PL 07/21/1999 - 7033�,
CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 1999, 7:30 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MTG. MINUTES: July 7, 1999
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Special Use Permit Request, SP #99-05, Jim Bartow, to ailow continued maintenance of a
second detached accessory structure on Lot 17, except the South 55 feet thereof, Auditors
Subdivision No. 22, generaliy located at 6291 Central Avenue NE.
2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 18 1999 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY &
ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING.
^ 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 12 1999 APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURN
CITY OF FRIDLEY
� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 7,1999
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the July 7, 1999, Planning Commission meeting to order at
7:30 p. m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, Dave Kondrick, Connie Modig, Brad Sielaff,
Dean Saba
Members Absent: LeRoy Oquist, Larry Kuechle
Others Present: Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator
Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant
Ross Larson, 1568 Gardena Avenue
Sue Wick, 1565 Gardena Avenue
Carla Winiecki, 5950 Benjamin Street
Bailey Tiller, 1535 Gardena Avenue
Erika Kuhlmeyer, 1564 Gardena Avenue
� Carol & Cory Wilson, 1588 Gardena Avenue
Michele Hatten, 5955 Benjamin Street
Barbara & James Sweeney, 7320 Jackson Street
Rich Revering, 7300 Jackson Street
Roger & Lavona Carlson, 7385 Memory Lane
Victoria Friedmann, 1541 60�' Avenue NE
Scott Roberts, Genesis Architects
Marj Rolland, 1561 Gardena Avenue
Bob Neal, 1561 Gardena Avenue
E. T. Lane. 1132 Mississippi Street
Monica Lane, 3451 —121St Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Jean Hicks, 106 Hartman Circle
Julie Hunstad, 7664 Jackson Street
Bemice Tumer, 7601 Jackson Street
Jeff Ledin, 10678 Washington Boulevard, Blaine, Minnesota
Greig Manthei, 965 83`� Avenue NE. Spring Lake Park, Minnesota
Kenneth Johnson, 7430 Tempo Terrace
Steve Varichak, 1558 Brierdale Road
James Surdyk, 6415 Eagle Lake Drive
Hank & Rosemarie Melcher� 6500 Pierce Street
Dr. Larry Lucas� 3380 Xylon Avenue N.
Clayton Hicks, 106 Hartman Circle
Roland Peterson, 235 Craigbrook Way
�� Jerome Tiller, 1555 Gardena Avenue
PLANNING CO MMISSION MEETING, JULY 7, 1999
APPROVAL OF JUNE 2. 1999. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES:
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MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to approve the June 2, 1999,
Planning Commission minutes as presented.
UPON A VOICE VO�'E, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED_UNANIMOUSLY.
1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT. L.S. #99-01,_ BY
MONICA LANE:
To split the North'/Z of Lot 9, Auditors Subdivision #88, generaliy located at 1132
Mississippi Street.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick to open the public hearing.
UPON A V�iCE �'�ST�, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAV�►t9E: DECL�►REA:
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:34 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner is requesting a lot split of the north one-half of Lot 9,
Auditor's Subdivision #88, to construct an additional single family home. The property is
located at the southeast comer of the intersection of Highway 65 and Mississippi Street,
generally known as 1132 Mississippi Street. �he property is currently 1.04 acres in size
and is zoned R-1, Single Family, as are all the immediate surrounding properties.
Further to the south of this property is property zoned R-3, General Multiple Units, and
apartment buildings zoned R-2, Two-Family Units.
Mr. Bolin stated the new lot would be created just to the east of the existing driveway.
Once the lot is split, the existing lot with the home will measure 85 feet x 239 feet. The
newly created lot will be 75 feet x 239 feet. Both lots meet the minimum code
requirements for lot size. The existing home will still meet all of the required setbacks
as well as the new home being proposed. The existing home was built prior to 1949. In
1949, the garage was built on the site. In 1952 and in 1962, the home had some
additions made to it.
Mr. Bolin stated, since the lots will exceed the required size standards, staff
recommends approval of the request with the following stipulations:
1. Petitione�r shall extend current 10-foot easement along the entire Westem
boundary.
2. Petitioner shall pay $750 park dedication fee for new Iot prior to issuance of
building permit.
3. Petitioner shall grant code required 12-foot utility and drainage easement atong
Southerr� boundary of property.
4. Petitioner shall pay all water and sewer connection fees.
5. Petitioner shall record a 12-foot driveway easement along both sides of common
boundary.
6. The current 15-foot private easement along Eastem boundary of property shall �
be vacated, or new home and accessory building shall be set back 15 feet from
the eastem boundary so as to not encroach into the easement.
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� 7. Petitioner shall meet all right-of-way dedication requirements of Anoka County for
that portion of each lot that abuts Mississippi Street.
8. The petitioner shall agree to preserve mature trees to the extent possible. All
trees required to be removed for the new house shall be marked and approved
by City staff prior to issuance of the building permit.
Mr. Bolin stated many of the items in the stip�lations hau.e already been addressed by
the petitioner's engineers including.the .15-foot easement along the westem boundary,
the 12-foot driveway easements, as well as a 12 foot dcainage and utility easement
along the south edge of the property.
Ms. Modig asked. ifi staff had received comments from tbe neighbors.
Mr. Bolin stated staff has received four calls. All ofi the callers wanted to know abou# the
plans. There was some fear that by splitting the lot, a convenience store or gas station
might go in. The zoning is R-1, Single Family, and 4his is all that can go in there.
Ms. Monica Lane stated her father raised a family in that home. He is now alone. The
family believed this would allow their father to continue to be an active member of the
community. He is a member of St. Luke's Church, participates in seniors' programs,
does many things for the neighbors and elderly people, has a carving class, and would
like to stay in the community. However, he will not always be able to keep up this lot
alone. Many of the children live out of state. Two children live within forty miles. It is
� very hard to have their families and try to care for this yard at the same time. Since she
was in the process of trying to find a lot on which to build a home, she believed this
would be a practical solution and allow her father to stay in his home. Sh� graduated
from Fridley High School. She likes the neighborhood. It will mean that she will have to
relocate her family.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the petition�r had any problems with the stipulations.
Ms. Lane stated she is confused about some things. One is the 15-foot easement on
the eastem side. When she went to the courthouse, she discovered that, at one time,
this was a dirt driveway that was the access to the home behind them about 35-40
years ago. Since she can remember, this area has been fenced by the neighbors and
totally closes off the easement. If she does build a home, it is unrealistic to keep the
home 15 feet from that easement and 10 feet from the driveway without butting into it.
She would.like to have the easement removed, because it serves absolutely no
purpose.
Mr. Hickok stated that the parties involved could have it removed from the plat. This is
a private easement on file at Anoka County. This property and the other current
property owner could come to an agreemerit and have that done.
Mr. Hickok stated the City and County would prefer that this not become a driveway
� also because the property now takes access from the frontage road to the south and
has done so for a number of years. The petitioner's property is at a very critical poi�� ���
bringing driveways out onto Mississippi. That is why staff recommended a driveway
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easement location of 12 feet on either side of the line. That gives the opportunity for a
driveway for each lot while controlling the number of access points. ''�
Ms. Lane stated that on the survey she had done, the existing driveway goes into what
would be the newly created lot. If a driveway were to be put in, it would have to be to
the right of that or to the east. Of the homes across the street, one has a driveway and
another has two driveways. Her father would prefer that she have her own driveway to
avoid any problems in the future. She is trying to realistically think of how one person
would come in off one driveway and veec off: ;`�#f-a driveway were to be put in; it would -;
have to be put in to the east of the existing: driveway. That driveway goes onto the
newly created parcel. She does not know how to go about correcting that.
Mr. Hickok stated this is stafPs recommendation in an effort to control access at a
critical point of the roadway. This is an area where cars could be traveiing atthe
Highway 65 speed and rounding the comer at a green light only to find there are nearby
driveways, causing conflicf. -Since this is a famify situ�ation, it is staff's recommendation
to create a driveway location that is deemed appropriate for the lot split and stitl control
the number of access points. Staff does understand that the current driveway crosses
over onto the newly created lot, but that is not an unusual situation. There are a
number of properties in the City that share access but then split once they gain access
to their property. The concem is at the easement. Beyond the easement, the owner
can do what he/she wants.
Ms. Lane asked if the easement at the westem boundary is by the highway. ,--�
�/Ir. Bolin stated this is correct. The 15-foot easement is an existing easement. The
engineering staff asked that this be extended along the entire length of the property.
Mr. Melcher stated he lives two blocks from this site. If the lot is split, what is the
possibility of commercial on the new lot? Directly across the street from this parcel is
land that was set up as residential. When the owner had difficulty selling it, he
petitioned the City to change this to commercial.in order to put in a gas station and a
pizza place. It was part of the pocket zoning thing. His concem is that this is another
pocket zoning problem. If this goes residential, but the Lanes do not build another
house and the property goes up for sale, what is the possibility of this being rezoned
commercial?
