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Rezoning, ZOA #90-03, by Bob's Amoco, Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition Liqht Industrial, to C-2, General Generally Located at 768o Hiqhway (Amoco Oil Service Station) . . . to Rezone from M-1, Business, 65 N.E. Paqe 2 . . . . 1 - 1.78 . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2K FRIDL$Y CITY COQNCIL MEETINQ, JIINB 4, 1990 OLD BIISINB88: Paqe 3 Second Reading of an Ordinance Under Section 12.06 of the City Charter Declarinq Certain Real Estate to be Surplus and Authorizinq the Sale Thereof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 38 Consideration of Commission Appointments . . . . . . . 3.1 NEW BUSINE88: Receive the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of May 16, 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4WW A. Establish Public Hearing for June 18, 1990, on a Rezoning, ZOA #90-04, by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 38, to Rezone the North 95 Feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, Except the West 22 Feet of the North 95 Feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, and also the South 95 Feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, Except the West 22 Feet of the South 95 Feet, From R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, Generally Located at 6875 Highway 65 N.E. ................. 4- 4H ................. 4S - 4WW Special Use Permit, SP #90-03, by Bob's Amoco, _ per Section 205.14.O1.C.(6) of the Fridley City Code, to Allow a Motor Vehicle Wash Establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, Generally Located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. (Amoco Oil Service Station) . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 5L � � �RIDLEY CITY AOQNCZL ![EETIHG, JONE �, 1990 Page 4 NEi�T BUSINESS tCONTINIIED) s Variance Request, VAR #90-04, by Bob's Amoco, to Reduce the Side Yard Setback i�lhere a Driveway is to be Provided From 30 Feet to 4 Feet; to Reduce the Lot Area Required for One Main Building on Plats Recorded Before January 1, 1993, From Three-Fourths (3/4) Acre (36,679 Square Feet) to Two-Thirds (2/3) Acre -(29, 040 Square Feet) ; to Reduce the Parking and Hardsurface Setback From Any Street Right-of- Way From 20 Feet to 10 Feet and 5 Feet; and to Allow the Construction of an Attached Car Wash and New Pump Layout, on Lot l, Block 1, Lampert's Additicn, the Same Beinq �680 Hiqhway 65 N.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 6S First Readinq of an Ordinance to Amend the City • Code of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, by Making a Change in Zoning Districts . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 7A 0 First Readinq of an Ordinance Under Section 12.07 of the City Charter to Vacate Streets and Alleys and to Amend Appendix C of the City Code ..... 8- gA Receive Bids and Award Contract for Onondaqa Street Storm Sewer Repair Project No. 209 ......, g- gA ZRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL �EETING, JtTNE �, 1990 Paqe S �TEW BUSINEBS (CONTINQED): Resolutionl�uthorizing Reappropriations in the 1990 General Fund Budqet to Provide Benefits and Comparable Worth l�►djustments for Temporary E�nployees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - lOB Appointment: City Employee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 13C Estimates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 - 14E 11DJOIIRN : TH$ MINQTES OF TSB FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL ][ESTINQ OF MAY Z1� 1990 THE MINQTES OF T88 REQIILAR MEETING OF T8E FRIDLEY CITY COONCIL OF MAY 21, 1990 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at 7:37 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL• MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick and Councilman Billings MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COUNCIL MEETING. MAY 7. 1990: MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes as presented. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. ADOPTION OF AGENDA: Councilman Billings asked that the Special Use Permit, SP #90-05, for Michael Servetus Unitarian Society be added to the agenda. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the above addition. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: Ms. Ann Bolkcom, 6821 Hickory Street, thanked the Council for attending the meeting of the Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the problems on Locke Lake. She stated their purpose for attending tonight's Council meeting is to seek direction on what they can do as a group to work for a solution to the problem. Mr. Winson, Assistant Public Works Director, stated John Flora, Public Works Director, is working with the City Attorney regarding the manner in which the improvements should be pursued. He stated the Rice Creek Watershed District is looking at ways to accomplish the improvements and that future meetings will be held. Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated a petition is being prepared and any further information will be sent to the residents. FRIDL$Y CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21, 1990 PAGE 2 Councilwoman Jorgenson stated Mr. Herrick, the City Attorney, is the City's liaison to the Watershed District and there are some questions and legalities which need to be answered. She felt the residents could contact the County Commissioners and the State Legislators to make sure they are aware of this issue. PUB IC HEARINGS• l. �RELIMINARY PLAT P S #90-02 MICHAEL SERVETUS 2ND ADDITION. BY KATE KEMPER AND PHYLLIS FORSBERG FOR THE MICHAEL SERVETUS UNITARIAN SOCIETY. BEING A REPLAT OF OUTLOT A.__MICHAEL SERVETUS ADDITION. TO CREATE FOUR SEPARATE_LOTS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 980 - 67TH AVENUE N.E.: MOTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 7:43 p.m. Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this property is located north of Mississippi Street at the end of Oakley Drive and the cul- de-sac of 67th Avenue. She stated the property is zoned R-1 and is surrounded by this zoning on all four sides. She stated the proposal is to plat the property which would contain three single family lots along the south right-of-way line of 67th Avenue and the fourth lot is to be used for expansion of the church. Ms. Dacy stated a sixty foot dedicated right-of-way is also proposed to connect 67th Avenue and Oakley Drive. She stated the reason for this right-of-way is in reaction to the Minnesota Department of Transportation's plan to upgrade intersections along Highway 65. She stated these plans include closing certain median crossings and intersection improvements. Ms. Dacy stated the Mississippi Street improvements include installing a median which would prevent access from Brookview east bound onto Mississippi Street. She stated by reserving the Oakley Drive right-of-way the City will be able to provide an additional means of access to the neighborhood. She stated the 68th crossover is proposed to remain open at this time. Ms. Dacy stated the three single family lots meet the minimum lot size and width. She stated the fourth lot will be used for the church's expansion and it meets the minimum lot size for churches. She stated the proposed capacity of the sanctuary is 84 seats and sufficient parking is provided. Ms. Dacy stated the petitioner has also submitted an alternative plan which would reserve a sixty foot wide outlot between 67th Avenue and the Oakley cul-de-sac rather tMan a sixty foot dedicated right-of-way. She stated this plan would also contain a stub water line in 67th Avenue rather than the proposal for a water main loop FRIDLSY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 __ PAGE 3 to the water main in Oakley Drive. She stated that instead of extending Oakley Drive the petitioner would construct a two lane driveway to the existing pavement in Oakley Drive. Ms. Dacy stated this option was submitted in response to the neighborhood concerns regarding the potential for connection of Oakley Drive to 67th Avenue. She stated staff maintains its recommendation of approval of the original submitted plat, however, if this new option is approved, it is recommended the plat be conditioned upon a legal document being recorded against the lots agreeing to hold the City harmless for poor water taste or odor. Ms. Dacy stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the original plat with four stipulations which involved the park fee, petitioning for the proposed improvements, approval of the vacation request, and restrictive covenants regarding the need for soil correction. Councilman Billings stated it is his understanding that there is a drainage problem in that entire area and it is in the City's long range plan that something will be done about the storm water in the neighborhood. This may or may not necessitate an assessment in the future. Ms. Dacy stated this is correct, however, this particular plat would not generate any assessments against the neighboring property owners. Mr. Winson, Assistant Public Works Director, stated there are storm water problems in the area. In the long range plans the City is looking for corrections to these problems. He stated some improvements may be done in conjunction with the State Highway Department's improvements. He stated there is a potential for future assessments for storm water problems but none would be related to this plat. Councilman Billings stated he understands the reason the right-of- way is being requested. The reason is to provide the City with an alternative for an additional means of access to the neighborhood if the Department of Transportation makes changes which are beyond the City's control and removes the crossovers along Highway 65. Mr. Winson stated the Department of Transportation does not have any concrete plans for closing the crossover at 68th or a timeframe for the intersection improvements at Mississippi. He stated if and when these occur, and if there is an access problem, staff would like to reserve the right to extend Oakley Drive. Ms. Kemper, representing the Michael Servetus Unitarian Society, submitted a petition in support of this plat. FRIDL$Y CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 4 MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive this Petition No. 7-1990. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Kemper stated members of their church have been working on this project for the last five years and felt they had an excellent plat which would benefit the neighborhood and the City. She stated the plat includes beautifying the church grounds, an improved architectural appearance for the church, providing handicapped accessibility, and bringing the property up to code. Ms. Kemper stated they are truly uncomfortable with their image, and the vandalism it has attracted. She hopes the improvements will help. Ms. Kemper stated that Tom Brickner has given them a letter of intent to purchase the lots and will be providing all the improvements. She stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the plat and a sixty foot dedicated right-of-way will be provided. Councilman Billings questioned the number of vehicles involved when Sunday services are conducted at the church. Ms. Kemper stated it varies from about 12 to 20, but the average would be about 20 cars for their Sunday service. Mr. Peter Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, felt their neighborhood would be degraded if Oakley Drive was extended. He stated they have had only neighborhood vehicles and want to keep it this way. He stated their property was purchased because this was a dead-end street and they wanted to preserve that privacy. He felt if Oakley Drive was extended, the taxpayers would be the ones to pay for it as the church does not pay any taxes. He also questioned where cars would park when the church had their annual auction. Councilman Billings asked what the cost would be to extend Oakley Drive to 67th Avenue. Mr. Winson stated it would be about $7,00 to $8,000, dependinq on the type of soil which could raise the cost. Councilman Billings asked what the selling price is for the homes Mr. Brickner is proposing for these lots. Ms. Dacy stated the selling price would be between $125,000 to $130,000 and would be similar to the ones constructed at Mississippi Street and Highway 65. Councilman Billings asked what amount of taxes the homes would generate. FRIDL$Y CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21, 1990 PAGE 5 Ms. Dacy stated at a$127,000 market value, a home would generate approximately $2,000 a year in taxes. She stated the City's portion would amount to about $330 a year. Ms. Kemper stated, in answer to Mr. Eisenzimmer's question regarding their auction, that the persons attending the auction park on 67th Avenue, Brookview Drive, and Oakley Drive. She stated she presumes they would continue to park on these streets. Mr. Eisenzimmer stated he wished to submit a petition against the extension of Oakley Drive. MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive Petition No. 4-1990 against the extension of Oakley Drive. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. Councilman Billings stated the church has access to Oakley Drive and, if they were not platting any lots on 67th Avenue, asked if the City could deny them that access. Mr. Newman, Assistant City Attorney, stated that in the absence of any unusual circumstances that he is not aware of, the City could not deny them that access. Mr. William Doyle, 6551 Oakley Drive, asked who would bear the cost of this fifty foot extension of Oakley Drive. Mr. Winson stated funds have been budgeted into the Street Capital Improvement Fund to cover improvements to streets. Mr. Wayne Johnson, 6550 Oakley Drive, stated the church representatives mentioned they could not afford to leave the driveway where it now exists and questioned the reason. Mayor Nee stated the Council is only addressing the question of the plat and not the church's financial management. Councilwoman Jorgenson pointed out that the church currently has access to Oakley Drive, and if they requested the use of that access the City would have to approve it regardless of this plat. No other persons spoke regarding this proposed plat. MOTION by Councilman Billings to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:30 p.m. FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 6 2. VACATION SAV #90-01 BY KATE KEMPER AND PHYLLIS FORSBERG FOR THE MICHAE� SERVETUS UNITARIAN SOCIETY TO VACATE OAKLEY DRIVE AS DEDICATED IN TiiE PLAT OF MICHAEL SERVETUS ADDITION. GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF 980 - 67TH AVENUE N.E.: MOTION by Councilman Billings to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing opened at 8:30 p.m. Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this is a request to vacate the Oakley Drive cul-de-sac area. She stated the Planning Commission recommended denial of this request due to the fact that they wanted to greserve access in the event that the plat for the Michael Servetus Unitarian Society was not approved with a dedicated right-of-way between Oakley Drive and 67th Avenue. Councilman Billings stated all his concerns were addressed in the public hearing on the preliminary plat. Mr. Eisenzimmer, 6535 Oakley Drive, asked why the church cannot continue to use 67th Avenue. Councilman Billings stated the reason for the request is due to future construction of a median on Mississippi Street which would prevent access from Brookview. No other persons spoke regarding this proposed vacation. MOTION by Councilman Billings to close the public hearing. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing closed at 8:35 p.m. Conncilman Billings stated that normally the Council does not take action on agenda items the same night the public hearing is held. He stated there are many residents present this evening who have an interest in the requests by the Michael Servetus Unitarian Society. He further stated, therefore, he would like to consider action on the plat, vacation, and special use permit (which was added to the agenda) when the Council discusses New Business. OLD BUSINESS• 3. COMMISSION VACANCIES AND TERMS THAT WILL EXPIRE IN 1990 FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this item. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 7 NEW BUSINESS• 4. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12 06 OF THE CITY CHARTER DECLARING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO BE SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE THEREOF: Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated the Council conducted a public hearing in August, 1989 to determine whether or not the east six feet of the vacated twelve foot alley abutting Lots 1 through 9, Block 5, Hyde Park, should be considered as excess and conveyed to abutting property owners on Lots 22 through 30, Block 5, Hyde Park. She stated an earlier hearing the Council requested the petitioner, Wayne Johnson, to confer with adjacent property owners to share in the expenses of conducting the court proceedings to memorialize the certificates for the additional property. She stated property owners have already accrued the west six feet of the alley by virtue of the alley vacation approved by the Council in May, 1988. Ms. Dacy stated that because property owners to the north of Mr. Johnson are not participating in the process the City would retain ownership of the east six feet of the twelve foot alley for approximately 160 feet. She stated these property owners have the option of pursuing the memorialization process on their own at a future date or when they sell the property. She stated the City obtained the east six feet of the alley from the State at no cost and, because of the minimal amount of value it would add to the abutting properties, no compensation is proposed. Ms. Dacy stated in order to convey title to the abutting property owners the City needs to declare the east six feet of the twelve foot alley as excess. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. At this time, the Council considered the requests by the Michael Servetus Unitarian Society regarding the plat, vacation, and special use permit. l. PRELIMINARY PLAT. P S #90-02 MICHAEL SERVETUS 2ND ADDITION, BY KATE KEMPER AND PHYLLIS FORSBERG_FOR THE MICHAEL SERVETUS UNITARIAN SOCIETY BEING A REPLAT OF OUTLOT A. MICHAEL SERVETUS ADDITION TO CREATE FOUR SEPARATE LOTS, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 980 - 67TH AVENUE N.E.: Councilman Billings stated one of the greatest concerns on the part of the residents on Oakley Drive is that the City is going to connect Oakley Drive to 67th Avenue without good and sufficient reason and that it is going to have a negative impact on their FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21, 1990 PAGE 8 environment. He stated he can sympathize with them and would agree that the change from a dead-end street to a throuqh street could possibly have a negative impact on the neighborhood. Councilman Billinqs stated the City staff's concern is that if, in the future, changes are made which are beyond the City's control, and creates a negative impact on other residents, the City wants to maintain the option on whether or not Oakley Drive should be extended. He stated that since the City has been in existence that some three miles of right-of-way has been vacated because it was not needed. He stated just because the right-of-way is dedicated does not mean it will become a street, therefore, he would move the following: MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the preliminary plat, P.S. #90-02, with the following stipulations: (1) a park fee of $1,500 per lot for three residential lots shall be paid at the time of building permit ($4,500 total); (2) the petitioner shall petition for the proposed improvements (67th Avenue extension, water main loop, and sewer extension); (3) the vacation request, SAV #90-01, be approved; and (4) documents approved by the City Attorney regarding the need for soil correction shall be recorded against Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 1, Michael Servetus 2nd Addition. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. � Councilman Billings stated while he is a member of the City Council, he would not favor extending Oakley Drive unless there is a severe impact on other residents in the area because of the median construction or removal of the crossover. He stated a public hearing should be held before any extension is approved. MOTION by Councilman Billings that this City Council goes on record to recommend to any future Council that if they should ever consider a connection between Oakley Drive and 67th Avenue, that a public hearing be held to receive input from the residents. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. MOTION by Councilman Billings to direct staff to aggressively work with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to keep the crossover in the area of 68th and 69th Avenues open and to aggressively try to obtain signalization at that crossover so it is not an uncontrolled intersection. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MSETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 9 2. VACATION SAV �90-01 BY KATE KEMPER AND PHYLLIS FORSBERG FOR THE MICHAEL SERVETUS UNITARIAN SOCIETY TO VACATE OAKLEY DRIVE �S DEDICATED IN THE PLAT OF MICHAEL SERVETUS ADDITION, GENERALLY LOCATED WEST OF 980 - 67TH AVENUE N.E.: MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve vacation request, SAV #90- O1. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 2.5 SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP �k90-05 BY THE MICHAEL SERVETUS UNITARIAN SOCIETY: MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve special use permit, SP #90-05, with the following stipulations: (1) a grading plan shall be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit; and (2) a revised landscape plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 5. RECEIVE AN ITEM FROM THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF MAY 8, 1990: A. VARIANCE RE UEST VAR #90-08 BY CHERYL STINSKI TO INCREASE THE S4UARE FOOTAGE OF A FREE-STANDING SIGN IN A CR-1. GENERAL OFFICE DISTRICT, FROM 48 SOUARE FEET TO 72 S4UARE FEET; AND TO INCREASE THE HEIGHT OF A FREE-STANDING SIGN IN A CR-1. GENERAL OFFICE DISTRICT FROM 6 FEET TO 12 FEET ABOVE THE FINISHED GRADE TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FREE-STANDING SIGN ON LOT 1 BLOCK 1 HILLWIND ADDITION AND PART OF LOT 3. AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 25 THE SAME BEING 941 HILLWIND ROAD N E (HILLWIND OFFICE BUILDING): Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this is a request for a variance to increase the sign area and height of a free-standing sign for the Hillwind Office Building. She stated staff has reviewed this request and, based on the criteria for a variance as stated in the Sign Ordinance, would recommend denial as the sign does not meet the criteria and other alternatives are available in order to comply with the code. Ms. Dacy stated it is felt the sign would not increase the visibility on Highway 65 from either direction. Ms. Dacy stated the Appeals Commission also recommended denial based of the fact that other alternatives were available. Ms. Stinski, the petitioner, felt that they do meet the requirements of the Sign Ordinance. She stated there are extraordinary circumstances which do not apply to other properties in the vicinity and that they have a multi-tenant building and need visibility for the tenants. Ms. Stinski stated the sign would match the materials used on the building and that they did not want �RIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETINa OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 10 to place signaqe on the building. She stated the sign is not detrimental to anyone's health, safety, or other projects in the area. She stated she looks at the sign as a work of art with signage incorporated into it. Councilman Schneider stated that the building is very attractive and felt once the name Hillwind Centre is established, the tenants could be located. Ms. Stinski stated all the tenants want their names on the sign. She felt if they had one single tenant, it would not be a problem. Councilman Schneider stated they must have been aware of the code when the building was constructed and suggested they work with staff to try and come up with another alternative. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the Appeals Commission and deny variance request, VAR #90-08. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Jorgenson and Mayor Nee voted in favor of the motion. Councilman Billings voted against the motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the minutes of the Appeals Commission Meeting of May 8, 1990. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE CABLE TELEVISION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 19. 1990: MoTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the minutes of the Cable Television Advisory Commission meeting of April 19, 1990. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 7. ESTABLISH A PUBLI HEARING FOR JUNE 4. 1990. FOR A REZONING REQUEST ZOA #90-03 BY BOB'S AMOCO TO R�ZONE LOT 1. BLOCK 1._ LAMPERT'S ADDITION FROM M-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL, TO C-2, GENERAL BUSINESS GENERALLY LOCATED AT 7680 HIGHWAY 65 N.E. (AMOCO OII� SERVICE STATION�: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to set the public hearing on this rezoning request, ZOA #90-03, for June 4, 1990. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 11 8. APPROVAL OF 1990 SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT: MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize the City to enter into this joint powers aqreement for abatement of 1990 solid waste. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 9. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR FLANERY PARK SHELTER PROJECT NO. 206• MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize Change Order No. 1 for the Flanery Park Shelter, Project No. 206, with Karlen Construction in the amount of $2,550.00. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 10. CHANGE ORDER NO 1 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATION FD 90-1: Mr. Aldrich, Fire Chief, stated a pumper compartment heat shield had not been included in the specifications. He stated almost all manufacturers of fire equipment in the northern states include heat shields as standard equipment, but Boardman is a southern state manufacturer and does not include this item in their base bid. Mr. Aldrich stated the cost for this item is $908.00 and recommends the Council approve the change order for this heat shield. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize Change Order No. 1 with Boardman Fire Equipment, for Fire Department specification FD 90- 1, in the amount of $908.00 for the addition of a removable heat shield. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 11. CLAIMS• MOTION by Councilman Billings to authorize payment of Claims No. 31993 through 32212. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 12. LICENSES: MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to approve the licenses as submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. �RIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 12 13. ESTIMATES• MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the estimates as submitted: Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza Office Bldg. 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, 1�T 55432 Services Rendered as City Prosecuting Attorney for the month of March, 1990. ...$ 8,112.00 HNTB 6700 France Avenue South Suite 260 Minneapolis, MN 55435 Inspection of the 1.5 MG Elevated Water Reservoir, Project No. 202 Partial Estimate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,339.10 Gammon Brothers, Inc. 13845 Northdale Boulevard Rogers, MN 55374 Street Improvement Project No. ST. 1989 - 1& 2 Estimate No. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,928.20 Lindahl & Carlson 1821 University Avenue, #N318 St. Paul, NIld 55104 1990 Miscellaneous Concrete Curb, Gutter & Sidewalk Project Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4, 276. 71 Walbon Lawn Maintenance 3225 Skycroft Drive St. Anthony, 1�1 55418 Corridor Maintenance Project No. 199 Estimate No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 4, 342. 86 Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. FRIDLSY CIT COIINCIL MEETING OF MAY 21. 1990 PAGE 13 ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Councilman Billings to adjourn the meetinq. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of May 21, 1990 adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carole Haddad William J. Nee Secretary to the City Council Mayor Approved: � � cinroF F� �� DATE: TO: FROM: BIIBJECT: C�l1MIlliNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT' MEMORANDUM May 30, 1990 p� William Burns, City Manager�,� �.►v Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Rezoning Request, ZOA 90-02, Fridley Town Square Associates Attached is the staff report for the above referenced rezoning request. At the May 7, 1990, meeting, the City Council established June 4, 1990, as the public hearing date. The City Council should conduct the public hearing as advertised. Also included in the packet are copies of the three petitions which have been submitted regarding this request (Petition Numbers 1990- 1, 1990-2, and 1990-8). Staff has also prepared a video tape of the intersection of Mississippi and University as well as a tape of the Calhoun Village development at the corner of Minnetonka Boulevard and Lake Street in Minneapolis. This project was developed by the petitioners. BD:ls M-90-388 ll � t ��N � FRI DLEY REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION STAFF REPORT APPEALS OATE PLAMNG C•OW��SSION DATE : Apr i 1 2 s, 19 9 0 CIIY COI�lCIL DATE : May 7, 1990_ SITE DATA SiZE DENSITY PRESENT ZONING ADJACENT LAND USES $� Z�%:i� �E$ PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS FNVANCIAL IMPLICATIONS I CONFORMANCE TO COMPREFfJVSNE PLMI COMPATBILtTY WITH ADJACENT USES 8� ZONNG ENVIRONMENTAL CON.S�ERATIONS STAFF RECOMMEI�ATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANN�IG COMMISSION REC.OIMMENDATION ZOA 4�90-02 Fridley Town Square Associates Rezoning from R-1 and C-1 to S-2 1.1 �Tf,rpq BD/dn Northeast corner of University Avenue and Mississippi Street 2.86 acres N/A R-1 and C-1 North - R-1, Single Family; East - R-1, Single Family; West - C-3, Shopping Center; South - S-2, Redevelopment Services available Park dedication fees payable at time of building permit HRA has approved conceptual agreement for TIF assistance Yes Yes N/A Approval with stipulations Denial; 4 to 1 1.2 Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 2 PROPOSAL The petitioner is requesting a rezoning of Lots 10 through 12, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1, which contains the 10,000 Auto Parts building and is now zoned C-1, to the S-2, Redevelopment District. Lot 9, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1 and Lots 12 through 16, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2 are now zoned R-1 and are also proposed to be rezoned to the S-2, Redevelopment District. Lots 13 though 16, Block 3, abut 66th Avenue and are now vacant. Lot 9 and Lot 12 contain existing single family homes. Al1 of the properties, except for Lot 9, Block 2, and Lot 12, Block 3, are part of the Center City Redevelopment District. Should the project and the rezoning be approved, the HRA and the City Council would initiate the process to add these two single family lots to the Center City Redevelopment District. The petitioner is proposing to construct a 28,230 square foot one story neighborhood retail center. The developer has purchase agreements with the two single family property owners, and the owner of the 10,000 Auto Parts site. ADJACENT ZONING AND USES To the south of the site across Mississippi Street is the S-2 District, which contains the Target Northern Operations building, the Municipal Center, and the Fridley Plaza Office building. Holly Center is zoned C-3, General Shopping Center District, and is located in the northwest corner of the intersection. A variety of commercial uses are located in the southwest corner of the intersection, and they are also zoned C-3, General Shopping Center District. The southwest corner contains ten acres and is known as the "Southwest Quadrant". It is a major redevelopment priority for the City. Single family uses and zoning exist to the north and northeast of the subject site. All four corners of the intersection are within the Center City Redevelopment District. ZONING HI5TORY The Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1 contains the platted lots along Mississippi Street and was platted in 1942. The Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2 which is located to the north and northeast on 66th Avenue of the subject property was platted in 1950. The subject property has been zoned C-1 and R-1 since 1958 ; however, there have_ been other rezoning requests regarding this property. In 1962, Theisen's Market (the Theisen Partnership still owns the property) petitioned to rezone Lots 13 through 16, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2 from R-1 to C-1 (these are the lots which abut 1.3 5taff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 3 66th Avenue N.E.). The proposed building was not only to contain the grocery store but other retail facilities as well. The building was proposed to be located in a north/south fashion, facing University Avenue with the rear of the building parallel with the east lot line. At that time, access was proposed from 66th Avenue as well as from Mississippi Street. On June 28, 1962, the Planning Commission recommended denial of the proposal. Our records indicate that no further action was taken by the City on this matter until 1964, at which time another rezoning application was filed from R-1 to C-1S. On May 14, 1964, the Planning Commission recommended denial again on the rezoning action. This matter was considered by the City Council on May 18, 1964 and the rezoning request was referred back to the Planning Commission to do a land use study of the Mississippi Street and University Avenue intersection. The City at this time apparently began its planning process for this area. The City Council took no action on the rezoning request and advised Mr. Theisen to work with the HRA regarding the redevelopment ideas for the intersection. Tn 1965, the City approved the construction of the existing commercial building now occupied by 10,000 Auto Parts and Kokesh Motorcycles. Originally, the building was used as a grocery store. � In 1973, another rezoning request was filed to rezone the same four lots from R-1 to C-1 for a proposed hardware store. The petitioner at that time was the Bryant-Franklin Corporation. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning request. On February 26, 1973, the City Council denied the rezoning request. In 1977, the Red Owl store vacated the building and since that time, a variety of uses have occupied the building, including a furniture store and carpet remnant facility. CENTER CITY REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT The City Council approved the Center City Redevelopment Plan on May 15, 1979. The findings for the tax increment district referred to the "severe traffic safety problem" at the intersection of University Avenue and Mississippi Street. Secondly, the findings noted that the land north of 10,000 Auto Parts "has not been commercially developed or intensely developed, due to severe access and traffic problems, small land area, and its location abutting a single family residential area". The redevelopment plan noted that the land area has had several proposals for development but because of the traffic problem, small land area, and its location near a single family residential area, each development proposal has been denied. 1.4 Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 4 In an attempt to develop this intersection in accordance with the objectives of the Center City Redevelopment Plan, the HRA has assisted in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Holly Center and has completed redevelopment of the southeast corner where the Target Northern Operations building now exists, as well as the Fridley Plaza Office building. The HRA has considered the impact of the redevelopment of the northeast corner on potential redevelopment uses at the southwest quadrant. If the proposed retail center is constructed on the subj ect property, the uses in the southwest quadrant will more than likely consist of a mixture of office and residential uses rather than retail uses. On April 18, 1990, the HRA recommended approval of the proposed development plan as is required by the S-2, Redevelopment District. The HRA discussed the issue of the impact of the proposed retail facility on existing retail within the area. The petitioner presented a"competition profile" (see attachments) which noted the following findings: 1. Walgreen's is the proposed anchor tenant and will occupy 11,000 of the 28,000 square foot facility. The remaining 17,000 square feet will be added to retail stock into the City. The petitioners state that this is a relatively small amount of retail to add to the existing stock of retail centers. 2. The intent of the proposed shopping center is to serve as a neighborhood facility and to take advantage of the existing traffic flow along University Avenue and Mississippi Street. The petitioners state that they believe that it will not adversely affect Holly Center or Moore Lake Commons. 3. The HRA chairperson noted that the proposed project is a modern facility which may attract existing tenants from other less desirable centers around the area. The Commission chairman noted a long term goal of the Center City District is to redevelop the Moon Plaza property as well as other blighted commercial areas along University Avenue. The HRA also approved preparation of an approximately $300,000 pay- as-you-go redevelopment agreement to be reviewed at a future meeting. _ REZONING REQUEST In evaluating rezoning requests, the City should determine whether or not the proposed intent of the district is compatible to the 1.5 Staff Report ZOA #90-02', Urban Commercial Developers Page 5 existing zoning and existing uses, and whether or not the proposed uses permitted in the district are compatible with the existing conditions. The ordinance states that the purpose of the S-2 District is to: 1. allow for a mixed use development within the redevelopment districts; 2, allow maximum flexibility in the promotion of difficult redevelopment projects; 3. allow for a development by a plan which is acceptable to and in the best interest of the City and overall district and development plan. The S-2 District requires that the only uses that are acceptable within the district are those that are presented in the specific development plan approved by the City. The ordinance also provides that those uses which are determined to be unacceptable to the overall redevelopment plan shall be excluded from the S-2 District. As a way of comparison, the S-2 District is very similar to the intent and purpose of a PUD district. While the subject proposal does not include housing, there will be a mixture of retail and office uses within the development. As the redevelopment plan for this district notes, because of the small land area involved with this project as well as its location next to a single family district, the flexibility provided in the S-2 District is necessary to accomplish a redevelopment project in concert with the objectives of the Center City Redevelopment District. SITE PLAN ANALYSI5 Because the intent and the uses permitted in the S-2 District is based on a specific development plan, the analysis to determine whether the rezoning is appropriate is based on the following issues: 1. 3ite plan design and relationship to the surrounding neighborhood 2. Traffic impacts 3. Relationship of the proposed plan to the ongoing light rail transit planning 4. Consistency with the redevelopment objectives of the Center City District 1.6 Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 6 SITE PLAN DESIGN The enclosed site plan in this report represents a revision from the original plan presented to the neighborhood at the first neighborhood meeting and to staff upon initial application. The plan has been revised such that the parking spaces provided for the development is calculated on a 1 space per 200 square foot ratio, and secondly, that the setbacks along the north lot line along 66th Avenue creased t t 5e feet h The total lot coverage haslbeen reduced been in from 90� to 84�. The S-2 District does not require specific setbacks, but the plan has been designed to meet as much of the typical requirements as possible. The S-2 District does require that the performance standards (screening, drainage, lighting, etc.) of a similar district be met. The site design differs from a typical C-1 zoned property in that the building setback along University Avenue is 30 feet rather than the required 35 feet. Secondly, the parking lot setbacks along public right-of-ways are typically 20 feet. Fifteen foot setbacks are proposed along 66th Avenue and Mississippi Street and a five foot setback is proposed alonq the east and west lot lines. A LRT station and platform is proposed to be located between the west side of the building and University Avenue. The reduced setback should not adversely affect the neighborhood or operation of the LRT station. Concerning the parking lot setbacks along Mississippi Street, because there is only one entrance for the types of traffic movements, both trucks and automobiles, petitioner wanted to reserve a wide aisle width (28 feet) between the most southerly row of parking and the Mississippi Street parking setback. Trucks entering the site will proceed in a one- way traffic pattern around the site from west to east. As to the setback along 66th Avenue, 15 feet has been created to match the typical ordinance requirement for a typical planting strip along right-of-ways across from residential districts. Within the 15 foot strip, the petitioner proposes to install a six foot masonry wall and landscaping. The six foot wall is proposed to be continued along the east lot line couplei nt h various plantings of five foot tall lilacs and boston ivy p On July 5, 1966, the City Council waived the 15 foot planting strip along the east line so that a six foot redwood fence could be constructed between the Red Owl property and the single family neighborhood. This policy has been enforced in other areas of the City (for example, between the commercial properties along the University Avenue frontage road and the rear of the residential properties to the east, south of 61st Avenue). �.7 Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 7 The petitioner has held two neighborhood meetings and has been trying to work with the property owners immediately abutting the site as to their desires for screening and landscaping. The construction materials of the proposed building will be a rock face masonry block accented by a maroon stripe. A blue mansard roof is proposed. The screening wall will match in color to the exterior of the proposed building. Staff reconumends that six additional American Linden trees be installed along the north lot line 50 feet on center. Staff also recommends replacing the Honey Locust species with hackberry, and the annabel hydrangea with rosa rugosa species. The Honey Locust species may not survive in small compacted areas, and the rose bush species are more salt tolerant. Three 20 foot light standards are proposed in the southern-most parking aisle. "Shoebox" high pressure sodium lights are proposed. The shoebox design shields the source of the light from neighboring residences and directs the glare of the light down on the property. The height of the building will also help screen the lights, as the height varies between 20 to 25 feet. UTILITIES Runoff from the property will be directed to the north and south. The runoff from the northern part of the property is proposed to be directed to the north of the site into a series of catch basins from the northeast corner to the northwest corner into the catch basin on the corner ot 66th Avenue. On the southern part of the site, two catch basins are proposed between the two parking aisles in front of the building which will eventually direct it south to an existing catch basin in Mississippi Street. Drainage calculations must be submitted at time of building permit. Utility service to the property will be provided by connection to the water main and sewer service in 66th Avenue. TRAFFIC IMPACT The City hired Barton-Aschman and Associates to analyze the impact of the proposed development on the existing traffic system as well as the proposed intersection improvement contemplated by Anoka County. The study has been included in the packet under separate cover. We also plan to show a video tape of the existing traffic conditions at the intersection at peak hour between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The neighborhood was concerned that the traffic queue from traffic waiting at the University Avenue stoplight backs up such that it would block the proposed intersection. Secondly, the neighbors are 1.8 Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 8 concerned about the turning movements into the site as well as out of the site. In order to improve the access situation, the distance between the intersection and the entrance into the property needs to be lengthened. Consequently, the petitioner has executed purchase agreements with the property owners at 355 Mississippi Street and 368 - 66th Avenue. The additional frontage along Mississippi Street provides 340 feet between the property line along University Avenue and the entrance into the property. This distance exceeds that of most frontage road entrances by 100 to 150 feet (i.e. Osborne Road, 73rd Avenue, and 61st Avenue). The videotape will indicate that stacking does not occur on Mississippi Street past the 10,000 Auto Parts building during peak hour. This entrance into the property will occur approximately where the driveway to 355 Mississippi Street now exists. Secondly, the videotape will also show that eastbound traffic on Mississippi Street waiting at the stoplight on the west side of the intersection is divided into two lanes. The videotape will show that the farthest left turn lane is used exclusively for the left turn movements and that the optional lane is primarily used for the through traffic. Traffic does not begin to merge over into the left hand lane until one passes through the intersection and proceeds to the area of the Target parking lot . Given that the entrance into the development will be farther east than the access now exists, additional sight time is provided for the driver to notice cars waiting to turn left into the site. Please refer to the findings on pages 17-18 of the traffic study. It analyzed the turning movement impacts from the site and determined that the proposed development will not significantly reduce the level of service in either the existing or the proposed geometric design of the roadway. The consultant has recommended that the proposed driveway entrance for the site be designed with an 18 foot entrance lane, and two 12 foot exiting lanes. TIMING WITH THE MISSISSIPPI STREET IMPROVEMENTS Anoka County has developed construction plans to improve the capacity of Mississippi Street and to improve the signal phasing of the intersection (a copy of the improvements is included in the attachments). The Anoka County Public Works Department has advised the City that the proposed development plan is acceptable with the existing design of Mississippi Street. Shifting the driveway to the east improves the existing traffic situation, as described earlier. It is the City's intent to work toward a 1991 start date on the Mississippi Street and University Avenue intersection improvement project. Anoka County is awaiting the necessary right- Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 9 of-way easements from the City on the west side of University Avenue to initiate construction. The HRA is currently working with the necessary property owners to obtain these easements. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT Tim Yantos, in a letter dated April 19, 1990, summarizes the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority's current position on the proposed development. Yantos requests that easements be reserved along the Mississippi Street property line, the east lot line, and on the property itself. Initially, the ACRRA intends to use the site as a kiss-and-ride location. Buses would drop-off potential riders on Mississippi Street. Should the need arise for all day park-and-riders, ACRRA would create an additional row of parking stalls along Mississippi Street. If long term demand shows an even greater need for additional park-and-ride facilities, ACRRA may consider constructing a park-and-ride lot north of the site between 66th Avenue and 67th Avenue, requiring acquisition of about eight homes. Access would be only from Mississippi Street, and the driveway to the park-and-ride along the east side of the proposed building would have to be widened. • It should also be noted that the peak hour of the LRT traffic in the evening will be later than the peak hour for the shopping center. This is based on information provided by ACRRA's consultant. PROPERTY VALUES The City Assessor has analyzed the impact of the proposed center onto adjacent property values (the City Assessor will be present at the meeting to answer questions). The Assessor states that a possible valuation decrease could occur on the two homes that abut the proj ect on the east and the homes immediately north on 66th Avenue. But, there are no direct comparables to determine whether or not these valuations will be accurate. SUNIlKARY AND RECOMMENDATION The proposed site development plan is compatible with the adjacent uses and zoning. Given the HRA's analysis that the project is consistent with the Center City Redevelopment Plan, the positive conclusion of the traffic study and the proposed site development plan, staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning request from C-1 and R-1 to S-2, Redevelopment District, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The development shall be constructed in accordance with site plan dated March 8, 1990, as represented in ZOA #90-02. 1.9 Staff Report ZOA #90-02, Urban Commercial Developers Page 10 2. The landscaping plan shall be revised to include: a. six American Lindens along the north lot line; b. Honey Locust trees shall be replaced by Hackberry trees; c. Annabel Hydrangea species shall be replaced with rosa rugose. 3. The petitioner shall pay park dedication fees prior to issuance of the building permit. 4. Storm water management calculations shall be submitted prior to issuance of the building permit. 5. All rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from the public right-of-ways. 6. The petitioner shall obtain development contract approval from the HRA. 7. The petitioner shall execute a maintenance agreement for the landscaping and parking areas. 8. No automotive service uses, car sales, or other outdoor repair/display uses shall be permitted. 9. The City shall have the right to review each use within the center to determine whether or not it is consistent with the intent of the Center City Redevelopment Plan. 10. The site plan shall be revised to provide one 18 foot entrance lane and two 12 foot exit lanes. 11. Shared parking and access easements shall be provided on the property for LRT kiss-and-ride traffic, and specifically along the east and south lot lines. 12. Al1 lighting shall be shielded such that the glare does not adversely affect residential properties. 13. All parking and driving areas shall be lined with concrete curb. 14. Al1 dumpsters shall be screened in accordance with the City's ordinance. 15. Underground irrigation shall be provided to landscaped areas. Staff Repart ZOA #90-02, Urban Page 11 Commercial Developers 16. A comprehensive sign plan for free-standing and wall signs shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Council. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION 1.11 In a 4 to 1 vote, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council deny the rezoning request, ZOA #90-02, from C-1, Local Business and R-1, Single Family, to S-2, Redevelopment District. The Planning Commission determined that the LRT issue should be resolved prior to making a recommendation for the development of the property for commercial/retail use (please refer to minutes). CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION The City Council established June 4, 1990, as the public hearing date for this rezoning request. The City Council should conduct the public hearing. First reading of the ordinance approving the rezoning would occur on June 18, 1990. 1.12 PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the Fridley City Council at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 Univers ity Avenue N. E. on Monday, June 4, 19 9 0 at 7: 3 0 p. m. f or the purpose of: Consideration of a Rezoning, Fridley Town Square Associates, separate parcels as follow: ZOA #90-02, by to re2one three Lot 9, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1 from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to S-2, Redevelopment District, the same being 355 Mississippi Street N.E.; and Lot 12 , Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2 from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to S-2, Redevelopment District, the same being 368 - 66th Avenue N.E.; and Lots 10 , 11 and 12 , Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1, except the South 30 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, and Lots 13, 14 , 15 and 16 , Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2, according to the recorded plat thereof one file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, and C-1, Local Business, to S-2, Redevelopmen� District, the same being 6525 University Avenue N.E. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. WILLIAM J. NEE MAYOR Publish: May 23, 1990 May 30, 1990 Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. 1.13 CITY OF FRIDLEY pLANNiNG COMMIBSION 1sEETING, APRIL 25, 1990 �►1r�. �r r�.w.�.� r.�r �.r�rr r�. rw. w.1rr�rww..1rw.w�r�►ir.w�w.�r��►�r��r�.w�.��s►wmr�rw��w.wr��,rr�.�r�►wr�r1rwr�r 1r CALL TO ORDER• . / Chairperson Betzold called the April 25, 1990, Pla�ining Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL C�LL• / Members Present: Don Betzold, Dave Kon}�/ k, Dean Saba, Sue Sherek, Paul DaY�.a'berg Members Absent: Alex Barna Others Present: Barbara Dacy, lanning Coordinator Michele McP rson, Planning Assistant Jock Robe son, Community Development Director Leon Mad en, City Assessor Willia Burns, City Manager Stev �Billings, Councilmember Tom chuette, UCD S tt Erickson, UCD ave Koski, Barton-Aschman Associates Kate Kemper, 7857 Alden Way N.E. Phyllis Forsberg, 1404 West Danube Road Roger and Myra Hanson, 6065 Central Avenue N.E. (See attached lists) MOT N by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to approve the April 11 1990, Planning Commission minutes as written. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALI� VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTZON CARRIED IINANIMODSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING, ZOA #90-02. BY URBAN COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS AND FRIDLEY TOWN SQUARE ASSOCIATES: To rezone three separate parcels as follows: Lot 9, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1 from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to S-2, Redevelopment District, the same being 355 Mississippi Street N.E.; AND Lot 12, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2 from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, to S-2, Redevelopment D�strict, the same being 368 - 56th Avenue N.E.; AND Lots 10, li, and 12, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1, except the South 30 feet thereof, according to the recorded plat thereof 1.14 �I.�NNING COI�II�'�ZSSION lLEETII�iG, 11PRIL Z5. 1990 BAGE 2 on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Pinoka County, Kinnesota, and Lots 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2, accordinq to the recorded plat thereof one file and of record in the office of the County Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, a ed 68me�being 6525 Universi y Avenue paEvelopment District, th OT O by Mr. Rondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to waive the reading and open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE oOED ��I�OIISLY !►NU T8E8PIIBLIC HE!►RING OPEN liT�7 sR35 THE MOTION Cl,RRI , P.M. Ms. Dacy stated this item was originally scheduled for the March 14, 1990, Planning Commission meeting; however, two primary concerns were identified by the neighbors at the tCouncilhboThose - meetings, and by membe The use it�sRe f n thehproposed rezoning: and two concerns are: (1) (2) Traffic issues. Ms. Dacy stated the vacant single family lots north of the 10,000 Auto Parts building and the two sinqle family homes to the east of the 10,000 Auto Parts building are Zoned R-1, Single Family. The 10,000 Auto Parts building and property is zoned C-1, Local Business. The rezoning request is to rezone all those parcels to S-2, Redevelopment District, in order to construct a one-story 28,000 sq. ft. retail building. The S-2 district is a district for redevelopment projects and permits site plan flexibility for a redevelopment project. If the Council apptoves the rezoning, the Council's approval is based on a specific site plan. Mr. Robertson stated Center City Redevelopment Dist�fiFridleich win adopted in 1979, is one of several in the City Y 1979, the City Council made findings that there�wt eof vthe tentire and safety problems with the existing lay district, that the land north of 10,000 Auto Parts had not been intensely developed because of severe access and traffic proba=ea. small land area, and the location of abutting single family The Redevelopment Plan noted that the land area had several proposals for redevelopment, but because of the traffic problems and small land area and location, each �pplication has been denied. Mr. Robertson stated that since 1979. a the� Fr dley Plaza Clinic Target Northwest Operaticns Center, an ansion have been constructed. There �as also the renovation and exp of the Holly Shopping Center. However, this original 2.4 acre site has remained essentially the same before 1979 due to the land ownership patterns and the traffic patterns that prevented any redevelopment of the site. In the arcellm a�ndt theC Minnesota purchased access easements on this p 1.15 gL�.,�TU� /1AVffTQQTA1f VppTT1i(� _ »QTT. 95 _ 109A PAGE 3 Highway Department has purchased access easements on University Avenue. Mr. Robertson stated that in an attempt to develop this intersection in accordance with the proposed plan, the HRA considered the impact of this particular redevelopment proposal on other potential redevelopment in the southwest quadrant. Mr. Robertson stated that at the April 18, 1990, meeting, the HRA concluded that for both of these proposals it would be appropriate for some mixed use of residential office and retail. The HRA concluded that if there were commercial development on this corner, there would probably still be a mixed use on the 10 acre southwest corner, but there would tend to be less retail and a higher proportion of office or residential in the southwest quadrant. At the conclusion of the meeting on April 18, the HRA recommended approval of the UCD redevelopment plan based on the site plan for this parcel. Mr. Robertson stated the �iRA discussed the question that was raised earlier about how the proposed retail facility would affect existing retail in the area. The developer presented their view based on their experience. Essentially, this is a situation where there has been no retail development, with the exception of the small expansion of the Holly Center, in this area for 30-40 years. In the meantime, the City has grown in this area. When the southwest quadrant is developed, there may be less retail in the future, because the retail that is there may be displaced by other office or housing uses. Mr. Robertson stated Walgreen is the proposed anchor tenant, using 11,000 sq. ft. of the 28,000 sq. ft. The remaining 17,000 sq. ft. will be added to the retail stock of the City. Staff believes this is a relatively small amount of retail to add to the existing stock of retail centers. Mr. Robertson stated the HRA found the redevelopment proposal primarily intended to serve both as a neighborhood facility and to take advantage of the existing traffic on University Avenue. The petitioners feel this facility will not significantly compete with the other shopping center that is nearing completion at Moore Lake Commons. Mr. Robertson stated HRA Chairperson Larry Commers noted that the proposed project is a modern facility which may attract existing tenants from other less desirable centers around the area. Another existing center in the Center City Redevelopment Area is Moon Plaza, which is probably at the end of both its functionai and design life. Mr. Robertson stated the HRA approved this particular redevelopment plan. They recommended staff initiate preparation of a pay-as-you- 1.16 ZNG COI�II�iI88 OI�l 1�EETING PR 5 990 J► E 4 go tax increment f inancing to the proj ect in which the proj ect will be assisted with approximately $300,000 that will essentially come from the taxes that the project pays after it is completeudb.lic hfor is no up-front mcney and essentially no risk to the p financing. The purpose of the financing is to assist in the assembling of the various pieces of land and to write down those land costs so that the land costs of this project are comparable to other existing open sites. The differential in the taxes that would be paid on this site compared to vhat are paid now is in the neighborhood of a 4 or 5 to 1 ratio. The taxes that ara ab1ee1990 paid on this proposed site are approximately $17,500, p y taxes. The most minimum tax revenue, using the worst case approach, the income approach based on the rents of competing retail centers in the area, ir►dicate there would be a minimum of $84,000 a year. Ms. Dacy stated that despite the fact t=o Ched Sthed si e Cdesign not stipulate any setbacks, staff app analysis to try to accomplish as much of the standards as would be typically required if this was a vacant piece of property and the entire property was zoned C-1. There are only two instances where the site plan does not meet those standards. (1) The building on the University Avenue side has a setback of 30 feet instead of the required 35 feet; (2) Typically, parking lots have to be set back 20 feet from the public right-of-way. Along Mississippi and 66th Avenue, the setback is 15 feet, and along Ullc ti n doese meet the 6etback is 5 feet. However, the proposed app screening standards required by ordinance, which is a 15 foot planting strip with some type of 6 foot screen, either a fence or dense vegetation. In this case, the petitioner is proposing a 6 foot masonry wall matching the exterior of the building to be located along 66th Avenue and then along the east lot line separating the development from the two single family homa atlilac east. Around the wall will be plantings of Boston I�1' six bushes (5 ft•den trees along 66th Avenueff is recommending add�tional Lin Ms. Dacy stated that as far as the LRT issue, the Commission members had received a copy of a letter from Tim Yantos, of the Anoka County Regional Rail Authority, who notes that this site is part of the LRT design system plan. In the letter, Mr. Yantos related the following: (1) If this site were to be deS��eetdwould initial phase for LRT use wauld be that Mississipp have a special bus drop-off located near the intersection and osed the site would, in effect, operate as a"kiss and ride as opp to a"park and ride"; (2) If it is determined that the demand in this area warrants it, Mr. Yantos is requesting that an eaa=king be reserved along Mississippi to install additional 30 p spaces for a small park and ride faciiity; �3� A the Countypwould i f d e m a n d w a r r a nts it and as a long tena option, be looking at acquirinq homes on the nor t h si de o f t h e d e v e l o p m e n t on the north side of 66th as well as 67th for a park and ride 1.17 ��,�.T�ri. nnwrneTnv trppmTwiR _ »QTT. 25 _ 1990 PAGE S facility. Access to the park and ride facility would be from the driveway into the development, and the driveway would have to be widened in the northeast corner of the site. At this time, there is no indication that there would be any direct access from the park and ride to the neighborhood, nor would staff recommend that. Ms. Dacy stated she would like to introduce Dave Koski, Barton- Aschman Associates, whose office conducted the traffic impact analysis from this development onto the existing roads, as well as the 'impact onto Mississippi and University Avenue after Anoka County's proposed improvement project. Both Mr. Koski's staff and City staff conducted traffic counts during various times during the last month to determine the existing traffic conditions. Mr. Dave Koski stated they conducted observations of all turning movement traffic count on the afternoon of April 10, 1990. They wanted to test the worst case during the P.M. peak hour which is basically from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Next they wanted to determine what kind of traffic this development would generate. They have conducted surveys of centers similar to this throughout the metropolitan area. In addition, the Institute of Traffic Engineers has collected data on traffic generation by various size developments around the country. Mr. Koski stated that using a combination of their own traffic .. qeneration figures plus nation-wide statistics, they calculated what they thought-would be the traffic generation and the entry and exit volumes for this center during the P.M. peak hours. Mr. Koski stated that in both cases with the existing traffic conditions, they came up with a level of service D. Traffic level of service is rated on a scale from A(perfect) to F(failure), C is averaqe, and D is considered acceptable. Level of service D really means that all the traffic clears the traffic signal phasing in each cycle. Level D is not perfect. It means if there is something that goes wrong (snowfall, accident, etc.), there can be intermediate congestion at times. The existing level of service at the University/Mississippi is level D, and with the added traffic from the shopping center, the level of service remains at D. The volume of traffic doesn't have much impact on traffic operations at this intersection. Mr. Koski stated they wanted to know how the eastbound left turn from Mississippi Street into the shopping center could work. They were interested in the longest backup of traffic to enter the site during the peak hour period with the existing traffic plus the shopping center traffic. The calculations indicate that the longest backup within that P.M. peak hour period would be about 280 feet. The distance from University Avenue to the driveway of the shopping center will be 340 feet. They found there would be sufficient gaps in the Mississippi Street traffic to allow the eastbound left turn in to operate basically a level service A. 1.18 gy.��*��t�pG COI4�I88ION I�EETING. 71PRIL 25� 1990 plrGE 6 They do not see any problem utith �e =ation.rnThat will be improved site with the existing street config►1 osed b P,noka County for Bomewhat with the improvements prop Y Mississippi Street. Mr. Koski stated, similarly, the left turn out of the site on eastbound Mississippi Stzeet seems to work alright. If there is any backup that occurs turn left lt Theylcalcul ted that backuplat center site waiting to the peak period to be about three vehicles. Mr. Koski stated they also looked at the intersection at 5th Strbut and Mississippi. They determined there would be some delay, it would not be significant and really doesn't have any impact over what exists today. Mr. Koski stated Barton-Aschman's conclusions were that, assuminq the worst case scenario, of all the traffic being new andaexit during the P.M. peak hour, that the impact of the entry operation into the shopping center 'would not have significant impact on the University/Mississippi intersection traffic operations, and the SM�esfromPeastbound traffic tw thout�littletor left turn into th no impact on Mississippi Street. . Mr. Dahlberg stated that even though the traffic zeport does not take into consideration potentially added traffic due to the LRT in the future, could Mr. Koski make a guesstimate as to whether or not that impact,ntersectionrs t kingf into taccountlthat there are rating on this � smaller vehicles as well as buses. Mr. Koski stated the LRT is obviously going to have an impact. They did not consider the LRt in their findings. They did review with the consultant some of their ideas as to what the amount of traffic might be. At this point in time, the consa�k aand what wthe range of figures as to how many people might p entry and exit movements might be during the peak hour. Total entry and exit traffic could be as high as what they calculated for the shopping center itself. However, they think it is mitigated by the fact that P.M. peak hours would mosmtlY eak houring traffic and would be later than the 4.30 - 5:3o p. P A video tape presentation was shown facing west on Mississippi Street toward the University/Mississippi intersection. The video tape was filmed on Monday,�April 23, 1990. Mr. Leon Madsen, City Assessor, stated he was asked to make comments on the Assessing Department's reactions on this rezoning. He stated there are two criteria �eY need to loo atnthe accepted in a situation like this. They first appraisal practice. That practice says that if an informed buyer 1.19 �LANNING COMMI88ION I�IBETI G. 71PRZL 25. 1990 PAGE 7 has the choice of two identical properties, one next to commercial and the other within a compatible neighborhood, the buyer will more than likely choose the property located in the compatible neighborhood, if the price is the same. Mr. Madsen stated the other process is a practice they have followed in past years. Throughout the City in locations similar to this, they have consistently placed a lower value on the properties that abut or are located directly across from commercial development or commercially zoned property. In this particular case, if the rezoning takes place within the area marked, the City will probably reduce the property values of the properties that abut the 10,000 Auto Parts property. Mr. Madsen stated that properties that back up to Holly Shopping Center have property values about $2,500 lower than those homes across the street. These neighborhoods are quite similar, and the property values are similar. The City is looking at a reduction of approximately $2,500 in property values for the three properties and one property facing 66th Avenue to the east of the proposed development, if the rezoning goes through. Mr. Betzold stated that if the County changed its position and decided this property would be ideal for a park and ride, and the entire property became a parking lot, what kind of tax base would there be? Mr. Madsen stated he had not done any analysis of that scenario. There is no other similar situation in Fridley. There are other park and ride facilities throughout the Twin Cities, but he would hesitate to make any kind of projection at this time. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the assessed value of those six residential properties decrease the same amount, more, or less intuitively if this was a park and ride lot rather than a retail center. Mr. Madsen stated that, aqain, he has not studied that scenario at this time; however, it might be appropriate to do so. Ms. Dacy stated that given the recommendation of the HRA that this project is compatible with the redevelopment plans for Center City, because of the positive conclusion from the traffic analysis, and because the proposed site design meets a majority of the City's standards and screening requirements, staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the rezoning request from c-1 and R-1 to c-2, Redevelopment District, subject to the following stipulations: 1. The development shall be constructed in accordance-with site plan dated March 8, 1990, as represented in ZOA #90- 02. 1.20 LuTNING I+II+IISSZON ET2IlG R L 5 990 GE 8 2. The landscaping plan shall be revised to include: a. six American Lindens along the north lot line; b. Honey Locust trees shall be replaced by Hackberry trees; c, Annabel Hydrangea species shall be replaced with rosa rugose. 3. The petitioner sball pay park dedication fees prior to issuance of the building permit. 4. Storm water management calculations shall be submitted prior to issuance of the building permit. 5. All rooftop equipment shall be screened from view from � the public right-of-ways. 6. The petitioner shall obtain development contract approval from the HRA. 7. The petitioner shall execute a maintenance agreement for the landscaping and parking areas. 8. No automotive service uses, car sales, or other outdoor repair/display uses shall be permitted. 9. The City shall have the right to review each use within the center to determine whether or not it is consistent with the intent of the Center City Redevelopment Plan. 10. The snce lane anda two 12rfooteexit lanes de one 18 foot entra 11. Shared parking and access easements shall be ptovided on the propert alon�r theReast and asouth lot lineslc� and specifically 9 12. All lighting shall be shielded such that the glare does not adversely affect residential properties. 13. All parking and driving areas shall be lined with concrete curb. 14. All dumpsters shall be screened in accordance with the City's ordinance. 15. Underground irrigation shall be provided to landscaped areas. 1.21 pLANNING COMMISSION KEETIldG. 11PRIL Z5. 1990 PAGE 9 16. A comprehensive sign plan for free-standing and wall signs shall be submitted for review and approval by the City council. Mr. Tom Schuette, UCD, stated the center is a 28,000 sq. ft. building intended to be a neighborhood service retail center. It is designed to service a 1-2 mile population. It is not intended to bring people from distances farther than that. Some of the proposed uses in mind are the Walgreen Store and other neighborhood service type uses such as dry cleaning, hair salon, movie rental, Chinese restaurant, framing qallery, small furniture store-- services aimed at uses which the local community would frequently use. They feel the University/Mississippi intersection has long been identified as an area that needs to be revitalized, yet not much has happened. Mr. Schuette stated that in addition to the Walgreen store, they would have 17,000 sq. ft. of retail space. That would be 5-6 shops. Holly Shopping Center is approximately 75,000 sq. ft. Moore Lake Commons is over 100,000 sq. ft. This 17,000 sq. ft. of new retail after such a long period of time with no new retail in this area is a mild and appropriate development. Mr. Schuette stated he knows the City is very concerned about the southwest quadrant. They have estimated that the southwest quadrant has 30,00-40,000 sq. ft. of retail space today. � Redevelopment on the southwest quadrant certainly could include at least that much retail without fattening the market of retail space. In the event the southwest quadrant is developed without a retail component, the intersection would see a net loss of retail space, even with the addition of their new center. Mr. Schuette stated the proposed a first class neighborhood shopping center that will continue to be attractive and well maintained and a service to the community. Mr. Betzold stated the Commission has received petitions filed by the neighborhood. It would be in order to receive these petitions. MOTION by Mr. Kondr�ck, seconded by Mr. Saba, to receive Petition No. 1-1990 and Petition 2-1990 signed by people opposed to the proposed 28,000 sq. ft. retail shopping center at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Mississippi Street. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTZNG AYE, CHAZRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Mr. Betzold stated he would like to go through the items of concern expressed by the those who had signed the petition, and he asked for Mr. Schuette's reaction to each one. 1.22 ING l�iI88 ON ET N RIL 990 GE O (1) It requires the removal of two existing homes and the erection of a towering concrete wall along the perimeter of the property. The sheer magnitude of the wall would be an eyesore to residents fn adjacent homes and would create resident concern about naintenance of a graffiti-free wall. Mr. Schuette stated they have a qreat deal of concern about the wall and the immediate 6-7 neiqhbors. Throughout the process, they have felt that the proposed wall would be the most acceptable solution to the neighbor's concerns. Most of the ozal comments he has heard have not referred to a"towerinq" wall. Some have even said the wall is too low. He stated the wall will be built of the same attractive block as the shopping center. The color of the block goes all the way through the block, so any graffiti can be sandblasted off. They feel a 6 ft. high wall is best, and with the expanded center 15 feet, they now have the ability to add some balll on to f rofta� berm defe ts nsomet f5 the saf ty pissues habout w P children. (2) We recognize the fact that an underqround sprinkler system is to be installed, but that alone does not assure that the grounds will be well manicured. Mr. Schuette stated a maintenance requirement is one of the . stipulations. It is in their best interest and in the interest of their retailers to maintain that landscaping professionally. They expect to do that. (3) The same type of retail shops as are being proposed on the 10,000 Auto Parts site already exist at Holly Center just across the street. Additional retail is not necessary in such close proximity to Holly Center. Mr. Schuette stated that it is their opinion that additional retailers are not necessary; however, he would think everyone would agree that not all their retail shopping needs are met on the corner of Mississippi and University. If a similar shop exists in Holly Center, it is nothing more than fair competition and the normal evolution of a growing community. (4) Residents are concerned about the negative impact increased traffic along Mississippi Street will have on the safety of children walking to and from Hayes School and on the increased potential for accidents and bottlenecking due to the stacking of cars making a left hand turn into the shopping center from the eastbound lane on Mississippi Street. Mr. Schuette stated Mr. Roski addressed many of the actual traffic flow concerns. It is Mr. Roski's expert opinion that there will not be a traffic problem. As far as the children walking to Hayes School, the shopping center will not be located between the homes 1.23 PLANNING CO�I88ION 1�IEETING, l�PRIL 25. 