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CITY OF BRIDLFY
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CALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Betzold called the April 11, 1990, Planning Commission
meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Don Betzold, Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba,
Sue Sherek, Paul Dahlberg
Members Absent: Alex Barna
Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
Bob Ring, Bob's Amoco, 7680 Highway 65
John Kosmas, K K Design, 6112 Excelsior Blvd.
Greg Robeck, Holiday Plus
Steven Hardel, 1010 Osborne Road N.E.
^ APPROVAL_OF MARCH 14. 1990, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the March
14, 1990, Planning Commission minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICTi VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER30N BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #90-
04. BY HOLIDAY COMPANIES:
Per Section 205.15.O1.C. (11) of the Fridley City Code to allow
garden centers or nurseries which require outside display or
storage of inerchandise on Lot 1, Block 1, Holiday North 1st
Addition, generally located at 250 - 57th Avenue N.E. (Holiday
Plus Store)
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 AYB, CHAIRPERSON HETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPE1J AT 7:31 P.M.
Ms. McPherson stated that the Holiday Plus store is located
adjacent to University Avenue and I-694. She stated that currently
Holiday operates a garden center at the northeast corner of the
building near The Cattle Company restaurant. The petitioner is
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proposing to relocate the garden center to the southeast corner.
This is in conjunction with the recent remodeling in the interior
of the store. The garden center in the southeast relates to the
seasonal merchandise displays inside the store for garden items in
the summer and maintenance items for winter.
Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has informed staff that the
garden center is to be a temporary use in the new permanent
location. They are proposing to use the location to store and sell
bedding plants for approximately 5-8 weeks every spring. They will
be receiving deliveries approximately once a day at the site.
Ms. McPherson stated that MnDOT recently completed reconstruction
of the I-694 and University Avenue interchange. In the process,
the trees depicted on the site plan along the south property line
were removed. City staff was informed by MnDOT staff that the
these trees will not be replaced with the proposed landscaping and
site reconstruction in conjunction with the highway construction.
MnDOT is proposing only to seed and/or sod this area. As a result,
the rear of the Holiday building will be left very vulnerable to
the south. It will be a very aesthetically harsh piece of
architecture.
Ms. McPherson stated staff sees this special use permit request as
�„� an opportunity to work cooperatively with the Holiday Plus store
to improve the site and help improve one of the main gateways into
the City of Fridley. Staff is recommending that the Planning
Commission recommend approval of the special use permit with the
following six stipulations:
1. The existing garden center fence shall be removed and
the sidewalk/pavement area shall be repaired.
2. The shrub beds along 57th Avenue shall be cleaned and
mulched with rock and an appropriate weed barrier by
November 1, 1990.
3. The dumpsters shall be screened by November 1, 1990, if
the trash compactor has not been installed.
4. The petitioner shall work with the City staff to develop
a long-range site improvement plan for the rear of the
building by June 1991. Implementation of this plan to
be completed by August 1993.
5. The garden center shall be enclosed with a cyclone fence
and vinyl slats.
6. Vinyl slats matching those of the garden center shall be
installed in the cyclone fence surrounding the propane
''� tank located on the west property line.
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Mr. Betzold asked about a previous special use permit request by
Holiday Plus for a garden center.
Ms. McPherson stated Holiday Plus was granted a special use permit
in 1976 for a garden center. In 1988, they reapplied for a special
use permit to relocate the garden center. At that time, they chose
to withdraw that request. This is a revisitation of the 1988
request.
Mr. Betzold asked if there was sufficient traffic clearance for
vehicles to drive around to the new garden center.
Ms. McPherson stated that other than delivery trucks, there will
be no need for customer vehicles to drive to the garden center.
The petitioner has indicated to staff that all sales from the
garden center will come through the building and through the front
cashier lanes in front of the store.
Mr. Greg Robeck, Holiday Plus Store Manager, stated the only thing
they will be selling in the garden center is bedding plants. There
will be no large trees or shrubs.
Mr. Robeck stated that for the last two years they have been
remodeling the interior of the store, and the seasonal department
� was moved to the south end of the store. One of the main reasons
for moving the garden center from the northeast to the southeast
corner is to have it near the seasonal department. Last year they
found it very inconvenient to be selling bedding plants at the
front of the store when the rest of the seasonal department was at
the back of the store.
