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PL 10/11/1989 - 7103PLAPNIFG COMl�ISSION 2lEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER I1, 1989 7:30 P.�. Barbara Dacy Planning Coordinator City of Fridley A G E N D A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1989 7:30 P.M. LOCI�TION: FRID Y MUNICIP CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. b CALL TO ORDER• � � ROLL CALL• APPROVE PLANNING CONII�IISSION MINUTES:� September 27, 1989 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING, ZOA #89-05, BY RMS COMPANY• To rezone Outlot l, Nagel's Woodlands from C-2, General Business, to M-1, Light Industrial, the same being 990 Osborne Road N.E. CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO COMBINE THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMISSION AND THE ENER.GY COMMISSION CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED STATION LOCATIONS ALONG UNIVERSITY AVENUE REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO PARKING STALL SIZES REVIEW PROPOSED CHANGES TO SIGN ORDINANCE RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 11. 1989 OTHER BUSINESS• ADJOURN• 61 CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANI�TING COIrIIrII88ION MEETIN(;, 27, 1989 w.w.w.w,w�wwrww►w.�rw.w.ww�wrrr�rw.w�w.w►w.rrw.w.wwrr,rw1w�w.ww.w.w.w.rwrrwr�.w�,rw.w�w.w�.w��rw.irr�rrw.,rwrw.w►^r CALI� TO ORDER • Chairperson Betzold called the September 27, 1989, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL• � Members Present: Members Absent: Don Betzold, Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba, Sue Sherek, Alex Barna, Paul Dahlberg None Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Father John Magraam, Orthodox Church of the Resurrection of Christ Jack Lemley, Ashland Oil Bob Mikulak, Ashland Oil ' Hank Berkholz, 218 - 57th Place Anthony Zmuda, 218 - 57th Place Doug Strong, 5720 Regis Drive APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 13 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by.Ms. Sherek, to approve the September 13, 1989, Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, AI�L VOTING �IYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. TABLED: PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT� SP #89-11, BY ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST. INC.• Per Section 205.07.O1.C.2 of the Fridley City Code to allow churches in a residential district on Lot 3, Block 1, Parkview Oaks First Addition, the same being 1201 Hathaway Lane N.E. Mr. Betzold asked the status of this request. Father John Magraam stated he needs to get more information, and the architect has not yet submitted a new drawing showing a different front elevation for the house. n PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BEPTEMBER 27. 1989 - PAGE 2 MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Saba, to continue on the table special use penait, SP #89-11, by the Orthodox Church of the Resurrection of Christ. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI+ VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING. ZOA #89-04. BY ASHLAND OIL COMPANY LRAPID OIL): To rezone Lot 4, Block 6, City View Addition, from R-2, Two Family Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, the same being 5701 University Avenue N.E. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, C$AIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOUSI,Y AND T8E PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:34 P.M. Ms. Dacy stated the property is located on the northeast corner of 57th Avenue and University Avenue, immediately east of and adjacent to the existing Rapid Oil facility. The property is vacant and measures approximately 40 ft. in width and 140 ft. in depth. At the September 13, 1989, meeting, the Planning Commission considered a special use permit by Ashland Oil to reconstruct a new facility on the property. The site plan included in the agenda packet is a revised site plan which meets all the setback requirements and lot area requirements in the C-2 district. Ms. Dacy stated the petitioner is proposing to relocate the access drives into the site so that the parking setbacks can be met. Two existing driveway cuts into the property will be removed. Ms. Dacy stated that in evaluating a rezoning request, the City should look at whether or not the proposed district is compatible with existing zoning and uses and whether or not the uses contained in that district would be compatible with adjacent properties. The existing zoning pattern in the area is C-2, General Business, along the east side of University Avenue, abutted by R-2, Multiple Family, or R-1, Single Family, to the east. Because this proposed request would merely extend that commercial zoning 40 ft. to the east, the rezoning should not have an adverse impact to the adjacent uses or zoning districts. Ms. Dacy stated that in the Staff Report on page 2, 3rd paragraph, the first sentence under "Analysis" should be changed to read: "The uses proposed in the C-2 district will � be compatible with the surrounded uses and zoning." Ms. Dacy stated staff had advised the petitioner that the City has limited the use of automobile-related uses along major entrances into the City, mainly University Avenue. The City has implemented this policy primarily through the use of its development contracts � PLANNING COI�II88ION MEETIN(3, BEPTEMBER 27. 1989 PAGE 3 with the HRA, specifically on the Vantage property development at 81st Avenue where The Wholesale Club is located. The HRA is currently studying the 57th Place site as a potential redevelopment site; however, the HRA wants to wait to evaluate the soil tests currently being conducted on the site to determine whether or not a redevelopment project should be pursued at this location. Ms. Dacy stated that regarding the issue of light rail transit, staff sent Ashland Oil's site plan to BRW, the consultant for Anoka County, and received BRW's comments back on Tuesday, September 26. Anoka County is looking for a station location to the south of the site where SuperAmerica and the used car lot are located. That is the first priority. Whether or not the station is located there depends on future decisions as to whether or not the LRT will go over I-694 or will go underneath the bridge at I-694. The second alternative would be to locate a station on the subject property. BRW's comments, however, were that it was very early in their planning process to make any commitments at this time, but they were encouraged to see that the Rapid Oil building was moved farther to the east. That would give them additional room if additional area is needed beyond the University Avenue right-of- way at this location. Ms. Dacy stated that at this time, the proposed site plan does not conflict with the intent of the plans for the LRT; however, the petitioner should be aware that the site is a second alternative as a station location. Ms. Dacy stated stafi recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval subject to three stipulations: 1. Compliance with the site plan submitted with the application. 2. 3. Compliance with all the stipulations of the special use permit request, SP #89-12. Approval of the special use permit request, SP #89-12, by the City Council. Mr. Jack Lemley, Ashland Oil, stated he is representing Rapid Oil. He stated he did talk to BRW that day, and it was his understanding after talking to them, that it is going to be quite awhile before the LRT is built. Their guess was about 10 years. He stated, as pointed out by staff, they are setting the building back where it should not cause any problems for a future LRT. Staff has done a very good job in helping them lay out these plans. Mr. Lemley stated he has no problem with any of the stipulations proposed by staff. � PLANNING COMMIBSION MEETING. BEPTEMHER 27. 1989 - PAGE 4 MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Barna, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BBTZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to recommend to City Council approval of rezoning request, ZOA #89-04, by Ashland Oil Company (Rapid Oil) to rezone Lot 4, Block 6, City View Addition, from R-2, Two Family Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, the same being 5701 University Avenue N.E., with the following stipulations: 1. Compliance with the site plan submitted with the application. 2. Compliance with all the stipulations of the special use permit request, SP #89-12. 3. Approval of the special use permit request, SP #89-12, by the City Council. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIISLY. Ms. Dacy stated the City Council will establish a public hearing date on the rezoning at their October 23, 1989, meeting, so both the special use permit request and rezoning request will go to the City Council on November 13, 1989. 3. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY SIGN CODE: Ms. Dacy stated staff welcomed any proposed changes, comments, or suggestions to the amendments as proposed by staff. Mr. Betzold referred to #36, "Special Event", under Section 214.02, DEFINITIONS, which states: "An event which occurs within a designated time period on an annual basis". He suggested it be changed to read: "An event which occurs within a designated time period Sfor instance, on an annual basis)." Mr. Barna referred to Section 214.07.O1.B (Changeable Signs) which states: "The message shall not change more than once every fifteen (15) minutes except for a sign displaying time, temperature, and/or date." He stated it should be changed to read: "The message shall not change more than once every fifteen (15) minutes except for the display of time, temperature, and/or date." The present wording sounds like a sign displaying time, temperature, and/or date can change more than every fifteen minutes. Mr. Saba referred to Section 214.06.03 (Political Signs). He stated he would like to see a reduction in the maximum allowed size for political signs (32 sq. ft.). 6] PLANAIING COMMI88ION MEETING. BBPTEMHER 27. 1989 PAGE 5 Mr. ]Betzold stated maybe they should address the size of the sign and �he length of time a political sign can be up. Ms. Sherek stated that the City of Arden Hills allows political signs to be put up 30 days before the primary election, and the signs must be removed within 48 hours after the general election. Her suggestion would be that political signs can be put up 30 days before the primary election and must be removed 5 days after the general election. This gives people time to get the signs down if there is cold or inclement weather. Mr. Dahlberg stated there is a state law that addresses the removal of signs and signs within so many feet of the polling place. A suggestion would be to add language such as "...to be removed within five days following the election and/or as required by state ZaW. o� Mr. Dahlberg stated that a$15 deposit for the erection of poli�ical signs is no incentive for anyone to remove the signs. Ms. Dacy suggested they make the deposit consistent with the deposit for temporary signs--$200. Mr. Dahlberg stated that is a possible solution. Mr. Saba stated it is an excellent idea. Mr. Betzold stated $200 might be appropriate for a business, but $200 might be a little out of line for these organizations. Mr. �arna stated he would agree with the $200 deposit. If it is a problem, anyone can come before the City Council and ask to have the deposit waived. Mr. lBetzold stated that during 49'er Days, there was a craft show and �aste of Fridley, and someone posted bills advertising this all over the City. Some of those bills are still up. is something like that covered in the sign ordinance? Mr. Saba and Ms. Sherek stated it should be. Ms. Sherek stated another example is the posting of bills for the Game and Sport Show, etc. It is visual pollution. Mr. Saba stated he liked the idea of requiring a deposit for this type of situation also. Any organization, even a volunteer organization, should be required to put down a deposit before posting bills to ensure the removal of those bills. Ms. Sherek stated that under Section 214.06.05, Special Events Signs, maybe another paragraph could be added that anyone posting PLANNING COMMIBBION MEETINC3, SEPTEMBER 27. 1989 -_ PAGE 6 bills and posters is also subject to a deposit and that the bills and posters must be removed. Mr. Dahlberg asked if there is a definition for "Bills". Ms. McPherson stated the definition for "Banners and Pennants" is: "A temporary sign constructed of cloth, canvass, paper, plastic film or light fabric." That would include posters and bills unless the Commission wanted to be more specific. Mr. Dahlberg asked why modifications to the Sign Ordinance are being proposed. Ms. McPherson stated that many.of the modifications being proposed, particularly the "Special Events" definition and the modifications to "Special Events" and "Banner" sections of the temporary sign ordinance of the Sign Code are the result of conversations with a�any of the churches in the area upon notification that churches had to follow the temporary sign ordinance just as businesses in the City do. Several discrepancies were pointed out to staff, and there were some other areas that needed some more clarification from an administrative viewpoint. Mr. Saba asked how the City could restrict or allow banners hung over a street. Ms. McPherson stated those are defined as "temporary signs". She believed Mr. Saba was referring to the Michael Servetus Unitarian Churcia's banner over Mississippi recently which advertised their upcoming auction. She stated the church got approval from the City Council several years ago to do that and has also received special permission from the Nortel Cable and Anoka County. She wanted to note also that the Fridley 49'er Days Committee did not obtain a temporary sign permit to post its banners. Mr. Saba stated he would like to see something in the ordinance that says that banners cannot be hung over City or County streets, except those banners which advertise city-related events such as 49'er Days or those events recognized by a City Council declaration. Mr. Dahlberg stated he did not agree. That is very arbitrary and discriminatory and why should the City be allowed to hang banners when no one else can? Mr. Kondrick stated he agreed with Mr. Saba. For special city functions where the information on the sign benefits the City for a City-approved function, he thought it is an allowable use, but he thought it is offensive to have a business advertise on a banner on a City or County street which does not benefit everyone in the City. They could have banners everywhere then. � i, � P7�ArTNING COMMISSION MEETING. BEPTEMBER 27. 1989 PAGE 7 Mr. Betzold stated that in other cities, Anoka, for example, during its Halloween Festival, banners are put up all over. However, he could not see businesses beinq allowed to do the same thing. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the biggest objection to the banners is from the standpoint of safety (motorists reading the banner and not watching the road) , then why is it going to be any different if the City puts up the banner? If not, what is the objection to having a business put up a banner across a street? Mr. Kondrick stated his objection is it is visual blight. Mr. Dahlberg stated attractiveness is in the eye of the beholder. Again, if they are not going to allow these types of signs by legitimate businesses or individuals in the community, then he did not feel, just because something is a city-related event, that it is a legitimate reason to allow that sign. Ms. Dacy stated right now a business can only put up a temporary sign on its property. Special Event Signs are defined as: "Banners or pennants commemorating a special event not connected with a business.'� So, they are really talking about city, church, or institutional functions that could potentially hang a sign over a street. Ms. Dacy stated maybe a compromise would be that if it is a non- city related function (a special event not connected with a business), they have to get City Council approval. Mr. Betzold stated 49'er Days is not a City function per se. The City participates in it, but it is still a non-profit organization that organizes and operates the function. That organization should also come to the City Council for permission to hang any banners or signs. Ms. Dacy stated under 214.06.05, they could add an item B which would have language regarding the posting of bills and a deposit; and Item C would have language stating banners over right-of-ways would require City Council approval. Mr. Dahlberg stated the issue is really to clarify these things in the Sign Ordinance as much as possible. Mr. Dahlberg stated that "Banners and Pennants" are defined as a temporary sign constructed of cloth, canvass, paper, plastic film, or light fabric. Does that mean with or without graphic or text or writing? Is a windsock or a streamer considered a banner and pennant? Are the pennant-shaped plastic flags used in car lots considered banners and pennants? Ms. McPherson stated it has been interpreted in different ways. The pennants that are strung together at service stations, etc., .� , PLANNING COIrII�SISBION MEETING, BEPTEMBER 27. 1989 _ - PAGE 8 are interpreted as temporary signs; however, they do not have a legal opinion as to whether or not windsocks and flags would be included. Ms. Dacy stated staff will look into the windsock/flag issue. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if a business tries to find out what they can do to put temporary signage up all along the boulevard and not have to go for a permit, according to Section 214.16.O1.E.(8), under Sign Permit Requirements ("Any signs having an area of three (3) square feet or less."), the business could use tha old "Burma Shave" sign technique. The business is not required to get a permit and the signs can be left up indefinitely according to this section of the ordinance. Mr. Dahlberg stated he saw some of the changes being made to this ordinance as creating�a more restrictive ordinance. If enforcement also becomes stricter, they are going to find some businesses or people going through the ordinance to look for a way to advertise more important events than two, because they are only allowed two temporary signs per year. Potentially, they could start seeing the Burma Shave-type signs because it is allowable. Ms. Dacy stated the City allows a free-standing sign up to 80 sq. ft., wall signage up to 15 times the square root of a wall length, plus window signage, so the ordinance is being very liberal in allowing business people to have adequate signage, for permanent and temporary signage. Ms. McPherson stated the Sign Ordinance does not say a business or church cannot have a readerboard as part of the permanent signage. There is ample opportunity for businesses to become creative with signs within the restrictions of the Sign Ordinance. Mr. Dahlberg asked if there were any planning organizations or associations that have created a model sign ordinance. Ms. Dacy stated she is not aware of any. Mr. Dahlberg stated he feels two temporary signs per year per business, church, or institution are somewhat restrictive. Mr. Betzold stated he is not so much concerned about the loopholes a business or person might find in the ordinance to put up a temporary sign, but he is more concerned about the permanent sign that a business or person goes to a greater expense to install. Mr. Dahlberg stated referred to the letter dated September 19, 1989, from Bruce Brown, President of the Fridley-Spring Lake Park Ministerial Association, in which Pastor Brown expressed concern about churches being subject to the same limitations as businesses for temporary signs. �. PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETIN(�, 8EPT8MHER 27, 1989 - PAGE 9 Mr. Barna stated he agreed with Mr. Dahlberg that two temporary signs per year per business or institution is too restrictive. Mr. Dahlberg stated Ms. McPherson has suggested the use of readerboard signs. He stated a readerboard sign is generally a monument sign on the ground, and he did not see a readerboard sign as being that effective for advertising major events. Mr. Barna stated readerboards are also expensive to install. Ms. Dacy referred to Section 214.16.O1.D: "Signs erected by a nonprofit organization are not exempt from obtaining a sign permit, but the City may waive the fee requirement." Ms. Dacy stated that at this time, if the Commission wanted to make a recommendation on adding a fee and deposit requirement for nonprofit organizations and possibly excluding them from the temporary sign restrictions, now is the time to do that. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if language was added that "these organizations may be allowed 4-5 temporary signs a year", that was also risky because then they are saying nonprofit organizations get more temporary signs than a retailer or business. He did not know how something like this could be handled. Mr. Barna stated he thought the original intent for this change in the Sign Ordinance was to limit the use of porta-panel signs, and not necessarily temporary signs. Rather than define them as temporary signs, maybe they should define them as porta-panel signs. Mr. Dahlberg stated he did not think the Commission has enough information to make any decisions at this time. He suggested staff contact other communities to see what they do about the use of temporary signs for non-profit organizations, particularly churches. Ms. Dacy stated there is the interpretation that churches are displaying special events signs which are permitted temporary signs and would not fall under the temporary sign category. She stated there is a conflict in interpretations here. She stated staff will do a survey of other communities and come back with a recommendation. Ms. Sherek stated she would like to address Section 214.15, Signs Within Public Right-of-Ways. She did not see any reason why signs needed to be allowed in the public right-of-way. Ms. Dacy stated this section of the code was specifically designed for the Central Avenue Corridor. fl PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BEPTEMBER 27. 