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PL 08/20/1986 - 30608CITY OF FRIDLEY '"�� P�ANNING COMM[SSION MEETING, AUGUST 20, 1986 CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Billings called the August 20, 1986, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL C•4LL • Members Present: Steve Billings, David Kondrick, Rich Svanda, Sue Sherek and Donald Betzold Members Absent: Dean Saba and A1 Gabel Others Present: Jim Robinson, Planning Coordinator Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Roger Claesgen, 7130 Riverview Terrace APPROVAL OF AUGUST 6. 1986, P_LANNING CONIl�LCSSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. BETZOLD, SECONDED BY MR. KQNDRICK, TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 6, 1986, PIANNING COI�IlNISSION MLNUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE MOTION � GARRIID UNANIMOUSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER.ATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERML� S_P ��86-11, BY ROGER CLA,ESGENS• Per Section 205.05.1, C, 1 of the Fridley City Code, to allow a second accessory buid�ding on Lot 6, Block 2, Riverwood Manor, the same being 7130 Riverview Terrace N.E. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SVANDA, TO WAIVE THE FORMAL READING OF THE PUBZIC H�ARING NOTICE AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:33 p.m. Mr. Robinson stated this is a request for a special use permit to allow a second accessory building for nroperty located west of East River Road andr�orth of Z��t Way at 7130 Riverview T�rrace N.E. Mr. Robinson stated the proposal is to construct a garage/carport approximately 22 x 22 feet. He stated this property, as well as surrounding property, is zoned single family. Mr. Robinson stated there currently is no hard surface driveway, but the petitioner has been informed that one �aould have to be installed. He stated staff would also recommend the architectur.al treatment of � this garage be compatible with the existing house. PLANNING CONJMISSION MEETING. AUGUST 20. 1986 PAGE 2 � Mr. Claesgens, the petitioner, asked if the building permit would be contingent upon a signed contract for installation of the hard sur- face driveway. Mr. Robinson stated the driveway would have to be installed before the garage could be used and this is required under the City Code. Mr. Claesgens stated construction on the garage probably wouldn't begin until October as he will be going on vacation for the next several weeks. He stated he wanted to use the garage this winter, however, didn't know if it would be too la�e in the season to install the hard surface driveway. Mr. Billings asked Nh�. Claesgens if it was his intent to install a hard surfaced drive. Mr. Claesgens stated it is in his plans� Mr. Billings stated it is almost impossible to see the garage from the street due to the trees and foli�� He f�lt if Mr. Claesgens was nnable to install the driveway this construction season, a stipu- lation could be �.de that it be completed by a specific date next spring. Mr. Robinson stated he could not see any reason why the driveway couldn't be completed this construction season. He stated if it wouldn't be completed until next spring, Mr. Claesgens may have to ^ post a performance bond to guarantee this would be installed. Mr. Claesgens stated he didn't expect the garage to be completed until October 15. He also stated in the special use permit he requested a garage/carport, however, has decided this structure will be a double garage. Mr. Robinson stated this would not be a problem as it is within the requirements of the Code. Ms. Sherek thought perhaps a stipulation of the special use permit was that the hard surface driveway had to be installed by November 15 or else the petitioner would have to post a performance bond. Mr. Betzold asked who was the contractor for �nr�st�u��ion of the garage. Mr. Claesgens stated it was Inter-City Builders. He stated the garage would conform to i�lie hip roof construction of his home and the siding would be 12 inch masonite 1ap and pa.inted to match the house. MOTI�N-BY�-�.,KO�TBRICK, SECONDED BY M5. SHEREK, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE HFARING CLOSED AT 7:50 p.m. � MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR, SVANDA, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP ��86-11, BY ROGER CLAESGENS, WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: PI�INNING COMMCSSION MEETING. AUGUST 20, 1986 PAGE 3 � 1. A hard surface driveway be installed by November 15, 1986 or the petitioner to post a performance bond for this work to be completed, and 2. The architectural treatment of the garage be compat- ible with the existing house. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIlVG AYE, CHAIR�ERSON BILLINGS DECLARED TI� MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. DISCUSSION OF ADDITIONAL 1986 COMNIITNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS: Mr. Robinson stated the City is being allocated another $18,544 in 1986 CDBG funds. He stated a recommendation for the proposed use of t�hese funds must be submitted to the County b�r September 12. Mr. Robinson stated the previously authorized 1986 CDBG funds have been allocated as follows: Human Service Grants $31,588 Crime Prevention - Security Hardware 15,500 Plaza Center/University Corridor Study 10,000 Riverview Heights Park Development 24,400 Locke House Restoration 8,000 Iie stated several areas were considered to use these additionals funds �"1 such as restoring the $8,000 to the Plaza Center improvement as this � amount was taken for the Locke House Restoration. He stated the other area was in conjunction with the Mississippi/University Avenue improvement to cover the costs of providing underground power lines. Mr. Robinson stated a meeting was held with the Director of Springbrook Natur.e Center and because of the costs involved to restore the Center, it is recommended the entire $18,544 be allocated for this purpose. Mr. Robinson stated thousands of trees were destroyed in the July 18 tornado and options are now being considered for the clean-up. He stated another priority was to restore the handicapped trail. Ms. Sherek stated she reviewed the damage at the Center and felt the restoration of the handicapped trail should be one of the priorities. Mr. Robinson stated the restoration of the handicapped trail wouLd be the easiest to justify for using these CDBG funds, however, he felt there should be some flexibility in the use of these funds. Mr. Svanda stated he agrees the funds �hould be used at the Nature Center and for restoration of the handicapped trail. N�TION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL TIiAT THE ADDITIONAL $18, 544 IN COMrIIJNITY DEVELOPMENT /"� BLOCK GRANT FUNDS BE ALLOCATED FOR EXPENDITURE AT THE SPRINGBROOK .- NATURE CENTER. PLANNING CONINICSSION MEETING. AUGUST 20, 1986 PAGE 4 � Mr. Billings stated to allocate the funds to the Nature Center is certainly a worthwhile cause, but wondered if it wouldn't be better to submit a list of possible uses for these funds, rather than to make a specific recommendation. He felt it would give the Council some discretion, if they felt there were other uses for these funds, without being on record as voting against the Nature Center. r"'1 �'1 Mr. Robinson stated the City Council is always faced with these decisions as far as following the recommendations of the Commissions. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, ALL VO�ED AYE, AND CHAIRPERSON BILLIN(� DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANINIDUSLY. 3. REVIEW OF SP ��85-16� BY MCNNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF JOBS AND TRAINING: Mr. Robinson stated the Commission requested this speci�l :nae p�:rfna�t bie ,reuiewe� �in Aagust., Mr. Robinson stated the stipulations have, basically, been met except for an improved wall sign. He stated staff is working with the petitioner on this stipulation. Mr. Robinson stated the petitioner has an agreement with the U. S. Swim and Fitness Club for overflow parking. This infor�ation was submitted as an update to the Commission and no �fficial action was needed. 4. REVIEW_ OF SP ��85-13, BY NORTH �REEWAY INVESTORS: 5. Mr. Robinson stated the Commission requested this special use permit be reviewed in August. Mr. Robinson stated staff wi11 continue to monitor the parking to make sure it is adequate. This information was submitted as an update to the Commission and no official action was needed. Mr. Robinson stated two proposals were received for operation of the S.O.R.T. site, one from Blumenthal and Sons and the other from Earl Frank. Se stated Mr. Svanda �y wish to make this presentation to the Commission. Mr. Svanda stated the Environmental Quality Commission's recommendation was to accept the proposal of Blumenthal and Sons to operate and main- tain the S.O.R.T. site for the next five years as they felt it best serves the needs of the City. PLANNING CO�SSION MEETING, AUGUST 20, 1986_ pAGE 5 � Mr. Svanda stated two proposals were received for the S.O.R.T. site. He stated in Mr. Earl Frank's proposal, he is looking for some funding from the City. He stated Blumenthal and Sons has requested the City install sewer, water and lighting and they would construct an office structure and after five years, this structure would be deeded to the C�.