Loading...
PL 03/24/1993 - 30768/"'� CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MLETING, MARCH 24, 1993 ................................................ �..... �.....,.....,....... «.,.... «..........,........................................,..,..............,.....,....... �................. �.. �. CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chairperson Kondrick called the March 24, 1993, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba, Sue Sherek, Brad Sielaff, Connie Modig Members Absent: Dave Newman, Diane Savage Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Kevin Olson, Anderson Trucking Service Richard Kedrowski, 6584 Anoka Street N.E. Jan Compton, 7627 Central Avenue n.e. Dick Morin, 7635 Meadowmoor Drive Dennis & Martha Wetterlund, 8300 Mississippi Boulevard, Coon Rapids � Gerald & Ana Reierson, 11551 Marigold St. N.W., Coon Rapids APPROVAL OF MARCH 10. 1993. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Modig, to approve the March 10, 1993, Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTTs, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CBAIRPER80N RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #93-03. BY RICHARD KEDROWSKI: To allow accessory buildings other than the first accessory building, over 240 square feet, on Lots 1 through 3, Block 4, Oak Grove Addition to Fridley Park, generally located at 6584 Anoka Street N.E. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to open the.public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARINC� OPEN AT 7:33 P.M. /"1 �"'� /"�� � PLANNING COMMI88ION ME�TING. MARCH 24, 1993 PAaB 2 Ms. McPherson stated the property is located in the southwest quadrant of the intersection of 66th Avenue and Anoka Street. Located on the property is a single family dwelling unit with an attached two-car garage. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all surrounding properties. Ms. McPherson stated the dwelling unit was previously a"basement" house where only the basement of the dwelling existed. The detached accessory structure located in the southwest corner of the property existed as the garage for the dwelling unit. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner has recently completed construction of a 42 ft. by 26 ft. dwelling and a 27 ft. by 24 ft. attached garage. At the time the petitioner applied for a building permit to construct the dwelling the new attached garage, he was informed that in order to maintain the original accessory structure, a special use permit needed to be granted as the structure exceeds 240 square feet. The structure appears to be in good condition; however, it is in need of paint. Ms. McPherson stated the second accessory structure does not adversely impact the lot area, and it does meet the minimum setback requirements of the R-1 district. Ms. McPherson stated staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the special use penait with one stipulation: 1. The structure shall be painted by August 1, 1993. Mr. Richard Kedrowski, 6584 Anoka Street N.E., stated he had no problem with the stipulation to paint the garage. The only reason the building has not been painted was because there was a question as to whether the structure would be removed or would remain. He stated that if the special use permit is approved, it will be painted similar to the house. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HTsARING CLOSED AT 7:40 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Modig, to recommend to City Council approval of special use permit request, SP #93-03, by Richard Kedrowski, to allow accessory buildings other than the first accessory building, over 240 square feet, on Lots 1 through 3, Block 4, Oak Grove Addition to Fridley Park, generally located at 6584 Anoka Street N.E., with the following stipulation: 1. The structure shall be painted by August 1, 1993. �.. PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING� MARCB 24, 1993 PAGE 3 IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERBON KONDRICR DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOIIBLY. Ms. McPherson stated this item will go to City Council on April 5, 1993. � 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMIATARY PLAT P.S. �93-01. "ANDERSON DEVELOPMEPTT REPLAT" BY ANDERSON TRUCICING SERVICE. INC.• To replat Lots 1- 5, Block 1, Anderson Development, generally located at 7699 Central Avenue N.E. MOTION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTINt� AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR DECLAR�D THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC BEARING OPEN AT 7:42 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated this property is generally located in the southwest corner of the intersection of Osborne Road and Central Avenue. She stated the original plat was approved in 1961 and is comprised of approximately 11 acres which are predominately vacant. There is a small trucking terminal located on Lot 5 located in the /'� southeasterly corner of the subject parcel. The property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial, as