1989 _ - PAGE 10 �� Mr. Dahlberg stated that if Central Avenue is the only street that this section applies to, then why don't they just say that? Ms. Dacy stated this was a way to try and establish criteria that would not give the appearance that it is singling out one right- of-way over another. However, staff went through the computer listing of streets, and Central Avenue is the only street that falls under this criteria. Mr. Barna stated the City approved a variance for a sign at 79th and University. Because the right-of-way is larger than the service drive, a variance was needed to allow a pylon sign to extend over the right-of-way but not over the curb. He stated maybe they should just continue as they have in the past and that is to allow these signs only with a variance. Ms. Dacy stated the City cannot give a variance for a sign in the right-of-way because the ordinance specifically states no signs in public right-of-ways. Mr. Barna stated then maybe they should say no pedestal of a sign can be constructed within the right-of-way without a variance or special use permit. That way each situation can be looked at on an individual basis, rather than pass an ordinance that allows just a few businesses to do something. Ms. Dacy stated what staff is trying to say is that this right-of- way is unique, it is oversized, and they do think it is different than any other street in the City. Staff wanted to avoid the hardship argument. Ms. Sherek stated this section of the ordinance is, in fact, favoring one side of Central Avenue. The setbacks on the east side of the street from the curb are not the same as those on the west side. So, they are almost saying that businesses on one side of the street can do something businesses on the other side cannot do. It bothered her to draw up an ordinance that relates specifically to one area. Mr. Barna agreed with Ms. Sherek. Ms. Sherek stated if this is going to be in the ordinance, then they should be clear that they are talking specifically about Central Avenue and treat it as such. Mr. Dahlberg agreed. Ordinances.he has seen for other communities do refer to special considerations in given development corridors. They should say this is criteria for the Central Avenue Corridor. ,�'"� PLANfNING COMMISSION MEETING. BEPTEMBER 27. 1989 PAGE 11 4. CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE "HOUSING" CHAPTER• Ms. Dacy stated staff based the outline on the proposed theory that Fridley should promote the theory of life cycle housing, providing a variety of housing choices for persons living in the community at different times of their lives. She reviewed the outline with the Commission members. Mr. Saba stated that based on past experiences, he felt the City has to be really restrictive as to where they allow multi-tenant housing and elderly housing in the City, as far as the proximity to single family residential neighborhoods. There are a lot of multi-family dwellings in the City now, and maybe they should take into consideration the redevelopment or re-redevelopment of the existing housing stock in terms of multi-family as a priority before looking at going into residential neighborhoods to build new apartment buildings a�d senior housing, etc. He sympathized with people who have nice, quiet neighborhoods, and are then faced with the possibility of a large multi-tenant building qoing up in their neighborhood. Mr. Dahlberq stated that with some of the changes going on right now with the closing of state hospitals and those kinds of things, there is going to be a need for housing a lot of those people. The comprehensive plan should address some of those trends and maybe make some projections relative to those trends in years to come. Ms. Dacy stated that regarding the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council wants a more detailed discussion with Planning staff on what the Planning Commission reviewed earlier. This will be discussed at the October 30, 1989, Council Conference meeting. She has suggested the Planning Commission chairperson be invited to this meeting also. 5. RECEIVE AUGUST 15. 1989. JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY/ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING: MOTImN by Mr. Saba, seconded Mr. Saba to receive the August 15, 1989, Joint Environmental Quali gy Commission meeting. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. i 6. RECEIVE SEPTEMBER 5. 1989, APPEALS�COMMISSION MINUTES• ' MOTION b� Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the September 5, 1989, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 7. RECEIVE_SEFTEMBER 7. 1989, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES• PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, BEPTEMBER 27, 1989 - PAGE 12 MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the September 7, 1989, Human Resources Commission minutes. Ms. Sherek stated the Human Resources Commission members have expressed an interest in being involved in the comprehensive planning process relative to human service type issues such as the Comprehensive Plan. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 8. RECEIVE SEPTEMBER 19 1989 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the September 19, 1989, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOI,D DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Chairperson Betzold declared the Beptember 27, 1989, Planainq Commission meetinq adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, L'Y� � Ly Saba Reco ing Secretary � i F, 1 ', 1� � STAFF REPORT � APPEALS DATE C��� PLAIV�WG COI��MSSION DATE : October 11, 1989 FRlDLEY CITY COI�IC�L DATE ,�,T,�, MM/dn REQUEST PERMIT I�JIMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE D14TA SIZE DENSITY PRESENT ZONtNG ADJACENT LAND USES 8� zor�%ic unrrEs PARK DEDIC�4TION ANALYSIS FNVANCIAL NWPLICATIONS CONFORMAfdCE TO COMPREF�IVSNE PLAN COMPATBW�Y WITH ADJACENT 11SES � ZONIVG ENVfRONMEt�TAL CONSfDERATIONS STAFF REC�MMENDATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANNWG COMMtSSION RECOMAAENDATION ZOA 4�89-OS RMS Company Rezone from C-2, General Business to M-1, Lt. Industrial 990 Osborne Road N.E. 10,500 sq. ft. N/A C-2, General Susiness M-1, Light In�'.ustrial to west and south; Spring Lk. Pk. to north; C-2, General Business to east. On site N/A N/A Yes Yes None Approval with stipulations. Staff Report ZOA #89-05, RMS Company Page 2 , REQUEST � � � �� � ���� l :t�[.L� ` `�/ �''r - � y �, '� _ i;, C �; !� ,, / � i- � • i RMS Company, located at 980 Osborne Road N.E. is requesting to rezone Outlot 1 of Nagele's Woodlands from C-2, General Business to M-1, Light Industrial, the same being 990 Osborne Road N.E. SITE The outlot is currently zoned C-2, General Business. Adjacent uses to the site are M-1, Light Industrial to the west and south, and additional C-2 to the east. RMS Company is requesting the rezoning in order for the expansion of their existing building at 980 Osborne Road to be in compliance with the Code. The petitioner is also applying for a variance to increase the lot coverage and red�nce the hardsurface setback from the building. ANALYSIS In analyzing whether a rezoning should be granted, the City should evaluate whether the proposed zoning district will be compatible with existing uses and zoning. The outlot is a very small parcel within and adjacent to a second larger parcel of C-2, General Business. However, the two lots are currently surrounded by M-1, Light Industrial. Therefore, the rezoning of the outlot would be compatible with existing uses and zoning. It is possible that the M-1 zoning east of the C-2 zoning would be rezoned to C-2, making the VFW a conforming use. However, the uses would still be compatible. Given the parcel's small size and given it will be used for a small portion of the proposed addition to the RMS building and as a parking area, rezoning the parcel to M-1 is appropriate. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the request, ZOA #89-05, by RMS Company, with the following stipulations: 1. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted for approval prior to the issuance o€ a building permit. 2. A landscape plan with underground irrigation shall be submitted for approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. The rezoning of Outlot 1 of Nagele's Woodlands shall be contingent upon approval of the variance request, VAR #89-26. ZOA 4�89-OS RMS Company RMS Company 7645 Baker Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 RMS Company 980 Osborne Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Walter Whitney 960 Osborne Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Thomas Whitney 6449 Zinnia Lane Maple Grove, MN 55369 School District 16 8000 Highway 65 N.E. Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Lampert Lumber Company 36 S. Snelling Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 Lampert Lumber Company 7600 Highway 65 N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley Auto Repair 1010 Osborne Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Park Metropolitan Fund 7570 Highway 6S N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Brand-Broadway Associates 16255 Ventura Boulevard Encino, CA 91436 Amoco Oil Company 7680 Highway 65 N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Amoco Oil Company ,e�' 4940 Viking Driver�f� Minneapolis, MN 55435 MAILING LIST Planning 9/22/89 City Council Top Tool Company 7615 Baker Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Wydell Habig 7645 Baker Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Wydell Habig 7601 Baker Street N.E. Fridley, IrIN 55432 Ed Ray Builders 7595 Able Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Ed Chies RR No. 2 Stanchfield, MN 55080 City of Spring Lake Park Planning Department 1301 - 81st Avenue N.E. Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 City Council Members Planning Commission Chair � . O ZOA �689-OS RMS Company N //2 SEC. /, C�TY �F n. O 2 ,, I iM I I � � � � _� i � � V, W � : J / 4 .� .� � I i � l' . LQCATIQN MAP ZOA #89-05 RMS Company ZONING MAP i i f � �� ZOA 4�89—OS 1' ■ m ■�!:JU I1 ■ tl � i- E� jl � ■ 11 dl �I / i1�u �N ��t � r V IDN �� �� d ��8 �e¢ ��� �� �� ��w ��� q� ` N � � � � 4 � � 1� :_ �- � � � �k� ��� � � � � �) 1�MN � � � �,.. � , 8�� � ..... �� ���� � d r�--,---r I I � � � i- � I � e_ � � � � Vr � 1� SITE PLAN t PLANNING DIVISION � MEMOR,ANDUM cinr oF FRIDLEI� DATE: October 6, 1989 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Lisa Campbell, Planning Associate SUBJECT: Amending Chapter 6, "Commissions", of the City CPde On September 17, 1989 the members of the Environmental Quality Commission and the Energy Commission reviewed the proposed changes to �he "Commissions" chapter of the City Code. These changes include the following (see attached for complete ordinance): Section 6.01 - Commission Titles Delete -- "6. Energy Commission" Delete -- "3. Environmental Quality Conunission" Add -- "3. Environmental Quality and Energy Commission" Section 6.03 - Planning Commission Paragraph 4. A. Delete -- "the chairperson of the Energy Commission" Add in lieu thereof -- "two (2) Members-At-Large" Delete -- "the chairperson of the Environmental Quality Commission" Add in lieu thereof -- "the chairperson of the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission. Paragraph 4. B. Delete the existing paragraph in its' entirety and substitute the following: ' Amending "Commissions" Chapter October 6, 1989 Page 2 B. The chairperson of the Planning Commission and the two (2) Members-At-Large shall be appointed by the City Council to serve for three year terms as voting members of the commission. The City Council shall stagger the appointments so that no more than one (1) of these appointments shall expire in any one (1) year. Nothing herein shall prohibit any of these three Planning Commission members from serving on other commissions, however, none of these three shall be elected as chairperson or vice-chairperson on the member commissions. Section 6.08 - Eneray Commission Delete in its' entire�y. Section 6.05 - Environmental Oual.ity Commission Delete in its entirety and substitute the below language: 6.08 Environmental Quality and Energy Commission 1. Purpose. The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission is established to stimulate interest in and to promote an awareness of Environmental and Energy concerns among citizens and businesses of the City of Fridley; to serve as a resource to the City in the conservation and management of energy and the environment, including information on environmental ,problems, laws, policies and regulations of the County, metropolitan, State and Federal levels to the extent of their effect on Fridley; and to advise the City Council, the City Man�ger and other appropriate City Commissions on matters pertaining to conservation and management of energy and the environment, including the review and recommendation of programs and policies within the City. 2. Scope. A. The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission shall act as an advisory commission to the Planning Commission for continuous community planning and development of the comprehensive City goals and policies. Any change in related conununity planning and comprehensive City goals and policies must be reviewed by the Planning Con�mission who will then make recommendations to the City Council. Amending "Commissions" Chapter October 6, 1989 Page 3 B. The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission shall advise the City Council, after a policy reviewed by the Planning Commission, in the development of programs to give increased effectiveness and direction on implementing established City goals and policies, and recommend actions as needed relevant to the conservation and management of environmental and energy resources. C. The membership of the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission shall consist of seven residents appointed by the City Council. • The Commission added 6.08.02.0 to provide that seven residents will be appointed by the City Council. The Commission members concurred with the proposed changes and recommend approval by the Planning Commission. 6.02.03. 6. �4�iISSIONS (Bef. SS, 316� 368� 351. 520. 584. 606. 705. e46� 563, d71) (Thffs C6apter Las been zecodifiad as of Deeeaber 9. 1986. aa�d includes all � a�endsents to ti�e C.hapter anacted by the City Council pzior to said date) (Seco� iteading: Hoveaber 17. 1986) b.01 �0lQ'IISSI0�1 tITLE.S COlQiISSION ?here is hereby creatad tbe following conmissions for tbe City of =ITI.ES Fridley. These commissions ahall be iatown as: 1. Plgnning Commission. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission. 3. Env r Commission. 4. Hu�an Resources Co�ission. 5. Appeals Commission. 6. Ene � �sion. �EC.�7� 6.02 COl4iISSIONS CENE[tAI1.Y 1. liembership. y4-�D !�x'>7�-� % �'n v�Y�rx2c.�. �a.�.�� a�L �� �� �� A. Each commission� unless otherwise iadicated� �hall consist of five (S) Fridley zesidents appointed by City Council. B. The commission chaizperron shall be elected by the commission aembership and shall also aezve as a member of the Ylarn►ing Commission. C. ?he commissioa aembers si�all be appointed by the City . Council for three (3) yeaz terms� except the City Council shall st�gger the appointIDents so that the terms of no soze than tao (2) members shall expire in any one (1) year. Attempt Qhall be made to have all City wards represented on the commissions. Upon the expiration of theiz terms of office aembers shall continue to serve until theiz successor shall have been appointed. • D. The commissions chall each year� from their own members choose a chairperson and vice•chairperson. At any aeeting of the commissions if the zegular chairperson is unable to attend. the vice-chaizperson �hall act as chairperson. 2. Vacancy. Commission sembers aay zesign or be removed from office by a majority vote of the City Council. The co�icsion sember appointed to fil]l any vacancy shall sezve for the semainder of the vacated term. 3 . Oir�anization. A. Following the appointment of ■esbersbip� each of the conmissions shall =eet. organize aad elect any officers� as it daems desirable; . B. Adopt rules for its aeetings and the transaction of itc bu�iness. in ozder to fulfill the seaponsibilities of the co�ission. �OJ'II'IISSIONS GENERAIJ.Y S/88 . 6-1 6.02.08. C. rh• eb�irparaon tball assnr• tbe f�lfill��nt of the follovius r��ponsibiliti�s. (1) Call and psaside avsr retinss ei tbe eo�iasion. (2) Ilppeaz es appoint a ssprssantativs to appaaz, if dsesed oecessary before Ti�e City Council oz a�►y City aosaission peztainina to �atters vithin the seope of the commisaion. (3) lrovide li�isor eith oti�ez 6overnsental ard titis�ns' 6roups pestainiaa to �att�rs �ithin tbe seope of tbe eosmiasion for ti►e purpos• of ti�ely ard s�l�v�nt inforvatioa foT eonsideration Dy the aom�ission. b. �dninistrative Suff. Tt�e Ci�r Managez sball assign o:►e tembez of the Aiinistrative Staff to aerve as secretary to sach eoamission. The secretary s2�a11 perfor� only such elerieal dutiea on behalf of a coamission as tay be ass�gned by the ehairperson and vith the consent of t�e City ltanageg. Additional advisory staff shall be •ssi6ned to the �o�isuions by the City Managez vithin the restz�ints of ti�e adopted aenezal fund budget. Administrative Staff ehall be limited to eommissien level unless specifically approved by the City Council. S. Pro�ect Committees. The eo�issions �ay •stablish special project co�ittees to further the ob�ectives of the co�issions and provide for 6re�tez eitizen paztic�pation. Sueb pzoject committees shall be •ppointed by a tommission for special pzojects and shall eease to sxist vhen their activities are cospleted. ?he qualifications for •esbesship, eomposition and dutier of suci� project eoamittees shall be •t t�e discregion of the commission. The pzoject coamitt�e say be ehaited Dy a•ember of the eovmission, and at least one ■ember of the eommisaion siull act as s liaisoa foz •�ch project eosmittee. 6. Conpensation. The se�bets of the eoarmissions shall sezve vithout pay� but ■ay be reimbursed for actual axpenses if funds thersfore •re provided in the adopted 6eneral fund Dudget. 7. Reports. The eo�issions �hall �ake such seports as =equested by tbe City Council oz Plaru�iag Co�ission. B . liee tings . !(eetinga shall be ealled by t�e eiuirpersons and s�all be beld as necessury to fulfill the respo�sibilities of the co�missions. All seetipgs of the ooarmissions shall be open to the public. Minutes si�all;be kept of all seetings. Findings and zecossendations shall be transmitted by the eeami�sion ehairpersonc to the planning Co�iaaior► ard fzo� the planaing Commissior► to the City Council. S/8s . 6-2 6.03 PLAI�IIl� CUrgiISSION 1. Title. There is hereb}• createc a Flanning Corunission for the City of Fridley, r�innesota. 2. Purpose. �he Plannir,g ConIInission is established to pra�ote the syster►atic and cantinuing aFplicatien of orgar,ized knowledc�e and forESight in the �urst:it of clearly defir.ed ar,d pro�erly relaten goals and objectives ir, orc�er tc create an ir�creasino,ly better, r:ealthy, convenient, efficiEnt �r,� attractive envirora�ent. 3. ScoFe. A. The Flannino Comir�ission shall serve in an advisory ca�acity to thE City CoLncil. Prcbla�s shall be referred to the Planning Cor.�n�is�ion by the City Council, City Adr:�inistration or ci�air�xrson of tt►e ruer::t�er oorIInissions, and may be assigned to tr,e �r�.;�er corar►issions for oet«ilec; study ana recor�r�encaticns as rc�uired. All recorunenoati�ns by the Plannino C�,�r.ission st,all � be rr:ade to the City Co�cil. B. 7'he Flai�nino Convr�ission is ct,aroed with responsibil ity for vontir,uo�:s con�mmity plaru�ir,o ar,6 devFlopi�nt of con��rehensive c�oal� ar,c �olicies, including but not lin:itec', to, lano use, i:cusir,o, er�viroraaent, parks anc recreation, public services, r�u:.�n resources, �no other rel�tec corcr,�ity activities. C. The Plar.nino Comr;�ission shall advise the City Council in the �;eveloprent of �rograrr,s to civE ir.creased effectiveness anci cirecticr. in imFlel;.entino estat,lisheci City goals and policies �r.d recor.:r,:en� actions nee6e� to carry out planning responsibility. 4. I:er�,bershi�� of Flannino C�ntr,ission. 6.03.04. Pi�AI�IIVII� 47t•g1ISSI0N A. The Planning Comrnission si,all consist of the Planning Comrc�ission chair�-erson, the chairFerson of the Parks an� Recreation Commission, the chairFerson of the A�geals Conmi�sio�n he chair�rson of the Environmental Quality� �l'tQ,Y'��y Cor�r�ission,°��e chairperson of the H�n�an Resources Commission, (J U zr.a (F.ef. 871) B. �chairpers f the lannin mmission be '>E(�'� S� aFgointed ity Cou-ncil to serve for a ear term as f�--� a votin ��t,er of 'ssion. C. 3�e Planning CorQrsssion me��bers serve as ci,airperson of the m�.ber oo�nissions and are a�pointed according to provisions outlined in the orainanoe establishir.g each meiber co�nission. D. 3�e Planning Cor�ur�ission shall each year, fron their vwn raembers, choose a vice-chairF�erson. At any meeting of the Flanning C�:sssion. if the rer,ular chairFerson is unable to attend, the vioe-chairperson shall act as chairF�erson. (Ref. 705) 6-3 E. At any �r�tir,g of the Planning Cor��r�ission, if any oo�nission mFS:��er is unablE to atteno, tl�e vice-chairperson of their m�:iber aomrt:ission (s ) may serve in their stead. (P.ef. Sb3, 871) 6.04 PP►RR.S AI�ID RF,'C�FRFATION �Il�iISSION (Ref. C�apter 508) 1. Purpose. Rt�e Farks anc: Recreation Co�;�ission is established to pronote the syster�,atic anc conI:rehensivE development of park facilities and recreational 4ctivities necessary for the physical, �:ental and er�otional health ano well being of the residents of the City of Fridleyv 2. 3. Sce�.�e. A. Tre F�rks ar►c Recreation Cor�r,ission shall act as an advisory co�^riission to tr,e Plar-,ning Conur�issi�n for continuous con:r,�,unity ��lar,ning and develoFrr�ent of comprehensive City goals and Folicies. Ar.