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PL 10/22/1986 - 30651� � C ITY OF FR IDLEY PLANNING CO1�Il�LCSSION MEETING, OCTOBER 22, 1986 CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Billings called the October 22, 1986, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Steve Billings, David Kondrick, Dale Thompson (for Rich Svanda), Dean Saba, Donald Betzold and Sue Sherek Members Absent: Rich Svanda and A1 Gabel Others Present: Jim Robinson, Planning Coordinator Jock Robertson, Community Development Director See attached list APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 8, 1986, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. KOI�IDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO App$OVE THE OCTOBER 8, 1986 PLANNING CONlMISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CH?,IRpERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARITIG: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING �EQUEST, ZOA �k86-05 BY UNIVERSITY AVENUE ASSOCIATES: Rezone from M-2, Heavy Industrial, to R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to construct 358 apartment units, on the South 450 feet, except the East 600 feet thereof, of all that part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying Westerly of State Trunk Highway No. 47, ,and the North b00 feet of the South 1050 feet, except the East 600 feet thereof, of all that part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying Westerly of State Trunk Highway No. 47, and all of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying Westerly of State Trunk Highway No. 47, except the South 1050 feet thereof and except the East 600 feet thereof as measured at right angles to the West right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway No. 47 and except that part lying North of the South line of the North 32.12 acres of said Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, generally located South of 85th Avenue, West of University Avenue, and North of 83rd Avenue. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MS. SHEREK, TO WAIVE THE READING � OF THE PUBLIC HFARING NOTICE AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HFARING OPEN AT 7:36 p.m. PLANNING CONIlr�SSION MEETING. �TOBER 22, 1986 pAGE 2 Mr. Robinson stated this is a request to rezone property north of 83rd Avenue and west of University Avenue from M-2, heavy industrial to R-3, general multiple to construct a 358 unit apartment complex. He stated the site for this project is 21 acres, including the street easement on 83rd. Mr. Robinson stated the proposed nine,three-story buildings would be of high quality construction with many amenities. Mr. Robinson stated the zoning of surrounding properties is commercial to the east, heavy industrial on the north, general commercial and heavy industrial to �he south and the Springbrook Nature Center is on the west. He stated there previously was a rezoning request for this property for construction of a similar apartment complex, but the project did not proceed due to economic reasons. Mr. Robinson stated the average daily traffic on University between 81st and 83rd is about 35,800 vehicles with a projected increase in 1988 to about 42,000. He stated on the west side of University on 83rd Avenue, it is projected daily traffic would increase from 411 to 1,400 by 1988. He stated there has been some modification of the intersection at 83rd which includes a:trumpet median. He stated there is the possibility of a signal at this intersection at some future date, if the traffic warrants it. Mr. Robinson stated an Environmental Assessment Worksheet is required � because ��e size of the projee� is over 225 �iaits and a�significant• in.crease in the sanitary seta�r flow�.ge. He stated it is proposed to haye �an:itary sewe.�r �.n.d water lin�s con�.ected to �xisting utility lines in $��d, and storm drainage would be handled by ponding both on site and in the i�ature Center. Mr. Robinson stated the project would require an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan as this area is designated as S-2 or a redevelopment district. He stated this district was established for use by the Housing & Redevelopment Authority. Mr. Robinson stated the area was considered as future housing potential because it is adjacent to the Springbrook Nature Center and in good proximity to transportation and commercial businesses. He stated an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan would, therefore, be acceptable and not con- trary to any stated policies. Mr. Robinson stated �he building area for the main and accessory buildings meets all the Code requirements and parking requirements are for 712 stalls and 753 are provided. He stated there are 237 garages which is approximately 66% in relation to the total number of units. He stated the plan includes nine foot stalls and would require a variance which would be processed through the Appeals Commission. Mr..Itobinson stated some of the amenities include two swimming pools, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, recreational building �,.,� and jogging trails around the perimeter of the complex. He stated the units are spacious and there is ample landscaping. PLANNING COrIl�LCSSION MEETING. OCTOBER_ 2_2, 1986 PAGE 3 ^ i � l Mr. Robinson stated the developer met with the members of the Springbrook Nature Foundation and this project was generally well received. He stated the primary issues they addressed were berming, plantings, fencing, ponding, board walk, access trails and program outreach. Mr. Robinson stated the berming consists of extensive berming along the Nature Center property ranging in height from 10 to 20 feet