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PL 03/25/1992 - 30752� ,� !'� CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING, MARCH 25, 1992 IrNNMM�Y1r�YMMMM1�ti�V MMMNNMNNMM�ti.V NM�IrIrN1�.YrI�r�YrNNMNMMMMMM�MNMMMMNMMwnwnMwirMMM CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Betzold called the March 25, 1992, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Members Absent: Don Betzold, Sue Sherek, Brad Sielaff None Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba, Diane Savage, Connie Modig, Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Ron Bollinger, `1FW #363 Henry Berg, VFW #363 Jim Hollom, VFW #363 Ron Saba, VFW #363 Walter & Carolyn Klus, 7899 East River Road Steven Hardel, 1010 Osborne Road APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 26. 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to approve the February 26, 1992, Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOII3LY. 1. CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT P S #92-01 BY FRIDLEY VFW POST #363, VFW ADDITION: To replat that part of the East 46 acres of the West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Township 30 North, Range 24 West, Anoka County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at a point on the North line thereof distant 10 rods East of the Northwest corner thereof; thence South parallel with the West line of said East 46 acres, a distance of 264.00 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of said Northwest 1/4 to the West line of said East 46 acre tract; thence South along the West line thereof 359.5 feet; thence East parallel with the North line thereof, a distance of 538.73 feet, more or less, to the Westerly right-of-way line of State Trunk Highway PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCH 25. 1992 PAGE 2 �`'�, 65, so called as the same is now laid out and constructed; thence Northwesterly along said Westerly right-of-way line to the North line of said West 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4; thence West along the North line thereof to the point of beginning, subject to the rights of the public over the North 33.0 feet thereof for road purposes, except Lots 1, 2, 3, and Outlot 1, in Block 1, Lampert's Addition to the City of Fridley, and Lots 2, 3, and Outlot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition to the City of Fridley. Generally located at 1040 Osborne Road N.E. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING, ZOA #92-01 BY FRIDLEY VFW POST 363: To rezone Lot 1, Block 1, VFW Addition, from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 1040 Osborne Road N.E. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to waive the reading of the public hearing notices and open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRITsD AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:32 P.M. � Ms. McPherson stated the subject parcel for both the plat request and the rezoning request is located south of Osborne Road and west of Highway 65. The parcel includes the old Lampert Lumber site and the VFW property. The property is currently zoned M-1, Light Industrial. There is C-2, General Business zoning, to the east and west, and additional M-1, Light Industrial zoning, to the west and south. Preliminary Plat Ms. McPherson stated the VFW currently owns the entire subject property and is proposing to plat the property into two portions. One portion is for the VFW which will contain an e�anding parking area and the other portion which will be sold to Division 7, a roofing and waterproofing contractor. In addition to the plat request, the VFW is requesting a rezoning of its remaining parcel from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. Ms. McPherson stated variances have been requested by the VFW for its parcel. The variance request was heard by the Appeals Commission on March 10, 1992. Variances will also be requested by Division 7 for their parcel which will be heard by the Appeals �Commission on April 7, 1992. The variance request by the VFW included a reduction in the setback from an existing condition, the reduction in the width of a parking stall, and the reduction of a two-way driving aisle. The Appeals Commission recommended �� approval of the request to correct the existing condition, but i``, PLANNING COMMIBBION MEETING. MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 3 recommended denial of the other two requests which are related to the proposed parking lot expansion. Ms. McPherson stated several issues need to be evaluated prior to recommending approval or denial of the preliminary plat. These include whether or not the property can meet the ordinance require- ments in relation to drainage, traffic, and zoning. Drainaqe Ms. McPherson stated the City has experienced drainage problems in this area in the past. There is an opportunity with the preliminary plat request and the parking lot expansion to, if not correct the drainage problems, aid in improving the drainage situation. The preliminary drainage plan shows that the site has been split in a north/south direction into two basic watersheds. Water will flow in an easterly or westerly direction. If it flows in an easterly direction, the water will flow across the parking lot through the driveway openings, across the service road, into the ditch