�� change in related cor�munity �lannir,g and cor��.r�Y,er.sive Cit}� goals anci policies nust t,e reviewed by the Flannir�o CorrIInissiun who will tt�en make reconanendaticns to the City Council. B. ThE �rks and Recreation Ca�Jnission shall advise the City Co�:ncil, after a policy review by the F1Gr.nino Conrr�ission, in the uevelog;,E�nt of prc,crar.s to give ir�creased effectiveness ano c:irecticn ir� in,pla-�entir,o establishec City goals and policies ar.0 reco�nc actions as neeoed to pruvide krk ano recreational o�port�ities. Procran,. The Conmission si,all each year, prior to June 1, reoor�nend a capital improvenEnt pr�gr�r. for park in��.ruver,:ent anci acguisition anu for �lic recreation activities for the Ensuing year. 4. F1inc�s. For the pur�ose of f ir:ancing the �arks and tecreation progr�n. «uthorized by this Cha�:ter, the accounting shall he the re�ponsitility cf ti�e Trea�urer of the City. The Conanission st.all be authorizeci to establish charoes or fees for the rEStricte� use of ar:y facility or to make arr�� �,hase of the recreation prograrn wt,olly or partially self-sustairung. Ar�� ��loyees who handle cash in the �:rooess of oollection shall be bon�ed. . � �� ��•'� ����: ; 1. � e�u� Q��,������ , ���J ��'%1���� Zt�e F�viro ntal Quality Corsn' sion is establishe� to stimulate interest in, ci to gror:�ote awarFness of, enviror�ntal concerns among citizens o the City Fridley; to serve as a resouroe agency for the� City on m ter regarding the environment, including information on en ' nmental protlems, laws, policies and regul�tions of the Co , metropolitan, State ana feaeral levels to the extent of the' ef t on Fridley; ond to advise the City Co�cilo the Ci ger " other agpzopriate City oommissions on 6.05.01. PARKS Ai�ID RDCRFATION a �•,� � � 6-4 c �v� �� Enviror�mental Quality and Energy Co�ission 1. Purpose. The Envl�onmental Quality and Energy Commission is established to stimulate interest in and to prcmotie sn axareness of Environmental and Energy concerns among citizens and businesses of the City of Fridley; to aerve as a resource to the City in the conservation and management of energY licieseandvregulationsn cluding iaformation on evironmental problems, l�ws. po of the County. metropolitan, State and Federal levels to the extent of their effect on Fridley; and to advi�e Lhe City Council. the City l�anager and other appropriate City Ccm�nissions on matters pertaining to conservation and �nanage- ment of energy and Lhe environment� including the review and recommendation of program� and policies wlth�in the City. 2. Scope p. 'rhe Environmental Quality and Energy Commission shall act as an edvisory coe�ission to the Planning Co�ni�sion for continuous community planning and development of the comprehensive City gosls and policies. M y change in relageddco�LhetPlanningnCommissionr�onwill then makesrecommendationsuto the revi Y City Council. g� The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission �hall sdvise the City Council� efter a policy review by the Planning Co�ission� in Lhe develop- ment of programs to give increased effectiveness and direction in implement- ing e�tablished City goals and policies, •nd recommend actions as needed relevant to the conservation and management of enviror�ental and energy resources. Y � , � ' � r'� � i� P� nat s�rtair►ing to the mainter,ar,ce or i�rprov er,riro , nt, including the review anc rec��endaton FoliciES w' ,in the City. 2. Scope. A. The Environme al ac:visor�• oorr�►ission t oor�m�a-,ity pl.annino and i goals an� policies. An� ar,u cor,�prehensive City , the Plannir,o Coa�;,is ' n thc City Council. Qual ity �a1s ano who w ill rf of the orair.s and Co ission shall act as an g Cor,ur,ission fo� continuous ent of the comprehensive City in related community planning licies must be reviewed by th make recommendatiens to B. T1�e F,nvi nnEntal Quality C�nn,ission sYi 1 aavise the City Co�:ncil, ter a policy revi�a by the Plannin Con�n�ission, in the ' elogr!EIlt of �rocrar.:s to giv,e increa.sed ef tiveness and c1' ction in impl�.enting estahlisheo City goals a' Folicies r,o rec��n� actions as needed relevant to the ern�iro nt. 6.06 HUMAN RF�Of1RC�S OOI�QSISSION 1. Purpcse. The �urpose of the Hur�an Resources Coa�n�ission is to promote inter.sigiEO co� ��unicaticn ar.c protection of just ar:6 equitat�le richts anong all residents of the oor�vr,unity; to pror,ote harmonious rel�ticnshi�s ar;ong people of all raoES, relicions, ethr.ic gro�ps, �oci�l/ea,r.orr.ic status, ages, cencier, physical, mental and emoticnal di:abil itiES ana diverse life styles; to prrn►ote un�erstanaing and c-5uu�s1 oF portunity in er�plo��nent, housiny, public accamociatior,s, and F:uhlic, cult�:ral ana e�ucatienal sezz•ices; anu full FarticiF.aticn ir. the affair� of the City cf Fridley. 2. Scope. A. 7i�e Himai� Resources ConJnission st,all act as an advisory cor.mission to the Flannir�o C.am;sssion for continuous coamunity �lannin� and oe�elopnent of the cor,prehensive City goals and Folicies. Any chanoe in relatec3 community �.lannir�o and aor.:�:rEi-,ensive City gaals and policies must be reviewed by the Plar.nino Concr,ission who wi11 then make recorvnencaticns to the City Council. B. The H�unan Resources Commission si,all aavise the City Council, after a policy reviea by the Plannino Commission, in the developr�ent of �:rogra;.s to give increased effectiveness anu direction in imgle��enting established City goals and F.olicies and reaormnen� actions as needea to provid�e equal opporti:nity ir. the �or�mimity. 6.07 APPEALS (X�II�IISSION l. Titl�. The Coun�il hereby creates an Appeals Commission to serve as the Baard of AFF,eals and Adj ustmFnts anc; to exercise all author ity ano perfcrrr� all f�mctions of said Boara pursuant to Niinnesota Statutes 6.07.01. �� s� /� H[JMAN R�SOUR�S Q'7[�gfISSION API�EALS �'II�+IIS.SION 6-5 6.07.04. Sections 462.351 to 462.364. (1980) 2. Purpose. ThE A�peals Car�nission is established to provide a process by which ti,e public �ray ap�eal the literal provisions of the zoning ordinance, sign or�inance and building code, for reasons of exoeptional circ�stances when strict enforoerient would cause undue hardship anci strict �conforn�ity of the standards would be unreasonable anc im�:ractical or not feasible under the circ�anstanc�es. 3. Scope. A. The A��als Comn�issi�n shall act as an ac�visor�� con�n�ission to thE Plar.nina Comr..ission for oc�ntinuous o�r�m�ity plaruiing an6 r.�velagr:ent of the oomprEhensive City goals and policies. An�� change in related cor.�r�unity planning and corr.prehensive City go�ls anc �licies n�ust be reviewed by the Flannir,g Comir,ission kho will then make reo�iencatians to ti�,e City Council. R. The Corr�rassion shall have the power ana duty of hearir.g and recor��r�r,c:ing to the City Council af ter a�ol icy rev iew by the Flannino Cosrc�,ission, as herein provicied, appeals or reque�ts in thE follawir.y cases: (1) Appeals where it is allec�ed that there is an error ir: an}� orc�er, rEquira��ent, deci�ion, or determinaticn nade by ar: ac�inistrative offioer ir, the enforcer.�ent of the zoning ordinanoe, sic� oroinanoe or of the State Builning Coae. (2) Requests for variances frrnn the literal provisions of the zoning ordinar,ce, sign orGinance or of the State Buil6ing Code in instanoes where strict er.forcement would cause ta�c�e hareship because of circu�stanoes unigue to the individual ��roperty ta�a�er oonsideration. C. In recommenc',iny oonditions of section im�se oonditions to F�ro�erties. 4. Petition by Owner. or aFproving a variance, subject to the 6.07.5 the oominission and the Council may ensure oamplianoe and to protect a�jacent A. A�.�eals Fr� Deci�ion of Zo�ing Acfiinistrator At a�� time within thirty (30) days, any property owner who �;eems himself agorieved by an alleged error ir. any order, requireaert, decision or c3etermination made by an ac���inistrative offaoer in the enforcement of this cha�:ter wi:ich affects his pro�.erty, may aFpeal to the oommission by filing a written aF•peal with the City Manager. The appeal shall fully state thE ord�r aFpealed from, the facts of ttie matter, and also the mai� ing ac3dress of the awr�er. B. Request for Varianoes The commission may recommen� variancES from the strict a�.plication of the provision of this chapter and impose oonditions ar� safeguarcis in the varianaes so granted in cases w•he�e there are practical difficulties or particular harc�hips � z � � � 6.07.08. preventing the strict application of the regulations of this chapter. An application for a variance shall be filed with the ' zoraing acfiinistrator ar� shall state the exceptiorjal conditions anc� the peculiar and practical difficulties claimed as a basis for a varianoe. - 5. Reoom¢n�dation by Ap�eals Camnission. Within thirty (30) days af ter f il ing an appeal from an acfiinistrative order or aetermination, or request for variance, the c�o�nmission shall set a date for hearing thereo�n and shall hear such persons as want to be heard, either in person or by agent or attorney. Notioe of such hearing shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days before the date of hearing to the person or persons who file the appeal, and to all adjaaent property awners within a 200 foot dastance of the requested variance location. Within a reasonable time after the hearing, the Agpeals Camnittee shall make its recmmnendations or apprwals subject to oonditions of Section 6.07.6, and forward a copy of such reoommendation or approval to the City Council through the Planning Ca�iission. 6. Varianoes in R-1 Zoning. In r�siciential (R-1 Zoning) areas the Appeals Commission has the authority to a�prove varianoes whe� all the fallaaing oonditions are met: A. Tl�ere is ia�animous agreenent of the Appeals Cartunission. B. The staff aoncurs with the recommendation of the Appeals Can�nission. C. Zhe general public attending the meeting or responoing to the notioe of public hearing have no objectian. D. �e petitioner is in agreenent with the reaon�nendation. When the abo�ve cnnditions are not met, the varianoe request must be charuleled through the normal va r iance pr ocedur e f or f inal approval by the City Council, with a policy review by the Planning Cai¢nission. 7. Record of Action Taken. A. �e Appeals Canmission shall provide for a record of its prooeeding which shall include the minutes of its meeting, its findings and t2�e reoamaer�ation or apprwal on each matter heard by it, subject to the oonditioai of Section 6.07.6. B. The Commission recommendation or approval shall be in writing and shall acntain a finding of fact as to: (1) T'he public policy whici� is served by the requir�. (2) The pcaetical difficulties or �ique circumstances of the property that cause undue bardship in the strict applicatio� of the requirenent. (3) Any oonditions that attacii• to the varianoe. 8. Action of the Cotiaicil. R�e Council shall at its next regular meeting after receiving the 10/87 6-7 rEC�r: +cr.ci:tiar_ ai tt,e fip�xals Car,vr,i:sion with a policy review b}• the. Fl�.nnir�o Cor�,:i�sion, decic;e on tl�e �ction to be taker.. 9. LaI,s� of �'aricnoe by l�;on-tssE. Sf wcrk a� perr.�itted ty a variance is not oomanenced within one ye�r ar.o cur,�.lEtec witt�in two years �fter granting of a variance, then s�cr. variar.ce shall becorre nell anci voic; unless a F:etition for ea-ter:sion of tirr�c ir, which to ooruplete the w*ork has been grar;teu b�• t�,c cor„r�ission. Such exter.sion shall be recuested in writiny ar.0 fi]ec� �:it�i t1;c City t;anaoer at least twenty (20) aa��s before the er.�.?rution of tt�e oricinal vari�nce. Th� reSuest for e�tension srGll st�te f4cts sha:inc a gooci fuith attenFt. to o�rplete the k�ork ��rr.�ii.tEC in the vGriar.ce. Suct, �.tition shall be pr�ented to tl,E l.j.��ul.. Cor,s,i��iori for h�rir.c zr�� deci�ion ir the sar.e tr�Gnner �� ti:E oricir,�l rc<,ue:.t for vzriance. (Ref. 846) ENII�GY Q'�Q:ISSION '�(�� 1. ^_i:e Er,ero� Cor:r:,i�sion i� estar.li�hed to irr:ulGte interest in anc to ��rcr.otE 4n :�rer;ess of energy co erns ar�or�c citizens ana t�:�.ir��se� of �e City of Friciley; t serve as a resource to thE Cit�� ir� th� con rvation anci r,.� - oer.�ent of enerol� ena energy resourcFS, cna ta a"vi�e the Cit Council, the Cit�� l:ana�er ar.�� cti,cr a��-ro�riate Cit cor�n�is�' ns on m�tter� �rtaining to thE oonsEn atic�n ar,c r,.�nace . Ent o ener� , includine the re� ierr anc: recor�a��cncatian of �:ro,rar.� r:' policiES Mithin the Cit��. 2. ScoF�. F. T't�e E.riErc�- Cors,i �ion sh- act as tl�E Plannino Co� aev el oFrent of tt: changE in relat c�o�:�l� ano Foli ie wt:o h ill ther r�k ion for cc�nt' nuou: cor�prehensive ' ty cotrsnunity �,lanni � nust t,e reviewed by r eo�rc�nc:a tions to an advisor}• oons,i�sior, to � cor,munity �lannir�u ana goals ano policiES. P.ny � and coru�rehensive City th�e Flannir,g Comrt.issic.n Cit�� Council. R. T'he Er � Coru;�ission shall awise the 'ty Council, after c �olicy r iEw b�� the Flannino Ca;ur,ission, in e developmEnt ci procr�.r.. to oive ir,creasee effectiveness an" direction ir� in.gle� r�ting est�,t�l.ishec, City gaals ano policies, d recon�menc� acti ns as neeoe� relevant to the oonservation and m c���cr,t ef er. a�� resaurces. (Ref. 705) + G.OS.I)7. II�1g2GY CDrfh:ISSIOI� � � 10/87 (,-y, � PLANNING DIVISION � MEMORANDUM unroF fRIDLEY DATE: October 6, 1989 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator SUBJECT: Consideration of Proposed Station Locations Along University Avenue BRW has requested us to reconsider the station location at Columbia Arena. The Planning Commission's original recommendation for station locations was: 1. 57th Avenue 2. Mississippi Street 3. Osborne Road, at the site of the Immanuel Christian Center 4. 81st Avenue, if not too close to Northtown BRW has determined that 300 parking spaces is necessary for a commuter station at Mississippi Street. Originally, the parcel north of the 10,000 Auto Parts building was identified as a possible site. BRW states that this property can only accommodate 125 spaces. BRw inquired about existing parking lots around the City Hall facilities. Use of these facilities was discouraged since the office building at 6401 University Avenue is not fully leased, and an expansion is planned for the medical center. BRW ther� asked if a station location at Colwnbia Arena either in addition to or instead of the Mississippi Street station location would be acceptable. The station at Columbia Arena was not originally selected because the Commission was concerned about overflow parking from the Arena impacting Locke Park, and because the site suffers from lack of adequate east/west access from University Avenue. After further review with the Community Development Director and other City staff, having a coiamuter location at the northeast corner of Mississippi Street may pose the following concerns: 1. Encouraging 300 peak hour commuters at the intersection intended as the "City Center", may be contradictory to one of the main purposes of LRT. Redevelopment plans for the LRT Station Locations October 6, 1989 Page 2 intersection include a mix of retail and office uses at both the southwest and the northeast intersections. If another large employee based employer locates in the intersection, the most appropriate use of the LRT station would be for it to act as a walk-and-ride for commuters coming to Fridley to work. 2. The northeast corner is part of the tax increment district. Staff has met with a potential developer of that site. The HRA may not want to authorize construction of a 125 car parking lot if the entire area can be redeveloped. 3. The neighborhood may have strong objections to having a park- and-ride facility immediately close by. Reconsidering the Columbia Arena station poses the following advantages: 1. The site has a large number of parking spaces. Given that the property is owned by Anoka County, any potential conflicts with Arena events could be rescheduled. Overflow concerns could be addressed. 2. The peak hour community traffic (6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.; 4:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m.) should not conflict with Arena events. 3. A smaller Mississippi Street station would accommodate those employees going to Target and other employers at the intersection. BRW wants to gain the City's input in order to finalize its .preliminary design plans. We will be meeting with BRW again on Tuesday, October 10, 1989 and will provide an update at the Planning Commission meeting. RECOMMENDATION Planning staff recommends that the Planning Commission reconsider utilizing the Columbia Arena site in conjunction with a station location at Mississippi Street. The purpose of the Columbia Arena station would be for a commuter service and there would be an urban station at Mississippi Street. BD/dn M-89-611 cmroF F�� DATE: TO: FROM: SUHJECT: - C411I1MUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARI'MENT M EMO RAN D U11�1 February 9, 1989 william Burns, City Manaqer Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planninq Coordinator �- Planninq Commission Meetinq; Liqht Rail Transit The Planninq Commission continued their discussion reqardinq the light rail transit route and station locations at the February 8, 1989 meetinq. The Planning Commission would like the followinq recommendations to be forwarded to the City Council and the City�s representatives on the LRT committees. The Flanninq Commission had the following comments regardinq the LRT route: 1. The Commission tended to aqree with a commuter philosophy for the LRT route; however, they recommended that the alignment shculd remain on University Avenue to downtown Minneapolis with no crossover to Hiqhway 65/Central Avenue. 2. The Commission recommended that if the Oniversity Avenue/I- 694/Central Avenue route is chosen, the LRT route should travel alonq University Avenue to the north side of I-694 to �entral Avenue at which point the LRT should qo underneath the I-694 bridge alonq Central Avenue. 3. The Commission recommended the followinq points to be taken into consideration in constructinq the eystem in Fridley: �. Station locations should be located on the same side o! the street as the tracka, i.e. tha' east side o! university Avenue. lb. Parkinq areas should not be located in the rfght-of-way. The Commission is concerned about an overcrowded appearance alonq the University Avenue corridor. c. Adequate land should be purchased to accommodate the projected parkinq demand at each station location rather than locatinq smaller lots in between station locations. .rn�nm�m �l+��A�+w�.mea F � Liqht Rail Transit February 9, 1989 Page 2 4. d. There should be adequate landscapinq and screening for park and ride lots to enhance the overall appearance of each station and each park and ride facility. e. Location of the route alonq IIniversity Avenue should not jeopardize existing bikeways. If bikeways must be removed because of the LRT construction, arrangements should be made for reconstruction of the bikeways. The Planning Commission is especially concerned about the bikeway route over Rice Creek. f. The Commission recommended an investiqation of the necessity of barriers between the tracks and the traffic lanes, bikeways, or natural features, such as Rice Creek. The Commission recommended the follo�ring reqarding station locations: a. The used car lot should be investiqated for a park and ride facility for the 57th Avenue station. b. The Commission recommended the iIItA require redevelopment projects located near station locations to try and accommodate necessary LRT facilities. c. The Commission had stronq reservations regarding the commuter station at Columbia Arena. The Commission was concerned about overflow parkinq from the Arena occurrinq into the park. They also noted that because the City had approved a plat on the Northco site, the ability of the site to provide adequate parkinq is questionable. The Commission noted that the site also suffers from lack of adequate east/west access and no direct turninq movements into 71st Avenue from University Avenue. d. Based on this analysis at the Columbia Arena station, the Commission recommended that the Osborne Road intersection be evaluated closer as a commuter station. The Commission noted that the Ima�anuel Christian Center parkinq lot is fairly larqe and undez-utilized. The Railroad Authority may be able to obtain easement rights for parking facilities. � i� ,� P: . � . , . Light Rail Transit f Febz�uiary 9, 1989 Page 3 e. In summary, the Conrmissfon concurred with commuter stations at 57th Avenue, Mississippi Street and Osborne Road. A station location around 81st Avenue may be too close to the Northtown station, however, if there is adequate separation between the Northtown station and the 81st Avenue area, a station may be possible. f. The Commission stated that the 57th Avenue location should be adequate to serve eventual traffic from the Lake Pointe site if adequate parkinq area is available. They also noted that a shuttle bus system could be established between Lake Pointe and 57th Avenue. Finally, the Commission recommended that the City representatives discuss the possibility of conductinq a public hearinq sponsored by the Planning Commission reqardinq the proposed route and the station locations. Should Anoka County pursue the project by entering into the preliminary enqineering phase, such a public hearinq should be conducted early in the preliminary engineerinq phase. Anoka County will decide in late February as to whether the preliminary engineering phase will be authorized. BD/cln cc: John Flora M-89-76 0 Proposed Columbia Urban & Commuter Service 5. Loc�tion: Universlty/TH 47 at Mlnnesota Transter R/W, Fridley Space Avaitabte: 11.5-acre site on the northeast. Cou1d be connected to 2.25-acre site at 73rd. Functioa�s: Park and ride, kiss and r1de, feeder bus, w�lk-up rldershlp to Columbia Arena Potential Parking Spaces: 1426 Destgn Constraints: Wetlands in vicinity. Pedestrian connectlon to residential area northeast of Universityl73rd lntersection likely to be desirable. Land Assembly/Acquisition: Parcel is currently vacant. Land Use Compatibillty: Cartpatible with surrounding uses. Comprehenslve P1an: Property ldentified only�as vacant and site of water filtration plant. Zoning: northeast--heavy industrial southeast--public tacillties Development Patential: Excellent, with close ties to recreational properties to the south (Columbia Arena) and west. Auto and Bus Access: Good north/south via University. Access to east frontage road at 73rd and 69th, but 73rd the only through-street and only from the east. Neighborhood Impacts: Possible traffic impacts along 73rd for neighborhood on the north side. Parkland/Historic Property Impacts: Rice Creek Regional Tra11 Park and Locke Park to the south and east. 