PL 06/21/1995 - 7082PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1995
7:30 P.M.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
JOINT
PLANNING COMMISSION
AND
ENVIRONMENTAL QIIALITY & ENERG'�Y COMMISSION MEETIIJG
MAY 3� 1995
CALL JOINT MEETING TO ORDER:
Vice-Chairperson Kondrick called the May 3, 1995, joint Planning
Commission and Environmental Quality & Energy Commission meeting
to order at 7:30 p.m.
_ ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Dave Kondrick, Diane Savage, Brad Sielaff,
Dean Saba, Bruce Bondow, Jack Velin
Members Absent: Dave Newman, LeRoy Oquist, Connie Modig,
Rich Svanda, Steve Stark
Others Present: Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
^ Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
1. REE'T�W OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY'S WATER CONSERVATION AND
EMERGENCY PLAN
Mr. Hickok stated the state legislature in 1993 mandated a
modification to Chapter 186 in which they required communities
with municipal water supplies to prepare a water conservation and
emergency plan prior to January 1, 1996. In an effort to get a
better understanding of what it is the state wanted, staff
invited Jim Japs from the Department of Natural Resources and
Gary Oberts from the Metropolitan Council to come out in
November. At that time, only 3 of 113 communities had completed
this plan. Staff was concerned that this is quite a task and it
is. important that there be a chapter amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan. Staff prepared an internal working team with
Ms. Dacy, Mr. Hickok, Ms. McPherson, finance representatives, and
Public Works representatives who worked in the areas of
inventory, emergency planning, and water conservation planning.
Mr. Hickok stated, from those early discussions, they put
together an inventory for what the plan should include. There
are guidelines from the state that are very specific. Much of
the information in the agenda packet is inventory information.
At this meeting, iiiakok stated he would like to focus on the
policy aspects of the plan. The inventory is somewhat in place.
n The City did consult with MSA, an engineering consulting firm, to
analyze the City�s water supply system. That MSA plan in draft
form has come back to Mr. Flora for his review. This could be on
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the City Council agenda for their review on May 15. This study
is the result of the Council's interest in water quality and
functionality of the system. The Council was interested in
knowing about the water quality and about the water system in
general.
Mr. Hickok stated he would like feedback on wellhead protection.
Running simultaneously is the wellhead protection program which
involves the rewrite of the health rules. In 1989, the State was
looking at the overall water supply for the region and determined
that staff should have some protective devices in place for the
wells and, at that time, they determined a wellhead protection
program was necessary. Very recently, they passed a wellhead
protection program and the rules are being rewritten. Staff is
not at a point where they can bring those rules in. The rules
will be reviewed when they are final.
Mr. Sielaff stated the rules are in draft form and he thought
they were close to being final.
Mr. Hickok stated this was correct. There have been a series of
public information meetings and staff have been involved in these
review discussions. �
Mr. Sielaff stated there are cities that have already begun their
wellhead protection plan.
Mr. Hickok stated, as cities are growing �nd looking for wells,
they will need to be up-to-date with their wellhead protection
plans.
Mr. Sielaff stated, while it is fine to wait until the rules are
final, he thought there are some things staff can do now. The
EQE has discussed this and that Commission has supported the
program.
Mr. Hickok stated he thought the EQE has supported the draft
also. He asked if they were comfortable with the direction it is
heading.
Mr. Sielaff stated he would prefer to get started on the wellhead
protection plan. The wellhead protection rules outline that the
cities have to do a wellhead protection plan which must be
approved by the state. He did not think the rules would change
that much. There is much data already generated so that they
could start a plan. He has been in contact with some people.
Bruce Holmqren came out and talked to the EQE.
Mr. Hickok stated it is the City's intent to move along and qet �
something finalized. They have set September or the third
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quarter as their target date to have the plan finalized. Staff
is confident with the recommendations and modifications that they
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the Council at one time.
Ms. McPherson stated she understood the water conservation plan
would be adopted as soon as the EQE provided comments and the
Council approved it. Then staff would wait until the rules are
final to begin wellhead protection. Based on these comments,
there is no reason staff cannot start the data collection and
preliminary inventory. The City probably has the data in this
plan or sewer and water data in the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Sielaff stated the State of Minnesota also has a consultant
who is doing a study on the well field.
Ms. McPherson stated she was sure they could go back, start
taking a look at it and see how it fits into the workplan.
Mr. Sielaff stated the EQE felt it important to do this but also
address the issues of the well field.
Mr. Hickok stated the MSA study being done will be very helpful
information to build into this. Staff will go forward on the
wellhead protection.
Mr. Hickok referred to page 39, Emergency Procedure Update for
Water Supply. The first paragraph states there are hazards that
could affect the water supply system and, in response to that,
staff wants to have a plan in place. There are recommendations
in the emergency response plan. This section talks about the
groundwater, it makes suggestions about alternative water
souraes, and the possibility for an interconnection such as staff
have with New Brighton. The City Council has in the past been
interested in doing things that are a joint service cooperative
effort with other communities. This plan states there are
alternative sources of water available in the event of some
emergency and staff need to tap another resource.
Mr. Sielaff asked if "emergency"
"natural hazard" include hazards
the water supply?
is defined anywhere. Also, does
such as hazardous waste entering
Ms. McPherson stated the second sentence of that paragraph
includes human-caused disasters including the release of
hazardous materials in to the supply or system, structural fires,
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Mr. Sielaff asked about the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant
(TCAAP) water and if there is a failure in their system. What
if, for some reason, some contaminated water got by the filtering
system? The monitoring device could malfunction. Someone could
fail to switch the filters at the proper time. There could be
some.incident that Eould prevent proper�treatment from�occurring
and staff could end up drinking contaminated water.
Ms. McPherson stated they could include that as part of this.
Another part of this is to write administrative procedures and
write an ordinance to activate emergency procedures. They can
bring up that very specific point.
Mr. Sielaff stated the alternate sources of water includes TCAAP.
Does this also include NIRCOP? While these can be considered as
a solution to an emergency, this can also be a source.
Mr. Hickok stated they can address this. Mr. Flora has been
working with this and can be contacted about this concern.
Mr. Sielaff stated the document says TCAAP water was 2 million
gallons/day. He had heard there was anywhere between 3 million `-.,
and 4 million gallons/day. Is this saying the maximum is 2
million gallons/day that staff will take from them? There is a
big difference between 2 million gallons/day and 4 million
gallons/day. He would like to have that clarified.
Mr. Aickok referred to page 40,the Water Supply Shortage Plan.
Mr. Hickok provided copies of a handout listing the
prioritization of what they would do in the event of an
emergency. The Water Supply Shortage Plan talks about public
education, sprinkling restriction ordinances, and energy
efficient retrofitting programs that would help to reduce the
water demands and help reduce some of the peak demands.
Mr. Hickok stated the next area, Water Emergency Conditions,
talks about what the City would do to head off some of the
demands.
Ms. Savage disagreed with the item to restrict restaurants from
serving water to customers. Drinking water is an essential and
restaurants should not be restricted from serving water.
Mr. Saba stated he thought this would restrict a restaurant from
voluntarily serving water. Customers would be required to ask
for water.
Mr. Sielaff referred to page 40, item 2, Water Emergency �
Conditions. Is this just the quantity that you are looking at or
is staff also looking at water quality concerns? Would a water
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emergency exist if a hazardous waste got into the drinking
supply? The implication as stated is that this is just quantity
related. He thought contamination also could contribute to a
water shortage.
Mr. Bondqw stated the City may l�ave to shut down.a portion pf the
system because of contaminants and have a shortage.
Mr. Hickok stated this would mean that it is not just when the
reservoir is too low to fight fires. It is also when the quality
of the water is not at safe drinking water standards. So, there
are water quality issues and water emergency conditions that are
very specific.
Mr. Hickok reviewed page 41, Administrative Actions, Emergency
Ordinance Provisions, and Utility Operation Program. Under
Administrative Actions, the education program should be
structured so it includes the water quality and water quantity
issues and how to respond to those in an emergency. The Utility
Operation Progrant speaks to the short term perform�ance things
that would allow the City to conserve water and modify
,-� operations.
Mr. Kondrick stated the Utility Operation Program lists one
option as purchasing water from the surrounding cities. When
this is done, how is the quality monitored to be �ure it meets
standards?
Mr. Hickok stated the City has a staff person who deals with
water quality and monitoring. The City regularly monitors the
water system.
Mr. Kondrick asked if was necessary to test the water daily.
Mr. Hickok stated he was not sure.
Mr. Sielaff stated this would depend on what paraffieters you are
looking for. Mr. Randrick makes a good point. How can staff be
sure staff is gettinq good quality water from another source?
How does staff insure the quality of the water staff is taking?
Mr. Kondrick stated the average layperson will ask questions
about how often staff tests the water. Are there State
requirements that dictate the frequency?
Mr. Hickok stated there are State requirements. �here are
periodic testings as well as annual testing. The City does
,� ongoing testinq through the course of the month and probably
during any given week.
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Ms. McPherson stated they can add an paragraph that speaks to
water quality testing and contamination. They can also add
some ing on our system and how TCAAP works. They should also
find out when the Navy site is coming on line and add that.
Otherwise, there will be an addendum later.
Mr. Saba stated he found it scary that the City is taking water
that has been cleaned. He hoped that everything hazardous had
been removed, but what happens in there is an error or
malfunction of some kind.
Mr. Hickok stated the water quality issue is something that the
_ City Council has spent much time on.
Mr. Saba stated it appeared that their discussion was more
concerned about color contaminants rather than the non-visible
contaminants. The Council is responding to the calls they get.
Mr. Hickok stated the Utility Operation Program talks about steps
to be taken on a short term basis to reduce the water demand.
Mr. Hickok referred to page 42, Water Supply and Conservation
Plan Implementation. This part of the plan is the detail of the �
implementation. The plan will serve as an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan including an amendment to the sewer and water
chapter. Mr. Hickok reviewed the operational recommendations
that should be implemented.
Mr. Hickok referred to page 43, and reviewed the minor physical
changes recommended to the City's water system.
Mr. Sielaff stated the fourth point, "Development of an
increasing block method of water charges and/or a summer water
metering program" should be included as part of the operational
recommendations listed on the previous page.
Mr. Kondrick asked what the Marion Hills booster was.
Ms. McPherson stated the Marion Hills area is the area behind
Menards and is the highest area in the community. Because the
City has a gravity flow system, the higher elevations have lower
water pressure. By installing a booster station in that area,
the fire trucks don't have to work as hard to pressurize the
water for fire fighting purposes.
Mr. Hickok stated this is the policy and implementation aspect of
the conservation plan. It is an important plan and contains a
lot of information. He appreciated the comments provided. He �-.�
will go back and incorporate those comments into the plan and
provide the members with a draft copy before sending it on to the
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Council in order for members to have an opportunity to make
additional comments.
Mr. Bondow suggested, to conserve paper, that he send out only
those pages having changes.
Mr. Sielaff asked if staff had considered having large users do
water conservation plans and submit them to the City.
Mr. Hickok stated there was some discussi�on about conservation
programs for large users. This has worked for energy
conservation. He thought this issue was worth bringing forward.
Ms. McPherson stated the City has the cheapest water rates in the
seven county metro area. Until the Council moves to reverse the
aurrent pricing system and increase the rates to a point where
the system pays for itself, there is no incentive for large users
to conserve water. At that point in time, it will be easier to
convince large users that by implementing these procedures they
can save money.
,,-� Mr. Sielaff stated this makes sense to this economically, but
what about emergency situations. He can see the need for large
users to do something on an emergency basis. If staff is having
the citizens take steps to conserve, then the large users should
also do something.
Mr. Saba stated they need to be careful about how "emergency" is
defined. Also to define the level of emergency that would ask
commercial and/or industrial users to enact conservation
measures.
Ms. McPherson stated there would be some large users, such as
Unity Hospital, which would be the last in a line of users to be
affected. There are a series of specific activities that need to
occur. When writing the ordinance, staff needs to be specific
about the point at which each of these activities would occur.
Mr. Hickok thanked the members for their comments and asked
members to contact him if they had any additional comments.
ADJOURNMENT OF JOINT MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Bondow, seconded by pir. Saba, to adjourn the joint
Planning Commission and Environmental Quality & Energy Commission
meeting.
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IIPON A VOICL VOTE� ALL VOTING AYF� VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED AND THE JOINT PL�NNING COMMIBSION AND
ENVIRONMENTAI, QIIALITY & ENERGY COMMI88ION MBETING ADJOIIRNED AT
$s26 P.M.
CONTINUATION OF REGULAR�PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING:
CALL TO ORDER:
Vice-Chairperson Kondrick called the�May �3, 1995, Planning
Commission meeting to order at 8:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Dave Kondrick, LeRoy Oquist, Diane Savage,
Brad Sielaff, Dean Saba
Dave Newman, Connie Modig
Others Present: Scatt Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Tim Platt, Home Depot
Bill Hawkins, Home Depot
Todd Mosher, Greenberg Farron
Greg Frank, McCombs, Frank, Roos
Greg Gaides, Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 19 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Ms. Savage, to approve the
April 19, 1995, Planning Commission meeting minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICL VOTE, ALL VOTII+TG AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 26 1995 PLANNING CONIlKISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to approve the
April 26, 1995, Planning Commission meeting minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYL, VICE-CBAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
2. TABLED 4/19195• PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A
REZO1dING REOUEST ZOA #95-04 BY HOME DEPOT USA INC.:
To rezone from C-2, General Business, and M-2, Heavy
Industrial, to C-3, General Shopping Center District,
located on Tract A, Registered Land Survey �130, generally
located north of I-694 and east of East River Road.
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MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to remove from the
table and to re-open the public hearing.
IIPON A VOICB VOTE, ALL VOTIN(3 AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTiON CARRIED AND THS PIIBLIC HEARINQ OPBN AT 8a35
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Mr. Hickok stated the request is threefold. The first of the
three requests is a rezoning request for 14.5 acres located west
of Main Street just east of the Burlington Northern rail line and
north of I-694. At the April meeting, the commission had an in
depth discussion about the proposal, and staff had a number of
- items they wanted to take a more in depth look at. This evening,
staff is prepared to present the rezoning request with a
recommendation.
Mr. Hickok stated the.request relates to a combination of
properties including 9.8 acres of M-2, Heavy Industrial, and 4.7
acres of C-2, General Business. The proposal is for a large
retail complex containing 142,316 square feet of retail space.
Of that, Home Depot would be the primary user using 103,550
^ square feet and there would be an attached garden center using
27,972 square feet; an attached retail space with 26,600 square
feet; and a detached peripheral retail facility with 5,000 square
feet.
Mr. Hickok stated there are issues related to this request.
First, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to remove 14.5
acres from the industrial inventory would be required. On the
City Comprehensive Plan, the land use plan shows the industrial
designated land. West of Main Street, there is a large
industrial development area. The City does have other large
industrial development areas in the northern portion of the City.
Across from this site, there is a commercial property that is
zoned C-3, General Shopping Center. North of 57th Avenue is
commercial property zoned C-2, General Business. The primary
roads in this area are I-694 and University Avenue to 57th which
would serve this site.
Mr. Hickok stated an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is
moving along. Staff has prepared an application to begin the
amendment to the plan. Staff will run that simultaneously so
that would be forwarded to the City Council and the Metropolitan
Council would be notified of the modifications. Much of the
modification is staff paperwork.
Mr. Hickok stated the property is currently zoned M-2, Heavy
r`'� Industrial, and C-2, General Business. There is C-3, General
Shopping Center, to the east and C-2, General Business, north of
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57th Avenue and east of the site. There is M-2, Heavy
Industrial, to the north, to the west, and to the south.
Mr. Hickok stated one issue is that this rezoning would mean the
loss of the City's largest remaining industrial parcel. Looking
at this site;.the 14�.5 acres is not all industrial at this•time �-
but a combination of C-2 and M-2. The Comprehensive Plan is
designated entirely for industrial at this time. In terms of the
Plan, if this were rezoned to an industrial use, an amendment
would not be necessary.
Mr. Hickok stated there were traffic concerns discussed at the
last meeting and these have been discu�ssed with the Home Depot
traffia analysts. He is very pleased with their very complete
traffic analysis related to this project. The zoning as it
exists today with the combination of heavy industrial and
commercial would generate nearly an identical number amount of
traffic to this rezoned use at C-3. In the staff report, there
is information on what an industrial user might expect in average
daily trips and that is considerably lower. There are some
existing conditions. The northbound University lanes back up
occasionally at the 57th Avenue intersection under current �
conditions. Cars exiting I-694 going northbound on University
are forced to travel across a number of lanes to turn left on
57th. 57th Avenue has a service level of "D". The number of
cars that would be generated by the Home Depot would not take it
beyond the '�D" service level. An impact that you might expect is
at the intersection of Main Street and 57th Avenue. This
intersection is currently in an "A" condition. With development
of this site, staff could expect degradation in movement at this
intersection to a "D" condition.
Mr. Hickok stated they had asked for more information on where
the traffic would be coming from. They anticipate that 600 of
the traffic would be on 57th Avenue, 30�a south of 57th along Main
Street; and 10� using the area north of 57th on Main Street.
This would be the distribution during peak hours which is the
worse case scenario.
Mr. Rondrick asked if these numbers reflect what is happening now
or what is expected to happen after development.
Mr. Hickok stated this is based on the Home Depot impact to the
roadways after development.
Mr. Hickok stated one concern is exactly what are the numbers
that might use 61st Avenue to get to the site. There is some
impact. The study looked at pre and post development traffic �
counts. There is a difference of 170 trips predevelopment and
197 post-development making its way up Main Street to 61st.
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Travelling 61st to Main, this goes from 45 trips pre to 71 trips
post during peak hours. The total and south different is just
over one car per minute. There are increases at the
intersections but staff is looking at whether the roadways are
equipped to handle it. At the last meeting, someone had asked if
the.Main Street and 57th Avenue�intersection was equipped to
handle the traffic that might be expected from this development.
According to Barton-Aschman, the level of service at University
and 57th would be "D" pre and post development; Main Street and
57th would be "A" pre and "D/B" post development; Main Street and
61st Avenue would remain "A" pre and post development. The
analysis gives a better feel for what this development will do in
terms of impact to the neighborhood. The degradation of Main
Street and 57th from an "A" to a°B" or "D" is of concern and is
tied to a stipulation on the development stating the petitioner
would be responsible for the cost of any traffic improvements as
a result of this development.
Mr. Kondrick asked if anything else was done to resolve the
intersection question. At the meeting, it was stated that Anoka
County would like 57th Avenue aligned with the entrance to the
,--� property .
Mr. Hickok stated that intersection has been indicated on the
most recent site plan with an offset alignment with the potential
for a"T" intersection. These are tied to negotiations with the
property owner to the north. Staff wants the County's preference
carried through and would like the intersection aligned if
approved.
Mr. Hickok stated access to the site has been taken care of along
with the traffic issues and any unknown impacts.
Mr. Hickok stated the City has its most discretion in the case of
a rezoning. With that, staff analyzed the land use pattern;
looked at the City's interest in industrial development; and
looked at the 1993 amendment to the code which allowed an M-3,
outdoor intensive heavy industrial district. The purpose of that
was to preserve the remaining industrial land available in the
community. Because of the island of commercial that would be
created, it would bump commercial use beyond Main Street to the
west, and it breaks an established pattern of M-2 with a possible
controlled intersection created, staff recommends denial of the
rezoning request. However, if the Planning Commission chooses to
recommend approval of the request, staff recommends the following
stipulations:
�"''�, 1. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be required if this 14.5
acre parcel is to be rezoned. All fees related to
processing the amendment will be born by the petitioner.
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2. The materials of the landscape plan shall be reviewed and
approved by staff prior to installation.
3. The banding and color scheme shall be consistent on all
building faces.
4. Customer information/directional signage and�striping will
be required in accordance with the Home Depot Site Plan
dated April 27, 1995.
5. Al1 billboard signs shall be removed within a time frame to
be determined by the City.
6. A request for three variances would be required to be
processed, and a decision of the Fridley City Council
rendered prior to fabrication and installation of a sign
larger than 80 square feet.
7. The petitioner shall provide verification of approval of the
storm water management plan from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the Six Cities Watershed District.
8. Calculations must be provided and drainage modifications �
must be completed on the plan prior to the May 3, 1995,
Planning Commission meeting.
9. A drainage easement must be acquired by the petitioner to
allow excess run-off to drain on the property to the west.
10. All pond slopes shall be designed with a minimum 3:1
interior slope in accordance with the grading and drainage
plans dated April 27, 1995.
11. Pond capacity calculations shall be provided prior to the
May 3, 1995, Planning Commission meeting. (These have been
submitted as requested.)
12. The petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the
Anoka County Engineering Department.
13. A semi-traffic circulation plan shall be indicated on the
site plan with the modified access location as required by
the Anoka County Traffic Engineering Department.
14. The large commercial vehicle circulation route shall be
clearly marked through the use of informational signs once
the site develops.
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15. The petitioner shall be responsible for the cost of the
traffic improvements necessary to accommodate the traffic
generated by the development including signalization of
other improvements as determined by Anoka County or MnDOT
now or in the future.
Ms. Savage asked if the item was tabled at the last meeting in
order to do the traffic study.
Mr. Hickok stated yes. Staff needed more information about the
traffic and the site plan. Staff needed a site plan to address
the County's concerns regarding access. Staff had concern about
the traffic movement to the front loading area for lumber and -
asked for modifications there. They have created a vestibule for
a front loading door. Staff has reviewed the site plan revisions
and are pleased with the revisions that have been made. There is
an access point that they would like to see resolved, but for the
most part, they have made the improvements. The bigger issue is
related to the layout.
Mr. Saba asked if the rezoning request was tied to the
� development.
Mr. Hickok stated that the rezoning goes with the land.
Mr. Sielaff stated the 57th and University intersection is a
mess. He was wondering if the redevelopment of the Lake Pointe
property and the traffic that would generate was included as part
of the traffic study.
Mr. Hickok stated that development will have some impact. It was
not considered however as part of this report.
Mr. 5ielaff asked what the hours of operation would be.
Mr. Platt stated the hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Mr. Sielaff wondered what the impact would be with Lake Pointe
developed and with this area being developed. There may have to
be traffic improvements made.
Mr. Hickok stated there will be more traffic as more development
occurs, and staff knows that this intersection is considered a
"D" level.