�y. He stated they are not looking at any on-going support from the City for the first five years. Mr. Svanda stated dollar-wise the City would probably be ahead in accepting the Blumenthal proposal, however, there may be some issue with the request for sewer, water and lighting. He stated Blumenthal would pay for aluminum, copper and plastic and other items such as steel cans, glass, newspaper and cardboard could be disposed of at this facility, but the public would not be paid. Mr. Svanda stated Blumenthal is proposing to be open five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. He stated most of the grade school children know of Blumenthal because they pa.y for aluminum cans which they collect. Mr. Svanda stated the Environmental Quality Commission also felt it was important to continue the curbside recycling program. He stated it was their recommendation to utilize Beermann Services to operate the program on a nine month basis, not to exceed $1,SOO per month. He stated after six months, the EQC and staff will re-evaluate Beer- � mann's operations to see if it is advantageous to continue the program. Mr. Svanda stated the Commiss3on wanted to see if the S.O.R.T. Center collects more recyclable materials than the curbside program as they felt it would be better to promote the service that recycles the highest amount of materials. Mr. Betzold stated he noted in the Blumenthal proposal, nothing was listed for liability insurance. Mr. Robinson stated they should have it. Mr. Robinson stated Beermann hasn't provided a high level of service, however, no other bids were received. Ms. Sherek felt all cities are in the same position and what needed to be done is for staff to push participation in the curbside recycling program. She felt residents have to be told if the City loses this program, there wi11 not be any way for them to get rid of these items when mandatory recycling goes into effect in two years. NIDTION BY N6. SHEREK, SECONDED BY MR. �TZOLD, TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COI�SSION IN REGARD TO THE S.O.R.T. SITE AND CURBSIDE RECYCZING AND TO �URTHER RECOMMEND RESIDENTS BE INUNDATED WITH NOTICES ABOUT THE RECYCLING SCHIDULES AND AN ADVERTISING BLITZ TO USE THIS SERVICE. /'� IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRpERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE _ MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING COMlrLCSSION MEETING. AUGUST 20, 1986 PAGE 6 � 6. RECEIVE APPEALS CO_MMISSION MINUTES OF JULY 29. 1986: MOTION BY MR. BETZOLD, SECONDED BY MR. SVANDA, TO RECEIVE THE JULY 29, 1986, APPEALS CON�IISSION MINUTES. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CH,AIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARID THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. RECEIVE PARKS & RECREATION CO1�IrIISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 4. 1986: (See Motion on Page 5): MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SVANDA, TO RECEIVE THE AUGUST 4, 1986, PARKS & RECREATION CONI�ZCSSION MCNUTES. l�ir. Kondrick stated the Parks and Recreation Commission made a motion at this meeting to reaffirm to the Planning Commission and City Council their strong support of the Co�ons Park redevelopment. Mr. Kondrick stated a meeting was held regarding the proposed re- development which was well attended by neighboring residents. He stated residents who attended this meeting were under the im- pression that condoma.niums were to be constructed in Co�ons Park. Mr. Kondrick stated because the meeting was we11-attended, they were able to receive input from the neighborhood. � Mr. Kondrick stated what is proposed is staging improvements in Commons Park by dividing it into three phases. Nh�. Robinson reviewed these phases for redevelopment. He stated Phase I cnnsists of installatior► of the sanitary and storm sewer, water and electricity in addition to restroom facilities and picnic facilities with some plantings of trees. He stated this cost is about $63,515. He stated Phase II involves construction of a tot lot, installation of a shower fountain and additional plantings of trees and shrubs at an estimated cost of $88,293. Mr. Robinson stated Phase III involves 2nsta�l�gion�_af ����r�g�, construction of a gazebo, insta2latis� o� an amph��he�.�e��etag�,. benches, lighting, and���,ditional plantings of trees and shrubs at an estimated cost of $52,947. Mr. Robinson stated the reason this level of improvement is being considered is because of the central location of Co�ons Park. He stated because of its size and the many existing improvements, it is unique to the City and should be used for pa.ssive activities for the entire community. Mr. Kondrick stated he felt the neighboring residents were pleased with the improvements proposed for the park. \ \ PLANNING CONIMISSION MEETING, AUGUST 20, 1986 pAGE 7 ^ UPON A VOICE VOTEnTAKEN ON THE ABOVE NIDTION, ALL VOTED AYE, AND CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIID UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION BY MS. SHEREK, SECONDED BY MR. SVANDA, TO CONCUR WITH TNE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARKS & RECREATION COMNICSSION IN SUPPORT OF THE THREE PHASES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF COI�NS PARK. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CH�.IRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARID THE 1�lJTION C�RHIED UNANINIDUSLY. 