1990 PAGE 11 and the school. Again, he has to rely on experts and City staff who believe this proposal will not create a danger for the children. (5) Many residents in the neighborhood abuttinq this proposed development have resided in their homes for years and years. They take pride in their immediate neighborhood and consider their residential area to be much more than just a home on a street in Fridley. Mr. Schuette stated that, obviously, the homes in this neighborhood are nice, and they want to maintain the quality of their neighborhood. Personally, he felt the existing use of the 10,000 Auto Parts property is unattractive, and they want to bring in a shopping center that is as compatible as possible to the neighborhood. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive a letter dated February 23, 1990, from Diane and Peggy Hanson, 365 - 66th Avenue N.E., stating they are opposed to the rezoning request. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTZON CARRIED QNANIMODSLY. Mr. James Thayer, 377 - 66th Avenue, asked who is going to maintain the right-of-way area 15 feet back from the curb to the property line on both sides of the street. Mr. Dahlberg stated he believed the City requires any property owner within the City limits to maintain to the curb line, so it would be the responsibility of this development to maintain all the way to the street. Ms. Dacy stated that is correct, and they can ensure that through the maintenance agreement. Mr. Lyle Olson, 376 - 66th Avenue, asked if the tax base remains the same whether or not there are tenants in the shopping center. Mr. Madsen stated part of the appraisal process is to assess the income flow from the property, and the vacancy rate is an important factor of that process. As the property rents up, the City will be monitoring that and will adjust the values for that rent-up period which typically lasts about 3 years. Hopefully, they will be able to settle in on a vacancy rate that is typical in the market. They will be looking at what the typical shopping center of that size in Fridley or even a little bit larger area are experiencing in terms of vacancy. So, if the center does have some extreme vacancy rates, the City will have to reluctantly change the tax base. 1.24 �L!►NNING COIQ+II88ION IsEETING, 11PRIL Z S. 19 9 0 Pl�GE 12 Mr. Thayer asked Mr. I+iadsen if he had some vacancy percentages on Holly Center, Moon Plaza, and other centers in the City. Mr. Madsen stated Fridley has a decent ongoing record of vacancies fn retail centers. They try to check them out on an annual basis. The vacancy rate right now is about 10-15$. I+ir. Thayer asked what Mr. Madsen considered the average life of commercial property in Fridley. Mr. Madsen stated he thought the renovation turn around is about 10-15 years, but that varies. Ms. Brenda Tibbetts, 421 Mississippi Street, stated she did not feel City staff has addressed the traffic problems correctly. They are looking at cars, not pedestrians. They see children trying to run across Mississippi Street to the library and across 5th Street to Mississippi to go to Holly Center. There are no crosswalks or stop sign at the corner of 5th and Mississippi. A� ttwa n t ethe video traffic would have been 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Y video taken farther back from 7th Street or 5th Street? Again, why wasn't the pedestrian issue addressed? Ms. Dacy stated the concerns that staff heard from the neighborhood meeting was the amcunt of stacking on Mississippi would block the traffic going into and out the site. So, they vanted to observe exactly how far back the queue would occur on Mississippi. People were concerned that drivers would rear end or back into people wanting to turn left into the site. The video showed that a majority of time the left hand lane was clear of traffic and the maj ority of the traf f ic was in the right lane . As to t eakthour 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., the consultant has stated that is the p for shopping center activities, as many people combine a shopping trip on their way home from work. Mr. Koski stated that as far as pedestrians are concerned, they did count pedestrians. There is no question that at times, it is difficult to cross Mississippi Street without tcent rn ill have traffic signal. They don t think the shopping any significant impact on pedestrian crossings. Ms. Louise Bennethwn, 368 - 66th Avenue, stated they have lived in their home for 32 years. She stated this is the best proposal they have seen in that 32 years. She lived there before either Holly Center or Red Owl (a former tenant of the 10,000 Auto Pai�h property). She stated that over the years, she has put up rats, smells, trespassing, snowmobiles through the yard, trash, noisy vehicles, etc. They have put up with all this, because their neighbors have voted down every other proposal that has been-made for this property. She has checked with people across the United States who have a Walgreen Store in their neighborhood, and she has not received one negative response. She stated she wanted her 1.25 gl��►tv"�iING COMMISSZON 1SEETING. IIPRIL 25. 1990 PAGE 13 neighbors to realize that they have not lived next to these lots and next to this horrible building and the things she just mentioned. It is now time not to have to bear this anymore, and they are in favor of this proposal. Mr. Marbolez, 355 Mississippi Street, stated he aqreed with Ms. Bennethum. The 10,000 Auto Parts store is an eyesore, and there definitely should be some consideration qiven to remodeling or rezoning this property. Mr. Clinton Tibbetts, 421 Mississippi Street, stated the traffic on Mississippi Street backs up past his house. He and wife have a daycare in their home, and they have seen cars almost run the children over at 7th and Mississippi. He stated they do not need any more traffic. They do not need another retail center. Holly Shopping Center is just across University, and Moore Lake Commons is only a mile away. If all the existing centers have a 10-15� vacancy rate, then put the new retail shops in the 15� that are already empty. He agreed that the 10,000 Auto Parts site should be remodeled into something, but not another retail space. Mr. Betzold encouraged anyone in the audience who opposed the rezoning request to tell the Commission what they would prefer to see on this site. Ms. Pat Anderson, 367 - 67th Avenue, stated it was her understanding from listening to City staff that the light rail transit issue was to be a kiss and ride and then maybe several years down the road, there might be the need for a park and ride. She stated late that afternoon, she had a conversation with Tim Yantos from Anoka County, and he had told her that the proposed light rail system will go in within 3-4 years, but that they will only wait approximately one year before deciding whether or not they need the park and ride. She stated she sees this whole issue tied to the light rail issue. If they go ahead with this development, it precludes them from using the existing space for a park and ride; and then houses on 66th Avenue and 67th Avenue would have to be removed. Ms. Dacy stated she had spoken to Mr. Yantos on Thursday, April 19, and had received a letter from him dated April 19. She had not spoken to him since that time. Mr. Thayer stated that he is opposed to this proposal. He stated the plan as submitted is marginal in that the developer already recognizes the need for additional space. That is the reason for purchasing and rezoning the two single family lots adjacent to the property. It is just moving the problem to the next neighbors; and it will just keep continuing until the whole block is gone. This project is not going to do a thing for the neighborhood, except its downfall. It also concerned him that the plan did not quite meet the standards required by the ordinance. 1.27 I�LANNING CO�I88ION MEETING. lIPRIL 25. 1990 PAGE 15 back in the 70's? It miqht have been desirable back then, but it is not now. 4. The increased traf f ic is a problem, and she had not heard anything about a pollution control study or impact. 5. Noise has to be a serious consideration. 6. With the extended turn lane and the road line being so close, the privacy and quality of life is being reduced, which is also supported by the lower tax value on some of these homes. Ms. Sullivan stated they do not need a Walgreen Store. They have a Snyder Drug Store which is a Minneapolis-based chain, and she would hate to see it go out of business by Walgreen which is an out-of-state chain. They should keep the neighborhoods intact. They should not have development encroaching upon them and potentially downgrading their quality of life. She thought the citizens of Fridley deserve priority treatment. Mr. Madsen stated he wanted to clarify that vacancy rates in themselves are not entirely unhealthy situations for a shopping center, because it does provide space for additional new and fresh tenants. The vacancy rates in Fridley in the existing shopping centers are fairly typical of vacancy rates in the local area. Ms. Holly McGregor, 355 - 66th Avenue, stated she is opposed to the shopping center because of the traffic. She agreed that the traffic is heaviest on Friday and Saturday, not on Monday and Tuesday when the traffic study and video were done. Mr. Lowell McGregor, 355 - 66th Avenue, stated he is opposed to the shopping center. He did not want to see them consider any development on this site until they know more about the LRT, because his home is one of the ones that would be removed for a park and ride. Mr. Ellsworth Hinz, 384 - 66th Avenue, stated 66th Avenue is one of the best streets in Fridley and let's keep it that way! Ms. Brenda Tibbetts, 421 Mississippi Street, stated their property values are going to go down. If the LRT is a big issue, then they should just put in the park and ride lot. O�I TION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to close the public hearing. _ IIPON A VOICE VOTE, PiLL VOTING lIYE, CBAIRPERSON RONDRICR DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED l�ND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 9:40 P.M. 1.28 pL!►NNING COMI�II88IOI�t l�tEETZIdG. APRIL 25, i990 PAGE 16 Mr. Kondrick stated this property is an eyesore now, and he had to believe that this proposal would certainly be an improvement over what is there now. What concerned him the most was the liqht rail issue. Mr. Betzold stated he has also been troubled by the LRT issue ever since they first discussed it quite awhile aqo. He was concerned that the City has made a strong commitment to try to develop this whole area, and he did not think that the existinq 10,000 Auto Parts building is doing the neighborhood any qood or the City any good. His first reaction was, why do they need another shopping center? Part of this property has been zoned commercial for many years. This is the center of the city. The problem is that the developer who developed this property 30-40 years ago could not have possibly foreseen the development and the traffic of today. Unfortunately, a park would not be economically feasible for the City, and residential is also not realistic for this corner. The wild card, of course, is the LRT. Mr. Betzold stated the Planning Commission strongly encouraged the County to look away from Columbia lce Arena as a park and ride site because of poor access to it and had recommended the County look at the corner of Mississippi/University. This is now a golden opportunity for the County to step in and acquire this property for a park and ride while there is the opportunity. The worst thing that could happen is to put a shopping center in now and then have the LRT come in later and need more space and tear out homes. Mr. Betzold stated that from a tax base standpoint, maybe it is not in the City's best interest to build a parking lot, but he thought they should take the advantage now and acquire the land for a park and ride. If a park and ride does not go in, the property would be available and maybe there will be a good proposal. For right now, they are just hemmed in with 30 years of development that the City can't control and the neighborhood has grown up around it, and they might be trying to put too much onto this small piece of land. Mr. Saba stated there are some very positive benefits from a development such as this. One problem is with the elderly and children trying to cross University to shop at Holly Center. A development of this type would resolve that problem. However, he is also very concerned about the light rail issue. It is really stymieing develop�nent in the City. He would not want to see 6-8 homes taken because this was developed into a retail center with light rail coming through. It is unfair to the neighbors to tear out existing homes and replace them with a brick wall, even though the developer will try to make it look nice with plantings. He would like to see a Walgreen Store go into this area, but with the rest of the shops, it just makes too big a development for this small piece of property. For these reasons, he would vote against the rezoning. 1.29 pLANNING COMMISSION MEETINf3. ]1PRIL �5. 1990 PAGE 17 Ms. Sherek stated she agreed with Mr. Saba. The Commission has struggled a number of times over the last few years about the issue that the value of the land in Fridley is so high and the cost of building and developing is so high, that there the need to cost every square inch the City will allow on a piece of property in order to make that piece of property financial feasible for development. She feel this property is probably being overdeveloped for its size, given the present proposal. Ms. Sherek stated that the Planninq Commission has also been looking at the LRT issue for quite some time. The Commission indeed did direct the County to look at this corner for a park and ride. She was not sure that a park and ride was the most wonderful thing for this corner, but light rail is certainly coming, but it would be preferable to see a park and ride on a lot that is already essentially a parking lot that would be upgraded, as opposed to taking homes (to which she is opposed). For those two reasons, the overdevelopment of the property and light rail transit coming in later which might force the taking of homes, she would vote against the rezoning alsa. Mr. Dahlberg stated he is disappointed in the Anoka,County Rail Authority in its lack of response to this whole issue. He agreed with what has been said by the other Commissioners relative to the . LRT. One of the other aspects of LRT that the Commission has advocated is that -as part of any possible station location that would occur at this intersection, there would also be constructed a pedestrian bridge over University Avenue. He thought that opportunity still exists. He had some concerns about the proposal as presented. He thought the setback requirements being eased, specifically on Mississippi Street and University Avenue, are a little difficult to deal with, primarily from the standpoint that if the 15 ft. setback along Mississippi Street is acceptable, an easement for LRT parking will also have to be provided, with the possibility that additional parking spaces would be constructed along Mississippi Street which would bring the setback down to 5- 10 feet from the curb. He did not like the idea of all that pavement and concrete, especially at this intersection. Mr. Dahlberg stated he has visited and shopped at the Calhoun Center that the developer has constructed and owns. It is a very nice center. The company has done a nice job with their properties. The center is maintained, and that center is leased 100$. Mr. Dahlberg stated he is a little concerned about the additional truck traffic to the service drive around the back of the bui-lding and dumpsters that are located in back. He stated this is a good project, and it would be well suited to this site if the LRT question was not a concern. But, it is a concern; and he felt it might be prudent for the Commission to try to resolve the issue of the LRT before making a recommendation for the development of this property for commercial/retail use. Mr. Dahlberg stated the neighbors have responded both positively and negatively to the idea of a park and ride lot; and it is his interpretation that the neighbors would rather see a park and ride lot than a retail center. �IOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded Ms. Sherek, to reUrban Commercial Council denial of rezoning requestar � Associat sy to rezone three Developers and Fridley Town Squ separate parcels as follows: Lot 9, Block to S 12e Redevelopment Plat 1 from R-1, Single Family Dwelling, District, the same being 355 Mississippi Street N•E Single Family Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2 from R-1, Dwelling, to S-2, Redevelopment District, the same being 368 - 66th Avenue N.E.; AN� Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 2, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 1, except the South 30 f=ecordein� the off cetof theeCounty plat thereof on file and 15 , and 16 , Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, and Lots �o'the�recorded plat Block 3, Rice Creek Terrace Plat 2, according thereof one file and of record in the office Single Family Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota, from R-1, Dwelling, and C-1, Local Business, to S-2, Redevelopment District, the same being 6525 University Avenue N.E. 1.30 IIPON !► VOICE VOTE, 1CONDRICIC VOTZNG NAY, CHAIRBER80N DECLARED THE 1+IOTION CARRIED. BETZOLD Ms. Dacy stated that on May 7, the City Council will set the public hearing for May 21. Everyone will be renotified of that meeting. Chairperson Betzold declared a 15 minute break at 10:00 p.m. 2. UBLIC HEARING: _ CONSInERATION� �T nN_ BYLKATEAKEMPER FO$� y U� u L rl 1 L.l ara �+ a+ ..• �••• --_— . �IICHAEL SERVETUS UNITARIAN SOCIET : Being a replat of Outlot A.enerally 1 create four separate lots, q Avenue N.E. / �K�dition, to at 980 - 67th p� TION_ by Mr. Kondrick, seconded Ms. Sherek, to waive the reading of the public hearing no ' e and open the public hearing. Qppi�T A VOICE VOTE, I►LL OIISLY 11ND THE PIIBLICRHEARING OPEN !�T 10 z�15 THE MOTIOII CARRIED IINAN p•M• made by Rate Kemper and Ms. McPherson ated this request is being Phyllis For erg who aze co-�hurchng The pl td is jus�t one of three Michael rvetus Unitarian C reque that are interrelated. The Planning Commission will also ZOA 4�90-02 U.C.D. 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Allow fot develoQment by a plan which is acoeptable to, in the best interest af, the City ar�d the overall district development plari. �`}7► *�:r MM4��7 and and Permitted uses in S-2 Districts are: T?�ose uses which are acoeptable to the overall redevelopment plan and specific development plans as approved by the City. Upon apprwal of the specific develog��t plans, the City sha11 detetmine the specific uses that are permitted within the develoQment• 3. USFS AI.LOwID AFZ'f�t Pt�At� DEVFI�OPt+ffNT thessame a ornsimilarnto t.hose usels a�wedrin�Sect on 205�22.2e above. 4. USFS Fa(Q.LIDFU Those uses unacceptable to the werall reaevelopment plan and specific developnent plans, as detet'n►inea b�' the City� are excluded uses in S-2 Districts. 5. PROC�SS FOR APPROVAL A. Plans for each individual project oz a7mbination of projects must be submitted to the Planning Commission for revieW and =�endation to the City Co�cil• �e City Ct»�i1 st►all have iinal authority to apprwe all project plans. g. project plans suhmitted to the Plannin9 Cannission and City Q�cil sha11 include the follaaing minia�n criteria: ,(1) Site plans shoWing the location of buildings, c�f-street parking. stre�t ana utility locations, auto ana pedestr ian acoess to and f ran the project, ar�y mod i f ica ti on to existing services, grading.plans, storm water plans� building exterior finish► li9htin9 and sic�ing and landscape pians. (2) idzitt�er► CYty �ttaff re�iew on P'roject compatibility to 205.22.5. 1.38 �2 RIDb1�IIAPi�TT DIS�tICP REQJI�►TID�t�iS i�� vs� P£Rt�".I'i'I'ID � r « ..a�. 205.S2-1 zo,�.39. �2�Distric� the werall redevelo��ent Plan. (3) 7� Written Housing and Redevelopment lluthority (BRA) , rep�rt on project plan appzaval and oonsiderations. C. !►riy su�sta.�tial trodification to Lhe plan must be S��itt�a through the Planning Comnission and approved by the City Oaa�cil. 6. PiRF'�FtMA'�� STArIDNEiD6 PF�tFOFL"v�� )lll perfozmance standards for uses in this district 6ha11 be STAi�'�tIl6 comparable to other similar uses that are alloved in other districts. i . LJJ•SL'L 1.40 of Minnenpolis. In�luBing Minneapolis, l�ridley borders seven �nunicipalities: Columbia 8eights, Moundsview. New Hrighton, Spring Lake Park, Blaine, end Coon Rapids. Fridley is located in the corridor of Anoka County and serves as the passageway between Minneapolfs and the North Central suburbs, and is an important center of development in �►noka County. Fridley is a first ring Minneapolis suburb and as such developed initially as a'bedroom co�maunity" witb only neighborhood convenience centers along major access routes. Fridley failed to develop a commercial concentra- tion because no areas were planned that would support a large diversified center. Consequently, Fridley is served by regional centers outside its boundaries and is served Nith scattered and strip coimnercial developments. Center City (Tax Increment District No. 1) is such a strip commer- cial development. The City of Fridley has a long standing concezn With its commercial development. Immediately after the destructive tornado of 1965, the City began an effort to redevelop. � This 1965 redevelopment effort was not implemented. Since that time, very little development hns taken place within the conimercial area. The important aspect of recalling this 1965 effort is to illustrate that the redevelopment project now being undertaken is an outgrowth of many past decisions and is not a renction to i�aediate problems. Subsection 1.3. Statement and Findinq of Public Pur' � �s-e-. The Cammissioners (the "Commissioners") of the Hous- ing and Redevelopment Authority (the "Authority") in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota (the 'City") have determined that there is a need for de�elopment and redevelopment within the corporate limits of the City to provide employ- ment opportunities, to improve the tax base and to improve the general economy of the City and the State of Minne- sota. It fs fonnd that there are certain parcels of prop- erty Within the City vhich are potentially more useful, productive and valuable than is beinq realized under exist- ing conditions, and, therefore, are not contributing to the tax base of the City to their full potential. The Commis- sioners bave determined that said parcels of property are deemed to be deteriorated areas, which means any area, in- clnding slum areas with buildings or improvements rhich, by reason of dilapidation, obsolescence, overcrowding, faulty arrangement or design, lack of ventilation, liqht, and ean-i- tary facilities, excessive land coverage or deleterious land use or obsolete layout, or any combination of these or other fnctors are detrimental to the safety, health, morals, or welfare of the v�mmunity, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.421, Sub. 11. ti �� . �l 1 - 3 1.41 SPECIFIC FINDINGS FOR TAX INCREI�NT DISTRICT NO. 1 (CENTER CITY) INCLIIDE T� FOLLOWING: 1. There is a severe traffic �afety problem at two � � major traffic intersections within Center City. IIniversity Avenue at the intersection of Missis- sippi Street has an average daily traffic count of 29,485 vehicles and Mississippi Street st the same intersection has an average daily traffic count of 8,500 vehicles. At both the Oniversity Avenue and 61st Street intersections, the Fridley Police and Safety Department has recorded an unusually high incident of accidents to both property and life. 2. The Center City area due to faulty planning ha�� land areas of vacant land that are stagnant an underutilized. Specifically, that land lying north of 10,000 Auto Parts has not been commercially developed or intensely developed due to severe access and traffic problems, small land area and its location abutting a single family residential area. This land area has had several proposals for development but the above three factors have caused each proposal to fail. Additionally, vacant land lying south of tbe Rice Creek Shopping Center is vacant due to poor traffic circulation and faulty planning that has severely limited frontage ex- posure and access, and its location abutting a residential neighborhood. 3. Existing development of the Christensen Shopping Center is blighted and deteriorated in the follow- inq areas. The Center has insufficient parking by both City code and practical experience. The park- ing is poorly aesigned and must back into a highly traveled service road. The Center is in general disrepair, and lacks land area for sound commercial expansion. This Center occupies a prime commercial site on the southeast intersection of IIniversity and Mississippi. This prime area is poorly utilized, poorly designed, in general disrepair, and causes poor commercial land utilization in a prime community location. 4. Smmediately adjacent to the Christenson Shopping Center is a warehouse land use. This warehouse is owned and operated by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. The warehouse use zequires outside storage of supplies and equipment and utilizes a large la.^.� area within a prime commercial and employment area of the City. This use also con- tributes to a general appearance of blight and unkempt conditions. 