where it will flow south to Rice Creek. Water flowing westerly will pool and collect in the proposed landscape plan where it will either soak into the ground or, if it reaches a certain elevation, will flow easterly or top the curb and cross the Division 7 property and flow south to the vacant property north of ,..,, the trailer court and west of 7570 Highway 65. This is basically the way the drainage flows now, so there is no substantial change in the drainage pattern once the improvements are completed. However, there is a slight improvement in the fact that water will be held on site in the detention area. The City Engineering Department has calculated that there should be less water flowing from the site. However, as required by the ordinance, the water flow cannot exceed what leaves the site at this time. The Engineering Department feels this is an improved drainage situation from what exists. Ms. McPherson stated there is one amendment to the proposed plan. Currently there is no concrete curb along the south parking area next to the landscaped area. The Engineering Department has recommended a 6 inch curb and gutter with a 4 foot opening which would be rip-rapped to prevent erosion. Ms. McPherson stated there is an existing 8 inch sanitary sewer which runs along the north property line of the expanded parking area. The City has a 30 foot utility easement in this area; however, it is not adequate on the south side of the existing sewer line. The Engineering Department has requested a 10 foot easement along this area. Traffic Ms. McPherson stated there will be no change in traffic pattern. Traffic will continue to access the VFW site from Osborne Road and PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING, MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 4 � travel along the west side of the building and into the expanded parking areas. The petitioners have submitted a new site plan which meets the driveway width requirement and parking width requireme�ts so there should be room for maneuverability of vehicles in the proposed parking area. Zoninq Ms. McPherson stated that with the exception of the variances, both parcels can meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements. There is a Building Code issue with the existing Lampert Lumber site. Due to the nature of the construction of the building and its sprinklered status, an open space easement of 14 feet will need to be granted by VFW to Division 7. Ms. McPherson stated a preliminary landscape plan has been proposed and submitted by Division 7 for the Lampert Lumber site and final landscaping plans should be approved by staff prior to issuing a building permit. Division 7 Ms. McPherson stated Division 7 is a roofing and waterproofing company. Currently, they have offices in Savage and Burnsville. � The existing Lampert Lumber building will be used by Division 7 as office spaces for their architectural division and also to store their fleet vehicles. Division 7 also plans to use the existing cold storage buildings for additional storage; however, as a portion of the site along the west is currently not paved, any vehicular use in this area should not be permitted until a paving plan has been submitted and hard surface installed in this area. In 2-3 years, Division 7 plans to redo the existing fencing on the property and make other general improvements on the site. Recommendation Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the preliminary plat request with seven stipulations: 1. Variance requests for VFW and Division 7 shall be approved. 2. The final drainage plan shall be approved by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit. The final plan shall include curbing with a four foot rip-rapped opening between the parking and landscaped areas. ,,� 3. The landscaping plan, including underground irrigation, ' shall be approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. PLANNINa COMMI83ION MEETING. MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 5 � 4. The 14 foot open space easement shall be recorded against the Lot 1, Block 1, VFW Addition, and a copy shall be submitted to the City for its files. 5. Rezoning request, ZOA #92-01, shall be approved. 6. A ten foot utility easement for a distance of 165 feet along the north property line of the expanded parking area shall be granted to the City. 7. A paving plan shall be submitted to the City prior to the use of the existing gravel area by vehicles on the Division 7 property. Rezonina Ms. McPherson stated the rezoning request is by the VFW to rezone the proposed Lot 1, Block 1, VFW Addition, from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. This only affects the VFW portion of the plat. The existing VFW building was constructed in 1964. At that time, assembly uses were permitted in the M-1 zoning district. Since that time, the Zoning Code has been amended to eliminate assembly uses in the industrial district. At this time, ,� the VFW is a nonconforming use in the district. Ms. McPherson stated that rezoning requests are evaluated on three criteria: district use, da�strict intent, and whether or not the parcel meets the district requirements. Rezoning the property from M-1 to C-2 will bring the existing use into conformance with the Zoning Code. There is currently C-2 district zoning on both the east