in height� He stated this provides good screening with no detrimental effect to the Nature Center. He stated water quality was also an issue and there are two ponding areas on the site and, in addition, approximately six acre feet-vf ponding-on the Nature Center si�e to store both regional and some of this development's storm water. He stated there are two planned areas of access into the Nature Center� for pedestrians only. Mr. Robinson stated staff and the developer warked out an agreement on the :rEfi�c�emen�� for this development and they are presented in the form of stipulations. Mr. Robinson stated the stipulations relating to the architectural elements are as follows: (1) provide deck element details - all deck fascia to be pre-finished metal trim; deck post supports to be pre-finished metal; (2) architectural facade behind deck to be brick up to horizontal metal band; (3) color scheme - samples of all architectural facade material to be submitted ,� for City approval; (4) provide brick soldier course for window si11s on first two floors for window openings; third floor window sills to be determined, with staff approval; (5) all trash er►closures to be brick enclosures; one per building to be provided; (6) elevations which include detailed facade material descriptions to be submitted by November 7, 1986; (7) developer will ensure adequate on-site park- i ng through management or provision of additional parking area; (8) provide a site improvement performance bond; amount to be three percent of construction value; (9) developer to implement amenity package as defined in Cliff's/�'ridley contrast - remove ambiguity prior to Council meeting; ana (10) soundproofing needed adjacent to laundry rooms and stairs. Mr. Robinson stated the requirements for �g�eneral l�ndscaping are as follows: (1) provide bermi.ng to screen parking along 83rd Avenue; (2) provide three additional street trees and shrubbery along 83rd Avenue; (3) provide additional screening along the easterly 28 feet; through the addition of six overstory shade trees; (4) provide a coordinated berming and landscape plan for the entire site; (5) all shrub beds to be edged and mulched with a weed barrier provided; (6) rock mulch to b� installed as indicated on landscape plan dated 10/14/86; (7) all turf areas to be sodded except area west of Nature Center security fence, and 10 feet beyond trail to north to be seeded; (8) provide an improved internal hardsurface pathway system which connects the development from east to west and north � to south; to be constructed within one year of 70% occupancy; (9) a11 development landscaping to have underground lawn sprinkling; and (10) building end entry planting beds to be bermed. FLANNING COr�ICSSION MEETING. OCTOBER 22,_ 1986_ pAGE 4 �"'� — - Mr. Robinson stated staff and the developer share a concern about the ponds to ensure they don't become an eyesore and want them to be an asset to the development. He stated the stipulations for the ponding are as follows: (1) add,edditional clecorative lighting around ponds; minimum of three lights for each pond; and (2) final design for pond/drainage elements will provide for retention or de- tention areas which will function efficiently and contribute to a visually pleasing and low ma.intenance drainage system. Mr. Robinson stated the stipulations which affect the N�.ture �enter property are as follows: (1) provide improvements to Nature Center berm landscaping as agre�d on October 22, 1986; (2) show fence on plan; trail to be on the development side of the fence. Fence generally to be located west of trail and on the development side of the berm, except location on large berm to be on Nature Center side of berm; (3) fence to be six foot green vinyl clad with no top rail; (4) fence gates to be turn style design; selection to be approved by Nature Center Director; (5) continue berming and seeding on Nature Center to 85th Avenue and around corner if excess fill is available; (6) continue security fence to 50 feet beyond north of development and 50 feet to the west on the southern end of site; (7) pond depth (in Nature Center) to be five feet at normal water level, location and size to be approved by Nature Center Director; (8) developer to install appropriate walkway connections on north and ,� south to existing Nature Center trail; (9) seed mix on Nature Center to include woodland and prairie flower mixures; seed to be mulched; �10) construction zone to be shown on grading plan and approved trees to be removed to be marked and approved by Nature Center Director; (11) trees to be saved to be protected by snow fence; placement assisted by Nature Center Director; and (12) provide a coordinated b erming and landscape plan. Mr. Saba asked the depth of the holding ponds. Mr. Robinson stated the decision on the final design hasn't been reached, but they will probably be about five to six feet in depth. Mr. Billings asked about the turn style gates and if this would pre- clude�.bicycles and handicapped access. lrh�. Robinson stated bi�ycles are not allowed in the Nature Center and the handicapped trail is not in this area. Mr. Betzold asked if the ponding areas would be screened. Mr. Robinson stated they would be a natural amenity and an actual focal point of the development. He stated the conclusion reached was if the ponds cannot be designed to be attrac�ive, they would simply be a retention area. He stated if they are a detention area, however, other things would have to be done:=to provide a long range visual amenity. �..., Mr. Saba asked if the ponding has any adverse affects on the regional plan being worked on by staff. Mr. Robinson stated the City Engineer is working with the developer and didn't believe th�ere �re.an�-esdu��se affects. PIJ�NNING COIrIIKCSSION MEETING.