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'� --. i �-•�+� • � ! • • - -� �-+-� �..�� �'� i' ^ �� I �� �- �� � � �.. � - -� ' �p -! _ - - Northeast Corridor Study TAC LRT Routs Comprehensive LRT System Plan Reeommendations A�o�� Corr�l�/llennep/� Cornt� Req/ona/ Railrood Antboril/u Fgure 1 Z/' S�� f o � z �wtes �onn ��� II � PLANNING DIVISION _ MEMORANDUM c�nr oF FRl DLEY DATE: October 6, 1989 TO: Planning Commission Meiabers FROM: Barbara Dacy, Planninq Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Increase in Maximum Lot Coverage in Commercial and Industrial Districts by 10� with a Special Use Permit (40$-50�) Councilman Steve Billings initiated the proposed language change at the September 18, 1989 meeting (see attachment A for language). The City Council directed staff to study the proposed language. The proposed amendment is in response to a lot coverage variance request by Cortron Corporation, 7855 Rancher's Road N.E. t�hich was similar to previous variance requests by ELO Engineering and Kurt Manufacturing. Other cities were surveyed to compare lot coverage requirements. Of the 24 cities, six have 50 % for the maximum and five do not have a lot coverage requirement (see attachments B and B-2) and use the setback and parking requirements to enforce lot coverage. ,Alternatives The language as proposed would increase the maximum lot coverage allowed in all commercial (including office) and industrial districts by 10� with a special use permit. The Commission has two alternatives; amend the language in all commercial and industrial districts or to amend only the industrial districts. The variances for lot coverage have been granted only in the industrial districts (see attachment C). Commercial uses are typically more intense, with large amounts of lot area needed to fulfill the parking requirements. Typically, an expansion in an industrial use is for additional warehouse/manufacturing space whose parking requirements are less than commercial uses. ltecommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve amending the language only in the industrial districts. This is because lot coverage variances have typically occurred in industrial districts, and the intensity of commercial uses precludes an increase in lot coverage. M-89-614 PROPOSED CH�NGES TO T� SONING CGDE The following code sections shall be amended: 205.13.3.B. (C-1) 205.14.3.B. (C-2) 205.15.3.B. (C-3) 205.16. 3 . C. (CR-1) ,�� r 205.17.3.C. (M-1) ,�`` 205.18.3.C. (M-2) ,�'� by adding the follcwing lanquage: (4) The above maxi�aum lot c by ten percent (10$) o� , , N t � �veraqes in (1) may be increased the lot size ' �� � '�"`�-, � ~ �• . A `I Gi� 4p4 1Vt�V nb :. 89 OA:U3 F.�I 612 �38a 1060 CO��SPEC Lot Coverage Study for Cortron Corporation Arden Hills Blaine Cham �in aska Coan Ra�ids �ottaae Grove r Eagan Falcon Heights Forest Lake I-2 4p�� 633-5676 No req. corrtrolied by set backs 784-6700 75% building and lot 25% green 421-8064 50°� building coverage 50% m�x building 50°� lot coverage 35% buiiding 454-8100 No industrial district 644-5050 No req. control[ed by set backs 464-3550 FridleY 40% Grarrt Township No indusfrial distrid 426-3383 Inver Grove Heighfs 50% �ovetege 457-2111 Lake Elmo No industrial district 777-b510 Mahtomedi 35% building coverage 426-3344 Maple Grove �,_.- ... ��- .. .- . Mounds view No. req. controtfed by set backs 420-4000 No. req_ contolled by set backs 770-4000 60% 452-1850 No. req. controiled by set baoks 784-3055 (� uU8 bl1 4G4 lUbU Ob :� bP 09:0� F.rll 612 �6� 1060 New Brighton ew o 30� 3 �_ North St Paul d�le �horeview Spring Lake Park Stillwater Y,adnais Heights West S`t. Paul White Bear Lake Woodbury 357 3 40% 3 C0� � SPEC 40% 50% 459-5677 770-4500 90°� coverage 739-5086 85% max. 484-3353 35% 784-6491 40°l0 90% 370-870Q 30°!0 455-9671 30% 429-8526 30% 739-5972 50YL 6 Building & Parking 4 fE' iit►�2 No lot coverage require- ment 5 PREVIOUS LOT COVERAGE VARIANCES PETITIONER Kurt Manufacturing ELO Engineering Kurt Manufacturing � ELO Engineering ELO Engineering YEAR REQUEST 1975 40$ to 47.5$ 15,949 sq. ft. 1983 40� to 45.5� 8,998 sq. ft. 1987 47.5g to 49� 2,698 sq. ft. (enclosed existing over- hang) 1987 45.5� to 46.5� 1,010 sq. ft. 1988 46.5� to 49.5� ACTION Approval Approval Approval Approval Denial � 3. LOT REQUIREMENTS AND SETBACKS C. Lot Coverage. (1) The maximum percent of the area of a lot allowed to be covered by the main building and all accessory buildings is as follows: . (a) One (1) Story - forty percent (40�) maximum. (b) Two (2) Story - thirty-five percent (35�) maximum. ( c) Three ( 3) Story - thirty percent ( 30� ) maximwa. (d) Four (4),Story - twenty-five percent (25�) maximum. (e) Five (5) Story - twenty percent (20$) maximum. (f) Six (6) Story - fifteen percent (15�) maximum. � � e �-- � �.. � ��--� ``�„- � �� � / _�_._..-----�.��— . � PLANNING DIVISION _ MEMORANDUM c�nroF F��� DATE: October 6, 1989 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SU&7ECT: Parking Stall Sizes Councilman Steve Billings at the September 11, 1989 meeting requested the City Council direct staff to investigate the proposed change to the definition of the parking stall size and the zoning code (Exhibit A). The City Council agreed to direct staff to conduct such an analysis. PROPOSAL The proposed language is intended to permit a developer to stripe parking spaces at 9' x 20' if it is double striped in accordance with a design authorized by the City. The proposed language requires an application and review process by the City to utilize the 9' x 20' space size. RESEARCH As is typically done with zoning ordinance amendments, staff researched other communities for their requirements. Exhibit B lists 22 communities and their stall size, aisle widths and whether or not they have a compact stall size. Also included is a memorandum from a local architect (who shall remain nameless) which was submitted with the Vantage Companies variance request for a smaller parking stall size. Of the 22 communities listed, 19 of them have a stall.width stall of nine feet. Nine provide for compact cars. We also have provided copies of pertinent articles regarding the size of parking stalls from publications written by the Urban Land Institute and another book entitled CarScape. The article identified as Exhibit C contains the most useful analysis of this issue. The article points out that the percentage of compact cars has increased significantly in the last 15 years. The proportion of smaller cars in 1984 totalled approximately 50$ of the current auto fleet. Currently, the largest car in the Ford fleet, an LTD Parking Stall Sizes October 6, 1989 Page 2 wagon, measures 6.6' in width and 17.9' in length. An F-350 Ford pickup truck is 19' in length and 7' in width. However, these large cars represent a very small percentage of the total amount of the driving public. Other car sizes, for example, range between 5.3' in width (Ford Festiva) to a Ford Thunderbird which is 6' in width. Length varies from 11.7' to 16.5'. Given that small cars comprise 500 of the auto fleet and given the implications of fuel economy and fuel shortages, the percentage of small cars is predicted to increase to 75� and higher in the 1990's. It is therefore prudent to define parking spaces which will accommodate smaller cars for the future. The Urban Land Institute article also explained results of a study completed in Toronto regarding the maneuverability of cars in various sizes of parking systems. The most successful system where parkers could maneuver into the space in one attempt was a 9' wide stall, 20' in length, with an aisle width of 20'. Fridley's code requires a 25' aisle width. Given that this analysis was completed at "parking facilities designed for high turnover retail situations", the necessity to require a 10' wide stall may be wasting lot area. Requiring a 9' wide stall can increase the amount of parking available in a lot by at least 10�. This can be very important in a larger development where economies of scale can be achieved with longer parking rows. Conversely, in the case of the Fridley Alano building, a 9' wide space may have added 5 to 6 spaces on the lot without the need for a variance. Exhibit F is a parking stall survey conducted by the City on May 27, 1986 listing establishments in the City and the stall widths as striped. A number of establishments have striped the lots at 9'. �j'hp pl anni n�C9mmi SSlOil been granted in the p sa t the SBF Development, and ALTERNATIVES is also aware others. width. These include The Planning Commission has a number of options: 1. 2. Maintain existing definition of a parking stall size. ve � Amend the definition from 10' x 20' to 9' x 20' and retain the language regarding the reduction of stall depth when abutting a boulevard. 3. Option #2 but require double striping. � . � Parking Stall Sizes October 6, 1989 Page 3 4. 5. Amend the definition to provide a 9' x 20' as an alternate upon application and approval by the City. A 10' x 20� space would still be included. Require a certain mixture to be 9' x 20' and the remaining 10' X 20'. 6. Require a 9' x 20' stall for a non-retail or high turnover uses and maintain 10' x 20' stalls. RECOMMENDATION �� �(����a/V�1 Staff is convinced that a 9' x 20' stall can function effectively in a high retail turnover situation. Double striping is recommended as it will help the parker to maneuver better into the parking space.(p�9 - Q- Requiring an application process to utilize the 9' wide alternative (option #4) would be difficult to administer and may promote second-guessing situations by City staff. Options #5 and #6 would also be more difficult to administer. Differentiating between the intensity of uses may be difficult in some cases where an office building may change tenants over a period of years and different uses may generate different types of traffic volume. In summary, option #3 is the easiest to administer and based on independent research can handle high turnover parking traffic. BD/dn M-89-615 EXHIBIT A EBISTING 55. Parkinq 8tall. A ten (10) foot wide by twenty (20) foot long area to store one (1) automobile, which has access to a public street or alley and permits ingress and egress of an automobile. Where a parking stall abuts a curb or sidewalk the length may be reduced to eighteen (18 ) feet. PROPOSED 55. Parkinq stall. Standard � � A ten (10) foot wide by twenty (20) foot long area to store one (1) automobile, which has access to a public street or alley and permits ingress and egress of an automobile. Where a parking stall abuts a curb or sidewalk the length may be reduced to eighteen (18) feet. Alternate A nine (9) foot wide by twenty (20) foot long area to store one (1) automobile, which has access to a public street or alley and permits ingress and egress of an automobile and which is double striped in accordance with the design on file in the office of the City Engineer. Where a parking stall abuts a curb or sidewalk the length may be reduced to eighteen (18) feet. The above Alternate may be used only upon application and approval of the City of Fridley. COMMENT It would seem logical to also clarify the language of the sidewalk/curb overhang. It would also seem logical to prohibit the NINE foot stall in areas of grocery and similar stores. � ----� 4 �— — -- � � 'U ° M i►.a ,_ � � � i il � �f � t �` �� �, . s' �_ ., r� �►� II�iN�n-v.►r 4�� S�'!?�P I_ �, 5� � ; r,l ,� -� , I � �� � � �.�..,. _ � � cinroF FR! DLEY DATE: T0: FROM: SUBJECT: PLANNING DNISION EXHIBIT B MEMOR.ANDUM May 24, 1989 William Burns, City Manager Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Parking Space Sizes for Moundsview and Brooklyn Center Councilman Fitzpatrick inquired as to the parking stall sizes for Moundsview and Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Center requires a parking space of 8.8' x 18' and 8.8' x 19.5' when abutting a sidewalk or a landscaped island. Moundsview requires a parking space of 9' x 20'. We will be continuing our research on parking stall sizes and will be prepared for a future conference meetinq. BD/dn M-89-246 Communitv 1. Blaine 2. Burnsville 3. Coon Rapids 4. Eden Prairie 5. Edina 6. Hopkins 7. Lakeville 8. Maple Grove 9. Plymouth 10. St. Louis Pa 11. New Brighton 12. Columbia Hts. 13. Brooklyn Par 14. Minnetonka 15. Robbinsdale 16. Edina 17. Maplewood 18. Brooklyn Ctr. 19. Woodbury 20. Spring Lk Pk 21. Eagen 22. Moundsview PARKING STALL SIZE SUNIIKARY Rea. Stall Size Aisle 90$ Anale 9 x 20 24 ft. 9 x 18 -- 9 x 18 24 ft. 9 x 19 25 ft. 8.5 x 18 24 ft. 9 x 20 -- 8.5 x 20 -- 9 x 18 -- 9 x 18.5 26 ft. rk 9 x 20 -- 9 x 18 24 ft. 9 x 20 -- k 10 x 18 (retail) 25 ft. 9 x 18 (other uses) 8.5 x 18 26 ft. 8.5 x 18 25 ft. 9 x 18 -- 10 x 20 (lst 1/2) 24 ft. 9 x 20 (2nd 1/2) 8.8 x 18-19.5 24 ft. 9 x 20 25 ft. 8.7 x 18.6 (interior) 25 ft. 8.7 x 19 (perimeter) 10 x 20 (commercial) 24 min. - 9 x 19 (office) 26 ft. 9 x 20 24 ft. Compact Stall Size 8.5 x 18 8 x 16 8 x 16 7.5 x 16 8 x 16 9 x 18 7.5 x 15 7.5 x 16 8.5 x 16 (10� of tot.) MEMORANDUM PROJECT: Yholesale Ciub; fridley SUBJECT: Parking Stall Midths � ��� � �. �:" �- ���� �� �,�'���. �w�t �,�,���� �6��'� �' �� �. �� .�l��_�. �� DATE: July 9, 1986 (REYISEO) fRON: Paul Dahlberg The following data has been co�piled to illustrate the standard ridths of parking stalis in several trin city suburbs. The infonation is taken froo city ordinances and discussions with city staff �e�bers. C1Tr Blaine Bloomington Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Burnsville ColuAbia Heights Coon Rapids Eagan Maplewood Ninnetonka Mounds View New Brighton Ply�outh Richfield Spring Lake Park St. Louis Park Mhite Bear Lake STANDARD STALL MIDTN 9'-0" # 9�'0� 8'-8• 10'-0" 9'-0" 9'-0' 9'-0' ' 10'-0' (retail) 9'-0• (others) l0'-0' 8'-6' 9'-0' 9'-0• 9'-0' 8'-6' 8'-1' 9'-0' 8'-6' ' At the present ti�e, the city of Eagan is evaluating use of 9'-0' ride stalls for all develop�ent projects. # 81ooAington has on several occasions allowed the use of 8'-6' vide stalls as the standard ridth. Prorision for co�act parking stalis is provided in several conunities. The approved stall �idths vary fra� 1'-6" to 8'-6'. The percentage of use ailowed varies fros 10� to 501 of total parking stalis provided. cc: Kelly Ooran Ji■ Robinson Jock Robertson pd (i0t,�i I_:.�. I;��'.�rr hn:_�_' \Sinn�•.il,� �fi• �1.\ ;� i?, ' � (,l? } ;-_.�,�;,,_, 11 .�., � � �. ��� � � i � � � es� n o . _; g � ,: . .i -� -. �°°7 ";Q t e � ...... � � A � ;� � � �. : 9 �. '� .�. _. . . . .� _ .. � � � �.rF.�� �. :.�� � �r r ma Jean M. Keneipp VG'ith rising motor fuel costs and occasional gas shortages, many Americans have chosen t�� give up their large cars fur smaller, more fuel=effi- cient automobiles. In recent years, the prupor- tion of small cars in the U.S. auto fleet has increased to a current level of about SO percent. Although recent overall declines in new car sales have temporarily sluwed this trend, it is esti- mated that within the next 5 to 7 years, small cars will represent almost 75 percent of all cars in use and possibly 90 percent by 1990 or suon after. l�ew garage designs and the modification of ex- isting garages and lots can take advantage uf the trend toward small cars. Existing "full-size" parking stalls approximate 9 feet in width and 18 to 20 feet in length. With smaller autumobiles. some of these stalls can be downsized to approx- imately 7.5 to 8.0 feet in width and 15 or 16 feet in length. The purpose of this chapter is to address the questions and issues surrounding the geometric design of parking spaces for small cars. However, the ideas and standards suggested are not the "last word" since the profound changes being caused by downsizing the automubile in the United States will not be fully apparent for an- other few years. New parking facilities with small dimensions can minimize the overall construc- tion cost. Existing parking facilities can be al- tered: the restriping of garages and luts to i � .._ . �.. �� ����ti� z , � �t���«� - � � ., � �- ��; �-�c.� —�i ��' � EXHIBIT C �ars � --• -,.a,: � ��� � � �� p ;.� =� .� � provide smaller car spaces presents a low-cost means to add to parking supply. The capacity increase that can be achieved through the application of smaller standards to new construction or through the restriping and changing of geometrics in an existing parking facility usually ranges from a low of 5 to 7 per- cent to a high of 30 percent. Typically, a gain in capacity of 10 to 15 percent can be expected. The exact gain will depend on the original geo- metrics, the proportion of small spaces that are to be provided, and the small stall dimensions tu be employed. Size Definitions What is a"small car" or a"large car"? In a discussion of the current trend toward smaller cars, many terms are used without being pre- cisely defined: large, medium, small, full-size, standard-size, compact, subcompact, and so forth. The class�cation of automobile sizes can be made on the basis of inertial weight of the ve- hicle or area occupied by the vehicle. For design of parking facilities, the latter classification is most useful. With this system, the length and width of the vehicle, measured in meters, are multiplied to give the area covered by the vehicle in square meters. The convention is to drop the decimal parts of the measurement and use only 77 a � � . � .,�.. y �� the integer for the classification. For ex- ample, a 1982 Ford Escort covers an area of 6.9 square meters. It would be considered a Class 6 vehicle. By comparison, a 1982 Lincoln Continen- tal covers an area of 11.02 square meters and would be considered Class 11. The cars in use today generally fall in the range of Class 5 through Class 12 (no models in Class 12 or larger have been built since 1981). The follow- ing list gives examples of the 1982 model cars in each class size. Class 5 Renault Le Car Class 6 Ford Escort, Chevrolet Chevette Class 7 Plymouth Horizon, Ford �lustang, Toyota Celica Class 8 Pontiac F'irebird. Chevrolet :�ialibu, Ford Fairmont Class 9 Cadillac Seville, �Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Class 10 Oldsmobile Delta 88, Ford LTD, Chrysler Imperial Class 11 Lincoln Cuntinental Classes 5 throu�}i 8 are considered small cars; Classes 9 and abo��e, large cars. Exhibit 11-1 shuws how vehicles ranging from Class 5 thruugh Class 11 fit into a typical full-size parking mod- ule uf 60 feet with stalls that are 9 feet wide. Clearly, a module of this size is overdesigned fur vehicles of Class 8 or smaller. 11-1 Modale � � � � � � � i .�j io .:� -:,._< .� 4 9 �� 8 9' 6 S � 78 Parker Performance with Small Stalls Parking designers aze faced with a dilemma. On the one hand, it is certain that in another 10 years or so the standard parking dimensiuns will cater to the small car. At the moment, however, only about one-half of the automobile population may be classified as small. The other half is large. If a new facility is planned with an ex- pected useful life of 30 }ears or so. what dimen- sions should be employed in its design? How many spaces in an existing facility should be downsized? If the changed dimensiuns accommo- date full-size vehicles, a new facility would be overdesigned with two-thirds of its u�eful life re- maining but if it is designed fur small cars today, one-half or more of the motorists using it may en- counter difficulties. There are several ways to deal with this problem: • Size the facility to accommodate all large cars now in a 60-degree (or similar) angle with a module width that will facilitate c�,nversi�►n tu 90-degree small-size parking in the future. • Build part of the facility to accommudate full- size vehicles nuw and part ta acc�,mmodate small-size cars. The questi��n is, huw many of each? • Build the entire facility with small-size desi�n standards. One of the consideratiuns in deciding how to proceed is to determine how mutorists nuw react when faced with the prublem uf parkin� a large car in a small space. A number uf experiments ur tests are being cunducted to evaluate thi� p��int. Exhibit 11-3 summarizes the results ��f �me uf the tests that was made in shopping centers in Turonto. The tests were c�►nducted by ub�erving how motorists with different sizes uf vehicles ma- neuvered into and out uf three different basic modules. As a basis for reviewing the results uf the Toronto observations, the folluwing 90-degree modules should be considered: Mod- Stall Stall Aisle Overall ule Width Length �Fidth 1Vlodule A-1 8.5' 19' 27' 65' B 7.5' 17' 21 ` �5" F 9.0' 20' 20' 60' G 8.5' 18' 20' S6' H 8.5' 18' 18' �' � Vlodules A-1 and F provide generous dimen- sions which are typical of those commonly found in parking facilities designed for high turnover, retail situations. �iodule B approximates the Eu- ropean standards for normal freestanding garages or lots. �'Iodules F', G, and H were used in the Toronto observations. To put the five modules in perspective relative to changing car sizes, Exhibit 11-2 shows the seven classes of automobile sizes superimposed on the parking stall of each module example. A total of some 1,500 observations was re- corded during the Toronto tests. The largest, or the standard for comparison, �Iodule F, measured 60 feet with a stall width of 9.0 i'eet. As shown in Exhibit 11-3 all drivers in Class ? or smaller � vehicles were able to drive in and to back out of the largest module in one maneuver. About half of the drivers of the Class 9 or larger vehic�es re- Module A-1 � �w � zr' �L iv r- �� _ ,,, „ � &5' _ _ �, � : _ L �• _—,i r Module B � u y Z� T�'I T �� �� � �� p _ T.S' _ � e � ; � �' Module F �0 Module G 0�� n � : _ r � � Module H �� hl_ 11-2 The seven classes of automobile sizes superimposed on parltina stalls of various sizes. � 79 _ �s ._ ._ �,.,�_. _ _ ..�. �...�.,,�..., _...�_ 11-3 Manenvers Required to Park in Smaller Spaces (Retail Parkers) Namber of Manenvers 1 2 3 4 Modale F 60' x 9' (S00 observation8) Vehicle Clasd 9. 10, 11 Percent of Drivere Drive In 50 50 — — Back Out 100 — — — %• 8 Drive In 100 — — — Back Out 100 — .— — 5, 6 Drive Ia 100 ——— Back Out 100 — — — Modnle G S6' x 8.5' (?80 obeervations) Ve6icle Claae 9. 10, 11 7. 8 5, 6 �ercent of rivere Drive In Back Out Drive In Back Out 32 55 11 2 91 ? 1 1 82 9 9 — 93 7 — — Drive In 97 3 — — Back Out 94 6 — — Module H 54' x 8.5' (247 observatioee) Vehicle Class Percent of Drivere 9, 10, 11 Drive In I9 57 24 — Back Out 56 33 7 4 7• 8 Drive In 50 50 —.