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PL 02/22/1989 - 30697.-. � ^ CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMIBSION MEETING, FEBRIIARY 22, 1989 ________________________________________�________________________ CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Betzold called the February 22, 1989, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present: Donald Betzold, Sue Sherek, Alex Barna, Paul Dahlberg Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Steven Barg, Planning Assistant APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 1 1989 SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to approve the February 1, 1989, Special Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOII3LY. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 8, 1989, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Barna, to approve the February 8, 1989, Planning Commission minutes as written. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOU3LY. 1. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION. SAV #89-01. BY WBDH REALTY COMPANY: To vacate a 30 foot road easement located along the east property line of Lot 3, Block 2, East Ranch Estates, Second Addition, except the east 200 feet thereof, generally located southwest of 7810 University Avenue N.E. Ms. Dacy introduced Steven Barg. She stated Mr. Barg is helping out until they have a replacement for Kathlyn Castle. ^ , -1- r"� PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING. FEBRIIARY 22, 1989 /�'1 Mr. Barg stated WBDH Realty Company is requesting a vacation of a 30 foot street easement at the above location. This vacation request is one of seven stipulations attached to a special use permit, SP #88-13, which was approved by the City Council on October 3, 1988, to allow Northtown Nissan to expand its outdoor storage on a one acre parcel to the south of 7810 University Avenue N.E. This site was affected by a lot split (L.S. #75-10) which required a street and utility easement along the east lot line of the property as well as the property to the east. The City vacated part of this easement in 1987 (SAV #87-04) in connection with the ABRA development but retained a 30 foot street and utility easement for the site on which Northtown Nissan later sought expansion. Mr. Barg stated that when the special use permit was approved on October 3, 1988, the City Council raised some concern regarding future access problems if the property were to be sold, and the possibility of the lots to the west becoming "landlocked" was discussed. After a consultation with the City Attorney, Virgil Herrick, Mr. Herrick felt this problem could be avoided if the property in question is to be combined into one tax parcel. If Nissan wished to sell the property at a future date, it would require a lot split, and the question of accessibility could be addressed at that time. Mr. Barg stated staff is recommending approval of the vacation with the following three stipulations: 1. The parcels shall be combined into one tax parcel prior to final adoption of the ordinance authorizing the vacation. 2. The easement for utility purposes shall be retained as currently described. 3. The petitioner shall execute a 30 foot drainage easement to the City for the same location. Mr. Betzold asked if the City is locking itself into one particular mode of development for this area by vacating the street and, therefore, landlocking the lots to the west. Ms. Sherek stated she feels this is a moot point now anyway. The City has already vacated the easement on the ABRA development, so the property is already landlocked. Mr. Barna stated not only was the easement vacated at ABRA, but there was also a vacation just north of Bob's Produce, so the lot is already effectively landlocked. Any future development would ^ -2- � PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING. FEBRIIARY 22. 1989 have to go east to the West Service Drive. Mr. Dahlberg stated he did not understand why there is a need to have that drainage easement in that location. That is the high point of the property. On the east, water drains to the frontage road and on the west, the water drains to the low area on the west. There would be no possibility that any drainage would even occur in the proposed area. Was there any possibility of incorporating a drainage easement along the west edge of the property? Ms. Dacy stated there is already a drainage easement along the west edge of the property. She stated John Flora, Public Works Director, wanted to reserve the drainage easement in this location. She stated Mr. Dahlberg is right, the water does drain to the east and to the west. Ms. Sherek stated she agreed with Mr. Dahlberg. There should be a drainage area on the property, but not in the proposed location. Mr. Dahlberg stated no one can build on a utility easement anyway; and as long as the drainage easement is in the same area as the utility easement, he really had no objection as long as the petitioner had no objection. � Ms. Dacy stated staff would verify this with the petitioner. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Barna, to recommend to City Council approval of vacation, SAV #89-01, by WBDH Realty Company to vacate a 30 foot road easement located along the east property line of Lot 3, Block 2, East Ranch Estates, 5econd Addition, except the east 200 feet thereof, generally located southwest of 7810 University Avenue N.E., with the following stipulations: 1. The parcels shall be combined into one tax parcel prior to final adoption of the ordinance authorizing the vacation. 2. The easement for utility purposes shall be retained as currently described. 3. The petitioner shall execute a 30 foot drainage easement to the City for the same location. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON HETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 2. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT UPDATE: r"� -3- �� � 3. � PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, FEBRIIARY 22, 1989 Mr. Betzold asked if any more thought had been given to having a public hearing. Ms. Dacy stated she has talked to Tim Yantos, Anoka County Railroad Authority. They are in the process of putting together their proposed public hearing schedule, and she �ould like to see that schedule before any plans are made for a public hearing in Fridley. Ms. Sherek stated that when they do publicize a public hearing, she would like them to do more publicity for Fridley residents. , Mr. Betzold stated the Fridley High School Auditorium might be a good place to hold a public hearing. Ms. Dacy stated she would also suggest that a direct mailing be sent to those property owners abutting both sides of the proposed route. Mr. Dahlberg stated that at the last Anoka County Railroad Authority meeting, if they proceed with the preliminary design and engineering phase, was a decision made to explore both corridors or both University and Central from downtown to I-694 and then only University from that point north? Ms. Dacy stated it is her understanding they are going to meet at the end of February to determine the preliminary engineering phase, so she could not answer Mr. Dahlberg's question at this time. 1988 WORKPLAN• Ms. Dacy stated she wanted to be more definitive about the 1989 workplan. She stated some of the items established by the Planning Commission go back as far as 1987. On page 2 of her memo dated Feb. 17, 1989, she listed a proposed time schedule to address the following 1989 work items: Task Urban Design Standards Vacant land inventory Update Comprehensive Plan Revise Subdivision Ordinance Zoning Ordinance revisions Light rail transit Riverview Heights Park Start February January March March March Ongoing February Finish July March Into 1990 July December June Ms. Dacy stated they will also be addressing the Central Avenue Corridor Study in 1989, and she hoped to have something for the -4- ^ PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. FEBRIIARY 22, 1989 Commission to discuss at their first meeting in April. Mr. Barna stated he would like to address the sixth workplan item, Zoning Ordinance revisions. He stated about 2-3 years ago, the Appeals Commission looked at garage expansions from single car to double car garages, and they worked out a chart showing what garage expansions would be allowed without requiring variances. He stated he would like the Planning Commission to review that chart again and possibly look at expanding it a little further. This is based on the nwaber of variance requests the Appeals Commission is receiving for garage expansions. Mr. Betzold stated that since this originated with the Appeals Commission and because the Appeals Commission has the expertise, he would suggest the Appeals Commission discuss this again and make any recommendations for change to the Planning Commission. Mr. Betzold stated that regarding the Central Avenue Corridor study, how is that going to tie in with the Brickner proposal? Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Brickner has not yet conducted a neighborhood meeting. She thought the study would precede Mr. Brickner's application. The Commission has recommended the study go all the ,'"`� way to Osborne Road; but because the Brickner proposal is located in the southern part of Central Avenue, she would recommend the study be done in two phases: the southern half first and follow up with the northern half this summer. Mr. Betzold agreed. He stated that since this proposal will be coming before the Planning Commission, it is important that they take a look at this area first. 4, RECEIVE JANUARY 31 1989. APPEALS COMMISSION MIAIUTES• MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive the January 31, 1989, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOII3LY. 5. RECEIVE FEBRUARY 6 1989 PARKS & RECREATION CONIMISSION MINUTES: � MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the February 6, 1989, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes. OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. -5- ^ PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETINa. FEBRIIARY 22. 1989 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to adjourn the meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE FEBRUARY 22, 1989, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. Res ectfully s mitted, � "�� Lyn Saba Recording Secretary r"� � -6-