__OCTOBER 22, 1986 pAGE 5 � Ms. Linda Fisher, La.rkin, Hoffman, Daly & Lundgren, Ltid., stated she was representing the developers, University Avenue Associates. She stated the principals for this development were Ken Belgarde, Charles Belgarde and Harry Yaffe. Ms. Fisher stated the project architect is James Cooperma.n and Associates; landscape architect is David Kirsht Associates; fill engineer and land surveyor is Harry S. Johnson; and drainage engineer is CCST, Inc. She stated Tom Di11on of the �'roperty Management Divisic�n of Marfield, Belgarde and Yaffe was present,��.as well as representatives of the other companies involved with this project. She stated Barton-Aschman and Subterranean also assisted them in their plans. Ms. Fisher stated staff �de an excellent presentation and was very thorough and information they were going to present was included in staff's review. She stated she felt it is clear what they are requesting in terms of the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning to R-3 and considezation of the preliminary p1at. She stated the Com- prehensive P1an indicates this site would be suitable for multiple family housing and such uses are needed to meet the City's n,eeds by 1990. ^ N,s. Fisher stated the plans presented this evening represent a cul- /'� mination of lot of hard work by a number of people. She stated she works in many co�unities representing developers and the Citq's staff works as long or harder than any citq sise has worked with. She stated they have been able to meet with staf,f after hours and really appreciated their efforts. She stated they had meetings where there was disagreement, but now felt they had reached a final agree- ment. She also expressed appreciation to the Nature Center Director and the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation. Ms. Fisher stated they have requested the City assist with this project in the form of taxable tax increment bonds and taxable housing revenue bonds. She stated the request was reviewed by the HRA and general concept for assistance has been approved. She stated they are working �ith staff to negotiate a redevelopment contract. Ms. Fisher stated University Avenue Associates have over 20 years experience in multi-family rental housing. She stated they have developed over 3,000 units including over 400 units in the Cliff's project in Minnetonka, which staff toured, and the Four Seasons project in Plymouth, as well as projects in Wisconsin and South Dakota. She stated they were also the developers of the East River Road Business Center in Fridley. Ms. Fisher stated the developers build for long-term ownership and ' hald dn��o'their projects for 15 to 25 years. She stated the project � consists of nine three-story buildings and the Commission has render- ings and drawings before them which indicate the quality and character of this project. PLANNING CON�IISSION MEETING. OCTOBER 22, 1986 pAGE 6 � Ms. Fisher stated the continuing maintenance of the complex is insured by an on-site resident manager. She stated the units are designed for families, as well as younger persons, with approxi- mately 17%, one bedroom units; 67%, two bedroom units, and 15%, three bedroom units. She stated they tried to create a feeling of individual entry to the apartment by providing an indented entry and are experimenting with special decorative features. She stated there would be skylights in the third floor corridors. Ms. Fisher stated the individual units will have walk-in closets, European style cabinets, dining room fans and the three bedroom units will have 1-3/4 baths and the two bedroom units, 1-1/2 baths. Ms. Fisher stated a recreation building would be located on the south part of the site with saunas, whirlpools, exercise facilities, a party and community room. She stated some of the exterior ameni- ties include walking and jogging paths, various courtyards and a playground. Ms. Fisher stated one of the key issues was providing a suitable buffer between this site and the Springbrook Nature Center. She stated several meetings were held with staff and the area was surveyed so they had an idea exactly where they wanted screening. She stated their surveyor then went back to the site and identified areas within the Nature Center in whici� a berm might enroach. She �, stated a buffer plan was developed and the landscape architect is present to answer any questions. Ms. Fisher stated in summer, the berms wi11 screen the garages; however, during the winter months, a portion of the buildings �y be seen from the trail in the Nature Center hecause there would be less vegetation. Ms. Fisher stated ingress and egress to the Nature Center would be controlled b� a fence. She stated lighting for this project would be directed downward so it wouldn't affect the Nature Center or other adjacent property. Ms. Fisher stated there was discussion with regard to the storm water ma.nagement plan and the basic objective is to meet Watershed District require�nts. She stated this states that their post- development rate of runoff cannot exceed the pre-development rate of runoff. She stated they assumed a 100 year storm as the basis for that evaluation a�id designed a storm water concept plan that provides for ponding on the site, as well as on the Nature Center site. She stated this concept has been approved by the Nature Center and further work has to be done on the exact location and size. Ms. Fisher stated this plan will meet the storm water re- quirements for this project and will improve the storm water quality in the area. She