are the properties to the south. The property to the west is zoned C-2, General Business, and the properties across Central Avenue to the east are zoned C-1, Local Business, and R-1, Single Family Dwelling. Ms. McPherson stated the proposed replat would recreate these new lots from the existing five lots. Several easements were dedicated along the various lot lines of the original five lots. Staff needs to verify with the County Surveyor and Recorder to determine if these easements would be vacated through the replat process. If they are not vacated through the replat process, a separate vacation would need to be filed to remove these easements from the record and to dedicate any new easements which may be necessary. Ms. McPherson stated the new plat is comprised of three lots, Lots 1 and 2 total 2.95 acres and 3.9 acres each. Lot 3 is for the existing trucking terminal and is approximately 4.1 acres. Ms. McPherson stated the Fridley Bus Company may purchase the proposed Lot 1 in order to relocate its facility from Main Street. Staff is currently awaiting site plans to determine if a special use permit for exterior storage may be required. Ms. McPherson stated that as far as the original plat, special assessments for sewer and water laterals were waived for a maj ority '� of the plat as the petitione� �t that time did not have interested buyers to purchase the remain�.�g vacant lo�s. Special assessments � PLANNING CON�lI88ION MEETING, MARCB 24. 1993 PAG$ 4 will need to be paid for Lot 1 in order to provide sewer and water services to 'that lot. A water main is located in Osborne Road; however, the closest sanitary sewer line is located in Central Avenue. A private easement will need to be dedicated along the southern lot line of proposed Lot 2 in order to provide a sanitary sewer lateral from Central Avenue to Lot 1. The City will also require that a maintenance agreement be executed and recorded against both Lot 1 and Lot 2 to require that the owner of Lot 1 maintain the private sanitary sewer line located on proposed Lot 2. Ms. McPherson stated that in 1961, the record was not clear as to whether or not a park dedication fee was paid at the time of the original plat. As Lots 1 and 2 are proposed to remain vacant at this time, staff has calculated park fees for only those two lots. Ms. McPherson stated all the lots meet the minimum lot area and lot width requirements set forth in the M-1 district regulations. Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the proposed replat with four stipulations: 1. Special assessments of $1,640.25 shall be paid for Lot � 1, Block 1, Anderson Development Replat. 2. A park dedication fee of $2,951.10 for Lot 1 and $3,987.16 for Lot 2 shall be paid at the time of the issuance of a building permit. 3. The owner of Lot 1 shall execute and record against both Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Anderson Development Replat a maintenance agreement which ensures that the owner of Lot 1, Block 1, shall maintain the private sewer lie located on Lot 2. ' 4. Permits for the number and location of driveways shall be obtained from Anoka County prior to issuance of a building permit. Ms. McPherson stated staff has sent the plat to Anoka County for review. The County may require that there be limited points of access along Osborne Road. Staff has not yet received any comment back from the County. If the County does not limit the number of access points onto Osborne Road, staff would recommend the following added stipulation: 5. The maximum number of access points onto Osborne Road shall not exceed three. ,^ Ms. Sherek stated that in �.ieu of �he fac� that the potential purchaser for Lot 1 is F�ridley Bus Compam�„ and Lot 1 abuts � PLANNING COMMI88ION ME�TING� MARCH 24. 1993 PAGB 5 commercial property, is there any special setback requirements that would cause Fridley Bus Company to have to apply for variances? Ms. McPherson stated that prior to the petitioner submitting the plat request, staff inet with both the petitioner and the owner of the Fridley Bus Company to review the setback requirements. She believed the petitioner has made a concerted effort to ensure adequate lot area for the Fridley Bus Company. If and when staff receives the site plans, they will do a thorough review of the zoning issues prior to issuance of a building permit. Ms. Dacy stated the setback for M-1, Light Industrial, property where it abuts commercial property is 35 feet. Initial information received by staff is that the proposed building would be 35 feet from that lot line. Mr. Kevin Olson stated he is representing Anderson Trucking Service. He stated he has several concerns to address. Mr. Olson stated that if Fridley Bus Company purchases Lot 1, why would they need a special use permit? Ms. McPherson stated that there is a provision in the M-1, Light Industrial, M-2, Heavy Industrial, and M-3, Outdoor Intensive � Industrial districts that requires a special use permit for exterior storage. If the standards set forth in the ordinance can be met by the Fridley Bus