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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 2, 2006
CALL TO ORDER:
Commissioner Kuechle called the regular meeting of the Planning commission to order
at 7:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Leroy Oquist, Larry Kuechle, Dean Saba, Barbara Johns
Diane Savage, Brad Dunham, David Kondrick
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner
Jeff Brenk, Brenk Bros. Inc.
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: - July 19, 2006
MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Oquist to approve the
minutes as submitted.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY.
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Consideration of a Vacation. SAV #06-01, bv Brenk Properties. LLC. to
vacate a drainaae and utilitv easement which runs east and west between
Lots 2 8� 3, of Friendlv Chevrolet Addition, to allow the expansion of their
business, aenerallv located at 7490 Central Avenue NE.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to open the public
hearing.
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER
KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING
OPENED AT 7:32 P.M.
Ms. Stromberg, City Planner, presented a request from the petitioner, Pat Pastoors, of
Brenk Properties LLC, who is seeking to vacate two 5 ft. drainage and utility easements
that run along the west and east property lines of Lots 2 and 3 of the Friendly Chevrolet
Addition. The petitioner's existing business is located on Lot 2, at 7490 Central Avenue
and he also owns Lot 3 directly north and vacant, at 7500 Central Avenue. The
petitioner is proposing to vacate these drainage and utility easements to allow the
expansion of his building.
Ms. Stromberg stated that the subject parcels are located on the comer of Fireside
� Drive and Central Avenue. Both of the properties are zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The
original 211 ft. by 144 ft. (30,384 square foot) building at 7490 Central Avenue was
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,�—� constructed in 1978. Brenk Brothers acquired the building in 1994.
Ms. Stromberg reviewed that in 1999, Fridley Chevrolet, which is located directly west
of the subject properties, received City Council approval to plat their lot and the subject
properties. This plat allowed the creation of 3 separate lots; an 8.87 acre lot for Friendly
Chevrolet, a 3.32 acre lot for Brenk Brothers, and a vacant lot of 2.18 acres, which Brenk
Brothers owns. At the time of the plat approval, Brenk Brothers created a separate lot
for the vacant parcel to potentially sell it off if they didn't need it to expand their building.
When lots are platted in Fridley, it is common practice to obtain easements for the
purposes of drainage and utilities. Therefore, when this plat was approved, a 5 ft.
drainage and utility easement was dedicated on the side and rear lot lines and a 30 ft.
easement was dedicated along the front lot lines.
Ms. Stromberg stated that since receiving plat approval, the petitioner has decided to
expand his business by constructing a 29,962 square foot addition, which is essentially
doubling the size of the existing structure. In order for the building to be expanded, the
petitioner needs to combine lots 2 and 3 with Anoka County and seek the proposed
vacation request. The petitioner has submitted the necessary paperwork to have lots 2
and 3 combined with Anoka County and is seeking this request to vacate the 5 ft.
easements.
Ms. Stromberg stated that there are no utilities located within the two 5 ft. easement
areas and when the property was platted a joint pond was constructed on the west side
of the subject properties to help prevent any drainage concems. The proposed
� expansion has been reviewed and approved by the City's engineering, planning and
building staff and a building permit has been issued and construction has started. City
Staff recommends approval of this vacation request.
Commissioner Kuechle questioned if the petitioner had any questions or anything to
add to the presentation.
Jeff Brenk, Brenk Bros Inc., stated he had nothing to add to the presentation.
Commissioner Kuechle questioned when they expect to occupy the building.
Mr. Brenk answered that if everything goes as planned, they should be in the building
by the end of October.
MOTION by Commissioner Oquist, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to close the
public hearing.
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER
KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING
CLOSED AT 7:37 P.M.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to approve
Vacation Request, SAV #06-01, by Brenk Properties, LLC, to vacate finro drainage and
utility easements which runs east and west befinreen Lots 2& 3, of Friendly Chevrolet
,,� Addition, to allow the expansion of their business, generally located at 7490 Central
Avenue NE.
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^ UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER KUECHLE DECLARED
THE MOTION CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY
This matter will be presented to the City Council on August 14�', 2006.
2. Receive the minutes of the Julv 12. 2006. Appeals Commission Meetina.
MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle, seconded by Commissioner Oquist, to receive the
minutes as presented.
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER
KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED
OTHER BUSINESS:
Ms. Stromberg stated that the City Council approved the Sign Code Text Amendment.
She also reminded the Planning Commission that the August 16�' meeting has been
cancelled.
ADJOURN:
MOTION by Commissioner Saba, seconded by Commissioner Oquist to adjoum.
UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER
KUECHLE DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Krista Monsrud
Recording Secretary
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