stated, basically, at this time, water from their site, as well as property to the east and the culvert along Uni- versity Avenue, is not treated and runs into the park site. She �.. stated after their development, most of the storm water would run , through their on-site detention pond and baffles or weirs would be provided before the water ran into the park ponding area. She PLANNING CONIl�TCSSION MEETING, OCTOBER 22, 1986 PAGE 7 v"� stated erosion control measures would be implemented during and after construction. Ms. Fisher stated there are a number of details to be resolved in regard to the ponds. She stated their original objective was to have amenity ponds to be used for both skating and retention ponds. She stated she understands this is very difficult to accomplish, but they believe it can be done. She stated at a minimum, the ponds will be inundation areas to meet their ponding requirements. She stated if they can provide permanent amenity ponds, they would do so. Ms. Fisher stated she was asked by Mr. Robinson to provide the Commission with a summa.ry of the EAW process. She stated an EAW is required because of the number of units and waste water generated by the project. She stated the Pollution Control Agency does a pre-review of the sanitary sewer and they have addressed this portion of the EAW. She stated the schedule for the EAW is that it will be published in the November 3 EQB Monitor and then there will be a 30 day public comment period. She stated the City will have those comments back on or about December 3 and have the benefit of this process prior to consideration of the rezoning. Ms. Fisher stated in terms of th� EAW, the document indicates that r� both the mun,icipal and regional storm water and sanitary sewer systems have adequate capacity to accommodate this development. She stated a traffic analysis was done to show that traffic would comply with State air quality standaxds. She stated a noise analysis basically looked at traffic generated noise and the EAW shows all receptors will meet State standards. Ms. Fisher stated there are no DNR protected wetlands on the site so a permit from this agency is not required. She stated there are about two acres on the site of other types of wetlands which, in some cases, the U. S. Army Corp, of Engineers does regulate•> She stated they were contacted and believed they fall under a nationwide permit and ��e in the process of confirming this information. Ms. Fisher stated Mr. Robinson reviewed the projected average daily traffic. She stated the level of service at all affected inter- sections is acceptable. Mr. Kondrick asked the time period before the project would be com�- p leted . Mr. Ken Belgarde stated it would be about si.x months from the time construction began until the first building is completed. He stated the construction of the other eight buildings would be six to eight weeks apart. He stated if marketing goes well, this time table would be accelerated. �� Mr. Kondrick asked what rents were projected for these units. Mr. Belgarde stated the one bedroom units range from $520-$550/month; two bedroom units from $600-$635/month; and three bedroom units ._- $675/month. P_LANNING CO1�IIrICSSION MEETING. OCTOBER 22, 1986 PAGE $ �, Mr. Billings stated he understands some soil correction would be necessary. Mr. Belgarde stated there is major soil correction which would probably take a total of three months to accomplish. He stated they would correct what was needed in order to get the first building started and then continue to make the other necessary corrections. Mr. Betzold stated there would be no way to pro+�eed north from this project. Mr. Robinson stated if 83rd Avenue is used, vehicles would have to go south.on Uni�ersity. '3e stated another alternati-ve wou�d be to use Ma.in 9treet to 81�t Avenue and then p�oeeed either north or south at the light. Mr. Betzold asked if this would be a problem. Ms. Fisher stated Barton-Aschman concluded that the intersections affected by this type of movement have adequate capacity to accom- modate the v�ia�.c].e"s:' She stated the intersection of 83rd and University is at service level A which is the best Level of service and would continue after full development of this project. She stated the intersection of 81st and University is at service level C and, after development by Vantage Company's project, this level of service would decrease slightly to D+, but is well within the State and County determinations as to what is acceptable. She stated the project can function with current access without any adverse effect on the development or roadway system. Mr. Betzold stated the question of the variance for the parking stalls seems to be one of the last items to be addressed and would come before the Appeals Commission. Mr. Robinson stated the developer is working on a contingency plan in the event the variance was not approved. Ms. Fisher stated they are working on an alternate or contingency plan. She felt the variance was very critical to the site plan and the hardship could be documented becaus� of the unique features on the site. Mr. Betzold asked if all the stipulations outlined by Mr. Robinson were acceptable to the developer. Ms. Fisher stated they have reviewed these stipulations and are in agreement. Ms. Sherek asked if the ponding wasn't suitable for amenity ponding, if it would change the configuration of the complex. �� PLANNING COINMCSSION MEETING. �TOBER 22, 198_6 PAGE g r"� Mr. Belgarde stated if they cannot make the ponds a positive amenity, they probably wi11 not exist, but it wouldn't change the layout of the buildings. Mr. Robinson questioned the design and materials if the��ponds are