Mr. Bolin stated the property is currently-zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, as are
the surrounding properties. The plot across the street is still zoned R-1. The possibility
of this becoming commercial is very slim. Currently, the City is updating the
comprehensive land use plan. In this update, that area is designated as residential.
Mr. Melcher stated that part of Mississippi and Highway 65 is a very severe accident
prone area. He did not have statistics, but he felt the police department could vouch for
the fact that. If commercial was put in there, it would be a real mess.
Ms. Lane stated it would be her worst nightmare to relocate her family, build a home� ^
and find out that this was zoned commercial. She is making the request to build a horr�e
to help keep the area residential and to keep her dad in his home.
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'� Mr. Hickok stated #hat when the City evaluates a rezoning, staff looks at criteria that the
request would have to meet in order to get a recommendation for approval. One of
those criteria is the surrounding zoning. He believed the City Council is committed to
keeping this area residential.
MOTION b}� Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VQICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DE�fi:ARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:56 P.M.
Mr. Saba stated he has no problem with the request.
Mr. Kondrick agreed. He believed the petitioner understood the stipulations.
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Ms. Modig, to recommend approval of Lot �piit
request, L.S. #99-01, by Monica Lane, to split the North %2 of Lot 9, Auditors
Subdivision #88, generally located at 1132 Mississippi Street, with the following
stipulations:
1. Petitioner shall extend current 10-foot easement along the entire Westem
boundary.
2. Petitioner shall pay $750 park dedication fee for new lot prior to issuance of
'� building permit.
3. Petitioner shall grant code required 12-foot utility and drainage easement along
Southem boundary of property.
4. Petitioner shall pay all water and sewer connection fees.
5. Petitioner shall record a 12-foot driveway easement along both sides of common
boundary.
6. The current 15-foot private easement along Eastem boundary of property shall
be vacated or new home and accessory buildings to be setback 15 feet from the
eastem boundary so as to not encroach into the easement.
7. Petitioner shall meet all right-of-way dedication requirements of Anoka County for
that portion of each lot that abuts Mississippi Street.
8. The petitioner shall agree to preserve mature trees to the extent possible. All
trees required to be removed for the new house shall be marked and approved
by City staff prior to issuance of the building permit.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAi/AGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Bolin stated this item would be considered by the City Council on July 26.
2. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF REPLAT REQUEST, #99-03, BY
STEPHEN VARICHAK & JAMES SURDYK:
^ To create three separate lots from Lot 22, Auditor's Subdivision #92, generally
located at 1583 Gardena Avenue.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, �econded by Mr. Kondrick to open the public hearing.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED �,
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:58 P.M.
Mr. Bolin stated the petitioner is requesting a replat of Lot 2, Audito�s Subdivision #92,
to develop three separate lots which would accommodate three single family homes on
the propertyJocated at 1583 Gardena. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family� as are
the surrounding properties with the exception of a small parcel just to the south of this
property. A 40-foot strip of land is owned by the City and used as access into the park
for maintenance. A home and a number of large trees currently exist on the property,
The northemmost edge of the property is lower than the other part of the-p�operty.
Mr. Bolin stated the lot was platted in 1949. In 1956, the existing home was
constructed. In 1976, the existing home was connected 4o City sewer and vvater.
Mr. Boiin stated that in reviewing the preliminary plat, staff has noted tha4 th� proposed
lots exceed the code requirements for size and street frontage. Staff recommends
approval of the request with the following stipulations:
1. Grading and drainage plan shall be approved by City's engineering staff prior to
the issuance of any building permits, in order to minimize impact to the low area
located along the Northem most edge of property.
2. Petitioner shall provide a 20-foot drainage and utility easement along North
property line of proposed Lot 1. ,—�
3. No grading or land alterations shall be permitted within 50-feet of the North
property line of proposed -�.ot 1.
4. Petitioner shall provide proof that the old well located on the site is properly
capped or removed.
5. During construction, silt fencing shall be used where applicable.
6. Petitioner shall pay $750 per lot park fees prior to issuance of building permits.
7. Petitioner shall grant code required 12-foot utility and drainage easement along
westem boundary of property.
8. Petitioner shall pay all water and sewer connection fees.
9. petitioner shall agree to preserve mature trees to the extent possible. All trees
required to be removed for the new homes shall be marked and approved by City
staff prior to issuance of building permits.
Mr. �olin:stated the northemmost lot, Lot 1, would be approxirr�ately 17,000 square
feet, Lot 2 would be about 11,000 square feet, and Lot 3 would be just over 12,000
square feet. Lot 1 acts as a natural drainage area. The 20-foot easement would give
the City a drainage easement in that area. Also, to address some of the neighborhood
concems with drainage and open space, staff has requested a stipulation stating that
no land alterations shall happen within 50 feet of the northemmost property line.
Ms. Savage asked why this is a replat rather than a lot split.
Mr. Bolin stated this is because there are three lots involved. This is a reconfiguring of �
the entire site rather than splitting one parcel into two parcels.
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Ms. Savage asked if there were any legal guidelines or statutes in a situation like this
'� where it is clear that these lots are the proper size. Are there any other guidelines in
making a recommendation to approve or deny?
Mr. Bolin stated staff goes by the City zoning code to make sure that all the lots will be
buildable. Not only must the lots meet certain size requirements, but also that homes
can be built on the lots. This is a residential area, and these will be single family
homes. According to the code, the petitioners can. do this and meet the requirements.
Ms: Savage asked for staff's response to the letter from Glenn Lillmars indicating that
he owns an adjoining property that he wanted to build on and that he was not able to
build.
Mr. Bolin stated he believed Mr. Lillmars' property abuts this property and was at one
time platted even though they do not have access. About the same time, a 25-foot
portion of the proposed Hill D�ive was also platted. It is highly unlikely that Hill Drive
will be extended due to the topographic constraints. In order to construct Hill Drive, it
would be necessary to fill in the entire low area, which would cause drainage problems
for the entire area. There would also be issues in acquiring property in order to put in
a road. The City cod�e requires 60-foot roadways with 30 feet of paved surface and 15
feet of right-of-way on either side. It is landlocked and without some major purchases
of property, it would be impossible to come off Benjamin onto Hill Drive.
� Mr. Kondrick asked the minimum lot size.
Mr. Bolin stated the minimum lot size is 9,000 square feet.
Ms. Modig asked why the lots are not being separated into equal size lots.
Mr. Bolin stated the main reason is that, when the petitioner was drawing up the lots,
he was thinking about the low area at the nothemmost lot. In order to make that a
buildable lot, he made the northemmost lot larger than the other two.
Ms. Modig stated that once this subdivision is done, what prevents the future owner
from making a topographic change in that low area?
Mr. Bolin stated a future owner would need a grading permit. There is a storm sewer
culvert that goes undec Benjamin jus# to the north of this property. That drainage
comes partially across the neighbo�s property. Practically, this would not be a
possibility.
Mr. Hickok stated there is a stipulation that states the subdivision was approved under
certain conditions. If this was filled, it would be a violation of the law.
Mr. Saba stated that in walking the property, it appears there is wetland soil at the
,,� northemmost area. Has anyone looked at whether there is wetland material and if
there is mitigation involved?
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Mr. Bolin stated he understands that the water does not set in the area very long and
drains quickly. Any potential wetland in the area would be smali enough in size that it ^
would not trigger any mitigation. The area lacks wetland vegetation.
Mr. Saba stated the Iot located north of Lot 1 has severe erosion. What will
construction do to that property as well as othei'? Will removing trees and vegetation
add to that?
Mr. Bolin stated that in reviewing #Mis with the City engineers, they are confident that
the 50-foot buffer along the northem edge and engineering staff having final approval
of the grading plans would stop any potential problems with erosion and runoff.
Anything done on Lot 1 should not affect the property to the norih.
Mr. Saba asked where the house would be located.
Mr. Bolin stated a house would have to be �located on the souihem p�rtion of Lot 1 at �
place where they would meet the required setbacks and still stay away from that 50-
foot line.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the former sewage treatment systems had been properly
abanaoned.
Mr. Bolin stated that if there is one, it will be removed when the existing home is razed.
This is a requirement of the demolition permit. �
Ms. Modig stated that where is the drainage going to go?
Mr. Bolin stated the engineering staff would like to see all the drainage go toward
Benjamin.
Ms. Modig stated that when the grading and drainage plan is approved, the idea is that
it is going to drain away from the property itself into Benaamin. There is drainage
further to the north. Will it accommodate this?
Mr. Bolin stated those are all good concems and are things that the engineering staff
has looked at. The engineering staff does not want to allow any more drainage into
that area, and they believe this will work.
