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07/19/2000 - 00008353CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING. JULY 19. 2000 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Savage called the July 19, 2000, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Diane Savage, Barbara Johns, Dean Saba, Dave Kondrick Members Absent: Larry Kuechle, Connie Modig, Leroy Oquist Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Don Gerberding, Master Engineering Steve Simon, Master Engineering Lance Elliott, Master Engineering Robert and Laura Plumley, 7950 Taylor St. N.E. George and Linea Fries, 7439 West Fridley Circle Terrace Brian and Deborah Rootkie, 7675 Baker St. N. E. APPROVE THE MAY 3, 2000, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Saba, to approve the May 3, 2000, Planning Commission meeting minutes as presented. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of a rezoning, ZOA #00-01, by Master Civil Engineering, Inc., to rezone the property from Industrial Zoning to R-4, Mobile Home Parks, to construct a tot lot, playground, soccer and basketball park, generally located at 7400 Taylor Street (Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park). MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:32 P.M. Ms. Dacy stated that Cal-Am Properties owns the Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park. Their engineering firm, Master Engineering, is requesting the rezoning of two parcels from M-1, Light Industrial, to R-4, Mobile/manufactured Home zoning district. The parcels, about 1.6 acres, are located immediately north from the manufactured home PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 2000 PAGE 2 park. M-1 zoning is located to the north of the site. Across from the park on the west side is R-2, Two Family Dwelling zoning. Woodcrest Elementary is located to the northwest. The petitioners are proposing the rezoning to construct a tot lot and other recreational amenities for the residents and children of the mobile home park. They are also intending to remove the gravel storage area located on the eastern part of the site and pave that to provide vehicle parking for RVs and boats. Ms. Dacy stated that Cal-Am Properties wants to improve the area and formally incorporate these parcels as part of the manufactured home park. The rezoning would provide consistent zoning throughout the property and would provide some additional amenities and services for the residents. They are proposing to remove the existing tot lot facilities and establish a new tot lot, play area, and basketball court on the west vacant lot. Ms. Dacy stated that Cal-Am Properties would also provide parking and a surface area for vehicle storage. They are proposing to install landscaping, lights, and new wood fencing. The basketball court would be the first use as you look east to the property, and the tot lot would be in the middle surrounded by picnic benches and a grilling area. There would be an open area for soccer. They are proposing to construct a little asphalt trail to access these facilities. They would pave the easterly half with asphalt and line that with concrete curb. They are looking at constructing a new wood fence along the north lot line. An arborvitae is proposed along Baker Street and deciduous trees interspersed throughout the site. Ms. Dacy stated staff recommends approval of the rezoning request based on the following findings: (1)The rezoning to the R-4 will not cause any adverse impacts to adjacent properties; (2)The suggested site plan will improve the quality and vitality of the existing park. Ms. Dacy stated staff suggests the following stipulations: 1. Landscaping on the playground area shall be done in accordance to a revised plan, meeting code requirements and providing a mix of hardwood and coniferous species. 2. Code-required paving and curbing of storage area shall be completed by July 1, 2001 3. The properties shall be combined with fee owners adjoining property. The petitioner, Don Gerberding of Master Engineering, stated that he was representing the owner, Cal-Am Properties. The park's owners want to enhance the amenities available to the park residents. They want to acquire the additional property so they can improve the recreation spaces available to the children in the park. They would also have a vehicle storage area that is now unpaved, and it makes sense to incorporate overall improvement of the site. This would provide secure and good recreational facilities. They are proposing a path to align with the path coming from the school grounds next to the site. An ornamental wrought-iron fence along Baker Street and a PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 2000 PAGE 3 one-way gate are being proposed so children can leave the park area and have some security from other people entering the park. Ms. Johns asked if that was the only access for kids to enter the park from Baker Street. Mr. Gerberding stated they are proposing an entrance to the park at the proposed storage area. Parking for the residents from the mobile home park is next to the tot lot so residents can park there while their children are at the park. There is access through this parking lot. Ms. Savage asked if there was any objection to the stipulations. Mr. Gerberding stated that he did not think so. Mr. Kondrick asked if kids will be coming in from the school to play there as well. Mr. Gerberding stated that they hoped they addressed the security of the children with the one-way gate and fencing around the entire perimeter. They really did not see much of an issue from a security perspective of other children being in the park. Mr. Kondrick asked if the storage/parking lot area will be fenced in. Mr. Gerberding stated that the northeast and southern borders will be fenced. A planting of hedges will visually screened the western border. Deborah Rootkie stated that she and her husband, Brian, own a property that is adjacent to the tot lot/playground area. She asked the petitioner how tall the fence would be. Mr. Gerberding stated that it would be six feet tall. Ms. Rootkie stated that a fence similar to one found in an athletic field may be appropriate for that area. That would keep balls and equipment from going over the fence into her parking lot. At the rear of the property is a drainage pond enclosed with a chain link fence but in the past youngsters have gotten in there. Ms. Savage asked what type of property she owns. Ms. Rootkie stated they own a tool and die shop. Ms. Savage asked if she had any fencing around the property. Ms. Rootkie stated that they had fencing around the drainage pond. Ms. Johns asked how high that fence is. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 2000 Ms. Rootkie stated that it is six feet. Ms. Johns asked if they were climbing the fence to get into it. Ms. Rootkie stated that she was not sure how. PAGE 4 Mr. Robert Plumley, manager of Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park, stated he knows there has been trouble with kids in the pond. They are hoping that once they put up the fence along the play area that will keep the kids away from that area. Right now it is an open field and they get between the RV parking area and play. Ms. Johns asked if Mr. Plumley is encouraging the residents of the park to watch their kids by putting in the parking area by the playground. Mr. Plumley stated, yes. Most of the children go to the school where there is nicer play equipment. They hope to have a safe place for the kids to play and hope the parents accompany their children. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:50 P.M. Mr. Kondrick stated that it seems that the Rootkies have done all they need to do to keep the pond fenced. The six foot fence should keep the kids in the playground area. Ms. Savage stated that having some place to play will hopefully prevent them from playing in the Rootkies' property. Mr. Saba stated that the attraction would be in the playground. Ms. Savage stated that it sounds like an improvement and she commends them for doing that. Mr. Kondrick stated that he did not have a problem with it. Ms. Johns agreed. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend approval of Rezoning Request, ZOA #00-01, by Master Civil Engineering, Inc., to rezone the two parcels of property from M-1 to R-4, with the following stipulations: 1. Landscaping on the playground area shall be done in accordance to a revised plan, meeting code requirements and providing a mix of hardwood and coniferous species. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 2000 PAGE 5 2. Code-required paving and curbing of storage area shall be completed by July 1, 2001. 3. The properties shall be combined with fee owners adjoining property. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Savage stated that this will go to the City Council on August 14. 2. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 10, 2000, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the April 10, 2000, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. Mr. Kondrick stated that Wal-Mart donated $5,000 to purchase and install cabinets for the Community Center and $6,870 to Springbrook Nature Center for curriculum. The Fridley Lions contributed $1,400 for operating costs. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 6, 2000, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the April 6, 2000, Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 18, 2000, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the April 18, 2000, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 10, 2000, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Johns, to receive the May 10, 2000, Appeals Commission minutes. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 2000 PAGE 6 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 1, 2000, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the May 1, 2000, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 4, 2000, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Johns, to receive the May 4, 2000, Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 24, 2000, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the May 24, 2000, Appeals Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 16, 2000, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Ms. Johns, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the May 16, 2000, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 2000, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive the June 1, 2000, Housing and Redevelopment Authority minutes. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 19, 2000 PAGE 7 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 11. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 28, 2000, APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Johns, to receive the June 28, 2000, Appeals Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Dacy stated that the Joint Community Task Force meeting was held on June 22 with Chairperson Savage in attendance. The next meeting is on August 10. The first outcome of the meeting was whether or not the community should seek funding and contribute toward a consultant contract to obtain demographic information. The recommendation was to pursue that. The Fridley HRA and Columbia Heights HRA has agreed to fund that. They will look at hiring a land use and marketing consultant to assist them. There will be no meeting on August 2 but will have a meeting on August 16 with one item pertaining to a comprehensive plan amendment regarding the park and ride site for the commuter rail project. An information meeting on August 2 will be held at the Community Center gymnasium starting at 7:00 held by the Northstar Corridor Development Authority. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE JULY 19, 2000, PLANNING COMMISSION ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Signe L. Johnson Recording Secretary