detentzon_v�rsus reGe�tion. Mr. McMahon, CCST, Inc., stated there is a fairly serious silt problem and there would have to be a maintenance program to see that the ponding areas stay clean. He stated if they are used for inundation rather than amenities, different materials would have to be considered, however, he could not answer the question at this time. Mr. Phil Nyvall, representing the YNICA, asked the plans for access and service roads and where proposed water and sanitary sewer lines would be installed which could possibly affect the YMCA property. Mr. Robinson stated the only access will be on 83rd Avenue. He stated they are not proceeding with a road to the north at this time, however, a 60 foot easement is being provided across the north end of the project for possible future access. He stated the Y property would not be affected, at this time, in terms of roadway access. He stated all utilities are serviced from 83rd �, Avenue . Ms. Fisher stated 60 feet has been dedicated along the north property line for possible future street right-of-way, but it is not part of this proposal to have a street there at this time. Ms. Seeger, representing the Springbrook Nature Foundation, stated the developer has worked with them regarding this project. She stated their concern was the ponding because the natural amenities of the Nature Center can't take a severe influx of water. She stated they are generally in favor of this project. No other persons in the audience spoke for or against this rezoning request. MOTION BY MS. SHEREK, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOZD, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CH.�IRpERSON BILLLINGS DECLARID THE HEARING CLOSID AT 8:35 p.m. MOTION BY N15. SHEREK, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO RECOMMEND AND SUPPORT A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT TO TI� 1990 LAND USE PLAN FROM A S-2, REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, TO R-3, GENERAL MULTIPLE DWELLING ON THE BASIS THAT THE HOUSING SECTION OF TfiE COMPREHENSIVE �...�\ PLAN DOES INDICATE THIS 13AS A POTENTIAL FOR MEDNM DENSITY HOUSING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIltPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING CO1rIl�LCSSION MEETING, OCTOBER 22_, 1986 _ PAGE 10 Mr. Saba stated a plan had been previously submitted for multiple units in this area and felt this was a far better one. Mr. Billings stated he felt the multiple units would be a better buffer for the Nature Center than a heavy industrial use. He felt the plan was we11 thought out and a high quality complex. He stated he appreciated the developer putting in the time, energy and finances into such a project for the City. Ms. Sherek stated she felt the housing is needed in the City. Mr. Kondrick stated any concerns he had regarding the project ha�e been well addressed. He felt protection has been provided for the Nature Center. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECOI�IDED BY MR. SABA, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIZ APPROVAL OF REZONING REQUEST, ZOA ��86-05, BY UNIVERSITY AVENUE ASSOCIATES WITH Tf3E FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: ARCHITECTURAL REFINEMENTS 1. Provide deck element details - all deck fascia to be pre-finished metal trim; deck post supports to be pre-finished metal. 2. Architectural facade behind deck to be brick up to horizontal metal band. 3. Color scheme - samples of all architectural facade ma.terial to be sub�aitted for City approval. 4. Provide brick soldier course for window sills on first two floors for window openings. Third floor window sills to be determined, with staff approval. 5. A11 trash enclosures to be brick enclosures; one per building to be provided. 6. Elevations which include detailed facade material descriptions to be submitted by November 7, 1986. 7. Developer will ensure adequate on-site parking through management or provision of additional parking area. 8. Provide a site improvement performance bond; amount to be three percent of con�truction value (see bond form). 9. Developer to implement amenity package as defined i.n Cliff's/ Fridley contrast. Remove ambiguity prior to Council meeting. � 10. Soundproofing needed adjacent to Laundry rooms and stairs. PLANNING COI�IISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 22, 1986_ PAGE 11 � GENERAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS l. Provide berming to screen parking along 83rd Avenue N.E. 2. Provide three additional street trees and shrubbery along 83rd Avenue N.E. 3. Provide additional screening along the easterly 28 feet; through the addition of six overstory shade trees. 4. Provide a coorclinated berming and landscape plan for the entire site. 5. A11 shrub beds to be edged and mulched with a weed barrier provided. 6. Rock mulch to be installed as indicated on landscape plan dated 10/14/86. 7. All turf areas to be sodded except area west of Nature Center security fence, and 10 feet beyond trail to north to be seeded. 8. Provide an improved internal hardsurface pathway system which connects the development from east to west and north to south; to be constructed within one year of 70% occupancy. � 9. All development landscaping to have underground lawn sprinkling. 10. Building end entry planting beds to be bermed. POND REFINEMENTS 1. Add additional decorative lighting around ponds; minimum of three lights for each pond. 2. Final design for pond/drainage elements will provide for retention or detention areas which will function efficiently and contribute to a visually pleasing and low maintenance drainage system. NATURE CENTER INTERFACE; REFINEMENTS 1. Provide improvements to Nature Center berm landscaping as agreed on October 22, 1986. 