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PL 09/19/2007 - 29925CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Savage called the regular meeting of the Planning Commission to order at 7:30 pm. MEMBERS PRESENT: Jack Velin, David Kondrick, Diane Savage, Dean Saba, Leroy Oquist MEMBERS ABSENT: Brad Dunham OTHERS PRESENT: Stacy Stromberg, City Planner Julie Jones, Planning Manager Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Jerry McNurlin, 5936 2nd Street NE Kari Brown, 8000 W. 78th Street, Edina Tim Nelson, 7050 W. 120th Avenue, Bloomfield, CO Scott Lein, 7831 Hickory Street APPROVE OF MINUTES: Approval of June 6, 2007 Planning Commission meeting minutes MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07- 05, by T-Mobile, to allow the construction of a communications facility on an existing Xcel transmission tower (including wireless antennae and equipment), generally located at 200 Commerce Circle South. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:32 P.M. Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, presented a request from Ms. Brown, with KTB Consulting Inc., who is representing T-Mobile Central, is requesting a special use permit to allow the construction of a wireless communication facility on an existing Xcel transmission tower (including wireless antennae and equipment), which is located on an industrial property owned by Richard Schlener, located at 200 Commerce Circle South. The property owner has signed off on the special use permit application and the City has received an e-mail confirmation from Xcel Energy that allows T-Mobile to located wireless telecommunication equipment on their tower. Ms Stromberg stated that the proposed communications facility will consist of attaching directional panel antennas on the top of the Xcel power tower at 155 ft. above ground and constructing a group equipment shelter off the southwest corner leg of the tower. All lines will run up the leg closest to the shelter, which is farthest away from the parking lot and building. T- Mobile is proposing to install the equipment shelter next to the tower, in a 15 ft. by 20 ft. leased space. Access to the equipment will be acquired though the existing parking lot. Ms. Stromberg reviewed the telecommunications act history and in 1996, the federal government passed a new Telecommunications Act. This act affected wired and wireless operations of telecommunication services, cable television, open video systems, multi-channel video distribution, telephone, long distance, data transmission, cellular phone, personal communication services (PCS), and direct broadcast satellites. Ms. Stromberg stated that over the past eleven years the number of 75 ft. to 250 ft. mono-pole towers or lattice-type tower structures has been on the rise in both the metro and rural locations across the state. The 1996 Telecommunications Act opened the door to a whole new wave of technology. Communities have been required to recognize and accept the new technology. Cities do have the ability to control the location of PCS towers, however, cities cannot take a position of "not in my city." Ms. Stromberg said that a typical PCS tower might have a 75 ft. to 125 ft. monopole structure. Ample ground area is generally required to allow the electronic control devices to exist beside the base of the tower. A fence of some type surrounding the tower and the equipment is typically required. Some users require very little encroachment on the land, beyond the pole itself. In this particular case, T-Mobile is proposing to locate on an already existing Xcel transmission tower, therefore, not taking up additional land area for the pole itself. They will, however, need a 15 ft. by 20 ft. area for the ground equipment. Ms. Stromberg said that in December of 1996, the Fridley City Council established a moratorium temporarily prohibiting the construction of new communication and antennae array. The moratorium establishment allowed the City to take a comprehensive look at the impact of the 1996 Telecommunications Act and establish acceptable antennae locations. With the moratorium in place, staff worked with PCS consultants to get a clear understanding of the technology, issues, and to determine how many antennae locations would likely be required to service the community. Ms. Stromberg said that as a result of the analysis, an approved site approach was approved. The City of Fridley now has a series of approved sites for the installation of wireless telecommunication facilities. To install a telecommunication tower in an industrially zoned area not on the "approved site" list, a special use permit must first be obtained. Ms. Stromberg reviewed the site location and the subject property has a split zoning of M-1, Light Industrial and M-2, Heavy Industrial. The neighboring properties to the north and east are also zoned Industrial. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks are located to the west and Community Park is located directly south of the subject property. In 1979, Minncast Inc., the current owners of property, constructed a 27,000 square foot building. In 1984, an addition was constructed to the building. Ms. Stromberg said that the purpose of a special use permit is to provide the City with a reasonable degree of discretion in determining the suitability of certain designated uses upon the general welfare, public health and safety of the area in which it is located. The special use permit gives the City the ability to place stipulations on the proposed use to eliminate negative impacts to surrounding properties. The City also has the right to deny the special use permit request if impacts to surrounding properties cannot be eliminated through stipulations. Ms. Stromberg said that as was stated earlier, the petitioner is requesting this special use permit to allow the construction of a new telecommunications facility on an existing Xcel transmission tower at 200 Commerce Circle South. The subject property is zoned M-1, Light Industrial and M-2, Heavy Industrial. Telecommunication towers and the installation, operation, and maintenance of Wireless Telecommunications Facilities are allowed in the industrial districts, but only with a special use permit. Ms. Stromberg said that the petitioner's Radio Frequency engineers have stated that when selecting possible locations for wireless telecommunications, they attempt to select a location that minimizes or limits any negative impacts. That is why; rooftops, existing towers, parks, water towers, and light pole applications are favored and selected when they meet technical requirements. When the engineers started their initial search for tower locations, they identified the existing AT&T tower, which is located at the City Garage, at 400 71St Avenue. City Code requires that the petitioner prove that a new site is necessary and that usable Approved Sites are not located within a%2 mile radius of the proposed new site. The AT&T tower is located approximately .70 miles from the proposed new site. The AT&T tower is also too close to one of T-Mobile's existing sites, which is on the Fridley water tower on Hwy 65, north of Rice Creek, and is to far east too the intended coverage area in Fridley. The available height for co-location on the AT&T tower is below 90 ft., which is too short for the coverage needs of T-Mobile. Ms. Strom berg said that T-Mobile's Radio Frequency engineers have determined that this specific location has been selected to maximize coverage at an effective antenna height requirement, which is 155 ft. Significant deviation from this location will result in reduced effectiveness. While the City's telecommunication ordinance limits the height of telecommunications towers to 125 ft., it doesn't reference how high equipment can be placed upon an existing tower. Therefore, staff has determined that the height of the equipment at 155 ft. on an existing tower is acceptable. Ms. Stromberg noted that Community Park, south of the subject property is on the list of "approved telecommunication sites." Locating the telecommunication equipment in the proposed location will not only preserves park land, but it also avoids the paving of park land to access a tower and related group equipment that could be constructed within the park. Ms. Stromberg said that City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit request as telecommunication towers, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of Wireless Telecommunications are a permitted special use in the M-1, Light Industrial and M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning districts, subject to the following stipulations. 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to commencement of installation of any facility equipment on this site. 2. A landscape and screening plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. The petitioner or successors shall install and maintain the proposed equipment so that it blends into the surrounding environment. 4. A 20' drive aisle around the building shall remain clear of debris and vehicles for fire equipment access and circulation. 5. The facility shall be designed to discourage unauthorized entry. 6. No signs other than warning or equipment information signs are permitted as part of this application. Chairperson Savage asked if Staff had heard any objectives from neighbors. Ms. Stromberg answered no. Commissioner Kondrick asked who was responsible or liable if something happened to someone when they were installing the equipment or fixing things on the tower. Ms. Stromberg answered that it was private property so Fridley would not be liable. Kari Brown, T-mobile, said that they have been working on set up and zoning for this tower for seven years and she was here to answer any questions. They have been working diligently with the City of Fridley to meet all zoning and site requirements including 911 service. With this new site they will be able to provide increased quality and services to their customers. She thanked the commission for the support of their application. She also clarified that all maintenance on the tower would be completed by Xcel. Commissioner Kondrick asked if Ms. Brown had any problems with the stipulations. Ms. Brown answered no. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:45 P.M. MOTION by Commissioner Saba to approve the consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07- 05, by T-Mobile, to allow the construction of a communications facility on an existing Xcel transmission tower (including wireless antennae and equipment), generally located at 200 Commerce Circle South with the stipulations listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Kondrick. 1. A building permit shall be obtained prior to commencement of installation of any facility equipment on this site. 2. A landscape and screening plan shall be submitted and approved by City staff prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. The petitioner or successors shall install and maintain the proposed equipment so that it blends into the surrounding environment. 4. A 20' drive aisle around the building shall remain clear of debris and vehicles for fire equipment access and circulation. 5. The facility shall be designed to discourage unauthorized entry. 