Company, then a special use permit would not be required. Mr. Olson stated that if Anderson Trucking is providing the lateral sewer and water lines between Lot 2 and Lot 3, why are they being assessed for that line? Ms. McPherson stated that is a good question. Typically, the City installs most laterals. Part of that cost may be for the actual hookup to the sewer. She stated she will hav� to check with the Engineering Department as to how they calculated.this cost. Mr. Olson stated he would object to the special assessments, because those assessments have been paid in advance already, plus the fact that Anderson Trucking is providing the water and sewer lines. They should be charged the standard hookup fee, rather than this special assessment fee. Ms. McPherson stated this can be verified with the Engineering Department. Mr. Olson stated the staff report states that: "In 1961, the record is not clear as to whether or not a park dedication fee was paid�at the time of the plat.�� If it is not clear, why is Anderson � Trucking being charged a park dedication fee? � PLANNING COMMIBSION MEETING, MARCH 24, 1993 PAGB 6 Ms. McPherson stated there is no definitive indication as to whether a park dedication fee was paid. So, when a property comes in for a replat, it has been the City's policy that a park fee be paid at the time of the replat. The City is not requiring a park dedication fee for Lot 3; they are only requiring it for the two vacant lots. Ms. Dacy stated if the petitioner can provide documentation that the park dedication fee has been paid, then there is good reason for the Council to waive that requirement. Ms. Olson stated that staff is recommending three access points onto Osborne Road. Is the staff recommending specific locations for those access points? Ms. Dacy stated that at this time, staff is recommending that the County evaluate three total access points. If the petitioner has any preference, staff would be willing to discuss that. Staff was thinking of one access point for Lot 1 and two for Lot 2. Mr. Olson stated he would like it noted that they would like two ' access points on Lot 1 and one on Lot 2 onto Osborne Road and one access point for Lot 2 to Central Avenue. /"'� Ms. McPherson stated that as soon as staff receives any comments from Anoka County, staff will notify Mr. Olson. MOTION by Ms. Sherek; seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICB VOTL, ALL VOTING AYE, DICE-CHAIRPERBON ROND1tICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRILD AND THE PIIBLIC HEARIN(�i CLOSED AT 8:05 P.M. Mr. Sielaff questioned the stipulations regarding the special assessments and park dedication fee. Ms. McPherson stated she would recommend the Planning Commission leave the stipulations as proposed and direct staff to work with the petitioner and the owner of the Fridley Bus Company to resolve all the issues raised by the petitioner prior to the City Council public hearing on April 19, 1993. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to City Council approval of preliminary plat, P.S. #93-01, °Anderson Development Replat", by Anderson Trucking Service, Inc., to replat Lots 1- 5, Block 1, Anderson Development, generally located at 7699 Central Avenue N.E., with the following stipulations, and to direct staff to work with the petitioner to resolve these issues prior to the City Council meet��q; � /"� � PLANNING CON�lISSION MEETING MARCH 24. 1993 PAGB 7 1. Special assessments of $1,640.25 shall be paid for Lot 1, Block 1, Anderson Development Replat. 2. A park dedication fee of $2,951.10 for Lot 1 and $3,987.16 for Lot 2 shall be paid at the time of the issuance of a building permit. 3. The owner of Lot 1 shall execute and record against both Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Anderson Development Replat a maintenance agreement which ensures that the owner of Lot 1, Block 1,,shall maintain the private sewer lie located on Lot 2. 4. Permits for the number and location of driveways shall be obtained from Anoka County prior to issuance of a building permit. 5. The maximum �umber of access points onto Osborne Road shall not exceed three. IIPON A VOICL VOTE, ALL VOTIN�3 AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICK DECLARED T8L MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated that on April 5, the Council will set a public hearing for April 19, 1993. 3. VACATION REOUEST SAV #90-02 TO VACATE BROAD AVENUE NORTH OF LAFAYETTE STREET. BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY (tabled)• MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Modig, to remove this item from the table. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. Ms. McPherson stated the City of Fridley is proposing to vacate that portion of the Broad Avenue right-of-way which lies north of Lafayette Street and ends at the Fridley/Coon Rapids border. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Reierson own 621 Lafayette Street which is the property directly adjacent to the City-owned lot, Lot 26, Block C, Riverview Heights. In 1990, Mr. and Mrs. Reierson offered to purchase Lot 26 from the City to combine it with their parcel and possibly construct a larger home. At that time, the City decided to evaluate the possibility of vacating Broad Avenue and combining it with Lot 26 to create a buildable single family lot. Ms. McPherson stated there were various land use requests regarding Broad Avenue prior to the City�s request. In 1973, the City received a vacation request from Kay Olson who owned Lot 26 at that time. That vacation request was never completed. In 1974, the City of Coon Rapids propo�ed to reopen the Broad Avenue right-of- way north of the Cit� c�g Cop� Rapids/City of Fridley border and '"'� � ,� PLANNING CONIIdII88ION MEETING� MARCH 24. 1993 PAGE 8 construct Broad Avenue from Mississippi Boulevard in Coon Rapids to Lafayette Street in Fridley. At that time, both cities received two petitions, one which opposed the reopening and one which approved of the reopening. Adjoining property owners felt that it would provide additional access between the two communities without having to go onto East River Road. The record is not clear as to which community made the decision, but the road was never constructed. Ms. McPherson stated the City of Fridley has four alternatives to resolve this issue: 1. Leave the property as it is now. 2. The City could it with Lot 26 buildable lot "excess�� by the property owner. 3. 4. vacate the right-of-way and combine to create a buildable lot. This would then need to be declared City Council and conveyed to a new The City could vacate the right-of-way and sell it ta the westerly neighbor. The City could work with the City of Coon Rapids to reopen the issue of extending Broad Avenue to Mississippi Boulevard. Ms. McPherson stated that in 1990, the Planning Commission reviewed this request. Eleven neighbors attended the meeting including Mr. Richard Bunan, legal representative for Mr. and Mrs. Wetterlund of 8300 Mississippi Boulevard, Lot 21, in Coon Rapids. The Wetterlund�s own the property adjacent to Broad Avenue. At that time, the Planning Commission directed staff to answer several questions prior to the item being rescheduled for Planning Commission consideration. Those questions and the subsequent answers are as follows: 1. 2. What will the lot area be for the proposed buildable lot? 10,081.46 square feet If the City reserves a 15 foot bikeway/walkway easement over a portion of the proposed lot, will the lot still be buildable? Yes. Adequate buildable area exists for a typical size residence. The City of Coon Rapids has advised us that it may be possible to construct a portion of the bikeway/walkway in the Coon Rapid� zight-of-way, thereby � PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. MARCH 24. 1993 PAGB 9 eliminating the need for the easement along the northerly property line. 3. How will the lot area of the proposed buildable lot compare to other lots in the area? Please see the attachment entitled "Lot areas of adjacent parcels". The proposed lot is larger than the average size of the six lots in the attached list (9,058 square feet). 4. What is the cost to relocate the overhead utility poles and pathway in comparison to the market value of the proposed lot? NSP inspected the property and determined that the utility pole could be removed without adverse impact to utilities. NSP does not have any overhead lines attached to the utility pole. However, telephone and cable TV service would need to be relocated. These utilities have n not been contacted regarding the proposed cost of relocation, however, the cost should be minimal. 5. What is the actual market value of Lot 26? Combined, Lot 26 and the Broad Avenue right-of-way would be valued between $17,500 - $23,000. 6. What is the actual market value of the vacated right-of-way? Because the existing right-of-way is platted for a street, a value has not been assigned. Value is created, however, when it is vacated and combined with the adjacent property. 7. Are there any utilities located within the Broad Avenue right-of-way or Lot 26? There are no sewer or water services to Lot 26; however, utilities are located within the Lafayette right- of-way. The City paid $1,900 for delinquent special assessments in 1986. The Eng�.��erinc� D�partment h�s ^ PLANNING COMMI68ION MEETING. MARCH 24, 1993 PAGE 10 estimated that it would cost $3,000 to provide water and sewer services. 