1 - 4 1.42 5. The Fridley Shopping Center is also blighted by the fact of poor design, poor land subdivision and zoning practices. Adjacent to the Fridley Shopping Center are two aingle family homes. This site restriction hampers orderly and economic expansion of the commercial area. Sufficient land azea for modern day commercial expansion is limited, �evere conflicting land uses are present, and these factors lead to underutilized an� poorly utilized commercial land development within a prime area of the City. 6. Holly Center located in the northwest quadrant of Oniversity and Mississippi intersection is blighted and suffers from a safety hazard due to poor traffic design. This Center according to a busi- ness survey conducted in March, 1979, is finan- cially harmed due to traffic hazards and access- ability. The aurvey showed over 90 percent of the businesses believe that poor traffic citculation has negatively harmed the economic viability of this Center. Further, Holly Center is poorly designed in terms of traffic circulation within its own parking lot and egress and ingress onto City streets. This traffic situation and development design is a safety hazard to property and persons as documented by traffic accident counts and causes an underutilization of prime cominercial land in the City. 7. In a business suzvey conducted during March, 1979, the business respondents feel, as does the City, that Center City is blighted by the fact of unkempt conditions, high turnover of operating businesses and lack of pedestrian walking ways. These condi- tions bave been verified through photographs and a business survey. These conditions cause one of the few prime commercial areas of the City to be under- utilized, and to restrict employment opportunities vithin the Cfty. SPECZFIC FINDINGS FOR TAX INCREMENT DISTRICT NO. 2(MOORE LARE) INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1RREA 1: 1. There is a aevere traffic safety problem at Highway 65 and Rice Creek Road. This intersection is ser- viced by inadequate frontage roads to the commer- cial strip centers on both sides of the highway. This fntersection presently carries almost 3�,000 1 - 5 1.43 urban commercial developers, inc. FRIDLSY TOWN SQUARB Competition Profile Fridley Town Square is designed to be a neighborhood service retail center. The tenants will be retail and service busi.nesses who perceive a significant demand for their product within the local neighborhood. The center is designed to service some of the everyday needs of the 46,000 people who live within two miles of the intersection of University Avenue NS and Mississippi Street. The center wi11 also aerve the existi.ng traffic flowa on University Avenue and Miasissippi Street (37,000 and 10,000 daily traffic, respectively). Although several retail centers exist at this Iocation presently, all. the needs of the local population are not being met. Many citizens of Fridley drive to Northtown, Columbia Heights and other locations for some of their shop�ping needs. Shoppera need convenience and will enjoy finding additional goods aund services close to home. Walgreen Drug will anchor Fridley Town Square. Walgreens ie an 11,400 square foot drug store which wi21 provide a Wide variety of inerchandise in addition to pharmacy. Walgreens has grown to be the largest dru� atore chain in the country. This growth has come from a commitment to the austomer and the neighborhood. The succeas of a new drugstore depends on convenience and acceptance by the community. Walgreens has been welcomed to over 400 new locations in the paat five years. Will the neW shopping center succeed only at the expense of other retailers? Definitely not_ Fridley has gro�rn a great deal siuce Holly Center, Rice Creek Plaza and Moon Plaza were built. Fridley has over 10,000 households. These homes are occupied by geople who have a much higher demand for goods and aervices tha.n those of twenty years ago. The people appreciate convenience and the people benefit by competition. Competitive retailera will assure that the community enjoys a choice of goods and services at fair prices. Will Fridley Town Square cause vacancies at otber retail centers? No. Fridley Town square will be a 28,000 square foot retail facility. Other than Walgreens, the center will bri.ng 17,000 square feet of new retail space to the city. Holly Center is 73,000 square feet. The population groWth aince Nolly Was built certainly Warrants 17,000 square feet of new retail space. - Also, as the city considers redevelopment of the southwest quadrant, many existing retailers will be seeking a new location. Fridley Town Square will provide a location Where their existing clientele can conti.nue. 1.44 Will Fridley Town Square cause a alower lease-up of Moore La.ke Com�ons: No. Our new retail space of 17,000 square feet could hardly be accused of slowing the leasing of over 100,000 aquare feet of apace almost two miles aWay. The fact that these locations are far enough apart for each to be successful, is further illustrated by the fact that the City of Fridley presently operates municipal liquor stores at each of these approximate locations. Bach of these locationa can be convenient to a profitable customer baae. Fridley Town Square will be a vibrant, first class shopping facility_ The center will be insulated from the adjacent neighborhood by a decorative block wall and extensive landscaping. The parking areas Will be safe and well lit. The landscaping will be sprinklered and professionally cared for. The building materials will be permanent. No materials used will require painting or continued maintenance, thus assuring a continued look of quality. fridley.ltr 04/12/90 __ _ __ '. �o� +.> ti� v *��'NE SOt� 1.45 COU NTY OF ANOKA Department of Highways Paul K. Ruud, Highway Engineer 1440 BUNKER LAKE BLVD NW, ANDOVER, MINNESOTA 55304 612-754-3520 April 19, 1990 City of Fridley 6431 University NE Fridley, MN. 55432 Att: Barb D'arcy Ref: Development in the Northeast Corner of CSAH No. 6 and Trunk Highway 47 Dear Ms D'arcy: I have reviewed the information in our file regarding the redevelopment of the 10,000 Auto Parts site in the City of Fridley at the above referenced location. This site also includes one single family house which according to our information has been purchased by the developer of this site. That single family house is located immediately to the east of 10,000 Auto Parts store along Mississippi Street. In reviewing the information I have available it appears as though a modi�cation in our plans was made early in March to accomodate an entrance as shown in the Barton Ashman Associates Report and as shown on the sketch which you fax'd me yesterday. While an entrance with the anticipated volume of this particular entrance is not desirable this close to a very busy intersection, the final design arrived at appears to have been made with a conscientious effort to limit its impact on iraiiic flows. For that reason Anoka County would concur in the cities �roposal to install a driveway at this location as shown on your plan and will provide for a reduced left tum lane as shown on the fax sheet at that location. In reviewin� the plan further it appears that no additional modification of our proposed alignment will be necessary, with the single exception of the possibility of adding a short island to the east of the left turn lane to better de�ne it. As an alternate we will be reviewing the possibility of painting this island on the bituminous. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer 1.46 -z- If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me at �lson, PE County Engineer - Construction mjl/D'ARCY i0% LS:aw c:U7 ;aS :IR��T: ED 5Y cr�G:*S�ER u c? S F- � �w^ x ,Z+L: x U t- ,� :� i'�=!�;:.TY .:r�''��_ a 1 � B. M TOF WES sTa � ti � � � m _ . v � a I II 0 m � > a zoo�v�i. _M=0.09' _ 1.47 , , � )SED UR�YEWAY � f. BY OTHERS � - `°-�'--"- r ; ; -- i r`I � �� >4:4iS� � ! ' ii"a3Sc j � � � . �v' . � i 1 `-� '-' --.. _ .... �._ ...�.: . 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MH 5 �1' EP.G1A_ER g0'- g" PVCnn 0.50% 8° GATE VALVE 8 BOX , 20'-10" PVC�iq 0.509'0 T.C.862.42 8" WET TAP T.C.860.96 INV. 84252 8" PUJG IMV. 841 .68 PAY HEIGHT-19.9� PAY HEI�HT-19.3' ANOKA COU �VEMENT PLA�� WEST OF UNIVERSfTY AVERlUE (NOT TO SCALE) 1.49 ANOKA COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY (ACRRA) Paul McCaROn, Chairman Dan Erhart Nstalie Heas Steffen Nick Cenaiko Barb Dacy, Planning Coordinator City of Fridiey 6431 University Avenue N.E. Fridiey, MN 55432 Dear Barb: Margaret LangFeld, �ce Chairman Bob Burtnan Jim A. Kordiak April 19, 1990 The following is an update on the proposed Mississippi Street LRT station location. The Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority continues to analyze potentiat light rail transit station locations along the University and Centra� alignments. The Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority is currently working with the C'ity of Fridley to identify a light rail transit station location at Mississippi Street. This station will provide access ftom the Fridley area to a regional LRT system and improve transit service to the entire Fridley City area, the business and commercial area surrounding the station, and to the City offices. The proposed LRT track location on the east side of University Avenue and the current land uses around the intersection favor location of the station in the northeast corner of the intersection. Many of the characteristics that make this location attractive for the station, also make it attractive for private development, however. Therefore, the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority has been working with the City and a developer to identify a station location and design that can accommodate the functional needs of the LRT station without conflicting with private development opportunities in downtown Fridley. An analysis of the current development proposal and station requi�ements has resulted in the following station plan. The station platform would be located immediately north of Mississippi Street. Feeder buses would stop on Mississippi Street for riders to transfer to the LRT station. An easement would be provided by the developer within the private development site to accommodate drop-off LRT passengers. Telephone (612) 421-4760, extension 1171; Fax (612) 422-7511 Anoka Courrry Courthouse, Administration Office, 325 E. Main Street, Anoka, MN 55303 Aprii 19, 1990 Page Two On a long-term basis, all-day park-and-ride spaces may also become necessary at the station. In order to maintain the opportunity for park-and-ride service at the station, the developer would also provide an access easement along the east boundary of the property from Mississippi Street to 66th Avenue N.E. This easement would provide eccess to long-term parking located north of the development between 66th and 67th, if that parking became necessary. This coordinated approach provides the opportunity to offer a high level of transit service to the area while reinforcing City development plans for the area. We look forvvard to our continued working relationship with the City of Fridley as the Anoka County Regional Railroad Authority and the region continues its plan for a(ight rail transit in the northeast corridor. Sincerely, 1^�►�� Tim Yantos Deputy County Administrator TY:Ip cc: Commissioner Paul McCarron 1.50 � � cinr oF F�� DATE: TO: FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT , DEPARTMENT MEMORAN DUM March 2, 1990 William Burns, City Manager Jock Robertson, Community Development Director v Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator SUBJECT: Value and Tax Impacts on Properties Adjacent to 10,000 Auto Parts Redevelopment Site; Fridley Town Square Attached is the analysis prepared by Leon Madsen in response to Councilman Billings' request after the neighborhood meeting on February 15, 1990. Please forward this infonaation to Councilman Billings and review it, and return any comments. BD/dn M-90-152 1.51 I Q Z N 1p C7 CA �- O �i � � � Q � ao aw aQ � � � � ... .. J O O O O �~ N Q tA c+� et N �� y Qt�p � � t�0 N t� f.. i9 K �i? iH �� (�j �p '�° C Z ca � � ZO o 0 0 o E � ci I� O�i � � M � � Q W � � � M � = � ,�` ' m i9 � (�H (A .3 � �� O m > W � �� Qp $ a°�� rn m� o Z � � � ao v� rn rn o� m g � � � � ?>� Q ° � � ° o ° o � � � � � � � � � � � � � � z z u+ � � � M ^ � Q � � � lN 'a' N M 3 m �, � .� � � � � W o 0 0 0 0 0 � J 0 � � � � � � � Z O N N N � N g i�9 K � iN9 iN9 H W O O N � � � 1�A � N (n � r r r X X H X X X X 0 JQ � � � n u`Ti o W � Z W Q � _ = N N f— e r = F�- (n W t�p c�0 N 0 1 I 1 1 1 � < M M c� M M c� 1.52 1.53 The rational for value reductions, to the land componant of total residentiai property values, is based on a policy that has been incorporated in the valuation process used by the Assessor's office for many years. That policy is to apply a lower land value base factor to properties that abut commercial or industrial zoned properties. The logic for this policy lies in the generalty recognized theory that, if a purchaser had a choice between 2 identical properties for the same price, one located next to a commercial property and one not so influenced, he or she wouid typically buy the one NOT by the commercial. This is because the typically motivated home buyer desires the peace and quiet of a more homogeneous locatiuon. Proof of this theory must be found in the comparison of actual sales of physically identical, or nearly so, properties in both types of locations. As a practical matter, sales for this type of "clinical" analysis are rare in sufficient quantity. We must, therefore, assume that the theory is valid and proceed with the best attempts to translate the idea to appraisal practice. The bases for the above projected reductions comes from the application of the policy to the similarily located homes lying north of Holly Center, just across University from the proposed project. Homes abutting Holly Center are valued approximately $2500 less than their neighbors across 67th Ave. This same policy has been applied in other areas of the City where single- famity residentia! is similarily located, however, not necessarily at the $2500 difference. The difference depends on the quality of the neighborhood. 1.54 CITY OF FRIDLEY HOIISING AND R$DSVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MEETING� APRIL 18� 1990 .►wrw.w rrww. w�w.ww w wr wwwwwrw.w.wnw.w. w.�..►ww.wwww�..rwwwrw.�.rw.wrw. w.�rw.w. w. w.w.rw. w w w.�. �..r w. w. w w w. CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Commers called the April 18, 1990, Housing and Redevelopment Authority meeting to order at 6:38 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Members Absent: Larry Commers, Virginia Schnabel, John Meyer, Duane Prairie, Walter Rasmussen None Others Present: Jock Robertson, Executive Director of HRA William Burns, City Manager Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Rick Pribyl, Finance Director Dave Newman, HRA Attorney Scott Erickson, UCD Tom Schuette, UCD Dave Koski, Barton-Aschman Associates � APPROVAL OF MARCH 8 1990 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MINUTES• MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to approve the March 8, 1990, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERBON COMMERS DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. ACTION ITEMS• 1. REVISED UCD REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR 10,000 AUTO PARTS SITE: Mr. Robertson stated there are four components that need to be reconsidered in a revised proposal by UCD: 1. Financing. UCD has revised their request back to pay- as-you-go. 2. Questions of neighborhood compatibility were raised and considered at the last HRA meeting. Some revisions have been made on this. 1.55 HOIISING i REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. APRIL 18� 1990 - PAGE 2 3. Traffic questions. A traffic study has been done which staff believes answers the questions raised at the last HRA meeting. 4. Timing. How will the proposal fit with the intersection improvements and redevelopment of the southwest quadrant? Financinct Mr. Robertson stated that with the demise of the 10,000 Auto Parts Company and its lease, the developer has been able to return to the original concept of financing as a pay-as-you-go grant, rather an up-front grant upon substantial completion of the project. With a pay-as-you-go grant, the grant comes only from the funds paid by the development in property taxes. Essentially now, the developer needs an extra $100,000 for the carrying costs for that $200,000. It looks like it would be in the neighborhood of $300,000 for five years or up to $315,000 for six years. Mr. Robertson stated the $300,000 9� of the estimated construction previously for Northco. is very comparable--a little over costs--to the 8� the HRA approved Mr. Rasmussen stated he wondered about the permanent financing and the construction financing. At what point does the developer deliver a firm commitment on the permanent and the construction financing? Mr. Scott Erickson, UCD, stated they have started the construction financing process now, and they hope to be able to deliver a letter of commitment for the construction financing within 60-75 days. That commitment will contain certain prerequisite requirements for funding for closing, the primary one being a 70-75� preleasing agreements with leases that are approved by the lending bank. The lending bank does the same in-depth analysis on each of the lessees UCD brings to the project. Mr. Erickson stated the banks and savings and loans today apply a lot more scrutiny to proposed projects and financing before they will deliver a commitment. Approximately 40� of their project is represented by a major national retailer, Walgreen. In addition to the Walgreen Store, they will have to prelease an additional 7,000 sq. ft. in order to meet their funding commitment. They will not get a commitment letter from the lending institution unless they believe right up front that this is a viable project. At this point in time, with their experience in the last couple of years in the buildings they have financed and the individual who is arranging the financing for them, their confidence level is very high on this project. 1.56 HOOSING ic REDEVBLOPMENT AIIT80RITY MTG.. APRIL 18. 1990 - PAGE 3 Ouestions of Neighborhood Compatibilitv Mr. Robertson stated this concerned two topic areas: (1) the relationship of the project to the proposed LRT station at this intersection, particularly it was an intrusion issue, in the possibility that homes might be taken in the future by the Anoka County Rail Authority for a park and ride station. (2) the buffering and compatibility with the homes that are immediately adjacent to the project. There are four homes to the north across 66th Avenue and two homes to the east in addition to the two homes on which the developer already has purchase agreements. Mr. Robertson stated Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator, has been working on both these issues, and she is at the meeting to discuss these with the HRA. Ms. Dacy stated the developer has updated the site plan to incorporate the comments to increase the buffering and screening on the property. They have increased the setback 15 feet along the north lot line along 66th Avenue, have reduced the number of parking spaces on the site, have increased the front setback to 15 feet, and are still proposing a minimum 6 foot masonry wall in a style consistent with the exterior of the proposed shopping center. Ms. Dacy stated the developer conducted a second neighborhood meeting the end of March. They tried to work with the neighbors immediately abutting the area to the east and across the street on 66th Avenue to see what types of landscaping, vegetation, location of fence, etc., the neighbors wanted. The developer is still in the process of working with the homeowners. Ms. Dacy stated the neighborhood continues to be concerned the typical maintenance issues regarding the shopping center. The neighborhood is used to seeing some litter and debris on the existing property, and they are concerned that is going to continue. In a case like this, in the Moore Lake Commons agreement, the HRA required a maintenance agreement to keep the landscaping healthy and keep the grounds clean, etc. Staff would recommend the HRA implement the same maintenance agreement for this project as a condition of approval. Ms. Dacy stated that regarding the LRT issue, Anoka County is continuing to look at the site as a"kiss and ride" versus a_"park and ride". Anoka County is continuing to refine their projections for the demand of a"kiss and ride" versus a"park and ride" lot. They have reviewed this revised site plan, because in deference to the first site plan, the parking along Mississippi Street has been 1.57 �OIISING i� REDLVELOPMENT l�IITHORITY MTG.. lIPRIL t8. 1990 - PAGE 4 removed because those spaces were only 5 feet from the property line which was in conflict with the City's setback requirements. Ms. Dacy stated Anoka County has recommended that as a pkiss and ride" if the LRT station is to be located here, they want to reserve an easement along the front area so they would have the ability to install additional parking spaces, when the LRT line is constructed. Ms. Dacy stated that summarized the neighborhood compatibility issues. The other major issue the neighborhood is concerned about it, of course, the traffic issue, and Mr. Robertson will address that. Mr. Meyer stated his objections or concerns on the property are not confined only to traffic impacts. He is still not satisfied that the HRA is analyzing this development as a needed and desirable development for the City of Fridley. Again, this is a philosophical point: To what extent should the HRA concern itself with putting in another shopping center that is going to be in competition with other centers that are gasping for financial life, whether it be Holly Center, Moon Plaza, Rice Plaza, Skywood Mall. Here is another development that would be using public monies. At some point, the HRA should stop and take a look to see whether or not this is something they should do regarding the City's long term welfare, Mr. Meyer stated he also thought there are going to be horrendous traffic problems. If they create a major traffic nuisance, it not only blights the intersection, but it also runs a fair chance of blighting the economic development of this particular center. Somewhere along the line, they have to reach beyond traffic impact and immediate neighborhood compatibility and financing and look at whether this is a proper project for public money. Mr. Commers asked what the guidelines would be--the effect of competition on similar retail spaces in the City of Fridley? Mr. Meyer stated that could be. Competition in light of the obviously depressed rental market in the City for this type of center. There will be one major tenant, Walgreen, and then other smaller shops, all of which could well be in direct competition with other stores that are either struggling for existence or are going out of business. So, competition in light of the rest of the economic development in the City. Mr. Robertson stated Mr. Meyer raised these questions at the last HRA meeting. Staff asked the developer to comment on -these questions, and the answers are contained on agenda page 1-E and 1- F. 1.58 HOIISING i� REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. APRIL 18, 1990 - PAGE 5 Mr. Rasmussen stated that if this project is going to be financed by a major bank or financial institution, a lot of Mr. Meyer's questions will have been answered. Mr. Prairie asked the developers if they could give the HRA some examples of the types of businesses that miqht go into this proposed center. Mr. Tom Schuette, UCD, stated they know there will be a Walgreen store. In addition to the Walgreen store, the shopping center will be aimed at the neighborhood convenience type of retailer. They have received interest from a variety of those use categories and some will conflict or compete with like businesses in the City, such as a pizza shop, hair salon, dry cleaning business, printing business, etc. There will be 6-7 stores or shops. Mr. Schuette stated there is retail on the corner of University and Mississippi, but there has not been any new retail in a long time. During the time that Moon Plaza, Rice Plaza, and Holly Center have been in existence, Fridley has grown a great deal. They are bringing 17,000 sq. ft. of new retail space in addition to Walgreen. That is not a major amount of space. Holly Center is about 75,000 sq. ft., and they are only adding about one-fourth the size of Holly Center. Mr. Schuette stated there is concern that redevelopment happen on the southwest quadrant. He stated that when that happens, that might require some existing businesses to need a new location. So, it is possible that even if their center is built and the southwest quadrant is developed, there could be a net loss in retail space at the intersection, depending on how well it gets developed. Mr. Schuette stated there is also concern about the success of Moore Lake Commons and the leasing status there. Moore Lake Commons has made a lot of progress in terms of new shops; and in talking with the leasing agent, the health club, which has 5,000 members already signed, will cause a lot of activity at that intersection which will be a big boost for the retailers in Moore Lake Commons. Another factor is that Moore Lake Commons is almost two miles away from the 10,000 Auto Parts site; and in terms of convenience uses they have in mind for their center, the two centers are far enough apart to provide certain use categories that can be repeated at both locations. Mr. Erickson stated they just learned that day that the TCBY Corporation is interested in another shop at the 10,000 Auto Parts 2ocation even though they have a shop in Moore Lake Commons�. He brought this up because it is a case in point where a geographic distance and a different intersection provide a second opportunity for this business in Fridley. A second example is the City 1.59 HOIISING i� REDEVELOPMBNT AIITHORITY MTG., APRIL 18. 