Mr. Sielaff thought that could be a big problem particularly
early in the morning.
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Mr. Platt stated he would like to take this opportunity to thank
the staff. Mr. Hickok has done a good job of presenting a broad
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overview of the project and thanked staff for their input on the
site plans.
Mr. Platt stated this is the second meeting regarding the
appropriateness of rezoning this property. As staff inentioned,
there have made many revisions to the site plan to comply with
the requests. So far, they have no problems with anything they
have been asked to do. They do ask the Planning Commission to
consider rezoning this property. They are of the opinion that
rezoning will not adversely affect the existing neighborhood nor
put much of an additional strain on the existing infrastructure.
He understands staff's concern regarding industrial property.
Mr. Platt stated Home Depot would employ approximately 200
employees with 75� of those jobs being full-time. Regarding the
traffic situation and the corner of Main and 57th, they stand
ready to stand by the requirement to add signage or pay for any
improvements for that intersection. The staff report mentioned,
with the development of Home Depot, they basically would see
about 105 extra trips per day to the site as opposed to
developing it entirely as industrial or about 7 trips per hour.
Their peak hours are not at the same time as for industrial or
office users. The majority of their business is done of Friday
evenings or Saturdays. They don't have the same kind of traffic
in the area from the existing industrial uses that they would
have at that time. Ae thought, based on the stipulations that
the staff has recommended, they stand ready to agree with all of
those with the exception to stipulation #5 regarding the
billboards. That is out of there hands. The property owner has
recorded legal easements for the billboards. He thought that
issue was best left to be dealt with between staff and the
property owner in another setting. That is an issue they do not
have any control over.
Mr. Platt stated, if the Commission recommends approval, they
look forward to breaking ground this year and would like to be
open during the summer of 1996.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Savage, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTL, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSOlJ RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:05
P.M.
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Ms. Savage stated she was opposed ta the request. There is a lot
of appeal to have a business like this with more jobs and more
revenue generated. She agreed with staff that we have to �
consider the long term goals of the City as opposed to the short
term. This is an area that should be preserved for industrial
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development. There will be traffic problems. Her main concern
is that the Comprehensive Plan should be followed.
Mr. Saba stated he felt that the zoning in that specific area is
long overdue to be changed. He would support the rezoning. He
works in industry and indu�stry��s not growing right now. If you
have development and it is a quality development, he did not see
any reason to throw it aside in favor of industrial that may or
may not go in there. He did not see a lot of potential for
industrial development in Fridley. He sees more of this type of
development. He sees a quality effort and quality plan. He is
not bothered by the increase in traffic. The traffic can be
managed. He would support �he proposal.
Mr. 5ielaff stated he had no objection to the rezoning. He is
concerned with the traffic. He is concerned, not necessarily
about the traffic generated by this development, but he sees
problems in the future with the Lake Pointe development. It may
be a big problem regarding what goes in there. He thought this
was a good quality business. He would vote in favor of the
rezoning but he is concerned about the traffic at that
�''� intersection.
Mr. Oquist stated he has the same concern about the traffic. He
would vote in favor of the rezoning with the reservation on the
traffic. He agreed with Mr. Saba in that the City has a fair
amount of industrial property that he was not sure would ever be
developed. There is an opportunity to put in a quality business
on the site and it is a nice package. He is concerned about the
traffia, but he thought it could be managed. He thought
stipulation #5 could be changed so the terms are negotiated by
the City and the current owner. This should be clarified.
Mr. Kondrick stated he was also in favor of the rezoning. Home
Depot is an outstanding company. They do a good job on their
buildings. The�i employ a lot of people. They give good advice.
If this were turned into an industrial business, it would also
generate traffic with or without Lake Pointe. There will be
traffic regardless of what goes in there. It looks like the
traffic will not be better but will not be worse. As far as
being willing to abide by all the stipulations, the petitioner is
willing to do so. He would vote in favor of the request.
Mr. Sielaff asked if they were suggesting stipulation #5 be
changed.
Ms. Savage stated she was very much opposed to billboards and did
� not think this should be negotiated.
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Mr. Oquist agreed but he did not think the petitioner has much
control over that.
Mr. Platt stated the billboards are existing on the site.
Mr..Oqv,ist stated it is a matter of t�king doWn what curr.ently
exists. � �
Mr. Saba stated, in situations like this, the City must be �
flexible and grow when they have the opportunity. Part�of the
planning in terms of the Comprehensive Plan is to reflect a
determination to change when staff has the opportunity to go
forward with a development.
Mr. Oquist stated the situation of the billboards appears to be a
three way negotiation with the present owners, the petitioners
and the staff.
Mr. Hickok stated, historically, the policy has been to have
billboards removed or amortized over a period of time. He has no
comment on the lease agreement set up on this property.
Mr. Hawkins stated the petitioner has entered into a purchase
agreement contingent upon approval by the City. The existing
land owner has granted an easement for the billboard signs in
existence. The people who have the easement rights have a vested
interest in continuing that. The petitioner does not have any
control over the billboard. They are taking the property subject
to those easements. They do not want the signs there either.
Legally, they cannot force the signs off of there either.
Mr. Platt stated they would agree to do what they can to get
those signs off the property.
Mr. Saba stated, if Home Depot can somehow negotiate the removal
of those billboards before it goes to the Council, it might be in
their behalf. The Council has almost consistently demanded
removal of billboards. He would recommend to leave the wording
as it is because it may give Home Depot more negotiating power.
If they can say this is the only way to get the property „ it may
be an incentive.
Mr. Oquist recommended leaving it as it is with their comments.
The Council can review the information. There are concerns, but
if Home Depot cannot do anything about it, will that eliminate
the deal.
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concerns and want this to happen.
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& LNERGY COMMISSION MEETING MAY 3 1995 PAGE 1?
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to recommend
approval of a Rezoning Request, ZOA #95-04, by Home Depot USA,
Inc., to rezone from C-2, General Business, and M-2, Heavy
Industrial, to C-3, General Shopping Center District, located on
Tract A, Registered Land Survey #130, generally located north of
I-694 and east of East River Road; with the foilowing �
stipulations:
1. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be required if this 14.5
acre parcel is to be rezoned. Ali fees related to
processing the amendment will be born by the petitioner.
2. The materials of the landscape plan shall be revi�wed and
approved by staff prior to installation.
3. The banding and color scheme shall be consistent on all
building faces.
4. Customer information/directional signage and striping will
be required in accordance with the Home Depot Site Plan
dated April 27, 1995.
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5. Al1 billboard signs shall be removed within a time frame to
be determined by the City.
6. A request for three variances would be required to be
processed, and a decision of the Fridley City Council
rendered prior to fabrication and installation of a sign
larger than 80 square feet.
7. The petitioner shall provide verification of approval of the
storm water management plan from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the Six Cities Watershed District.
8. Calculations must be provided and drainage modifications
must be completed on the plan prior to the May 3, 1995,
Planning Commission meeting.
9. A drainage easement must be acquired by the petitioner to
allow excess run-off to drain on the property to the west.
10. All pond slopes shall be designed with a minimum 3:1
interior slope in accordance with the grading and drainage
plans dated April 27, 1995.
11. Pond aapacity calculations shall be provided prior to the
^ May 3, 1995, Planning Commission meeting. (These have been
submitted as requested.)
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12. The petitioner shall comply with all requirements of the
Anoka County Engineering Department.
13. A semi-traffic circulation plan shall be indicated on the
site plan with the modified access location as required by
the.Anoka County Traffic.Engineering Department.
14. The large commercial vehicle circulation route shall be
clearly marked through the use of informational signs once
the site develops.
15. The petitioner shall be responsible for the cost of the
traffic improvements necessary to accommodate the traffic
generated by the development including signalization of
other improvements as determined 3�y Anoka County or MnDOT
now or in the future.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� WITH MSRB. ItpNDRICR� OQIIIST� SABA AND SIELAFF
VOTING AYE AND M8. BAVAGE VOTING NAY� VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
3. TABLED 4/19/95: PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A PLAT
REOUEST. P.S. #95-02� BY HOME DEPOT USA INC : �
To replat Tract A, Registered Land Survey #130 into three
separate parcels, generally located north of I-694 and east
of East River Road.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to remove from the
table and to re-open the public hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTL, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE pIIBLIC HEARINt� OPEN AT 9t23
P.M.
Mr. Hickok stated the request is to divide the property into
three parcels. Home Depot would own a majority of the site. A
future owner of the retail portion of the building would own the
northerly portion of the parcel. The freestanding retail would
have its own site as well. All of the parcels meet the minimum
standards and with the buildings as proposed would be realistic
projects for the size they are proposing. Staff recommends
approval of the request with the following stipulations:
1. Approval of P.S. #95-02 shall require prior approval of ZOA
#95-04.
2. The petitioner shall comply with all the requirements of the
Anoka County Engineering Department. �.,�
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The petitioner shall provide proof of cross-parking
agreements between the three independent parcels at the time
of transfer. These agreements shall be recorded with the
Anoka County Recorder's Office at the time the final plat is
filed.
The petitioner shall provide a utility agreement between the
three parcels identifying responsibility for repair,
maintenance and replacement. These agreements shall be
recorded with the�Anoka County Recorder's Office at the time
that the final plat is filed.
5e The petitic�ner shall provide a 15 foot bikeway/walkway
easement adjacent to Main Street prior to recording the
final plat.
Ms. Savage asked how staff's recommendation to approve is
aonsistent with the recommendation to deny the rezoning.
Mr. Hickok stated, in order to move this request on, staff had to
take this request independently. Also, the first stipulation
�"'1 states the rezoning must be approved or it cannot go any further.
Staff now has to move beyond the rezoning and can now consider
the plat.
Mr. Saba asked if the traffic study took into account the other
businesses at the site.
Mr. Hickok stated yes. The petitioner did the study based on the
worse case scenario.
Ms. Savage asked if there was a bikeway/walkway along Main
Street.
Mr. Hickok stated currently no. There is a pattern of asking for
the easement as development occurs along Main Street. The City
has almost a complete easement in place for the development of a
path.
Mr. Platt stated the petitioner has no problems with the
stipulations.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Savage, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON KONDRICK
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9s28
,� P. M.
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& ENERGY COMMIBSION MEETIN(� MAY 3 1995 PAGE 20
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to recommend approval
of a Plat Request, P.S. �95-02, by Home Depot USA, Inc., to
replat Tract A, Registered I�nd Survey #130 into three separate
parcels, generally located north of I-694 and east of East River
Road, with the following stipuiations:
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Approval of P.S. #95-02 shall require prior approval of ZOA
#95-04.
The petitioner shall comply with all the requirements of the
Anoka County Engineering Department.
3. The petitioner shall provide proof of cross-parking
agreements between the three independent parcels at the time
of transfer. These agreements shall be recorded with the
Anoka County Recorder's Office at the time the final plat is
filed.
4. The petitioner shall provide a utility agreement between the
three parcels identifying responsibility for repair,
maintenance and replacement. These agreements shall be
recorded with the Anoka County Recorder's Office at the time
that the final plat is filed.
5. The petitioner shall provide a 15 foot bikeway/walkway
easement adjacent to Main Street prior to recording the
final plat.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� WITH MSRS. xONDRICR, OQIIIST� SABA AND SIELAFF
VOTING AYE AND MS. SAVAGE VOTING NAY� VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY MA.TORITY V�TE.
4. TABLES 4/19/95: PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL
USE PERMIT, SP #95-05 BY HOME DEPOT USA INC :
Per Section 205.15.1.C.(1) of the Fridley City Code, to
allow garden centers or nurseries which require outside
display or storage of inerchandise, and per Section
205.15.1.C.(7j of the Fridley City Code, to allow
establishments of the "drive-in" type, selling, serving, or
offering goods or services directly to customers either
waiting in parked motor vehicles or to customers who return
to their vehicles to consume or use the goods or services
while on the premises, located on Tract A, Registered Land
Survey #130, qenerally located north of I-694 and east of
East River Road.
MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to remove from the
table and to re-open the public hearing.
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& ENERGY COMMISSION MEETIATG. MAY 3, 1995 _ PAGB 21
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYBi oICS-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARIN(3 OPEN AT 9:30
P.M.
Mr. Hickok stated he would discuss the stipulation related to the
garden center loca,ted to.the.south end of the buiiding. Staff
� has reviewed this request. Garden centers do become part of
retail uses. The City has had requests from Target and Wal-Mart
and this is in line with the proposals staff has seen. As part
of the special use permit process, staff wants to make sure they
are consistent and the elements of the garden center meet
standards. The area has been redesigned to be more consistent
with the architecture of the building. Staff recommends approval
of the request with the following stipulations:
1. Approval of SP #95-05 shall be contingent upon prior
approval of ZOA #95-94.
2. The architectural detail of the garden center shall be
consistent with the architectural detail of the primary
structure.
� 3. There shall be no outdoor sales of fertilizer, pesticides or
other potential pollutants.
4. There shall be no off-season storage within the garden
center.
5. The developer shall provide sufficient on-site parking to
accommodate garden center patron parking demands.
6. There shall be no outdoor plant sales (outside of the
confinas of the garden center walls).
Mr. Kondrick stated this is not unlike other garden centers in
the community.
Mr. Platt stated, if these are the same stipulations as for other
retailers, they have no problem with that.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to close the public
hearing.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECI�ARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CL088D AT 9:34
P.M.
� Mr. Oquist stated this is part of the package. The stipulations
are there and cover everything.
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& ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING MAY 3 1995 PAGL 22
MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to recommend
approval of Special Use Permit, SP #95-05, by Home Depot USA,
Inc., to allow garden centers or nurseries which require outside
display or storage of inerchandise, and to allow establishments of
the "drive-in" type, selling, serving, or offering goods or
services.directly to��customers either waiting in parked motor
vehicles or to customers who return to their vehiales to consume
or use the goods or services while on the premises, located on
Tract A, Registered Land Survey #130, qenerally located north of
I-694 and east of East River Road, witYi the following
stipulations:
1. Approval of SP #95-05 shall be contingent upon prior
approval of ZOA #95-94.
2. The architectural detail of the garden center shall be
consistent with the architectural detail of the primary
structure.
3. There shall be no outdoor sales of fertilizer, pesticides or
other potential pollutants.
4. There shall be no off-season storage within the garden �
center.
5. The developer shall provide sufficient on-site parking to
accommodata garden center patron parking demands.
6. There shall be no outdoor plant sales (outside of the
confines of the garden center walls).
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, AITB MSRS. RONDRICR, OQIIIST, SABA AND SIELAFF
VOTING AYE AND MS. BAVAGE VOTING NAY, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
Mr. Hickok stated the City Council would hold a special meeting
on May 15 at which time they will set a pubiic hearing for June
12. From there, this item would be considered for action on June
26.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSIOld MEETING OF
APRIL 11, 1995•
MOTION by Ms. Savage, seCOnded by Mr. Oquist, to receive the
April 11, 1995, Appeals Commission minutes.
IIPON A VOICE VOTL, ALL VOTINa AYS, VICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICR
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. �
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MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to adjourn the
meeting.
IIpON A VOICL VOT$, ALL VOTING AYE, VICE-CHAIRPER80N RONDRICR
DECI,ARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND TH8 MAY 3, 1995, PLANNING
COMMIBSION MEETING ADJOIIRNED AT 9s38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lavonn Cooper
Recording Secretary
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Representatives of Home Depat u5�,, �nc. �y= �G.,,......--.--. _
zoning from a combination of M-2, Heavy Iridustrial and C-Z' ��1
Business, to C-3, General Shopping Center. An amenclment to the City's
Comprehensive Plan, from its current Industrial designation, to a
Conunercial designation will be required prior to rezoning.
gUNIl+�lARY OF ISSIIEB: a total of
Home Depot, Inc. plans to construct a complex con'taining
142,316 s.f. of retail space. The Home Depot Store will utilize 103,550
s.f. of that space. The proposed site plan for the facility also shows
an attached 27,972 s.f. Home Depot Garden Centex. Attached to the north
wall of the Home De�t Store is a 26,600 s.f. separately owned retail
facility (owner unlrnawn at this time). Home De�t has also made
provisions for a 5,000 s.f. free-standinq peripheral retail facility
along Main Street. The future of this �ripheral retail use is also yet
to be determined.
To respond to this request, the City must weigh its interest in:
1. Amending the Comprehensive Plan to remove 14.5 acres from the
industrial inventory;
2. Rezoning this combination of 4.7 acres of C-2, General �uusiness
and 9.8 acres of M-2, Heavy Industrial;
3, Extending the existing commercial node further west of Ur�iversity
Avenue into what becomes a second tier of co�nercial activity
PLp�Il�tlNa COI�IlKI88ION ACTIONB:
Planning Conuonission recommen�led approval of a request to rezone, replat
and allow a s�cial use permit for a garden center on this parcel-
RI;Cp�TDED ACTIONB:
Staff recommiends denial of CPA #95-01 to amend the Comprehensive Plan
from Industrial to Coamaercial. The amendment: eliminates the largest
industrial site available in Fridley; would create an island of
comm�ercial in an es'tablished pattern of industrial uses: and it is still
unclear what the impacts to 57'th Avenue, IIniversity Avenue, Mai.n Street
and the Highway 694 exit to IIni= �i ty s� f�u��o��� stipulations
Commnission chooses to recomm�end app
(listed in analysis portion of re�rt).
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C O M P R E H E N 8 I V E
Comprehensive
Planninq Issues:
Site Planninq
Issues:
ParCel
History:
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Approval of a rezoni.ng request on this property
will require a land use amendment from
Industrial to Commercial in the Comprehensive
Plan.
DEVEIAPMENT SITE
In 1974 the Burlington Northern rail lines formed a
Iand Development Corporation to aid in the
development of the rail lines property that lined
their Rail system. Burli.ngton Northern had owned
the property since 1965. A Burlington
representative indicated (i.n 1974j that the property
had not been developed because Burlington had plans
for what they called the Northtown Yards. Their
�ct plans for the Northtown Yards were not certain
and until specific plans were available, the Rail
Company did want to dispose of the property.
Burlington's development division did believe that a
Motel to handle their Northtown rail crews would be
an appropriate use of the land closest to I-694.
In 1976 the City reviewed a request by Burlington
Northern and Carl T. George, Georgetown Motel, to
rezone a 4.6 acre parcel adjacent to I-694. The
rezoning would remove the parcel from the City's
industrial land inventory and allow a C-2, General
business designation to accoYmnodate a motel and
restaurant.
In 1977 the rezoni.ng request to allow the Georgetown
Motel/restaurant development was approved. Neither
the restaurant or the Georgetown Motel complex was
ever built. The land from that point was marketed
as a coaanerciai/ industrial opportunity. The City
has received several inquiries for the 14.5 acres
for industrial development; to date, no formal
requests have been made.
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EpALIIATION OF TSE COMPREHENSIVS PLAN AMENUMENT CR�Tr'RIA
Compatibility of the Prcposed IIse with the Proposed District
The proposed use of the site is a series of 3 retail entities
totalling 142,316 s.f. The speculative retail uses are consistent
with the language of the C-3 district. A C-3 zoning designation is
consistent with a Comprehensive designation of Comnercial.
Compatib3lity of the Proposed District with ABjacent Oses and Zoninq
The land use plan in the City's Comprehensive Plan has the subject
parcel designated as Industrial. The land to the east of this
parcel is designated Co�matercial on the Comprehensive Plan. A C-3,
General Shopping Center complex exists on this parcel.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the areas north, west and south
as Industrial. Industrial uses now occupy a majority of the land
in this area.
** gTIPIILATION** The Comprehensive Plan Amen�tent shall be
approved only after the City has approved ZoA
#95-04, PS �95-02, and SP #95-05.
Impact on Metro�litan Systems
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The following criteria are based on criteria used by the
Metropolitan Council to evaluate plan amenclmen'ts-
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Chanqea to IIrban Service BounBary
The City of Fridley is a first-ring suburb tliat is entirely within
the Urban Service Boundaries as Defined by the Metropolitan Land
Planning Act (Minn. Stats. 473.851-473.872). Impact to the boundary
do not apply i.n to this proposal.
Chanqes to Timinq and Btaqinq of IIrban 8ervice Area -
Staging of the Urban Service area does not apply to this proposal
si.nce the area is within the existing urban service area.
Wastewater Treatment
There will be no increase in the amount of wastew water treatment
as a result of changing the land use from Industrial to Coimnercial.
DisCh3rge to More Than One Metropolitan Intei'ceptor
The flow from this amended area goes to 4-IdS-521 in accordance with
regional plans. The flows will not be diverted from one interceptor
to another.
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A modest increase in the number of vehicle northbound trips on Ma�.ra
Street from the development area south of Highway 694 is also
anticipated.
The traffic study also revealed a degradation of service level at
the intersection of Main Street and 57th Avenue N.E. The pre-
development level drops from an °A�� (from east approach) to�'a °D/B"
(east west approach)
The City Council has asked for additional information regarding the
traffic aspects of this proposal. Specifically, the Council
requested additional information r�arding the intersections of 53rd
Ave N.E., 61st Ave N.E. and trip origination.
** BTIPIILATION ** The Petitioner shall be responsible for the
aost of the traffia improveaneats neaes$arp to
accommodate the traffia qenerated by the
development includinq siqnalization or other
improvements as determined by Anoka County or
MnDot now or in the future.
The City must determine whether the extension of the University/57th
Avenue conmaercial node west of Main Street is appropriate. As an
entire Industrial parcel (assuming the rezoning of the 4.7 acre
parcel to Industrial), the potential traffic count would likely be
lower. This asswnption is based on staff's use of the Barton
Aschman average daily trip generation numbers for a
manufacturi.ng/office complex. Though the Barton Aschman figures
account for less than 10 acres of Industrial, staff multiplied the
potential building size by 3(109 x 3= 327,300) and�determined
that even at 3 times the average daily trips, a manufactur3ng/office
complex would produce 105 less daily trips.
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NORTH:
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Zoning:
Zoning:
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Zoning:
ADJACENT SITES
M-2, Heavy Industrial
M-2, Heavy Industrial
C-3, Gen. Shopping Ctr.
M-2, Heavy Industrial
C-3, Gen. Shopping Ctr.
S-2, Hyde Park
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Use: Rail
lines and _
Use: Vacant
Use: Developed
IIse: Developed
Use: Developed
IIse: Mixed
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The proposed development is not anticipated to have any impact on
the Metropolitan airport. The development will not be detrimentally
impacted by airport noise.