Ms. Modig stated she understands that. These are concems of the neighborhood that
have to be addressed for the neighborhood in order for it to be a peaceful project. She
has concems about that.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive into the public record
letters received from Vicki Hamilton dated July 6, 1999; from James Hamilton dated
July 6, 1999; and from Marjorie Rolland dated June 27, 1999.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVACE DECLARED �
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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Mr. Varichak stated he lives three blocks away and has lived there for the last 15
� years. He is very familiar with the property. He is looking at this for investment
purposes. They will remove the old house and build three new ones. It will improve
the area. He purchased the properiy a few months ago. The lots are all nice sized
lots. At this time, he has two people interested in building on the lots.
Ms. Savage asked if the petitioner had any problems with the stipulations.
Mr. Varichak stated he has no problems. They made the northem lofi big in order fo
accommodate the landscaping. That is a nice walkout lot. They will try to save as
many trees as possible.
Mr. Saba asked where he would put a house on Lot 1.
Mr. Varichak stated they would have to mark where 50 feet is from the north end. it is
really the buyers option to posi#ion the house. They will pi�k out a ptan and see if i# is
a good fit for the lot. Currently, there are no plans.
Ms. Winiecki stated she is attending the meeting on behalf of the three owners directly
north of the three proposed lots. Cathy Miller and Thomas Steifer wrote a letter to the
City regarding the request, which was included in the agenda packet. Ms. Winiecki
read portions of the letter.
^� Ms. Winiecki stated the homeowners she is representing purchased their lots primarily
because of the scenery. Throughout the years, the entire neighborhood has enjoyed
the natural setting tucked away in a big city. It appears to her the developer will .come
into the neighborhood, create a less than desirable area for the existing homeowners,
and exit the scene without regard for the current residents. Surely, in this case, the
developer will benefit. In what way will the existing property owners benefit? Will they
enjoy looking at the sides or backs of the homes he built rather than taking in the
beauty of the oak trees or open areas? Will they enjoy the loss of some of the wildlife
in the area? Will they enjoy the additional traffic or homes being created? Will their
property values go down? Most importantly, if this lot is lost to subdivision, will the
next home that is sold then allow for an additional subdivision? Surely some of the lots
are large enough to entice another develope�? In ord.er to protect the current
residents, they need to stop this subdivision from taking place. The current
homeowners like the neighborhood as it is. There is no question a developer with
significant capital can subdivide the lot, take away the essence of the neighborhood,
and make a hefty profit. The real question is, should they be allowed to?
Ms. Wick stated she lives on the property immediately west of this property. Her entire
property borders the property in question. There are a couple of things going on. One
is the emotional aspect of cutting down trees. There are 24 oak trees are on the site.
When stepping out her back door on a sunny day, she sees trees that are green. She
will now look at siding, and she is not sure how she feels about that. She displayed a
;—.� diagram showing two trees and she thought that was about the perimeter. The
perimeter holds about two trees. With three houses, there will be three families, four 4�
nine kids� six or more cars. RV's, boats, etc., instead of all these really nice oak trees.
That is the emotional piece.
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Ms. Wick stated the other part is about it being problematic. The Commission asked n
great questions. What about the erosion? What about the drainage? Can you put a
house on that big lot? Is it going to change the drainage? Can you expect that there
will not be erosion when it is occurring now on the property to the north? She was not
sure these questions were answered. Her concem is how the Planning Commission
can make a decision_until they know those answers from the engineers? If inembers
have not been to the site, she.would invite them to come out and walk the lot. She
loves the trees and thought they were over 100 years old.
Ms. Wick stated she has spoken with Mr. Varichak. He seemed like a nice man. _
While he does live in the neighborhood, he does not live next door. She is �nrilling:tn� ;
accept some compromise. Maybe she does not have a choice, but she and her
neighbors are wi9ling to take a look at a compromise — perhaps two houses rather#han
three to save more trees. At the slope, there is a pocket of eight or nine trees that will
have to go. If fiwo houses are put at the higher portion of tl-re Oot, they will be closer to ----
the road. She agreed that it is probably okay for the house to be demolished. There is
more compromise than just marking some trees. She thought they needed to go
further than just 95% of these big old trees missing.
Ms. Wick stated she has a petition signed by approximately 65 of the neighbors. She
asked that this be presented to the City Council.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded to Ms. Modig. to accept the signed petition into the ^
public record.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Larson stated he lives across the street from the property. He agrees that the
house should be demolished. He has talked to the neighbors and all are opposed to
three houses going in. All the lots around there are fairly decent size. All the
properties have mature trees. If they start taking them down, they will not see mature
trees. This is not an investment to him. He will not see anything in his pocket. This is
all that the petitioner is looking at. He thinks there could be a compromise. He has a
child who enjoys getting out and playing in the neighborhood. It would be sad for him
to have three houses go in there. Besides the extra traffic, Gardena is a busy street as
it is right now. With three houses, there will be a minimum of six cars. H� just doesn't
think this is right. �
Ms. Wilson lives directly across the street from the property. She concurs with
everything that has been said so far. She had concems about Lot #3 and asked for
the dimensions of that lot.
Mr. Bolin stated Lot #3 measures 90 feet x 134 feet.
Ms. Wilson asked if staff had described the slope that is there from Lot 3 to Lot 1, and '—`
how a house could be built into that hill.
PIANNING CO MMISSION MEETING, JULY 7, 1999
� Mr. Bolin stated Lot 2 is fairly level. Most of the slope is on Lot 1.
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Ms. Wilson stated she concurred that the house should be taken down. They had
heard rumors of having 3 feet taken off that properiy. As a neighborhood, they have all
mature trees, deep lots, park land behind them, lots of animals, and lots of rolling hills.
She is very opposed to squishing three houses in there. If the developer had come to
the neighborhood with a proposal for two housesr that might have been easier to
swallow.
Ms. Kuhlmeyer concurred with the comments. She lives across the street from the
property. She is concemed abolit the tax ramifications and special assessments. Are
there any assessments or taxes they should be concemed about as property owners?
Mr. Hickok stated that as far as asse�sments, all of the costs of development are
bome by the developer. Neighbors and residents in the area should not expect any
additional assessmerrt because of this development. There is the added revenue of
having three homes where one had existed.
Ms. Hatten stated she lives across from the 50-foot area and looks at it from her front
window. They purchased their house in November. The front does not look very nice
because they have a big tree so they don't get any sun and grass won't grow. They
have erosion and they will have erosion down the street. They are debating about
taking out a tree, and now this is talking about taking out 24 trees across the street.
She has a huge problem with that. Her property at the street is where water drains
out. This winter, there was a cycle of freeze, thaw, freeze, etc. That part of the street
was all ice. There is a huge drainage problem there right now. They already have
water that backs up into the driveway when it rains heavily. She would like the City to
do something about that. A house on Lot 1 with the slope will have erosion. The
drainage will go into the pond. She would like someone to look further into that.
Ms. Hatten stated she is totally against three houses there. She does not want to look
at that across the street. She did not think this is aesthetically pleasing. If they put in a
huge house, it makes the rest of the houses built in the 1950's look like dumps. That
does not help her as a property owner. She stated Mr. Varichak is a very nice guy;
and, if he wants to make some money, that's fine, but can he reduce the size of the
houses so they fit in with the other homes in the neighborhood? She would like that to
be considered.
Ms. Winiecki stated that a few years ago when the north property owners had some
drainage problems, the City needed to come in and redo the driveway. In addition,
some of the front yard had additional fill put in. This happened during the construction
of the street on Benjamin.
Mr. Bailey Tiller stated he has lived in the area for 60 years. Years ago, when they
started the City, they were very fortunate to have a very good manager. The taxes
�, were $88 per year. Now the taxes are $200 and they talk about development that is
costly. It is costly because keeping everything in order costs a lot of money. They
have enjoyed the block the way it is, and they want to keep it the way it is. The taxes
cannot take care of all the extras. You cannot put this in to get more taxes. ihere is
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nothing so nice as when you have nature. It would be nice to have it natural. If you
drive off Gardena and Oakwood Manor to the west, years ago they were going to put �,
houses in there. Now there is the most beautiful nature. They have #o keep what they
have as good gifts and so he wants to keep this now as a gift.
Mr. Jerome Tiller stated he has lived here for 50 years and is a long time resident of
the neighborhood. The Commission is faced with a terrible dilemma. Here is a
gentleman who has lived three or four blocks from the neighbofiood for 15 years who
purchased this property on speculation. The Commission's decision is either to protect
the speculator's investment or to somehow reach some sort of compromise and
protect the neighborhood's investment in this beautiful lot. Some of the members have
been there. This is a special lot. He always thought they would. have rich: neighbors
someday because he never thought anyone would take that lot and split it up. There is
also a steep slope on that hill. He does not know how they-intend to arrange,that land
and put a house on that site. It will be costly in the long run because of the potential
drainage problems. - � - , . .