—. Back Out 89 11 — — S, 6 Drive In 93 7 —— Back Out 92 8 — — :�_ x_�-,. _. ._ ---___ ._ _ - _,_ quired a second attempt or maneuver to drive into the largest module but all were able to back out in one maneuver. In the middle-sized module ('.�Iodule G, a 56- foot by 8.5-foot stall) most of the drivers of Class S or 6 vehicles were able to drive in and back out in a single maneuver with fewer than 6 percent requiring a second attempt. However, drivers of Class 7 and 8 vehicles had more diffculty. Only 82 percent of them were able to enter in a single maneuver and only 93 percent were able to back out in a single maneuver. As would be expected. drivers of Class 9, 10, and 11 vehicles had the most difficulty with this middle-size module. Only a third of them were able to enter in a single E;i7 attempt while 13 percent required at least three attempts to maneuver into the stall. Drivers using the smallest module (�todule H, a 54-foot b.y 8.5-foot stall) had the most difficulty in pazking and unparking. Even drivers of small vehicles, Class 5 and 6, had some difficulty with almost 10 percent requiring a second maneuver to drive into or back out of the stall. One-half of the drivers of Class 7 and 8 vehicles required a second attempt to drive into the stalls and 11 per- cent a second attempt to back out of the stall. Drivers with Class 9, 10, and 11 vehicles were able to use the small module but required a num- ber of maneuvers to move into and out of it. Only 19 perceni were able to move into the stall on the first maneuver; 57 percent required two maneuvers; and 24 percent required three. In backing out, 56 percent were able to do so in one attempt, a third in two attempts, 7 percent in three attempts, and 4 percent required a fourth maneuver. On the basis of these tests—and it should be noted that the results of additi�►nal tests should be considered—the minimum module that seemed appropriate for retail facilities is 56 feet with an 8.5-foot-stall width. Obviously, this di- mension could be reduced somewhat for nun- retail facilities. European Siandards The combinatiun of hi�h fuel costs and lim- ited street widths has produced an autum��bile population in Europe almust exclusivelv c„m- posed of small cars. Since this conditi�m has ex- isted in Europe for a number �f �•ears, the standards employed there for parking desi�n rep- resent those that shuuld be apprnpriate in the United States in anuther decade or pus�ibly IPSS. Therefore, it is worthwhile to examine these standards, the following of which are generally employed in Switzerland. Cermany, and uther Eu- rupean countries. Although the standards en- compass buth 90-degree and angle-parking configurations for off-street facilities, attentiun here is directed only at the 90-degree standards. The European standards recognize three types of facilities: "normal" (or to serve the general pub- lic in a freestanding facility); retail or hotel situa- tions; and employee facilities. �As in the I; nited States, the most generous dimensions are allo- cated to facilities to serve retail or high turnuver parkers and minimum dimensions applied to em- ployee facilities wiih a low turnuver ut' regular users. �ParkingStructure�--Georrsetrk Standard: S'1i 1' 6�0603. �'re- pared and edited by the Union of Swiss Highway En- Bineers. Normal Facilities Stall Stall Aisle �Vidth Length Widt6 Module 7.55' 16.40' 22.40' S5.0' 8.20 16.40 19.70 52.5 8.86 16.40 16.40 49.20 Retail and Hotel Facilities StaU Stall Aisle Width Length Width Module 8.2' 18.0' 23.0' S9.0' 8.9 18.0 21.3 57.3 9.2 18.0 19.7 55.7 Employee Facilities Stall Stall Aisle Width Length Width Module 7.2' 16.4' 20.5' S3.3' 7.7 16.4 18.9 51.7 8.2 16.4 16.4 49.2 It shuuld be noted that the changes in geo- metric designs include more than the module di- mensions. Other elements that need to be considered are the turning radius, the vertical clearance, the placement uf contruls, and so furth. �leasurements made in a number of existing parking garages in Germany and Switzerland by the author confirmed that the indicated standards are generally employed. For example, the aver- age stall length was found to be 16.1 feet, the average stall width 7.5 feet, the average aisle width 20.6 feet, and the average mudule width 52.8 feet. Stall Geometrics in the United States There is a definite relationship between the allowable width of a parking space and the aisle that serves the space. As the aisle width in- creases, the stall �idth can be proportionately smaller. The angle of the parking stall also has a bearing on ihe stall width. As the angle becomes less than 90 degrees, the stall width can become somewhat less and still be comfortable to use. The complex relationships among stall width and angle and aisle w idth are part of the reason that professional advice is required in new desi�r► or in making revisions to the geometrics of an exist- ing parking facility. Exhibit 11-4 provides gener- 11-4 General Stall Geometrics Guidelines (for Cars Clasa 8 or Smaller) P�rWna Curb Stall St�ll Aisle B�7 M�le I.enat6 Depth �idt6 R'idt6 �idt6 P C S � A B 90 T.s• ib.o� �.s• xi.a s5.o� 90 8.0' 16.0' 8.0' 22.0' S4.0' 90 8.5' 16.0' 8.5' 21.0' S3.0' 60 8.7' 17.6' 7.5' 15.0' 50.1' 60 9.2' 17.9' S.0' 14.2' S0.0' 45 10.6' 16.6' 7.5' 12.0' 4i.2' 45 I1.3' 17.0' 8.0' 11.0' �i5.0' al guidelines that relate parking angle, stall width, and aisle width. It does not, huwever, ad- dress the critical questiun of end-aisle treatment for parking angles that are less than 90 degrees. This topic requires more discussiun than can be included here. The dimensidns shown in the table apply to Class 8 or smaller dimensions in either new con- struction or modification of existing facilities. Based on the simplest modifications-the reduc- tion of stall widths in a 90-degree cnnfiguratiun- the length of the bay (ur row of parking stallsl will affect the amount of gain to be expected. For instance, if the existing stall width is 9.0 feet, there would be a total of five stalls in �S lineal feet, 5.6 stalls in 50 feet, 10 stalls in 40 feet, and 11.1 stalls in 100 feet. If the stalls were reduced to a width of 8 feet, a 45-foot bay would continue to have five spaces (since only a full stall can be considered), a 50-foot bay would have six spaces, a 90-foot bay would have 11 spaces, and a 100- foot bay would have 12 spaces. If the 9-foot stall were to be reduced to 7.5 feet in w•idth, the 4i- foot bay would accommodate six spaces, the 50- foot bay six spaces, the 90-foot length 12 spaces. 81 and the 100-foot length 13 spaces. In brief, if the facility consists of a number of very short park- ing rows, the gain will be considerably less than if the rows are longer. As mentioned earlier, most of the existing "standard-size" stalls are 9.0, 8.75, or 8.5 feet in width. While there is no universal agreement among traffic engineers or parking designers, many engineers feel that the appropriate width to consider in both new parking facility design and in the conversion of existing facilities is as fol- lows: • For small cars in Classes S through 8, spaces should be 7.5 feet in width. • For full-size cars in Classes 9 and hi�her, spaces should be 8.0 or 8.25 feet in width. A stall width of 7.5 feet is adequate to provide a minimum clearance of 22 inches between two small cars that are reasonably well centered in the stalls. Small cars have door swings ran�ing from 21 to 25 inches at the first do��r stop—the p„int where the door hinge mechanism hulds the d�►or partly ajar. �: � � � .v. ' S >, -.:; � _ - . .±¢ r " j�; ' t .I � � �+� '7 _ . �': K: � � � �� r ,_ � ' i � ° '*� 3: �. _ r € � � _g "'�� �� �,y .�"�°,-�. �/ic?"` ..,,,:�. .,�,,,�.,,7 _ "�.. � :.. o" r� _% , � � � r= � - -�� y .,.� _ �,y, _ - . T�.?sY4<-.��_. � .,� "r� � ► '� ' - � n ,� �. ' ,,,. '� '4"4 `�-'St �.� �, . L -,�,.+�*�tr- ' �-y'2��r �,a�+-y`„�„ � �+"��� �� � .. �r. --''ya"��`;� ,���yF� �,�. ��. ..JrY "��'-� i 3i'..:�:: -y_ . �." � r �`�_ �. ^_��v;;.. .� �s . � 11-5. 11-6 Compact car spaces shonld be marked and distinguished from staadard spacea. I 82 ,� 1 The criteria that a stall be 7.5 feet wide and ap- pruximately 16 feet long should be adequate to accummodate all cars classified as Class 8 or smaller. As a matter of fact, some of the cars in Class 9 could fit into the stalls without causing too much uf a problem, even though the average for this group (1982 dimensions! is 16.88 feet in length and 6.04 feet in width. The pruportion of spaces to downsize in a given facility depends on the following factors: • Local zuning requirements or other regula- tiuns. •"The t}pe of customer the garage or lot will serve: • Employee%commuter facilities can usually prcr vide SO to 7� percent uf the tutal capacity as small spaces, especiall}• if the downsized stall is 8 feet wide. If the width is 7.5 feet. the maximum number uf small spaces sh�►uld be �0 percent. • Facilities serving the general public and/��r sh��ppers should limit the pr�►p�►rti��n �►f �mall spaces tu a range of 25 to �0 percent �►f c�apac- it�• with 8.0-fu�►t stalls or 25 percent if the Siiill N'1(itEl 18 7.� feet wide. • Small stalls shuuld have a�tandard size with- in each parkin� facility, w�hether the stan- dard is 7.� �►r 8.0, �►r an�►ther dimen�i�►n. Onl�• that width al�►n� with the "full-size" aut�► di- men�i��n shnuld be used. Locating and Identifying Smaller Sialls In the l�►cati�►n �►f smaller-car spaces. tw�� p��ints ,h��uld be kept in mind: • �mdll-car �paces �h�►uld be neither m�►re n��r less cun��enient than lar�e-car space�. •'I'he parking la�-uut shuuld be eas� t�� under- �tand. That is. c�►mpact spaces sh�►uld be well marked and quickly distinguished from stan- dard spaces. Small-car spaces shuuld n�►t be "sprinkled" here and there in such a wa}• that the customer parking a large car is deceived b� the size of an empty space, finding it too small for his use. Public acceptance of the small�ar parking concept depends upon the customer being able to trust the size of a park- ing space. Small spaces may be located on either the right or the left side uf an aisle, or an entire bay can be devoted to small spaces. The desi�ner should strive for consistency in locating small spaces so that the repeat parker knows w�here to luok. Two methods are commonly empluyed t�� iden- tify small stalls: • Signs unly. • Culor-coded stall lines, as w�ell as �irns• �tany operaturs find that signs alune are ade- quate. It may also be useful to paint a line at the entry to the smaller stall. IThis extra line w�►uld paral- lel the aisle and mark the puint be�•und �.�hich the car shuuld nut extend.l The use �►f such addi- ti�►nal lines can al��► help educate cust��mer� in tetting a"feel" fur the size uf their aut�►m�►bile�: if a car pr�►trudes beyond the markin�s. it is m►t small. Even if a m��derate amount of space misu�e �►c- curs—larre cars usin� small spaces �►r vice ver- sa—it sh��uld not cause any real pr�►blems. 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N 3 �°�� � -"� �'� �' � �� � '.� m � � "'� - � �� � 3 � �' 105' � y � � � � ep v� 3 .. w � � a � d �a � � a� � � �� N -+ N -+ � : Oo CT OD W A t0 3� , A n n y O N � w � � m o�i d N � S w a �v?� 3 d �° =� ? � �D � � � � ' a d � � tQ rt � � n � � O N ~` �� d O � � '. � Q � � � � PARRIl� STIiLL �EY MAY 27, 1986 • ...,• a. EXHIBIT F F-� : .�1�/�� Menards Skywood Inn Pbore Lake Beach Fridley Liquor Annex Hayes School Fridley Library Fridley Civic Center Black Forest Aparbnents US 9wim & Fitness . r,inncast Frito--Lay Bekins Moving Fridley Sr. High School Frialey Plaza Clinic C�Lle Television Target Store rbon Plaza Grace Lutt� Ctiurch Kennec3�� Transnission Learning Tree Pickwick Books Skywood Mall Tain City F�ederal Shorewood Inn Sears Shorewood Plaza r;a�,l e Lanes rSapl e Lane AFa rtrnent Fridley State Bank Village Green Apartment 7�rget Off ioe Bldg Grace High School ASedtronic Onan Corp Carter Day Paco Bldg Paco 51dg r;eadawrun A�rtments River Road Apar�nent E. River Rd Bus. Center rliawest rSac;nine Pride Aiachine Cub Building Bob's Produoe Zbwn Crier Restaurant T. R McCoy's Paoo Bldg Paco Oftice Bldg United Store Paco Bldg. Sandee' s ReStd11r3l1t Larson bi�g. St. Williams Church Herrick Oifice Bldg I�iinco Zbtino's 5351 Central Avenue 5201 Central Avenue 5874 Central Avenue 6289 Highway #65 615 N.ississippi St 401 Mississippi St 6431 University Avenue 1601 North Iruisbruck Dr 7200 University Avenue 200 Ca�uneroe Cir. So. 7180 C,a�nerce Cir. W. 7580 Canmerce Lane 6100 West Nbore Lake Dr 6341 University Avenue 350 - 63rd Avenue 755 - 53rd Avenue 6225 University Avenue 460 - 75th Ave 8, 7700 University Ave 5310 Madison Street 765 - 53rd Avenue 5363 Central Avenue 5205 Central Avenue 6161 Highway #65 6199 Highway #65 6225 Hig'tyway #65 6310 Highway #65 6379 Highway #65 6315 University Ave 460 Mississippi St 6499 University Ave 1350 Garc3ena Avenue 6970 Central Avenue 1500 - 73rd Avenue 500 - 73rd Avenue 7151 Corunerce Cir. h'. 251 Gonunerce Cir. So. 7805 East River Rd 6540-50 Fast River Rd 5301 Fast River Rd 230 Caiui�eroe Cir. So. 7220 Ccr,ui�erce Cir. W. 250 Osborne Road 7620 University Ave 7730 Lk�.iversity Ave 7850 University Ave 7280 Cann�erce Cir E 7260 University Avenue 785 - 53rd Avenue 7281 Co�uneroe Cir W 6490 Central Ave 7421 Conut�erce Lane 6151 University Ave 6279 University Ave 7300 C�nui�eroe Lane 7350 Canunerce Lane E 9, 9 9, 9 8 1� ��'1' 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 10 FEET 1/2 & 10 FEET 9 1/2 FEET 9 1/2 FEET 1/2 & 10 FEET 1/2 & 10 FEET 9 & 10 FEET 9.1 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 F'EET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 9 FEET 1/2 & 9 F'EET 8 1/2 FEET Not Marked Not Markea Not Marked Not rSarked _ 0 cinroF fRlDLEY DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PLANNING DIVISION MEMORANDUM October 6, 1989 Planninq Commission Members Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Fridley Sign Ordinance Amendments Attached is the Fridley Sign Code with the added changes that were discussed at the Septemlber 27, 1989 Planning Commission meeting. Staff has included improved definitions for banners and pennants. Staff has also included a definition concerning non-profit organizations and that is related to Exhibits A and B from the cities of Champlin and Brooklyn Park. These cities specifically call out temporary signs that are used by non-profit organizations, and it is staff's opinion that this type of language should be included in the sign ordinance to address the issues brought forth by the Fridley and Spring Lake Park Ministerial Association concerning the limitations set forth in the temporary sign ordinance. This language should be discussed by the Planning Commission. Also included with the sign ordinance is a chart which addresses the issues of political signs, portable/temporary signs, roof signs and banners, pennants and other temporary signs in other cities. As is illustrated by the chart, the size of campaign signs vary from 4 square feet in residential areas in the City of Maple Grove up to 64 square feet for the entire amounts of signage on a lot in St. Louis Park. However, many of the cities use 15 or 16 square feet as the maximum size of any campaign sign. Also, 5 days between the election and the time the signs need to be removed is a common time period. For portable signs or temporary siqns, many cities prohibit the use of portable and temporary signs all toqether, and the average number of permits per year seems to be either 2 or 3, although some cities require only a maximum number of days that the signs can be used. Roof signs in almost all cities surveyed are prohibited. It is staff's opinion that since there are no roof signs to staff's knowledge in the City of Fridley that this language be deleted from all commercial and industrial districts in the City. Also included is revised language for signs in the Central Avenue right-of-way. M-89-610 214. SIGNS. (Ref. 318, 330, 344, 382, 438, 666, 672, 799, 837, 860, 913) (This Chapter has been recodified as of September l, 1988 and includes all amendments to the Chapter enacted by the City Council prior to said date) � (Second Reading: July 11, 1988) 214.01. PURPOSE PURPOSE The purpose of this Chapter is to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Fridley through the establishment of a comprehensive and impartial set of � regulations governing the erection, display and use of signs serving as a visual media to persons upon public or private properties. These regulations are intended to provide an opportunity for effective communication, allow a reasonable freedom of choice and promote a concern for the visual amenities on those people designing, displaying, erecting or utilizing signs while at the same time assuring that the public health, safety and general welfare of the City is preserved. 214.02. DEFINITIONS DEFINITIONS The following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Chapter, are defined as follows and shall apply in its interpretation and application: 1. Abandoned Sign. A sign which no longer correctly advertises a bona fide business, lessor, owner, activity, use or product available on the premises where the sign is displayed for a continuous period of more than three (3) months. � 2. Address Sign. A sign consisting of numbers or numbers and a street name, identifying the address of a building. 3. Advertising Sign. A sign which is used to advertise products, goods, uses or services. 4. Alteration. Any major change, excluding routine maintenance, of an existing sign. 5. Area Identification Sign. A sign which identifies the name of a neighborhood, a residential subdivision, a multiple residential complex or a business or industrial area. 6. Banners -� ^_�-�-�- 1 � Refers to a� temporary sign , , , ��a�" _",- .� „��i �-L-=- such as used to announce open houses. grand openings or special announcements or sales. 7. Bench Sign. A sign which is attached to a bench. 8. A sign advertising a business, product, service, use or entertainment which is conducted, sold or offered somewhere other than on the premises where the sign is located. 9. Changeable Sign, Automatic. An electronically controlled sign, including a time, temperature or date sign, or a message center or a readerboard, where different message changes are shown on the same panel. 10. Changeable Sign, Manual. A sign on which the message is changed manually. 11. Construction Sign. A temporary sign erected at a construction site identifying the project. It may include the name of the architect, engineer, contractor, financier or other information about the project. 12. District. A zoning district as defined in Chapter 205, Zoning, of the City Code. 13. Flashing Sign. An illuminated sign which has intermittent flashing lights, revolving beacons, zip flashers or eschibits a noticeable change in color or light intensity. 14. Free Standing Sign. A sign which is securely attached to the ground and not attached to any part of a building or structure. 15. Governmental Sign. A sign which is erected by a governmental unit for the purpose of directing or guiding traffic or providing public information. � L--- 16. Illuminated Sign. A sign which is illuminated by an artificial light source. 17. Information Sign. A sign giving information or directions to employees, visitors or delivery vehicles and containing no advertising. An information sign may display the name, address or identifying symbol of the business. 18. Institutional Sign. A sign which identifies a public or private institution including churches, schools, hospitals and medical clinics. 19. Motion Sign. A sign which revolves, rotates, has moving parts or gives the illusion of motion. 20. Nonconforming Sign, Legal. A sign which lawfully existed prior to the adoption of this Chapter, but does not comply with all requirements of this Chapter. 21. Nonconforming Sign, Illegal. Any sign in any district which was constructed in violation of any requirements of this Chapter, and is not a legal nonconforming sign. (Ref. 837) 22. Pennant. Attention-getting devices (such as streamers) constructed of paper cloth, plastic or similar materials (excluding banners and flags). � 23. Permanent Sign. A sign constructed of materials including plastic or metal that are durable and easily maintained, and which is intended to be used for an indefinite period of time. Signs painted directly on structures, wood or wood products are not authorized or included in this definition. ,ny sign that is not a temporary sign. �-3— 24. Personal Expression Sign. A sign which expresses an opinion or feeling of an individual or group and which its principal purpose is not for the promotion of any good or service. (Ref. 860) '�� 25. Political Sign. A temporary sign advertising election issues or the candidacy of a person running for public office. �5- 26. Portable Sign. Any temporary sign that is designed to be transported, including but not limited to: (Ref. 913) A. B. C. D. A sign with wheels removed. A sign with chassis or support constructed without wheels. A or T frame signs. Signs temporarily or permanently attached to the ground, a structure, or other signs. E. A sign mounted on a vehicle for advertising purposes, parked, and visible from public right-of-way, except signs identifying the business when the vehicle is being used for normal day to day business operations. F. G. H. I. �G: 2 7 . Menu and sandwich boards. Searchlight stands. Hot air or gas-filled balloons or umbrella's used for advertising. Porta-panel. Banners or pennants connected with a A portable sign, mounted on wheels and used for commercial as well as civic promotions. '� 28. Projecting Sign. A sign, attached to a wall, that projects perpendicular from a building or structure. � 29. Real Estate Sign. A temporary sign erected for the purpose of selling, leasing or promoting real estate. �9: � A sign which is erected, constructed or attached above the roof line of a building, except where the roof is an extended facade or mansard. 3�6-: 31. Rummage/Garage Sale Sign. A temporary sign which advertises or directs the public to the sale of used merchandise, sold from a private residence. 3� 32. Shopping Center/Multiple Use Building. A building planned and developed for multiple occupancy whether as a commercial or industrial use. �i. 33. Sign. A painted panel, lettered board, series of letters or symbols or other display and any supporting structure used to advertise, direct, identify, inform or convey a message to anyone who views it. 3�. 