Recreation open Bpace
The only impact to recreation open space
amendment is the addition of an easement
eventual construction on a bikeway/walkway
linkage to the regional trail system.
Housinq
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anticipated by this
that will allow the
that will provide a
This amendment will not impact the City's housing plan (long term
or short term goals) .
Employment
It is anticipated that between 150 and 200 full and part-ti.me jobs
will supplement the City's employment mix as a result of this
development.
BTIPDLATIONB AND REOOI�NDATION
Since the Planning Coamnission recoimnended on a 4-1 vote to change
n the zoning, a recoimnendation to amend the land use plan is
appropriate.
��
Staff recoaunends denial of rezoning request CPA #95-01 given our
previous recoaanendation to deny the rezoning. If the Coamaission
elects to reconimend approval of this request, staff recommends the
following stipulations:
1. Approvals of ZOA 95-04, PS 95-02, and SP 95-05
2. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment will � required
acre parcel is to be rezoned. Al1 fees related
the amendment will be born by the petitioner.
if this 14.5
to processing
3. The petitioner shall provide verification of approval of the
storm water manaqement plan from The Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the Six Cities Watershed District.
4. The Petitioner shall be responsible for the cost of the
traffic improvements necessary to accomm�odate the traffic
generated by the development including signalization of other
improvements as determined by Anoka County or MnDot now or in
the future.
6
D A T A B H E E T
Petition For: A Comprehensive Plan Amendment from a Industrial to
Comnnercial
Location r-
of� Property: West of the intersection of Main Street and 57th
Avenue.
Leqal Description
of Property: Tract A, Registered Land Survey #130, generally
located north of I-694 and East of East River Road
(West of Main Street, fronti.ng on Main).
Size: 14.5 acres "
Topoqraphy: Gradually sloped upward toward I-694. The parcel
sits slightly lower than the surrounding roadways.
Existinq
veqetation:
Esistinq
Zoninq/
Plattinq:
Availability
of Municipal
IItilities:
Vehicular
Access:
PeBestrian
AcCess:
Public
Hearinq
Comments:
Small trees, field grasses.
M-2, Heavy Industrial, Registered I�and Survey #130.
Available
3 access points have been planned from Mai.n Street.
A 15' bikeway/walkway easement exists along -
Minutes attached
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ASSESSOR'S OFFICE
I��+IORANDUM
To: Scott Hickok, Planning Assistant r-
From: Leon Madsen, City Assessor -
Stibject: Home Depot project tax and value estimates
Date: April 28, 1995
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Attached are my estimates of vaiue and talces, for the proposed project and alternative.
I have allocated land areas as I felt apgropriate. I.et me know if you, or anyone, needs
additional detail or whatever.
HUME DEPOT PR�JECT
COMPARISON OF ALTERNATIVES
HOME DEPQT PROPQSAL Est. ENN
Retail �simi�r to Sam's Club}
� 11Q,716 SF on 484,OOOSF site $4,648,800
R�il { s'mnilar ta Slumberland}
� 26,6ti0 SF on 106,0005F site $1,3'L8,100
Fast Food �sim. to M�ar�lds}
@ 5,�O�.SF an 4U,OO�F site $484,400
Tatals 461300
INDUSTRIAL CtIMPAWSON
(Sim. to Sheet Metal Conn.}
an 630,(�OSF site
Est. Tax
$270,142
$75,747
$26,357
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MEMOR.ANDUM TO:
FftOM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
INTRODUCTION
Todd Mosher, Greenberg Farrow
Greg Gaides �' ��
Apri128, 1995
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Technical Memorandum for Phase 2 Home Depot Traffic Study:
1�affic Impact Study
Home Depot USA, Inc. proposes to develop a site located in Fridley, Minnesota. The site is
approximately 14.5 acres and is surrounded by 57th Avenue NE to the north, Main Street to
the east, I-694 to the south, and Burlington Northern Railroad to the west. The proposed
site development would include a 103,550 square foot Home Depot store alongside an
unspecified retail development consisting of 26,600 square feet. A 5,000 square foot outlot i�
also being proposed and could consist of a restaurant use. Access to the site would be
provided via two driveways along Main Street. One driveway would be located opposite 57th
Avenue NE and the other between 420 and 560 feet to the south.
� Barton-Aschman was retained by Greenberg Farrow to complete a traffic impact study for
this proposal. The study takes a traditional approach toward the determination of the traffic
impact of the proposed development. Specifically, the study addresses:
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• Analysis of existing traffic conditions.
• �ip generation of the proposed development.
• Post-development forecasts of traffic volumes on the surrounding' street system.
• Intersection capacity analysis at key driveways and intersections surrounding the
site.
• Identification of traffic impacts and recommendations regarding improvements to the
local infrastructure surrounding the development.
E%IISTING CONDITIONS
There exists a number of roadways within the vicinity of the site. Figure 1 shows the
surrounding street system and the corresponding average annual daily traffic volumes. The
site is about one-quarter of a mile west of the Interstate 694/University Avenue tState
Highway 57) interchange. University Avenue is a four-lane divided roadway with left- and
right-turn lanes. �Yaffic volumes on University Avenue range from 22,500 vehicles per day
(vpd) south of the interchange to 37,500 vpd immediatelY north of the intsrchange. The
other primary north-south street in the area is Main Street (County ftoad 102). It is a two-
lane roadway with parking lanes on both sides. Daily trafiic volumes range from 2,900 vpd
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An Equal OppoRunity Employer
TABLE 1
TRIP GENERATION FOR. PROPOSED DEVELOPMENTI• Z
Development ITE Code Area (s� �7rips In Out
Home Depot 812 103,5�0 325 153 r- 172
�� � 815 26,600 115 57 58
ReStaurant 833 5,000 200 106 94
Subtotal — — 640 316 324
Shared 1`rips -- -- (65) (33) {32)
Pass-By Z�ips — -- (50) (25) (2�)
�T T�T� — -- 525 258 267
1Basecl On ITE Tizv Generatinn Man��n1_
2Weekday P.M. peak hour of adjacent street traffi.c
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Certain reductions (e.g. shared trips and pass-by trips) were made to the "raw" trip
generation sub-total listed in Table 1. Shared trips account for shoppers who make a trip to
more than one development within the property. Shared trip rates are influenced by the
compatibility of the different developments on the site. A shared trip rate of 10 percent was
applied to the trip generation sub-totals shown in Table 1.
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A further modi.fication to the "raw" trip generation sub-total in Table 1 was made to reflect
pass-by trip behavior. Z'his does not reduce the trip generation for the developmen� Rathex°,
it assumes that a proportion of the development traffic is already on the street system and is
diverted to the development. Pass-by trip percentages will typically vary by development
type. A pass-by trip rate of 25 percent was applied to the restaurant property. ITE studies
have indicated that pass-by trip rates range from 25 to 56 percent for fast-food restaurants.
The pass-by trip rate used is appropriate given the relatively low tra�c volumes on Main
Avenue.
Because the proposed development would require a change in zoning, two alternative
development scenarios that represent the range of options allowable under the existing
zoning regulations were evaluated for comparison purpases. Z�rip generation for the
alternative development scenarios were determined using the ITE Tizp Generation Manual.
The land uses selected were based upon their compatibility wit,h surrounding land uses,
number of similar land uses in the area, and accessibility to the site. The purpose of
creating the alternative scenarios were to determine what impact the change in zoni.ng
would have on trip generation. The scenarios should not imply that the land would be
developed as described. Rather, they represents examples of how the land could be
developed, recognizing the constraints outlined above.
The first alternative scenario developed includes a?8.100 square foot manufacturing
buildiag with an additiona131,000 square feet of accompanying business offices on the
property zoned M-2. The G21and uses would include a 12-pleu movie theater (about 50,000 �
square feet) and a 5,OU0 square foot fast food restaurant without a drive-through window.
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i'"'� to 4,000 vpd. Fifty-Seventh Avenue NE is a four-lane roadway between Mai.n Street and
University Avenue. The average annuai daily traffic volume along this segment is 5,300 vpd.
T�uning movement volumes were collected in Apri11994 at the following tl�u'ee intersections
near the site for the weekday P-M. peak hour of traffic, at the direction of the City of Fridley.
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�� University Avenue and 57th Avenue NE
• Mai.n Street and 57th Avenue NE
• Main Street and 61st Avenue NE
The peak hour was determined to be from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. Figure 2 shows the turning
movement volumes d„*�� tlie weekday P.M. peak hour.
A capacity analysis was performed for the P.M. peak hour at each of the three intersections
usi.ng standard Highway Capa.city Macnual methodology. The results of the analysis are
suinmarized in terms of a level of service, which is a measure of the average delay
experienced by motorists as they attempt to travel through an intersection. Level of service
is expressed in terms of a letter grade ranging from A through F. Level of Service A is
representative of very little delay while Level of Service F represents excessive delay. For
signalized intersections in urban areas, Level of Service D is generally considered to be
acceptable for peak hour operations. Level of Service E is usually acceptable for stop-
controlled intersections.
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Table 1 summarizes the level of service analysis for each of the three intersections.
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TABLE 1
INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMAKY--EXISTIl�TG P.M. PEAK HOUR
CONDITIONS
Intersection
University Avenue/57th Avenue NE
Mai.n Street/57th Avenue NE
Mai.n Street/61st Avenue NE
East approach
Level of Service
D
A1
A
Field observations of the three intersections were generally consistent with the above
analysis. However, the observed traffic patterns at University Avenue/57th Street NE did
pose some concerns. Specifically, traffic northbound on University Avenue is frequently
backed-up to the Interstate 694 off ramp. Consequently, traffic merging onto University
Avenue from the off ramp that is destined to make a left-turn onto 57th Avenue NE has a
difficult time making the necessary lane changes.
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Past ITE studies indicate that pass-by trip rates for supermarkets typically range from 9 to ^
56 percent. A pass-by trip rate of 10 percent was applied to the supermarket, reflecting the
low traffiic volumes on the ac�jacent street.
TABLE 3
TRIP GENERATION FOft SECOND ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT SCENARip
UNDER EXISTING ZONINGI�
Development I1'E Area (sfl Z�ips In Out
Code
Manufacturing (Zone M-2) 140 78,100 60 32 28
Offices (Zone M-2) 710 31,000 80 14 66
Subtotal (Zone M-2) -- — 140 46 94
Discount Supermarket (Zone G2) 854 65,000 635 305 330
Subtotal (Zone G2) -- -- 635 305 330
Subtotal (Zones M-2 and G2) -- — 775 351 424
Shared 1�ips — -- (0) (0) (0)
Pass-By Z�ip — -- (65) (29) (36)
�T TOT� — -- 710 322 388
1Based on ITE Trip Generation Manuarl
2Weekday P.M. peak hour of adjacent street traf�ic
Conclusions
The proposed Home Depot deeelopment will attract a number of trips roughly equal to that
attractec� by other development scenarios allowed under the existing zoning regulations
during the weekday P.M. peak hour of tra�c.
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TR.IP GENER.ATION
The traf�c generated by a development is a function of the development size, land use, and
time of day. It was determined bY the City of Fridley that the P.M. peak hour of traffic
should govern the analysis. Trip generation was determined using the most recent edition of
the ITE Trip Generation Manual. This manual is the standard source for trip generation
rates for various development types. Table 2 summarizes the estimated trip generation of
the development.
TABLE 2
TRIP GENERATION FOR DEVELOPMENT1.2
Development
Home Depot
R,etail
Restaurant
Subtotal
Shared Trips
Pass-By 1�ips
NET TOTAL
ITE Code
812
815
Area tsfl � Trips
103,550 325
26,600 115
833 5,000 200
_ � 640
M � (65)
__ __ (50)
-- -- 525
1Based on ITE 1Yip Generation Manual
�Weekday p,M, peak hour of adjacent street traY£ic
In
153
57
106
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(33)
{25)
528
Out
172
58
94
324
(32)
(25)
267
Certain reductions (e.g. shared trips and pass-by trips) were made to the "raw" trip .
generation sub-total listed in Table 2. 5hared trips account for shoppers who make a trip to
more than one development within the property. Shared trip rates are influenced by the
compatibility of the different developments on the site. A shared trip rate of 10 percent was
applied to the trip generation sub-totals shown in Table 2.
A further modification to the "raw" trip generation sub-total in Table 2 was made tc� reflect
pass-by trip behavior. This does not reduce the trip generation for the development. R,ather,
it assumes that a proportion of the development traffic is already on the street system and is
diverted to the development. Pass-by trip percentages will typicaIlY varY by development
type. A pass-by trip rate of 25 percent was applied to the restaurant property. IT'E studies
have indicated that pass-by trip rates range from 25 to 56 percent for fast-food restaurants.
The pass-by trip rate used is appropriate given the relatively low traffic volumes on Main
Avenue.
As Table 2 indicates, 525 trips will be generated by the site during the weekday P.M. peak
hour. The distribution of those trips is expected to be roughly 50 percent in an.d 50 percent
out.
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TR.IP DISTR.IBUTION AND ASSIGNMENT
The new trips generated by the development were distributed to the surroun �
network accor � street
dvng to the trip distribution on Figure 3. The trip distribution was determined
using a market study provided by Home Depot for the proposed site. The market study was
useful in identifying the trade area for the proposed site. Socioeconomic data (number of
households) for every traffic an.alysis zone within the trade area was obtained fr�n
Metropolitan Council and was subsequently aggregated into regions according to desirable
travel paths. Thus, each region represented a grouping of traffic analysis zones having trips
(which were in direct proportion to the number of households) accessing the site from a
particular roadway (ultimately either Main Street or 57th Avenue NE. As Figure 3
indicates, it was determined that most of the traffic would access the site from 57th Avenue
NE.
�gure 4 shows the total post-development traffic during the weekday P.M. peak hour. It
represents the sum of the existing traffic and new site traffic less pass-by trips.
SIGNAL WARRANr ANALYSIS
A signal warrant analysis based on Minnesota Manual on Uniform 1�affic Control Devices
(MMUTCD) methodology was conducted for the intersection of Main Street and 57th Avenue
NE. The analysis was performed using existing traffic volumes and post-development
volumes for the average weekday P.M. peak hour.
The results of the analysis are shown on Figure 5. In order for this location to satisfy the ,�
peak hour volume warrant criteria, the particular combination of traffic volumes entering
the intersection would have to fall above the lowest of the three curves shown (1 Lane and 1
Lane). As Figure 5 indicates, neither scenario warranted a traffic signal based upon peak
hour volumes. However, other MMUTCD warrant criteria may be satisfied. It is �
recommended that the intersection be monitored periodically to determine if this is the case.
POST-DEVELOPMENT LEVEL OF SEKVICE ANALYSIS
A level of service analysis similar to that performed for the existing traffic volumes was
agai.n conducted for the post-development volumes. Table 3 summarizes the analysis and
also provides a comparison against the results for the existing volumes.
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INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SEftVICE SUMMARY
Level of Service
Intersection
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Mai.n StreetJ57th Avenue NE AI DBZ
Main StreetJ6lst Avenue NE A A
Main Street/South Site Access Drivewa N/A Bs
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As Table 3 indicates, the development does not chan.ge the levels of service at the
intersections analyzed, ezcept at Main Street/57th Avenue NE. The reason for the change in
level of service at that location is in part due to the change from a T-intersection to a four-
legged intersection. Level of Service D is generally acceptable for this type of intersection,
however. The analysis assumed that this intersection would have two-way stop control (e.g.
traffic on Main Street would not be required to stop). It should also be noted that the post-
development level of service analysis at t,he signalized intersection (University Avenuel57th
Avenue NE) was performed using signal timing parameters similar to those used for the
existing conditions analysis. This min;mizes disruption to traffic progression along ,�
University Avenue.
CONCLUSIONS
The following conclusions are made concerning the traffc impacts of the development:
1. Despite the additional tra�c that will be generated by the development, the
intersections that were studied will maintain their current levels of service. The only
intersection to experience a drop in level of service is at Main Street and 57th Avenue
NE. However, this intersection will operate at Level of Service D which is generally
acceptable for this type of intersection. Also, the warrant analysis indicated that this
intersection does not warrant a traffic signal based on peak hour volumes.
2. No improvements are required at the intersection of University Avenue and 57th
Avenue NE as a result of the additional traffic generated by the site. However, certain
existing deficiencies (not related to proposed development) were identified. These
included: (1) traffic queues extending south along University Avenue from 53rd Avenue
NE to a point near the intersection with the Interstate 694 north ramps, and (2) an
undesirable weaving pattern for northbound motorists merging onto University Avenue
from the Interstate 694 off-ramp and destined to turn left unto 53rd Avenue NE.
3. As a result, the Home Depot development will not significantly impact negatively the �„�
traffic conditions at the locations studied.
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pLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 19 1995 PAGS 23
neighborhood. Rezoning the parcel to a commercial designation
would afford a wider variety of pertnitted uses on the site.
Ms�: McPherson stated the last zoning criteria is complyin ith
the proposed uses of the proposed district requirements
Because there was not a specific proposal to evaluate, s.
McPherson could not comment on compliance with the d' trict
requirements. However, unlike the M-1 district re irements,
rezoning this to parcel to C-2 would aliow it to eet the minimum
lot area requirements of the C-2 district. Any future use would
be required to comply with the requirements o the C-2 district.
Ms. McPherson stated that the Assessing artment has requested
that the petitioner sign a form to combi e the three parcels into
one tax parcel.
Ms. McPherson stated that staff is ecommending that the Planning
Commission recommend approval of e request to the City Council
with one stipulation:
1. The petitioner
parcel.
the parcels into one tax
Mr. Dave Meyer stated he rently owns the property and is
trying to sell it. At e present ti.me it is unsaleable. He has
sold all of the other arcels in the area and he feels this
parcel needs to be r zoned before it can be sold.
MOTION by Mr. Oqu'st, seconded by Mr. Sielaff to close the public
hearing at 9:53 .m.
IIPON A VOIC$ OTE, ALL VO'1'INt3 AYl� � CBAZ��'�ON �� D$CLARED
THE PIIBLIC .ARING CL03ED. �
MOTION b Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba to recommend
annrova of Rezoning Request, ZOA #95-03.
VOICE VOTE � ALI+ �ERS `10TIN(� AYE � CHAIRPERSON NEWMAN
ID THE MOTION CARRIED D1�Il�INIMOIISLY.
s�his request will go before the City Cotuicil for consideration on
May 22, 1995.
3. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY PLAT
,.�,,,��., ., � .0 o�_n� nv unMF. DEpOT , IISA . INC .
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To replat Tract A, Registered Land Survey �130 into three
,� separate parceis, generally located north of I-694 and east of
East River Road.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PE�2MgT �gs
#95 05. BY HOME DEPOT USA INC _
Per Section 205.14.1_C.(11j of the Fridley City code, to allor�
garden centers or nurseries which require outside display or
storaqe of inerchandise, and per Section 205.15.1C.(7) of the
Fridley City Code, to allow establishments of the Mdrive-in�e
type, selling, serving, or offering goads or services direc�,��
to customers either waiting in parked motor vehicles or to
customers who return to their vehicles to consume or use the
goods or services while on"the premises, located on Tract A,
Registered Land Survey �130, generally located north of I-69� ��d
east of East River Road.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING RE ITEST ���
�95-04, BY HOME DEPOT USA INC
To rezone from C-2, General Business and M-2, Heavy Industrial to
C-3, General Shopping Center District, located on Tract A,
Registered Land Survey �130, generally located north of I-694 and ��
east of East River Road.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. ICondrick to waive the reading
of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing at 9a55
p.m.
QPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMggRg ypTING AYE� CgAIRPERSON NEWMAY�T
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRI�;D AND Tgy ppBLIC gE�ING OpENED.
Mr. Hickok stated this is a request by Home Depot, Inc. to �r�����
the"property located west of Main Street south of a line stra�.���
across from 57th Avenue N.E. between the Burlington Northerr'
property and Main Street, north of Hiqhway 694. .
Mr. Hickok stated that the current zoninq on the property is a
combination of M-2, Heavy Industrial (9.8 acresj, and C-2,
General Business (4.2 acres). The requested use of the site
would allow a site plan of nearly 144,000 square feet for retail
sales. The primary user for the facility would be 111,716 square
foot Home Depot facility. Home Depot is a large home improvement
retailer founded in 1978 in Georqia. This would be one of the
first Home Depot stores in the metropolitan area. The requested
zoning to aliow this facility to be constructed is C-3, General
Shopping Center.
Mr. Hickok stated the Comprehensive Plan issue is one that would �
require an amendment, removinq 14.5 acres from the Industrial
land inventory in Fridley and changing it to Commercial. This
amendment would have to be aAprnved by the City Council and
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forinalized through the Metropolitan Council.
Mr, Hickok stated the second of the issues involves the rezoning
of the-existing industrial and commercial zoning to an all
commercial site of 14.5 acres.
Mr. Hickflk stated the third issue would be the loss of the City's
largest remaining industrial parcel.
Mr. Hickok stated the fourth issue involves extending the
existing commercial node further to the west of University Avenue
into what becomes a second-tier of commercial activity west of
Main Street.
Mr. Hickok stated the fifth deals with traffic concerns as they
relate to the site. First, the volume generated by 14.5 acres of
commercial has been calculated by Barton-Aschman & Associates who
represent the developer on the traffic issues. The consultant
has provided numbers as staff has requested which would give the
City a comparative analysis between the development of this site
as C-3 as requested and also what would happen to the traffic
numbers in the event that site developed as it is currently
zoned. The volume of all commercial traffic will nearly match
the current zoninq. The industrial portion of the site has a
lower volume of traffic. In the event that the entire site was
industrial and one took those numbers two or three times just for
comparison sake using the entire site rather than just the 9.8
acres, traffic would be in the area of closer to 500 average
daily trips as opposed to the anticipated 525 to 720 Home Depot
trips.
Mr. Hickok stated that access to the site would be via l-694,
crossing University Avenue (Hwy. 47) turning to the left at 57th
Avenue to appraach the new facility. Southbound traffic on
University Avenue would turn right onto 61st Avenue. Barton-
Aschman & Associates has done some traffic counts at these
intersections to provide more detail about the movements in the -
current traffic seen at those corners. There are also some
unknown impacts. There is visibility to I-694 but there is not
direct access to 694. What is meant by unknown impacts is the
traffic movements through secondary streets to find the site.