Mr. Robeck stated moving the garden center from the front of the
store will clean up the appearance of the front of the store which
he believed was one of the stipulations set forth by the City in
1988.
Mr. Kondrick asked if Mr. Robeck had any problem with the
stipulations recommended by staff.
Mr. Robeck stated he has passed these on to the Corporate Office,
but there did not seem to be a problem with the stipulations.
Mr. Dahlberg asked if Mr. Robeck felt there was a need for any kind
of overhead shading device in the south location to protect the
bedding plants from the sun.
Mr. Robeck stated they do not anticipate they will need any shading
device. The season is relatively short, and the bedding plants
sell fairly fast. In case of inclement weather, they will move all
the plants inside the building.
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MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public
hearing.
OPON A VOICTs VOTE, ALL VOTIiJ(3 AYE, CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:45 P.M.
Ms. Sherek stated that in the past Holiday has used the garden
center as a storage area after the bedding plant season is over.
Maybe a stipulation could be added that once the bedding plants
are gone, nothing else is to be stored out in the garden center on
a permanent basis.
Mr. Robeck stated that the only thing that might possibly be stored
in the garden center after the bedding plant season are the cement
blocks used to build the shelving racks for the bedding plants.
Since there are going to be vinyl slats in the fence surrounding
the garden center, if they stack the blocks, they should not be
visible to the outside.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. ICondrick, to recommend to City
Council approval of Special Use Permit, SP #90-04, by Holiday
Companies, per Section 205.15.O1.C.(11) of the Fridley City Code
to allow garden centers or nurseries which require outside display
or storage of inerchandise on Lot 1, Block 1, Holiday North ista
^ Addition, generally located at 250 - 57th Avenue N.E. (Holiday Plus
Store), with the following stipulations:
1. The existing garden center fence shall be removed and
the sidewalk/pavement area shall be repaired.
2. The shrub beds along 57th Avenue shall be cleaned and
mulched with rock and an appropriate weed barrier by
November 1, 1990.
3. The dumpsters shall be screened by November 1, 1990, if
the trash compactor has not been installed.
4. The petitioner shall work with the City staff to develop
a long-range site improvement plan for the rear of the
building by June 1991. Implementation of this plan to
be completed by August 1993.
5. The garden center shall be enclosed with a cyclone fence
and vinyl slats.
6. Vinyl slats matching those of the garden center shall be
installed in the cyclone fence surrounding the propane
tank located on the west property line.
7. The exterior fenced garden center area will be used for
� the sale of bedding plants only during the season and
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will not be used for exterior storage other than the
materials used for shelving for the garden center.
OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
Ms. McPherson stated this item will go to City Council on April
23, 1990.
Mr. Rondrick stated he is very concerned about the fact that MnDOT
does not plan to replant any trees at the University Avenue/I-694
interchange.
Ms. Dacy stated staff can write MnDOT a letter expressing this
concern and asking them to reconsider some landscaping.
2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING ZOA #90-03 BY
BOB'S AMOCO•
To rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, from M-1, Light
Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at
7680 Highway 65 N.E. (Amoco Oil Service Station).
MOTION by Mr. Rondrick, 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, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Ms. McPherson stated that Mr. Bob Ring, who is purchasing the site
from the Amoco Corporation, is requesting that 7680 Highway 65 be
rezoned from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. Mr.
Ring is also in the process of applying for a special use permit
and two variances of which the Appeals Commission recommended
approval on April 10.
Ms. McPherson stated the purpose for applying for these various
permits is to remodel/expand and do some remedial site work and put
in new pumps in a new layout. This will help improve the traffic
situation at this site. Adjacent parcels to the site are currently
zoned commercial. Although the zoning in this general neighborhood
has been M-1 since 1958, the general character and nature of the
uses in this neighborhood are more commercial. In other areas of
the City where a loopback road occurs, it is not uncommon to find
commercial zoning with adjacent industrial zoning across the
service road. For these various reasons, staff is recommending
that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of
this rezoning request, contingent upon the approval of the variance
requests.