Mr. Jerome Tiller asked #he Commission to take a hard look at the situation before
making a decision. He though the neighborhood was willing to compromise. He would
prefer to see one lot, but they are probably realistically thinking-two lots, but he did not
think anyone in the neighborhood would live very well with three lots. It would destroy
the present unique situation. Fridley has a few nice garden spots. Gardena is a very
old neighborhood. It has a nice mix of old and new; it is a beautiful area. You need to
preserve it the best way you can. �
Ms. Friedmann stated she has some concems with this proposal. The first is squishing
three newly constructed homes and making them consistent with the surrounding
neighborhood. She has lived in the area for about 10 years, and they liked the charm
and the large trees. The glamg inconsistency of the three new homes would not be
very pleasant. Her second concem is the soil composition and the potential for
erosion. She has spent many years as an environmental engineer and understands
this. Along with the erosion and increased drainage (which will by nature want to go
north and further erode rather than going up hill onto Benjamin), erosion will be a
considerable fa�tor as well as the integrity of the structure on that soil. Her third
concem is the precedent that this sets. She lives across from another elde�y lady who
has a beautiful lot with large old oak trees that is oversized and square footage-wise
could very conceivably be split into three lots. It is a beautiful site. You could
conceivably put two houses.on this site. It is so inconsistent with the rest of the
houses in the area and the scenery. Both of these areas are in her neighborhood.
When she is out walking her dog, she enjoys the shade and the scenery and would like
that to remain.
Mr. Jerome Tiller stated he thought the trees are more like 300 years old. When he
was little, those trees were as big as they are now:
Ms. Savage asked the petitioner his reaction to a double lot split.
Mr. Varichak asked if the City would consider purchasing the lot.
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Ms. Modig asked the petitioner if they had soil testing done on the property.
�� Sometimes after a soil test is done, you may flnd that it is not buildable.
Mr. Varichak stated the site is buildable.
Mr. Sielaff asked how staff determined the measurement of 50 feet.
Mr. Bolin stated staff sat down with the engineering department and figured out how far
up the hill they would need to go to preserve that area.
Mr. Sielaff stated he is concemed that Lot 1 is buildable. He is not sure i# there were
any restrictions in the code that constitutes a buildable lot and what doesn't: �
Mr. Flickok stated the zoning code sets standards for setbacks, landscape, etc., but it
does not talk about soil conditions. The building code addresses that. There is a
requirerroent that the foundation be adequate to support the home, to prove that the--�-
footings need to be based on soil compaction tests, etc. As they build homes, they
need to verify that the soil conditions are such that it will support the home proposed
for the site. The questions about soil conditions are valid. The builder would find out
at the time of the soil tests. Oftentimes it is not the soil but the design of the footing
that needs to match that soil. Those are building issues that need to be taken to the
building department. The grading requirement is specific in the building code. If the
land steps down, that needs to be considered in the design of the home. On Lot 1, tF�e
�'"1 builder will need to determine the contour that will be needed and the placement of the
home in order to make this work properly.
Mr. Sielaff stated there is no specfic requirement on the degree of slope or no
restrictions on degree of slope.
Mr. Hickok stated there is none on a lot like this. Along the river, there is a bluff
requirement.
Ms. Hatten asked if the City has considered the flow of drainage to the street and how
that collects in the sewer and goes back down into the pond. Has the City considered
the extra impact in the area of the additional water in that area? Will that end up
having standing water'?
Mr. Hickok stated City staff met with a development review committee consisting of
staff from engineering, fire, police, assessor, and building departments to analyze the
questions that the neighbors are asking. It is important to know that the planning sfaff
is presenting information received from a number of different sources. A determinatio�
was made that three lots and three homes can work.
Mr. Saba asked what level of rainfall these calculations are based upon.
�, Mr. Hickok stated that in commercial and industrial development, they base the
calculations on 10 year� 15 year, and 100 year storm events. In residential areas� a� a�
done in very much the same fashion. They look at the density of the development, �h�
roofs and driveways, and the kind of runoff they will get as a resul4 of that
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development. They look at the hard surFace area and the areas to handle that
capacity. In this case, the answer has been yes. �
Mr. Saba asked what criteria is used to save trees.
Mr. Hickok stated they were obligated under stipulation as part of the subdivision to
protectthe trees in the Royal Oaks Development south of Totino-Grace. This
stipulation was in place as well. Staff did go down and mark the trees. He thinks that._
was a good end product. There are a good number of mature trees that:y�ere left as a
result of marking the trees and then protecting those that are left during construction.
Mr. Saba asked if there is an estimate of the number of trees that couid�be saved.
Mr. Hickok stated that would depend upon the placement of the homes. �Staff,have
talked to the developer about this. Trees are valuable to a lot. The more trees you
can preserve, the more value yo� have in a lot. To design a home for a wooded lot,
the footprint looks at the lay of the land to minimize the impact. The more trees that
are preserved, the better off they are.
Ms. Hatten asked if the engineers are saying that the drainage system that they have
now is adequate. She did not think the current system in adequate because the water
is backing up their driveway when it rains.
Mr. Hickok stated there is no plan at this time to upgrade the storm sewer on ,—,,
Benjamin.
Ms. Wick stated there are some tough questions that need to be answered. She felt
like the neighbors are fighting the City. She wondered what the motivation was to try
to convince the Commission that three lots is a good idea.
Mr. Hickok stated the code sets a minimum standard through the zoning and
subdivision ordinance on what is in the City of Fridley. By doing that, there is a
standard that is essentially an invitation to developers. As you look at property, you
would look at the subdivision ordinance and the zoning ordinance to see if your
proposed development for that lot meets the City's requirements. Through the State
statutes, the City has the abiliiy to subdivide the land within the City the way it sees fit.
The City considers requests based on the standards. Has the developer met the
minimum standards of the subdivision ordinance? Yes. Has the developer met the
minimum standards of the zoning code? Yes. If these are met, �staff cannot
recommend denial.
Mr. Jerome Tiller asked if staff is� predisposed to protect the investment of developers
regardless of the impact it might have on aesthetics.
Ms. Savage stated staff must follow the law. She did not think it had anything to do
with favoring development. There may be other considerations beyond the fact the
property meets the standards. There are other considerations, and that is why theP� a� �
this meeting.
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Mr. Jerome Tiller asked what would be some of the other considerations.
Ms. Savage stated one would be neighborhood reaction. She stated this is very
difficult, as they all understand how the neighbors feel. Every Commission member
would like to have property or property close to them that is beautiful with trees and
wildlife. But, at the same time, they are bound by laws, statutes, and regulations.
Mr. Jerome Tiller stated they ar�e bound by.laws, statutes and regulations that
determine what a minimum code would be. Are they obligated to protect the
investment of a land speculator? What value do you place on aesthetics and
neighborhood aesthetics? Values are subjective. Does a code invite developers to
develop? He is having trouble with that.
Mr. Sielaff stated the Commission also has to consider land ownership. What can you
do with land that you own?
Ms: Kuhlmeyer asked what the timeline was for the completion of this project.
Mr. Varichak stated that if everything goes according to schedule through the City,
County, etc., this process will probably be completed at the end of September.
Ms. Modig asked the petitioner if he is going to develop the property himself or if he is
planning to sell the parcels to individual parties.
Mr. Varichak stated that it is possible he will sell to individual parties. It depends on
who purchases the property. He will not be the builder.
Mr. Bailey Tiller stated he has lived in the neighborhood for 60 years. He hoped that
the Commission would listen to the people that live there.
Ms. Savage stated that regardless of the recommendation made by the Planning
Commission, the final decision will be made by the City Council.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:25 P.M.
Ms. Modig stated she lives in the neighborhood, and she has been on the property. The
City is bound by the statutes and the laws of what they can or cannot do. As long as
the property owner meets the criteria, they can divide the property. The City cannot say
no. Her feeling is that she would really like to table the request and let the property
owner meet with the neighbors to determine if it was possible to do a two-way split. She
felt there would be some value to do that, but she thought this was not going to happen.
She would vote against the request because there are too many variables regarding
,�—�, drainage, grading, the trees, ponding, etc. The City has been assured by the engineer�
that there is not a wetland there. They keep hearing from the neighbors about a pond
that forms after it rains, so perhaps they need to look at the drainage in the area. Ther�
are too many ifs for her. She would vote against the request.
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Mr. Kondrick stated he would vote in favor of the request because of the criteria they ��
have to follow. He is basing his decision upon the fact that the engineers know what
they are doing. It is his understanding that, if three houses are built, there cannot be
any more water than what is there now. He does not see how they can deny the owner
from putting three pretty homes in the area if it can be done. The lots are over sized.