Finally, there is no access to the west. 57th Avenue would serve
the site from University Avenue and from the north and south,
Main Street would serve the site.
Mr. Hickok stated that staff's recommendation on the rezoning
related to some questions about traffic impacts. The rezoning of
�'� this land also has the requests for the preliminary plat and
special use permit somewhat hinged.
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Mr. Hickok provided information to the commissioners in regard to
the consideration of the preliminary plat request. He sta`Eed the
current lot configuration at this time is one large lot. The
proposed lot configuration would provide for Lot 1 which would be
10.6 acres (Home Depot sitej, Lot 2 which would be 2.7 acres (an
unknown retailer that would own their own site but be attached to
the Home Depot store), and Lot 3 which would be 1.2 acres
(potential fast food sitej for a total of 14.5 acres.
Mr. Hickok stated the Engineering Staff and Planning staff
reviewed information and noted that Lot 2 frontage onto Main
Street had been an issue earlier. They were just given a new
site plan which reworks the frontage of Lot 2 and also some of
the site access issues that were brought up by Anoka County.
The remaining issues were access drive locations and circulation,
necessity for cross parki.ng easements {the site pian is designed
in a manner that would allow cross parkingj, necessity for
interior utility agreements (it would be the desire of the
Engineering staff to loop the utilities so that water does not
stagnate in the utility system and therefore the loop system
would require interior utility agreements) and necessity for
street and utility easements (the county has indicated that they �
do not see a need for additional right of way width at�Main
Street however the Public Works Department has historically
required a 15 foot bikeway/walkway easement along the west side
of Main �Street as those sites developj. ,
Mr. Hickok stated the county has given the City a letter �
indicating two access points should be the maximum for this site
and in response to this letter, the developer has provided a site
plan that shows a re configured southern access point that is
further away form 694 than originally proposed and to the north
the access has been modi.fied with some anticipation on the site
plan of getting permission to line up that access point with the
intersection. The county did indicate that they would like to
see that be lined up and a full access intersection which would
require some additional land acquisition or at least agreements
with the property owners to the north.
Mr. Hickok noted that Home Depot, Inc. would like to construct a
27,972 square fvot outdoor qarden center. The code requires that
garden centers and nurseries that are outside have a Special Use
Permit prior to construction. The center would be attached to
the store. The summary of issues related to this request are
1) the architectural detail should be consistent with the
primary structure;
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2j no off-season storage in the garden center area of other
garden materials;
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3) no outdoor sales or storage of fertilizer, pesticides or
other potential pollutants;
4) .adequate parking must be available to accommodate-the
g�rden center customers; 5) no plant sales outside of the
fence detail are to take place.
Mr. Hickok stated that in all of the three uses, staff has
recommended that the commission open the public hearing, take
public comments and table the action until May 3rd. The site
plan was just received and the staff has not had an opportunity
to fully evaluate the modifications in the site plan as they
relate to storm water run-off and some of the other issues.
Mr. Kondrick stated it is his understanding that access to this
property will come from three different places; 57th Avenue past
Holiday, another would be 61st Avenue west to Main Street and
down to the site and the third would be across the bridge and
then to University Avenue. He was wondering how many cars they
e�cpect to generate.
Mr. Sielaff asked about the issue of loading and unloading at the
front part of the buiiding.
Mr. Hickok stated in discussions with the representative of Home
Depot, this is an important part of their retail operations.
This portion of the building front to back is warehouse lumber
and it gives an opportunity for the customers to drive up under
the canopy and have their lumber loaded into the vehicle at that
overhead door. Staff did express some concerns about a loading
dock on the front of the building and the impacts of that. The
developer has responded by saying that they are lookinq at
alternatives to having the door viewed from Main Street. Mr.
Hickok noted�that there is a kneewall which is in front of that
overhead door, but stated the developer could provide further
information in regard to this issue�.
Mr. iiickok stated the code as it is written states that loading
docks be located in the side yard or the rear yard of the
facility. In the case of the Holiday Plus store, located near
the proposed development site, he noted that it is located at the
side yard and they do have some loading in the rear yard. The
proposed Home Depot is designed to face Main Street.
Mr. Hickok stated if the land were to be developed today with the
M-2 and C-2 designations, lwith a typical industrial use on the
M-2 and a typical commercial use on C-2, possibly a theater) the
trade-off in car counts was a very insiqnificant difference. In
terms of issue of where that traffic might be coming from, staff
did ask the developer in past discussions, to look at 57th Avenue
as cars come off from University Avenue through the intersection
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Mr. Piatt stated yes, it will be completely enclosed by glass.
They sell a lot of very large office-type plants. It is �n
actual greenhouse. -
Mr. Kondrick asked how the size of the facility compares to
Menards.
Mr. Platt stated that Home Depot is bigger by 40% than most
Menards stores in the area. They merchandise their qoods on
pallets. It is very similar to a warehouse operation. One
difference from Menards is Home Depot does not have an outdoor
lumber yard. �
Mr. Oquist asked where other materials such as dirt, cement,
block and patio blocks are sold.
Mr. Platt stated these materials are sold out of the outdoor area
but that is in an area that is behind the greenhouse area.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the trip generation comparison which was
completed by Barton-Aschman & Associates was for just retail
^ customers.
Mr. Platt responded yes.
Mr. Sielaff asked about supply trucks or delivery trucks.
Mr. Platt stated Home Depot receives most of its goods via common
carrier includinq their lumber and so a lot of the truck traffic
depends on the volume of the store, etc. Their basic receiving
hours are 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. He would have to assume that it
would be similar to any other retail operation that has.common
carrier service. This might be esti.mated at 15 trucks per day
including UPS, RPS, etc.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the delivery trucks have large trailers.
Mr. Platt stated sometimes a delivery truck will come in with one
pallet of goods - it may have a number of deliveries to different
locations.
Mr. Saba asked how soon they would be planning to begin
construction of the facility.
Mr. Platt stated they would like to begin as soon as possible.
They would really like to be enclosed before the frost sets in
this Fall.
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Mr. oquist asked if there would be any concerns about the
additional truck traffic on the streets.
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Mr. Hickok stated he did not foresee a problem as these roads
were designed for industrial users. F-
Mr. Kondrick asked if there were any concerns with trucks being
able to make the turns at the Main Street and 57th Avenue
intersection.
Mr. Greg Frank, representinq Home Depot, stated some type of
easement may be requested, however even without it, they feel
they could still have a workable intersection.
The trucks would most likely come in off 57th Avenue. Getting
out of the lot may be a bit more difficult for them.
Ms. McPherson stated that she had a conversation with Mr. Richard
Murphy who owns a warehouse near the site and he indicated that
their trucks are utilizing 57th Avenue as well as coming off of
East River Road. He did foresee a problem.
Ms. Paul LaDuke of Lino Lakes stated they own the lot on 57th
Avenue and 57th Place. Holiday owns the empty lot next to
theirs. They have had a chance to sell, but Holiday does not
want to sell. Their lot would certainly be accessible to Home
Depot for their trucks to turn around, but they may not be able
to get Holiday to sell their lot.
Mr. Paul"I�Duke of Lino Lakes stated as a customer, if he were•
coming east on 694, he would probably chose to exit on Univers�ty
Avenue, go right for approximately one block and then go through
the neighborhood to get to Main Street.
Mr. Newman informed Mr. platt that the staff has recommended that
the Planning Commission table action until May 3rd, and asked-if
these are time tables the Home Depot can live with.
Mr. Platt stated this was discussed at a meeting with the staff.
If the Planning Commission feels they need more time, it is
acceptable to�them.
Mr. Newman stated this would allow staff to review the new site
plan. He noted that they would plan to continue the Public
Hearing on May 3rd. He asked the commissioners to comment on the
proposal.
Mr. Saba stated he has been in a Home Depot store and he was very
impressed with the overall cleanliness and quality of the
operation.
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Mr. Oquist stated he feels the proposal looks like a nice �
package. He noted the property seems somewhat landlocked, but
the deveioper does not have concerns about it, and feels they can
work it out. He asked if staff could foresee any problems with
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Metro Council in regard to the rezoning of the property.
Mr. Hickok stated the Metropolitan Council will analyze fr�m a
sewer standpoint and from a transportation standpoint and they
will look at the City's Comprehensive Plan and whether there are
any deficiencies in the updates. Al1 of these will be a part of
the equation as they evaluate minor amendments. He would
anticipate that this will be only a minor amendment and something
they should be able to move forward, however he cannot guarantee
this. Staff will start working with Metro Council on this issue
so that things can work simultaneously and will stress to Metro
Council the urgency of Home Depot's schedule.
Mr. Kondrick stated he also has been in a Home Depot store. He
feels they have a good reputation and would be an asset to our
community.
Ms. Modig stated she feels it looks like a good plan.
Mr. Sielaff stated his only concern is about traffic. He stated
when he comes off of 694 coming from the east and tries to get
� all the way over to the left lane on University Avenue he
sometimes has difficulty, especially during peak hours.
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Mr. Newman stated he does have a concern about the loss of a
large industrial site. They are a rare premium. The proposal
itself he has no problem with. He would like to make sure that
with the proposal a lot of traffic isn't being dumped onto 53rd
Avenue into the residential community.
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Oquist to continue the Public
Hearings to May 3, 1995, and table action on PS #95-02, SP #95-
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IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON NEWMAN
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANZMOII83,Y. �
6.
MEETIPTG OF MARCH 6. 1995.
MOTION by Mr. Rondrick, seconded by Mr. S a, to receive the
Parks & Recreation Commission minutes , 1995.
IIPON A VOICE VOTL� ALL VOTINt3 AYE� RPERSON NEAMAN DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
7. CEIVE THE MINUTES O HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
UTHO ITY OF MARCH 1995
MOTION by Mr. Oqui , seconded by Mr. Rondrick to receive the
Housing and Rede opment Authority minutes of March 9, 1995.
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UPON A VOICE VOTH, AI�L ypTING�AYE, VICE-C:
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE JOINT
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION
8:26 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER:
I�Y RONDRItR
�COMMI88ION AND
ADJOIIRNED AT
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Vice-Chairperson Kondrick called the May 3,/1995,' Planning
Commission meeting to order at 8:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Dave ICondrick, LeRoy Oquist, Diane Savage,
Brad Sielaff, Dean aba
Dave Newman, Conni� Modig
others Present: Scott Hickok, Pla ing Coordinator
Tim Platt, Home pot
Bill Hawkins, Ho e Depot
Todd Mosher, Gr nberg Farron
Greg Frank, McC mbs, Frank, Roos
Greg Gaides, Ba on-Aschman Associates, Inc.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 19 1995 PLANNI G COMMISSION MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded b Ms. Savage, to approve the
April 19, 1995, Planning Commissi n meeting minutes as written.
IIPON A VOICE i10TS, ALL pOTING
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED U
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by
April 26, 1995, Planning Commis
IIPON A VOICE VOT$� ALL ppTING
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED U;
VICE-CHAIRPERSON KONDRICR
II3LY.
. Sielaff, to approve the
n meeting minutes as written.
, VICE-CHAIRPERSON KONDRICR
MOIISLY.
2. TABLED 4�19/95: PiTBLIC HEARING� CONSIDERATION OF A
REZONING REOIIEST, ZOA #95-04. BY HOME DEPOT USA. INC.:
To rezone from C-2, General Business, and M-2, Heavy
Industrial, to C-3, General Shopping Center District,
located on Tract A, Registered Land Survey #130, generally
located north of I-694 and east of East River Road.
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MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to remove fromrthe
table and to re-open the public hearing.
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Mr. Iiickok stated the request is threefold. The first of the
three requests is a rezoning request for 14.5 acres located west
of Main Street just east of the Burlington Northern rail line and
north of I-694. At the April meeting, the commission had an in
depth discussion about the proposal, and staff had a number of
items they wanted to tresent the rezoni g request�withla evening,
staff is prepar p
recommendation.
Mr. Hickok stated the request relates to a combination of
properties including 9.8 acres of M-2, Heavy Industrial, and 4.7
acres of C-2, General Business. The proposal is for a large
retail complex containing 142,316 square feet of retail space.
Of that, Home Depot would be the primary user using 103,550
square feet and there would be an attached garden center using
27,972 square feet; an attached retail space with 26,600 square
feet; and a detached peripheral retail facility with 5,000 square
feet.
Mr. Hickok stated there are issues related to this request.
First, an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to remove 14.5
acres from the industrial inventory would be required. On the
City Comprehensive Plan, the land use plan shows the industrial
designated land. West of Main Street, there is a large
industrial development area. The City does have other large
industrial development areas in the northern portion of the City.
Across from this site, there is a commercial property that is
zoned C-3, General Shopping Center. North of 57th Avenue is
commercial property zoned C-2, General Business. The primary
roads in this area are I-694 and University�Avenue to 57th which
would serve this site.
Mr. Hickok stated an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is
moving along. Staff has prepared an application to begin the
amendment to the plan. Staff will run that simultaneously so
that would be forwarded to the City Council and the Metropolitan
Council would be notified of the modifications. Much of the
modification is staff paperwork.
� Mr. Hickok stated the property is currently zoned M-2, Heavy
Industrialenter Cto�theneast anaic-�2S�General Business�norrth of
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57th Avenue and east of the site. There is M-2, Heavy �-
Industrial, to the north, to the west, and to the south_
Mr. Hickok stated one issue is that this rezoning would mean the
loss of the City's largest remaining industrial parcel. Loaking
at this-site, the 14.5 acres is not all industrial. at this tiffie
but a combination of-C-2 and M-2. The Comprehensive Plan is
designated entirely for industrial at this time. In terms o� �1�e
Plan, if this weze rezoned to an industrial use, an amendmenf
would not be necessary. ��. � -
Mr. Hickok stated there were tr�ffic concerns discussed at the
last meeting and these have been discussed with the Home Depot
traffic analysts. He is very pleased with their very complete
traffic analysis related to this project. The zoning as it
exists today with the combination of heavy industrial and
commercial would generate nearly an identical number amount of
traffic to this rezoned use at C-3. In the staff report, there
is information on.what an industrial user might expect in average
daily trips and that is considerably lower. There are some
existinq conditions. The northbound IIniversity lanes back up
occasionaliy at the 57th Avenue intersection under current f
conditions. Cars exiting I-694 qoing northbound on University t,_
are forced to travel across a number of lanes to turn left on
57th• 57th Avenue has a service level of "D". The number of
cars that would be generated by the Home Depot would not take ,i�.t
beyond the "D" service level. An impact that you might expect is
at the intersection of Main Street and 57th Avenue. This
intersection is currently in an "A" candition. With development
of this site, staff could expect degradation in movement at this
intersection to a "D" condition.
Mr. Hickok stated they had asked for more information on where
the traffic would be coming from. They anticipate that 60% of
the traffic would be on 57th Avenue, 30g south of 57th along Main
Street; and 10% using the area narth of 57th on Main Street.
This would be the distribution during peak hours which is the
worse case scenario.
Mr. Kondrick asked if these numbers reflect what is happening now
or what is expected to happen after development.
Mr. Hickok stated this is based on the Home Depot impact to the
roadways after development.
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Mr. Hickok stated one aoncern is exactly what are the numbers
that might use 61st Avenue to get to the site. There is some ^
impact. The study looked at pre and post development traffic ry
counts. There is a difference of 17o tri s ��
197 post-development making its way up Mai.n StreetetoP6lst,and
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Travelling 61st to Main, this goes from 45 trips pre to 71�-trips
post during peak hours. The total and south different is just
over one car per minute. There are increases at the
intersections but staff is looking at whether the roadways are
equipped to handle it. At the last meeting, someone had asked if
the Main.Street and 57th.Avenue intersection was equipped ta
handle the traffic that might be expected from this development.
According to Barton-Aschman, the level of service at IIniversity
and 57th would be "D" pre and post development; Main Street and
57th would be "A" pre and "D/B" post development; Main Street and
61st Avenue would remain "A" pre and post development. The
analysis gives a better feel for what this development will do in
terms of impact to the neiqhborho�l. The degradation of Main
Street and 57th from an °A" to a pB" or "D" is of concern and is
tied to a stipulation on the development stating the petitioner
would be responsible for the cost of any traffic improvements as
a result of this development.
Mr. Kondrick
intersection
County would
property.
asked if anything else was done to resolve the
question. At the meeting, it was stated that Anoka
like 57th Avenue aligned with the entrance to the
Mr. Hickok stated that intersection has been indicated on the
most recent site plan with an offset alignment with the potential
for a"T" intersection. These are tied to negotiations with the
property owner to the north. Staff wants the County's preference
carried through and would like the intersection aligned if
approved.
Mr. Hickok stated access to the site has been taken care of alonq
with the traffic issues and any unknown impacts.
Mr. Hickok stated the City has its most discretion in the case of
a rezoning. With that, staff analyzed the land use pattern;
looked at the City's interest in industrial development; and
looked at the 1993 amendment to the code which allowed an M-3,
outdoor intensive heavy industrial district. The purpose of that
was to preserve the remaining industrial land available in the
community. Because of the island of commercial that would be
created, it would bump commercial use beyond Main Street to the
west, and it breaks an established pattern of M-2 with a possible
controlled intersection created, staff recommends denial of the
rezoning request. However, if the Planning Commission chooses to
recommend approval of the request, staff recommends the following
stipulations:
1. A Comprehensive Plan Amendment will be required if this 14.5
� acre parcel is to be rezoned. All fees related to
processing the amendment will be born by the petitioner.
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2. The materials of the landscape plan shall be re�r����=�� rc�zc�
approved by staff prior to installation. -
3. The banding and coior scheme shall be consistent on all
building faces_
4. Customer information/directional signage and striping c�r��.�.
be required in accordance with the Home Depot Si�� ��.��c
dated April 27, 1995.
5. All billboard signs shall be removed within a time frame ieo
be determined by the City.
6. A request for three variances would be required to be
processed, and a decision of the Fridley City Council
rendered prior to fabrication and installation of a sign
larger than 80 square feet.
7. The petitioner shall provide verification of approval of the
storm water management plan from the Minnesota Department of
Transportation and the Six Cities Watershed Districte �.-�
8. Calculations must be provided and drainage modificati��a.� `
must be completed on the plan prior to the May 3, 1995, �
Planning Commi.ssion meeting.
9. A drainage easement must be acquired by the petitioner �e �
allow excess run-off to drain on the property to the west.
l0. Al1 pond slopes shall be designed with a minimum 3:i
interior slope in accordance with the grading a'nd dra.�.��g�
plans dated April 27, 1995. -
11. Pond capacity calculations shall be provided prior to i..�.�
May 3, 1995, Planning Commission meeting. (These hav� kt�ea�
submitted as requested.)
12. The petitioner shall comply with all requirements of �lac�
Anoka County Engineering Department.
13. A semi-traffic circulation plan shall be indicated on �ae
site plan with the modified access location as required by
the Anoka County Traffic Engineering Department.
14. The larqe commercial vehicle circulation route shall be
clearly marked throuqh the use of informational signs once
the site develops. �
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JOINT PLANNING_COMMiBSION�ANDME�N�I3RONMENTAL
IIALITY
15. The petitioner shall be responsible for the cost of the
traffic improvements necessary to accommodate the traffic
the development including si9nalization of
generated by �oka County or MnDOT
other improvements as determined by
now or in the future. .�
Ms. Savage asked if the item was tabled at the last meeting in
order to do the traffic study.
Mr. Hickok stated yes. StafStaffdneeded alsitemPlanntoaddress
traffic and the site plan. access. Staff had concern about
the County's concerns regarding area for lumber and
the traffic movement to the front ioading
asked for modifications there.aSTreviewed theasiteaPla tr visions
a front loadi.ng door. Staff h
and are pleased with �e rw uld like t seeeresolved,ebut fore'the
an access point that theY er issue is
most part, they have made the improvements. The bigg
related to the layout.
� Mr. Saba asked if the rezoning request was tied to the
( development.
Mr. Hickok stated that the rezoning goes with the land-
i�Ir. Sielaff stated 'the 57fh�e �ed veiopment ofrthe Laltelp inte t
mess. He was wondering 1 enerate was included as par
property and the traffic that would g
of the traffic study.
Mr. Hicicok stated that development will have some i.mpact. It was
not considered however as part of this report. -
Mr. Sielaff asked what the hours of operation would be.
Mr. Platt stated the hours are 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p-m-
Mr. Sielaff wondered what the impact would be with Lake Painte
. developed and with thi.s area being developed. There may have to
be traffic improvements inade.
Mr. Hickok stated there will be S°intersection s�cons dered�ant
occurs, and staff knows that th
"D" level.
Mr. Sielaff thought that could be a big problem particularly
� early in the morning.
;`� rtunity to thank
�'/. Mr. Platt stated he would like to take this opPo a broad
the staff. Mr. Hickok has done a good job of presenting
JOINT PI,ANNING COMMISSION AND ENVYRONMENTAL pUALITY
& ENERGY COMMI33ION MEETING MAY 3 1995 PAGE 14
overview of the project and thanked staff for their input on the
site plans. _
Mr. Platt stated this is the second meeting regarding the
appropriateness of rezoning this property. As staff inentioned,
there have made many revisivns to the site plan-to.comply with.
the requests. So far, they have no problems with anything they
have been asked to do_ They do ask the Planning Commission to
consider rezoning this property. They.are of the opinion that
rezoning will not adversely affect the existing neighborhood nor
put much of an additional strain on the existing infrastructure.
He understands staff's concern regarding industrial property.
Mr. Platt stated Home Depot would employ approximately 200
employees with 75$ of those jobs being full-time. Regarding the
traffic situation and the corner of Main and 57th, they stand
ready to stand by the requirement to add signage or pay for any
improvements for that intersection. The staff report mentioned,
with the development of Home Depot, they basically would see
about 105 extra trips per day to the site as opposed to
developing it entirely as industrial or about 7 tri.ps per hour.
Their peak hours are not at the same time as for industrial or
office users. The majority of their business is done of Friday
evenings or �aturdays. They don't have the same kind of traffic
in the area from the existing industrial uses that they would
have at that time. He thought, based on the stipulations that�
the staff has recommended, they stand ready to agree with all n=f
those with the exception to stipulation �5 regarding the
billboards. That is out of there hands. The property owner has
recorded legal easements for the billboards. He thought that
issue was best left to be dealt with between staff and the
property owner in another setting. That is an issue they do flot
have any controi over.