34. Sign Area. The area of a sign, including the border and the surface which bears the advertisement. In the case of inessages, figures or symbols attached directly to any part of a building or siqn structure, it is that area which is included in the smallest geometric figure which can be made to circumscribe the message, figure or symbol. 3,4— 35. Sign Area, Maximum. The maximum allowable sign area for a single faced free standing sign refers to that single facing. When a free standing sign has multiple faces, then the maximum allowable sign area doubles. 3�:- 36. Sign Structure. Any structure which supports or is capable of supporting a sign, but not including a building to which a sign is attached. 37. Special Event An event which occurs within a desi_gnated time period for instance on an annual basis. 3� 38. Temporary Sign. Any sign fabricated of paper, plywood, fabric, or other light, impermanent material intended to be displayed unchanged for a period of 14 days. (Ref. 913) � 39. Wall Graphic. A graphic design or decorative mural, not intended for identification or advertising purposes, which is painted directly on the exterior surface of a building. 3�8� 40. Wall Sign. A sign which is attached to the wall of a building or structure. 3-� 41. Window Sign. A sign attached to the inside of a window for the purpose of viewing from outside the building. This tena does not include merchandise located in a window. 42. Non-Profit Organization. A corporation formed under Chapter 317 of Minnesota State Statutes and which is formed for a purpose not involving pecuniary gain to its shareholders or members and paYina no dividends or other pecuniary renumeration, directly or indirectl�, to its shareholders or members, or a church or a community or civic group such as the Lions Club, League of Women Voters, etc. 214.03. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL DISTRICTS GENERAL PROVISIONS The following provisions shall apply to Sections 214.04 through 214.07. Any sign shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will be safe and substantial. Nothing in this Chapter shall be interpreted as authorizing the erection or display of any sign not now permitted under Chapter 205 of the City Code. 214.04. SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ALL DISTRICTS SIGNS PROHIBITED l. Any permanent signs, other than governmental signs, erected or displayed upon any right of way or public property, except as allowed in Section 214.15. 2. 3. Any signs or wall graphics that contain words or pictures of obscene, pornographic or immoral character. Any signs painted directly on buildings. 4. Any signs which be reason of size, location, movement, content, coloring or manner of illumination may be confused with the light of an emergency or road equipment vehicle, a traffic sign, signal or device or which hides from view any traffic sign, signal or device. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Any projecting signs. Any motion signs. Any flashing signs, including neon. Any signs located within a corner vision safety zone as defined in Chapter 205. Any signs which are attached to trees, fences, utility poles or other such permanent supnorts. not soecifically intended � � as sign structures� � I, � ' 214.05. SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS SIGNS PERMITTED 1. Address Signs. Each dwelling, business or building must have a minimum of one (1) address sign, that is a minimum of three and one-half (3-1/2) inches high and a maximum of twenty-four (24) inches high. The sign must be illuminated or reflective and visible from the public right of way. 2. Bench Signs. � Displayed only at bus stops and cannot be any larger than or extend beyond any portion of the ben�ch. 3. Flags. Shall be displayed as outlined in Title 36, Section 173-378 of the United States Code, State Flag and Corporate Flag. 4. Governmental Signs. 5. Informational Signs. Provided they meet the following requirements: A. A maximum size of four (4) square feet in area. B. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 6. Institutional Signs. Provided they meet the following requirements: A. A maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area. B. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. r C. A hospital emergency sign may be a maximwn of 100 square feet in area. D. A maximum height of six (6) feet above the finished � ground ,grade . 7. Personal Expression Sign. Provided they meet the following requirements: A. A maximum size of thirty-two (32) square feet in area per sign. B. A maximum of three signs per tax parcel. C. A maximum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. D. The sign is erected by the owner of the property upon which itPis located, or the tenant with the permission �of e n (Ref. 860) a 214.06. T PO Y IGNS PERMITTED IN ALL DISTRICTS TEMPORARY SIGNS 1. Construction Signs. A. Multiple Developments. Construction signs may be erected for the purpose of identifying a development of ten (10) or more dwellings, ten (10) or more mobile homes, three (3) or more multiple dwellings, or a building consisting of three (3) or more businesses or industries, with the following restrictions: (1) One (1) sign per street frontage. (2) A maximum size of fifty (50) square feet in area per development. (3) Located no closer than 100 feet to a building outside the development. (4) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. (5) To be removed upon completion of the construction. B. Other Developments. (1) One (1) sign per building. (2) A maximum size of six (6) square feet in area. (3) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. (4) To be removed upon completion of the construction. 2. Real Estate Signs. A. Multiple Developments. Real estate signs may be erected for the purpose of selling, leasing or promoting development of ten (10) or more dwellings, ten (10) or more mobile homes, three (3) or more multiple dwellings or a building consisting of three (3) or more businesses or industries, with the following restrictions: (1) One (1) sign per street frontage. (2) A maximum size of fifty (50j square feet in area per � development. (3) Located no closer than 100 feet to a building outside of the development. (4) To be removed when the project is ninety-five (95�) sold or leased. (5} A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. B. Other Developments. (1) One (1) sign per building. (2) A maximum size of six (6) square feet in area. (3) To be removed within five (5) days following the sale or lease of the building. (4) A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. (5) '�Open House�� signs are allowed only during the day of the open house. 3. Political Signs. A. A maximum size of sixteen (16) square feet in area. B. To be installed no more than 30 davs prior to the primary election. �C. To be removed within five (5) days following the general election. ED. ��ee�—e�ei3a-�� . Two hundred dollars (S200.00� will be deposited with the City prior to the erection of any signs and retained until all of the signs are removed. If all of the signs are not removed, the deposit will be used to defray the cost of removal. Any additional cost will be billed to the person posting the original deposit. �E. Any sign larger than three (3) square feet in area must be placed a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from a street curb and ten (10) feet from any driveway. 4. Rummage/Garage Sale Signs. A. B. A maximum size of three (3) squa�e feet in area. To be removed within three (3) days following the sale. 5. $��_+ - ^- � . Special Event Signs. A. Banners or pennants commemorating a spe�ial event not connected with a business, are permitted when installed not more than twenty-five (25) days prior to the event and removed within five (5) days followinq the event. B. Bills and uosters require a two hundred dollar (5200.00) deposit. �(�j C. Banners to be t�laced within or over the public right-of- �� wa e ir Cit C uncil a roval. 1�� 2 1 . 0 7. � S I G � E I T H A S P E C I A L U S E P E R M I T P E R M I T T E D • WITH SPECIAL USE PERMIT 1. Automatic changeable signs are permitted in all districts except residential districts, and then only after the issuance of a special use permit subject to the following minimum conditions: A. Conformance to the sign requirements within that district. B. The message shall not change more than once every fifteen (15) minutes except for a sign displaying time, temperature, and/or date. 2. Billboards. 214.08. SPECIFIC DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC DISTRICT In addition to those signs permitted in all districts, the following signs are permitted in each specific district and shall be regulated as to type, size, and setback according to the following requirements. 214.09. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS DISTRICT 1. Area Identification Signs. A. One (1) sign per development. B. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. �I � ��1 � C. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Wall Signs. A. One (1) sign per dwelling unit. B. A maximum size of three (3) feet in area. 214.10. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR CR-1 DISTRICTS CR-1 DISTRICT 1. Area Identification Signs. A. One (1) sign per development. B. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. C. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Free Standing Signs. A. One (1) sign per street frontage. B. A maximum size of forty-eight (48) square feet in area per development. C. A maximum height of six (6) feet above the finished grade. D. A minimum distance of ten (10 ) feet from any property line or driveway. 3. Roof Signs. A. One (1) sign per development. B. The use of a roof sign will substitute for the free standing sign along the street the roof sign is intended to be viewed. C. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area 4. A maximum coverage of forty percent (40�) of the window area, excluding merchandise. 5. Wall Signs. The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall length on which the sign is to be placed. 6. Portable Signs. (Ref. 913) A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of businesses within said building as follows: Number of Businesses 1 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 + Maximum Number of Permits Allowed 2 3 4 5 B. The use of such signs by businesses within the building shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager. All temporary sign permit application� must be signed by said property owner or designated manager before processing can begin. C. All portable signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. D. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires. 214.11. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR C-1, C-2 AND C-1, C-2 C-3 DISTRICTS AND C-3 DISTRICTS A. B. C. One (1) sign per development. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Free Standing Signs A. B. C. D. One (1) sign per street frontage. A maximum size of eighty (80) square feet in area per development. A maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet above the finished ground grade. A minimum height of ten (l0) feet from the bottom of the 3. � E. F. sign to the finished ground grade when within twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or a corner vision safety zone. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. A minimum distance of fifty �(50) feet from any residential district. Roof Signs. i� B. One (lj sign per development. The use of a roof sign will substitute for the free standing sign along the street the roof sign is intended to be viewed. • C. A maximum of eighty (80) square feet in area. 4. Window Signs. A maximum coverage of forty percent (40�) of the window area, excluding merchandise. 5. A. Wall Signs. Allowed only on two l2) different walls per business. �B. The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of th.e wall length on which the sign is to be placed. 6. Portable Signs. (Ref. 913) A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of businesses within said building as follows: Number of Businesses 1 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 + Maximum Number of Permits Allowed 2 3 4 5 B. The use of such sign by businesses within the building shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager. All temporary sign permit applications must be signed by said property owner or designated manager before processing can begin. C. All portable signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (1) feet from any property line or driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. D. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires. 7. Billboards. Shall be permitted only in the C-3 District within this Section. Specific requirements are listed under Section 214.12.7. 214.12. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR M-1 AND� M-1 AND M-2 M-2 DISTRICTS DISTRICTS l. Area Identification Signs. A. One (1) sign per development. B. A maximum size of twenty-four (24) square feet in area. C. A minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway. 2. Free Standing Signs. A. One (1) sign per street frontage. B. A maximum size of eighty (80) square feet in area per development. C. A maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet above the finished ground grade. D. A minimum height of ten (10) feet from the bottom of the sign to the finished ground grade when within twenty-five (25) feet of a driveway or a corner vision safety zone. E. A minimum distance of ten (lOj feet from any property line or driveway. F. A minimum distance of fifty (50) feet from any residential district. 3. Roof Signs. A. One (1) sign per development. B. The use of a roof sign will substitute for the free standing sign along the street the roof sign is intended to be viewed. C. A maximum of eighty (80) sc�uare feet in area. 4. Window Signs. A maximum coverage of forty percent (40�) of the window area, excluding merchandise. 5. Wall Signs. A. Allowed only on two (2) different walls per business. B. The total sign area shall not exceed fifteen (15) times the square root of the wall length on which the sign is to be placed. 6. Portable Signs. (Ref. 913) A. May be displayed for a period of 14 days after a permit is issued by the City. Such signs shall be restricted to one per tax parcel/development at any one time. The number of permits issued per year for single and multiple use buildings/shopping centers shall be based upon the number of businesses within said building as follows: Number of Maximum Number of Businesses Permits Allowed 1 - 5 6 - 10 11 - 15 16 + 2 3 4 5 B. The use of such sign by businesses within the building shall be the responsibility of the property owner or designated manager. All temporary sign permit applications must be signed by said property owner or designated manager before processing can begin. C. All portable signs shall be located on the property on which the business is located. Such signs shall be located a minimum distance of ten (10) feet from any property line or driveway so as not to interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic. D. Prior to the issuance of a permit, a deposit of $200.00 in the form of a certified check or money order must be provided to the City. Said deposit will be refunded only if sign is removed by noon of the next business day after the permit period expires. 7. Billboards. Shall be permitted in only C-3, M-1 and M-2 Districts. The following requirements shall be considered as minimum standards when issuing a special use permit to erect a billboard. The City Council may impose additional requirements. A. Billboards shall be restricted to property adjoining the right of ways of Interstate Highway 694, Trunk Highway 47, Trunk Highway 65 and East River Road south of Interstate Highway 694. B. The maximum height is twenty-five (25) feet above the finished ground grade, unless the sign is intended to be viewed from a highway, then the twenty-five (25) foot maximum height shall be computed from the centerline of the traveled highway, but in no case shall the vertical distance between the bottom of the sign and the ground be reduced to less than ten (10) feet. C. The maximum sign area is three hundred (300) square feet per facing not to exceed two (2) facings when erected on East River Road south of Interstate Highway 694, on Trunk Highway 47 and on Trunk Highway 65; and 750 square feet per facing not to exceed two (2) facings when erected on Interstate Highway 694. Double faced signs shall be attached back to back at a horizontal angle not to exceed forty-five (45) degrees. D. E. The minimum distance between billboard signs is 1,000 feet when erected on the same side of the highway. The minimum setback from the highway right of way is thirty (30) feet. F. The minimum distance is 500 feet from a billboard sign to the intersection of any street or ramp where traffic crosses or merges at the same elevation. The distance is determined by measuring from the intersection of the street and highway centerlines and the sign. G. The minimum distance to a residential and public distance is 500 feet. H. The sign structure painted or treated proper maintenance sign permit. I. shall be all metal and be either to prevent deterioration. Lack of shall be cause for revocation of the The minimum distance to a railroad crossing is 350 feet when there are lights and a gate, and 500 feet from a railroad crossing without lights and/or a gate. J. Any lighting will be shielded to not impair the vision 214.13. of any motor vehicle operator or to create a nuisance on adjoining property. TYPES, SIZES, AND SETBACKS FOR P AND PUD P AND PUD DISTRICTS DISTRICTS Sign requirements in Public and Planned Unit Development districts will be controlled by the City Council when any development is planned. 214.14. SHOPPING CENTERS AND MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS SHOPPING CENTERS AND MULTIPLE USE BUILDINGS 1. Within 180 days of of shopping centers or more businesses done so, must submi approval. the adoption of this Chapter, all owners and multiple use buildings of three (3) or industries, if they have not already t a comprehensive sign plan to the City for 2. All future signs erected within the shopping center or multiple use buildings shall conform to the conditions of the sign plan and may be subject to conditions other than those in the district regulations in order to promote uniform sign appearance. 3. Existing signs within the shopping center or multiple use building which do not meet the requirements of this Chapter and/or sign plan, shall be defined as a legal nonconforming sign, and shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in 214.17.2.(B). (Ref. 837) 214.15. SIGNS WITHIN THE CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS 1. Intent. The purpose of this section is to provide a process to evaluate if certain signs can be placed in the Central Avenue right-of-wav in recoqnitition .that Central Avenue contains an oversized right-of- way in relation to its function. This section should not be construed as to permit sictns bv right within the public right-of- way. The petitioner has the burden of proof to show why the sictn cannot be located on the propertv and must be located within the riaht-of-way. 2�. Eligibility. Property owners directly abutting the Central Avenue right-of-wav may applv to erect a sign within a public right-of-way. Signs to be erected on the right-of-way must pertain to the service, business or occupancy offered by the property owner directiv abutting the right-ofo-way. 3. Review Process. Prior to constructing a siqn within the right-of-way, the property owner must receive City Council approval. and execute an aqreement with the City to allow the sign to be constructed within the riqht- of-way. The aqreement shall be in a recordable form and may 4. Standards for Signs. Any sign within the public rictht-of-wa� shall meet the followincx standards• A. The siqn shall be ground-mounted. No free-standing pylon signs shall be permitted. B. The siqn shall be constructed with the followinct materials, either singlv or in combination: 1, Brick 2, Decorative concrete block 3o Metal 4o Plastic materials tyPically associated with signage. C. A maximum heiaht of ten 1101 feet above the finished crround grade. D. The sign may be illuminated, either internally or from lights mounted at the base of the sign. E. A minimum of ten �10) feet from any driveway. F. A maximum of ten (10) feet within.the right-of-way. G. No temporary signs shall be allowed within the right-of- wav• 214.16. SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS SIGN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 1. Sign Permit. A. Before a sign may be displayed in the City, the sign erector shall file an application with the City for permission to display such sign. B. A permit is required for all existing, new, relocated, modified or redesigned signs except those specifically exempt under Section 214.15.1.E. C. The issuance of a permit may also be subject to additional conditions in order to promote a more reasonable combination of signs and to promote conformity with the character and uses of adjoining property. The conditions will be subject to the discretion of the City. Objections to the conditions can be appealed to the City Council by the applicant. D. Signs erected by a nonprofit organization are not exempt from obtaining a sign permit, but the City may waive the fee requirement. E. No permit is required to display the following signs. This shall not be construed as relieving the erector of a sign, or the owner of the property on which a sign is located from conforming with the other provisions of this Chapter: . {�-} � Any address signs. {-3�} � Any signs erected by a governmental unit. �4-�- � Any bench signs. �-5-�- � Any memorial signs or tablets containing the names of the building, its use and date of erection, when cut or built into the wall of a building. �-6-} u Any signs which are completely within a building and are not visible from the exterior of the building. �' i1 ���e�e�a�—s�g�rs—�s�-�ee��_� �....