Mr. John Kosmas, K K Architects, stated the
�"� site a little more into conformance with th
- property to that of adjacent properties.
rezoning will bring the
e particular use of this
It also improves the
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issues of variances, particularly the lot size requirement. By
rezoning from M-1 to C-2 zoning, the parcel complies with the lot
size requirement.
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CL08ED AT 7:55 P.M.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to recommend to
City Council approval of Rezoning, ZOA #90-03, by Bob's Amoco, to
rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, from M-1, Light
Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 7680
Highway 65 N.E. (Amoco Oil Service Station), with the stipulation
that variance request, VAR #90-04, be approved.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
3. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP
�90-03. BY BOB'S AMOCO:
Per Section 205.14.O1.C.(6) of the Fridley City Code to allow
a motor vehicle wash establishment on Lot 1, Block 1,
�..� Lampert's Addition, generally located at 7680 Highway 65
(Amoco Oil Service Station).
MOTIOAT by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to waive the
reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:56 P.M.
Ms. McPherson stated that currently on the site is a 3-bay service
station, a small convenience store, and gas pumps laid out with one
gas pump on the north side of the site and two on the east side of
the site. One of the service bays is currently being used as a
drive-in, back-out car wash. The petitioner is proposing to
convert the existing car wash back into a service bay and to
construct a 17 ft. by 48 ft. car wash addition on the west side of
the building. The petitioner is also relocating the gas pumps in
a new alignment; and in this process, is proposing to close the two
driveways closest to the intersection of Osborne Road and the
service drive on the east.
Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner also requested variances to
the side yard setback and the 20 ft. required hard surface setback.
The Appeals Commission recommended to City Council approval of
these two variances.
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Ms. McPherson stated that under the C-2 zoning, a special use
permit is required for a gas station and for the car wash as an
accessory use.
Ms. McPherson stated several different pump layouts were discussed
by staff at the Appeals Commission. One was to realign the pumps
so they were more of a north/south alignment instead of the
proposed 45 degree, and also a 30 degree alignment which was
discussed by the petitioner. These layouts were explored by staff
and the petitioner.
Ms. McPherson stated the Appeals Commission concluded that the
proposed 45 degree layout for the pumps would be the best in terms
of keeping traffic flowing in a more circular pattern and to
preserve adequate space for vehicles waiting for service and for
maneuverability on site.
Ms. McPherson stated that also at the Appeals Commission some
issues relating to the relationship of this site to the VFW site
were discussed. Staff has met with the petitioner and
representatives from the VFW. The petitioner was originally
proposing to fulfill the code requirement and close the driveway
that is currently used by people exiting the VFW site. It was
concluded that this driveway should remain open to allow a safety
�,.� valve for the people exiting the VFW site. In addition, there was
a building inspection question about an existing window at the
northeast corner of the VFW building, and it was determined by
staff that the window is in compliance with fire and building codes
and will not need to be removed as was first thought.
Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending the Planning Commission
recommend to City Council approval of this special use permit
request with the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
2. Approval of the variance request, VAR #90-04.
3. Joint driveway/parking easements shall be recorded
against both the Amoco and the VFW parcels.
4. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
5. The existing mercury light standards shall be replaced
with more modern high pressure sodium standards.
Mr. Betzold asked if staff felt this expansion will result in an
overuse of this site. He is concerned about the fact that there
�'"'� is already a lot of traffic in this area.
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Ms. McPherson stated that is true; however, the petitioner is not
only expanding the site, but is also working to clarify and correct
very bad traffic conditions by closing the driveway and relocating
the pumps. Currently, the northernmost pump on the site is very
close to and almost in front of an existing driveway. Vehicles
trying to enter the site will run into vehicles trying to gas up
at the pumps. By relocating the car wash, this will eliminate
vehicles backing up into a lane of traffic after exiting the car
wash, and there should be adequate stacking space on the south end
of the site to accommodate vehicles waiting to enter the car wash.
Mr. Dahlberg asked if there is some intent to shorten the median
on Osborne Road so that there will be full movement to entrance to
the site.