Mr. Platt stated, if the Commission recommends approval, they
look forward to breaking ground this year and would like to be
open during tll�e summer of 1996.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Savage, to close the public
hearing.
UPON A VOICE 90TE, ALL pOTING AYE, oICE-CHAIRPERSON RONDRICK
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND T8E PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:05
P.M.
Ms. Savage stated
of appeal to have
revenue generated.
consider the long
term. This is an
she was opposed to the request. There is a lot
a business ike this with more jobs and more
She agreed with staff that we have to
ter�n qoals of the City as opposed to the short
area that shou be preserved for industrial
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John Anderson, ADE Leasing, has requested a special use permi
an automobile service station and motor vehicle fuel and oil dispensing
service station in a C-2, General Business District. The property is
located at 7609 IIniversity Avenue (northeast corner of IIniversity Avenue
and Osborne Road).
BUN�lARY OF IBSIIES:
In October 1971 a speaial use �rmit to allow a service station and a
rezoning to C-2, General Business were approved for this site. In 1972
a 43' x 49' service station was constructecl. The site has been listed
on the market and has been vacant since 1992.
Since this building has remained vacant for an extended period of time
and the current pro�sal involves removal of the building and
redevelopment of the entire site, a new special use �*�+it is required.
If approved, the petitioner plans to construct a combination brick and
block Jiffy Lube Service facility. It is staff's understanding that all
required soil improvements related to the underground tanks (that were
removed) have been made.
RECOI�NDED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval of SP #95-06 with the following stipulations:
1.
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5.
The following changes ar'e to be made prior to the issuance of
a building permit:
A. 4 Black Hills Spruce shall be added along the north
property line (Eastern Red Cedar are shrubs).
B. Replace all Honey Locust with Norway Maple. Relocate the
three trees (along Osborne Roadj to the IIniversity Avenue
side of the parcel to help mitigate the impact of 4
overhead d�rs facing a major thoroughfare.
C. Underground irrigation shall be install�.
Ventilation will be required for the lower level of the
structure.
Storage of us� oil shall occur outside.
The used oil storage tank shall be tested, certified and shall
meet allow specifications of the City's Chief Building Official
and Fire Marshal.
The petitioner shail comply with all Anoka County and St. Paul
Waterworks stipulations and obtain all necessary permits prior
to the issuance of a building permit-
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8 P E C I A L II B E P E R M I T
P R O J E C T D E T A I L S
Petition For: Special Use Permit to allow an automobile
service station and motor vehicle fuel and oil
dispensing service station in a C-2, General
� Business District
Location
of Property:
Leqal Description
of Property:
Size:
Topoqraphy:
Esistinq
Veqetation:
Existinq
Zoninq/Plattinq:
Availability
of Municipal
IItilities:
vehicular
Access:
Pedestrian
ACCess:
Enqineerinq
issues:
Site Planninq
Issues:
Parcel History
1958:
1967:
7609 University Avenue
Lot 1, Block 1, Osborne Plaza
35,951 sq. ft.
Flat
trees, weedy grass, shrub beds
C-2, General Business, platted as one lot
Available
Osborne Road
Sidewalk (bituminous off-street trail) along
southern edge of property
The engineering staff has identified drainage
issues including the lack of a retention basin.
DEVEIAP�4ENT SITE
Standard Oil acquired the subject parcel
The Appeals Co�ission considered a special use
permit request to allow construction of a
service station in an R-3, General Multiple
Family district. The Appeals Counnission
recammended denial of the request to the City
Couricil .
1971: in June, the Planning Commi.ssion considered a
special use permi.t request to allow a service
station, and a rezoni.ng request to C-2,
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General Business. The Planning Coxmnission
reco�ended denial of both requests to the City
Council.
1971: In October, the City Council deliberated the
use of this site as a service station. After
much discussion a special use permit to allow
a rezoning to C-2 and a service station on
this site.
1972:
1973:
1986:
A 43' x 49' service station was constructed.
A car wash was added.
A canopy was added over the gas pumps.
1992: Soil contamination remediation was performed.
The site has been improved to meet the federal
guidelines related to contaminated soils from
underground storage tanks•
This property is located in the northeast corner of the intersection
of University Avenue and Osborne Road. Located on the subject
parcel is the original brick service station building that was
� constructed in 1972. T�lay, the canopy is gone and the fuel tanks
have been removed. The site has been usecl as a training center by
the Amoco Oil Company in recent years. The site is encumbered by
a 50 foot St. Paul Waterworks easen►ent l�ated along the south
property line parallel to Osborne Road. ,
The petitioner is proposing to remove the existing building and
construct a new 34' x 77' building. The new brick and rock-faced
block building will include: a carwash, 3 oil changing bays, and
a waiti.ng/cashier area and a lower level technician operations deck
(below the vehicles to eliminate the need for a hoist). Access to
the site w'ill be from Osborne Road, with one of the existing
driveways to be closed. Access will be on the easterly edge of
the site.
As a result of the reconstruction, there will be less hard-surface,
however, the petitioner will be required to provide on-site ponding.
Calculations to determine the amount of �nding shall be submitted
to the Assistant Public Works Director for review and approval.
** STIPIILATION +* The petitioner will be required to provide on-
site pondinq. Run-off Calculations to
determine the amount of pandinq shall be
submitted to the Assistant Public Works
Director for review and approval.
� The petitioner has submitted a landscape plan-
** STIPIILATION ** The followinq landsca,pe plan chanqes are to ba
made prior to the issuance of a buildinq
permit:
1. 4 Black Hills Bpruce shall be added alonq
the north propertp line (Eastern Red
cedar are shrubs).
2. Replace all 8onep Locust with Norwap
Maple. Relocate the three trees (alonq
Osborne Road) to the IIniversity Avenue
side of the parcel to help mitiqate the
impact of 4 overhead doors facinq a major
thorouqhfare.
3. IInderqround irriqation is required.
The followirig building and fire code issues shall be addressed prior
to issuance of a building permit;
** STIPIILATION �*
** STIPIILATION **
ventilation will be required for the lower
level of the structure.
Btoraqe of used oil shall occsur outside.
** BTIPOLATION ** The used oil storaqe tank shall be tested,
certified and shall meet allow specifications
of the City•s Chief Buildinq Official and Fire
Marshal.
As the site is located on a County Highway, and is encumbered a
St. Paul Waterworks easement, the petitioner shall submit plans to
these two �gencies for review and approval. The petitioner shall
comply with any stipulations required by these aqencies and obtain
any necessary �rmits prior to the issuance of a building �rmit.
** STIPIILATION *� The petitioner shall comply with a11 Anoka
County and st. Paul Waterworks stipulations and
obtain all necessary permits prior to the
issuance of a buildinq permit.
WEST:
SOiTTH:
FA�T:
NORTH:
ADJACENT SITES
Zoning: C-3, General Shoppi.ng
Restaurant
Zoni.ng: R-1, Single Family
Residential
Zoning:
Retail
Zoning:
Church
C-2, General Business
Spring I,ake Park
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Public Hearinq
Comments:
The land use designation is Co�onercial and this
use is consistent with that designation.
To be taken
RBCONIl�lENDATION/ACTIONS
Staff recommends approval of SP #95-06 with the following
stipulations:
1. The following landscape plan changes are to be made prior
to the issuance of a building permit:
2.
3.
A. 4 Black Hills Spruce shall be added along the north
property line (Eastern Red Cedar are shrubs).
B. Replace all Honey Locust with Norway Maple.
Relocate the three trees (along Osborne Road) to the
University Avenue side of the parcel to help
mitigate the impact of 4 werhead d�rs facing a
major thoroughfare.
C. Underground irrigation is required.
Ventilation will be required for the lower level of the
structure.
Storage of used oil shall occur outside.
4. The used oil storage tank shall be tested, certified and
shall meet allow specifications of the City's Chief
Building Official and Fire Marshal.
5. The petitioner shail comply with all Anoka County and St.
Paul Watexworks stipulations and obtain all nec�ssary
permits prior to the issuance of a building permi.t-
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DATE:
TO:
Community Development Depa�°tment
j�I,AS�IVING DIVISION
City of Fridley
June 15, 1995
Planning Commission Members
FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant
SU&TECT: Public Hearinq for Adoption of Revised Floodplain
ordinance .
The purpose of this memo is to describe changes to Section
205.24, "Creek and River Preservation District Regulations".
Seation 205.24 Creek and River Preservation (Floodplain)
District Changes
History/Purpose
The current Creek and River Preservation District regulations
were originally adopted in 1987. In 1988, the Federal Emergency
Management Agency adopted a variety of changes to this district.
The original ardinance created CRP-1 (Floodway) and CRP-2 (Flood
fringe) districts. The purpose of the district regulations was
to curtail development in the floodway and permit development
which met minimum standards in the flood fringe district. These
regulations included establishing minimum first-floor elevations
for habitable dwellings and required the issuance of a special
use permit prior to development in the flood fringe. A graphic
is attached showing the difference between the floodplain and
flood fringe areas.
Proposed Chanqes
The 1988 changes include the following:
1. Establishment of a third district entitled "General
Floodplain District", which includes all "Unnumbered A
Zones" depicted on the National Flood Insurance Rate Map.
Public Hearing on Revised Floodplain Ordinance
June 15, 1995
Page 2
2. Additional standards for manufactured homes, manufactured
, home parks, and placement of travel trailers and travel
vehicles (the City does not have nor permit placement of
these structures within the existing CRP-1 or CRP-2
districtj.
There were no changes to the existing setback or minimum
elevation requirements or special use permit requirements in the
CRP-1 or the CRP-2 districts. The boundaries of the districts as
indicated on the City's official Zoning Map will not change.
�mpaat to Residents
The proposed changes to the district regulations should not
impact the City of Fridley residents. The existinq minimwa
standards and the area which is affected will not change as a
result of the proposed changes.
Section 205.25. Critical Area Ragulations
e s
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As a result of the Wayne Dahl variance request in 1994, the City
Council directed staff to amend Section 205.25 to include �
notification of the Environmental Quality Board for all variance
requests in the Critical Area. Staff will prepare this ordinance
amendment for review with the floodplain ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission conduct the publia
hearing and recommend that the City Council approve the ordinance
amendment.
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M-95-348
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PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Cent��� ��31
University Avenue N.E. on Wednesday, June 21, 1995 at 7:30 pam.
for th� purpose of:
AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, CHAPTER 205,
ENTITLED "ZONING", BY AMENDING SECTION 205.25.8.C, AND REPE��IIdG
SECTION 205.24. AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 205.24.
The City Council of the City of Fridley, Minnesota hereby
ordains:
205.25.8.0 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STRUCTURES
�4) The followinq agencies shall be notified of all variance
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205.24 CREEK AND RIVER PRESERVATION DISTRICT REGULATIONS
1. PURPOSE
�"'� It is the purpose of this Ordinance to promote the pixblic
health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize tho�e
losses described in Section 205.24.02 by provision�
contained herein: In addition, the purpose of this district
is to:
1�. Regulate and ensure orderly development of the City's
floodplain and fringe lands.
B. Preserve and protect the natural state of creeks and
rivers in the City.
C. Protect surface and ground water quality and quantitym-
D. Minimize the losses due to periodic flooding and
eliminate obstructions of fiood flow that would cause
hazards to life and property.
2. FINDINGS OF FACT
The flood hazard areas of the city, are subject to periodic
�nundation which results in potential loss of life, loss of
property, health and safety hazards, disruption of commerce
and governmental services, extraordinary public expenditures
for fload protection and relief, and impairment of the tax
� base, all of which adversely affect the public health,
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safety, and general welfare of the residents of the City.
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3• LAND SUBJECT TO THIS DISTRICT
A. Establishment of Boundaries
The boundaries of the Creek and River Preservation District
are hereby established as shown on the official zoning map
of the City of Fridley. This boundary is made up of two (2)
protection zones (CRP-1, "Floodway'�, and CRP-2 "Flood
Fringe'�) which contain all lands within the jurisdiction of
the City which are subject to periodic flooding by a
regional flood and which lie below the regulatory flood
protection elevation on the Official Creek and River Profile
(hereinafter called the "Profile") contained within the
Flood Insurance Study prepared for the City of Fridley. It
also includes all the areas designated as unnumbered A zones
(CRP-3, "General Floodplain District") on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map for the City of Fridley. The Flood
Insurance Study for the City of Fridley prepared by the
Federal Insurance Administration dated September 2, 1980,
and the Flaod boundary and Floodway Maps and Flood Insurance
Rate Maps therein are adopted by reference.
B. Location of Boundaries
The elevations as shown on the Profile and other available �`�
technical data contained in the Flood Insurance Study shall
be the governing factor in locating creek and river
protection boundaries. The Official Zoning Map shall be on
file in the Office of the City Clerk and the Community
Development Department.
4. USES PERMITTED - FLOODWAY (CRP-1)
A. Principal Uses and Standards
(1) General farming, pasture, grazing, outdoor plant
nurseries, horticulture, truck farming, forestry,
sod farming, and wild crop harvesting.
(2) Industrial-commercial loading areas, parking
areas, and airport landing strips.
(3j Private and public qolf courses, tennis courts,
driving ranges, archery ranges, archery ranges,
picnic grounds, boat launching ramps, swimminq
areas, parks, wildlife and nature preserves, game
farms, fish hatcheries, shooting preserves, target
ranges, trap and skeet ranges, hunting and fishing
areas, and single or multiple purpose recreational
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(4) Residential lawns, gardens, parking areas, and
play areas.
(5) Standards:
(a) The use shall have a low flood damage
potential.
(b) The use shall be permissible in the
underlying zoning district if one exists.
(c) The use shall not obstruct flood flows or
increase flood elevations and shall not
involve structures, fill, obstructions,
excavations or storage of materials or
equipment.
B. Uses Permitted with a Special Use Permit and Standards
(i) Structures accessory to the uses listed in
205.24.04.(A) above and the uses listed in
205.24.04.(B). 2-8 below, subject to the
following standards:
�''� (a) Accessory structures shall not be designed
for human habitation.
(b) Accessory structures, if permitted, shall be
constructed and placed on the building site
so as to offer the minimum obstruction to the
flow of flood waters.
1) Whenever possible, structures shall
be constructed with the
longitudinal axis parallel to-the
direction of flood flow, and,
2) So far as practicable, structures
shall be placed approximately on
the same fload flow lines as those
of adjoining structures.
(c) Accessory structures shall be elevated on
fill or structurally dry flood-proofed in
accordance with the FP-1 or FP-2 flood
proofing classifications in the State
Building Code. As an alternative, an
accessory structure may be flood proofed to
the FP-3 or FP-4 flood proofing
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classification in the State Building Code �
provided the accessory structure constitutes �
a minimal investment, does not exceed 500
square feet in size, and for a detached
garage, the detached garage must be used
solely for parking of vehicles and limited
storage. All flood proofed accessory
structures must meet the following additional
standards, as appropriate:
1) The structure must be adequately
anchored to prevent flotation,
collapse or lateral movement of the
structure and shall be designed to
equalize hydrostatic flood forces
on exterior walls; and
2) Any mechanical and utility
equipment in a structure must be
elevated to or above the Regulatory
flood Protection Elevation or
properly flood proofed.
(2) Extraction and storage of sand, gravel, and other
materials.
(3) Marinas, boat rentals, docks, piers, wharves, and �
water control structures.
(4) Railroads, streets, bridges, utility transmission
lines, and pipelines.
(5) Storage yards for equipment, machinery, or
materials, subject to the following standards:
(a) The storage or processing of materials that
are, in time of flooding, flammable, -
explosive, or potentially injurious to human,
animal, or plant life is prohibited.
(b) Storage of other materials or equipment may
be allowed if readily removable from the area
within the time available after a flood
warning and in accordance with a plan
approved by the Governing Body.
(6) Placement of fill, subject to the following
standards:
(a) Fill, dredge spoil and all other si.milar
materials deposited or stored in the flood
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vegetative
acceptable
be protected from erosion by
cover, mulching, riprap or other
method.
(b) Dredge spoil sites and sand and
operations shall not be allowed
floodway unless a long-term sit
plan is submitted which include
erosion/sedimentation prevention
the plan.
gravel
in the
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s an
element to
(c) As an alternative, and consistent with
subsection (b) immediately above, dredge
spoil disposal and sand and gravel operations
may allow temporary, on-site storage of fill
or other materials which would have caused an
increase to the stage of the 100 year or
regional flood but only after the Governing
Body has received an appropriate plan which
assures the removal of the materials from the
floodway based upon the flood warning time
available. The Conditional Use Permit must
be title registered with the property in the
Office of the County Recorder.
(7) Travel trailers and travel vehicles either on
individual lots of record or in existing or new
subdivisions or commercial or condominium type
campgrounds, subject to the exemptions and
provisions of Section 205.24.07.D of this
ordinance.
(8) Structural works for flood control such as levees,
dikes and floodwalls constructed to any height
where the intent is to protect individual
structures and levees or dikes where the intent is
to protect agricultural crops for a frequenc�
flood event equal to or less than the 10-year
frequency flood event. �
(9) Standards:
(a) No structure (temporary or permanent), fill
(including fill for roads and levees),
deposit, obstruction, storage of materials or
equipment, or other uses may be aliowed as a
Conditional Use that will cause any increase
in the stage of the 100-year or regional
fiood or cause an inarease in flood damages
in the reach or reaches affected.
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(b) Subject to the procedures and standards �
contained in Section 205.24.10.D.
(cj The Special Use shall be permissibie in the
underlying zoning district if one exists.
(d) Structural works for flood control that will
change the course, current or cross section
of protected wetlands or public waters shall
be subject to the provisions of Minnesota
Statute, Chapter 105. Community-wide
structural works for flood control intended
to remove areas from the regulatory flood
plain shall not be allowed in the floodway.
(e) A levee, dike or floodwall constructed in the
floodway shall not cause an increase to the
100-year or regional flood and the technical
analysis must assume equal conveyance or
storage loss on both sides of a stream.
5. USES PERMITTED - FLOOD FRINGE DISTRICT (CRP-2)
A. Principal Uses and Standards
Permitted Uses shall be those uses of land or structures
listed as Permitted Uses in the underlying zoning use
district(3). If no pre-existing, underlying zoning use
districts exist, then any residential or non-residential
structure or use of a structure or land shall be a Permitted
Use in the Flood Fringe provided such use does not
constitute a public nuisance. All Permitted Uses shall
comply with the following standards:
(1) All structures, including accessory structures,
must be elevated on fill so that the lowest floor
including basement floor is at or above the -
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation. The
finished fill elevation for structures shall be no
lower than one (1) foot below the Regulatory floocl
Protection Elevation and the fill shall extend at
such elevation at least fifteen (15j feet beyond
the outside limits of the structure erected
thereon.
(2) As an alternative to elevation on fill, accessory
structures that constitute a minimal investment
and that do next exceed 500 square feet for the
outside dimension at ground level may be
internally flood proofed in accordance with
Section 205.24.04.B.(1).(c).
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time in excess of one-thousand (1,000) cubic yards
of fill is located on the parcel shall be
allowable only as a Conditional Use, unless said
fill is specifically intended to elevate a
structure in accordance with Section
205.24.05.A.(1).
(4) The storage of any materials or equipment shall be
elevated on fill to the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation.
B. Uses Permitted with a Special Use Permit and Standards
Any structure that is not elevated on fill oro�land useaofd
in accordance with Section 205.24.05.A.(1,2) Y
land that does not comply with the standards in Section
205.24.05.A.(3,4). The use shall comply with the following
standards:
(1) Alternative elevation methods other than the use
of fill may be utilized to elevate a structure's
lowest floor above the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation. These alternative methods may include
the use of stilts, pilings, parallel walls, etc.,
or above-grade, enclosed areas such as crawl
�"'� spaces or tuck under garages. The base of floor
of any enclosed area shall be considered above-
grade and not a structure's basement or lowest
floor if: a) the enclosed area is above-grade on
at least one side of the structure; b) it is
designed to internally flood and is constructed
with flood resistant materials; and c) it is used
solely for parking of vehicles, building access or
storage. The above-noted alternative elevation
methods are subject to the following additional
standards: -
(a) The structure's design and as-built .
condition must be certified by a
registered professional engineer or
architect as being in compliance with
the general design standards of the
State Building Code and, specifically,
that all electrical, heating,
ventilation, plumbing and air
conditioning equipment and other service
facilities must be at or above the
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation or
be designed to prevent flood water from
entering or accumulating within these
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(b) Above-grade fully enclosed areas such as
crawl spaces or tuck under garages must
be designed to internally flood and the
design plans must stipulate:
(1) The minimum area of openings in
the walls where internal flooding
is to be used as a flood proofing
technique. When openings are
gYaced in a struc�ure's walls to
provide for entry of flood waters
to equalize pressures, the bottom
of all openings shall be no higher
than one-foot above grade.
Openings may be equipped with
screens, louvers, valves, or other
coverings or devices provided that
they permit the automatic entry and
exit of flood waters.
(2) That the enclosed area will be
designed of flood resistant
materials in accordance with the
FP-3 or FP-4 classifications in the
State Building Code and shall be
used solely for building access, /"1
parking of vehicles or storage.
(2) Basements, as defined by Section 205.23.04.D,
shall be subject to the following standards:
(a) Residential basement construction shall not
be allowed below the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation.
(b) Non-residential basements may be allowed
below the Regulatory Flood Protection
Elevation provided the basement is
structurally dry flood proofed in accordance
with Section 5.43 of this Ordinance.
(3) All areas of non residential structures including
basements to be placed below the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation shall be flood proofed in
accordance with the structurally dry flood
proofing classifications in the State Building
Code. Structurally dry flood proofing must meet
the FP-1 or FP-2 flood proofing classification in
the State Building Code and this shall require
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substantially impermeable to the passage of water
and with structural components having the
capability of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads and the effects of buoyancy.
Structures flood proofed to the FP-3 or FP-4
classification shall not be permitted.