8. If Coon Rapids were vacate its portion of Broad Avenue to which properties) would the right-of-way revert? The right-of-way would revert to Lot 26, Block C, Riverview Heights in Fridley and Lot 27, Block C, Riverview Heights in Coon Rapids. Ms. McPherson stated that since the first request was considered in 1990, the City Council and HRA have been developing a variety of housing programs. These programs include rehabilitation grants and loans, increased rental inspections, obtaining other sources of state and federal funds, and a scattered-site acquisition program. Scattered-site acquisition means the HRA and the City acquire abandoned or vacant properties to demolish blighted buildings or to create opportunities for new single family homes. It is staff's opinion that this parcel is a good candidate for the scattered-site acquisition program. Ms. McPherson stated that the City Attorney is researching the � process necessary to have the City convey the parcel to the HRA who would then conduct a process to sell the lot for a single family dwelling. At this time, it is not known whether the City will be required to go through a formal ��bidding process�� or if the HRA can negotiate directly with interested parties. Ms. McPherson stated that of the four options outlined earlier, staff recommends that the Planning Commission consider Option #2 as the best use for the property. Ms. McPherson stated staff recommends that the Planning Commission recoiamend approval of the vacation request to the City Council with the following conditions: 1. A ten foot bikeway/walkway easement shall be reserved along the westerly and northerly lot lines of the vacated right-of-way and an eight foot bitwninous bikeway/walkway be constructed and a four foot high chain link fence shall be constructed on either side of the bikeway. 2. The vacated right-of-way should be combined with Lot 26 to create a buildable lot. Mr. Dennis Wetterlund, 8300 Mississippi Boulevard, Coon Rapids, owner of Lot 21, stated they have maintained this property for 22 years. He has planted grass and trees on it. He stated he and ^ his wife are completely opposed to the vacat�,pn as proposed. It � PLANNINa COMMI88ION MEETINa. MARCH 24. 1993 PAGE 11 � would depreciate their property. They hope the City will give them some consideration. Ms. McPherson showed on the map how City staff has proposed the easement to be retained for the bikeway/walkway. She stated that in conversations with Coon Rapids staff, they have suggested that there is an opportunity to extend the bikeway/walkway north and do a gentle slope to connect to the existing path on the Coon Rapids� side. Mr. Wetterlund stated he would like to purchase the westerly portion of the street, and Mr. Reierson who owns the property at 621 Lafayette has been trying to purchase the easterly portion of the street. What is the difference if the City sells the property to them or to someone else? Mr. Saba stated he believed a buildable lot would create a better looking area. It would help get rid of the junk and debris that accumulates in that area now. Ms. Sherek asked the estimated market value on the property. Ms. McPherson stated the estimated market value ranges from $17, 500 to $23,000. Ms. Sherek stated the City obviously wants to maximize what it can get for the property. If the property was split and sold to the two adjacent property owners, the City would probably be asking $10,000 for each portion. Is that property worth $10,000 to Mr. Wetterlund and Mr. Reierson? She stated this piece of property gives the HRA a property for scattered site acquisition for a single family home. It is getting more and more difficult to find places in Fridley to build single family homes. Mr. Wetterlund stated that this would still depreciate his property. It also cuts off his rear lot. Ms. McPherson stated that currently Mr. Wetterlund's lot has approximately 18 feet of frontage between where the City is proposing to vacate Broad Avenue and the lot to the south. The City of Coon Rapids has requested that the City of Fridley work to provide Mr. Wetterlund with the minimum 20 foot street frontage, so that if Mr. Wetterlund chooses at some time to split his lot, he would have the required street frontage. City staff believes that is possible. Ms. Dacy stated that in 1990, the neighborhood wanted the bikeway/walkway connection. If a new bikeway/walkway is constructed and the City acknowledges Mr. Wetterlund's request, � instead of constructing it on the west side of the street next to the Wetterlund lot, it could be constrt�cted on the east side of Lot 26. ^ PLANNINa CO1dIIdiI88ION ME�TING� MARCB 2�, 1993 PAGE 12 Mr. Wetterlund stated that if he ever wants to split his lot, the bikeway/walkway �ould be very detrimental to selling his property. He did not think anyone wants a�bikeway/walkway across his/her front yard. Mrs. Martha Wetterlund stated they purchased their home in 1964. They had access to Broad Avenue. At that time, it was a Class 5 gravel road. When Coon Rapids wanted to put in a permanent street by their house, the City o.f Fridley didn't want to do it. She really believed that the Cities of Coon Rapids and Fridley have created this monster for them. It has been over 20 years and nothing has been settled with Broad Street. The City of Fridley did not want to spend any money on extending Broad Street, but now the City of Fridley wants to sell the lot and make money. Mr. Wetterlund stated that if they wanted to split their property, how could they sell that back property without a street frontage? They would much rather have a permanent street than the what the City is proposing. Mr. Gerald Reierson stated he owns the property at 621 Lafayette Street, Lot 25. He stated his main concern is that something needs