and west sides of the VFW property, so a consistent zoning pattern will be established by the City if the rezoning request is approved. Ms. McPherson stated the property does meet the minimum lot size and lot width requirements and the required number of parking spaces with the proposed expansion. Ms. McPherson stated variances were granted in 1975 to reduce the hard surface setback from the public right-of-way, a side lot line, and the building. In addition, the petitioners have requested additional variance to correct an existing encroachment for a side yard setback. Ms. McPherson stated that as all three criteria are met by the rezoning request, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning request with one stipulation: �„1 1. Plat request, P.S. #92-01, shall be approved. PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETINa� MARCB 25, 1992 PAGE 6 Mr. Ron Bollinger, VFW Post #363, stated he had nothing to add to the staff's presentation. They have no problem with any of the stipulations. Ms. Savage stated the VFW might want to contact the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding a permit. Ms. McPherson stated that could be added as a stipulation. Mr. Steven Hardel, Fridley Tire and Brake, 1010 Osborne Road, asked that regarding the variance to the existing side yard encroachment, will the driveway changed or is that just a paper change? Ms. McPherson stated the driveway will not be changed. Mr. Hardel stated he would like to keep the existing fence between the VFW property and his property. Mr. Bollinger stated that all the existing fencing will stay. The only fencing that will change is internal fencing on the property. Mr. Sielaff asked if Division 7 would be storing any hazardous chemicals. ,-� Ms. McPherson stated Division 7 has an architectural section which � does the design work, a structural section, and the installation portion. Division 7 intends to cold store materials and equipment on site that are associated with the installation work. Also, the northern half of the Lampert Lumber site will be used for storage of fleet vehicles associated with the installation work. All the chemicals used by Division 7 are finished chemicals. Division 7 has been in close contact with the Fridley Fire Department for the proper storage of materials. Mr. Sielaff asked about traffic on the Division 7 property with the moving of materials and equipment. Ms. McPherson stated she believed the vehicles used by Division 7 are smaller trucks. She would anticipate that most of the materials would be delivered to the job site. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CL03ED AT 7:50 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend to City Council approval of preliminary plat, P.S. #92-01, by Fridley VFW ,,_ Post #363, VFW #363, with the following stipulations: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. MARCH 25. 1992 PAGE 7 /,--`\ - 1. Variance requests for VFW and Division 7 shall be approved. 2. The final drainage plan shall be approved by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of a building permit. The final plan shall include curbing with a four foot rip-rapped opening between the parking and landscaped areas. 3. The landscaping plan, including underground irrigation, shall be approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. 4. The 14 foot open space easement shall be recorded against the Lot 1, Block 1, VFW Addition, and a copy shall be submitted to the City for its files. 5. Rezoning request, ZOA #92-01, shall be approved. 6. A ten foot utility easement for a distance of 165 feet along the north property line of the expanded parking area shall be granted to the City. 7. A paving plan shall be submitted to the City prior to ;� the use of the existing gravel area by vehicles on the Division 7 property. , 8. The petitioners shall receive a permit from the Rice Creek Watershed District prior to construction of the parking lot. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend to City Council approval of rezoning, ZOA #92-01, by Fridley VFW Post #363, with the following stipulations: 1. Plat request, P.S. #92-01, shall be approved. 2. The petitioners check with the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding any needed permit. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE•, CBAIRPERSON HETZOLD DTsCLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated that at their April 6, 1992, meeting, the City Council will establish a public hearing for these items on April 20, 1992, with final approval on May 4, 1992. r-�, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MARCB 25, 1992 PAGE 8 �� 3. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #92-01 BY WALTER KLUS: Per Section 205.13.O1.C.(7) of the Fridley City Code, to allow motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing service as an . accessory use to a convenience store, on Lot 1, Block 1, Pearson's ist Addition, the same being 7883-7899 East River Road N.E. (Riverboat Shopping Center) MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Savage, to open waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(3 AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIHLIC HEARING OPPN AT 8:00 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated the property is located at the southeast corner of 79th Way and East River Road. The property is zoned C- 1, Local Business. There is R-3, General Multiple Family Dwelling, on all sides of the property. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner is proposing to install a pump island canopy which requires a special use permit. In addition to the special use permit request, the petitioner was required to request a variances to the hard surface setback: 20 feet to 17 feet to correct an existing encroachment; and 20 feet to 14 feet and 20 feet to 6 feet. The greatest encroachment is at the � southwest portion of the property. Prior to the Appeals Commission reviewing the proposed plan and variance request on March 17, 1992, the petitioner was able to arrange a lea'se agreement with the property owner to the e�st to lease a minimum of four and maximum of ten parking spaces. This eliminated the need to expand the parking area at the southwest corner. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner needs the variances in order to expand the parking area to accommodate the addition of the pump island. As proposed the site plan does meet the parking requirements as calculated based on the existing uses in the building. However, if the uses change and become retail, the site could be short parking spaces. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has located the pump island in an area that does not conflict with the overall traffic pattern of the site, and the placement of additional curbing along the southwest corner of the pump island will aid in directing traffic into and out of the gas pump area. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner should submit a sign plan if the request is approved showing where directional signage would be placed and the type of directional signage. The petitioner is also proposing to additional landscaping per the Code requirements. Tnlhile the petitioner has carefully located the pumps to minimize ,,� internal conflicts, the property will still be short parking spaces � if the uses in the building change to retail. While the addition of the leased parking spaces would alleviate any potential parking PLANNINd COMMI88ION MEETING. MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 9 �� problems, the site still cannot meet the parking requirements as stated in the Code. The Code does require that all parking associated with a particular use be accommodated on site. Ms. McPherson stated staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the special use permit; however, if the Commission recommends approval, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. The variance request, VAR #92-02, shall be approved. 2. A signage plan showing the placement and type of directional signage shall be submitted prior to building permit application. 3. The landscape plan shall be approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit. Mr. Kondrick stated that if the building was converted to a full retail operation, does the consideration for the number of spaces for the whole center include employee parking? Ms. McPherson stated, yes, it does. Mr. Kondrick stated that if the leased parking is used for employees only, would there then be enough parking spaces on site? Ms. McPherson stated that she calculated the parking requirements on the existing uses in the building. If the variances are not granted by the City Council, at a minimum, the petitioner would be short six spaces based on today's uses, not including the potential of adding up to ten leased parking spaces. If the entire building was converted to retail uses, that shortage would become nine spaces based on retail calculations in the Code. Although the opportunity to lease parking spaces exists, she calculated the shortage as if that opportunity did not exist. If the Commission agrees that the addition of the leased spaces meets the Code requirement and the petitioner leases ten spaces, then that would meet the Code requirement and the petitioner would have one extra parking space. Mr. Klus stated he and his wife own and operate the Riverboat Shopping Center. The reason they are asking for the special use permit and the variances is because the market has changed. It is a very unique property. It is small and has a lot of angles. The market for convenience stores today has changed and convenience stores will not operate without gas pumps. This has put them in a very difficult position. With this site being small and having the angles, they realized they could have a problem with parking. There is a legal precedent for having parking off the site. The adjacent apartment building owner has allowed him to lease up to ten parking spaces on a long term lease. The parking spaces will PLANNINd COMMIBSION MEETING. MARCH 25. 