 15 years with the option of two five year extensions. Mr. Robinson stated the City has not had a request of this type so felt it was important to issue a special use permit to hear comments from the residents. He stated the other locations in Fridley proposed for this type of storage are located in industrial or commercial zones. Mr. Oquist asked if Northwestern Bell would actually be operating equip- ment from this facility and Mr. Whalen answered in the affirmative. Mr. Kondrick asked if this type of facility was being used in other cities. Mr. Whalen stated they have these facilities in Golden Va11ey, n Bloomington and Plymouth and eventually there will be about 150 of them throughout the metropolitan area. PLANNING CONIMISSION MEETIlVG. JUNE 19. 1985 PAGE 3 ,� No other persons spoke regarding this request for a special use permit. MOTION BY MR. MINTON, SECOI�IDED BY MR. SABA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SP ��85-06. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CZOSED AT.7:55 P. M. MOTION BY MR. MINTON, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECOMN�ND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIk�L' USE PERMIT, SP ��85-06, NORTHWESTIItN BELL, BY JOSEPH WEtALEN: PER SEG°rION 205.09.1, C, 10 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO ALLOW OUTS IDE S�ORQiGE OF COMNIUNICATION COMPUTER DISCS FOR AREA PfiONE SYSTEM ON PART OF TRACT C, REGISTERED LA1�ID SURVEY �k38, THE SAME BEING 5750 EAST RIVER ROAD, WITH THE STIPULATIONS THAT THE EXTERIOR MATERIALS BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE ADJOINING BUILDINGS AND CONTINGENT ON ApPI�OVAL OF THE VARTANCES BY THE ApPEALS CON]NIISSION. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL V�DTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DEC�iRED TI� MOTION GARRIID UNANIMOUSLY. 3. PUBLIC HF�4RING• CONSIDERATION OF A SPECZAL USE PERMIT SP ��85-07 MAERTENS-BRENNY CONSTRUCTION CO.� BY JOSEPH MAERTENS: Per Section 205.18.1, C,9 of the Fridley City Code, to allow outside storage of ma.terials and construction equipment on Lot 5, Caba Realty Addition: MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECOI�IDED BY MS. G1�BEL, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING �'�1 ON SP ��85�07. ITPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRP'EgSON OQUIST DECIARED THE �i��,,tC �RING OPEN AT 7:57 P. M. Mr. Robinson stated this request is for a special use permit to a11ow the outside storage of construction ma.terials and equipment on property Located east of Main Street and south of 83rd Avenue. Mr. Robinson stated the property is zoned M-2 and a11 of the adjoining land is industrial. He stated the area is quite undeveloped, with the exception of Raffaele's and the golf driving range, and is located i�� a redevelopment tax increment district. Mr. Robinson stated, if this special use permit is approved, staff would recommend the following stipulations: (1) petitioner work with staff to complete an approved landscape plan including planting around the storage yard; (2) entire storage area to be fenced and screened with slats and vines; slats to be approved vinyl or wood; fence to be eight feet high; (3) petitioner work with Engineering Department �o complete an approved drainage plan; (4) site plan to be refined to meet code prior to Council meeting; review with staff before Council hearing; (5) building elevations to be supplied, with indications of architectural character and appropriate building materials, prior to CounciZ meeting and review with staff before Council hearing; �.nd (6) a$25,000 per- /�, formance bond or letter of credit to be supplied prior to issuance of building permit. PLANNING CO1�Il+�lISSION MEETING. J[TN� 19, 1985 PAGE 4 � Mr. Oquist stated the special use permit is for exterior storage, but one of the stipulations recommended was that building elevations be supplied, along with information on the architectural character and appropriate building materials. He felt these items should be included with the building permit and not as stipulations for the special use permit, as this involves storage and not the building. Ms. Ga.bel stated she also had the same concern with telling people what kind of building materials to use. Mr. Robinson stated he felt the whole site development has to be con- sidered in conjunction with the special use permit. He stated it has been staff's concensus, especially in the redevelopment districts, there should be good quality construction that would fit in well with future development. Ms. Irene Maertens, representing N1a.ertens-Brenny Construction Company, stated the reason for the request for this special use permit is because they have a purchase agre�znent for this property, depending on the soil conditions, and neecl to know-�;,f•_>qra�,s�de,:s.