2. Show fence on plan; trail to be on the development side of the fence. Fence generally to be located west of trail and on the development side of the berm, except location on large berm to be on Nature Center side of berm. 3. Fence to be si.x foot green vinyl clad with no top rail. �� 4. Ferace gates to be turn style design. Selection to be approved by Nature Center. PLANNING CONIl�LCSSION MEETING. OCTOBER 22, 1986 PAGE 12 5. Continue berming and seeding on Nature Center to 85th Avenue N.E. and around corner if excess fill is available. 6. Continue security fence to 50 feet beyond north of development and 50 feet to the west on the southern end of site. 7. Pond depth (in Nature Center) to be five feet at normal water level. Location and size to be approved by Nature Center Director. 8. Developer to install appro�riate walkway connections on north and south to existing Nature Center trail. 9. Seed mix on Nature Center to include woodland and p,r€tirie.flower mixtures. Seed to be mulched. 10. Construction zone to be shown on grading plan and approved. Trees to be removed to be marked and approved by Nature Center Director. 11. Trees to be saved to be protected by snow fence; placement assisted by Nature Center Director. 12. Provide a coordinated berming and landscape plan. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE � MOTION CARR IED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMCNARY PLAT P.S ��86-05, NORTH PARK ESTATES. BY UNIVERSITY AVENUE ASSOC]:ATES: Being a replat of the South 450 feet, except the East 600 feet thereof, of all that part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Tocroship 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying Westerly of State Trunk Highway No. 47, and the East 600 of the South 400 feet of all that part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Seetion 2, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying Westexly of State Trunk Highway No. 47. Subject to an easement for utility and street pur- poses over the South 33 feet thereof, and the North 600 feet of the South 1050 feet, except the East 600 feet thereof, of all that part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Township 30, Range 24, Anoka County, Minnesota, lying Westerly of State Trunk Highway No. 47, and all of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 2, Towrishig_30;-Range 24, Anoka�.Coun�y, l�nnesot�,'ly.ing Wester�y of State Trunk Highway No. 47, except the South 1050 feet thereof and except the East 600 feet thereof as measured at right angles to the West right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway No. 47 and exce pt that part lying North of the South line of the North 32.12 acres of said Northwest 1/4 of Section Z, generally located South of 85th Avenue, West of University Avenue, and North of 83rd Avenue. � MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECOI�IDED BY MS. SflEREK, TO WL�NE THE READING OF TI� PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE AND OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARID THE H�ARING OPEN AT 7:42 p.m. 13L � PLANNING CON]MCSSION MEETING, OG�OBER 22, 1986 PAGE 13 Mr. Robinson stated the location of this plat is equal to what is covered in the rezoning request, ZOA ��86-05, plus the additional portion ' that is adjacent and goes to University Avenue. He stated this e�ra portion is zoned C-2 and'will-remain C-2, as it is under separate ownership. He stated the plat includes one block and two 1ots; Lot i being the development pa.rcel and �,ot 2 being the remaining pa.rcel. He stated the reason Lot 2 is included in the plat is because it is one tax parcel. Mr. Robinson stated staff is recommending the following stipul- ations, if the plat is approved. 1. Developer subject to fair share of assessments on a possible future road along the north end of development site. 2. Property owner agrees that proposed Lot 2, Block l, North Pa.rk Estates is subject to street easements to allow for street connectiois•between 83rd Avenue and £�5th Avenue. 3. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are subject to park fees as follows: Lot 1- 358 units at $500 per unit =$179,000 - all payable with first building permit. � Lot 2- 270,072 x.023 =$6,212 - to be paid with building permit or replatting at the prevailing rate 4. Design,ate existing 33 foot easement on south as dedicated right-of- way on plat, subject to concurrence of property owner. 1�. Robinson stated staff has not talked to the property owner regard- ing the easement on the south and, therefore, it is subject to his concurrence. Ms. Fisher stated they concur with the stipulations, with the exception of No. 4 as they are not the property owner. She stated she under- stands Mr. Wormsbecker is present representing this property owner, 1� . Barbush . Mr. Wormsbecker, representing Mr. Barbush, stated he would have to talk to the owner to see if this stipulation would be a problem, but felt the matter of the easement could be resolved. He stated the owner is aware that at some time a road has to be constructed. No other persons in the audience spoke regarding this preliminary plat. MOTION BY MR. KOI�IDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC � HEARING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED TI� PiT�i��C HF.