06/03/1998 - 00003341CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 3, 1998
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Chairperson Savage called the June 3, 1998, Planning Commission meeting to order at
7:35 p.m.
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Members Present: Diane Savage, Dave Kondrick, LeRoy Oquist, Connie Modig
Members Absent: Dean Saba, Larry Kuechle, Brad Sielaff
Others Present: Paul Tatting, Planning Assistant
Patrick Elwell, 236 Rice Creek Boulevard
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MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to approve May 6, 1998, Planning
Commission minutes as written.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PlBL1C; HEARINC�� C;nNSIDERATInN nF SPEC;IAL 11SE PERMIT, SP #98-06, BY
PATRIC;K ELWELL:
To allow a second accessory structure (326 square feet) on Lot 12, Block 4, Rice
Creek Plaza North, generally located at 236 Rice Creek Boulevard
MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:36 P.M.
Mr. Tatting stated that Mr. Patrick Elwell is requesting a special use permit to allow the
construction of a second accessory building on this property. The proposed building is a
garage which will be 14 feet wide by 24 feet deep. The front of the proposed garage will be
brick and stucco to match the existing house. The sides and rear of the proposed garage
will be masonite and match the color of the house and the character of the neighborhood
match the architectural style of the existing structure.
Mr. Tatting stated the property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all the
surrounding properties. Locke Lake borders the property at the southwest property line.
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Mr. Tatting stated the property was platted in 1959. The house and attached garage were
constructed in 1962. A deck addition was constructed to the rear of the house in 1989.
Mr. Tatting stated the zoning code requires a special use permit for accessory buildings
over 240 square feet. The garage as proposed meets all setback requirements. The
proposed accessory structure is 336 square feet in area. The existing driveway is nearly
adjacent to where Rice Creek Boulevard "Ts", and the petitioner plans to use the existing
driveway from Rice Creek Boulevard for the new garage.
Mr. Tatting stated the existing house and garage are approximately 2,100 square feet. The
existing house and garage and proposed garage total 2,436 square feet for a lot coverage
of 16.5%. This is under the maximum permitted lot coverage of 25%.
Mr. Tatting stated the proposed garage will be about 10 feet from the existing house so the
north side of the garage would not be seen by adjacent neighbors. There are a number of
pine trees on the south side so the garage would be screened and visibility from adjacent
neighbors would be limited.
Mr. Tatting stated staff recommends approval of the special use permit with the following
stipulations:
A second driveway/curb cut shall not be created at the property.
2. The second accessory building shall be one-story, 14 feet wide by 24 feet
deep, and shall meet the standards of the Fridley Zoning ordinance and the
Uniform Building Code.
Mr. Tatting stated that per Minnesota Statute 15.99 adopted by the Minnesota
Legislature in 1995, the City of Fridley must act on all land use applications within 60
days. This item was originally scheduled for the May 20, 1998, Planning Commission
meeting which was canceled. This item will now go to Council on June 22, which is beyond
the 60 day date of June 16. He stated the City, with the consent of the petitioner, can
extend the 60-day review period an additional 60 days. They will need this extension
before they can proceed with this item.
Mr. Pat Elwell stated he purchased the home about one year ago. He has a boat, company
car, two family cars, a utility trailer, etc., and he has a need for more storage space. He
stated he does not want to do anything that will not enhance the property. He is very
conscious of his neighbors and wants to be a good neighbor. He stated he does not have
any problem with the stipulations proposed by staff.
Ms. Savage asked Mr. Elwell if he had received any objections from his neighbors.
Mr. Elwell stated no one has objected to the proposed garage. He has talked to the
neighbors most closely affected, and they stated they had no problem with the garage or
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the location.
Mr. Tatting stated staff has received no objections.
Mr. Kondrick stated that in the past, he believed the Planning Commission had added a
stipulation on special use permits for second accessory structures to ensure that the
accessory structure would not be used for a home business.
Ms. Modig agreed. She stated she is not concerned with that happening with the current
owner, but they need some protection that will prohibit a future owner from using the garage
for, for example, a tool shop business or car repair business.
Mr. Oquist stated he also agreed. He stated there were concerns in the past that someone
could operate a repair garage out of a second accessory building.
Mr. Elwell stated he would have no problem with an additional stipulation.
MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:45 P.M.
MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to recommend approval of Special Use
Permit, SP #98-06, by Patrick Elwell, to allow a second accessory structure (326 square
feet) on Lot 12, Block 4, Rice Creek Plaza North, generally located at 236 Rice Creek
Boulevard with the following stipulations:
A second driveway/curb cut shall not be created at the property.
2. The second accessory building shall be one-story, 14 feet wide by 24 feet
deep, and shall meet the standards of the Fridley Zoning ordinance and the
Uniform Building Code.
3. The second accessory building shall not be used for a home occupation.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MnTInN by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to extend the 60-day review period an
additional 60 days.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the April 22, 1998, Appeals
Commission meeting minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MnTInN by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the April 21, 1998,
Environmental Quality & Energy Commission meeting minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to receive the May 7, 1998, Housing &
Redevelopment Authority meeting minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive the May 11, 1998, Parks &
Recreation Commission meeting minutes.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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MnTInN by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to adjourn the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE JUNE 3, 1998, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Lynne Saba
Recording Secretary