�cs�ag�_'�i�1 be allowed. Ms. Maertens stated her husband talked with staff on the stipulations recommended and she is not sure he totally agrees. She felt it is somethix�g tha� can be worked out. Mr. Kondrick asked if they would use this property as the r�offie-b�se r''\ for their construction busir►ess. Ms. Maertet�s stated this is their plan as th�y now are operating their business in Minneapolis, w3th outside storage ia Andover and want to bring it all at one location. Mr. Oquist stated if the special use permit is granted, it would be issued to Maertens-Brenny Construction Company so if the purchase of the land doesn't proceed, the special use permit is null and void. Mr. Robinson stated this could be made a stipulation since they are in the process of negotiating for the property. No other persons spoke regarding this request for a special use permit. MOTION BY M@.. SABA,, SECONDED BY MR, KONDRICK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SP �k85-07. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTTNG AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED TI� PUBLIC HEARING CLOSID AT 8:12 P. M. Mr. Saba stated he has a problem with requiring building elevations and infor�tion on building materials which would be used. Mr. Kondrick stated he had the same concern and did not agree with this stipulation. Mr. Oqu3st felt the stipulations have to address the topic of the � special use germit and not the whole development. Mr. Minton stated he didn't feel as strongly about this issue. He felt it was fine if the special use permit is used as leverage to carry out other policies. PLANNING CON.�IISSION MEETING, JUNE 1_9_,_ 1985 pAGE 5 r � MOTION BY MR. SABA, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP ��'85-07, N1�ERTENS-BRENNY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BY JOSEPH MAERTENS: PER SECTION 205.18.1, C, 9 OF Z�1E FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO ALLOW OUTSIDE STORAGE OF 1�7ATERIALS A1�ID CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ON ZOT 5, GABA REALTY _����ai, WITfi THE FOLL�n1ING STIPULP,TIONS (1) PETITIONER WORK WITH STAFF TO COMPLETE AN APPROVED LANDSCAPE PLAN INCLUDING PLANTIlVG AROUND STO]�AGE YARD; (2) ENTIRE STORAGE AREA TO BE FIIVCED AND SCREENED WITH APpRO�TED VINYI, OR WOOD SLATS A1�ID VINES AND FENCE TO BE EIGHT FEET HI(�i; (3) PETITIONER WORK WITH ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE AN APPROVED DRAINAGE PLAN; (4) SITE PLADT TO BE REFINED TO MEET CODE PRIOR TO COUNCIL MEETING AND REVIEW WITH STAFF BEFORE COUNCIL HEARING; AND (5) A$25,000 PERFORMANCE BOND OR LETTER OF CREDIT BE SUPPLIED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUI?�DING PERMCT . . UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALZ VOTING AYE, VICE CH�1IRpERSON OQUIST DECZARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Maertens was advised that this special use permit was issued to l�.ertens-Brenny Construction Company, and not the owners of the property. 4. VACATION RE�,,,ITEST. SAV ��85-04. BY NEARTLAND CORPORATION: Vacate all that portion of the University Service Road West (loop back) lying in Lot 18, Block 5, Rice P1aza South Addition: � Mr. Robinson stated this is a request to vacate the loop back portion ' of the west service drive at Holly Shopping Center. He stated the portion of the service drive on the east boundary would remain as right�of-way. He stated the vacated loop back would be used for additional parking area. Ms. Gabe1 stated the vacation or eli.mination of this loop back should be done in an orderly fashion so as to not create aogreater traffic problem. She pointed out traffic has �r�a�l;y iacreased causing access problems to the shopping center. N.�TION BY M[t. SABA, SECOI�IDED BY MR. KOI�IDRICK, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APpROVAL OF VACATION REQUEST, SAV �85-04, BY HEARTIAND CORFORATION: VACATE ALL 7.'Ii�T PORTION OF TIiE UNIVERSITY SERVICE ROAD WEST (LOOP BACK) LYING IN LOT 18, BLOCK 5, RICE PLAZA SOUTH ADDITION. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR,pEgSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIN.�DUSLY. 5. REVIEW OF SP ��84-20 7.i+�IN CITY HOMES INC BY RANDY GROHNKE: Per Section 205.15.1, C, 3 of the Fridley City Code, to allow the continuation of a mobile home sales 1ot under new management on Parcel 2681, Section 12, the same being 7625 Viron Road N. E.: Mr. Robinson stated the Commission had asked that this special use permit be reviewed at the first meeting in June, 1985. � PIANNING CONIl�ICSSION MEETTNG. NNE 19. 