(4) When at any one time more than 1,000 cubic yards
of fill or other similar material is located on a
parcel for such activities as on-site storage,
landscaping, sand and gravel operations,
landfills, roads, dredge spoil disposal or
construction of flood control works, an
erosion/sedimentation control plan must be
submitted unless the community is enforcing a
state approved shoreland management ordinance. In
the absence of a state approved shoreland
ordinance, the plan must clearly specify methods
to be used to stabilize the fill on site for a
flood event at a minimum of the 100-year or
regional flood event. The plan must be prepared
and certified by a registered professional
engineer or other qualified individual acceptable
to the Governing Body. The plan may incorporate
alternative procedures for removal of the material
^ from the flood plain if adequate flood warning
time exists.
(5) Storage of materials and equipment subject to the
following standards:
(a) The storage or processing of materials that
are, in time of flooding, flammable,
e�cplosive, or potentially injurious to human,
animal, or plant life is prohibited.
(b) Storage of other materials or equipment may
be allowed if readily removable from the area
within the time available after a flood
warning and in accordance with a plan
approved by the Governing Body.
(c) The provisions of Section 205.24.05.0 of this
Ordinance shall also apply.
C. Additional Standards
(1) All new principal structures must have vehicular
access at or above an elevation more than two (2)
feet below the Regulatory Flood Protection
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Elevation. If a variance to this requirement is
granted, the Board of Adjustment must specify �
limitations on the period of use of occupancy of
the structure for ti.mes of flooding and only after
determining that adequate flood warning time and
local flood emergency response procedures exist.
(2) Commercial Uses - accessory land uses, such as
yards, railroad tracks, and parking lots may be at
elevations lower than the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation. However, a permit for such
facilities to be used by the employees or the
general public shall not be granted in the absence
of a flood warning system that provides adequate
time for evacuation if the area would be inundated
to a depth greater than two feet or be subject to
flood velocities greater than four feet per second
upon occurrence of the regional flood.
(3) Manufacturing and Industrial Uses - measures shall
be taken to minimize interference with normal plan
operations especially along streams having
protracted flood durations. Certain accessory
land uses such as yards and parking lots may be at
lower elevations subject to requirements set out
in Section 205.24.05.C.(2) above. In considering
permit applications, due consideration shall be �
given to needs of any industry whose business
requires that it be located in flood plain areas.
(4) Fill shall be properly compacted and the slopes
shall be properly protected by the use of riprap,
vegetative cover or other acceptable method. The
Federal Emergency Management Aqency (FEMA) has
established criteria for removing the special
flood hazard area designation for certain
structures properly elevated on fill above the
100-year flood elevation - FEMA's requirements
incorporate specific fill compaction and side
slope protection standards for multi-structure or�
multi-lot developments. These standards should be
investigated prior to the initiation of site
preparation if a change of special flood hazard
area desiqnation will be requested.
(5j Flood plain developments shall not adversely
affect the hydraulic capacity of the channel and
adjoining flood plain of any tributary watercourse
or drainage system where a floodway or other
encroachment limit has not been specified on the
Official Zoning Map.
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are contained in Section 205.24.07.
(7) All manufactured homes must be securely anchored
to an adequately a anchored foundation system that
resists flotation, collapse and lateral movement.
Methods of anchoring may include, but are not to
be limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties
to ground anchors. This requirement is in
addition to applicable state or local anchoring
requirements for resisting wind forces.
6. USES PERMITTED GENERAL FLOOD PLAIN DISTRICT (C12P-3)
A, Principal Uses and Standards
(1) The uses listed in Section 205.24.04.A shall be
permitted uses.
(2) All other uses shall be subject to the
floodway/flood fringe evaluation criteria pursuant
to Section 205.24.06.B below. Section 205.24.04
shall apply if the proposed use is in the Floodway
District and Section 205.24.05 shall apply if the
proposed use is in the Flood Fringe District.
�"'� B. Floodway and Flood Fringe Determinations Within the
General Flood Plain District.
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(1) Upon receipt of an application for a Conditional
Use Permit for a use within the General Flood
Plain District, the applicant shall be required to
furnish such of the following information as is
deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator for
the deternaination of the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation and whether the proposed use
is within the Floodway or Flood Fringe Distr�ct.
(a) A typical valley cross-section showing the
channel of the strea�n, elevation of land
areas adjoining each side of the channel,
cross-sectional areas to be occupied by the
proposed development, and high water
information.
(b) Plan (surface view) showing elevations or
contours of the ground; pertinent structure,
fill, or storage elevations; size, location,
and spatial arrangement of all proposed and
existing structures on the site; locations
and elevations of streets; photographs
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showing existing land uses and vegetation
upstream and downstream; and soil type. ��
(cj Profile showing the slope of the bottom of
the channel or flow line of the stream for at
least 500 fee in either direction from the
proposed development.
(2) The applicant shall be responsible to submit one
copy of the above information to a designated
engineer or other expert person or agency for
technical assistance in determining whether the
proposed use is in the Floodway or Flood Fringe
District and to determine the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation. Procedures consistent with
Minnesota Regulations 1983, Parts 6120.5000 -
6120.6200 shall be followed in this e�ert
evaluation. The designated engineer or e�cpert
technical evaluation methodology with the
respective Department of Natural Resources� Area
Hydrologist prior to commencing the analysis. The
designated engineer or expert shall:
(a) Estimate the peak discharge of the regional
flood.
(b) Calculate the water surface profile of the ^
regional flood based upon a hydraulic
analysis of the stream channel and overbank
areas.
(c) Compute the floodway necessary to convey or
store the regional flood without increasing
flood stages more than 0.5 foot. A lesser
stage increase than .5' shall be required if,
as a result of the additional state increase,
increased flood damages would result. An
equal degree of encroachment on both sides of
the stream within the reach shall be assumed
in computing floodway boundaries.
(3j The Zoning Administrator shall present the
technical evaluation and findings of the
designated engineer or expert to the Governing
Body. The Governing Body must formally accept the
technical evaluation and the recommended Floodway
and/or Flood Fringe District boundary or deny the
permit application. The Governing Body, prior to
offiaial action, may submit the application and
all supportinq data and analysis to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, the Department of
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Natural Resources or the Planning Commission for
review and comment. Once the Floodway and Floo
Fringe Boundaries have been determined, the
Governing Body shall refer the matter back to the
Zoning Administrator who shall process the permit
application consistent with the applicable
provisions of Sections 205.24.04 and 205.24.05.
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7. MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS AND PLACEMENT
OF TRAVEL TRAILERS AND TRAVEL VEHICLES
A. New manufactured
manufactured hom
provisions placed
home parks and expansions to existing
e parks shall be subject to the
on subdivisions by Section 205.24.09.
B. The placement of new or replacement manufactured homes
in existing manufactured home parks or on individual
lots of record that are located in flood plain
districts will be treated as a new structure and may be
placed only if elevated in compliance with Section
205.24.05. If vehicular road access for pre-existing
manufactured home parks is not provided in accordance
with Section 205.24.05.C, then replacement manufactured
homes will not be allowed until the property owner(s)
develops a fload warning emergency plan acceptable to
the Governing Body.
C. All manufactured homes must be
adequately anchored foundation
flotation, collapse and lateral
anchoring may include, but are
use of over-the-top or fraiae t'
This requirement is in additio
or local anchoring requirement
forces.
securely anchored to an
system that resists
movement. Methods of
not to be limited to,
ies to ground anchors.
n to the applicable state
s for resisting wind
D. Travel trailers and travel eehicles that do not meet
the exemption criteria specified in Section 205.24.07.E
below shall be subject to the provisions of this
Ordinance and as specifically spelled out in Sections
205.24.07.E.(2) and (3) below.
E. Exemptions
(1) Travel trailers and travel vehicles are exempt
from the provisions of this Ordinance if they are
placed in the following areas:
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(b)
Individual lots or parcels of record.
Existing commercial recreational vehicle
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parks or campgrounds.
(c) Existing condominiwn type associations.
and they meet the following criteria:
(a) Have current licenses required for highway
use.
(b) Existing commercial recreational vehicle
parks or campgrounds.
(c) Existing condominium type associations.
and they meet the following criteria:
(a) Have current licenses required for highway
use.
(b) Are highway ready meaning on wheels or the
internal jacking system, are attached to the
site only by quick disconnect type utilities
commonly used in campgrounds and trailer
parks and the travel/trailer travel vehicle
has no permanent structural type additions
attached to it.
(c) The travel trailer or travel vehicle and �
associated use must be permissible in any
pre-existing, underlying zoning use district.
(2) Travel trailers and travel vehicles exempted in
Section 205.24.07.E.(1) lose this exemption when
development occurs on the parcel exceeding $500
dollars for a structural addition to the travel
trailer/travel vehicle or an accessory structure
such as a garage or storage building. The travel
trailer/travel vehicle and all additions and
accessory structures will then be treated as a new
structure and shall be subject to the �
elevation/flood proofing requirements and the use
of land restrictions specified in sections
205.24.04 and 205.24.05.
(3) New commercial travel trailer or travel vehicle
parks or campgrounds and new residential type
subdivisions and condominium associations and the
expansion of any existing similar use exceeding
five (5) units or dwelling sites shall be subject
to the following:
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(a) Any new or replacement travel trailer or
travel vehicle will be allowed in the
Floodway or Flood Fringe Districts provided
said trailer or vehicle and its contents are
placed on fill above the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation and proper elevated road
acaess to the site exists in accordance with
Section 205.24.05.C. No fill placed in the
floodway to meet the requirements of this
Section shall increase flood stages of the
100-year or regional flood.
{b) All new or replacement travel trailers or
travel vehicles not meeting the criteria of
(a) above may, as an alternative, be allowed
as a Conditional Use if in accordance with
the following provisions and the provisions
of Section 205.24.10.(2).D. The applicant
must submit an emergency plan for safe
evacuation of all vehicles and people during
the 100 year flood. Said plan shall be
prepared by a registered engineer or other
qualified individual and shall demonstrate
that adequate time and personnel exist to
carry out the evacuation. Al1 attendant
sewage and water facilities for new or
^ replacement travel trailers or other
recreational vehicles must be protected or
constructed so as to not be impaired or
contaminated during times of flooding in
accordance with Section 205.24.09.C.
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9. SUBDIVISIONS
A. No land shall be subdivided which is unsuitable for the
reason of flooding, inadequate drainage, water supply
or sewage treatment facilities. All lots within the
flood plain districts shall contain a building site at
or above the Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation.
All subdivisions shall have water and sewage treatment
facilities that comply with the provisions of this
Ordinance and have road access both to the subdivision
and to the individual building sites no lower than two
feet below the Regulatory flood Protection Elevation.
For all subdivisions in the flood plain, the Floodway
and Flood Fringe boundaries, the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation and the required elevation of all
access roads shall be clearly labelled on all required
subdivision drawings and platting documents.
B. In the General Flood Plain District, applicants shall
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provide the information required in Section 205.24.o6.B
to determine the 100-year flood elevation, the floodway �
and Flood Fringe District Boundaries and the Regulatory
Flood Protection Elevation for the subdivision site.
�. Removal of special Flood Hazard Area Designation:
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has
established criteria for removing the special flood
hazard area designation for certain structures properly
elevated on fill above the 100-year flood elevation.
FEMA's requirements incorporate specific fiil
compaction and side slop protection standards for
multi-structure or multi-lot developments. These
standards should be investigated prior to the
initiation of site preparation if a change of special
flood hazard area designation will be requested.
10. PUBLIC UTILITIES, ROADS AND BRIDGES
A• Public Utilities. All public utilities and
facilities such as gas, electrical, sewer, and water
supply systems to be located in the flood plain shall
be flood-proofed in accordance with the State Building
Code or elevated to above the Regulatory flood
Protection Elevation.
B• Public Transportation Facilities. Railroad tracks,
roads, and bridges to be located within the flood plain ��
shall comply with Sections 4.0 and 5.0 of this
Ordinance. Elevation to the Regulatory Flood
Protection Elevation shall be provided where failure or
interruption of these transportation facilities would
result in danger to the public health or safety or
where such facilities are essential to the orderly
functioning of the area. Minor or auxiliary roads or
railroads may be constructed at a lower�elevation where
failure or interruption of transportation services
would not endanger the public health or safety.
C. On-site Sewage Treatment and Water Supply Systems:
Where public utilities are not provided: ij On-site
water supply systems must be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters inta the
systems; and 2j New or replacement on-site sewage
treatment systems must be designed to minimize or
eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems
and discharges from the systems into flood waters and
they shall not be subject to impairment or
contamination during times of flooding. Any sewage
treatment system designed in accordance with the
State's current statewide standards for on-site sewage
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treatment systems shall be determined to be in
compliance with the Section.
11. INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION
A. Interpretation
(1) In their interpretation and application, the
� provisions of this Ordinance shall be held to be
the minimum requirements and shall bB aibandlshall
construed in favor of the Governing Y
not be deemed a limitation or repeal of any other
powers granted by State Statutes.
(2) The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be
determined by scaling distances on the Official
Zoning Map. Where interpretation is needed as to
the exact location of the boundaries of the as
district as shown on the Ofearsat Zbelagconflict
for example where there app
between a mapped boundary and actual field
conditions and there is a formal appeal of the
decision of the Zoning Administrator, the Board of
Adjustment shall make the necessary
interpretation. All decisions will be based on
elevations on the regional (100-year) flood
profile and other available technical data.
i"'`, Persons contesting the location of the district
boundaries shall be given a reasonable opportunity
to present their case to the Board and to submit
technical evidence.
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(3) It is not intended by this Ordinance to repeal,
abrogate, or impair any existing easements,
covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where
this Ordinance imposes greater restrictions, Al1
provisions of this Ordinance shall prevail.
other ordinances inconsistent with this Ordinance
are hereby repealed to the extent of the
inconsistency only. �
(4) This Ordinance does not imply that areas outside
the flood plain districts or land uses permitted
within such districts will be free from flooding
or flood damages. This Ordinance shall not create
liability on the part of any officer or employee
thereof for the City for any flood damages that
result from reliance on this Ordinance or any
administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
(5) If any section, clause, provision, or portion of
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this Ordinance is adjudged unconstitutional or
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this Ordinance shall not be affected
thereby.
B. Administration
(1) The Zoning Administrator or other official
designated by the Governing body shall administer
and enforce this Ordinance. If the Zoning
Administrator finds a violation of the provisions
of this Ordinance, the Zoning Administrator shall
notify the person responsible for such violation
in accordance with the procedures stated in
Section 205.24.12.
(2) Permits Required:
(a) A Permit issued by the Zoning Administrator
in conformity with the provisions of this
Ordinance shall be secured prior to the
erection, addition, or alternation of any
building, structure, or portion thereof;
prior to the use of change of use of a
building, structure, or land; prior to the
change or extension of a nonconforming use;
and prior to the placement of fill,
excavation of materials, or the storage of
materials or equipment within the flood
plain.
(b) Application for a Permit shall be made in
duplicate to the Zoning Administrator on
forms furnished by the Zoning Administrator
and shall include the following where
applicable: plans in duplicate drawn to
scale, showing the nature, location,
dimensions and elevations of the lot;
existing or proposed structures, fill, or
storage of materials; and the location of the
foregoing in relation to the stream channel.-
(c) Prior to granting a Permit or processing an
application for a Conditional IIse Permit or
Variance, the Zoning Administrator shall
determine that the applicant has obtained all
necessary State and Federal Permits.
(d) It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, or
permit the use or occupancy of any building
or premises or part thereof hereafter
created, in its use af structure until a
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stating tha
aonforms to
Ordinance.
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of Zoning Compliance shall
by the Zoning Administrator
t the use of the building or
the requirements of this
have
land
(e) Permits, Conditional Use Permits, or
Certificates of Zoning Compliance issued on
the basis of approved plans and applications
authorize only the use, arrangement, and
construction set forth in such approved plans
and applications, and no other use,
arrangement, or construction. Any use,
arrangement, or construction at variance
with that authorized shall be deemed a
violation of this Ordinance, and punishable
as provided by Section 205.24.12.
(f) The applicant shall be required to submit
certification by a registered professional
engineer, registered architect, or registered
land surveyor that the finished fill and
building elevations were accomplished in
compliance with the provisions of this
ordinance. Flood-proofing measures shall be
certified by a registered professional
engineer or registered architect.
(g) The Zoning Administrator shall maintain a
record of the elevation of the lowest floor
(including basement) of all new structures
and alterations or additions to existing
structures in the flood plain. The Zoning
Administrator shall also maintain a record of
the elevation to which structures or
alterations and additions to structures are
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Variances
(1) The Appeals Commission shall adopt rules for the
conduct of business and may exercise all of the
powers conferred on such Boards by State law.
(2) The Commission shall hear and decide appeals where
it is alleged there is error in any order,
requirement, decision, or determination made by an
administrative official in the enforcement or
administration of this Ordinance.
(3) The Commission may authorize upon appeal in
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specific cases such relief or variance from the
terms of this Ordinance as will not be contrary to ��
the public interest and only for those
circumstances such as hardship, practical
difficulties or circumstances unique to the
property under consideration, as provided for in
the respective enabling legislation for planning
and zoning for cities or counties as appropriate.
In the granting of such variance, the Con�mission
shall clearly identify in writing the specific
conditions that existed consistent with the
criteria specified in the respective enabling
legislation which justified the granting of the
variance. No Variance shall have the effect of
allowing in any district uses prohibited in that
district, permit a lower degree of flood
protection than the Regulatory flood Protection
Elevation for the particular area, or permit
standards lower than those required by State Law.
(4) Upon filing with the Appeals Commission of an
appeal from a decision of the Zoning
Administrator, the Cominission shall comply with
Section 205.05.05 in processing all such requests.
The Commission shall submit by mail to the
Conmtissioner of Natural Resources a copy of the
application for proposed Variances sufficiently in ^
advance so that the commissioner will receive at
least ten days notice of the hearing.
(5) In passing upon an appeal, the Board may, so long
as such action is in conformity with the
provisions of this Ordinance, reverse or affirm,
wholly or in part, or modify the order,
requirement, decision or determination of the
Zoning Administrator or other public official. It
shall make its decision in writing setting forth
the finds of fact and the reasons for its
decisions. In granting a Variance, the Board may
prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards
such as those specified in Section 205.24.10,
which are in conformity with the purposes of this
Ordinance. Violations of such conditions and
safeguards, when made a part of the terms under
which the Variance is granted, shall be deemed a
violation of this Ordinance punishable under
Section 205.24012. A copy of all decisions
granting Variances shall be forwarded by mail to
the Commissioner of Natural Resources within ten
(10) days of such action.
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(6) Appeals from any decision of the Board may be
/��� made, and as specified in the City's Official
Controls and also Minnesota Statutes.
(7) The Zoning Administrator shall notify the
applicant for a variance that:
a) The issuance of a variance to construct a
structure below the base flood level will
result in increased premium rates for flood
insurance up to amounts as high as $25 for
$100 of insurance coverage and
b) Such construction below the 100-year or
regional flood level increases risks to life
and property. Such notification shall be
maintained with a record of all variance
actions. A community shall maintain a record
of all variance actions, including
justification for their issuance, and report
of such variances issued in its annual or
biennial report submitted to the
Administrator of the National Flood Insurance
Program.
D. Special Use Permits
�, (1) The Planning Commission shall hear and decide
applications for Special Uses permissible under
this Ordinance. Applications shall be submitted
to the Zoning Administrator wha shall forward the
application to the City Council for consideration.
(2) Upon filing w
application f
Administrator
Commissioner
application
sufficiently
will receive
hearing.
ith the Pianning Commission an
or a Special Use Permit, the Zoning
shall submit by mail to the
of Natural Resources a copy of the
for proposed Conditional Use -
in advance so that the Commissioner
at least ten days notice of the
(3) The Planning Commission shall comply with Section
205.04 regarding special use permits. In granting
a Special Use Permit, the Planning Commission
shall prescribe appropriate conditions and
safeguards, in addition to thosa specified in
Section 10.46, which are in conformity with the
purposes of this Ordinance. Violations of such
conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the
terms under which the Conditional Use Permit is
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granted, shall be deemed a violation of this
Ordinance punishable under Section 205.24.12. A �'�
copy of all decisions granting Special Use Permits
shall be forwarded by mail to the Commissioner of
Natural Resources within ten (10) days of such
action.
(4) Procedures to be followed by the Planning
Commission:
(a) Require the applicant to furnish such of the
following information and additional
information as deemed necessary by the
Planning commission for determining the
suitability of particular site for the
proposed use:
1) Plans in triplicated drawn to scale
showing the nature, location,
dimensions, and elevation of the lot,
existing or proposed structures, fill,
storage of materials, flood-proofing
measures, and the relationship of the
above to the location of the stream
channel.
2j Specifications for building construction �
and materials, flood-proofing, filling,
dredqing, qrading, channel improvement,
storaqe of materials, water supply and
sanitary facilities.
(b) Transmit one copy of the information
described in subsection (2) to a designated
engineer or other expert person or agency for
technical assistance, where necessary, in
evaluating the proposed project in relation
to flood heights and velocities, the
seriousness of flood damage to the use, the
adequacy of the plans for protection, and �
other technical matters.
(c) Based upon the technical evaluation of the
designated engineer or expert, the Planning
Commission shall determine the specific flood
hazard at the site and evaluate the
suitability of the proposed use in relation
to the flood hazard.
(5) In passing upon Special IIse applications, the
Commission shall consider all relevant factors
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specified in other sections of this Ordinance,
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(a) The danger to life and property due to
increased flood heights or velocities caused
by encroachments.
(b) The danger that materials may be swept unto
other lands or downstream to the injury of
others or they may block bridges, culverts or
other hydraulic structures.
(o) The proposed water supply and sanitation
systems and the ability of these systems to
prevent disease, contamination, and
unsanitary canditions.
(d) The susceptibility of the proposed facility
and its contents to flood damage and the
effect of such damage on the individual
owner.
(ej The important of the services provided by the
proposed facility to the community.
{f) The requirements of the facility for a
waterfront location.
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(g) The availability of alternative locations not
subject to flooding for the proposed use.
(h) The compatibility of the proposed use with
existing development and development
anticipated in the foreseeable future.
(i) The relationship of the proposed use to the
comprehensive plan and flood plain management
program for the area.
(j) The safety of access to the property in times
of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(k) The expected heights, velocity, duration,
rate of rise, and sediment transport of the
flood waters expected at the site.
(1) Such other factor which are relevant to the
purposes of this Ordinance.
(6) Upon the conoseeoftthis Ordinancet�the1Plannirigove
and the purp
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Commission shall attach such conditions to the
granting of Special Use Permit� as it deems
necessary to fulfill the purposes of this
Ordinance. Such conditions may include, but are
not limited to, the following:
(a) Modification of waste treatment and water
supply facilities.