They are doing what they can to put the third house back 50 feet. There are some
tough stipulations. He walked the property and is aware of what the neighbors are
talking about. Lot 1 will be a challer�g� for anyone that decides to build there. That i�
the way things happen sometimes. He will trust that the Planning staff and Engineering
staff know what they are doing. If the stipulations are adhered to, he would vote to
approve. �
Ms. Modig stated she did not mean to infer staff did not kr�ow what they are doing. .She
just feels that there is so much neighborhood animosity towards the request, and she
feels that fhree lots are jusi too mar�.
Mr. Sielaff stated he is empathetic to the residents. In his job, he has to deal with
minimum standards. The minimum can become how far you can go down. On the flip
side, minimum standards will improve the quality throughout the City. He recognizes
this, and it is frustrating that they cannot do much about it. The City has a code with
certain standards. Any person can purchase land and design down to those standards.
The petitioner is the landowner and meets the minimum standards. He would vote in
favor of the request. ,--�
Mr. Saba stated that if he was to vote his pers�nal feelings, he would vote against the
request. He loves trees and wetland areas. It appears to be a very nice property;
however, three legal lots are proposed. The City engineers have looked at the drainage
and agree that it is workable. That puts some responsibility back on the City. The
Planning Commission's recommendation will go on to City Council for a final decision,
and everything the neighbors have said will go to the City Council. It is certainly a tough
decision. The lots are legal size with sufficient room for three legal homes. He is very
concemed about Lot 1 and where the house is placed. There are market forces that
would have to determine the placement of the house and the trees to be saved. He
would vote in favor of the request.
Ms. Savage stated that if it were her neighborhood, she would be out in the audience.
This is an extremely difficult decision. She is very concemed abo.ut the reaction of the
neighborhood and very concemed about taking down mature trees. On the other side,
she is a lawyer, and she cannot see any way to deny a request that meets the
standards of the code. She would have to agree with the majority and vote in favor of
the request.
Ms. Modig asked if it would be possible to add another stipulation regarding the testing
of the soil and that this be done before the replat is done.
Mr. Hickok stated this can be done. If the Commission makes the motion with the
stipulations, staff will make sure that this happens.
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Ms. Modig stated that if the soil tests show that there are a lot of problems, the
� petitioner may decide not to do the project.
Mr. Kondrick suggested the wording for the stipulation: "Appropriate soil testing shall be
done to assure a buildable home sites.°
Mr. Hickok asked what the timing expectation is on the added stipulation.
Ms. Savage stated it would be helpful to have this done before the City Council meeting.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to recommend approval of Replat
Request, P.S. #99-03, by Stephen Varichak and Jam�s Surdyk, to create three
separate lots from Lot 22, Auditor's Subdivision #92, generally located at 1583 Gardena
Avenue, with the following stipulations:
1. Grading and drainage plan shall be approved by City's engineering staff prior to
the issuance of any building permits, in order to minimize impact to the low area
located along the Northem most edge of property.
2. Petitioner shall provide a 20-foot drainage and utility easement along North
property line of proposed Lot 1.
3. No grading or land alterations shall be permitted within 50 feet of the North
property line of proposed Lot 1.
4. Petitioner shall provide proof that old well located on the site is properly capped
%—� or removed. .
5. During construction, silt fencing shall be used where applicable.
6. Petitioner shall pay $750 per lot park fees prior to issuance of building permits.
7. Petitioner shall grant code required 12-foot utility and drainage easement along
westem boundary of property.
8. Petitioner shall pay all water and sewer connection fees.
9. Petitioner shall agree to preserve mature trees to the extent possible. All trees
required to be removed for the new homes shall be marked and approved by Ciiy
staff prior to issuance of building permits.
10. Appropriate soil testing shall be done to assure buildable home sites on Lots 1, 2,
and 3, and to have that information available by the next City Council meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, SAVAGE, KONDRICK, SABA, AND SIELAFF VOTING AYE,
MODIG VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
Mr. Bolin stated this item would be considered by the City Council on July 26.
3. PUBUC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #99-04
BY JEFFREY VOGEL. GRACE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH:
To expand the educational, administrative, and gymnasium space of the church
located at Parcel 300. North'/Z of Section 11, generally located at 755 73`�
,.., Avenue. �
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba to open the public hearing.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 9:40 P.M. �
Mr. Bolin stated Grace Evangelical Free Church is requesting a special use permit to
allow the expansion of the educational, administration, and gymnasium space of the
existing church located at 755 73`� Avenue. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family,
as are the neighboring properties to the north and east. To the west of the church
property is Madsen -Park. To the south across 73`� is a warehouse zoned M-2.
Mr. Bolin stated a portion of the existing church would be removed and a new
administration/educational building will be constructed in its place. There are single
family homes along the eastern boundary. There is approximately 58 feet from the
proposed buildings to the eastem property line. The lot is relatively flat with
landseaping, parking lots, and the existing church buildings.
i�1r. �olin stated the frrst building permit for this prapert� was issued in 1964. Irr �-983,
Special Use Permit, SP #83-13� was granted for an addition to the existing church
structure and was the first special use permit granted for this property. As part.of this
process, if the proposed special use permit is granted, staff would ask that this replace
SP #83-13. In 1990, Special Use Permit SP #90-02, was granted for the church to have
a day care facility. This never happened, and the special use permit expired after one
year.
Mr. Bolin stated the code allows churches as a special use in an R-1 zoning district. ,�
The proposed expansion complies with the code requirements. Based on that, staff
recommends approval of the special use permit with the following stipulations:
1. Petitioner shall place an adequate number of spruce trees along the portion of
the eastem property line, where only bushes currently exist, to provide proper
screening for neighboring property. A landscape plan shall be submitted and
approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building permit.
2. Newly created parking areas shall be lined with a concrete curb and shall be
properly striped #o accommodate the required number of parking stalls.
3. The drive on east side of Church shall remain a one-way drive with angle
parking.
4. Special Use Permit, SP #83-13, shall be replaced by Special Use Permit, SP
#99-04.
a. The petitioner shall construct the gymnasium out of the sacne exterior materials
as those used on the proposed administration/education building. �The exterior
elevation plans for the gymnasium shall be reviewed and approved by City staff
prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. The petitioner shall step the east wall of the administration/education building to
create a scale more compatible with the residential properties east of the church
site. The °stepped" buiiding plan shall be reviewed and approved by City staff
prior to issuance of a building permit.
Mr. Bolin stated that on the site plan, the administration/education building located in th� �
southeast comer is proposed to be 39 feet in height. The gymnasium is proposed to be
25 feet in height. Code allows a height of 45 feet. Churches in the R-1 district actually
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have the CR-1 zoning standards applied to them. Staff has received four letters
^� regarding this request He has received six or seven phone calis, and Mr. Hickok has
received four calls. The concems have been with the height of the buildings and also
with the elevations of the proposed building as sent to the neighbars. Those elevations
show the gymnasium as a tip-up panel building with a lighter color than the existing
building. The administration/education addition is shown as a brick building with a
cedar shake mansard around the tap. The gym clashed with the existing architecture.
That is the reason for the last.two stipulations. Staff would like to see the gymnasium
tied into the rest of the propeF#y, and the administration/education building to have a
sfiepped-back roof in order to make it more compatible with the church and the
residential area.
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Mr. Bolin stated the code requires 150 parking stalls. With the proposed expansion and
the added stalls, they will be over 4he required number of parking stalls at 183.
Mr. Botin stated that as part of this expansion, a letter included in the agenda packet
states that the church will stagger their church services and Sunday school senrices so
there is not so much overlap and will free up more of their parking.
Ms. Modig asked staff to explain what they mean by a step-down roof.
Mr. Bolin stated this is a type of roof design that staggers the height of the roof in such a
way that it resembles a step.
Mr. Sielaff asked if that will take care of the space needs.
Mr. Bolin stated he did not know.
Ms. Modig asked if this addresses the issue that was addressed in the letter received
from Roger and Gwen Nawrocki dated July 2, 1999.
Mr. Bolin stated it is a combination of neighbor concems and staff concems as they saw
some of the other elevations. If something is allowed as a special use permit, it is stafPs
job to make sure that it is as compatible as possible with the surrounding neighborhood.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the building would be three stories.