1985 �� �� � pA� ( ,,.1 Mr. Robinson stated the stipulations placed on this special use permit when it was approved by the Council have a11 been met except for the filing of a drainage easement with the County and City and brix�ging the exist3ng sign into compliance with the code. Mr. Robinson stated a variance for this sign was before the Appeals Commission which recommended denial at the ir Jut�e 11, 1985 meeting. Mr. Robinson stated, as far as filing the drainage easement, the owner of the property has not responded. Mr. Grohnke, the leasee of this property, stated he would take a copy of the agreement for the easement to the owner for his signature and if there is a problem, would contact the staff. Mr. �rohnke stated, as far as the sign, he felt the owner of the property feels pretty strongly about keeping the exist3ng sign. It was the concensus of the Co�ission that time limits should be recommended to the Council regarding compl��nce for the easement and the sign. Ms. Gabel felt ample time should be given in order to replace the sign and not ��nalize the tenant. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. A'LCNTON, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL THAT IN RECA,RD TO SPECIAL USE PERMCT„ SP ��84-20, THAT THE r'"1 FILING OF A DRAINAGE EASEMENT WITH THE COUNTY AND CITY BE ACCOMPLISHED ihllTfilN TEN DAYS OF THE COUNCIL'S MEETING ON J[Ta�Y 1, 1985 AND THAT THE EXISTING SIGN MUST BE BROUGHT INTO COMPLIANCE WITIi THE SIGN CODE A1�ID I�rd()VL�D OR RE-ERECTED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF THE COUNCIL'S MEETING ON JULY 1, 1985. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, �ICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE. MOTION CARRIED UNANINIDUSLY. 6. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PLANNING CONIMISSION FOR 1985-1986: M(}TION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO NOMCNATE MR. OQUIST FOR VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR 1985-1986. THERE BEING NO FURTHER NOMINATIONS, THE FOZLOWING ACTION WAS TAREN: 1�DTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO CAST AN UL�ANIMOUS BALLOT FOR T13E APPOINTMENT OF MR. OQUIST AS VICE CH�1IRpERSON OF THE PLANNING CONIMISSION FOR 1985-1986. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRpERSON OQUIST DECLA,RED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. RECETVE IiOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUfiHORITY MINUTES OF MAY 9 1985: �"'� MO_ TION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO RECEIVE THE MCNUTEg OF THE HOUSING & RIDEVELOPMENT AUTHORIT'Y MEETING OF MAy 9, 1985. 'PLANNING CONIlKISSION MEETING. JIJNE 19, 1985 pAGE 7 � Mr. Oquist stated there are some real problems with the Community Development Co�ission as members feel they have no direction on their purpose and goals. He stated a 1at of their work has been taken over by the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. � � Mr. Oquist stated he would like to discuss this matter with the Council at their conference meeting to aee if the Community Develop- ment Commission might, in some way, assist the Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority. He stated they would like to determine if the Council and HRA are interested in this concept. Mr. Saba felt there is a lot of concern in the City about what will eventually develop on the drive-in theatre site. Mr. Minton stated it may take some time for the Coc�mnunity Development Commission to decide in what specific areas they would like to become involved. Mr. Oquist felt it may be time for the Commission to review the Com- prehensive P1an. He further stated he felt Ms. Schnabel should attend the meeting with the Council regarding this matter. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, ALL VOED AYE, AND VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARR IED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. RECEIVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CON.�iCSSION MINUTES OF MAY 21 1985: � BY MR. SABA, SECOI�IDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECEIVE THE MINITTEg OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMCSSION MEETING OF MAY 21, 1985. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRpERSON OQUIST DECLARED TIiE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. RECEIVE APPEALS CONIl�IISSION MINUTES OF MAY 28 1985: MOTION BY 1N.5. GABEL, SECONDED BY MR. MINTON, TO RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APpEALS COMNIISSION MEETIlVG OF MQiY 28, 1985. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANII�USLY. 10. RECEIVE PARKS & RECREATION CON�'L[SSION MCNUTES OF JUNE 3 1985: NI(3TION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. MCNTON, TO RECEIVE TI� MINUTES OF THE PARKS AI�ID RECREATION CObID2CSSI0N MEETING OF JUNE 3, 1985. Mr. Kondrick stated the Parks and Recreation Commission is in the process of reviewing several parks regarding their design for possible changes and/or improvements. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE 1�DTION, ALL VOTED AYE, AND VICE CHAIR.PERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING COI�]ISSION MEETING, JUNE 19,_ 1985 �_�_ pAGE 8 �-.,� 11. RECEIVE APPEr�LS CONII�ICSSION MCNUTES OF JUNE 11, 1985: MOTION BY 1�. CABEL, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO RECEIVE THE MCNUTES OF TI3E APPEALS CONIl+7ISSION MEETING OF JUNE 11, 1985. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED TI� MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 12. OTHER BUSINESS• a. Mr. M3nton stated the Human Resources Commission, at their Juneb:�i, 1985 meeting, recommended allocation of CDBG funds to human service organizations. Mr. Minton stated the Cou�ission met with every group requesting funding and questions were asked of each of these groups. Mr. Kondrick asked how the allocations this year compare with last year's. He questioned the amount given to SACA and the senior citizens. Mr. Minton stated more funds were given this year to counseling agencies. He stated SACA received no fun�ing last year as they didn't apply and the senior citizens received less this year because of the nature of !� their �request. He stated they had requested funding for part of a staff's salary and the Commission felt this was an area in which they did not want to become involved. 1�'. Min�nn stated the Commission did recommend, however, funding to CAP for an outreach worker as they felt it was a good service. He stated CAP was advised this would be the only year they would consider funding for an outreach worker. 1�TION BY MR. MINTON, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO ENDORSE AND FORWARD TO THE COUNCIL THE RECOMN�NDATION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION REGARDING ALLOCATION OF CDBG FUNDS TO HUMAN SERVICE ORG�,NIZATIONS. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE 1�TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. b. VACATION REQUEST, SAV ��85-05 BY TED C. SHIRLEy; Vacate a street right-of-way lying within that part of 63rd Avenue, Sandy Terrace, all in the South Half of Section 14, T-30, R-24, City of Fridley, County of Anoka, Minnesota: Mr. Robinson stated this vacation would a11ow for straightaning the existing right-of-way line on 63rd Avenue in conjunction with the improvement of 5th Street. He stated if the City vacates this eight foot strip of land they would, in turn, receive a /� sma.11 piece on the southwest portion of the intersection of 63rd and 5th which would provide a smoother transition of the curb line. PLANNING CON�iCSSION MEETING, JUNE 19, 1985 PAGE 9 ,r"'1 TION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. MINTON, TO RECONINIEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF VACATION REQUEST, SAV ��85-05, BY TED C. SFiIRLEY, TO VACATE A STREET RIGHT-OF WAY LYING WITHIN THAT PART OF 63RD AVENUE, SA1�IDY TERRACE, ALL IN THE SOUTH HAL:E OF SECTION 14, T-30, R-24, CITY OF FRIDLEY, COUIVTY OF ANOKA, MCNNESOTA. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. c. 13YDE PARK LOT WIDTHS• Mr. Robinson stated the staff has reevaluated ldt width require- ments for corner lots in Hyde Park and recommended a change in the ordinance to require the width of corner lots not to be less than 65 feet, instead of 60 feet. Ms. Cabel stated when there was a nc�ghborhood gr��,p review- ing this area, their concept was to make the R-1 in the Hyde Park district, the same as other R-1 properties in the City and somehow this did not happen. Mr. Robinson stated this change would affect only a few corner lots and, even as they exist today, variances would be required in order to build on them. ,.� �ON BY MR. SABA, SECOI�IDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A CHANGE IN TTHE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE TI� WIDTH OF A CORNER LOT IN THE HYDE PA.RK DISTRICT SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 65 FEET AT THE REQUIRED SETBACK. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRpERSON OQUIST DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT - MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR� SABA, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE CHAIRPERSON OQUIST DECLARID THE ,7UNE 19, 1985, PLANNING CON.�?ISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:55 P. M. Respectfully submitted, ~��� ,���.e�-�• Carole Haddad Recording Secretary �