1990 - PAGE_6 Municipal Liquor business which has two locations within the City no more than two miles apart. Ms. Schnabel asked if there is any difficulty in leasing space in the new Moore Lake Commons East because of its close proximity to Moore Lake Commons West (the old Shorewood Plaza). If there is a problem, then that supports what Mr. Meyer is saying. If not, then it supports what the developer is saying. Mr. Robertson stated the old Shorewood Plaza is all leased except for two bays, one of which was the hardware store which went out of business after about six months. Mr. Rasmussen stated that, again, whoever finances this project will look very carefully at it from an economic standpoint. Mr. Erickson stated that the newly vacated hardware store space is at least 80 feet in depth. The spaces in the new Moore Lake Commons building that are unleased are probably 55-65 feet in depth. From his experience as a shopping center developer, the larger businesses (liquor store, hardware store) cannot go into 60-65 ft. spaces. From the owners' perspective, they probably feel the existing center is a positive force for marketing the new space because of the amount of business the existing space already brings to that property. Ms. Schnabel asked about the occupancy rate for Holly Center. Mr. Robertson stated Holly Center is all leased except for the hardware store which recently went out of business. He asked Mr. Erickson how he would characterize Holly Center as opposed to the average occupancy in this area. Mr. Erickson stated that in the class of strip centers, metro-wide, the Twin Cities is running an average of 93-94$ across the board. The vacancy that has occurred at Holly Center was the Coast to Coast Hardware Store, and he believed the entire chain of Coast to Coast stores have folded nationwide. So, this was vacancy that developed not because of the location or any inadequacy in the center, but it was because an entire operation folded. He would guess that within 90-120 days, Holly Center will identify 1-2 users to reoccupy that space. From a shopping center developer's perspective, he would consider Holly Center a very attractive and viable center. Mr. Meyer stated Mr. Rasmussen's point is well taken about a bank or financial institution critiquing the worth of a project. However, he would expect a bank to worry about the success of the one project, not other businesses in the area. Mr. Rasmussen stated he believed that when a bank analyzes a project, they take a look at the entire impact. He has seen quite 1.60 HOIISINC� i� REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTQ.. APRIL 18. 1990 - PAGE 7 a few banks that are very concerned about the impact on the whole neighborhood. They are doing this more and more. Mr. Meyer stated he was glad to hear that. He stated there is a Planning Commission and City Council that can address this kind of issue as to whether a project should be pushed in the City. But, the HRA has been given more of an opportunity to put something into motion than either the Planning Commission or City Council, so the HRA has a higher duty to worry about such things as what impact a project has on the City. If it had not been for Old Country Buffet and Snyders, he believed they would probably be seeing about a 50� vacancy rate in Holly Center. Mr. Meyer stated that from a very pragmatic standpoint, the HRA might be getting into the landlord business if the HRA buys Rice Plaza, and they better be very sure they have a shopping center that is viable and brings in money and not encourage competition across the intersection from them. Mr. Meyer stated he is not convinced that anyone has done any real thinking about this point. Do they have any business encouraging the type of development that is going to be in direct competition with other developments that are barely hanging on. Mr. Commers stated one of the issues that comes with redevelopment • is that it will bring in competition to less desirable locations. For example, any type of additional retail commercial space that comes in has the ability to attract space away from the Moon Plaza Shopping Center, which is part of the HRA's redevelopment plan, although a lower priority. They have to look at it from the perspective that they continuously try over a period of time to upgrade properties and upgrade the City and hope that by the system of competition the weaker, the less viable, businesses go out of business and new ones replace them. It is kind of an ongoing continuous circle. It may be idealistic and it might not always work, but the intention is to upgrade the City. Mr. Commers stated the 10,000 Auto Parts site is an eyesore right now. He did not know what other development could go in there that would be any different. This might not be the greatest project,but it certainly is a nice project and fits the Center City redevelopment which was commercial/retail on that space. The realities are that the developer would not be putting in monies and the bank would not be putting in monies if they did not think this was a viable project. Mr. Erickson stated the lending bank he has dealt with on his last two projects, TCF, one of the things they base their decision process on for a loan is an MAI appraisal of the project to see if the finished product will warrant the bank's investment. That MIA appraisal takes into account the precise concerns raised by the Mr. Meyer: 1.61 HOIISZNC; i REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTC�.. APRIL 18, 1990 - PAGE 8 1. What are the existing vacancies of the community? 2. What are the rent levels in the existing properties? 3. What are the lease-up prospects for the existing vacancies? 4. How does all of the above affect the subject properties' ability to get leased up at the necessary rate to support the financing required? Mr. Erickson stated that in its experience over the last five years, lending institutions rely more and more heavily on these appraisals. The appraisals over the last five years have changed to focus more on conditions outside of the subject property, because those definitely do affect the plight of new buildings. If the appraisal does not come within the parameters that support the guidelines that are set out by the bank's committee, they will turn a project down. Traffic Considerations Mr. Robertson stated that one of the major issues raised at the last meeting was the question of how the traffic generated by the proposed project would impact both the existing street system and the proposed street system at the intersection of University and Mississippi and, particularly, there were concerns about the left turn pattern into the project on eastbound Mississippi. Mr. Robertson stated the City contracted with Barton-Aschman Associates to study this traffic generation issue and address each of the questions raised by the HRA raised at the March meeting. Mr. Dave Koski from Barton-Aschman is at the meeting to present the results. Mr. Robertson stated that what Barton-Aschman substantially found was that: 1) the existing level of traffic is about level D, which means there could be a maximum delay of up to 30 seconds for a stop or a turn; 2) that the traffic generated by this proposed project, given two critical worst case assumptions, will have little effect on either the existing street pattern or the proposed improvement. It will go from level D to level D+. Mr. Dave Koski stated he is the Project Engineer who did the traffic study. He stated Mr. Robertson summarized the study pretty well. They wanted to test the worst case so they assumed and know that the primary entry and exit movement into a center like this occurs during the P.M. peak hour, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. They are finding the traffic into these retail centers is primarily from people doing their shopping on their trip from work to home. They looked at the P.M. peak hour on an average weekday. They surveyed 1.62 HOIIBIN(3 ic REDEVELOPMENT AIITHORITY MTG.. 1�iPRIL 18. 1990 - PAGE 9 a number of shopping centers of this size and larger. They know what the entry and exit patterns are and the numbers. The Institution of Traffic Engineers also gathers the results of studies from around the country, and they publish a document that lists the range of travel patterns for shopping centers for peak hours, Saturdays, and Sundays, etc. Mr. Koski stated they then calculated what they thought would be the traffic generation and the entry and exit volumes for this center. They also assumed that a1Z that traffic would be new traffic on Mississippi Street and at the intersection of University and Mississippi. That is not the case. Probably about 50� of the traffic that is entering and exiting this center is already on Mississippi and University passing. But, they assumed it would be 100� new traffic. They also wanted to find out just what the current level of traffic is on University and Mississippi. They conducted a traffic count Iast week between the hours of 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and extracted from that the peak traffic period of time. Their conclusion is that the traffic that will be entering and exiting the shopping center would not have a significant impact on the current traffic capacity and level of service and traffic patterns they have at the intersection right now, with the existing roadway configuration and the geometric design that exists right now. Mr. Koski stated the driveway entry into the site easterly on Mississippi from University is back far enough so that the turning movements into and out of the site are not going to influence the capacity of the intersection. They specifically looked at the back-up that occurs for westerly bound Mississippi and University during peak hours. This is a theoreticaZ calculation based on the actual traffic movement done with a computer. The back-up showed approximately 280 feet and the driveway is 350 feet, so the back- up will not come past the driveway so the driveway will always be open to either exiting traffic or eastbound Mississippi traffic that wants to turn left into the site. Mr. Koski stated that similarly the westbound Mississippi traffic has enough gaps that the eastbound left-turn into the site can occur at frequent enough intervals to not back up on eastbound Mississippi traffic. Mr. Koski stated they also looked at the impact on the intersection at Mississippi and 5th Street. Their calculations show that the project will not have an impact on traffic exiting east on Mississippi from 5th Street. Mr. Koski stated the overall conclusion is that with the existing geometrics, the implementation of the development will operate satisfactorily and will not have a significant impact on the traffic on Mississippi or the intersection of University and Mississippi. 1.63 HOIISING ic RSDSVELOP1dENT A�THORITY MTG.. APRIL 18. 1990 — PAGE 10 Mr. Prairie asked about the improvement to Mississippi and the added traffic lane. Mr. Robertson stated the major conclusion from the traffic study is that it is not crucial that the intersection be improved before this development goes in. That is a very critical finding. Anoka County could plan the improvements for 1991. Mr. Commers stated Anoka County is not going to improve the east side of Mississippi until they improve the west side. Mr. Meyer stated he realized that this development is going to be highly dependent upon peak hour traffic. However, it just seems they will be doing a weaving across traffic--a right turn off University eastbound onto Mississippi and then a left turn into the site crossing the heavy westbound traffic on Mississippi. He understands the computer analysis and the traffic counts, etc., but is there any way to measure what happens when cars are waiting for the chance to get across the street to a very narrow entrance with traffic coming out to go either eastbound or westbound on Mississippi. How does this weaving across traffic upset the waiting times, the stacking of cars? It just seemed that a computer cannot measure these kinds of things. If they have a development that is highly dependent upon traffic where the traffic is awkward or bad, it is a prescription for failure of the center. That goes beyond traffic, but it is an important part of trying to judge where the center might go. Mr. Koski stated Mr. Meyer raised a good point. There is a rating for traffic capacity and level of service (ranges from A-F). Obviously, level D is less than perfect. It is considered a satisfactory level of operation and really denotes something where the traffic is clearing with each intersection cycle phase, but it is also below C which is considered average. 7�eve1 � realiy means that everything is working fine, but that some kind of disturbance (stalled vehicle, snow) can cause some periodic congestion for awhile. When something like what Mr. Meyer described happens, that can cause it to break down for a moment and cause some problems. Obviously, when you put turning movements into and out of a driveway, there is more conflict. However, from their study, their conclusion is that there is enough time and distance to make the whole operation satisfactory. Mr. Koski stated traffic signal timing, along with the improvements proposed by the County, will help the traffic situation a lot more. Mr. Robertson stated that with the proposal, the driveway to the site is moved about 75-100 feet further east away from the intersection and that definitely improves the level of service, no matter what else happens on Mississippi. 1.64 80USINQ� ic REDEVELOPMENT AIIT80RITY MTG.. l�iPRIL 18. 1990 - PAGE 11 Mr. Robertson stated staff also asked Barton-Aschman to give an opinion on the worst case scenario; for example, a 200,000 sq. ft. office building on the southwest quadrant. It is Mr. Koski's opinion that it might require two left turn lanes on eastbound Mississippi at the intersection. Mr. John Flora, Public Works Director, said that could be handled with the existing lane configuration. Mr. Robertson stated that made him more confident that the project would not interfere with the HRA's options on the southwest quadrant. Mr. Robertson stated that, based on these findings, staff recommends the HRA consider the following: 1. Approval of this specific development plan to the Planning Commission for a public hearing for rezoning of the parcel to S-2. 2. Concept approval for preparation of a $300,000 (approximate) pay-as-you-go redevelopment agreement to be fine-tuned and brought back to the HRA at a later meeting. 3. Recommend staff proceed with the process to give notice for public hearing to expand the TIF district from the existing 10,000 Auto Parts site to include the two additional single family houses immediately to the east. MOTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to: 1. Approve this specific development plan to the Planning Commission for a public hearing for rezoning of the parcel to S-2. 2. Give concept approval for preparation of a$300,000 (approximate) pay-as-you-go redevelopment agreement to be fine-tuned and brought back to the HRA at a later meeting. 3. Recommend staff proceed with the process to give notice for public hearing to expand the TIF district from the existing 10,000 Auto Parts site to include the two additional single family houses immediately to the east. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, FOIIR MEMBER8 VOTING AYE, MEYER VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY A VOTE OF 4-1. Mr. Commers stated the HRA is looking forward to working with vcn; however, he hoped the developers would keep in mind the issues and concerns addressed by the HRA members. This is part of their Center City project and it is important to the HRA. 1.65 HOIISING i REDEVELOPMENT 11IIT80RITY MTG.. PiPRIL 18. 1990 - PAGE 12 (Ms. Schnabel left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.) 2. CONTRACT WITH BARTON ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES FOR TRAFFIC STUDY TO BE PAID FOR BY UCD: Mr. Robertson stated the traffic study has already been paid for by UCD. MOTION by Mr. Prairie, seconded by Mr. Rasmussen, to approve the contract with Barton-Aschman Associates for a traffic study to be paid for by UCD. IIPON A VOZCE VOTE, ALL VOTING lIYE, CHAIRPERSON COMMERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 3. CLAIMS (2000-2009): MOTION by Mr. Rasmussen, seconded by Mr. Prairie, to approve the check register as submitted. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING PiYE, CBAIRPERSON COI+II�IERB DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. /� INFORMATION ITEMS: 4. 57TH PLACE STATUS: Mr. Robertson stated a signed agreem�nt is imminent between the MPCA and Ashland Oil. Staff has now��roceeded to contact Winfield Development to ask them for a prel se agreement with their anchor tenant, Crosstown Bank. Appare tly, Crosstown Bank is now in a better to proceed than they w e a year ago. Upon receiving and verifying the surety of tha prelease agreement, staff will look at the outline of the deve opment agreement presented to the HRA in November 1988 and bri back a status report to the HRA. He stated Dave Newman fee very strongly that staff should examine the liability expos e on the ground contamination before proceeding any furt r on acquisition of the site. 5. Mr. Robertson stated staff and Councilmember Steve Billings met with represe atives of TCF and the receivers and bondholders for Skywood Ma They believe they have an outline of an agreement whereby tisfactory traffic access can be achieved without any further participation. If no action is possible, the HRA might be as d to consider doing some improvements which was part of the orig' al plan for that district. He stated staff will keep the HRA in rmed. CITY Ol FI;IDT.EY PCT I'iION C()'dF.R SHELT Petition No. 1-1990 March 12, 1990 D1te F.eceived . �,h�eC` Opposed to Urban Commerci al Devel oper_s proposed _ ..�.---- 28,000 square foot "town square" retail shoppincL center at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Mississippi Street P�tition CheckEd By — Date • Per.cent Signing Referrcd to City Council Disposition --_�..�- ' 1.66 1.67 PETITION We the undersigned aie opposed to Urban Commercial Developer's pzoposed 28,000 squaze foot "town square" zetail shopping center at the northeast corner of University Avenue and Mississippi Street. This development is unwarranted and would greatly diminish the quality of the adjoining residential neighborhood. Specifically, we be2ieve there aze several reasons why this project should not be approved as proposed: (1) It requires the removal of two existing homes and the erection of a towering concrete wall along the perimeter of the property. The sheer magnitude of the wall would be an eyesore to residents in adjacent homes and would create resident concern about maintainence of a graffiti-free wall. (2) We recognize the fact that an underground sprinkler system is to be installed, but that alone does not assure that the grounds will be well manicured. (3) The same type of retail shops as aze being proposeC on the 10,000 Auto Parts site already exist at Holly Center just across the street. Additional retail is not necessary in such close proximity to Holly Center. (4) Residents are concerned about the negative impact increased traffic along Mississippi Street will have on the safety of children walking to and from Hayes School and on the inczeased potential for accidents and bottlenecking due to the stacking of cars making a left hand turn into the shopping center from the eastbound lane on Mississippi Street. (5) Many residents in the neigborhood abutting this proposed development have resided in their home for years and years. They take pride in their immediate neighborhood and consider their residential area to be much more than just a home on a street in Fridiey. We are requesting the Planning Commission recommend this proposed development BE VOTED DOWN by the City Council and that the City Conncil adhere to that recommendation. - Name ' Address � 1.68 �' d. � ✓.r..� .�� , i _ - Name Address . / lLL-�rf2�- � � � �a �! -- (� � / ,- � a� `, _ �v � c`� � � � � �� `1i �� ,�,, � � � .� � s � - �� a� ��. SI',�`�` �,..�,:�*c.� � s 7 �, lc��"' /�v _.�! t.— .,oa�..`. k� ��c,�—L 3`iv ��' Gcu n� ��.l�. �� r��/ 3�l 0� G'"' G � r► � 1.69 0 0 �, � . 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C��Z ��.Ci �=Y�i � v / � ��:�.�� %��.�'� p n�,' ;� J -4�c�-� c� G' V� �� . d�- 1.71 �c-esS lv SS �/ u�».�ve�a.�,� �v�- Y��. 6�`� w��r� N�� t�- L.�-- �r �� ^5 8� ��1�� ,�.�,� . �� (� f� �/ / i I �y �'J` �i� �'vl l ✓ o r S � �E �� V {� G 5�Z— c/ti'r vrr� �c,�� . , �. , a �( � Y� � .s.s � sS � � �� , S-� 1V � CITY OP FF.IDT.EY PLT I'i ION C(1'd: R SHELT petition No. �-19A0 Date F.eceived April 23, 1990 eb ject OpP�_to Urb n � �Q nnn souare foot "town square" retail shoppiing ______— center at the northeast corner of Universi Avenue and Mississippi Street nate p�titio�1 Checked By percent Signing , REferred to City Council Disposition 1.72 1.73 PETITION ATe the undersig�►e� are oppose6 to Ozban Commercial Developer's proposed 28,000 square foot "town square" retail shopping center at the nor�heast cciner of L'niversity Avenue and Mississippi Street. This develo�ment is ::nwarianted and would greatly diminish the quality of the aajoir.ing resicential r�eighborhood. Specifically• we believe there are seveta] reasons why this pzoject should not be approveC as pzoposed: (1) It requires the zemoval of two existing homes and the erection of a toweLing conczete wall Elong the perimeter o: the pioperty. The sheer magnitnde of the w�Il would :.2 an ey�sore to residents in adjacent homes ar.c would czeate resic3ent concern about maintainence of a yraffiti-free wall. (2) We recognize the fact'that an underground sprinkler s��stem is :o be ir.stalled, but that alone does not a=sure that the grounds will be well manicured. (3) The s�me t�•re of retail shops as are being proposed on tr.c l�.eec �utc F�rts site alteaoy er.ist st Hclly Cc-ntez jus� aczoss the street. Additional Yetail,is nc�� necess�r:• in such clese proximity to Holly Center. (4) Rcsicents �=e concerned about the negati��e impact 1•'�L'TEc:52C� t: affic a?ong Mississippi Street will have on tl�e safety cf chilcren walking to an6 from Hayes School and on the inczeased potential for accidents and b��; tleneckic:g due to the stacking of cars making a left h.:nd turn :n�.o tre sheppino center fLOm the eastbound 1: rc �n N,i� �� ssippi Street. (5) N,�•:,y resic: =nts in the neigbozhood sbutting this p� ^pcsed c�_ . clopmer,t have tesided in their l�ome for y,�<:rs ano � eazs. They take pride in their :nunediate n��ig?�l�anc�:.:: and consider their resic:ential area to be m�.:��h more t`.:an just a home on a stzeet in Fzidley. �•:c aze zeou�-ting th� Flannin� Commission recom�:end this praposed development i�E VOTE� �OwN by the City Council and that the City Council ndhcze to th�t recomr�endation. 1.74 Nam ., , r �. � � �� . Address y; r _ E '� .�„� � ;��, - � 7 �, J %s- � / �9 �' �= 3`%/ Cc7 �J,'� �� -2�.- �so � � �,�,,� . � � � �. ��. �. N.� � :�. 1.75 CITY OP FI:IAI.EY PGT ITIO\ C()'d; R SFiEL•'T Petition ivo. 8-1990 Dzte F.e:eived May 22, 1990 ohject In opposition to the proposed development of 10,000 Auto Parts property. P�titio�i Checked By Date Per.cent Signing REferred to City Council Disposition 1.76 May 18, 1990 MEMO TO: The Fridley City Council Members FROM: The Merchants of Fridley RE: The Proposed Development of the 10,000 Auto Parts Property Enclosed is a petition voicing our concern over the proposed development of the 10,000 Auto Parts property. For the reasons stated on the enclosed petition, we ask you to seriously consider our opposition to this proposed development. Thank you for your concern and attention. � 1.77 W�, i.hE� ur��r�ignerJ, merrf��nts at t-he int.ersect.ion af Ur�iversit.y Avenue and Mi��issippi sr.►-eet file thi� petitian opposing thE� Prop��sed develapment. plan for- t.fie NE �tuadrant. propertY c:ommar�ly refer-red to as the 10,000 A�at�o Farts praperty_ We oppoce the prajec:t fo►- tt-�e follawir�g reasor�s: �� Endangering pec�estrians * Increased pa��atior�, cor�gestior�, an� acr.ider�ts � Devaluation of existing commercial properties * Inr-reased vac:ancy * D�aplic:at.iar� of existing retail services * Reduced rent.al values * Jeopardizir�g the LRT park & ride, and hub at. the intersection * Destruction of 8-10 homes when LRT is developed We ask you to seriously conside►- our oppasition to this proposed development_ NAME 1. ---,--- ----- � 2. 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MM:ls M-90-382 � 2 � t C�N � FR! DLEY REQUEST PERMIT �JMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION 2A STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE PLAMN(` C,OIv��SS10N DATE � April 1 I, 1990 (�TY COI�IqL DA1'E Apr i 1, 2 3.;� ,19 9 0, May 2�, 19 9 Oy�uTHpp MM/ dn SITE DATA SIZE �ENSITY PRESENT ZONING ADJACENT LAND USES di Z�iViVCi UNTE$ PARK OEDICATION ANALYSIS FNVANCIAL NuIPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPREF-FJ�SNE PLAN COMPATBIL(TY WtTH ADJACENT USES 8► ZONNG ENVIRONMENTAL C�ONS�ERATIONS STAFF RECOMMEPDATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANNNG COMMlSSION RECO�M�AENDATION ZOA ��90-03 Bob Ring of Bob's Amoco Rezone from M-1, Light Industrial to C-2, General Business 7680 Highway 65 N.E. 29,040 square feet M-1, Light Industrial M-1, Light Industrial to south and west; C-3, General Shopping to east; Spring Lake Park to north (C-2, Neighborhood and Service Center Commercial District) Yes Yes Remedial system for groundwater contamination to be installed on site. Approval with stipulations Approva]. with stipulations � Staff Report ZOA #90-03, Bob's Amoco Page 2 RE4UEST Bob Ring of Bob's Amoco is requesting that Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E., be rezoned from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. SITE The site is currently zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The zoning to the north in Spring Lake Park is C-2, Neighborhood and Service Center Commercial District. The zoning to the south and west is M-1, Light Industrial; zoning to the east is C-2, General Business. Currently located on site is an automotive service station, a small convenience store, and gas pumps. ANALYSIS The parcel has been zoned M-1, Light Industrial, since 1958; however, the existing use and adjacent uses are not industrial, but commercial in nature. The proposed site improvement by the petitioner will increase the amount of commercial space within the building. Rezoning this parcel to a commercial use would be in keeping with the character of other corners of the intersection. The parcels to the east at the intersection of Osborne Road and Highway 65 have been zoned General Shopping since 1958. The other parcels located in Spring Lake Park are also zoned for commercial use. In other areas of the City, it is common for "loop back" parcels to be zoned commercial, even if there is adjacent industrial zoning. While there is no "loop back" road at this location, it could be argued that the driveway which starts on the west side of the VFW and exits through the Amoco parcel operates and functions as a"loop back" road. Therefore, it would be logical for the City to approve a rezoning of both the VFW and Amoco parcels to C-2, General Business. In addition, approving the rezoning would bring the parcel into greater conformance with the zoning code. Currently, under the M-1 zoning, the lot does not meet the minimum lot size requirement (29,040 square feet versus the required 36,679 square feet). Under the proposed C-2 zoning, the lot would exceed the minimum lot size of 20,000 square feet. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the rezoning request, ZOA #90-03, to the City Council with the following stipulation: 1. The variance request, VAR #90-04, be approved. 2C Staff Report ZOA #90-03, Bob's Amoco Page 3 PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request with the stipulation as recommended by staff. CITY COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Planning Commission action and approve the request to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. 2D PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public Hearing of the Fridley City Council at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue N.E. on Monday, June 4, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of a Rezoning, ZOA #90-03, by Bob's Amoco, to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. (Amoco Oil Service Station) Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. WILLIAM J. NEE MAYOR Publish: May 23, 1990 May 30, 1990 Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. pLANNING COZ�II+IISBION l�IBBTING. �PRIL il. 1990 PAGE 5 will not be used for exterior storage other an the materials used for shelving for the qard enter. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING ]►YE, CHl�IRP ON 88TSOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANZMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated this it ill go to City Council on April 23, 1990. Mr. Kondrick state e is very concerned about the fact that MnDOT does not plan replant any trees at the University Avenue/I-694 interchange Ms. y stated staff can write MnDOT a letter expressing this c ern and asking them to reconsider some landscaping. 2. .PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING ZOA #90-03. BY BOB'S AMOCO: To rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. (Amoco Oil Service Station). MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. Ms. McPherson stated that Mr. Bob Ring, who is purchasing the site from the Amoco Corporation, is requesting that 7680 Highway 65 be rezoned from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. Mr. Ring is also in the process of applying for a special use permit and two variances of which the Appeals Commission recommended approval on April 10. Ms. McPherson stated the purpose for applying for these various permits is to remodel/expand and do some remedial site work and put in new pumps in a new layout. This will help improve the traffic situation at this site. Adjacent parcels to the site are currently zoned commercial. Although the zoning in this general neighborhood has been M-1 since 1958, the general character and nature of the uses in this neighborhood are more commercial. In other areas of the City where a loopback road occurs, it is not uncommon to find commercial zoning with adjacent industrial zoning across the service road. For these various reasons, staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend to City Council approval of this rezoning request, contingent upon the approval of the variance requests. Mr. John Kosmas, K site a little more property to that K Architects, stated the rezoning will bring the into conformance with the particular use of this of adjacent properties. It also improves the 2E 2F pL�NNING COI�IIdI88ION KBETING. �PRIL 11. 1990 PAGE 6 issues of variances, particularly the lot size requirement. By rezoning from M-1 to C-2 zoning, the parcel complies with the lot size requirement. O�! TION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing. DPON !i VOICE VOTE, ALL oOTING 71YE, CHAIRPER80N BETZOLD DECLARED T8E �iOTION CliRRI$D l�ND THE PIIBLZC HEARING CLOBED AT 7 t 55 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Oahlberg, to recommend to City Council approval of Rezoning, ZOA �90-03, by Sob's Amoco, to rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. (Amoco Oil Service Station), with the stipulation that variance request, VAR #90-04, be approved. IIPON !� VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTIIdG 71Y8, CSl�IRPBRBON BETZOLD DBCL�IRED THE MOTION ClrRRIBD QNfiNZMO�BLY. 3. UBLIC HEARINGI CONSIUY;KA'1'1VlV vt' �t'r.�-�es+.+ .�r. rL�-++ �90-03. BY BOB'S AMOCO: Per Section 205.14.O1.C.(6) of.the Fridley City Co to allow a motor vehicle wash establishment on Lot , Block 1, Lampert's Addition, generally located at 76 Highway 65 (Amoco Oil Service Station). . OM TION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Da erg, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and o n the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOT2NG AYE� RPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED 7�TD THE POBLIC HE ING OPEN !�T 7:56 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated that current on the site is a 3-bay service station, a small convenience st e, and gas pumps laid out with one gas pump on the north side of e site and two on the east side of the site. One of the serv' e bays is currently being used as a drive-in, back-out car w sh. The petitioner is proposing to convert the existing c wash back into a service bay and to construct a 17 ft. by ft. car wash addition on the west side of the building. The p itioner is also relocating the gas pumps in a new alignment; an in this process, is proposing to close the two driveways closest to the intersection of Osborne Road and the service drive on he east. 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L � O f L a t � . ,s G '1 C � � � � � ! : � j � v � � r � F/ L � � i + F LANDSCAPE PLAN � � c�nroF F�a� CQMMCINtTY DEVELOPMENT DEPAR7MENT MEMORANDUM Dl�TE: May 30, 1990 � �� TO: William Burns, City Manager�� FROM: BIIBJECT: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Second and Final Reading for the Sale of Excess Property, East Six Feet of a Vacated Alley, Wayne Johnson � At the May 21, 1990, meeting, the Council approved for first reading the attached ordinance declaring the east six feet of the alley abutting Lots 5-9, Block 5, Hyde Park, as excess property. Second and final reading is recommended. BD:ls � M-90-385 0 3 3A ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE IINDER S$CTION 12.06 OF THE CITY CHARTER DECLARING CERTAIN REAL ESTATE TO BE SIIRPLUS l�ND AIITHORIZING THE SALE THEREOF SECTION 1. The City of Fridley is the fee owner of the tract of land within the City of Fridley, Anoka County, State of Minnesota, described as follows: The east half of that part of the vacated alley which adjoins Lots 5 through 9, Block 5, Hyde Park, lying north of the south line of said Lot 9, extended westerly and south of the north line of said Lot 5, extended westerly according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Anoka County, Minnesota. Al1 lying in Section 23, T-30, R-24, City of Fridley, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota. SECTION 2. It is hereby determined by the City Council that the City no longer has any reason to continue to own said property, and the City Council is hereby authorized to sell or enter into a contract to sell said property. SECTION 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign the necessary contracts and deeds to affect the sale of the above-described real estate. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF , 1990. WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR ATTEST: SHIRLEY A. HAAPALA - CITY CLERK Public Hearing: August 14, 1989 _ First Reading May 21, 1990 Second Reading: Publication: . I 61 st Avenue ' DOHL CURRY „ 0 .. 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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to approve the April 25, 1990, Planning Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAZRPERSON BABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING ZOA #90-04, BY THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE LODGE 38: To rezone the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of� the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, and also the south 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the south 95 feet, from R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, generally lacated at 6875 Highway 65 N.E. MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE � ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:32 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated this property is generally located at the intersection of Highway 65 and 68th Avenue N.E. The Sunliner Motel 4A pLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 16. 1990 PAGE 2 is directly to the north of the property, and the Knights of Columbus is directly to the south of the property. Ms. McPherson stated that currently on the site is a two-story office building that was occupied by Suburban Engineering from 1965 to 1989. The parcel has been zoned R-3, General Multiple Family, since 1958. The first Suburban Engineerinq building was constructed in 1960. At that time, the zoning code allowed office and lodge uses as permitted uses within the R-3 district. The Suburban Engineering building was destroyed by the 1965 tornado and was reconstructed. The Knights of Columbus constructed their building in 1965. At that time, office and lodge uses were still permitted uses within the R-3 district. It was not until 1969 that the zoning code was amended to exclude these uses from the R-3 zoning district. These uses are now only permitted in C-2, General Business, or higher zoning districts. Ms. McPherson stated the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38 is proposing to remodel the existing building in order to provide an assembly hall, office space, and kitchen/bar facilities. The remodeling is necessary in order to accommodate the activities that will occur on the site. These activities include the following: 1. "Birthday suppers" once a month 2. Dances on Friday and Saturday evenings 3. Membership meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays and first and third Thursdays of each month Ms. McPherson stated the birthday suppers and the dances are for members only and are used for raising funds for the Moose Lodge. The Moose Lodge expects 50-100 persons to attend these functions. Currently the site provides 39 parking spaces; however, the parking lot does not comply with the zoning code setback requirements. For the uses proposed, the zoning code would require 42 spaces on site. Ms. McPherson stated the Moose Lodge has approached the owner of the Sunliner Motel, Mr. Warren Paulson, about the possibility of using that lot for overflow parking; but Mr. Paulson has indicated that he needs his parking area to provide space for over-the-road truckers who use his facility during the week and weekends. Ms. McPherson stated the Knights of Columbus received a special use permit in 1988 to expand their parking lot onto the vacant parcel north of their building. It may be that activities at the Knights of Columbus may prevent the Moose Lodge from sharing these parking facilities. Ms. McPherson stated the Moose Lodge conducted a neighborhood meeting on May 9. In addition to the lack of parking available on site, the neighbors expressed concern about the number of traffic . � PLANNING COMMZ88ION MEETING MAY 16 1990 PAGE 3 accidents at the intersection of 68th Avenue and Highway 65. Staff investigated this concern and found that in the last five years, there have only been seven accidents at that intersection and no accidents have occurred at that intersection since 1987. Ms. McPherson stated that when the City evaluates rezoning requests, the City needs to look at the compatibility of the proposed use or the proposed zoning district with the surrounding uses and districts. The surrounding uses and zoning districts are of a residential character and rezoning this property from R-3, Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, will create the opportunity for more intense uses to occur on this site, should the Moose Lodge vacate this building. The proposed use also changes the character of the neighborhood from an office use where the hours of operation occurred primarily between 8:00-9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to an assembly use where the hours of operation will occur in the evening hours from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Ms. McPherson stated that in order to bring the property into compliance with the C-2, General Business, district zoning standards, the City would have to grant seven variances. The most important variances would be those for the parking setbacks. If the City denied those parking variances, the site would only provide 24 spaces. Ms. McPherson stated that although the Knights of Columbus building is also in an R-3 zone, they do meet many of the C-2, General Business, district zoning standards, the most important of which is the 15 foot buffer strip between the parking area and the residential area. Ms. McPherson stated that due to the incompatibility of the proposed use and zoning district with the surrounding neighborhood, the increased traffic and the potential for difficult traffic access onto Highway 65, staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend denial of the rezoning request, ZOA #90-04. Mr. Kuechle asked if there are any plans to generally rezone this whole area. Ms. McPherson stated staff has talked about rezoning the properties north of Rice Creek from the industrial use to a business use, because those properties are more of a retail nature. However, staff has not explored the possibility of rezoning the property in question and the Knights of Columbus property to anything other than what they are zoned now. Mr. Dahlberg asked if staff looked at this property relative to keeping it as an office use. If so, what variances might be required if was occupied as an office use again or what the implications of its present condition are? Can it meet the required parking for an office use with the current R-3 zoning? 4C �LANNING COMMIBSION MEETING. MAY 16. 1990 _ PAG$ 4 Ms. McPherson stated she did not analyze the parking spaces required; however, due to the fact that there was an office use on the site up to one year ago, the property would maintain its legal nonconforming status if it was occupied again with an office use. At that time, staff would have to look at the number of parking spaces needed for a particular office use. Ms. Dacy stated there is approximately 9,000 sq. ft. on the site. Dividing that by 250 sq. ft. per parking space, 36 parking spaces would be required for an office use and there are that many spaces on the site. Mr. Joel Cason, 4133 5th Street N.E., stated he is representing the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38. He stated this Lodge is the second oldest lodge in the country. They have been in existence over 85 years. They have about 900 members, but only about 100- 125 attend the bigger functions. They average 85-100 people on a Friday or Saturday night. They are civic-minded group and have helped out various organizations in the northeast community. Mr. Cason stated they were located in Minneapolis at 14th/Monroe Street behind Banks, but the City of Minneapolis has purchased their building and they must find a new facility. They are looking for a fresh start and the opportunity to grow. They looked at several locations before finding this site. This is a building they can rehab but,yet is not too expensive. It is a good location also because it is on the busline, and many of their members do not drive anymore. They would not expect to remain in this new location a great length of time, and maybe within 5-6 years, they would need to look for or build a larger facility. Mr. Cason stated they have approached the owner of the Sunliner Motel and the Knights of Columbus for overflow parking, and it was his understanding at that time that there was no problem using the Knights of Columbus lot for overflow parking. However, now that doesn't seem to be the case, and there could be a parking problem when both facilities have functions. Mr. Cason stated that at the neighborhood meeting, the neighBors expressed concern about noise. He stated they plan to rehab the building and would put in the insulation needed so there would not be a noise problem. They might consider putting the dancing down- stairs which would help with the noise problem. He stated they have been in the same location for 35 years with adjacent residential uses and never had any problems with the police or neighbors. The Moose Lodge is more of a private club. It is not a bar. They would be good neighbors. Ms. Schreiner asked where the Moose Lodge members are located. Ci�� PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING. MAY 16. 1990 PAGE 5 Mr. Cason stated their members come from Fridley, Columbia Heights, Hilltop, Blaine, and a large number from Northeast Minneapolis. Mr. Frend Wadsworth of Park Realty stated that he represents the owner of the building, Robert Mender, who lives in California. He stated that they have been trying to find some other use for the building, but think the use of the building by the Moose Lodge will be a good use for it and will probably be an upgrade for the building, despite the fact that some variances are needed. He would hate to see this rezoning turned down for an office use that might be able to use the building the way it is. Mr. Richard French, representing the Knights of Columbus, stated there must have been some misunderstanding because the Knights of Columbus will not be able to provide overflow parking for the Moose Lodge. He stated the Knights of Columbus spent $100,000 last year to acquire an adjacent lot for more parking for their own use. They did extensive landscaping and put in a privacy fence between them and the residential neighbors. It is not possible on a Friday or Saturday night to provide parking for both their halls plus some for another lodge. If the Moose Lodge can provide their own parking on site, then the Knights of Columbus would not mind having them for neighbors. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if the Knights of Columbus parking is full, where does the overflow go? Mr. French stated that their parking facility has proved to be adequate. There have only been 1-2 exceptions, and they have received special permission from the Police Department to be allowed to park off the paving on the west side of the service drive. Mr. Rollie Jergens, 54th Avenue/7th Street (Moose Lodge member), stated he has lived here for about 28 years. Fridley is a nice area, and he appreciates living here. Apparently the parking is the basis of the problem in approving the rezoning. They had thought there would be some cooperation from the Knights of Columbus for excess parking, but that does not seem to be the case. Their lodge has gone out of its way to be as beneficial to this area as the Knights of Columbus. They have had no cooperation from the City of Minneapolis, and they thought they would have no problem in Fridley. Financially, this building is perfect. A lot of their members iive in the Fridley area. But, if they are going to be short on parking, there is not much they can do about it. Ms. Viola Porter, 6870 Channel Road N.E., stated they live directly behind the old Suburban Engineering parking lot. Siie is representing herself, her husband, and some of her neighbors. Their major concern is that this is just not an appropriate use for this property adjoining a residential neighborhood. As she understands it, the Moose Lodge would be open seven days a week 4E pLANNINa COMMISSZON MEETING. MAY 16, 1990 __ PAGE 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. This means constant traffic, parking, and noise. There is inadequate parking, and they cannot get any additional parking from the Sunliner Motel or the Knights of Columbus. The Lodge's membership ranges from 400 - 1,200. Any Moose Lodge member, nationwide, can go to any Moose Lodge in the county. She stated the Moose Lodge has looked at other alternatives to gain more parking, and one alternative is to cut down the bank at the back end of her property and put in a retaining wall. That is not acceptable to them, because then there would be no barrier or buffer zone between her property and the Moose Lodge property. The other alternative was the construction of a two-story parking ramp which would also be totally unacceptable right next to a residential neighborhood. Ms. Porter stated the residents on Lucia Lane and Channel Road are opposed to this rezoning and the use of the property by the Moose Lodge, and she submitted a petition to the Planning Commission. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to receive Petition No. 6-1990. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRZED IINANIMOIIBLY. Mr. Bill wharton, 6887 Channel Road N.E., stated that he has lived here for 20 years. He stated he objected to the use of this property by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38 or any similar usage. He has nothing against the Moose Lodge. They provide a commendable service to the community, but he just did not believe that a lodge is a proper use for that location. The neighbors are concerned about parking; they are concerned about turning that area of Fridley into a"booze strip". There is already a facility in this area that serves liquor. This is a residential area, and he commended the Planning Department staff for their recommendation to the Planning Commission of denial of this rezoning request. Mr. Forrest Welton, 4900 - 4th Street N.E. (Moose Lodge member}, stated the Moose Lodge locally and abroad support MooseHeart which takes care of women and children if something happens to the husband or father who was a Moose Lodge member, and MooseHaven for the elderly. It is a working man's lodge; and it is for the people by the people. It is not a prosperous organization. Mr. Lyle Quam, 6895 Channel Road N.E., stated he has lived here since 1954. He stated he has nothing against the Moose Lodge. His father was a member of the Moose Lodge for about five years. They are concerned about the parking; and when there is a big function, where will the people park? The streets are too narrow for parking. Another problem is the traffic. There is enough traffic with the motel and the Knights of Columbus. He did not believe this property is a suitable location for a lodge. 4F �LANNING CO1rIIdISBION MEETING. MAY 16, 1990 PAGE 7 MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Ruechle, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOIC$ VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE � ACTIN�3 CHAIRPSRSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRZED IINANIMOIIBLY AND THL PIIBLIC HEARINa CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M. Mr. Dahlberg stated there appears to be 45 parking spaces on the site plan; however, the staff report says there are only 39 spaces. There is no way of telling if these 45 spaces are in conformance as far as width, so that might not be entirely accurate. If the rezoning is recommended for approval, wouldn't the Moose Lodge have to bring the parking into compliance? Ms. McPherson stated that is correct, or they could apply for variances for the setbacks that currently do not meet code. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if variances were granted for parking setbacks, would the spaces have to be striped at 10 ft. x 20 ft.? Ms. McPherson stated that is correct. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if there are 39 possible parking spaces on the site and the requirement is 42, then they are only short 3 spaces. However, if there are 45 parking spaces as shown on the site plan, and the requirement is 42, then there is not a problem relative to the zoning code requirement, assuming all the variances have been granted. Ms. Sherek stated that since there is some consideration for reducing the parking stall requirements to 9 feet, would that apply in this case? Ms. Dacy stated the intent of the �City Council's informal discussion was that high volume uses would maintain the 10 foot parking width. They did discuss the 9 foot wide stalls for apartment buildings. This property is zoned R-3, but, given the intent of the Council's discussions, staff would require 10 foot wide spaces on this site. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the Moose Lodge has applied for variances, will be applying for variances, or are they not required at this stage? Ms. Dacy stated the process the Moose Lodge is taking is to first see whether or not the City will even consider rezoning the property. If the City Council does rezone the property, then they are stating that the C-2 district is compatible at this particular location and that would almost predispose the granting of those variances. That brings up another part of this issue and that is that if, for some reason, the Moose Lodge's purchase agreement would fall through, there would be a decision on the record to 4G pLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 16. 