(b) Limitations on period of use, occupancy, and
operation.
(c) Imposition of operational controls, sureties,
and deed restrictions.
(d) Requirements for construction of channel
modifications, compensatory storage, dikes,
levees, and other protective measures.
(e) Flood-proofing measures, in accordance with
the State Building Code and this Ordinance.
The applicant shall submit a plan or document
certified by a registered professional
engineer or architect that the flood-proofing
measures are consistent with the Regulatory
Flood Protection Elevation and associated
flood factors for the particular area.
NONCONFORMING IISES
A. A structure or the use of a structure or premises which
was lawful before the passage of amendment of this
Ordinance but which is not in conformity with the
provisions of this Ordinance may be continued subject
to the following conditions:
(1) No such use shall be expanded, changed, enlarged,
or altered in a way which increases its
nonconformity.
(2) Any alteration or addition to a nonconforming
structure or nonconforminq use which would result
in increasing the flood damage potential of that
structure or use shall be protected to the
Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation in
accordance with any of the elevation on fill or
flood proofing techniques (i.e., FP-1 thru FP-4
flood proofing classifications) allowable in the
State Building Code, except as further restricted
in Section 205.24.i1.A.(3j.
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additions to any nonconforming structure over the
life of the structure shall not exceed 50 percen
of the �arket value of the structure unless the
conditions of this Section are satisfied. The
cost of all structural alterations and additions
constructed since the adoption of the Community's
initial flood plain controls must be calculated
into today's current cost which will include all
costs such as construction materials and a
reasonable cost placed on all manpower or labor.
If the current cost of all previous and proposed
alterations and additions exceeds 50 percent of
the current market value of the structure, then
the structure must meet the standards of Section
205.24.04 or 205.24.05 for new structures
depending upon whether the structure is in the
Floodway or Flood Fringe, respectively.
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(4) If any of the nonconforming use is discontinued
for 12 consecutive months, any future use of the
building premises shall conform to this Ordinance.
The assessor shall notify the Zoning Administrator
in writing of instances of nonconforming uses
which have been discontinued for a period of 12
months.
(5) If any nonconforming use or structure is destroyed
by any means, including floods, to an extent of 50
percent or more of its market value at the time of
destruction, it shall not be reconstructed except
in conformity with the provisions of this
Ordinance. The applicable provisions for
establishing new uses or new structures in
Sections 205.24.04, 205.24.05 or 205.24.06 will
apply depending upon whether the use or structure
is in the Floodway, Flood Fringe or General Flood
Plain District, respectively. �
13. PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION
A. Violation of the provisions of this Ordinance or
failure to comply with any of its requirements
(including violations of conditions and safeguards
established in connection with grants of Variances or
Conditional Uses) shall constitute a misdemeanor and
shall be punishable as defined by Law.
B. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the City from
taking such lawful action as is necessary to prevent or
remedy any violation. Such actions may include but are
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(1) In responding to a suspected ordinance violation, -
the Zoning Administrator and Local Government may
utilize the full array of enforcement actions
available to it including but not limited to
prosecution and fines, injunctions, after-the-fact
permits, orders for corrective measures or a
request to the National Flood Insurance Program
for a denial of flood insurance availability to
the guilty party. The community must act in good
faith to enforce these official controls and to
correct ordinance violations to the extent
possible so as not to jeopardize its availability
in the National Flood Insurance Program.
(2) When an ordinance violation is either discovered
by or brought to the attention of the Zoning
Administrator, the Zoning Administrator shall
immediately investigate the situation and document
the nature and extent of the violation of the
official control. As soon as it is reasonably
possible, this information will be submitted to
the appropriate Department of Natural Resources'
and Federal Emergency Management Agency Regional
office along with the Community's plan of action
to correct the violation to the degree possible.
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(3) The Zoning Administrator shall notify the
suspected party of the requirements of this
Ordinance and all other Official Controls and the
nature and extent of the suspected violation of
these controls. If the structure and/or use is
under construction or development, the Zoning
Administrator may order the construction or
development immediately halted until a proper
permit or approval is granted by the Community.
If the construction or development is already
completed, then the Zoning Administrator may
either (1) issue an order identifying the -
corrective actions that must be made within a
specified time period to bring the use or
structure into compliance with the official
controls, or (2) notify the responsible party to
apply for an after-the-fact permit/development
approval within a specified period of time not to
exceed 30 days.
(4j If the responsible party does not appropriately
respond to the Zoning Administrator within the
specified period of time, each additional day that
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lapses shall constitute an additional violation of
this Ordinance and shall be prosecuted
accordingly. The Zoning Administrator shall also
upon the lapse of the specified response period
notify the landowner to restore the land to the
condition which existed prior to the violation of
this Ordinance.
AMENDMENTS
A. The flood plain designation on the Official Zoning Map
shall not be removed from flood plain areas unless it
can be shown that the desiqnation is in error or that
the area has been filled to or above the elevation of
the regional fload and is contiguous to lands outside
the flood plain. Special exceptions to this rule may
be permitted by the Commission of Natural Resources if
he determines that, through other measures, lands are
adequately protected for the intended use.
B. Al1 amendments to this Ordinance, including amendments
to the Official Zoning Map, must be submitted to and
approved by the Commissioner of Natural Resources prior
to adoption. Changes in the Official Zoning Map must
meet the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA)
Technical Conditions and Criteria and must receive
prior FEMA approval before adoption. The Commissioner
of Natural Resources must be given 10 days written
notice of all hearings to consider an amendment to this
Ordinance and said notice shall include a draft of the
ordinance amendment or technical study under
consideration.
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no
later than June 14, 1995. -
Any and all persons desiring to
opportunity at the above stated
this item may be referred to th
at 572-3593.
Publish: June 6, 1995
June 13, 1995
be heard shall be given an
time and place. Any questions to
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Freeboard - A factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a certain flood level. For example,
most communities might require a structure's lowest floor to be placed at 1' above the 1(}0-
year flood level. Freeboard compensa.tes for the many unknown factors (e.g., waves, ice,
debris, etc.) that may increase flood levels beyond the calculated level. Another example of
freeboard is found in Minnesota regulations which require, at a minimum, that properly
designed and constructed (permanent) levees have at a minimum three feet of freeboard
above the 100-year flood in order to remove the area behind the levee from the floodplain
designation.
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Lowest Floor - The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement).
/"\ Regulatory Flood protection Elevation (RFPE) - The rninimum elevation established by local l,
ordinance for which all new floodplain development must be protected against flood damage.
At a minirnum, this is an elevarion no lower than the lpp_yeai. flood elevation plus any
increase in flood levels resulting from the designation of flood fringe areas. The D�NR
strongly encourages all communities to also include at least 1' of freeboard in their local
ordinance.
Substantial Improvement - Any repair, recvnstruction or impr�vement of a structure, the cost of
which equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure either before the irnprove-
ment or repair is started or, if the structure has been damaged and is being restored, before
the damage occurred (FEMp definition).
Watershed - The total land area upstream of a given point along or adjacent to a waterbody that
contributes drainage of surface water to that poin�
2. Acronyms
BFE - Base Flood Elevation
CAC - Community Assistance Contact
CAV - Community Assistance Visit
CRS - Community Rating System
n DNR - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources �
FBFM - Flood Boundary and Floodway Aqap
FDR - Flood Damage Reduction Program
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHBM - F1oai Hazard Boundary Map
FIA - Federal Insurance Administration
FIRM - Flood Insurance Rate Map
LOMA - Letter of Map Amendment
LOMR - Letter of Map Revision
NFIP -National Flood Insurance Program
NOHW - Natural Ordinary High Water I.evel
RFPE - Regulatory Flood Protection Elevation
SBC - Sta.te Building Code
SFHA - Special Flood Hazard Area
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TO:
Community Development Department
June 15, 1995
Planning Cammission
PI,ANNING DIVISION
City of Fridley
�pNI; Barbara Dacy, Communitj' Development Director
Scott H�ickok, Planning Coordinator
Kurt Schneider, Planning Assistant
SUBJECT: 1995 CDBG Human Service Fund�'g R�O�endations
One June 1, 1995, the Human Resources Commission (HRC) met to develop the funding
recommendations for the 1995 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Hwnan Seavice
funding allocation.
Listed below are the HRCs funding recom�►endattoas for 1995. Attached to this memo is a copy
of the Ma.y 18th meeting minirtes and June 1 st unapproved minutes to fiuther exPlain theii'
decision.
Organization
Alexandra House
Arc of Anoka. & Ramsey Counties
Central Center for Family Resowces
City of Fridley Recreation
Community Emergency Assistance Program
RISE
St. Philip's Lutheran Church
Tamarisk
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts
A.C.C.A.P.
SACCA
Amount Recommended
$2,000
$2,SQ0
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
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$4,OQ0
$3,000
$1,000
$1,000
$3,000
Total $24,000
Recommendation
Staff requests that the Planning Commission review tlus item and express any concerns or
requests for changes to the funding recommendations. The Council will consider these
recommendations and make its final decision on the funding recommendations at its July 10, 1995
meeting.
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gUMpN RESOIIRCES COMMISSIUN MEETING, MAY 18� 1995
CALL TO ORDER�
Chairperson Oquist called the May 18, 1995, Human Resources
Commission meeting to order at 6:30 p.m-
ROLL CALL•
Members Present:
Others Present:
LeRoy Oquist, Terrie Mau, Clem Coverston,
Jeanne Raffesberger
Kurt Schneider, Planning Assistant
APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESO CES COMMISSION MINUTES:
There were no minutes to be approved at this meeting.
APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION AGENDA:
MOTION by Mr. Coverston, seconded by Ms. Raffesberger to approve
the Agenda as presented.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING �YE� CHAI1ZpERSON OQIIIST
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIl%D•
1. OLD BUSINESS•
- NONE -
2. NEW BUSINESS•
a. Conduct CDBG Oral Interviews:
Prior to each interview Chairperson Oquist informed each
applicant that they had ten minutes in which to make their
presentation. The Human Resource Commission would meet again to
make their decisions in regard to the funding and would forward
their reaommendations to the City Council who would make their
decisions at the July 10, 1995 meeting.
1. Community Emergency Assistance Program
1209 89th Avenue N.E., Suite 130
Blaine, Mn 55434
Ms. Vicki Peery was present from the Community Emergency
Assistance Program. She stated CEAP provides emergency
�'� assistance and self-sufficiency support to families in all of
Anoka County. She�pS��oduced�innthemCitY of Fridleyers of the
results that CEAP P
In the past twelve months, CEAP has paid over $13,000 worth of
financial assistance to 56 families. They have helped these
families in the following ways:
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families avoid evictions
families avoid utility shut offs
families afford prescriptions
families with car repairs
family by providing work clothes
families with school-related expenses
family with storage fees
In addition, they assisted 909 Fridley families with food. (She
could not specify if this was 909 different families or if it was
909 total families coming in - some duplications.) Their policy
is that a family can come one time per month to get three meals
per day for five days for each member of their family.
CEAP was asked to apply for the 1993 reallocation funds. They
requested $750.00. They were awarded $1,020. with the
stipulation that the money must be spent between April and June.
The money is depleted. The funds went to the following:
1) April 11, 1995 CEAp gaye $450. to pay for rent for a mother
and two children. The father had left the household and it took
her two months to find a job so she got behind on her rent.
paid one month of the rent and her wa es C�
The child su g paid the other month.
per week at $7� 0 per houre c8henfeelshshemwill be able4t h�ars
the rent from now on. P�'
2) $486.00 were used to pay rent for a mother and three
children. She was in a shared housing situation and her roommate
and child left so she was left with the entire rent amount. -CEAP
paid a portion of the rent, leaving family emergency assistance
available for a move. She found a more affordable house in
Fridley, the children are still in the same school district and
this was a collaborative effort. The CEAp staff had to work with
family emergency assistance to get them to help the family and to
work together with CEAp in order to make this all happen.
3) The final amount was $84.00 which was combined with $71.00 of
CEAP funds for a total of $155.40. This covered the cost of a
prescription for a client. The senior citizen moved from Wyoming
and a member of CEAP staff has contacted a senior outreach worker
and they will be working on getting this woman medical assistance
to help with prescription expenses in the future.
When CEAP is given money, they use it to cover the staff time
when they are serving residents in Fridley, which frees up those
dollars to actually contribute to the needs of the families.
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They have helped people avoid evictions,
avoid shut-offs, etc.
in the community. The money received from Fridley goes
and stay residents. CEAP has never denied a
only to serve Fridley
legitimate request for financial assistance.
pgr, Oquist asked if CEAP is requesting funds for Special Needs
Assistance.
ointment, (909
Ms. Peery stated for each food shelf app er visit.
appointments), it required 1/2 hour of staff time p
The s ecial needs assistance requires to�s lveeproblemscause it
P necessary connection
requires making
Ms. Oquist asked how people are made aware of the organization.
b word of mouth. They have 31
Ms. Peery stated it is partially Y
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member churches and memberin the Human Servicesgbuildingurc es.
Their offices are located
Rapids so many people who go for other services see theand theY
are also funded by the United Way First Call for Help,
are referred by many other organizations.
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et their funding from.
Ms. Peery stated CEAP has requested and received funding
from the
Coon Rapids, Ramsey, Ham Lake, Spring Lak.e Park,
cities of Anoka, cities they serve.
Blaine - and virtually all of the 1�naka County
Ms. Mau asked if for some reason CEAP were denied funding, would
it mean that Fridley residents would not receive assistance.
Ms. Peery stated CEAP has a limited pool of money for n�is could
oes down they will run out. Ultimately,
when funding g residents. :
happen, but not because of Fridley
2, Southern Anoka County CommunitY Assistance
627 38th Avenue N.E• �5421
Columbia Heights, 1�+IN
Mr. Steve Mihalchick Waispaefood shelfPthatnwasAstart d.in
Mihalchick stated SACA eo le in Fridley, Columbia Heights,
Fridley in 1975• It serves p p ears, SACA
Spring Lake Park and Hilltop. �er �e lCol�iargeights. With
has been located in a house provided by
the closing of the food shelf at St. William's in F�elr P�sy
of their clients have now come to SACA• In Apriand 130 from
show that 142h�SmilSA� serves the Fr dleylarea a great deal.
Columbia Heig
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What SACA does is allow a monthly SA� has a staff of
indicate a need and are found eligible.
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three people, which includes a full time coordinator and two full
time helpers. The total salary last year was $48,000 for three
staff inembers. SACA has a lot of volunteers from all over the
area that help every day. They operate on donated money and
donated food. Last year, SACA received donations somewhere in
the area of $112,000 in cash and 142,000 pounds of food jwhich
generally is valued at $1.00 per pound).
Mr. Mihalchick stated SACA can certainly use whatever
contributions Fridley can make to the program. Money will be
used to buy food. They also take used furniture and clothing.
Money is spent on salary expense, upkeep on the house and utility
costs.
Mr. Coverston asked if SACA experienced a sudden increase in
clients when St. William's quit.
Mr. Mihalchick stated SACA had worked with St. William's all
along and so when they did close there was an increase right
away, but they provided SACA with some of what they had on hand.
Mr. Coverston asked if there is any other food shelf in the area.
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Mr. Mihalchick stated no, they are pretty geographic and they
generally coordinate with CEAP and MEAD. They do not serve �
people who do not live in SACA's geographic area. -_
Ms. Mau stated the question that the commission has always run up
against in the past is the fact that SACA does have a large
savings for a building. Looking at their assets, SACA has
$24,000 in savings and a$16,000 TCF Certificate and over $10,000
in another certificate. She was wondering where that money came
from. Is that donated money? From the money that SACA brings
in, what of that goes into savings?
Mr. Mihalchick stated basically nothing more goes into savings.
At one point it was all in ane savings account and it was split
into various certificates to help earn interest. Occasionally,
they cash in one certificate and move it into another. That is
why the amounts vary each year.
Ms. Mau asked where the original money in certificates and
savings accounts come from.
Mr. Mihalchick stated each year they try to budget so that they
spend more than what is taken in. Last year they came within
$150. of what was taken in. The money which is in the savings
account and certificates has been there since before he got on
the board (8 years). He would venture to guess that originally
they did not use all of the money that was taken in. �
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Ms. Mau stated the commission needs to verify that the funds that
they give to SACA is not being put aside or into the building
funds.
Mr. Mihalchick stated the CDBG grants they have to show that the
money was spent on food.
3. Arc of Anoka and Ramsey Counties
1201 89th Avenue N.E., Suite 305
Blaine, MN 55434
Ms. Mary Ann Reich was present to represent Arc. Ms. Reich
stated she would first li.ke to thank Fridley for their past
funding. They have been a supporter of Arc in a number of
programs including the Toy Library which they are asking for
again this year.
One of the situations that they are faced with now is that they
are heavily funded by United Way and due to the climate there are
fewer contributions. This results in cuts of 5 to 7% cuts each
year so Arc is finding they really need to reach out to the
community and get support there.
Ms. Reich stated Arc has come back again this year with a request
for the toy library because they are looking at moving that
library into a second phase. The toy library was started in 1988
and over the years with contributions and funding they have built
up, the nice supply of generic toys has been established.
However, within the past year or so, they have found that
families are looking for more therapeutic and adaptive equipment.
Children that are being born with critical illnesses and issues
are surviving and going home to families who then have to deal
with caring for those children, getting equipment and just trying
to meet their needs at home. Many insurance companies are _
restricting more and more what they will purchase for families
and there are not other funds out there. Families have been
asking Arc to increase what they have available in adaptive
equipment. It helps them in two ways - fi.nding the right
equipment and paying for it. The toy library allows them to
check out pieces to try and narrow down their selection. Because
Arc makes them available for a longer period of time, sometimes
it can alleviate purchasing it or when the family does purchase
it, they know that it is what they know will work for' their
child.
Arc has put together a list of examples of equipment that
fainilies have asked for or suggested would be very helpfui.
Their biggest dream would be to have some adaptive computer
equipment so families could come in an use equipment to see how
it works and it would allow Arc to produce items for families
such as communication sheets for children who are unable to
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communicate verbally.
Arc has asked for $2,500 which would hel them
also have a number of grants in larger amounts out toabied. They
grant sources. gger
Currently through all of Arc's services, they are serving 42
families in Fridley. They know there are more families out there
who are using Early Intervention Services which Arc tries to work
really cooperatively with. They hope that by having the adaptive
equipment, more of those families would come in an use it.
Mr. Oquist asked if this is sort of an expansion of the existing
library program. He asked if much of the money needs to be spent
on maintenance.
Ms. Reich responded, no. The toy library does have staff people
who are assigned to keep the library going in terms of making
sure that the returned toys are cleaned and sanitized. They have
a group of volunteers that do a lot of maintenance. The bikes
and wagons are refurbished as needed. Arrangements have been
made with some of the toy companies who will replace broken parts
for free, and some of the smaller stores will donate batteries.
Some of the routine maintenance they are able to cover without ^
much cost.
Mr. Oquist asked what typically the longest time the toy is
checked out for.
Ms. Reich stated most of the toys can be checked out for one
month. The therapeutic equipment can be checked out for three
months.
Mr. Oquist asked where other funds come from.
Ms. Reich stated Arc is in the process of submitting grant
requests. They have a grant through United Parcel Service.
Companies such as this who have established grant funds and they
are also in the process of going through the whole list of
foundatians and searching out the ones that focus on disabilities
in children.
4• Alexandra House, Inc.
P. O. Box 49039
Blaine, MN 55449
Ms. Connie Moore was present to represent Alexandra House. Ms.
Moore distributed copies of some statistics that had been put
together in regard to Commuriity Advocacy Services and
Intervention Services through Alexandra House. �
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Mr. Oquist noted that Alexandra House is applying for funds for a
different program that what they have applied for in the past and
asked Ms. Moore to provide more information in regard to their
re.quest .
Ms. Moore stated in the past they have received CDBG funds for
their Hospital Advocacy Program. This year they are requesting
funding for their Intervention Program. Alexandra House has had
intervention services in the City of Fridley since 1991. They
originally received funds from the United Way.
Mr. Oquist stated the request states the funds wouHe askedewhatr
paying a portion of the legal advocate's salary.
assistance a legal advocate provides.
Ms. Moore stated that a legal advocate attends criminal court
hearings with the victim or without the victim, working closely
with the police and prosecutor in the criminal court case. They
would provide transportation to the court hearing if needed. The
legal advocate also hooks that person up with other resources
within the community such as counseling, food shelf, housing
resources, etc. The legal advocate in the intervention program
also works closely with the community advocates who files orders
for protection or harassment orders and attends those court
hearings as weli. They would also work with them on other issues
plus the shelter services if the person is in need of shelter.
Mr. Oquist asked if the legal advocate is a trained legal person.
Ms. Moore stated no, they are not attorneys. Basically they get
their training at the Alexandra House or come with prior
experience in having worked with other prograius in the court
system. They receive a lot of training on what the statutes are.
Much research is done on new legislative mandates. They also
work closely with the prosecutor on cases.
They are basically a liaison between the victim, the prosecutor,
police, etc. They do not give legal advice but rather tell them
what their rights are and how they can be involved in the
criminal court process.
Mr. Oquist asked if this is something that is somewhat new.
Ms. Moore stated this has been going on in Fridley since 1991.
They have heda�etintervention pragramstth ough ut theBState andce
1987. Ther
they all operate pretty much the same.
Mr. Oquist stated Alexandra House is asking for $10,000.
�� Obviously, the City cannot give them the $10,000. Where will the
remaining funds come from if the City cannot fund them or if they
are only able to grant them a portian of the total request.
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Ms. Moore stated a major portion of the funding for community
programs is funded by donations within the community. This is
not continuation funding so it is not guaranteed funding. They
are trying to establish a stronger funding base for these
programs that are ongoing. Some funds come from United Way. One
of United Way•s expectations is that Alexandra House continue to
look for funding from the communities that they are providing
services for.
In reviewing the information Ms. Moore distributed, she noted
that last year, Fridley made 200 domestic-related arrests.
There were also 58 citations issued. They work on any cases in
which the police department has been called in. Ms. Moore also
noted that they do Police Training in the Intervention Program.
They train all new Fridley Police Officers for the intervention
services.