1992 PAGE 10 /'� � be for employees and they believe that will meet their parking needs for the center. Mr. Klus stated he hired an.architect to draw up the plans. He stated they had three drawings and, with the help of City staff, chose the plan that best fit the needs of the site. They have tried to find ways to not encroach into the setbacks any more than they have. Mr. Kondrick asked what kind of gas would be dispensed. Mr. Klus stated they will have two blending pumps which will allow four products for each pump: unleaded, super unleaded, high test unleaded, and regular or diesel. Mr. Betzold stated he would like the petitioner to have every opportunity to stay in business, but he wondered if it wouldn't be detrimental in the long run to try to squeeze the space, especially knowing that East River Road will be expanded in the future. Customers might not be willing to patronize a center that is difficult to get into and out of and possibly the shortage of parking spaces. Mr. Klus stated they feel they have sufficient parking if they use � the leased spaces for employee parking. The center is on a signalized intersection so the traffic is always controlled. By locating the pumps and parking the way they have, they have tried to minimize any external problems. Ms. Modig asked how long the lease would be for the parking. Mr. Klus stated it is a 10 year lease with a 5 year renewal. Mr. Stan Jones stated he owns the video store in the Riverboat Shopping Center, and he will be parking in the leased parking area. He stated he is in favor of adding the gas pumps to the center. He stated he did not think adding the gas pumps would have an adverse impact on the traffic into and out of the center. He can understand the Commission's concerns about parking, but the mix of businesses in the center is such that one portion of the center is busy at one time of the day, and another portion is busy at another time of day. By moving the employees to the leased parking area, there will not be any parking problems. Mr. Betzold asked where snow is stored in the winter. Mr. Jones stated the snow is pushed to the open area in the southwest corner of the site. Mr. Kondrick stated that if the southern entrance is blocked off, he is concerned about the car entering from the northern entrance PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING� MARCH 25. 1992 PAGE 11 ^ to the pump island on the east side having enough turning radius to leave the gas pumps and exit the northern entrance. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICTs VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N HETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HBARING CL08ED AT 8:25 P.M. Mr. Kondrick agreed the addition of the gas pumps will bring more business to the tenants in the center. Leased parking spaces for employees is a definite must for the property. He has shopped at this center, and sometimes there is no room to park, especially with the video store, during certain times of the day. This property is pretty cramped, but he could recommend approval of the special use permit. Mr. Betzold stated he does want to help the property owner to keep the center going, but there are a lot of things being squeezed into a small piece of real estate. Ms. Savage stated the site is not very appealing the way it is now. The property is rather rundown. The site definitely needs improvement, and it appears this plan will be a definite � improvement. There is also a landscaping plan that will improve the property. � Ms: Savage stated the Appeals Commission recommended approval of the variance based on the following factors: 1. Economic hardship (which is not sufficient under State Statute, but the Commission felt it was an issue) 2. A unique sized lot 3. The proposed plan will improve the site and the area. Ms. Savage stated that in order to be consistent with the Appeals Commission's action, she would recommend approval of the special use permit. Mr. Saba agreed. The pumps will help the tenants, especially if they are multi-usage pumps. On the other hand, the time of usage is a significant factor with the business hours of the tenants. As long as they can be assured that there will be employee parking off site, the site should be improved. He would like the Commission to stipulate that an irrigation system will be required for maintenance of the landscaping. ,� Mr. Kondrick stated that a proper landscaping plan and enforcement � of that landscaping plan could certainly change the look of that site. ,�� PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING. MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 12 Ms. Sherek agreed. She stated that so many times the City has allowed people to put more than they should onto a piece of proper�y, and then staff has to deal with the problems associated with it. The City has also experienced landscape plans that never quite make it to completion, so she believed they should stipulate a completion date. There should also be a bond. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to recommend to City Council approval of special use permit, SP #92-01, by Walter Klus, per Section 205.13.01.C.(7) of the Fridley City Code, to allow motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing service as an accessory use to a convenience store, on Lot 1, Block 1, Pearson's 1st Addition, the same being 7883-7899 East River Road N.E. (Riverboat Shopping Center), with the following stipulations: 1. The variance request, VAR #92-02, shall be approved. 2. A signage plan showing the placement and type of directional signage shall be submitted prior to building permit application. 3. The landscape plan with underground irrigation shall be approved by staff prior to issuance of a building permit , .� and.shall be completed by November 1, 1992. 