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PL 09/06/2006 - 30895� CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 6T", 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Commissioner Savage called the regular meeting of the Planning commission to order at 7:33 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Brad Dunham, Leroy Oquist. Diane Savage, David Kondrick, Larry Kuechle MEMBERS ABSENT: Barbara Johns OTHERS PRESENT: Stacy Stromberg, City Planner Rachel Harris, Environmental Planner Jeff Salzburn, 321 1St Ave N., Minneapolis Connie Metcalf, 860 West Moore Lake Drive Cynthia Anderson, 5164 Rainier Pass NE APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: August 2, 2006 MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle, seconded by Commissioner Kondrick to approve � the minutes as submitted. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNAMINOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARING: 1. Consideration of a Preliminarv Plat, PS #06-01, bv John Allen, Industrial Equities, to combine a parcel leqallv described as Lot 1. Block 1, Glacier Park Companv Addition with a section f railroad propertv, leqallv described as that part of Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision Number 79, which lies westerlv of the above described parcel, aenerallv located at 5110 Main Street. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Dunham, to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:35 P.M. Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, presented a request from John Allen of Industrial Equities who is seeking to replat the property located at 5110 Main Street to incorporate a portion of property that he's purchasing from Burlington Northern Santa Fe(BNSF). BNSF has signed off on the preliminary plat application and is in favor of the replat application. The petitioner is seeking this replat to allow for the redevelopment of the subject property. � ` Ms. Stromberg stated that the subject property was originally developed in 1960 as an office/warehouse for a building supply company. In 1978 an addition was constructed to � the building, which also involved a variance being granted to reduce the side yard setback requirement from 20 ft. to 10.5 ft. The property has continued to function as an office/warehouse used to house a building supply company until 2005, when Guardian Building Supply Company vacated the site. Ms. Stromberg stated that the petitioner is seeking this replat to allow the combination of the existing property and the BNSF right-of-way located west of the subject property. The subject property is 449,849 sq. ft. (10.33 acres) and the additional rectangular piece of land being acquired from the railroad is 90,593 sq. ft. (2.08 acres). After the replat the property will be 12.41 acres in size. Ms. Stromberg stated that City Staff recommends approval of this preliminary plat request, with one stipulation. Replat will allow for the redevelopment of the property. City Staff recommends that the following stipulation be placed upon approval of this request. 1. Petitioner to pay applicable park dedication fees (540,442 sq. ft. x.023 =$12,430.17) prior to issuance of any building permits. Commissioner Savage questioned if Mr. Salzburn had anything to add to the Staff report. Jeff Salzburn, Industrial Equities, stated that they would like to merge the two parcels and have three different design concepts in mind. They hope to make the site more ,^ feasible for development. Commissioner Kondrick questioned if they planned to add a spur on the property to load and unload trucks. Mr. Salzburn stated that they currently have a spur on the property on the south side. One of the designs would add an additional spur. Commissioner Dunham questioned if they were ok with the stipulations. Mr. Salzburn answered yes. Commissioner Oquist questioned if their plan was to take down the existing building and build a new structure. Mr. Salzburn stated that is correct. Commissioner Savage asked if there were any complaints or comments from neighbors. Ms. Stromberg stated that they have not received any calls from anyone regarding this item. Commissioner Kondrick commented that this will be a quick construction project. ^, Mr. Salzburn replied that they should complete the project in six months. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Dunham, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:43 p.m. Commissioner Kuechle stated that this is a straight forward request and he had no problems approving this item. MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle to approve the consideration of a Preliminary Plat, PS #06-01, by John Allen, Industrial Equities, to combine a parcel legally described as Lot 1, Block 1, Glacier Park Company Addition with a section f railroad property, legally described as that part of Lot 3, Auditor's Subdivision Number 79, which lies westerly of the above described parcel, generally located at 5110 Main Street. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED This item will be heard before the City council on September 25, 2006 for a final decision. 