Ms. Dacy stated staff has advised the petitioner that Anoka County
would have to approve that, and the petitioner is making
application to the Anoka County Engineering Office to request the
reduction in the island. She has met with Bill Sironen, former
Anoka County Engineer, and he advised her verbally that Anoka
County would not cut back the island, and she has relayed that
information to the petitioner.
Mr. Kondrick asked what kind of car wash is proposed.
� Mr. Kosmas stated it will be a roll-over service station type car
wash. The reason the car wash is longer is because there is a
dryer on the end of it.
Mr. Kondrick asked how many cars can stack up to the entrance of
the car wash.
Mr. Kosmas stated that roughly six cars can stack up without
getting into the traffic lane. They also have more than adquate
parking on site.
Mr. Saba asked about the hours of operation.
Mr. Ring stated the station will be open 7:00 a.m. to 12:00
midnight, seven days a week.
Mr. Kondrick stated sometimes car wash blowers can get pretty loud.
Is the VFW aware of the fact that there will be additional noise?
Ms. McPherson stated the VFW is aware of it. The east end of the
VFW building services a small office area. Representatives from
the VFW have not indicated any problems with the site plan except
for the issue of the driveway at the south end of the site.
Mr. Dahlberg stated that stipulation #5 is not accurate. The
^ existing light fixtures are fluorescent light fixtures instead of
mercury light fixtures. That should be changed and they should
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allow the petitioner of the flexibility of either installing high
pressure sodium or mercury vapor light standards because those are
both acceptable lighting standards.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:30 P.M.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to City
Council approval of Special Use Permit, SP #90-03, by Bob's Amoco,
pursuant to Section 205.14.O1.C.(6) of the Fridley City Code to
allow a motor vehicle wash establishment on Lot 1, Block 1,
Lampert's Addition, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 (Amoco Oil
Service Station), with the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
2. Approval of the variance request, VAR #90-04.
3. Joint driveway/parking easements shall be recorded
against both the Amoco and the VFW parcels.
4. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
5. The existing fluorescent light standards shall be
replaced with more modern high pressure sodium or mercury
vapor standards.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYL, CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
Ms. Dacy stated that the City Council will establish a public
hearing at their April 23 meeting for May 7. On May 23, the
Council will make a decision on the variance, rezoning, and special
use permit requests.
4. RECEIVE MARCH 1 1990 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINLTTES:
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the
March 1, 1990, Human Resources Commission minutes.
OPOld A VOICE VOTL, ALL VOTING AYE, CSAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
5. RECEIVE MARCH 5 1990 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES:
� MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the
- March 5, 1990, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes.
PLANNING_CO1�II�ISSION MEgTING. APRIL 11. 1990 PAGE 10
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IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(3 AYE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARL�D
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
6. RECEIVE MARCH 6. 1990. ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY
COMMISSION MINUTES:
MoTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the March
6, 1990, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes.
IIPON A VOICB VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N HETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRILD IINANIMOIIBLY.
Mr. Saba encouraged the Planning Commission members to participate
in the Earth Day activities planned for Springbrook Nature Center.
He stated some special activities are planned for Friday night,
Saturday, with the culmination on Sunday, April 22, 1-3 p.m. He
stated he would like to see the Nature Center expand on this and
create an environmental resource center for the City. It would be
a good way for the City to promote energy conservation,
environmental conservation, and environmental safety.
7. RECEIVE MARCH 8. 1990 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
MEETING:
^ MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the
March 8, 1990, Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON HETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY.
8. RECEIVE MARCH 20 1990, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES•
MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Rondrick, to receive the
March 20, 1990, Appeals Commission minutes.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECI,ARED
THE MOTION CARRILD IINANIMOIIBLY.
9. RECEIVE MARCH 20, 1990 ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY
COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the March
20, 1990, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON HETZOLD DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOQSLY.
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ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to adjourn the
meeting. IIpon a voiae vote, all votinq aye, Chairperson Betzold
deciared the April 11, 1990, Planninq Commission meetinq adjourned
at 8:45 p.m.
Resp�ctfully s mitted,
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Lyn Saba
Recording Secretary
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