4. A performance bond in the amount of 3% of the construction value shall be required to ensure completion of the landscape plan. 5. An executed copy of the parking lease shall be provided to the City prior to the issuance of a building permit. Mr. Betzold stated he is supporting this motion with great reserva- tions. He wants to see the center succeed, but this is just putting too much on this small site. IIPON A VOI�E VOTE, ALI� VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER30N BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated the variance and special use permit requests will go to the City Council on April 6, 1992. 4. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE WATER AND SEWER CHAPTER OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Savage, to open the public hearing. _ IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:35 P.M. i�\ PLANNING COMMI88I0� MEETING MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 13 Ms. McPherson stated that in 1988, Metropolitan Council revised its Water Resources Management Plans, both the Water portion and the Sanitary Sewer portion. At the May 8, 1991, Planning Commission, staff presented a draft of a proposed Water and Sewer Chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan. At that meeting, the Commission had several concerns and questions. Staff compiled those comments and, hopefully, provided answers to those questions in a memo dated August 8, 1991. Ms. McPherson stated that regarding the regional goals and policies, only the sewer revision to the Water Resources Management Plan affects the City of Fridley. Three policy areas at the regional level whbch affect Fridley are: (1) Reduction of infiltration and iraflow (I/I) in the local sanitary sewer system; (2) Elimination of on-site sewage disposal systems; and (3) Determination by the community that projected flows to the year 2010 are within the capacity of the system. Ms. McPherson stated City staff has determined that the City is in compliance with the regional policies, and they have ordinances and policies which encourage reduction and elimination of inflow and infiltration as well as the elimination of on-site sewage disposal systems. They.hav� calculated that the available capacity in the existing system will be to handle the projected flows to the year ,,� 2 010 . / Ms. McPherson stated there were no revisions to the water portion of the Water Resources Management Plan at the regional level; however, the Metropolitan Council has completed a long term water plan which was submitted to the legislature for review in the 1992 session. There are nine recommendations in that long term water supply plan, some which may affect the City's policies as far as water supply. Staff plans to continue to monitor those activities and legislative ac�.ions as to how they may impact the proposed goals and policies as outlined in the draft submitted to the Commission. Ms. McPherson stated staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed amendment to the Water and Sewer chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Sielaff stated it might be useful to have information of what percentage of the �aater supply comes from the Mt. Simon-Hinckley aquifer versus the Prairie Du Chien-Jordan aquifer. It might be useful to know what aquifers the City gets its water from and the percentage. Mr. Sielaff stated that regarding the contamination, does the City sample at the wellh�ad? � Ms. McPherson stat�ed the City has been sampling the outgoing product, as well as at the wellhead. They also have monitoring � PLANN_INQ COMMI86I0� MEBTING. MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 14 wells in the Comm�ns well which are separate from the actual producing wells. Mr. Betzold asked how Fridley's plan compares with the plans for other cities. Ms. McPherson stated the only Comprehensive Plan she has reviewed is the New Brighton plan. As far as the water supply and sewage portions, she feels Fridley has more detailed information in the chapter and is more useful to the general public. Mr. Sielaff stated that regarding the construction of the wells, some that have been in the ground for awhile might need repair. Is there some program for monitoring what wells need repair? Ms. McPherson stated she believed the capital improvements program which is in 5 year increments takes into account the age of the water systems and budgets for repairs. She believed some well repair has been dorse within the last five years. Mr. Sielaff stated the plan talks about wellhead protection. It is not required, b�nt maybe the City wants to be proactive. Ms. McPherson stated there is a Wellhead Protection Technical �,,\ Advisory Committee through the MPCA which is in the process of � � setting guidelines and providing typical information as well as wellhead protection. She spoke to John Flora, Public Works Director, regarding wellhead protection. Mr. Flora's response was that the intent of the Zoning Ordinance is such that it protects the wellheads from neighboring industrial uses versus residential uses, etc., plus the fact that Fridley is a fully developed community makes implementing some of the technical recommendations more difficult. Staff will continue to look at the information coming from the Wellhead Protection Technical Advisory Committee for future projects or new wells. Mr. Saba stated that with the accelerated phase-out of CFC's