2. Consideration of a Resolution approvinq Climate Protection Aqreement and work to modifv its operational practices, as needed, to meet the � criteria set forth bv Climate Protection Aqreement and the attendees of the 2005 Mavors Summit. Rachel Harris, Environmental Planner, introduced Connie Metcalf and Cynthia Anderson who were both Fridley residents. They were present at the July 11tn Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting to present the climate protection agreements. They will give a brief presentation regarding the Mayors Summit regarding global solutions. Connie Metcalf, 860 W. Moore Lake Drive, stated that both herself and Cynthia are both members of Citizens for Global Solutions. She encouraged citizens to sign on to the Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The Global warming is a critical issue for everyone and we should do what we can to stall, avoid, and improve the situation regarding global warming. Much of the weather situations are blamed on emission of gasses. It is up to us as citizens to use non fossil fuels, to avoid production of additional CO2 gasses. We hope Planning Commission will support the agreement so the Mayor will sign on to it. Cynthia Anderson, 5164 Rainier Pass NE, briefly reviewed the Climate Protection Agreement. It is basically divided into three parts. The first section includes 11 statements as to why it is important. Already people are taking the initiative to reduce greenhouse gasses. The second section asks Federal and State government to take measures to reduce greenhouse gasses and it is a United States obligation to do what we can. The third section lists the kinds of actions Cities may take to meet the Kyoto � targets. The list of suggested items people may take to meet the targets is descriptive not prescriptive. We know there are priorities, needs and budget for the City of Fridley. We have just started discussing this agreement and have come up with some great /'� ideas. Some of those ideas include education and strategies, climate changes at joint meetings, Cable N education shows, placing informational sheets in students take home folder etc. Ms. Anderson urged the Planning Commission to support their efforts and send a message of urgency to both the State and Local Government on climate changes. Commissioner Kondrick commented that this past July was unusually warm and people were complaining. They soon learned that 75 years ago the heat was greater than what it is now. Back then we did not keep records. He questioned what we should do now with information and why we should be acting on this item. This is happening world wide. Ms. Harris stated that droughts and floods in the past is a concern now because of the rate that Antarctic glaciers are melting is faster than in the past. In times that records were kept, increased rate of inelting has always caused concern. Commissioner Savage commented on AI Gore's new film has brought out a lot of this information. She urged people to see his documentary. Commissioner Kondrick stated that he believed many people may think this is a political issue, but it is not, it's a Global issue. Ms. Metcalf stated that many articles have been published on this item and many � scientists say that this is truly happening. There will be a disaster if we don't remedy it and change our ways. There is a real danger. We encourage Fridley residents to do what they can to help educate and reduce use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gasses. Please consider it and send to Council for approval. Commissioner Dunham agreed that this is a critical issue and we need to do what we can to conserve. Commissioner Savage stated that what we do today may not help us but should do it for the sake of our children and grandchildren. Also we need to keep in mind this is a Global issue, it goes beyond local parties. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, to recommend to the City Council the consideration of a r�solution approving Climate Protection Agreement and work to modify its operational practices, as needed, to meet the criteria set forth by Climate Protection Agreement and the attendees of the 2005 Mayors Summit. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist, UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED 3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4. 2006, PARKS & RECREATIONAL COMMISSION MEEING. �—, MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle to receive the minutes as presented. �'°, UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2006, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY 8� ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle to receive the minutes as presented. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED 5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 1, 2006, HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle, seconded by Commissioner Kondrick to receive the minutes as presented. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Stromberg stated that the Special Use Permit for Brent Anderson's outdoor storage �, was postponed until September 25th because they are looking at redoing the lean to structure and are waiting to finalize plans. Also the September 20�' and October 4tn meetings have been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. Commissioner Kuechle questioned what was going on in the Hill Top Trailer area, they have demolished a building. Ms. Stromberg stated that they decided the building would not work for them and would cost too much money to renovate it. They demolished the building and are using the area for a parking lot. There may be something in the future regarding this area. Commissioner Kuechle asked if Staff has received anything regarding the Lamar site. Ms. Stromberg replied that nothing has been received. ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle, seconded by Commissioner Oquist to adjourn. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:04 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, � � ��� Krista Monsrud Recording Secretary �� �� . 1 CITY OF FRIDLEY SIGN-IN SHEET PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING i �� �; - �� ' �.%: -� Name z�'-��\, �� L��� Address/Business 3z( J� $ � � u� , y��, �, � � � �,� ��� � ' C. �"r�aCl� 2ss /(�,