�ARIN� CLOSID AT 8:52 p.m. � /r`�. PLANNING CONINICSS ION MEETIlVG, OCTOBER 22 , 1986 pAGE 14 N�TION BY MR. KONDRIC�, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO RECONIMEI�ID TO CITY COUNCIZ APPROVAL OF PRELIMCNARY PLAT, P.S. ��86-05, NORTH PARK ESTATES, BY UNIVERSITY AVENUE ASSOCIATES, WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: l. Developer subject to fair share of assessments on a possible future road along the north end of development site. 2. Property owner agrees that proposed Lot 2, Block 1, North Park Estates is subject to street easements to allow for a street connection between 83rd Avenue and 85th Avenue. 3. Lot 1 and Lot 2 are subject to park fees as follows: Lot 1 - Lot 2 - 358 units building 270,072 x 13M at $500 per unit =$179,000 all payable �aith first permit. .023 =$6,212 - to be paid with building permit or replatting at the prevailing rate 4. Desiguate existing 33 feet easement on south as dedicated right- of-way on plat. (Subject to concurrence of property owner). UPON A VOICE VOTE, AZL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE NIOTION CARR.IED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Billings stated the rezoning and the preliminary plat would go to the City Council for public hearing on November 17, 1986. 3. CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT. L.S. ��86-08, BY DIVISION 1 REAL ESTATE INC.: Split will create three single family lots. One 1ot being that part of Lots 80, 81, 82 and 83, B1ock A, Riverview Heights, lying westerly of the easterly 90 feet of said lots together with a11 that part of the vacated un-named street and right-of-way of Minneapolis, Anoka and Cuyuna Range RR Co., lying southerly of the westerly extension of the northerly line of said Lot 83, and lying northerly of the westerly extension of the southerly line of said Lot 80. A11 lying easterly of East-"Rivei� �oxd as it is now laid out and constructed. The second lot being the westerly 70 feet of the easterly 90 feet of Lots 80, 81, 82 and 83, B1ock A, Riverview Heights. The third lot being L•ot 78 and 79 and the easterly 20 feet of Lots 80, 81, 82 and 83, Block A, Riverview Seights, 441 Hugo Street N.E. Mr. Robinson stated this 1ot split is for property located on the north- east corner of Hugo and East River Road. He stated the property has two zoning classifications as there are two single family lots and the majority of the site to the west is zoned R-3. He stated the property to the north is zoned R-2 and the neighborhood is mostly single family homes. 13N PIANNING CONIl�iCSSION MEETING. �TOBER 22. 1986 PAGE 15 �"� Mr. Robinson stated in the past, townhouses were proposed for this property, however, development never proceeded because of economic reasons. Mr. Robinson stated the requested lot split would split the existing lots into three buildable lots, A, B and C. He stated Lot A would meet the Code requirements as far as square footage and frontage. He stated Lots B and C would only be about 7,165 square feet with 70 foot frontages. He stated the Code requires 9,000 square feet with 75 foot frontages. Mr. Robinson state�l it would seem that tlze issue is whe�her ��ree single family hor�.es would be more eonsisten.t with the neighborhood. Some 50 foot lots in the area have been utilized for homes. Mr. Robinson stated if this 1ot split is approved, staff is re- commending the following stipulations: (1) provide a 17.5 foot street and bikeway/walkway easement along East River Road; (2) provide a 12 foot s�zeet easement along Hugo Street; (3) lot area variances are needed with split from 9,000 square feet to plus or minus 7,165 square feet on Parcels B and C; (4) lot width variances are needed with split from 75 feet to 70 feet on Parcels B and C; (5) park fees of $750 required for each of the three lots payable with building permi.ts; (6) record split at Anoka County within six months; and (7) owner agrees to rezone the property to single family. Mr. Kondrick stated he was concerned about Zot A, if East River Road were widened. Nir. Robinson stated the City has allowed easements to be used for setbacks in the pa.st. �Ie s�ated a home could�be set back 40 feet from �ast River Road and still have 50 feet��c�f buildable'area. Ms. Sherek felt it would be better to have two legal lots which me�t Code requirements, rather than three 1ots. Mr. Chouinard, the owner of the property, stated the three lots are requested in order to make it financially feasible. Mr. Bill Lee, proposed developer of these lots, stated a home with a tuck-under garage would be constructed on Lot A so there would be adequate space. He questioned if it wouldn't be desirable to have single family homes on these 1ots. Mr. Kondrick stated it would be desirable, but the question is also whether there should be two rather than three lots. Mr. Betzold stated he has seen proposals for this property several times and even though it is zoned R-3, single family homes would �� be a better use. He stated his concern involves the possible widening of East River Road and Hugo Street has a lot of problems. PIANNING COI�LCSSION MEETING. OCTOBER 22,_ 1986 _ pAGE 16 /'-`, ^ 44 � Mr. Chouinard stated at the time he purchased the property, it was tax forfeit and there was a ten unit complex approved for the site. He stated the other�proposal Was for a six unit townhouse development which would not work financially. He stated a home could be constructed on the 50 foot lot and four units constructed on Lots A and B. He felt the single fami.ly homes.were better for the neighborhood. Mr. Billings stated because of the action taken by the City Council at their last meeting in regard to a lot split which resulted in substandard lots, he would have a dif_�.icult time supporting this request. He asked Mr. Robinson if the majority of the lots on Hugo Street were in excess of 9,000 square feet. Mr. Robinson stated he felt the majority of the lots were in excess of 9,000 square feet. Mr. Billings felt it may be helpful for staff to provide an analysis of the properties along Hugo Street when this item goes to the City Council. MOTION BY MR. BETZOLD, SECONDED BY M5. SHEREK, TO FORWARD THIS LOT SPZIT REQUEST, L.S. ��86-08, BY DIVISION 1 R�AL ESTATE, IlVC. TO THE CITY COUNCIL WITHOUT A RECOI�Il�IENDATION. Mr. Kondrick stated he has no problem with the 70 foot frontage, but felt there could be a problem with Lot A in the future 3f East River Road is widened. Mr. Robinson asked the owner and developer if they would consider a lot split for two lots. Both indicated they would not. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIlVG AYE, CH�IRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Chairperson Billings stated this item would go to the City Council on November 3, 1986. ENTITLED "COl�'Il�ICSSIONS" BY AMEI�IDING SECTIONS 6.01 AND 6.03 SECTION 6.08 AND RENUMBERING T13E NEXT CONSECUTIVE NUMBER: Mr. Robinson stated the Commission has discussed this matter several times and this ordinance would phase out the Community Development Commission. He stated this Commission has not been active over the last several years. Mr. Robertson stated members of the Co�unity Development Commission were advised of this change and encouraged to indicate their pre- ference for service on another City commission. 13Q 13R �"1 PLANNING CONIl�L[SSION MEETING. OCTOBER 22, 1986 pAGE 17 MOTION BY M[t. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MS� SHEREK, TO CONCUR WITH THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES TO CHAPTER 6 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE BY APJENDING SECTIONS 6.01 AND 6.03, BY DELETING SECTION 6.08 AND RENUMBERING THE NER'.0 CONSECUTIVE NUMBER. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE N%)TION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. DISCUSSION ON DUMPSTER ENCLOSURES IN FR.IDLEY: Mr. Robinson stated the City has a problem with existing policy on dumpster enclosures in that it is not specified what type or material is to be used. He stated staff is submitting the following proposal to be considered: (a) enclosures shall be designed out of material that is architecturally compatible with the principal structure such as brick, architectural block, poured concrete and possibly wood; (b) gates may not be necessary if the opening �tould not be visible from the public or residential view. If a gate is needed then it should be opaque and constructed out of sturdy treated wood or a slatted chain link fence; (c) receptacles which do not require screen- ing sha11 be ma.intained in a clean and orderly fashion and (d) all restaurants sha11 have a c�asonry enclosure with an opaque gate. �..1 Mr. Kondrick stated if there is a change in the Code, if those establishments that exist now must comply. Mr. Rob3nson stated they would be grandfathered, unless there were some changes on the property. Mr. Robinson stated he believed the proposals recommended by staff are consistent with other neighboring commu.nities. Mr. Billings stated he was concerned about masonry enclosures for restaurants and wondered if this would pertain to a delicatessen or sma11 eating place in a ma.11. Mr. Robinson stated a masonry enclosure provides an enclosure to encourage sanitary practices. Ms. Sherek stated wooden enclosures are subject to being destroyed by the garbage trucks. She felt any establishment that has a dumpster should have it enclosed and didn't know why only restaurants were included for a masonry enclosure. Mr. Robinson stated staff would review this item to answer some of the questions raised. He stated this is one aspect of the Code that has been difficult to police and enforce. He felt you cannot make a dumpster look nice and some screening is needed. Mr. Billings stated there are some provisions in the State Health �` Code reisting to dumpsters, but questioned the need for a masonry enclosure around all restaurant dumpsters. 13Q PIANNING CONIMCSS ION MEET ING. OCTOBER 22 . 1986 PAGE 18 � 6. DISCUSSION OF CARS FOR SALE ON LAWNS: Mr. Robertson stated the City Council has received many complaints with regard to cars being parked on major thoroughfares, empty lots or parking lots of vacant buildings for purposes of sale. He stated the Council is considering an ordinance designed to reduce these situations and eliminate vehicles parked on someone else's property for this purpose. Mr. Saba felt this situation should be eliminated and many people in the community are fed-up. Mr. Robertson stated staff now is looking at some long-range needs and possibly pursuing the option of enforcing the ordinance by using Community Service Officers. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE HUMAN REOUSRCES C�3rIl�lISSION MEETING OF OC'TOBER 2, 1986: Ms. Sherek stated these minutes have not been approved by the Human Resources Commission and should not be on this agenda. MOTION BY MS. SHEREK, SECONDED BY MR. KONDRICK, TO TABLE THIS ITEM. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AyE, CHAAIRpERSON BILLINGS DECIARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS & RECREATION CONIlKCSSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 6 „1986: MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. BETZOLD, TO RECEIVE THE MINiTTES OF TI� PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION OF OCTOBER 6, 1986. UPO1�L'A V�ICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRpERSON BILLINGS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. OTHER BUSINESS• Mr. Robinson sub mitted copies of inemos dated October 10, 1986 and October 15, 1986 regarding the special use permits for Church on the Move and Ronald Christensen. 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