8. OTHER BUSINESS• Mr. Jock Robertson, Community Development Director, reported on the following City Council actions: (1) Approval of final plat and rezoning for the Zake Pointe Corporate Center development. Mr. Robertson stated a pre-construction meeting was held this morning with the contractors and construction is now ready to begin. (2) Public hearing on the possible revocation of the special use per mit for Apache Camping Center. ^ Mr. Robertson stated the owner must bring in a proposal to guarantee conformance to the stipulations of the special use permit issued i.a� 1977, or face revocation of this permit. (3) Rezoning for Dr. Dah1's property. Mr. Robertson stated the rezoning of this property is contingent on approval m� the variances. (4) Recodifying the City Code relating to day care centers and home family day care. Mr. Robertson stated the public hearing was held and felt Council was in agreement with these changes. (5) Request for special use permit for day care by Faith Academy. Mr. Robertson stated the Planning Commission had reco�ended denial of this permit and the request was withdrawn as Faith Academy sold their facility to a church. He stated he under- stands the church wi11 continue the operation of a school. Mr. Billings stated he understands one resident asked if a church could exist at this facility without a special use permit and the City Attorney was asked to research it. � PLANNING CONIl�ICSSION MEETIlVG. AUGUST 20,, 1986 PAGE 8 ^ Mr. Robinson stated when this property was purchased by Faith Academy from School District No. 14, the use continued as a school. He felt if the use would change, a special use permit would be necessary. Ms. Sherek stated this church holds five services a week, but the congregation is s�ll. Mr. Robertson stated the attorney representing the Church on the N.�ve of Camden stated any inquiries should be directed to Faith Academy. He stated their intent is to hold a neighborhood meet- ing to explain their program to the residents. (6) Recodifying the City Code to allow any Commission's Vice-Chairman to serve on the Planning Co�nission in the absence of the Chairman. l�fr. Robertson stated Council approved the first reading of the ordinance to a11ow this change. (7) Future role of the Community Development �o�ission. 1�. Robertson stated he felt it would be accurate to state the Council felt the Planning and Community Development Coimnissions should be combined. He stated staff was directed to review the matter and submit a recommendation. ^ Mr. Robertson stated he felt the Council wished to retain the people on the Co�unity Development Commission and wouldn't have any objection to temporarily increasing the size of the Planning Coimnission or to possibly reassign these persons to another Commission, if they were interested. (8) Recou�►endation for fastablishing an Anoka County Mediation Center. Mr. Robertson stated the Council adopted a�esolution in suppart of the Anoka County Mediation project. Ms. Sherek stated what is being proposed in Anoka County is similar to the project established in Ramsey and Hennepin Counties for creation of a Mediation Board. She stated the purpose is to mediate suits such as nuisances, neighborhood disputes, etc. to help people solve their problems and relieve congested cou.rt calendars. Ms. Sherek stated the mediation would be a voluntary process and mediators would be trained to serve at various locations throughout the County. She stated the Task Force for the d����dpment of these Mediation Centers is approaching the cities for financial support based on the population. ^ Ms. Sherek stated the Human Res�u�ces Commission has a similar mediation process and hears human rights complaints. She stated ,� P?13NNING CONIMISSION MEETIlVG._ AUGUST 20. 1986 PAGE 9 about half are not interested in this pro.cess and of the other half, two-thirds are willing to enter into the mediation proceas resulting in about one-half of these.case�.��e�ng re�virt�d. Bur�lar Alarms• Mr. Billings stated they had an incident in their neighborhood where a burglar alarm was ac`tivated and it wss-sev�ral hours later bef'ox°e�it wa s .t�.�n� d �o:f f . He stated since more and more persons are installing home burglar alarms, he questioned if both residential and commercial alarms should be licensed. He stated the licensing would then provide information on the persons to contact should there be a false alarm. He stated pflssibly each residence or business should be allowed so many false alarms before they pa.id a penalty fee. Mr. Robinson questioned if it really was a problem or if this was just an isolated incident. Nh�. Billings stated the police �fficer who responded stated the Police Department has been pushing for something along these lines, but to no avail. Mr. Robinson stated as �ar as he can recall, this is the first time � the issue has been raised. He suggested the ma.tter be referred to the Police Commission and staff would c�rite a memo regarding this question. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MS. SHEREK, TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE AU�[TST 20, 1986, PLANNING CON]MCSSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:Z0 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ���� �������� Carole Haddad Recording Secretary ��'1