5- Anoka County Community Action Program
1201 89th Avenue N.E., Suite 345
Blaine, MN 55434
Ms. Cathey Weidman stated the Senior Outreach Program is a
program that links seniors and disabled adults to different
services that are available to them that help them maintain their ��
independence and stay in their homes as long as possible. �
Referrals come to their office for an outreach worker to visit
them from the client themselves, from City officials, from the
senior center director, from public health nurses, social service
workers, etc. The requests receive a visit from the Senior
Outreach Worker for the City of Fridley who goes out and meets
with them in their home and determines what their needs are.
After talking with them, she makes necessary referrals to the
appropriate program. Because so many of the programs are
difficult to access, especially for seniors or those who haye
never done so, she assists them in filling out forms. Many of
the referrals are for basic needs. Last year, 48� of the
referrals dealt with food and heat problems. This year referrals
for basic needs have increased up to 560.
Ms. Weidman stated the Senior Outreach Program is a very cost
effective program as they can help to keep someone living in the
coaimunity, contributing both economically and socially to it
rather than having to go in to a long term care facility.
Ms. Mau asked how many seniors they serve.
Ms. Weidman stated last year there were 231 visits made to 188
households, 146 individuals. There were 113 ongoinq or follow up
visits. There were not numbers avaiiable for 1995, but she noted ,�'�,
that the Senior Outreach Worker is ahead of last year's visits.
So far, Ms. Weidman believes there have been 205 visits through
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April and she will be working through the middle or end of June.
6, Central Center for Family Resources
� 1485 81st Avenue N.E.
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Ms. Lee Carlson was present, representing Central Center. She
distributed a handout to the commissioners which gave an overview
of the services they offer.
Ms. Carlson stated they are appiying for funds for a continued
expansion of their program-which they have been involved in for
the past fifteen years, reaching out further to the City of
Fridley.
Over the past year, they have had over 700 kids in support
groups. The previous year, there were 580 kids. They are
continuing to add more services to kids. The important thing is
that they have developed a system of outreach and have been able
to expand their services to more and more families that impact on
all of the community. By coming into the schools in this way
they have been able to reach families that would not otherwise be
reached. Therapists are meeting with the families at the schools
rather than the families having to come a distance. They are
also helping the kids to develop goals.
At Highland Elementary, there has been a very significant
increase in the number of kids of color, and kids of other
countries. They have also continued to expand the number of
ts that they work with in parenting support and have added a
paren
parent support group for mentally ill parents who have ki s.
Central Center also gets State Juvenile Intervention Funding that
is really tied to local matching funds and they must have a-two
for one match in order to bring those dollars in to the
community. That grant is for $23,000 and in order to obtain that-
money they need to demonstrate that they have local support.
She feels Central Center does a tremendous amount of networking
and collaborating with schools, churches and other community
agencies to try to maximize those dollars. By providing the
funds, the City of Fridley is demonstrating that they support
this program for kids. They did serve more Fridley kids this
year than they have in the past.
Mr. Coverston asked how many groups they have at the middle
school.
,..., Ms. Carlson stated at the Cenhave 50 kid
�� groups. At North Park, they
support groups, and there are eight group
of 5 to 6 kids per group.
School they have five
s involved in nine
s at Highland consisting
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Mr. Oquist asked if these support group meeting sessions are held
at the schools.
Ms.. Carlson stated yes. This has been done for fifteen years at
the Spring Lake Park schools.
Mr. Coverston asked if they are working only at the elementary
schools.
Ms. Carlson stated they are working in the elementary schools,
the Central Middle School and the Columbia Heights Senior High.
They are also expanding into schools in Anoka Hennepin through
another collaborative approach.
Mr. Coverston asked if they have support groups at the Fridley
Middle School.
Ms. Carlson stated they do not have qroups at the Fridley Middle
School. There just weren't the resources to add it at this
point.
Central Center is also dealing with the fact that the United Way
has had a decline in their contributions because of corporate
cutbacks so all of the agencies are experiencin a 5% ^
g o reduction.
7. Tamarisk Resources, Inc.
6240 Highway 65 N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Ms. Gretchen Hanson was available from Tamarisk Resources to
discuss their request.
Ms. Hanson stated Tamarisk is not just a telephone service, but
�ey provide an advocacy for people who are terminally ill.- They
find they are helping those that are falling between the cracks -
those people whose insurance does not cover home care, their age,
etc. Tamarisk is made up all volunteers. They wish to stay this
way so people will not fall between their cracks. This way they
are simply out to help people who need help.
They not only help the patient, but also the families of the
patients. They have trouble estimating the nwaber of Fridley
families that they serve as it goes far beyond the patient and
their spouse. It is also the family and teaching the community
how to care for people as a community when people are dying, not
just sending people to support groups. .
What Ms. Hanson sees happening at Tamarisk is that they are
meetinq a need that no one else is providing. If they stop,
there is no one else providinq this need to the community. They �
are not doing it for money or anything else.
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Ms. Hanson stated the volunteers have 40 hours of training. Last
year, these volunteers put in over 5,000 hours. A dollar amount
cannot be put on the amount of time they are spending in the
homes of these patients. The scenarios are endless of how they
are allowing people to live these last weeks of their lives. She
does not see their program as a hospice program but rather a pre-
hospice program.
Ms. Mau asked if Ms. Hanson could explain what Outreach for
$10,000 was in Tamarisk's budget.
Ms. Hanson stated this includes advertising materials. They are
trying to put together a video which would go out to the schools
and churches. The advertising and promotions costs listed in the
budget are for getting brochures printed.
Ms. Mau asked what the Caregiving Programs were.
Ms. Hanson stated this is for exactly what they are doing. Same
people need wheelchairs and they are unable to afford one.
Tamarisk must kick in to provide some of those pieces for people.
Ms. Mau stated she noted that Tamarisks budqet this year is far
different than last years. It has expanded significantly.
Ms. Hanson stated they have seen what their needs are. They have
never been able to provide the Caregiving piece of wheelchairs,
etc. They are trying to accumulate some of this equipment.
Ms. Hanson noted there is no organization that Tamarisk values
more than what the City has done.
8. St. Phillip's Lutheran Church
6180 Highway b5 N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Ms. Rathy Huffman stated the after school program that they have
had this year has been for 6th grade through 8th grade. Next
year it will be available for 5th graders through 8th graders.
This year, they have worked with volunteers and they have had one
full time and one part time staff person. A snack is served to
the kids and they provide a safe environment for them. There is
a basketball court, they have videos, they have peaple from the
congregation come in to do crafts, as well as just an area for
the kids to hang out. They have volunteers who have worked up
tournaments, and been referees. The program has worked
remarkably well.
� Next year, St. Phillip's is loaking at adding
their program. They figure they will need two
at that time. They feel there will need to be
f ifth graders to
extra staff people
more divisions,
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especially among the fifth graders and the eighth graders and
they will need to have more spaces available which they will need
more people to monitor. The volunteers do an excellent job, but
it is also important to have a famiiiar face there every day for
the kids.
Right now in some of the same areas that the kids are hanging
out, they have a turning point daycare for eldercare. Ms.
Huffman stated she would like to see if there are some things
that some of the kids can do to help out if they so desire.
Next year, they would like to have more opportunities, a larger
variety of crafts and on-task things because of the younger age
group and the tendency of that age group to prefer more
structure.
Mr. Oquist asked if the request for funds was basically to cover
the additional staff as well as added activities.
Ms. Huffman stated yes. She informed the commissioners that the
fifth graders will be joining the middle school next year.
Ms. Mau asked which age group represents the largest percentage
of participation in the program. ,�
Ms. Huffman stated she believes it would be 7th graders.
Ms. Mau asked if they are expecting a large infiux of fifth
graders mainly because this will be a lost group, as when the
fifth graders were in the elementary schools, there were after
school programs available through Parks and Recreation and that
will not be available to them any more.
Ms. Iiuffman stated she is anticipating there will be a large-
number of fifth graders. That is not an age group where parents
are as comfortable about leaving their children alone, but it is_
also to a point where they do not want to be paying.the daycare
costs.
Ms. Mau asked how many kids are signed up at this time.
Ms. Huffman stated they have registered 62 kids. They grew to
having an average of 35 to 40 kids in the Winter. Now it has
dropped off to around 20 kids.
Mr. Oquist asked if this program runs through the summer.
Ms. Huffman stated they had sent out questionnaires to those
people who had registered their kids for the pragram to see if
there would be an interest in a summertime r �
received one response so they felt there was notaa�bighneednly
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Ms. Mau suggested that this lack of response may be due to the
fact that it was based on a weekly cost. She felt it may have
been better to have a per day cost.
Mr. Coverston stated the program really is not set up for outdoor
kinds of activities.
and Natural Resource Department
9, City of Fridley Recreation
6431 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Ms. Debi Campobasso stated last year the City requested $5,000
for scholarships. They have been able to providldelinesrand have
dollars to help families that meet the income gu�
been able to waive fees that the Park and Recreation Department
does not allow them to waive. Any trips to ski areas,
Valleyfair, etc. the Park & Recreation Department is unable to
help out the families that cannot afford���ityeforhthose k ds
have been able to provide a special opp
that cannot participate through their department. They have
received a lot of positive feedback from families for the
scholarships.
� 500 to $1,800. to
So far, of the $5,000, they have given away $l, ercent
date since last June and expect to give out another big p
of it as the summer activities are caming up. The higher cost
activities are where they really get the participation of the
kids who normally could not afford it. Ms. CamPobasso stated she
has talked with Mr. Schneider briefly abaut extending the $5,000
e�enditure until the end of the year. That is the reason ear.
the reduction in the amount that they are requesting this y
They are requesting $2,500 to do the same kind of service, but
also open it up to some of the younger kids in the elementary
schools so that they then would have the opportunity to waiye
fees for some of the trips and special events that are available.
If they could get another $2,500, it would enable them to waive
those additional feesthed feel itewould�really co ernthem through
the end of the year, y
next July.
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Ms. Campobasso noted that the Safety Camp which they offered
which got funded late last year is full with 150 participants.
Thirty percent, or 50 families completely waived the $15.00 fee.
This does not include those that met the income guidelines but
did not waive the fee or waived only a portion of the fee.
Mr. Oquist askedhich�theefundsacanlbe�usedtfor.Programs during
the summer for w
Ms. Campobasso stated yes.
Ms. Mau asked if adding the fifth graders to the middle school
will affect their program participation and the amount of
scholarships they give out.
Ms• Campobasso stated yes, because she does not feel many of the
fifth graders are participating right now at the elementary
level. She sees the fifth graders as being one of the highest
participants next year.
10. Banfill-Locke Center
6666 East River Road
Fridley, MIV 55432
for The Arts
N.E.
�s. Kay Nee, who is on the Board of the Banfill-Locke Center for
the Arts and Ms. Rachal Flentje, Executive Director of the
Banfill-Locke Center were present to discuss their request for
funds.
�s• Nea started by giving some background information on the
Banfill-Locke property, She noted they are located on East River
Road. The house was built in 1842 which makes it the oldest
house in Minnesota. The house is on the National Register of
Historic Places. The home was left by Airrs. Locke to a church who
sold it to the county. A group who were interested in the arts
and had formed the North Suburban Center for the Arts decided it�
would be an ideal place to have an art center. They have had
considerable success. They have done a lot of programs for
children. They have two big shows for children every year - one
for the senior kids and one for the junior kids. They have
member shows, and artists come in to show their work. There is
no entrance fee.
One of the things they would like to do is offer some more
programs for Senior Citizens. One of the classes they feel_would
be great would be a writing class for seniors. They would like
to offer more programs for children. One of the things they
would like to do for them is offer some creative dramatics for
children. They would like to offer that to the lower income for
no fee. They would also like to offer the senior classes for no
fee as well. They feel these would be nice additions to their
programs.
Ms. Mau asked how many Fridley residents are served.
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Ms. Rachal Flentje stated as far as class proqrams, which are the
easiest to monitor, they figure they serve twice as many Fridley
residents as they do any other communities.
quarterly session, they would serve a For example, in a
and of that 120 to 150 of them are Fridleyiresidents0 students
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Mr. Oquist asked if the money they are asking for would be to
continue funding the programs as well as offering some additional
classes for the elderly and children.
Ms. Nee stated they do not currently have a Senior's writing
program• thelcost ofethe seniorsrgettingtto theeclasssas�wellbas
to cover
the instructor's fees.
Ms. Flentje stated they also want to expand their children's
programs to hopefully have instructors go to the Fridley schools
and teach an after school program. This would be free to Fridley
students if it were held at the school. They would like to be
able to provide the instructor and also have programs to bring
the children to the center as well for a minimai charge for the
use of the space.
Mr. Oquist asked
Lutheran Church
school programs
if they would consider going to St. Phillips
or to some of the Park and Recreation after
to work with those people as well.
Ms. Flentje stated definitely. They have such excellent
� instructors and quality programs. They think that very few
people in Fridley seem to realize that they are there. They
would like to spread their instructors and programs out to other
facilities, it would get their name and the program out to
others.
Mr. Oquist noted that the next Human Resource Commission meeting
would be held on Thursday, June lst at 7:30 p.m.
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr. Coverston to adjourn the
meeting at 8:30 p.m. _
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRPEIt30N OQIIIST
DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOIIRNED.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tamara D. Saefke
Recording Secretary
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gUMAN RESOIIRCES COMMISSION MEETING, JIINE 1, 1995
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CALL TO ORDER•
Chairperson Oquist called the June 1, 1995, Human Resources
Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m-
ROLL CALL•
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Others Present:
LeRoy Oquist, Terrie Mau, Clem Coverston
Jeanne Raffesberger
Rurt Schneider, Pianning Assistant
Richard Pribyi, Finance Director
APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES FOR MAY 4 1995:
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr. Coverston to approve the
minutes of the May 4, 1995 Human Resources Commission as
presented in writing.
IIPON A VOICL VOTE, ALL MEMBERS V�TING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OQIIIST
DECI,ARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
APPROVAL OF HUMAN RESOIIRCES COMMZSSION AGENDA:
MOTION by Mr. Coverston, seconded by Ms. Mau to approve the
Agenda for the June 1, 1995 meeting as presented.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL M�1%RS oOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON OQIIIST
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED.
1. OLD BUSINESS•
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2. NEW BUSINESS•
a. Discuss Liquor Store General Fund Allocations with
Richard Pribyl.
Mr. Oquist stated at a recent Planning Commission meeting it was
mentioned that some of the revenues from the City's liquor store
had been allocated to the Alexandra House. To clarify this
matter and further discuss what liquor store revenues are used
for, Mr. Richard Pribyl was asked to be present at the Human
Resource Commission meeting.
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Mr. Oquist noted that approximately two to three years ago, the
Human Resource Commission had proposed that the entire Senior
Outreach Program be funded with the City�s qeneral fund.
Mr.. Pribyl stated in 1993 the Alexandra House re
from the City of Fridley in relation to its capitalsbuilding�00
program. They had requested that along with an amount from all
the other cities in the area to participate in their building
program. The City Council feit it was a good cause but the
$10,000 did not relate to the Human Resources Commission with the
CDBG as it was a capital item, and would not qualify. They did
however want to do something to help them out. There was not an
attempt to go around the Human Resources Commission, it was just
one of those things the City Council felt compelled to contribute
to as the other communities were contributing as well.
Mr. Pribyl stated the application for these funds was received
after the CDBG allocation was completed. There was no budget in
the general fund for this kind of pragram, but the City has an
emergency reserve for things that come up during the year that
were not budgeted for.
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Mr. Pribyl stated that in 1994, Mike Larson, Liquor Operations
Director, and Mr. Pribyl attempted to come up with ideas that �
related to City programs that could use the revenues from the
liquor operations for commutiity-based kinds of things. One of
the things they identified was to start putting some of this
money towards something like the Alexandra House. Upon consensus
of the City Council, the City budgeted $25,000 in 1994. No
payment was ever made out of the 1994 budget. It was carried
over to 1995. In the 1995 budgeting process another $25,000
identified/isolated for this type of program. As of yet, those
funds have not been expended. They tried to find some kind of
use for the liquor operations money that had community based-
kinds of things behind it and something that would also be within
the context of the general fund connotation.
Mr. Pribyl stated that the liquor store generates approximately
$150,000 to $180,000 per year. To date this has been held by the
liquor fund just for a future building program. This has been
done since approximately 1988/1989. One of the things they are
looking at now is they have the funds sufficient for a building
program, where will they go from here? This will probably be a
topic of conversation at the next budgeting session. Annually
those revenues can be appropriated for whatever the City Council
feels that they want to use it for. The funds that are coming
out of there to thi� point have not been really appropriated for
anything beyond just the building pr
been set aside specifically for a r�� itself. Nothing has
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Mr. Pribyl stated he believes because of the fact that it was of
that nature is why the moneys have not been expended to date.
Mr. Coverston asked if there was a requirement that the money be
used for capital kinds of things.
Mr. Pribyl stated he believes this was the City Council's thought
that it would be for those types of requests that did not fit
well into the CDBG program. It would not actually have to be for
capital items, and it could be used to fund a program.
Ms. Mau asked if the City Council has a certain amount that they
anticipate being put into their general fund as far as the
revenue from the liquor store.
Mr. Pribyl stated to date they have not because they have not
been transferring that into the general fund as a revenue source
to use for the estimated e�cpenditure. They have been letting
those funds reside in the liquor fund to build for a building
program. So as of this date the only amount that has been
transferred into the general fund as a revenue are the $50,000
(the two $25,000 increments).
� Ms. Mau stated at some point, she assumes that the City will need
to allocate these funds for a program of some sort.
Mr. Pribyl stated yes, and this is a process they will be going
through annually along with the budgeting process.
Ms. Mau asked if they will automatically go into the general
fund.
Mr. Pribyl stated he does not know what else it will be used for
if it is not going into the general fund. They could_progra�n it
to anything they wanted to. They could program it to any one of
the special revenue funds or they could put it into one of the
utilities to help subsidize water and sewer rates. This is
something they would have total control over in the budgeting
process.
Mr. Oquist asked when the budgeting process begins.
Mr. Pribyl stated it ordinarily begins the first part of June.
They will have budget work sessions on June 6, June 20th and June
27th.
Mr. Oquist asked if, as a Commission, they could make a
recommendation or a request that some of those funds be used to
� finance the Senior Outreach Worker.
Ms. Mau stated she feels this wouid be a very positive thing.
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Mr. Oquist stated he thinks it should definitely be considered
for future years.
Ms. Mau stated the Senior Outreach Worker program would certainly
be a closer community based expenditure than the Alexandra House.
Mr. Oquist stated the Hwnan Resource Commission feels the Senior
�utreach Program is a valid program and they requested two years
ago that it be funded through the City�s general funds. The
program is an ongoing program and it does not match the CDBG
criteria. This criteria states that the CDBG funds be used for
seed money, new programs, something new and innovative, something
that helps the majority of the Fridley residents, and something
that helps the youth. If the City feels the Senior Outreach
Program is a good and viable program, maybe they should fund it
out of the general funds and the CDBG dollars could be used for
something else.
Ms. Mau noted that there are lots of program out there that the
Human Resource Commission has not been able to help because the
funding is so limited.
Mr. Pribyl noted that the City is seeing their request for
expenditures rise annually and they are not seeing the same level
of increase in the revenue side.
likely see their e In 1995 and 1996 they will
xpenses exceeding their revenues. One of the
strugqles they will have will be to figure out how to bring those
back into balance. The liquor operation
few that actually can generate money locallygr� ere�may be more
pressure to use these funds to supplement the general fund. The
recommendations made by the Commission are not significant enough
to impact the fund dramatically.
Mr. Oquist stated it would be a benefit to the City to be abie to
show that a portion of the revenues were used to finance a senior
outreach program or some other program on a continuing basis. He
stated another good use of the funds would be to fund the Safety�
Cam� each year.
Ms. Mau stated the DARE proqram would be an excellent program to
fund with liquor store revenues. She further stated she feels
there needs to be more publicity on the positive things the City
chooses to do for the community. She stated she has always felt
it wmuld be good to have a press release informing the residents
how CDBG funds were ailocated. This would be a good way to
adve�tise the availability of CDBG funds as well as help
community spirit to see that money is going towards good
commuriity programs.
b• Make Funding Recommendations for CDBG Applicants:
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The Commissioners briefly compared their recommendations for
funding.
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr.
funds be allocated as follows:
SACCA
Alexandra House
Fridley Recreation Dept.
CEAP
Central Center
Banfill-Locke
ARC
Tamarisk
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Coverston that the 1995 CDBG
St. Philiip's Lutheran Church
ACCAP
$3,000
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$2,500
$3,000
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$4,000
$1,000
$24,000
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, CHAIRP�%RSON OS2QIST
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOII3LY. "
Mr. Coverston noted that it should be clarified that the funding
for St. Phillips Lutheran Church is for the Hangout Program.
Ms. Mau stated that some applicants wili need to notified that
they will need to make changes in their requests for CDBG funds
next year, in order to meet the criteria. Those mentioned were
St. Phillips Lutheran Church, City of Fridley and Tamarisk. She
further noted that Banfill-Locke will need to specify exactly
where the money will go. Their request this year was too
general. Perhaps next year it could be specified for a
scholarship or for tuition for low income students.
Mr. Coverston suggested that Banfill-Locke consider funding an
art class for the Hangout Program•
It was the general consensus of the Commissioners that a
recommendation be made to the City Council in regard to the use
of liquor store revenues.
MOTION by Mr. Coverston, seconded by Ms. Mau to recommend to the
City Council that they use the liquor store revenues for ongoing
programs such as the Senior Outreach Program, the Senior
Coa�panion Program, the Fridley Recreation Department, the Safety
Camp and the DARE Program.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL MEMByRg pOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON OQQIST
DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY.
Mr. Oquist noted that the recommendations in regard to CDBG
allocations will go before the Planning Commission on June 21,
1995, and before the City Council on July 12, 1995.
MOTION by Ms. Mau, seconded by Mr. Coverston to adjourn the June
1, 1995 meeting of the Human Resource Commission at 8:15 p.m.
IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBgRg pOTI1JG AYE, CHAIRPERSON OQIIIST
DECLARED T8E JIINE 1� 1995 MEETING OF THE HIIMAN 1tEgpUgCE
COMNdISSION ADJ'OIIRNED AT 8:15 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
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Tamara D. Saefke
Recording Secretary
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