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CITY OF FRIDLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
MARCH 7t", 2007
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Savage called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:30 pm.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Diane Savage, Jack Velin, Dean Saba, Larry Kuechle, Brad Dunham
MEMBERS ABSENT: Leroy Oquist, David Kondrick
OTHERS PRESENT: Stacy Stromberg, City Planner
Nathan Gillespie, Caldwell Bankers
Eugene Jankowski, 28123 31St Avenue
APPROVE OF MINUTES:
1. Approval of January 17, 2007 Planning Meeting Minutes
MOTION by Commissioner Saba to approve the minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner
Kuechle.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Preliminary Plat, PS #07-02, by Eugene Jankowski, to sub-divide two single
family lots into three single family lots, generally located at 1400 and 1420 Rice Creek Road NE.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Kuechle.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:32 P.M.
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, stated the petitioner, Eugene Jankowski, is seeking to replat two large
single family lots at 1400 and 1420 Rice Creek Road, into three single family lots. In 2004, the property
at 1420 Rice Creek Road, which was 42,208 square feet in size, was sub-divided from one large single
family lot into two single family lots. As a result of that plat request, a new home was constructed on what
was the southern portion of 1420 Rice Creek Road and is now 1424 Rice Creek Road. Since then, the
original home at 1420 Rice Creek Road has been demolished and another new single family home is
being constructed in its place.
Ms. Stromberg stated that the current preliminary plat request will sub-divide the lot at 1420 Rice Creek
Road, which is 28,461 square feet and the lot east of it at 1400 Rice Creek Road, which is 50,024 square
feet into three new single family lots.
Ms. Stromberg stated that Fridley requires that lots in the R-1 district be a minimum of 75' in width with a
minimum total lot area of 9,000 square feet. The proposed Lot #1 will be 102.58 feet in width and 43,953
square feet in size after the replat. The proposed Lot #2 will be 75 feet in width and 16,642 square feet
and the proposed Lot #3 will be 75 feet in width and 17,890 square feet in size after the replat. As a
result of the subdivision, all three newly created lots will meet the minimum standards for properties in the
R-1, Single Family zoning district.
Ms. Stromberg stated that Lot #1 will remain as is, with the existing house and detached garage. A new
single family home will be constructed on Lot #2 and a new single family home is currently being
constructed on Lot #3.
Ms. Stromberg stated that Staff has heard comments from one neighboring property owner, who was
inquiring about how the two lots would be sub-divided to make three.
Ms. Stromberg stated that City Staff recommends approval of this preliminary plat request as the
proposed lots exceed the size standards required by the City of Fridley zoning Code and it also provides
additional homeownership opportunities for Fridley residents. Staff recommends that if the plat is
granted, the following stipulations be attached:
1. Property owner of record shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
2. Property owner of record at time of building permit application to pay required $1,500 park
fee prior to issuance of a building permit for Lot #2.
3. Property owner of record at time of building permit application to pay all water and sewer
connection fees prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. Provide proof that any existing wells or individual sewage treatment systems located on
the site are properly capped or removed.
5. Petitioner shall provide easements as shown on preliminary plat drawing.
6. Driveway on Lot #1 shall be removed to be within 3 feet of the property line or moved to
be within the property line and a letter shall be submitted stated that the property owner of
Lot #2 is in agreement with the fact that the driveway on Lot #1 is located on the property
line.
Commissioner Savage asked if staff has received any other comments from neighbors.
Ms. Stromberg replied no.
Commissioner Dunham asked if the lot was on the property line and if the driveway would need to be
moved.
Ms. Stromberg replied that the driveway would need to be moved to be three feet from the property line
or a letter would need to be written stating that the owners were in agreement that it was okay the
driveway was closer than three feet to the property line.
Commissioner Saba asked if there were any water or drain issues with the properties.
Ms. Stromberg answered no.
Eugene Jankowski, 28123 31 St Ave. Mpls, stated that he is the property owner and is currently building a
new house on the lot at 1420 Rice Creek Rd. He is hoping to build an attached three car garage on the
newly created lot. He will have a written letter to bring to the city regarding the driveway and the driveway
will be opposite of how it exists today.
Commissioner Savage asked if Mr. Jankowski had any problems with the stipulations.
Mr. Jankowski replied no.
Commissioner Savage asked if Mr. Jankowski had any conversations with the neighbors regarding this
lot split.
Mr. Jankowski replied that so far the neighbors are pleased with the changes.
Commissioner Kuechle asked when construction would begin on the new lot.
Mr. Jankowski stated that he was not sure. The first home took 14 months to sell so he was not sure
when construction would begin on the new lot.
Commissioner Dunham commented that the houses Mr. Jankowski is building look very nice.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Kuechle.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:42 P.M.
MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle to approve the consideration of a Preliminary Plat, PS #07-02, by
Eugene Jankowski, to sub-divide two single family lots into three single family lots, generally located at
1400 and 1420 Rice Creek Road NE. with the following stipulations:
1. Property owner of record shall obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
2. Property owner of record at time of building permit application to pay required $1,500 park
fee prior to issuance of a building permit for Lot #2.
3. Property owner of record at time of building permit application to pay all water and sewer
connection fees prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. Provide proof that any existing wells or individual sewage treatment systems located on
the site are properly capped or removed.
5. Petitioner shall provide easements as shown on preliminary plat drawing.
6. Driveway on Lot #1 shall be removed to be within 3 feet of the property line or moved to
be within the property line and a letter shall be submitted stated that the property owner of
Lot #2 is in agreement with the fact that the driveway on Lot #1 is located on the property
line.
Seconded by Commissioner Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
This matter will be heard before the City Council on March 26tn
2. Receive the minutes of the December 7th, 2006, Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle to receive the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Receive the minutes of the February 1, 2007 Housing and Redevelopment Authority
Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Velin to receive the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Kuechle.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Receive the minutes of the January 8th, 2007 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting.
MOTION by Commissioner Saba to receive the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner
Kuechle.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OTHER BUSINESS:
Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, stated that the Sangster plat from the January 17, 2007 Planning
Commission meeting will go before the City Council on Monday for final plat review. She also announced
and encouraged everyone to attend the upcoming neighborhood planning meetings for the
Comprehensive Plan. The dates and locations are as follows:
March 19, 2007 — 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Stevenson Elementary — 6080 E. River Road
Fridley Community Center — 6085 7th Street Room 109
Totino Grace — 1350 Gardena Ave. NE
April 2"d, 2008 — 7:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.
Stevenson Elementary — 6080 E. River Road
Fridley Community Center — 6085 7th Street Room 109
North Park Elementary School — 5575 Fillmore Street NE
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Saba.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MEETING
ADJOURNED AT 7:45 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Monsrud
Recording Secretary