6. No signs other than warning or equipment information signs are permitted as part of this application. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07- 06, by Global Health Ministries, to allow limited outdoor storage on the property, legally described as Block 3 Onaway, subject to easement of record, generally located at 7831 Hickory Street NE. MOTION by Commissioner Velin to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:46 P.M. Julie Jones, Planning Manager, stated that the following presentation is different than the one that was submitted with the mailing. The petitioner, Global Health Ministries, is seeking a special use permit to allow limited outdoor storage at their non-profit business, which is located at 7831 Hickory Street NE. The petitioner was originally requesting to store medical supplies and equipment in five shipping containers located along the alley on their eastern property line, but amended their request yesterday. Ms. Jones stated that the building was constructed in 1979 as a warehouse. The original building has been altered internally twice since the original construction, including in 1995, when Global Health Ministries (GHM) moved into the building. The building is zoned S-3, Heavy Industrial, Onaway District. GHM is located on the corner of 78th Avenue and Hickory Street. Currently, the site contains a 16,600 square foot building. There are several driveways into the site, in addition to their access off the alley. As of yesterday, GHM reduced their number of storage containers to three (2-40 yards and 1-20 yard). These containers are located along the alley on the eastern portion of their site. Ms. Jones stated that City Code allows up to 50% of the principal buildings footprint of limited outdoor storage in the industrial districts with a special use permit. The petitioner's principal building is approximately 16,600 square feet, which would allow 8,300 square feet of outdoor storage. The petitioner is proposing to store two containers (each 40 feet long) that would consume approximately 1,400 square feet of space on the back side of the building. The requirements for limited outdoor storage is as follows: ■ Height — Containers meet 12' height limit ■ Screening — Containers need to be screened from view of the alley ■ Parking — 22 required parking stalls will remain ■ Types of materials allowed to be stored appear to be acceptable but need to be inspected Ms. Jones said that City Staff recommends approval of SP# 07-06 with stipulations because this provides the best possible screening from alley (public right-of-way) and containers are self screening. The site plan also still provides for the required minimum number of parking stalls. Ms. Jones said that if this special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be attached: 1. The shipping containers on site shall be screened form view of the street on both the north and south side of the shipping containers. 2. No additional storage containers (no more than two 40' long) may be stored on the site. 3. No materials or equipments except that which is contained inside the shipping containers shall be stored outside either within or outside of the designated outside storage area on this site. 4. Outdoor storage containers to be inspected and contents approved for outside storage by the Fire Marshall. 5. Existing storage containers on the site shall be maintained with a sound painted surface, free of rust or corrosion and be removed at least once per year. Semi-trucks and trailers shall not be permitted for storage purposes on the property. 6. No outdoor storage may occur other than the storage of items used specifically for the mission of Global Health Ministries. Commissioner Oquist asked how often the containers would need to be inspected because the material content stored could change from time to time. Ms. Jones said that the actual inspection by the Fire Marshall would be done now and she suspects the Fire Marshall periodically does inspections on this site. Commissioner Oquist asked for clarification on the number of containers on site that they cannot exceed 2-40' containers but could be less than that. Ms. Jones answered that is correct. Commissioner Kondrick asked what type of manufactured goods will be stored in the containers and if any of the product was flammable or hazardous material. Ms. Jones answered that the application references medical supplies such as gloves, needles, syringes; medical furniture, x-ray machines, hospital beds, mattresses, computers etc. Commissioner Kondrick asked if any chemicals will be stored in the containers. Ms. Jones answered no and that the containers would be locked. Scott Lein, Director of Operations for Global Health Ministries, said that he worked with Ms. Jones to revise the plan and try to articulate the needs of GHM. GHM is a non profit agency trying to enhance healthcare programs with Lutheran Social Services overseas by collecting medical supply donations and shipping them overseas. Volunteers from local churches sort, fix and check items before they are shipped out. The outside storage is needed because sometimes very large donations are received, such as hospital beds, and extra space is needed to store the donation before it can be shipped out. The outside storage would offer a flexible way to handle large donations. The contents in the containers would be nothing flammable. Occasionally they get a disinfectant solution, iodine, donated but in limited quantities. Chairperson Savage asked if the petitioner had any problems with the stipulations. Mr. Lein answered no, that two containers on site would be wonderful and provides a