Mr. Bolin stated the administration/education building would be three stories. The '
comments received were on the height of the administration/education building and the
lack of character on the gymnasium building.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to receive into the public record the
letter from Roger and Gwen Nawrocki dated July 2, 1999.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
,-1 THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Peterson stated he is the Chair of the church. He has lived in Fridley for 26 years 6
months and has been a member of the church for 27 years. Grace Evangelical Free
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Church has been a part of the City for 35 years. The first building was constructed in
1964. They have tried to serve the Lord over the past 35 years, hopefully in a favorable �
and responsible way. They have tried to cooperate with the neighbors and the City, and
they had hoped it was a good relationship. The reason they are seeking this special
use permit it to finish the current facility. They have an enormous need for educational
space and fellowship space. They are now using hallways, and are not doing a good
job in terms of education. They want the facility to blend in with the community and the
environment. It is not their intention to be disruptive. They'want to be an asset to the
community. They want to be good neighbors. They have an architect and building
committee that have worked long and hard to try to fit their needs and to blend in. The
architect is present at the meeting.
Mr. Peterson stated they want to be good neighbors. They hope they are currently
serving the commurrity and providing activities for kids and youth and want to be a
positive influence in this neighborhood. They would appreciate the support of the
Piar�ning staff and apprecia�e the�apportunity to shar� the�r plans. He recently heard of
a Gallop poll that asked across the United Stated the question, "Do you have any
religious training in your background?" In 1952, 6% answered, no; in 1981, 21% said,
no; in 1993, 35% said, no. He is using that as an illustration. He would like to hope that
they as a church are making an influence and are being an influence for the Lord in the
community.
Mr. Roberts stated he is with Genesis Architecture and is working with Welsh
Companies to facilitate this special use permit for the Grace Evangelical Free Church. ,�
Mr. Roberts reviewed the site plan identifying the proposed administration/education
building and the proposed gymnasium. They are proposing less than 3,000 square feet
that include the gym and the administration/education building. They have some room
to maneuver to reduce that third level. They could lose about 1/3 to'/2. This is now in
the master planning process. Some of the comments heard to date are a bit premature
in the sense that what has been put out publicly is based on a master plan. It is purely
subjective at this point.
Mr. Roberts stated they chose these areas after looking at a number of altematives.
There is some additional space to the north. They tried to maintain the outer property in
terms of screening and setbacks because of some of the previous issues that had been
discussed in terms of the sanctuary to be sure there is a buffer. They looked at putting
the addition to the west. It is fai�y narrow to the east and west sides. They need to
maintain that space from a vehicle flow standpoint. That was the general thinking in
terms of locating these buildings.
Mr. Roberts reviewed the elevations of the administration/education building and the
gymnasium. In previous conversations, they had talked about precast panels for the
gymnasium. They have done them on a number of gymnasiums for churches in other
cities. Given the timeline and process, it looks like a basic industrial building.
Ultimately, there would be some type of mix, whether it is the inclusion of brick or stuc�
or other treatment. They would like to work with staff in terms of developing these
pieces without precluding the use of materials. He believed they could come up with
something that is in tune with the rest of the building and serve the general purpose.
They can use the step back design for the administratioNeducation building without a
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problem. The elevation as shown is not the final product. As they start to lay out the
� spaces and make it function property, the plans will change as it is finalized and as they
map out the spaces.
Ms. Savage asked if they had any problems with the stipulations.
Mr. Roberts stated they have no problems as long as it does not preclude the use of
any specfic materials in terms of the matching and making sure it is consistent with
what is existing.
Mr. Kondrick asked the petitioner if it would be a probtem to make the gyrn look like
everything else.
Mr. Roberts stated that is subjective. In the past, using similar materials, precast
concrete brings a lot of baggage with it in terms of what you see. It does not have to be
that way. There are options. You can mix the brick as a-pa�t of the materials with
perhaps a brick wainscoat, you can stamp the precast so it has a brick texture, you can
have an aggregate, you can have more horizontal lines. He thought there were some
avenues they could utilize. The worst case scenario is they could use a brick veneer
and stucco. He thought they could come up with something and can work with staff to
do that.
Mr. Reve�ng stated he sat through the last public hearing and he sees some similarities
� although this is somewhat different. What additional leverage or control does the City
have because of that?
Mr. Hickok stated the added leverage really relates to compatibility. The City does not
have enormous discretion in putting things on that don't have a rational nexus to
compatibility. Being designated as a special use in a district recognizes that the use
itself can be okay in the district, and staff does have some latitude. If there are issues
about some of the elements of the proposal, staff can recommend some modifications
through the stipulations.
Mr. Revering stated he was opposed to the request but is less opposed now after
hearing the additional stipulations. He has several concems. The first is the site lines.
He showed a picture from his deck facing the door of the existing administration/
education building. The proposal as it was first presented to him would seriously impact
the open feeling in his back yard. He knows that site lines are a concem of the
neighbors. It sounds like the step back design would help. He would like to see a
drawing that is relevant. The current drawing seems quite drastic. What they come up
with as they go through more design development may be more acceptable.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the stepped-back part would be away from Mr. Revering's property.
Mr. Bolin stated the stepped back part would be going away from Mr. Revering's
,_..� property.
Mr. Revering stated that�as far as site lines, he is not saying they should preserve that
area in its natural state but he did think it is reasonable to expect that the long
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established views that are similar to other residential views in the neighborhood would
be reasonable. He is looking for something that seems reasonable that is not.treating �
his property differently from other residents in the City.
Mr. Revering stated his second concem is the building appearance. The architect did
discuss this. To him, the phone mansard roof line looked gaudy and like an apartment
building. He would like to see some additional lines. He thought the stepping would
break it up. Some additional design treatments could make it fit in with the
neighborhood better or make it look more like a church-related building rather than an
apartment building. As far as the building at this time, he is in a wait-and-see mode and
would like to see the designs when they are further along. �
Mr. Revering stated another concem is the intemally lit sign that the church put up
about a year ago. It is very bright and lights up the bedrooms in the second,story of-his
house. He did not think the sign needed to be that bright. He would like to have them
show the residents outside of the officia! process :vhat tlaeir plans are as �hey.develop.,.,
Mr. Savage asked Mr. Roberts to respond to the request to show the neighborhood the
plans.
Mr. Roberts stated he did not think that was a problem. They had talked about inviting
the neighborhood to be a part of the process. In the original process, they had talked
about the appropriate time. They will invite them to look at the plans and talk about the
different issues. ,—�
A resident at 7350 Jackson Street stated that she was thankful when she built 28 years
ago to have that church in her back yard. She is not too happy about this building, but
feels better after seeing the information presented. She thanked the City for sending
the letter; otherwise, she did not think she would have been informed. She felt bad that
the church did not come to its neighbors. They had no indication this was going to
happen. The church now has its fourth pastor. Each pastor has had a change. The
first pastor was very sweet. She and the second and third pastor had issues about the
property. They did ask what she would like in the back — a fence or spruces and �
bushes. They chose the trees that she took care of and watered. There are spruces
there and she does not know why they are saying they need more spruces or more
landscaping along the east driveway. They maintain a small area by mowing it for the
church. Will they cut into all the spruces that are along that area by the east driveway?
Do they plan to put in new trees? How close will they be to her property line?
Mr. Roberts stated the perimeter will stay the same as it has been. There will be some
additional spruces where there is that one gap which is pretty well filled in. The only
new construction with regard to the site is the front where there is a drop-off and entry in
the front. They will be cutting into the front part but they are staying within the setback
lines. The existing trees will remain. Two existing tree� will have to be removed for the
gymnasium; otherwise, the rest will remain.
Mr. Sweeney stated he was there to also speak for Gwen and Roger Nawrocki. He '�
lives to the east of the church as do the Nawrockis. He will look at the gymnasium .
rather than the sanctuary. He presented a drawing of site lines showing 93 feet fror�
PLANNiNG CO MMISSION MEETING, JULY 7, 1999 PAGE 23
the proposed building and 176 feet from the existing sanctuary. The angle from where
'� he sees it now to the eave of the church is presently 3.5 degrees and 7.2 degrees. The
site line for the proposed gymnasium would be 14.75 degrees. That is taking a lot of
skyline away and moving it closer to the house. Before the stepping was proposed, the
angle was 21 degrees.
Mr. Sielaff asked if the trees are screening that.
Mr. Sweeney stated� he is at the property with the low bushes. The trees will have to be
20-feet tall in order to screen the building from his house. The Nawrockis are
concerr�ed about the site lines to the education building from their deck: Theirsite line
will change from 8.75 degrees to approximately 22 degrees. The gym bu�l�iing is his
primary problem. There are two ways to build a building—from the ground and go up or
from the ground and go down below grade.
Mr. Sweeney stated one of the things they are talkia�g about here is property value. He
sees a rather drastic reduction in property values. Would it be possible for a neutral
party to give an evaluation of property value before and after, and have the church pay
for all three properties?
Mr. Revering stated it keeps coming up that the trees will screen this change in site
lines. The screening is to mitigate the view of something ugly. In a case like this where
you have a big building, the trees are going to enhance the appearance but they do not
� screen it. He would appreciate it if they would be careful about the use of the word
'screening' in a case like this. A wall of trees does not help when you have a wall of
brick right behind it as far as having light in the evening and being in the backyard.