� ; "�� Any construction, real estate, political or rummage/aarage sale signs. -�83- ,�, Any signs having an area of three ( 3) square feet or less. �9},L81 Any advertising signs on litter receptacles having an area of four (4) square feet or less per side and limited to sixteen (16) square feet per receptacle, except that approval of the design and location of the receptacle is required by the City Council. {�} � Any personal expression signs which are erected by the owner of the parcel upon which the signs are to be placed, or by the tenant with the permission of the owner. (Ref. 860) 2. Permit Application. A. Application for a sign permit shall be made to the City on forms supplied by the City. B. If a sign has not been erected within ninety (90) days after the date of issuance of a permit, the permit shall become null and void unless an extension is granted by the City. C. The City may require other information as necessary to insure that the sign is erected in compliance with this Chapter. 3. Permit Fees. Sign permit fees shall be as provided in Chapter 11 of the Fridley City Code. 214.17. SIGN ERECTOR'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT SIGN ERECTORS' LICENSE REQUIREMENTS No person, firm, or corporation shall engage in the business of erecting signs under this Chapter unless a license to do so has been approved by the City Council. The annual license fee and expiration date shall be as provided in Chapter 11 of the Fridley City Code. A license shall not be required of any person who chooses to construct and erect their own sign on their own property 214.18. EXISTING SIGNS 1. Sign Maintenance. EXISTING SIGNS A. The structure and surfaces of all signs shall be maintained in a safe and presentable condition at all times, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, repainting, cleaning and other acts required to prevent the sign structure and surface from becoming hazardous or unkept in appearance. B. When any sign is removed, the City shall be notified and the entire sign and its structure shallebe removed. 2. Legal Nonconforming Signs. A. Any sign located within the City on the date of the adoption of this Chapter which does not conform with the provisions of this Chapter, is a"legal nonconforming" sign and is permitted, provided it also meets the following requirements: (1) The sign was covered by a sign permit on the date of the adoption of this Chapter, if one was required under applicable law, or (2) If no sign permit question, the sign w with applicable law this Chapter. was required for the siqn in is in all respects in compliance on the date of the adoption of B. A sign shall immediately lose its "legal nonconforming" designation and be termed illegal nonconforming if: (1) The sign is altered in any way, except for routine maintenance and change of inessages, which makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter than it was before the alterations. (2) The supporting structure of the sign is replaced or remodeled. (3) The face of the sign is replaced or remodeled. ( 4) The sign becomes dilapidated or damaged and the cost of bringing it into compliance is more than fifty percent ( 50 0) of the value of said sign, at which time all of the sign and its structure must be removed. (5j Notwithstanding subparagraph (1) above, upon the change of the name of the business being displayed on this sign. 3. Abandoned Signs. Any sign which identifies a use that has discontinued operation for a period of more than three (3) months or any sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose which no longer applies, shall be deemed to have beer� abandoned. Permanent signs applicable to a business temporarily suspended because of a change of ownership or management shall not be deemed abandoned unless the property remains vacant for a period of more than three (3) months. An abandoned sign is prohibited and shall be removed by the owner of the sign or the property owner. 4. Illegal nonconforming signs are prohibited within the City of Fridley. Should an illegal nonconforming sign be found to exist, the owner of said sign will have thirty (30) days to remedy the situation in one of the following manners: A. Remove the existing illegal nonconforming sign. If a new sign is desired, it must meet all applicable requirements of this Chapter. B. Obtain a sign permit for the existing illegal nonconforming sign, and if applicable, apply for a variance to eliminate the illegal nonconforming status. (Ref. 837) 214.19. ENFORCEMENT. ENFORCEMENT The City Manager or designated agent shall be responsible for the enforcement of this Chapter. 214.20. VIOLATIONS. VIOLATIONS 1. Any sign that does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter or that is a hazard to the health, safety and general welfare of the public is hereby declared to be in violation of this Chapter. 2. Notification of Violation. A. If the City determines that any sign regulated by this Chapter is unsafe, a menace to the public; or has been constructed or erected without a permit first being granted to the owner of the property upon which said sign has been erected; or is in violation of any other provision of this Chapter, then the City shall issue a written notice of violation to the property owner. If the owner fails to remove the sign or bring it into compliance with the provisions of this Chapter within � ten (101 calendar days following the date of said notice, such sign(s) may be removed by the City. The cost of this removal, including any City expenses, shall be a special assessment against the property upon which the sign(s) was located and shall be so noted in the written notice to the property owner. B. The City may cause any sign or sign structure which is an immediate public hazard, to be removed summarily after a reasonable attempt has been made to have the property owner remove the sign. C. When �he City mails the notice of violation, copies will be sent to both the permit holder and the property owner, if they are different persons. 214.21. PENALTY PENALTY Any violation of this Chapter is a misdemeanor and is subject to all penalties provided for such violations under the provisions of Chapter 901 of the Fridley City Code. Each day the violation continues in existence shall be deemed a separate violation. All signs are subject to any penalty for violation of the district requirements where they are located, even when not required to pay a fee or acquire a permit. 214.22. APPEALS APPEALS To provide for a reasonable interpretation of the provisions of this Chapter, a permit applicant who wishes to appeal an interpretation by the City may file a variance application and request a hearing before the Appeals Commission. The Commission shall hear requests for variances and make their recommendation to the City Council in the following cases: 1. Appeals where it is alleged that there is an error in any order, requirement, decision or determination made by the City in the enforcement of this Chapter. 2. Requests for variances from the literal provisions of this Chapter in instances where the strict enforcement would cause an undue hardship. Before the Commission shall grant a variance, it is the responsibility of the applicant to prove: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and district. B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and district; but which is denied to the property in question. C. That the strict application of the Chapter would constitute an unnecessary hardship. D. That ihe granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare or detrimental to the property in the vicinity or district in which the property is located. 3. All variances granted prior to November 21, 1977, unless otherwise specified by Council, remain in effect until: A. The sign is altered in any way, except for routine maintenance and change of inessages, which makes the sign less in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter than it was before the alterations. B. The supporting structure of the sign is replaced or remodeled. C. The face of the sign is replaced or remodeled. D. The sign becomes dilapidated or damaged and the cost of bringing it into compliance is more than fifty (50�) percent of the value of said sign, at which time all of the sign and its structure be removed. E. Notwithstanding subparagraph (A) above, upon the change of the name of the business being displayed on this sign. At such time, the owner of said sign will have three (3) months to obtain a sign permit and construct a sign which meets all requirements of this Chapter or, obtain a variance for any new or existing sign which does not meet all requirements of this Chapter. (Ref. 837) Exhibit A City of Champlin B. Temporary Signs. Temporary signs announcing any public, charitable, educational or religious event or function, shall be allowed under the following conditions: 1. If located entirely within the premises of that institution, the sign shall be set back no less than twenty (20) feet from the property line and shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. Such signs shall be allowed no more than twenty-one (21) days prior to the event or function and must be removed within seven (7) days after the event or function. Such signs may be illuminated in accordance with restrictions set forth in this Ordinance. If building mounted, these signs shall be flat wall signs and shall not project above the roof line. If ground mounted, the top shall be no more than six (6) feet above ground level. 2. If located off-premise, the sign shall be set back no less than twenty (20) feet from the property line and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) square feet in area. Such signs shall be allowed no more than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the event or function and must be removed twenty-four (24) hours after the event or function. Such signs shall be non-illuminated and shall be no more than six (6) feet above ground level. Written authorization of the property owner shall be required for all off- premise signs and no more than one such sign shall be erected on each property. e. City of Brooklyn Park Temporary Non-Profit Organization Event Signs. (1) S igns shal l in area per signs shall the City. Exhibit B not exceed sixteen (16) square feet sign face. No more than six (6) be allowed, per event, throughout ( 2) Signs shall not be posted in excess of ten (10 ) days prior to the event and shall be removed no later than three (3) days following the final date of the event. (3) Minimum Setbacks -- there is no setback requirement; however, these signs shall not be erected on the public right-of-way, on public property, nor in the public street intersection twenty-five (25) foot clear-view triangle. (4) Maximum Height of Signs -- no temporary non- profit organizational event sign shall exceed six (6) feet in height above grade. (5) Any non-profit organization shall be encouraged and allowed to promote events on an unlimited number of existing readerboards mounted on existing free-standing or monument signs thro the CityR ecified ner�^�= ime. (6) In no case shall portable readerboards be used off the premises from which the event is being held nor shall this type of advertising precede or exceed the actual dates of the event. 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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Young, to approve the July 10, 1989, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes as written. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Young, to approve the agenda with the change that the Hockey Association of Fridley and Meadowlands Park will move to #1 and #2 on the agenda. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. HOCKEY ASSOCIATION OF FRIDLEY: L Mr. Brian Jacenko stated he is the current President of the Hockey Association of Fridley, and Mike Hagel is the current President of the new hockey association, the East River Hockey Association. Mr. Jacenko stated last March-April, the Hockey Association of Fridley and the Hockey Association of Columbia Heights was in the process of inerging. During that process, there were e PARKS_AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. BEPT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 2 several issues that were preventing the two associations from merging. The main issue was money. Columbia Heights receives substantial funds from their Parks and Recreation Board and also from the Booster Association. Fridley's support comes from different sources and different means. The Fridley Parks and Recreation Department has helped support the hockey program. Since that time, the Columbia Heights Parks and Recreation Board cut back the funding to equal the support given by the Fridley Parks and Recreation Department. Mr. Jacenko stated the two hockey associations have now merged and formed a new association called East River Hockey Association, of which Mike Hagel is the President. Mr. Hagel was involved with the Hockey Association of Fridley last year as the Traveling Program Director. Mr. Jacenko stated that upon further examination of the program and how they can improve the program, he felt it necessary to come to the Commission to ask for their support, because the hockey program has been steadily going downhill for several years. He will also be asking for support from other organizations in Fridley. Mr. Jacenko stated the Hockey Association of Fridley was originally organized to promote, support, and administer hockey for the youth of Fridley, aged 5 through high school age. The program is divided into two separate programs: House Program and Traveling Program. The House program is basically instruction and recreation program for ages 5 through high school. It is a program available to those kids who get cut from the Traveling program, those who cannot afford the cost of the Traveling program, and those who just do not want the time commitment or cost in the Traveling program. Mr. Jacenko stated the Traveling program is a more advanced program--kind of the preparation for the high school team. Mr. Jacenko stated the Association's membership consists of families of the hockey players and interested individuals. Their support presently comes from dues, fund raising activities, and corporate and general sponsorships such as the Parks and Recreation Department ($4 per participant). The rest of the support comes from the families, participation fees, and allocation fees. Mr. Jacenko stated the participation has been steadily decreasing through the years. Last year, the House program had approximately 96 children and the Traveling program had 46 children. That is one reason for merging the two hockey programs. Another reason is to try to increase the competitiveness of the teams and help the children. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, SEPT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 3 Mr. Jacenko stated the decrease in participation is due to: (1) The cost of hockey. The cost of hockey continues to increase with the cost of equipment and ice time costs. Last year there were at least 10 single parents who could not send their children because of the initial cost to get started. The equipment costs to start out are approximately $200-500. It costs Traveling families approximately $250-300 a year. It costs House families anywhere from $10-90 per year. (2) The reputation of hockey as being expensive and violent. (3) Last year the FYSA printed some untrue information in their newsletter about the conflict between hockey and football, and it really hurt the participation. (4) They haven't taken a very active role in recruiting through the schools. They are going to start doing that this year by having hockey information nights in the schools. Mr. Jacenko stated their goals with this permanent merger with Columbia Heights are to improve hockey and the program, and to try to build the House program. If the Traveling, high school, and House programs are going to succeed in the future, they need to bring up the numbers in the House program. One way of building the House program is to get more financial support from the community. One suggestion has been to get $10,000 together to purchase equipment for the beginners in the hockey program. Columbia Heights tried that last year, and it was very successful. Mr. Jacenko stated their last goal is to seek alternative fundraising alternatives. Mr. Jacenko stated he and Mr. Hagel are at the meeting to ask for the Parks and Recreation Commission's support. Any support received from the City of Fridley will go for the Fridley children. Mr. Young stated one major problem he could see happening with this merger is having a group of kids who play hockey together for 4-5 years really becoming good. Because they are from two school districts, the kids from one school will want to leave and go to the other school to play hockey, rather than the real concern which is to get a good high school education. Either Columbia Heights High School or the Fridley High School PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETINa, SEPT. 11. 1989 - PAGE 4 is going to suffer because of loss of enrollment. With open enrollment, he could see this happening in 5-6 years. Mr. Young stated parents have a lot of decisions to make regarding the costs of different activities. If a parent decides a child is going to play a musical instrument, the cost of the musical instrument starts at $500+, and then there is the cost of private lessons. That parent cannot come to the City for money to help pay for the child's music lessons and instrument. Gymnastics and figure skating are two more good examples of high costs for different kind of sports. He stated they help one group of kids (the hockey players) become better skaters, but on the other hand, they have the other skater (figure skating) that does not get any assistance for ice time, etc. Mr. Hagel stated the Commission will be happy to know that the Columbia Heights and Fridley Jr. Varsities have merged for the season, and they hope the entire hockey program will work toward that goal. Mr. Kondrick stated the City is trying to support the hockey program the best they can with the dollars available. He just did not see an increase in those dollars at this time. And, the City works hard to provide good outside ice. Mr. Kirk stated they are looking at $4 per participant for 1990. However, the City is willing to help the all the youth sports associations with office assistance--typing, copying, advertising in the program brochures, etc. Mr. Kirk stated an idea for a fundraiser for the new hockey association is a softball tournament. Mr. Jacenko thanked the Commission for the opportunity to come and talk to the Commission. 2. MEADOWLANDS PARK Mr. Kirk stated Ron Peterson, Westwood Professional Services, is a consultant with the First Western Development, Denver, Colorado, who is proposing a small strip shopping center on 85th/University, just to the south of the Red Lobster Restaurant on the old YMCA property. Mr. Kirk stated that in looking at the property for this potential shopping mall, the developer found they will be enfringing upon some wetlands. Therefore, the developer has to do some wetlands mitigation in order to proceed with the project. Mr. Peterson and other staff from First Western Development inquired about any city properties that might need PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. BEPT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 5 some type of wetlands work, and Meadowlands Park was suggested. Mr. Kirk stated that as the Commission remembered, the City had previously discussed the Meadowlands Park water problems with the neighbors. At that time, the City agreed it would participate financially for a portion of any work, but if the neighborhood wanted something done, the neighborhood would have to raise the remaining monies. The neighborhood was not willing to do that, so the project never went forward. Now, there is a situation where, because of wetlands mitigation, a developer may be able to go ahead with the project which would include creating a pond and a more usable park area. Mr. Ron Peterson stated right now they are dealing with a permit process with the Army Corps of Engineers. The Army Corps has permitting jurisdiction over wetlands of all kinds. He stated they lhave met with the Army Corps on the proj ect site, they have quantified the impacts to the wetland there, and quantified the habitat value that would be lost on the project. When they� started looking for mitigation sites, places to replace the lost acreage and lost habitat value, they used those numbers in coming up with a size and design for the wetlands area they wish to create. Meadowlands Park seems like a very good place to do it, because there are a number of different objectives that would be served by creating a wetlands area there. Ms. Schreiner asked about the approximate wetland acreage affected. Mr. Peterson stated about 4.7 acres are affected. Mr. Peterson showed the concept plan for Meadowlands Park. He stated Meadowlands Park is very flat and during large storm events, a significant amount of water gets ponded there and backs up into people's back yards and basements. Right now they are looking at having a new topographic map made of the park and the surrounding properties so they know how the adjacent properties lie topographically in relation to the park as a whole. Mr. Peterson stated the pond would be created by excavation. Roughly 40-45,000 cubic yards of material would be dug out. About 12,000 cubic yards would be used to create a playfield on one end of the park. About one-third of the material excavated would probably be used in constructing the playfield. The remaining material would have to be trucked away. Whatever is usable can probably be used in the development itself. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. BEPT. 11. 