temporary solution for large donations. He did have a concern with the screening and hoped the proposal they presented would be accepted. The screening may impact the driver to work in such a tight location when backing up the containers. Chairperson Savage asked if the petitioner understood by granting this special use permit, he would need to follow the stipulations. Mr. Lein said he thought the revised stipulations would be okay. It will cost to install the fence but they will abide. He was uncertain the parking requirement code of 22 stalls was necessary when they only have six staff people. There are volunteers coming in to stop a few hours here and there but he thought 22 stall was a lot for his business. They will abide by the stipulations. Commissioner Kondrick asked the petitioner if he was in agreement to have a maximum of two containers not three. Mr. Lein said yes. Commissioner Velin asked how often the containers were shipped out. Mr. Lein answered about every three weeks. Commissioner Velin was not concerned about screening the containers. He said they are not stored in a residential area and did not think the screening was necessary because the product would be inside the containers and not out in the open. Jim Glaser, 16 NE Rice Creek Way, said he has been a volunteer with Global Health Ministries and has witnessed staff bringing in the large hospital beds and equipment into the warehouse. He said that with having to move the equipment around the warehouse, a lot of times it gets damaged. All of these donations are valuable and are needed. Once the donations are re- certified and able to be stored in the containers it would prevent damage from happening until they are shipped out. This company is doing a good service. He was also concerned with the screening fence. The drivers are volunteers and it could be difficult to back into the area when the screening is installed. They will comply with the stipulations but the fence will make things difficult. MOTION by Commissioner Saba to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M. Commissioner Saba said that he didn't think the screening was necessary. This is a non- residential neighborhood and a special situation. These people are doing something good by recycling these items; these donated items could end up in a landfill. Commissioner Savage said that she appreciated that they worked with staff to make changes to the original plan but she did not agree to waive the screening. If we waived the screening, we would create a dangerous precedence for outdoor storage and if they are willing to do a partial screen, she is in favor of the proposal. Commissioner Kondrick agreed with Commissioner Savage. The screening may be a challenge but the screening would be more eye appealing. He was in favor with the screening. Commissioner Oquist asked about the parking and if people parked in the driveways it would be an issue for emergency vehicles. Ms. Jones answered that the main driveway would remain open for access to the building, so parking in the other areas would not be a problem. Commissioner Saba said he again was in favor of no screening because the containers were self-screening. MOTION by Commissioner Saba to approve the consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07- 06, by Global Health Ministries, to allow limited outdoor storage on the property, legally described as Block 3 Onaway, subject to easement of record, generally located at 7831 Hickory Street NE and waive stipulation number one, the screening requirement. Seconded by Commissioner Velin. UPON A VOICE VOTE, COMMISSIONER SABA AND COMMISSIONER VELIN VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER KONDRICK, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE AND COMMISSIONER OQUIST VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION DENIED ON A 2/3 VOTE. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to approve the consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #07-06, by Global Health Ministries, to allow limited outdoor storage on the property, legally described as Block 3 Onaway, subject to easement of record, generally located at 7831 Hickory Street NE with the stipulations as listed below. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. 1. The shipping containers on site shall be screened form view of the street on both the north and south side of the shipping containers. 2. No additional storage containers (no more than two 40' long) may be stored on the site. 3. No materials or equipments except that which is contained inside the shipping containers shall be stored outside either within or outside of the designated outside storage area on this site. 4. Outdoor storage containers to be inspected and contents approved for outside storage by the Fire Marshall. 5. Existing storage containers on the site shall be maintained with a sound painted surface, free of rust or corrosion and be removed at least once per year. Semi-trucks and trailers shall not be permitted for storage purposes on the property. 6. No outdoor storage may occur other than the storage of items used specifically for the mission of Global Health Ministries. UPON A VOICE VOTE, COMMISSIONER KONDRICK, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE AND COMMISSIONER OQUIST VOTING AYE, COMMISSIONER SABA AND COMMISSIONER VELIN VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ON A 3/2 VOTE. 3. Consideration of a rezoning, ZOA 07- 02, by Timothy Nelson, to rezone the property from M-4, Manufacturing Only, to M-2, Heavy Industrial, generally located at the SW Corner of 61St Avenue and Main Street NE. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 8:23 P.M. Stacy Stromberg, City Planner, stated that Timothy Nelson, who is representing Main Street Properties, LLC, is requesting to rezone the property on the southwest corner of 61St Avenue and Main Street, from M-4, Manufacturing Only to M-2, Heavy Industrial. The petitioner has submitted a site plan for the subject property which depicts two industrial buildings. The building on the north section of the lots is proposed to be 47,653 square feet. The building on the south section of the lots is proposed to be 102,907 square feet in size. The petitioner hasn't identified to staff if the there is a user for the buildings or what the building will be used for; however both of the buildings appear to be typed for warehouse. Ms. Stromberg stated that the subject property actually consists of three separate parcels that are adjacent to one another, totaling 11.52 acres. The property has never been developed, and therefore has remained vacant. The subject property is located on the southwest corner of 61St Avenue and Main Street, west of University Avenue. Residential properties border the property to the north and east, with the railroad bordering the property to the west and an industrial use to the south. Ms. Stromberg reviewed that in 1997, the City of Fridley changed the zoning of the subject parcels from M-2, Heavy Industrial to M-4, Manufacturing Only. Part of the purpose of the rezoning was to assure that the remaining industrial parcels in the City were preserved for manufacturing, thereby protecting surrounding neighborhoods and roadways from heavy truck traffic, which is common to industrial warehouse developments. They were also rezoned to help assure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood. Ms. Stromberg said that at the time of the rezoning, the City had experienced over 500,000 square feet of industrial warehouse growth in the industrial districts within eighteen months. As a result, there were many complaints and concerns about the truck traffic on residential streets and the additional noise the trucks brought. There are several areas in the City where industrial districts are located directly across the street from residential districts, this being the case with the subject property. Warehouse distribution facilities can cause adverse impacts because of the amount of truck traffic entering and exiting the site throughout the course of the day. Ms. Stromberg said that of the City's 1,148 acres of industrially-zoned land in 1997, there was only 89.79 acres which were vacant (7.8%). There had been about a 4.5% decline in the amount of industrial land acreage since 1979. Examples of this loss were related to the development of Wal-Mart, Sam's Club, and Home Depots parcels being rezoned from an industrial use to a commercial use. As a result the City was being proactive and felt that is was appropriate to analyze the remaining industrial parcels within the City to determine the best use. Ms. Stromberg stated that the goals the City hoped to achieve as a result of the adoption of the M-4, Manufacturing Only zoning district, included: 1. To reduce the impact of warehouse and distribution facilities on residential properties and residential streets from truck traffic by first controlling the location of these facilities in the City and by implementing site design controls. 2. To encourage uses which provide a significant amount of job opportunities which require more complex building systems. Buildings with a mixture of uses tend to have higher building valuation than warehouse construction. 3. To promote clean uses which do not produce fumes, odors, or require outside operations, which may cause noise. 4. To eliminate uses which require significant amounts of outdoor storage. Ms. Stromberg said that the above goals emphasize why the subject property was rezoned in 1997, and those goals still apply today as it relates to the property. The City currently has approximately 48 acres of undeveloped industrial land yet to be developed. Preserving those remaining, M-4, Manufacturing Only, parcels is essential for the City to allow for economic development. Warehouse/distribution facilities provide few opportunities to maximize job creation and building valuation. The building construction is very simple (a "big box") and tends to have a lower valuation than a manufacturing use which has a more complex building system with office space, manufacturing and processing areas, services areas for employees and storage areas. Ms. Stromberg said the existing M-1, Light Industrial and M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning districts allow for warehouse buildings, which the City already has an abundance of. The petitioner is proposing to construct two typical "big box" type office/warehouse buildings; which wouldn't achieve the goals the City strived to reach in rezoning the property in 1997. Building height, the number of dock doors for trucking and the overall building layout demonstrate a desire on the petitioner's part to construct a multi-tenant warehouse facility. It is important for the City to find a healthy balance between economic development and minimizing the impacts industrial developments have on adjacent residential properties. Since, the subject property is adjacent to residential to the north and east, it is vital to ensure that the new use is compatible with the neighborhood and meets the needs of the City. Ms. Stromberg said that City Staff recommends denial of this rezoning request because the proposed rezoning goes against the goals the City established when rezoning the subject properties to M-4, Manufacturing Only in 1997 and those goals still apply today. Ms. Stromberg said that City staff recommends denial; however, if the rezoning is approved, staff recommends that the following stipulations be attached. 