Closing it in with trees or brick does not matter.
Ms. Sweening stated the east driveway is right behind their house. They have a
problem with that driveway. When it was put in, they said it would be one way. It is not
one way. Perhaps when they come to church it is one way, but it is a speedway.
Originally, Madsen Park was clos�d off by a fence. Others partied there and played
ball behind the fence. Then an opening was put in. She has nothing against using the
parking lot to use the ball diamond, but they speed by, screeching tires, etc. That
driveway is not a one-way driveway.
Mr. Sweeney stated it appears that the door to the gym on the east side means a lot of
traffic. Is it possible to move that door to the rear to enter?
Mr. Roberts stated there is currently a door in that location. They must have exits from
an emergency standpoint. That door is more to get out rather than to get in.
MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
,,� THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 10:32 P.M.
Ms. Modig stated she can understand the concem about the height but she thought �h�y�
were going to address that issue.
PLANNING CO MMISSIOlV MEETING, JULY 7, 1999 PAGE 24
Mr. Saba stated he hoped it would be addressed between the church and the neighbors n
before going to the City Council.
MOTION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend approval of a Special
Use Permit, SP #99-04, by Jeffrey Vogel, Grace Evangelical Free Church, to expand
the educational, administrative, and gymnasium space of the church located at Parcel
300, North '/z of Section 11, generally Iocated at 755 73`� Avenue, with the following
stipulatior�s:
1. Petitioner shall place an adequate number of spruce trees along the portion of
the eastem property line, where on�y bushes currently exist, to provide proper
screening for neighboring property. A landscape plan shall be submitted and
approved by City staff prior to issuance o� a building permit. ,
2. Newly created parking areas shall be lined with a concrete curb and shall be �
properly striped to accomrn�dat� the required number of parking s#alls..
3. The drive on the east side of Church shall remain a one-way drive with angle
parking.
4. Special Use Permit, SP #83-03, shall be replaced by Special Use Permit, SP
#99-04.
5. The petitioner shall construct the gymnasium out of the same exterior materials
as those used on the proposed administration/education building. The exterior
elevation plans for the gymnasium shall be reviewed and approved by City staff
prior to issuance of a building permit. ^
6. The petitioner shall step the east wall of the administration/education building to
create a scale more compatible with the residential properties east of the church
site. The °stepped° building plan shall be reviewed and approved by City staff
prior to issuance of a building permit.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Bolin stated this item would be considered by the City Council on July 26.
4. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENT REQUEST. #99-01. BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY:
To amend the Transportation Chapter in the Comprehensive Plan to include the
TH 65 Improvement Project.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Sielaff to open the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 10:34 P.M.
Mr. Hickok stated staff is requesting an amendment to the transportation chapter of ���
comprehensive plan. Staff is seeking approval to prepare an application for funding ���
to prepare the appropriate text amendment for the City Council and .Metropolitan ��
Council to review. Staff has initiated this amendment as part of the Highway 65
improvement project. This project was identified as a long-term improvement to �i�
PLANNING CO MMISSION MEETING, JULY 7, 1999 PAGE 25
,� function of Highway 65. The purpose of going through this process now is because
� staff is making application for Federal funds to complete further work on Highway 65.
Those funds are part of the new ISTEA program for Federal funding. It is necessary to
prepare an application and submit it before the end of August. In orderto meet this
deadline, staff is taking out the transportation portion of the comprehensive plan and
making sure it is consistent not only on Highway 65. but other areas and make certain
that the application coincides with where they are going as a City.
Mr. Hickok stated that in 1998, SRF Consulting Group took a look at the Medtronic
project, Highway 65, traffic counts and activity in the area, and performance projections
for the area. In the year 2010 with no improvements, they would be at service level E
with level A being the best. By 2020, the service level would be F, the worst level, at
these intersections. That is considering the current improvements. With additional
improvements that can be made with the help of Federal funding, �taff feels that a
performance level C could be attained. The proposed lane project would provide an
additional iane to the north and to 4he south in the causeway area between the finro
portions of Moore Lake. The improvements would go from the existing Lake Pointe
Drive to 100 feet past the intersection at Moore Lake Drive.
Mr. Kondrick asked why they are not planning to extend this to Mississippi Street.
Mr. Hickok stated it is important to get through that intersection at Moore Lake Drive.
Traffic counts show a need for improvement to that intersection. They did consider
� extending this to Mississippi Street but felt the additional cost could kill the project. The
area where it is needed and where the numbers show the performance is poor is in the
proposed area. If deemed necessary in the fu#ure, they would take it to that point.
There is an enormous amount of activity that happens between those intersections.
The activity drops so the performance is not as bad at Mississippi as it is to the south.
Mr. Hickok stated the comprehensive plan amendment matches the request. Federal
funding is scored on whether or not the proposal matches the comprehensive plan and
whether or not it helps solve a problem identified in the comprehensive plan. They have
talked with the Metropolitan Council and obtained the application from the Federal
govemment. Staff would like to have the endorsement of the Planning Commission to
go ahead and prepare the language. This hearing is to take comments. If the Planning
Commission is comfortable with staff creating the language, making the application, and
then coming back with the actual language, that will keep staff on the necessary
timeline.
Mr. Saba stated that when going south, the metered lights on I-694 creates traffic back-
ups. He has seen cars backed up to 61St. He felt they would have better traffic flow
without those meters. He thought tuming off the lights would do more than adding
another lane. He is not opposed to adding another lane either.
Ms. Savage asked if there would be lights on the causeway.
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Mr. Hickok stated this has not yet been determined but the accoutrements will be in
place so that lights can be installed if the decision is made to do so.
PLANNING CO MMISSION MEETING, JULY 7, 1999
PAGE 26
Mr. Kondrick asked what the costs of these improvements is expected to be.
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Mr. Hickok stated the Cjity's share would be a 20% match or $2.9 million. Total project
costs are estimated to be $7.5 million. One of the concems is the condition of the
median. The good news is that type of inedian would be replaced with a more modem
design that should give a better appearance when traveling through the causeway area.
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Modig, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION C�4RRIED AND: THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 10:40 P.M.
MOTION by Ms. Savage, seconded by Ms. Modig, to authorize staff to prepare
the appropriate I�nguage for the text amendment to amend the Transportation
Chapter in the Cbmprehensive Plan. �
UPON e4 VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
5. RECEIVE THE N1INUTES OF THE MAY 3, 1999. PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the minutes of the May 3, ,�
1999, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 6, 1999. HUMAN RESOURCE
COMMISSION IV�EETING:
MOTION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to receive the minutes of the May 6,
1999, Human Resource Commission meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 20. 1999. HOUSI�IG &
REDEVELOPM�NT AUTHORITY MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Sielaff, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the minutes of the May
20, 1999, Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DEC�R��
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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8. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 3. 1999. HOUSING &
REDEVELOPME,NT AUTHORITY MEETING:
PLANNING CO MMISSION MEETING, JULY 7, 1999
PAGE 27
��"� MOTION by Ms. Modig, seconded by Mr. Sielaff, to receive the minutes of the June 3,
1999, Housing & Redevelopment AuthoMy meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjoum the meeting.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPEI�SQN :SAVAGE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE JULY 7, 1999, PLANNING COMMISSION
IVIEETING �►DJOURNED AT 10:45 P.M.
s ectFully sub itted,
Lavonn Cooper ��
Recording Secretary
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City of Fridley Land Use Appiication
SP-99-05 July 21, 1999
GENERAL INFORM�TION
Applicant:
Jim Bartow
3040 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN 55125
Requested Action:
Special Use Permit
Purpose:
To allow a second accessory structure in
excess of 240 square feet.
Existing Zoning:
R-1 (Single Family Residential)
Location:
6291 Central Avenue NE
Size:
16,694 square feet .38 acres
Existing Land Use:
-'`1 Single family home.
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Surrounding Land Use & Zoning:
N: Offices & C-1
E: Single Family & R-1
S: Wazehouse & M-2
W: Shopping Center & R-3
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
Sections 205.07.1.C.(1) requires a
special use permit to a11ow accessory
buildings other than the first accessory
building, over 240 square feet.
Zoning History: _
1930's - Original home is built.
1939 - Lot is platted
1973 - Garage is built.
1995 - Demo. permit issued for gazage.
- Special use permit for gazage.
1997 - SP#97-07 issued for garage.
1999 - SP #97-07 revoked.
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ECIAL INFORMATION
Legal Description of Property:
Part of Lot 17, Auditor's Subdivision
No. 22.
Public Utilities:
Water and sewer are available
at the site.
Transportation:
Central Avenue provides vehicle access
to the site.
Physical Chazacteristics:
Lot is relatively flat, covered by existing
gazage and home.
