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PL 03/10/1993 - 30767/"'� �"� � � � � J CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNIN�3 COMMI88ION MEETINa� MARCB 10� 1993 ww�.w.w�w,w�.w.w.w.�rww,wr�.w..ww.w.w.w.w.w.w.w,w.1rw.w.w1w.wwwwwrwr�rwwrw.wrwrw�wrww.w.w. ww.w,w.w.rw,w.w.w.ww. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Newman called the March 10, 1993, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Members Absent: Dave Newman, Dave Rondrick, Dean Saba, Brad Sielaff, Connie Modig Sue Sherek, Diane Savage Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Dan Olson, Intern, Community Development Dept. Gerry Boschwitz, Home Valu Bill Brattland, Signart Aldys Miller, Edina Realty Julie and Barry Aamold, 13216 Crooked Lake Boulevard, Coon Rapids APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 24. 1993, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to approve the February 24, 1993, Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICL VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPER80N N�EAMAN DLCLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARIATG: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT REOUEST, SP #93-02, BY SIGNART FOR HOME VALU: Per Section 214.07.01 by the Fridley City Code, to allow an automatic changeable sign on Lot 1, Block 1, Great Northern Industrial Center, generally located at 5401 East River Road MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTB, ALL VOTIN(3 AYE, CHAIRPER80N NEWMAN DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7s32 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated this property is located south of I-694 and adjacent to the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. The property is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial, as are all surrounding parcels. � �"� �"'� PLANNINa COMMI88ION MEETINa� MARCH 10, 1993 PAa$ 2 Ms. McPherson stated that as part of the overall renovation of the existing sign, the petitioners were required to not only apply for a special use permit for the automatic changeable sign, but also for a variance. The existing Plywood Minnesota sign was granted a variance prior to 1977 and in order to allow the remodeling of the sign faces, the City Sign Code requires that a variance be reissued if the petitioner is not going to bring the sign into conformance with the Sign Code. The existing sign is approximately 300 square feet in area, and the Sign Code allows a maximum square footage of 80 square feet for a free standing sign. Ms. McPherson stated the new name of the Plywood Minnesota business is Home Valu, and that is the main reason for the new sign. The automatic changeable portion of the proposed new sign is a public service time/temperature sign which will be part of the overall sign. In addition, the petitioners will be having a neon portion of the sign with the words "Open Tonite". Ms. McPherson stated that on February 16, 1993, the Appeals Commission tabled the variance request pending the petitioners' revision of the proposed sign. The petitioners revised the sign to reduce the overall square footage from 300 square feet to 186.25 square feet. On March 2, 1993, the Appeals Commission recommended approval of the variance to 186.25 square feet stipulating that of the 186.25 square feet, 32.5 square feet is to be dedicated to the public service (automatic changeable) portion of the sign. The remainder of the sign totals 153 square feet which is comprised of the ��Home Valu'� text as well as the neon "Open Tonite" text at the bottom of the sign. NIs. McPherson stated Section 214 of the Sign Code allows automatic changeable signs in all districts except residential districts with the issuance of a special use permit. Two conditions are stipulated in the Sign Code which are required to be met: 1. Conformance to the sign requirements within that district. 2. The message shall not change more than once every 15 minutes except for a sign displaying time, temperature, and/or date. Ms. McPherson stated the automatic changeable sign as proposed can meet both those provisions of the Sign Code. This portion of the sign is only 32.5 square feet which is less than the 80 square feet permitted by Code. However, if the Commission approves the special use permit request, it should be stipulated that the special use permit request is only approved if the variance request is also approved as the overall sign cannot meet the 80 square feet permitted in the M-2, Heavy Industrial districts. PLANNINa_COMMIBBION MEBTING. MARCH 10, 1993 PAaB 3 /'�, - - Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending the Commission recommend approval of the special use permit request pending approval of the variance request, VAR #93-01. Mr. Gerry Boschwitz stated he is President and CEO of Home Valu. Bill Brattland from Signart is also at the meeting. He stated they originally requested a larger sign as explained by staff. Because their store is located at the end of a cul-de-sac and is rather difficult to get to and find, they wanted a large sign. They are also next to Wickes Furniture which has very large wall signage. To a certain extent, they are dwarfed by Wickes Furniture. They wanted to put up a new sign that would show up a little better and present their new name and image. Mr. Boschwitz stated the '�Open Tonite" portion of the sign is to help establish the fact that they are a retail location. Their building does not always appear as a retail location. Many people believe it is a warehouse and office building. The time and temperature signage was presented as a public service and also to provide Home Valu with a little more recognition of their location on I-694. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Rondrick, to close the public hearing. �, IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(�1 AYE, CHAIRPERBOAT NEWMAN DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC BEARINC3 CLOBED AT 7s45 P.M. Mr. Rondrick stated he would vote in favor of the special use permit for the public service (time and temperature) portion of the sign. He agreed that Home Valu is rather eclipsed by the larger Wickes signage, and Home Valu does need some signage to project their new image. The public service signage will also be benefiting the community. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to recommend to City Council approval of special use permit request, SP #93-02, by Signart for Home Valu, per Section 214.07.01 by the Fridley City Code, to allow an automatic changeable sign on Lot 1, Block l, Great Northern Industrial Center, generally located at 5401 East River Road, contingent upon the approval of variance request, VAR #93-01. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON rIEWMAl�T DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED QNANIMOIIBLY. Ms. McPherson stated the special use permit request and the variance request will go to City Council on April 5, 1993. �"� PLANNINa COMMI88ION MEETING. MARCB 10. 1993 PAGE 4 �. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A LOT SPLIT REOUEST L.S. #93-02 BY MILDRED KING• To create two separate parcels, Parcel A and Parcel B, described as follows: Parcel A: All of Lots 19 and 20, and the west 6.00. feet of lot 21, Block 15, Fridley Park Parcel B: All of Lot 22 and that part of lot 21 lying easterly of the west 6.00 feet thereof, Block 15, Fridley Park This property is generally located at 71 - 63 1/2 Way N.E. Ms. McPherson stated the property is located to the west of the Burlington Northern tracks and east of East River Road. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all surrounding properties. Ms. McPherson stated the proposed lot split is to create two single family dwelling lots. The subject parcel is comprised of four platted lots from Block 15 of Fridley Park Addition. If the entire subject parcel was vacant, a simple division could occur along the lot line between Lots 20 and 21 thereby creating two lots, 80 by � 126 feet. However, there is an existing single family dwelling on the subject parcel, and the proposed lot split will create a lot 86 feet by 126 feet which will accommodate the 10 foot setback requirement in the R-1 zoning code. The remaining lot will be 74 feet by 126 feet. Both lots meet the minimum lot area requirements of 9,000 square feet. There are no outstanding special assessments on the subject parcel. When the dwelling was originally constructed, two sewer and water services were assessed and paid for, so each lot will have its own sewer and water service. Ms. McPherson stated a park fee of $750 will be required to be paid at the time of the issuance of a building permit for the second parcel. Ms. McPherson stated that if the Planning Commission recommends approval of this lot split, the motion will need to acknowledge that a variance is being granted for the vacant parcel. This action is permitted by the Subdivision Ordinance and should conform to the stipulations in Section 211.05 of the Subdivision Ordinance. Ms. McPherson stated that staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the lot split request with the acknowledgement of a variance being granted and with the stipulation that a park dedication fee of $750 shall be paid at the issuance of a building permit for Parcel B. � � PLANNING CO�IIyII88ION MEETING. MARCH 10, 1993 PADE 5 Mr. Newman stated that it is his understanding that if the Commission recommends approval of this special use permit, the variance that would be granted is 1 foot. Ms. McPherson stated that is correct. Ms. Aldys Miller, Edina Realty, stated it is the intention of the seller that it would be easier to sell the property if the property is split into two separate lots. The existing house is in need of some repair. It 'is also difficult to get financing to purchase a large lot with only one small house. Ntr. Barry Aamold, 13216 Crooked Lake Boulevard, stated he has a purchase agreement on the property adjacent to the new lot at 39 - 63 1/2 Way N.E. He stated there are several double bungalows in the general vicinity of 63 1/2 way. His concern is that the lot not be subdivided for a multiple family dwelling. Ms. McPherson stated the property is currently zoned R-1, Single Family dwelling, so under the present zoning district only a single family home can be constructed on the new lot. MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to City Council approval of lot split request, L.S. #93-02, by Mildred ^ Kinge, to create two separate parcels, Parcel A and Parcel B, described as follows: Parcel A: All of Lots 19 and 20, and the west 6.00 feet fo lot 21, Block 15, Fridley Park Parcel B: All of Lot 22 and that part of lot 21 lying easterly of the west 6.00 feet thereof, Block 15, Fridley Park This property is generally located at 71 - 63 1/2 Way N.E. Approval of the lot split acknowledges that Parcel B does not meet the minimum lot width requirement of 75 feet. The lot split is also contingent upon the following stipulation: 1. A park dedication fee of $750.00 shall be paid at the issuance of a building permit for Parcel B. Mr. Newman asked staff if there is sufficient documentation to substantiate the basis for the variance. Ms. McPherson stated, yes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON NEWMAN DECLARED THE �''�` MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. � PLANNING CO1rII�I88ION M�BTINa� MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 6 Ms. McPherson stated this item will go to City Council on April 5, 1993. 3. RECEIVE FEBRUARY 1, 1993. PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the February 1, 1993, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CBAIRPERBON NEWMAN DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 4. RECEIVE MARCH 2. 1993 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to receive the March 2, 1993, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(� AYE, CHAIRPERBON NEWM�iN DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 5. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Meeting with City Council � Ms. Dacy stated that at the March 24 meeting, the Commission will need to set up a meeting date with the City Council. The Council wishes to meet with every commission to discuss Commission goals, ideas, and concerns. The Commission should think about some issues they want to discuss with the Council. b. Intern Ms. Dacy introduced Dan Olson, a graduate student from Mankato State University, who is currently working as an intern in the Community Development Department. ADJOURNMENT• ' MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Newman declared the motion carried and the March 10, 1993, Planning Commission.meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Res ectfully s mitted, � �� Saba Recording Secretary �