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PL 01/31/1990 - 30714,�''1 � CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING CONIl�iI88ION MEETING, JANOARY 31, 1990 MMMwNMN�r.YMNMw�YM����.Y�MMMMw�M�►���MN�����►�MM��NNNNMMM�YNN�Y�YM�wM�►��� CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Betzold called the January 31, 1990, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL- Members Present: Members Absent: Don Betzold, Dave Kondrick, Alex Barna, Paul Dahlberg Sue Sherek, Dean Saba Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Dale Edstrom, Northco Corp. Kelly Doran, Robert Larsen Partners, Inc. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 6. 1989. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to approve the December 6, 1989, Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT. P.S. #90-01. BY ROBERT LARSEN PARTNERS. INC.: To replat Lot 2, Block 1, Northco Business Park, into two separate parcels, generally located directly east of University Avenue, north of 71st Avenue, and south of 73rd Avenue. Ms. McPherson stated that the petitioner is requesting to replat Lot 2, Block 1, Northco Business Park into two separate parcels. Northco Business Park (which is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial) was recently platted. The purpose of replatting Lot 2 into two separate parcels is partially due to the fact that this is a two- phase project and in order to receive financing for this project, the lender has requested that there be a separate legal description for each phase of the project. Ms. McPherson stated that when Northco Business Park was platted as part of the development agreement, there were concerns regarding the issues of architectural standards, landscaping � �''�, PLANNINa COMMISBION MESTING. JAN. 31. 1990 PAGE 2 requirements, and stormwater management requirements. This particular proposal takes into account those items outlined in the development agreement. Ms. McPherson stated that across both parcels, a ponding easement is proposed which should be adequate area to ensure retention space for the required stormwater management. The City Engineer has also requested that the stormwater calculations be submitted so that he can check to make sure this is, in fact, an adequate retention area. Ms. McPherson stated the architectural standards have been taken into account. It is a one-story building composed of a brick and metal facade. In addition, the petitioner has submitted a preliminary landscape plan which includes many of the existing trees on the site. There are some weak spots along the southwest portion of the site as far as screening of perimeter parking, and that is one of the stipulations recommended by staff. Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the replat request with the following stipulations: 1. Stormwater calculations shall be submitted prior to /'1 issuance of a building permit. 2. Joint driveway easements shall be filed against both parcels prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. A ponding easement(s) shall be dedicated on the plat or by separate document prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. The landscaping plan shall be revised to include additional screening at the southwest corner of the site. The revised site plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. Ms. McPherson stated Phase II is not shown on the site plan; however, the circulation pattern will be such that the rear driveways will continue northward and will exit out onto the service drive that will create a circular driving pattern. There is a driveway which will exit out onto Northco Drive as well. Mr. Barna asked if a variance will be required for the zero lot line driveway. There was no problem when it was one property, but now there are going to be two properties. ^ Ms. Dacy stated that again they are going back to the interpretation of the ordinance (similar to SBF Corporation) that if it is a joint driveway and if the lot line goes through the PLANNINa COMMI88ION MEETING. JAN. 31. 1990 PAGE 3 ,� driveway and not the parking spaces, it was determined that a variance is not needed. Mr. Dahlberg asked if that was only if the buildings meet the setback requirements. Ms. Dacy stated that, yes, the building has to meet the setback requirements. Mr. Barna asked if the proposed building is going to meet the setback requirements against this lot line. Ms. McPherson stated this can be checked prior to the City Council meeting. Mr. Kelly Doran stated that the sideyard setback is 20 feet, and the distance from the building to the lot line is 20 ft. The same is true for the building to the north as well. The driveway to the south will be approximately 30 ft. in depth from curb to curb and then a 5 ft. landscaped area adjacent to both buildings for a total of 40 ft. between the two properties. Ms. Dacy stated the sideyard setback is 20 ft.; however, where a driveway is to be provided in the sideyard, the minimum required �, sideyard increases to 30 ft. so the petitioner might have to shift the lot line. Mr. Doran stated that in phase 2 the other option is to come back and simply join the two properties together again. That would eliminate the need for increased setback. The primary reason for splitting the two lots is for financing purposes. Mr. Betzold stated there is always the possibility that a different person buy one of the lots and develop it. Mr. Doran stated that is a remote possibility. Mr. Kondrick stated the petitioner should be aware that if that ever happens, it would necessitate a variance. Mr. Doran stated he thought the issue can be resolved with staff. He appreciated the Commission's concern. Mr. Doran stated the stipulations as proposed are acceptable to them. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED � THE PIIBLIC HEARING CL08ED AT 7:40 P.M. PLANNIN(� COMMI88ION MEETING. JAN. 31, 1990 PAGE � � Mr. Dahlberg stated that regarding the discussion about the appropriate location for the property line, he would recommend another stipulation that states: Any change or modification to the property line as proposed shall be resolved with staff prior to review by the City Council. MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Mr. Barna, to recommend to City Council approval of Preliminary Plat, P.S. #90-01, by Robert Larsen Partners, Inc., to replat Lot 2, Block 1, Northco Business Park, into two separate parcels, generally located directly east of University Avenue, north of 71st Avenue, and south of 73rd Avenue, with the following stipulations: 1. Stormwater calculations shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Joint driveway easements shall be filed against both parcels prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. A ponding easement(s) shall be dedicated on the plat or by separate document prior to the issuance of a building permit. 4. The landscaping plan shall be revised to include � additional screening at the southwest corner of the site. The revised site plan shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. 5. Any change or modification to the property line as proposed shall be resolved with staff prior to review by the City Council. IIPON A VOICL VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION Cl�IRRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. Dacy stated that because of the petitioners' particular demands to start construction and their commitments to their tenants, they requested that the City Council establish a public hearing in advance of the Planning Commission meeting, so that public hearing will be on February 12, 1990. 2. 1990 WORKPLAN AND EVALUATION OF 1989 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ms. Dacy stated that at the December 6, 1989, Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed the ��14 Ways to Build a Better Commission". One of the items the Commission wanted to look at was what they have been doing in the past year, detenaine how they did it, and set some new goals for the upcoming year. � Ms. Dacy stated she had come up with a draft evaluation for the Commission's review. As far as 1989 was concerned, she made a �� r"� � PLANNIN�3 CONIIrII88ION MEETING. JAN. 31. 1990 PAGE 5 list of all of the major issues the Commission discussed and then came up with an Evaluation Matrix for the Commission to rate the Commission's performance for each of those issues and to rate staff's performance for each of those issues. Ms. Dacy stated she would also like the Commission to go through the four issues for 1990. The Commission might have some issues to add to this list. Mr. Betzold stated he would like to table discussion until Ms. Sherek and Mr. Saba can be in attendance. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to table discussion of the 1989 Accomplishments and 1990 Workplan until all Planning Commission members are present. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRILD IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. Dacy stated she had also included in the agenda a memo to Mr. Burns dated January 16, 1990, regarding the Community Development Department's Priorities and Accomplishments for 1990/1989. She stated this is something Mr. Burns has requested, and it will be done on a quarterly basis. 3. REVIEW HOUSING WORKSHOP MEMORANDUM: Ms. Dacy stated this memo is for the Commission's information. It lists the types of things they will see in the Housing Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. McPherson and she went to this workshop. It was a very helpful workshop. The Metropolitan Council is very aggressive on this issue, and housing has become a priority. Jack Kemp, Secretary of HUD, will be speaking at the State of Region address on March 7, 1990. 4. CENTRAL AVENUE CORRIDOR UPDATE: Ms. Dacy stated this update summarizes the results of the City Council's discussion at their January 8, 1990, meeting. Mr. Betzold attended that meeting. Mr. Betzold stated he thought one of the Council's main concern was that they thought the Planning Commission was advocating rezoning everything up and down Central Avenue. They articulated a number of criteria as to what kind of development they would like to see, their long range goals along Central Avenue, etc. Although there have been other discussions, this is the first time the Council has ever outlined anything to him that they want to see along Old Central, and the information was very helpful. After a long discussion, he thought the Council agreed that they do want to do something to improve the Central Avenue Corridor, PLANNINa COMMI88ION MEETINa. JAN. 31, 1990 PAGE 6 !� but they would like to talk to people along Central Avenue and encourage people to voluntarily rezone. Mr. Barna stated he had assumed that from previous planning documents and discussions, these were things the Planning Commission would like to see happen, not what they demand, and in reality, some of these things may never happen. Mr. Dahlberg stated he thought the Planning Commission members all feel comfortable enough with what they have done to this point to say that they don't see it as something etched in stone. Mr. Dahlberg asked if it was the position of the City Council that the Planning Commission should re-evaluate what they have done to this point and bring back new recommendations, or reject it in its entirety and leave the Corridor as it is? Ms. Dacy stated there is sentence in Phase I and Phase II that says: "After completion of the Comprehensive Plan, consider rezoning properties and marketing them as they become available." The Council recommended to delete that sentence and state that they would encourage property owners to rezone on a voluntary basis, instead of the City starting the rezoning process. � 5. SENIOR HOUSING STUDY UPDATE: Ms. Dacy stated Mr. Burns' memo dated January 4, 1990, regarding "TIF Guidelines for Senior Housing" summarizes the Council's informal consensus regarding senior housing financial policies. Basically, the Council said that the current policies are acceptable for senior housing projects and listed three ways the HRA currently uses to assist the projects. Item #4 identifies the basic criteria for the guidelines. 6. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE: Ms. Dacy stated this schedule was included in the agenda for the Planning Commission's information. 7. RECEIVE NOVEMBER 6, 1989. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the November 6, 1989, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 8. RECEIVE NOVEMBER 28, 1989, ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY ^ COMMISSION MINUTES: � ^ � PLANNINa COPII+lI88ION MEETINa, JAN. 31, 1990 PAGE 7 MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the November 28, 1989, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOI,D DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 9. RECEIVE DECEMBER 7. 1989. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTIOIJ by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive December 7, 1989, Human Resources Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CBAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 10. RECEIVE DECEMBER 14. 1989, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: OTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the December 14, 1989, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, THE MOTION CARRIED ONANIMOIIBLY. BETZOLD DECLARED 11. RECEIVE DECEMBER 19. 1989. ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the December 19, 1989, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICL VOTE, A7�L VOTINa AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ONANIMOIIBLY. 12. RECEIVE JANUARY 4. 1990. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTIOId by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the January 4, 1990, Human Resources Commission minutes. QPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYL, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 13. RECEIVE JANUARY 23. 1990. APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Barna, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the January 23, 1990, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTINd AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. PLANNINa CO1�IIriI88ION MEETING. JAN. 31, 1990 PAGE 8 � 14. RECEIVE JANUARY 8, 1990. PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Barna, to receive the January 8, 1990, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. Mr. Kondrick stated that on page 9, the Commission made a motion to the City Council stating: "that the Parks and Recreation Commission strongly encourages the City Council to apply for the Canadian Geese Relocation Program through the Department of Natural Resources with the State of Oklahoma, understanding that they may not be able to get on this program this year due to the high demand for this program by other communities, but to apply for possible approval in subsequent years. This is an ongoing program for 3-4 years with a potential outlay of $3,000-4,000 per year." Mr. Kondrick stated he wanted to make the Commission members aware that this motion will be going to the City Council in the near future. � 15. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Liqht Rail Transit IIpdate Ms. Dacy stated she had included the recent newsletter for the Commission's information. There will be a public meeting on February 13, 1990, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fridley High School. Ms. Dacy stated the City will be receiving a rezoning application for the northeast corner of Mississippi/ University for redevelopment of the 10,000 Auto Parts site. The developers are proposing to demolish the building and acquire the two single family homes immediately adjacent to the parcel, one abutting Mississippi Street and one abutting 66th Avenue. Those parcels, as well as the vacant piece north of 10,000 Auto Parts are zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling. The 10,000 Auto Parts site is zoned C-1, Local Business. The rezoning for the proposed redevelopment is S-2, Redevelopment District. Ms. Dacy stated the redevelopment proposal is for 28,000 sq. ft. of retail with Walgreen's as the anchor tenant and other smaller shops. � Ms. Dacy stated this redevelopment involves the LRT issue, because they were looking at the 10,000 Auto � ,� PLANNINa COl�lI88ION MEETIN�3, JAN. 31, 1990 PAGE 9 b. Parts site for a"park and ride" lot. They have been meeting with Anoka County over the last 2 1/2 months, and they think they have a proposed short term and long term solution. Ms. Dacy stated the developers will be conducting a neighborhood meeting on Thursday, February 15, 1990, at the Municipal Center. The rezoning is scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission on March 14, 1990. Not only are the LRT issues going to be involved, but also the compatibility issues between the commercial center and the neighborhood. Ms. Dacy stated that as far as the short term issue on LRT, they are looking at prioritizing the expansion of some of the lanes on Mississippi Street for bus drop- off, not necessarily using the parking lot as a"park and ride". However, they are looking at reserving one row of parking spaces for the initial start-up of the LRT system. Ms. Dacy stated that as far as the long term issue, Anoka County is evaluating the acquisition of eight lots to the north of 66th Avenue and directly north of the subject property and converting that land into a park and ride lot. Northco and Ecoaomia Development Districts Ms. Dacy stated Northco has a purchase agreement on the loopback parcel on the corner of 73rd/University Avenues (former Phillips 66 proposal) and has reached an agreement with Soo Line Railroad to develop 18,000 sq. ft. of one-story office and retail. The major tenant would be a bank, and it is currently proposed as Western State Bank. Ms. Dacy stated the property does have poor soil conditions so Northco is requesting soil correction assistance from the HRA. The City is creating a tax increment district (Tax Increment No. 10) to use the property taxes to give back to the developer to correct the soil problems. The City Council has established a public hearing for February 26, 1990. Tax Increment District #10 will be retired when the soil correction has been completed in 2-3 years. Ms. Dacy stated the other site is the Pro Engineering site, and that is for an industrial building. It will be the same process, a pay-as-you-go approach. The n district will be retired when the assistance is complete in 3-4 years. ,'"� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIN(� JAN. 31, 1990 PAGE 10 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to adjourn the meeting. Opon a voiae vote, all votinq aye, Chairperson Betzold dealared the January 31, 1990, Planninq Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Respectfully sub itted, yn Saba Recording Secretary � �