by industry, one of the ready options is to go to water cleaning. He can see increased water uses by industry in the next few years. Has there been any contact with industry to see what plans they have for increased water usage? Ms. McPherson stated, no, they have not done that. She was not aware there would be this technological change. The proposed rates for future water usage projections deal mainly with the development of existing commercial and industrial land that is available in the community. She did not know if the consultant who did the original water supply study and made a lot of the recommendations about the new water reservoir addressed this issue. She stated she could talk to the Public Works Department about this to see if they have � considered it and future impacts and if it would change the original recommendations made by the consultant. /�`� PLANNINa COMMI88ION MEETING� MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 15 Mr. Saba stated his concern is the amount of water that will be used by industry because of the mandatory phase-out of CFC's. Mr. Sielaff stated that on page 5 under Water Usage, it stated: "In 1977, 1,467,459,000 gallons of water were used. In 1987, that number increased to 2,538,043,000 gallons. This is an increase of 170%." He stated he is concerned about a 170% increase over a ten year period, while the population decreased. Ms. McPherson stated that between 1977 and 1988, there was a large amount of commercial and industrial development in the City. Mr. Kondrick stated that in the past, homeowners have been restricted from watering during certain hours and days. Does the City envision any water restrictions on underground irrigation systems to prevent them from sprinkling with a certain frequency? The consumption of water for commercial and industrial developments is very large. Should the City be considering restrictive measures in case of an emergency? Ms: McPherson stated the commercial and industrial irrigators fall under the same ordinances as the homeowner. If underground irrigation systems are designed properly, they can actually aid in � water conservation. So, theoretically, they should actually use � less water than the average homeowner. However, in answer to Mr. Kondrick's question, yes, they may need to consider restricting commercial irrigators to do less watering. Mr. Betzold stated he saw references throughout the plan about planning for droughts. Is the City waiting for the legislative study to be completed before the City completes its drought preparations? Ms. McPherson stated, yes, at this time. In 1990 and 1991, the Council passed an ordinance restricting watering. In 1992, the Council did not adopt those same measures. Under the long term water supply plan which was submitted to the legislature, there are several recommendations as to a region-wide conservation plan. Ms. Modig stated she is more concerned about contamination than conservation. Does the City have a contingent plan for when it gets near the point where the water is not safe for drinking? Ms. Dacy stated that might have to be addressed fairly quickly. She could follow up on that. Mr. Saba stated the City needs to be concerned about lawn companies and what kind of insecticides and weed controls they put on lawns in the City, because what goes on the lawn goes into the water � supply. PLANNING COMMIBSION MEETING MARCH 25, 1992 PAGE 16 �� MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CL03ED AT 9:20 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to recommend that the City Council adopt the amendment to the Water and Sewer chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N HETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:20 P.M. 6. RECEIVE THE__FEBRUARY 3, 1992, PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the February 3, 1992, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:20 P.M. 7. RECEIVE THE FEBRUARY 13. 1992 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES: � MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the February 13, 1992, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:20 P.M. 8. RECEIVE THE FEBRUARY 18. 1992 ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the February 18, 1992, Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOBED AT 9:20 P.M. 9. RECEIVE THE MARCH 5, 1992, HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES• MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the March 5, 1992, Human Resources Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECL1siRED THE MOTION CARRIED AND T8E PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:20 P.M. /"'1 � PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING. MARCB 25, 1992 PAG$ 17 10. RECEIVE THE MARCH 10. 1992. APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the March 10, 1992, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:20 P.M. 11. RECEIVE THE MARCH 12, 1992, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to receive the March 12, 1992, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PQBLIC HEARING CLOBED AT 9:20 P.M. ADJOURNMENT• MOTIOAT by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Betzold declared the motion carried and the March 25, 1992, Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m. ^ e ectfully ubmitted, L e Saba Recording Secretary /"