StirNiMARY OF PROJECT
Jim Bartow, petitioner, is requesting a special
use permit to allow the continued use of the
existing detached garage.
SUMMA]lZY OF ANALYSIS
City Staff recommends approval of this special
use permit, with stipulatiorrs.
Second accessory buildings over 240 square feet
aze a penmitted special use in the R-1 zoning
district.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
August 9, 1999
Staff Report Prepared by: Paul Bolin
SP 99-05
AnalXsis
The previous owner of the property, Paul Litwinczuk, lost the property to foreclosure and
subsequent Sheriff's sale. The previous owner had received a special use permit in 1995 for the
detached gazage, but this permit became invalid after one year because construction of the new
home had not started. In October of 1997, Mr. Litwinczuk received a new special use permit to
a11ow him to keep the detached gara.ge. This special use permit, SP #97-OZ; contained seven
stipulations addressing improving the detached garage. This stipulations were not met and the
special use permit was revoked on March 1, 1999. �
At the revocation hearing, Mr. Litwinczuk was given until Apri12, 1999 to apply for a new
special use permit. If said application was not made, the garage was to be demolished and
removed on May 1, 1999. During the latter part of April, the City was contacted by Southview
Bank Southview Bank informed staff that as of 1VIay 15�', 1999 they would be the owners of the
property and wished to repair the gazage, to City requirements, and keep it. As a result of the
Bank's interest in improving the property, the demolition of the garage has been postponed,
pending the outcome of this special use permit request.
The petitioner is requesting a new special use permit be issued, so that the he and the bank can
repair and keep the gazage.
wew of home & detached garage.
Staff Recommendation
City Sta, fj`'recommends approval of this special use pe»nit, with stipulations.
Second accessory buildings over 240 square feet aze a perinitted special use in the R-1 zonuig
district. The square footage of the detached garage (360 square feet) combined with the squ�r�
footage of the attached garage (576 square feet) will not exceed the code maximum of 1,�00
square feet.
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Stipulallons
Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the special use permit subject to ��
following stipulations:
1. All grading, drainage, and downspout locations shall be designed in a manner to prevent
detrimental runoff impacts to adjacent properties.
2. All necessary permits sha11 be obtained from the City prior to constntction.
3. The structure shall not be used for a home occupation.
4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard suriace as approved by the City.
5. The siding and roof ma.terials shall ma�ch the exterior of the existing home.
6. Landscaping of lot, subject to City staff approval, shall be completed.
7. An overhead garage door, matching the garage door on the attached gazage, sha11 be
installed
8. A letter of credit of $20,000 sha11 be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit to
ensure timely completion of the project.
9. Failure to complete the improvements by November 1, 1999 shall constitute a basis for
establishing a public hearing to revoke the special use permit.
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6291 Central Avenue NE Woodbury, MN 55125 11:18 AM
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Repair Items Are Listed �y Room Or Loca�lon
Bid :
Item Approx. Total
Code Description Quantity Unit Unit P�ice Pric�
# Garage
7.301 Roof Coverings, RepaidReplace
Remove existing & app/y new roof
shingles....Owens Coming 25 Year shing/e, to
match house...
8.47716x 7 Garage Dr Wd.Plain
InstaU stee/ overltead door....
18.403 Siding 2 Story House
Remove e�risting siding & apply new viny! siding to
match main ho�se....
18.404Soffd, Facia, Aluminum
Apply white a/umunum soffit � facia.....
580.00 SF
1.00 EA
644.00 SF
60.00 LF
RePort Fmmam e �sea-tess sss, ir�. � as��z
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985.00 985.00
2.25 1,449.00
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3,687.0�
June 14, 1999
Subject: Garage, 6291 Central Avenue, Fridley, NIN
To Whom It May Concern:
The plans for ' garage are to coirtinue its utilization as a garage, i.e., for storage of
obiles% ssible workshop etc.
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6431 UNNERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY� MN 55432
(612) 571-3450
COOIAMUNITY DEVELOPMEN� DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL U�E PERIIAIT APPLICIe►TI�N F�JR:
-- Residential Second Accessory Others
PROPERTY INFORMATION: -,.si#e plan required for submittal, see attached
Address: 6291 Central Ave _ NF.� Fri rll a�� �
Property Identification Number: 13 3 0 2 4 4 3 0 � Q 4
Lega! De�cripti�r.: Ln# 1 7&22 �lock - T�z�lA�cit'se!: -
Lot 17 and aud subdivision #22, except So. 55 �eet thereof
Current Zoning: Rz Squar.e footage/acreage: �� s�+, a�;
Reason for Special Use: To keep detached aarage
Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No X If Yes, which city?
�, If Yes, what type of business?
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No
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FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title)
(Contract purchasers: Fee owners must sign this form prior to processing)
NAME: Southview Bank
ADDRESS: 835 southview Blvd S 7
DAYTIME PHONE: 651-451-2133 SIGNATURE/DATE: -
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PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME: Jim Bartow
ADDRESS: 3040 WoodlanP l�ri va � Wnnr7h»r� '�� .���
DAYTIME PHONE:651-739-4428 SIGNATURE/UATE: �
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FRIDLEY MUMCIPALCENTER • 6431 UNNERSITYAVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 •(612) 571-3�50 • FAX (612) 5'F1-1287
June 28, 1999
Jim Bartow
3040 Woodlane Drive
Woodbury, MN
Dear Sir:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local govemment units are required to notify land use
applicants within 10 days if their land use applications are complete. We received an
application for a special use permit on June 18, 1999. This letter serves to inform you
that your application is complete.
Your special use permit request hearing and discussion will take place at the Ciiy of �
Fridley Planning Commission Meeting on July 21, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council
Chambers at� F431 University Avenue. Final actinn on your reque�t will be taken by the
City of Fridley City Council at 7:30 P.M. on August 9, 1999.
If you have any questions regarding this letier �r the process, please feel free to contact
me at 572-3593.
Sincer ,
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Paul Bolin ._ -�
Planner
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property
generally located at 6291 Central Avenue NE.
CASE NUMBER: SP #99-05
APPLICANT: Jim Bartow
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE:
To allow continued maintenance of a second detached
accessory structure.
LOCATION OF
PROPERTYAND 6291 Central Avenue NEe
LEGAL
DESCR/PTION: Lot 17, except the South 55 feet thereof, Auditors Subdivision
No. 22.
DATEAND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, July 21, 1999, at 7:30 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 35.
PLACE OF Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
HEAR/NG: 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN
HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send-a letter before the hearing to Scott Hickok,
Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley,
MN 55432 or FAX at 612-571-1287.
SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary ai�s should contact Roberta Collin� at 612-572-3500
no later than July 14, 1999.
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator at 612-572-3599
or Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant at 612-572-3593.
Publish: July 8, 1999
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1323 RICE CREEK RD NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55432
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1420 RICE CREEK RD NE
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ERICKSON DANIEL H
4611 E 36TH ST
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MORGAN HAROLD M& NORMA A
6245 CENTRAL AVE NE
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ST �,a1-IOFF GREGORY D
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6229 CENTRAL AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CURRENT RESIDENT
6249 BEN MORE DR NE
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LITWINCZUK PAUL
6299 GENTRAL AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CURRENT RESIDENT
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JANKOWSKI EU�EN� � MARY J
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BRICKNER TH011AAS E
6240 HWY 65 SUITE 2U8
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
SPOONER CALEB J
6271 CENTRAL AVE NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
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6300 CENTRAL A�✓E NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
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PUBLIC NEARIN�i BEFORE
THE PLANNINti COlAYISSION
Notice is here6y given_that there witl tie
a pubi(c hearing of the. Fridley Planning
Commission at the Fridley Municipal
Center, 6431 University Avenue N.E. on •
Wednesday, July 21. 1999, gt 7:� D•m•
tor the purpose ot:
ConsidereUon of a Special Use Pemiit, :
SP 889-05, by Jim Bartow, to allow condn- ,
ued maintenance of a second detacAed
accessory structure. legaily described es I
Lot 17. except the South 5F+ teet tl�ereot. ;
Auditors Subdivfsion No. 22, generally
located at 8291 CenVal Avenue NE. ,
a,y a�e a�t �r�� �N�s co ne nea�d
shall be ghren an opportunity at the above
stated time and place. Any questions
related to this ttem may be referred 30�
Scott Hickok, Planning Coordtnator at;
812-572-3599. . • -- -;
Headng Impaired persons planning to,
attend who need an interpreter or other
persons with disBbiliUes rrho ►e4uire ettx3t-,
tary aids should coraact Roberta Coliins et ,
812-572-3500 no later than July 14.1998.'�
DIANE SAVA(�E .. �
CHA{R - - _ '.s _ i�
' PLANNINd COMMISSION
(July 8, 15, 1999) F�idley, Columbta �
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