1. The petitioner shall obtain any required permits prior to the start of construction. 2. The petitioner shall pay for the plan review portion of the building permit fee at the time of building permit application. 3. Petitioner to meet all Building and Fire Code and ADA requirements. 4. Petitioner shall submit plans to Anoka County Highway Department and receive their approval on access and any work done within the county right-of-way. 5. The petitioner shall submit a drainage plan and receive City engineering staff approval prior to issuance of a building permit. 6. Petitioner shall ensure that ponding area meets size requirements for the proposed development. 7. Petitioner shall identify ponding area and provide easements for storm water run-off and management. 8. Petitioner shall ensure that the proposed development meets the Watershed District regulations. 9. Landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by City Staff prior to issuance of building permit. 10. Petitioner shall pay all water and sewer connection fees prior to issuance of a building permit. 11. The petitioner shall be responsible for the cost of any traffic improvements necessary to accommodate the traffic generated by the development including signalization or other improvements, if determined necessary by Anoka County or the City. 12. Petitioner shall combine the three parcels into one parcel prior to issuance of a building permit. Tim Nelson, Main Street Properties, said that the application speaks for itself. He opposed the recommendation for denial. The traffic would be less of an impact than the M4 use and the importance to save this site for a manufacturing site in Fridley is a false statement. The city had extensive public support for a rail station, which will also create more traffic than industry traffic. Jerry McNurdin, 5936 2nd St. NW said that he was happy with the denial of this request. He is concerned with the heavy industrial traffic in the area. He thought that the rezoning in 1997 was excellent and it allows properties to be developed that do not bother residential properties. MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Kondrick. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:37 P.M. Commissioner Oquist agreed with the denial of this item. The truck traffic vs. car traffic is a big difference. Commissioner Saba agreed and stated that it was too close to residential property. Commissioner Velin said that with the 12 stipulations it would be hard to get this operation started. This is an opportunity to employ people in Fridley, which would have a positive impact on our economy. He said the property has been vacant for 43 years and this would create jobs for people. Commissioner Kondrick agreed that the property had not been built on in a long time, but it is across the street from residential property. He said he would agree with staff and deny this request. MOTION by Commissioner Oquist to deny the consideration of a rezoning, ZOA 07-02, by Timothy Nelson, to rezone the property from M-4, Manufacturing Only, to M-2, Heavy Industrial, generally located at the SW Corner of 61St Avenue and Main Street NE for the reasons presented by staff. Seconded by Councilmember Kondrick. UPON A VOICE VOTE, COMMISSIONER SABA, COMMISSIONER KONDRICK, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE AND COMMISSIONER OQUIST VOTING AYE AND COMMISSIONER VELIN VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ON A 4/1 VOTE. 4. Receive the minutes of the May 8, 2007, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission Meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Velin to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5. Receive the minutes of the April 5, 2007, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commission Meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6. Receive the minutes of the June 7, 2007, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Commission Meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 7. Receive the minutes of the May 7, 2007, Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to accept the minutes as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Oquist. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY OTHER BUSINESS: Stacy Strombery, City Planner, said that the car wash remodel that was submitted a while back is in the demolition process. Also staff is working to wrap up the chapters on the Comprehensive Plan. The first meeting to discuss this is anticipated to be held on November 7, 2007. Commissioner Kondrick asked how the meetings for the Comprehensive Plan are being advertised. Julie Jones, Planning Manager, said that it has been advertised on the cable channel and city newsletters. The public hearing is anticipated to be held on November 7, 2007. Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, said that the Quarterly Housing Initiative will have their final meeting tomorrow night at the Community Center from 7:00 — 9:00 p.m. This should be a good meeting and very productive. It will pull together all the ideas that were suggested and make recommendations to the HRA for the future of University Avenue (between 57th and 61 St) ADJOURN: MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick to adjourn. Seconded by Commissioner Saba. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:50 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Krista Monsrud Recording Secretary