1989 - PAGE 6 Mr. Peterson stated this plan would benefit the neighbors in terms of drainage problems. They have not attempted, at least with this concept, to lower the ground water level in the area. Based on soil borings done in 1985, ground water level averaged around 863 feet in elevation. They are also showing that level as the surface elevation. Rather than setting the outlet of the pond down low so background water is drawn off, they are leaving that elevation roughly where they think it is now, and creating additional storage in the park for runoff by other surrounding areas that are higher. Mr. Young stated this plan is really not that much different than the plan TKDA had presented to the City and the neighborhood a few years ago. Mr. Kirk stated there were about five plans presented, and this plan mirrors Plan B which the majority of the neighborhood and the Parks and Recreation Commission favored. Mr. Kirk stated right now the plan is to keep the tennis court, the tot lot area, and the picnic shelter. They have asked the developer to look at improving the drainage in that area. Mr. Kondrick stated the City Council viewed this plan on August 30, 1989. There were some neighbors who also attended the meeting and the overall consensus was that they were pleased with the plan. He had received a telephone call from one neighbor who favored a trail or parkwway, whether surfaced or not. Mr. Peterson stated First Western is committed to putting in an asphalt trail. MOTION by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to accept the concept for Meadowlands Park as presented by First Western Development Corporation. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON RONDRZCR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. Ms. Schreiner asked about a time line for the project. Mr. Peterson stated First Western would like to start construction on the project site next summer, and they would probably work on Meadowlands Park about the same time. Mr. Peterson stated they will also be working with the Rice Creek Watershed District as they need a permit from the Watershed District also. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION I�iEETINa, BEPT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 7 Mr. Kirk stated staff will bring plans to the Commission as they develop. 3. STAFF REPORT• a. Summer Proqram Report b. Mr. Kirk stated one year ago the City started an evening T-Ball program in addition to the day T-Ball program. He stated this program has continued to grow, and he believed that within a year or two, it will probably strictly be a evening program. Mr. Kirk stated the new playground format seems to be very successful. The numbers were up for the summer playground program. Mr. Kirk stated the Springbrook Nature Center Day Camp program has been completely filled the last couple of years. Mr. Kirk stated one of the local softball teams, Medtronic, won the State Industrial Title, went to the National Industrial Tournament, and took second place. Mr. Kirk stated the new Showmobile has been a big hit. The City Band really liked it, and it was very popular for special events like Fridley 49'ers. Staff feels it was an excellent addition to the Recreation Department for years to come. Mr. Kirk stated the Jaycees provided funds for a new puppetwagon. When they found out the sound system was bad in the puppetwagon, the Jaycees also paid for a new sound system. It is a very professional-looking puppetwagon and the puppeteers put on some very nice performances. Drowninq at Moore Lake Mr. Kirk stated a 41 year old man drowned at Moore Lake Beach early or late afternoon on July 26. The body was found at approximately 8:30 p.m. by some swimmers after the beach was closed. There were some reports on television and radio that made mention of a potential head injury. An autopsy was done, and the final report from the autopsy was accidental drowning. c. Commons Park Resident Complaint Mr. Kirk stated that on August 14, 1989, at the City Council meeting, there was a complaint by Mr. Frank PARRS AND RECREATION COMMI88ION MEETING. BEPT. 11. 1989 - PAGE 8 Owata, 548 - 63rd Avenue during the "Open Forum". During the discussion of this item, Councilmember Schneider stated he wanted the Parks and Recreation Commission to be made aware of Mr. Owata's concerns. Mr. Kirk read from the August 14, 1989, City Council minutes: "Mr. Owata stated there have been problems with persons having parties and congregating in Commons Park during the late evening hours. He stated there is a sign posted which states 'No cars to be parked in the lot after 10:00 p.m.' Mr. Owata stated the Police Department has been very cooperative and responded by asking these persons to leave the premises. He felt, however, it may help the problem if some tickets were issued. Mr. Hill, Public Safety Director, stated the police officers have been advised to doubleback to the park after requesting these people to leave since they have been returning. He stated there is nothing in the City Ordinance regarding the hours a park is open. Councilmember Schneider asked if these persons would be issued a ticket. Mr. Hill stated they would be ticketed if they were disorderly. Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if alcoholic beverages were in the park. Mr. Hill stated beer is allowed in neighborhood parks by permit. He stated, in this case, unless there was a permit, alcoholic beverages would not be allowed." Mr. Kirk stated last year the Commission did address park hours. The ordinance states that the hours of the park are set by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Last year the Commission set the hours of 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise lawfully authorized. He stated he has given Mr. Hill a copy of the Commission minutes that specifically addressed these hours, and Mr. Hill will make sure his officers have a copy of it also. d. Fall Brochure and Fall Proqram Mr. Kirk wanted to call attention to the fall program and, specifically, the following special events: (1) Saturday, September 23, is the annual Springbrook Nature Center Fall Festival. (2) Saturday, October 28, is the annual Craft 'A Fair at the Community Education Center sponsored by the City, Fridley Senior Center, and Community Education Center. (3) October 31 is the annual Halloween nature walks at Springbrook Nature Center, 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, SEPT. 11. 1989 - PAGE 9 (4) Wednesday, November 15, is the annual Family Turkey Shoot sponsored by the City and the Fridley Lions Club to be held at Fridley Middle School. 2. NEW BUSINESS• a. John Erickson Park Mr. Volkman stated the City has now installed a 4 ft. chain link fence to separate the park from the water area (Spring Lake). He has received a couple of calls from people in favor of closing the park. They would also like to have "No Parking" signs posted on the County Road I. He told them that road is an Anoka County road and the City has no jurisdiction. Mr. Kondrick stated he had one call about why the fencing was put up. He explained to this person that the City had done some dredging in order to try to get rid of the glass. However, it appears that this area was once a dump and there is just too much glass. Since it is too dangerous for people to be in the water, the City felt it was safer to fence the area. Mr. Kirk stated staff is exploring the possibility of closing this park. In order for anyone in Fridley to use the park, a person has to cross Osborne Road/County Road I which is a very busy street. There are a few houses that border the park. These houses are in Spring Lake Park, and he did not know if these people even use the park. He has never seen anyone come to the park without a car. He stated Flanery Park is only a few blocks away and it is a much nicer park. Flanery has much more to offer and is a much safer park. Mr. Young stated he does not even think of John Erickson Park as being a park within Fridley. Ms. Schreiner stated she drives by this park 3-4 times a week, and she has never seen any children playing in the park. Mr. Kirk stated the Commission could go ahead and say they are not going to advertise John Erickson Park as a Fridley park anymore, or they could contact the immediate neighbors that the Commission is considering not using John Erickson Park as a park any longer. Anyone concerned about the closing of the park could contact a Commission member, staff, or come to the next Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING, BSPT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 10 Mr. Gargaro stated that since the park is such an eyesore, the beach area is so dangerous, and it appears that the park is rarely used, he would be in favor of removing the park equipment. MOTION by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, that for safety reasons, glass in the lake, traffic patterns on Osborne Road, and the proximity to Flanery Park, the Commission authorizes staff to remove the park sign and all the park equipment, but retain the chain link fence and the signage along the beach area, at John Erickson Park, and to remove the name "John Erickson Park" from the list of City of Fridley parks. Mr. Kondrick stated he wanted to emphasize that safety is the Commission's major concern and their reason for having the park closed. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. b. Rice Creek Townhouse Playqround Mr. Kirk stated a Councilmember received a call some time ago from the manager of the Rice Creek Townhouses regarding some playground equipment right behind the townhouse development. About 18-19 years ago the City, in conjunction with the townhouse development, placed playground equipment on City parkland, but the equipment was paid for by the townhouse owners. It is kind of a private playground for the townhouse development. In working with the County on the Rice Creek Trail development, the City turned over that parkland to the County. The equipment is not in very good shape, and the County does very minimal maintenance. It appears the County views this as a private playground for the Rice Creek Townhouses, not one serving the general public, and they do not want to do much with this particular piece of property. Mr. Kirk stated the City does not have a park in this area. The manager of the townhouses is requesting anything the City can do to help out. Mr. Kirk stated the County has developed a walkway system along Rice Creek. There is a road that comes in and ends in a parking lot with a nice restroom facility. He has met with Dave Torkildson, Anoka County Parks and Recreation Director, and has suggested that maybe there is a way to either relocate or place park equipment in this area so there is more of a park atmosphere in a PARRS AND RECREATION COMMIBSION M8$TINa, B$PT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 11 central location that would service the Rice Creek Townhouses and the Timber Ridge area. Mr. Torkildson was in favor of doing that in 1-2 years, but asked if the City would be interested in helping financially with the project. Mr. Kirk asked if the Commission endorsed the concept of some playground equipment being placed on County land. Would the Commission consider having the City help the County financially to do this in the future? Mr. Gargaro stated he was not in favor of putting in playground equipment in a County park area for a limited amount of children. He did not think children would go to this location. If he had children, he would not allow them to go through a forested area to get to it. It could be a very unsafe condition for children to go through a forested area to get to a play area. Mr. Kirk stated the Rice Creek Townhouses and Timber Ridge area are highly populated with elementary age and preschool age children. Mr. Young stated maybe it would be cheaper for the City to go in and repair the existing playground equipment and fill up the holes in the playground area than to put in a new park area. Mr. Volkman stated he would first like to see exactly where the playground area is located. Mr. Kondrick stated he is not ready to make a decision on this tonight. Mr. Kirk stated if the City repairs the equipment and the playground area, the City may be taking on a longer term commitment for maintenance. Mr. Gargaro stated he was not disputing the fact that the City should be providing a playground area for the children in this area, but he did not think the Anoka County park area is a good location. MOTION by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. this discussion until staff can information, i.e.: (1) Who owns the property? (2) How many children would Should a survey be done? (3) Can the owner of the Rice asked to share in the equipment? Gargaro, to continue bring back further utilize the park? Creek Townhouses be cost of playground PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION M�ETING, BEPT. 11. 1989 - PAGE 12 IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING !�Y$, CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. c. Farr Lake Park Playqround Mr. Kirk stated in the August agenda packet, they had received a copy of a letter from Mr. Ed Otremba, 5567 East Danube Road. Recently, the Park maintenance people were taking out the old playground equipment and putting in some new equipment. Several property owners including Mr. Otremba saw this happening, and asked why this equipment was being replaced when it was never used by any children, that there are not many children in the area, and it only attracts teenagers to come in and have parties and create problems. In his letter, Mr. Otremba talked about it being a hangout for teenagers and vandalism being a problem. Mr. Otremba stated their yards are continually used by children and bikes with easy access to the playground. Mr. Kirk stated this seemed contradictory to Mr. Otremba's statement that the park is never used. Mr. Otremba and two neighbors signed the letter. Mr. Kirk stated the project as far as replacing equipment has been put "on hold" in order to bring this information to the Commission. MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Mr. Young, to receive the letter from Mr. Otremba dated July 28, 1989, regarding the Farr Lake Park playground. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. Schreiner stated there are only about three individuals from this whole neighborhood who are asking that this playground equipment not be replaced. She did not think the Commission should react on such a small representation. She felt the park should continue to be maintained. Mr. Gargaro stated he agreed with Ms. Schreiner. Ms. Schreiner stated if Mr. Otremba feels that strongly about the park, he should get signatures from other people who want the park dismantled for the Commission's consideration. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMI88ION MEETING, SEPT. 11, 1989 - PAGE 13 OM TZON by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, that the Commission has considered Mr. Otremba's suggestion, but since they do not feel he represents the consensus of the neighborhood, the City should proceed with installing the new playground equipment in the spring of 1990 as weather permits. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. d. Winter Athletic Leaque Fees Mr. Kirk stated staff is requesting a$10 increase for two league fees, and they are increasing the officials' pay from $13.50 a game to $15.00 a game. MOTION by Mr. Gargaro, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to approve the new winter athletic league fees as presented by staff. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON 1CONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 3. OLD BUSINESS• a. Policy on Softball Tournaments Mr. Kirk stated that at the July meeting the Commission requested a copy of the City's policy on softball tournaments. This summer there were two back-to-back softball tournaments at the Community Park. When the policy was established, the Commission talked about trying not to have two consecutive tournaments. Mr. Kirk quoted the motion made establishing the policy from the January 23, 1984, minutes: "Motion by Ms. Seeger, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to approve the Community Park permit application form as amended and to recommend to City Council approval of this policy for the new Community Park. The following items to be included as part of the policy: ' 1. Two tournaments per month May - August. 2. Effort made not to schedule tournaments back to back. 3. Returning organizations will have priority for the same weekend. 4. Returning organizations wanting to switch weekends will have priority over a new incoming organization." PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. B$PT. 11. 1989 - PAGE 1! Mr. Kirk stated the policy was passed for $600 for Fridley non-profit organizations, and $1,000 for other Fridley organizations. Mr. Kondrick stated that an effort should be made to prevent tournaments back to back, but sometimes it cannot be avoided. Mr. Kirk stated the main reasons for the policy to state no back-to-back games was to keep open time for Fridley teams and also the Commission was concerned about a lot of "wear and tear" on the fields. In this particular case this summer, it was at the end of the season, and the fields were in good condition. Mr. Young stated that particular policy was adopted five years ago when the turf was not in the good condition it is today. Ms. Schreiner stated that for a future agenda, she would like th�e Commission to discuss the possibility of usage of the softball fields to outside Fridley groups. She feels it is a very selfish attitude to limit the use of the Community Park to only Fridley groups. Mr. Young stated the fee schedule should be addressed again, too. It has not been changed in five years. Mr. Kondrick asked staff to schedule this for discussion on a future agenda. b. vnity Hospital Property Mr. Kirk stated that last fall he had talked to a member of the North Suburban Hospital Board, and he felt he had received a favorable response to speak to the Board about a City park on hospital property. He stated that when he recently attended a North Suburban Hospital Board meeting, the Board was not at all receptive to the City of Fridley requesting to work with them on a park. The proposed location for a park is currently being used as a temporary Heliport site. He wanted the Commission to know that this site is no longer available to the City of Fridley as long as there is a temporary Heliport there. If and when the Heliport is moved, it might be worth another request to the North Suburban Hospital Board. c. Moore Lake Hockey Rink Mr. Volkman stated $4,000 was allotted for the hockey rink at Moore Lake. They are now requesting additional PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION M�ETING, SEPT. 11. 1989 - pAGE 15 money for a liner to hold the water, because the rink must be constructed on the blacktop parking lot. Mr. Kirk stated staff would like the Commission's definite concurrence on the Moore Lake location, and staff would like the Commission to consider the additional costs that are necessary for the construction of the rink. The Commission members stated they felt they had concurred with the location of a rink at Moore Lake at a previous meeting. Mr. Volkman stated soil borings were done at a cost of $2,600 and because of the cost of fill needed to bring the park up to grade for a hockey rink, they found constructing the rink on the parking lot would be less expensive. With the rink on the parking lot, they can use the beach house for a warming house. The lights have already been purchased at a cost of $6,000. Mr. Kirk stated the rink is going to cost $8, 600, not including the $3,000 for a liner, and only $4,000 was allotted. The total cost is $11,600. Mr. Kondrick stated he is opposed to that kind of expenditure for a hockey rink that is used approximately six to eight weeks a year. Mr. Young agreed. He stated he cannot justify this kind of expenditure for a hockey rink. Ms. Schreiner stated she is concerned about the $2,600 already spent for the soil borings and the $6,000 spent for the lights. Mr. Gargaro stated that maybe the Columbia Heights Booster Club would be willing to help defray some of the cost of this rink since, with the formation of the new East River Hockey Association, the rink will be a resource that Columbia Heights skaters can use also. Ms. Schreiner stated staff should notify former Parks & Recreation Commission member, Dan Allen, and his neighborhood about the problems the City has run into with the costs of installing a new hockey rink at Moore Lake. MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Young, that of all the sites considered, Moore Lake is the best site for a hockey rink. PARRS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING BEPT. 11 1989 - PAGE 16 IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINt3 AYE, CHAIRPERSON 1CONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANZMOIIBLY. MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Young, that: (1) although the Commission recognizes there is a need for an additional hockey rink in this area; and that (2) Moore Lake is the best location because of its accessibility, the Commission cannot justify an expenditure of $11,600 for the rink, and recommend the City either seek another site or consider the possibility of no new hockey rink at all. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Mr. Volkman stated the biggest problem was that they ran into bad soil. Mr. Kondrick stated he felt the Commission is trying to show some fiscal responsibility, but it is hard to justify this kind of expenditure. Mr. Young stated he did not look at a hockey rink as a long range capital improvement. Ms. Schreiner agreed. For example, a shelter can be used year around year after year. A hockey rink is only used two months out of the year, and the costs are ongoing. There is no comparison between the two. The Commission members agreed that: 1. The Commission recognizes the need for a hockey rink in this section of the City. 2. The City has explored possible sites, and the Commission agrees that the Moore Lake site is the best site to service that area. 3. The Commission concurs with putting a rink at Moore Lake; however, they do not agree in spending this kind of money for a hockey rink at this location. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Gargaro, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Chairperson Rondrick declared the motion carried unanimously and tbe meetinq adjourned at 10:45 p.m. PARRS AND RECREATZON COMMISSION MEETINa. BEPT. 11, 1989 PAGE 17 Res ctfully subm' ted, . � GZ� Z�yn Saba Reco ding Secretary