PL 03/06/2002 - 30916�"� CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MARCH 6, 2002
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the March 6, 2002, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30
p. m.
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, Dean Saba, Barbara Johns, Leroy Oquist
Members Absent: David Kondrick, Larry Kuechle
Others Present: Stacy Stromberg, Planner
Michael Cannon, Ulteig Engineering, Inc.
Richard Dogin, Minikahda Mini-Storage
APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 6. 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES:
MOTION by Mr. Saba to approve the February 6, 2002, Planning Commission meeting minutes
as presented. Seconded by Mr. Johns.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
'� MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Preliminary Plat, PS #02-01, by Minikahda Mini-Storage, to allow
three separate parcels, generally located at 5350 Industrial Blvd. NE.
MOTION by Mr. Oquist to waive the reading and open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr.
Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:35 P.M.
Ms. Stromberg stated that the petitioner is Michael Cannon of Ulteig Engineers. The petitioner,
representing Minikahda Mini-Storage, is seeking to replat the property to consolidate the
separate parcels making up the property, and have complicated legal descriptions and create
two simple legal descriptions. They are seeking to replat to add property they acquired from
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company, to their existing property. They recently
purchased a 35 foot by 90 foot parcel located in the northeast comer of the mini-storage facility
from the Burlington Northern Santa Fe right-of-way. The intention of buying this property from
Burlington Northern Santa Fe was to square off the property.
Staff recommends approval of the plat request with stipulations as the replat will allow
Minikahda Mini-Storage to square off their property. Staff recommends approval with the
stipulations: 1)Prior to paving of newly purchased property, a grading and drainage plan shall
�,,,\ be approved by City Engineering Staff. 2)The petitioner is to pay applicable park dedication
fees prior to issuance of any building permit.
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3)The newly purchased property shall be used for customer parking only, storage of vehicles,
boats, and campers is not permitted. 4)The site shall not be used for a telecommunication
tower.
Mr. Oquist asked if the #4 stipulation was pertaining to the newly acquired site.
Ms. Stromberg stated that it pertained only to the newly acquired site.
Mr. Saba asked why the stipulation stated that it was only for customer parking.
Ms. Stromberg stated that the property is zoned M-2, and outdoor storage is not allowed in the
M-2 zoning district.
Ms. Johns asked if there were any calls from anyone to the City about this.
Ms. Stromberg stated that they have not received any calls.
Mr. Cannon, Ulteig Engineering, stated that this is a simple application. The property acquired a
piece of the railroad site and now has complicated legal descriptions.
Ms. Savage asked if he had any problems with the stipulations.
Mr. Dogin stated that he did not.
MOTION by Mr. Saba to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Johns.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIItPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 7:42 P.M.
Ms. Johns stated that it sounds simple and will only make everything easier.
MOTION by Ms. Johns to recommend approval of PS #02-01 with the stipulations:
1)Prior to paving of newly purchased properly, a grading and drainage plan shall be approved
by City Engineering Staff. 2)The petitioner is to pay applicable park dedication fees prior to
issuance of any building permit. 3)The newly purchased properiy shall be used for customer
parking only, storage of vehicles, boats, and campers is not permitted. 4)The site shall not be
used for a telecommunication tower.
Seconded by Mr. Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Ms. Savage stated that this will go to City Council on March 25.
2. RECEIVE TI� 1VIIl�TVTES OF THE JANUARY 7. 2002, PARKS AND RECREATION
^' COMI��IISSION MEETING:
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MOTION by Mr. Oquist to receive the minutes. Seconded by Mr. Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. RECEIVE THE MIlVU'TES OF THE FEBRUARY 13. 2002. APPEALS COIVIlVIISSION M
MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Saba to receive the minutes. Seconded by Ms. Johns.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIItPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIlVIOUSLY.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUT�S OF THE FEBRUARY 7. 2002. HLTMAN RESOURCE
CONIlVIISSION M MEETING:
MOTION by Mr. Saba to receive the minutes. Seconded by Ms. Johns.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
^ OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Stromberg sta.ted that the lot split at 6831 East River Road was approved by City Council. Council
appointed a new Planning Commissioner named Brad Dunham, a realtor. He will be at the next meeting.
March 20 is the next meeting with two items.
ADJOURN
MOTION by Mr. Oquist to adjoum the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE MARCH 6, 2002, PLANNING COMMISSION WAS
ADJOURNED AT 7:44 P.M.
RespectFully submitted,
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Signe L. Johnson
Recording Secretary
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