to be done with Lot 26 so that it doesn't remain a dumping ground. �--� He, too, has spent a lot of time cleani�g up that lot. He can understand the concerns e�cpressed by the Wetterlunds. He would also like to see a 6 foot fence along the bikeway as opposed to a 4 foot fence. A 6 foot fence would not eliminate people from jumping the fence, but it might help eliminate some of the trash. Ms. Dacy stated City staff can certainly consider a 6 foot fence. Mr. Reierson stated he would like to see the street improved. At one time, he had entertained the idea of purchasing Lot 26 so that he could bu�ild a nice house on the lot. He no longer has an interest on adding onto the existing house. He stated he wanted to see this issue resolved and not tabled for another 5-10 years. Ms. Dacy stated that if the City combined Lot 26 with the vacated right-of-way and put the easement for the bikeway/walkway between Lot 25 and Lot 26, would Mr. Reierson object to that? Mr. Reierson stated he believed that would just be shifting the problem from one side to the other. Ms. Dacy stated that if the Wetterlunds want to pursue the issue of whether Broad Street should be connected, the Council will want a petition from a majority of the neighbors supporting the connection and the willingness to pay for it. When a street connection is made, typically it is the City's policy to assess � the cost to the abutting properties which� i� this case, is the City of Fridley and the Wetterlunda. If tk�p �ommission believes � PLANNING COMMIBBION MEETINa. MARCH 24. 1993 PAa� 13 it is worth determining once and for all if the street should be connected, then they can direct staff to hold a public hearing. Mr. Sielaff stated there is the issue of fairness to the neighbors. Maybe they should hold a public hearing so there is a fair hearing. He, too, would like to bring this issue to a closure. Mr. Kondrick stated he believed the best location for the bikeway/walkway is between Lots 25 and 26 and to combine Lot 26 with the vacated right-of-way for a buildable lot. Mr. Reierson stated that relocating the bikeway/walkway to the east side of Lot 26 would mean cutting down all the trees that currently shade his house. In addition to the trees, there is quite a change in elevation. Mr. Wetterlund stated that if a new house is build on the level area which he has maintained and which is right next to his lot, then any new lot he might want to create would be worth nothing. Ms. Dacy suggested an alternative for the new proposed buildable lot and any new lot for the Wetterlunds by creating a small, modified cul-de-sac at the intersection of Lafayette and Broad. � Ms. Sherek stated Ms. Dacy�s suggestion was a very good one. Maybe in the process of vacating Broad Avenue, they could create a cul- de-sac to improve access to any new lot. Mr. Wetterlund stated he liked the cul-de-sac idea better than what was being previously proposed. Ms. Sherek stated staff will have to look at the properties to see if this alternative for a new lot is feasible. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to recommend to City Council approval of vacation request, SAV #90-02, to vacate Broad Avenue north of Lafayette Street by the City of Fridley, based on the above discussion and based on the modified proposal by staff to create a cul-de-sac at the intersection of Lafayette Street and Broad Avenue and to consider relocating the bikeway/walkway between Lots 25 and 26. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� VICE-CHAIRPERBON RONDRICK DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOII�LY Ms. McPherson stated a public hearing for the vacation request will be scheduled for the May 3, 1993, City Council meeting. 4. REVIEW POTENTIAL DATES TO MEET WITH CITY COUNCIL: �` The Commission members scheduled April 28, 1993, to meet with the CIty Council. � � PLANNING___CO�IIriISSION M1�ETING. MARCH 24. 1993 PAGE 14 5. RECEIVE FEBRUARY 16. 1993 ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING: MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the February 16, 1993, Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, AT,L VOTING AYE� VICB-CHAIRPERBON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY 6. RECEIVE MARCH 16 1993 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the March 16, 1993, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR DSCLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY 7. OTHER BUSINESS: a. Resignation of Sue Sherek Mr. Kondrick thanked Ms. Sherek for all her years of service � to both the Human Resources Commission and Planning Commission. He stated the Planning Commission will really miss her. The Commission members also expressed their appreciation and well wishes. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Vice-Chairperson Kondrick declared the motion carried and the March 24, 1993, Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. Resp ctfully sub 'tted, � ,.�- Lyn Saba Recording Secretary �. « i � � 8 I G N- IN S H E E T j� 0 f� �"'� PLANI�ING COMMI88ION MEETING, Wednesday, Nlarch 24, 1993