1990 PAGE 8 rezone this property to C-2. What the City will probably do and what has been the City's past policy is to withhold the second and final reading of the rezoning until they are assured that what is proposed for the site during the process is going to occur. Mr. Dahlberg stated that there is no refuting the fact that the Moose Lodge is a reputable and welcome organization in any community; however, this is a difficult situation from the stand- point that it is an existing site that is limited in size to accommodate the kind of parking requirement that would be anticipated for a use such as a Moose Lodge in this building. It becomes difficult to say the City does not want a Moose Lodge in Fridley, because, in his opinion, they would probably be very welcome. He stated that anybody that comes into or is in the community and wants to make changes and/or modifications to their property must conform to the given ordinances. By virtue of that, the Planning Commission must say that the Moose Lodge at this particular site is not appropriate due to the factors and conditions outlined by staff. Ms. Schreiner concurred. She stated another important factor the Planning Commission should take into consideration is that the use of this property by the Moose Lodge would change the regular use of the site from daytime hours (which it has been for the last 20 years) to night time hours. There will be more evening traffic and noise when people are at home trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of their residential homes. Ms. Sherek stated she had two points to make: (1) If this was a special use permit request specific to the user, this might be a different decision. But, if they rezoned this piece of property to C-2; and, if at some point in time, the Moose Lodge moved out in 4-5 years, they will not have the level of control over future owners or tenants as they do with the R-3 zoning. (2) She lives very close to the Fridley American Legion, so she knows about parking deficits. Some evenings it is difficult to get down her street because of the traffic and parking problems. She stated this is a difficult decision for her because her parents have been members of this particular Moose Lodge for over 40 years. However, she did not think this proposal by the Moose Lodge is appropriate for this site. Mr. Saba stated that any request to rezone property from residential to commercial should be taken very seriously, and they should look at the long range plans for the City. He stated he is also concerned about the hours of operation and the traffic in the evening. He also agreed that the Moose Lodge is a very reputable organization and an asset to any community. He hoped they�could find another location in Fridley. MOTION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to recommend to City Council denial of rezoning, ZOA #90-04, by the Loyal Order of �H PLANNINQ CO1rII�ISBION MEETING, MAY 16, 1990 PAGB 9 Moose Lodge No. 38 to rezone the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, and also the south 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the south 95 feet, from R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 6875 Highway 65 N.E. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTINQ !iY$, ACTINa CHAIRPBRSON SABA DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED tJNANIMOIIBLY. Ms. Dacy stated that at the June 4 meeting, the City Council will establish a public hearing for June 18, 1990. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION SAV #90-02 BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: To vacate that part of Broad Avenue lying north of the westerly extension of the southeast line of Lot 26, Block C, Riverview Heights and lying southerly of the westerly extension of the northwest line of said Lot 26, Block C, Riverview Heights, generally located north of Lafayette Street and south of Mississippi Boulevard. Ms. McPherson stated the purpose of this meeting is to gather as much testimony and information from the surrounding property owners as possible. The Fridley City Manager is working with the Coon Rapids City Manager regarding this issue, so staff is recommending that the Planning Commission not take any action at this meeting, but rather just gather information from the neighborhood. Ms. McPherson stated the City of Fridley is proposing to vacate that portion of the Broad Avenue right-of-way which lies north of Lafayette Street in Fridley and ends at the Coon Rapids/Fridley border. This is in response to a letter the City received from a neighbor and property owner, Gerald Reierson, 621 Lafayette Street, who offered to purchase Lot 26 from the City for approximately $500. The City is looking at possibly combining Lot 26 with the vacated right-of-way to create a buildable lot for a single family home. Ms. McPherson stated the site is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as is the surrounding properties to the north, east, and south. Currently, within the right-of-way, the neighbor to the west in Coon Rapids has fenced and maintained the public right-of- way. In addition, there is a foot path along the east line of the right-of-way which connects to a five foot bituminous bikeway/ walkway which the City of Coon Rapids constructed in 1974. Ms. McPherson stated the previously mentioned fence was constructed in 1971. In 1973, the City of Fridley received a similar vacation request from Kay Olson, the previous owner of Lot 26, before the City of Fridley acquired it as a tax forfeit lot. This vacation was never completed. In 1974, the City of Coon Rapids proposed to 41 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, MAY 16. 1990 PAGE 10 reopen the Broad Avenue right-of-way and constructed a street within the right-of-way from Mississippi Boulevard to Lafayette Street. At that time, the Fridley City Council received two petitions regarding this subject, one which opposed the reopening and one which was in agreement with the reopening. Obviously, the street was not constructed and the present situation exists. Ms. McPherson stated the City of Fridley has four options it can explore to resolve this issue: 1. Leave the property as it is now. 2. The City could vacate the right-of-way and combine it with Lot 26 to create a buildable lot. This buildable lot would then need to be declared "excess" and conveyed to a new property owner. 3. The City could vacate the right-of-way and sell it to the westerly neighbor who has been maintaining the right-of- way. 4. The City could choose to work with Coon Rapids in extending Broad Avenue from Lafayette Street to Mississippi Boulevard. Ms. McPherson stated that normally a vacated right-of-way is divided in half, and half of the right-of-way goes to one property on one side and the other half goes to the property on the other side. However, in this instance, since the right-of-way is entirely within the City of Fridley and is in one single plat, if the City vacated the right-of-way, it would accrue to Lot 26. Ms. McPherson stated that whichever option the City of Fridley chooses, the City of Coon Rapids Planning staff has recommended that some type of pedestrian access remain between Coon Rapids and Fridley. The path on the Fridley side is heavily worn indicating that children and adults use it to access the Coon Rapids park which is located at 85th/East River Road and vice versa for Coon Rapids residents visiting Fridley and Fridley parks. Ms. McPherson stated staff is not making any recommendation at this time. They are recommending the Planning Commission conduct this vacation as a public hearing and take testimony from those in the audience, but not take any action. Ms. McPherson stated the Engineering Department has recommended the City maintain a 15 foot utility/sewer easement along the. west right-of-way line. She believed a bikeway/walkway easement could be incorporated into that. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if this right-of-way was split as is typical when a public right-of-way is vacated, and half was added 4J PLANNING CO�ISSION MEETING. MAY 16. 1990 PAGB 11 to Lot 26 and half added to Lot 21 in Coon Rapids, would Lot 26 still be a buildable lot? Mr. Michele stated it would not be. It would still below the 9,000 sq. ft. minimum buildable lot size. Mr. Dahlberg asked the intention of the City of Coon Rapids relative to the remainder of the right-of-way between Mississippi Boulevard and this area that is question? Ms. McPherson stated the neighbor to the northwest currently has a concrete driveway constructed within the public right-of-way, and the bituminous pathway runs along the easternmost right-of-way line. At this time, staff does not know the true intentions of the City of Coon Rapids, however, they know that the Coon Rapids City Manager is going to be discussing this item on May 22, 1999, with the Coon Rapids City Council in response to a letter the Fridley City Manager, William Burns, sent to him raising some questions about this issue. Mr. Jerry LaPlante, 604 Lafayette Street, stated that he was at the Coon Rapids City Council meeting when the owner of the west lot fenced off that property. The neighbors protested, and the City Council made the owner put in a gate. The owner also built a slab for parking, and the City Council said he could use that land, but he did not own it. Mr. LaPlante stated he understood that Mr. Jerry Reierson has offered to buy Lot 26. He stated he found it ironic that all these years that lot has sat there doing nothing; and now when the City receives a request from someone who wants to buy it, suddenly the City has other options for that lot. Why not give it to the neighbor who is taking good care of it? He stated the neighborhood uses this walking path a lot. They go to the park in Coon Rapids where there is a ballfield. He doesn't want to have his children walking along East River Road where there is no sidewalk. He thought Jerry Reierson is going to be an asset to their neighborhood and he should be allowed to buy that lot. Mr. Allen Chiodo, 8410 Palm Street, Coon Rapids, stated he is also the Chairperson of the Coon Rapids Parks Commission. He stated this is one neighborhood, not the Fridley neighborhood and the Coon Rapids neighborhood. Their children go to school together, and it is the Adams community. The path is a major thoroughfare for their children, and without that path, their children would be forced onto East River Road which would be an unsafe situation. Some type of path has to be maintained in this area. If there is no pathway, then the spirit of community would be broken. Ms. Shelly Brown, 8330 Broad Avenue, stated her home faces the pathway. She sees the traffic going through there, and the pathway is used heavily. Her seven year old daughter uses the path 4K pLANNING COMMISSION MEBTING. MAY 16. 1990 PAG$ 12 frequently as do many neighborhood children. But, it is not just children. There are a lot of adults to use that pathway. This is a nice neighborhood. It is a nice neighborhood to take walks to the river, and there is only one pathway from the north end of Broad to the south end of Broad without going onto East River Road. Maintaining that access is very important, not only to Fridley, but to Coon Rapids. Mr. Rich Bunin stated he is the attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wetterlind, who are the owners of the property in Coon Rapids located to the west of the area being discussed. It is his clients' position that whatever is done, they would like to be allowed to acquire that property up to the fence line they have established. They have no objection to the path, and the path in the location is lies now; in fact, would like to see the path remain in its present location. Mr. Bunin stated his clients have used that property as their yard and have maintained it for at least 17 years. Of the options discussed by staff, the only option that really makes sense is to allow his clients to acquire that property, perhaps to allow Mr. Reierson who has the property located to the east to acquire the other portion of the property that comes up to the path on the east side. Mr. Bunin stated it is his understanding that there are utility poles that go right across the property approximately where the path is located. From an economic standpoint, how economical is it going to be for the City of Fridley to vacate and try to sell this property as a buildable lot? Would it, in fact, be a buildable lot? Also, in terms of this fence, obviously if the path is to remain, and there seems to be stronq consensus from the neighbors that they want a path to remain, that nothing can be built unless the path is moved. So, there is going to be some expense if that option is approved. If the fence was moved over to the west which would be closer to his clients' property, they would strongly object to that and he would take whatever action is necessary to protect his clients' interest. There would probably be a significant expense to the City in making that type of move as well. Mr. Bunin stated that as far as the Coon Rapids property which is located to the north, his clients have their driveway on that property, and that was done with the City of Coon Rapids' knowledge. He had a copy of a letter from the City Manager of Coon Rapids to his clients dated September 14, 1971, which addressed the construction of the driveway. The letter stated: "It is further understood that it is your intention to construct a concrete driveway from where the City's contractor leaves off to meet your existing concrete driveway near your house, that you will grass the remaining portion of Broad Street adjacent to your property, and extend the fence at the south line of your property." His clients 4L �LANNING COMMI88ION MEETING, 1rIAY 16. 1990 PAGE 13 did fence in the south portion of this property and also on the east portion. They have also maintained this property for many years and has helped keep the path clear. Obviously, his clients would take a very strong exception to any action by the City of Coon Rapids that would affect his present driveway which is located on the property directly to the north of the property being discussed. Mr. Bunin stated the City of Fridley should very strongly look at how practical it is from all aspects to really use this particular property as a new buildable lot. He thought having two individuals who are interested in a property would allow the City to sell both portions needed to maintain the pathway, and everybody will benefit. Ms. McPherson stated a copy of the letter Mr. Bunin referred to was in the Commission's agenda. Mr. Jerry Reierson, 621 Lafayette Street (Lot 25), stated it would greatly benefit him to be able to acquire Lot 26, so he can enlarqe his house which he cannot do now without the granting of variances. He stated there are a lot of little houses on Broad Street, and he would like to upgrade his little house and make it a nicer home for the neighborhood. Right now, the size of his home is just barely livable. He would like to see the property remain as it is, with the pathway open. He would like to see the pathway extended into Coon Rapids to make a nice walkway. The neighbors have kept the area nice. He believed it would be a great expense to the City to have the power poles moved and the other things that are needed to be done to make that property a buildable site. Ms. Schreiner asked if there are any utility lines located within the Broad Avenue right-of-way or Lot 26? Ms. McPherson stated she could not answer that question at this time. She would check that with the Engineering Department. She stated the Engineering Department has requested a 15 foot sewer and utility easement along what would be the westerly line of the right-of-way. Ms. Sherek stated she had several questions she would like to ask of staff: 1. If the City vacates the right-of-way and combines it with Lot 26 to create a buildable lot, what will the size of that lot be in terms of square footage? 2. How will the lot area of the proposed buildable lot compare to other lots in the area? Will it be approximately the same size or larger? 4M PLANNINQ COMMI88ION MEETING, MAY 16. 1990 PAGE 14 3. What is going to be the cost to move the pathway and the overhead utility poles in comparison to the market value of the proposed lot? 4. What is the actual market value of Lot 26 and of the vacated right-of-way, if the City just sold Lot 26 to Mr. Reierson, vacated all the walking path on the right- of-way, and sold the rest to Mr. Wetterlind? Mr. Dahlberg agreed with Ms. Sherek that it is important to have information relative to the value of this property--either split into two pieces with the path running through the middle or as a single parcel. Mr. Dahlberg stated Mr. Bunin, the Wetterlinds' attorney, made the statement about a letter from the City of Coon Rapids regarding the construction of a driveway by Mr. and Mrs. Wetterlind, a copy of which the Planning Commissioners have in their agenda. He stated he would like to read one paragraph that states: "You should also be aware if you have not been so advised already that whatever you might construct within the public right-of-way would be done at your own risk and you would not be entitled to any compensation for its removal if that should become necessary in the future." So, the residents did construct that driveway at their own risk. Mr. Dahlberg stated he would also like to know the status of Lot 27. That appears to be a lot similar to Lot 26. Ms. Dacy stated that lot is in the City of Coon Rapids. According to the maps, it is tied into Lots 27 - 32, so apparently it is under the ownership of the person who owns the house right at that corner to the east. Mr. Dahlberg stated that any action that may be taken by the City of Fridley relative to this right-of-way, will that impact what the City of Coon Rapids could or should do with the right-of-way as well? Ms. Dacy stated that by virtue of the fact that both City Managers are also discussing this and that the Coon Rapids City Council will also discuss these same options, the City of Fridley's goal is to come to some type of joint decision. Mr. Dahlberg stated that, potentially, if the City of Coon Rapids was to vacate that Broad Avenue right-of-way from Mississippi Boulevard to the Fridley/Coon Rapids city limits, by law as stated in the staff report, one-half of it would go to Lot 27 and one-half would go to Lot 21. - Ms. Dacy stated she will have to check the plat maps. North of the city limits, it appears that these lots in Coon Rapids are still part of the Riverview Heights Plat. If this is the case, 4N PLANNING COMMI88ION M$ETING, MAY 16. 1990 __ PAGE 15 that entire area could possibly revert to the owners on the east side. Mr. Dahlberg stated that whatever decision is made, it is apparent from the testimony they have heard at the meeting, it is extremely important to maintain that pedestrian walkway in whatever shape or form it may take. Mr. Saba stated that for the safety of children and adults walking and biking, he would like to see Fridley continue the bituminous path all the way through there and not leave it as a dirt path. Ms. Sherek stated she stated she looked at this property. She stated she has expressed this philosophy before, and she would like to express it again. She stated she just did not feel that the City has to plot and build on every square inch in Fridley. This property is very nice. The neighbors have taken good care of it. Sure, it would be nice to put another piece of property on the tax roles, but she did not think vacating the right-of-way and combining it with Lot 26 to make a buildable lot would do anything for this neighborhood. She liked the option of selling the property to the two owners on either side and maintaining the pathway, maybe making it an official pathway for the convenience and safety of those using it. Mr. Saba stated he agreed. Ms. Schreiner stated she also looked at the property. It is so beautiful and green and looks just like another park. The neighbors are doing a wonderful job in maintaining it. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to table consideration of vacation, SAV #90-02, by the City of Fridley until a future meeting. OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE � ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. Ms. McPherson stated that when this comes before the Planning Commission again for a decision, the neighbors will be renotified. 3. RECEIVE APRIL 2 1990 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Schreiner, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the April 2, 1990, Parks & Recreation Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED T$E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY. 40 PLANNING COMMISSION ME$TING. MAY 16. 1990 PAGE 16 4. RECEIVE APRIL 10 1990 ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY AND ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES: OM TION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive the April 10, 1990, Environmental Quality and Energy Commission minutes. Mr. Saba stated that Earth Day, April 22, at Springbrook Nature Center was very successful. There were a lot of fun activities for everybody. Hopefully, the spirit of Earth Day can be carried out throughout the whole year and beyond. The Nature Center is doing that with special programming--the first Saturday evening of each month is going to be "Earth Day Remembered - Part 1, Part 2," etC." IIPON A VOICE VOTE � ALL VOTINC: AYE � ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 5. RECEIVE APRIL 18 1990 HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORTTY MINUTES• MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to receive the April 18, 1990, Housing & Redevelopment Authority minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTING !►YE, l�ICTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED � THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOOSLY. 6. RECEIVE MAY 1 1990 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to receive the May 1, 1990, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 7. RECEIVE MAY 5 1990 HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the May 5, 1990, Human Resources Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTIN(3 AYE, ACTING CHAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 8. RECEIVE MAY 8 1990. APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive the May 8, 1990, Appeals Commission minutes. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTING AYE � ACTING CBAIRPERSON SABA DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 4P PLANNING COMMI88ION MEETING, MAY 16, 1990 PAGE 17 OTHER BUSINESS• Ms. Dacy stated that the June 13th Planning Commission meeting is during 49'er Days and is the night of the parade. Did the Commission wish to reschedule this meeting? It was the Commissioners preference to move that meeting to June 20, and, if possible, have that the only meeting for the month of June. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kuechle, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, all votinq aye, Actinq Cbairperson saba declared the May 16, 1990, Planninq Commission meetinq adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Res ectfully sub itted, 'hJ�-- � y n Saba Rec ding Secretary 4Q 8 I G N- I� B 8 8 E T pLANNZNG CO1+II+IZSBION ![EETING, ` � ` v 8 I G N- IN B H B E T PL�NNING COI�IIriZ88ION I�LEETZNG� �,��u I � � ! / /U 4R 2 n+ � � c�nroF F�� COIVWIUNITY DEVELQPMENT DEPARTMENT' MEMORANDUM DATE: May 31, 1990 }J TO: William Burns, City Manager �•' FROM: Jock Robertson, Coma�unity Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant SUBJECT: Establish Public Hearing for the Rezoning Request, ZOA #90-04, by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 38 Attached is the staff report for the above-referenced request. The zoning code requires that the City Council conduct a public hearing for all zoning requests. Staff recommends that the City Council set June 18, 1990 as the date for the public hearing. NII�I/dn M-90-392 4S � 4T � STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE �!� OF PLAN�IVC; C�NSSION DATE ; May 16 , 19 9 0 F(ZIDLEY C(TY COI�ICIL DATE : June 4, 1990 AUTHOR B.,_ D�dn REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE DATA SIZE DENSlTY PRESENT ZONING ADJACENT LAND USES 8� ZON�IG UTL�E$ PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS FlNANCIAL IMPI.JCATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPREF�NSNE PLAN COMPAT�ILITY WITH ADJACENT USES � ZONIVG ENVIRONMENTAL . CONSIDERATIONS STAFF RECOMMEI�ATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION � ZOA ��90-04 Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 33 To rezone Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, from R-3, General Multiple Family Dwelling to C-2, General Busines 6875 Highway 65 N.E. 21,660 square feet R-3, General Multiple Family Dwelling North-R-3, General Multiple Family; East-R-1, Single Family Dwelling; South-R-3, General Multiple Family Dwelling; West-Highway 65 N/A �n No Denial 4U Staff Report ZOA #90-04, Moose Lodge Page 2 Request The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38 from Minneapolis is requesting that Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, be rezoned from R-3, General Multiple Dwelling to C-2, General Business, the same being 6875 Highway 65 N.E. The Moose Lodge will be remodeling the existing building for use as an assembly hall, office space, and kitchen/bar facilities. Site The parcel is located at the intersection of 68th Avenue and Highway 65. Across 68th Avenue to the north is the Sunliner Motel, and located to the south is the Knights of Columbus. The parcel is zoned R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, as is the Sunliner Motel and the Knights of Columbus. The zoning to the east is R-1, Single Family Dwelling. Located on the site is a two story office building, totalling approximately 9,000 square feet. This building had been occupied by Suburban Engineering from 1965 to 1989. Analysis History The parcel has been zoned R-3 since 1958. The first Suburban Engineering building was constructed in I960. At that time, office and lodge uses were allowed as permitted uses within the R-3 zoning district (see attached zoning code). The building was destroyed by the 1965 tornado and was rebuilt the following year. In 1965, the Knights of Columbus constructed the assembly hall located at 6831 Highway 65. At this time, office and assembly uses were still permitted uses in the R-3 zoning district. In 1969, the Zoning Code was re-written, and these uses were excluded from the R-3 zoning district. The Knights of Columbus and the Suburban Engineering building have maintained a"legal, nonconforming" status. As long as these buildings remain occupied with the uses that were existing prior to the zoning change, these buildings will retain their legal, nonconforming status. Traffic The Moose Lodge is proposing to remodel the existing office building in order to provide an assembly hall, office space, and kitchen/bar facilities. The remodeling is necessary in order to accommodate the various activities that will occur on the site. 4V Staff Report ZOA #90-04, Moose Lodge Page 3 These activities include the following: 1. They hold what they term "birthday suppers" once a month. 2. They hold dances on Friday and Saturday evenings. 3. They conduct membership meetings on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays and lst and 3rd Thursdays. The "birthday suppers" and the dances are for members only and are used for fund raising. The Moose Lodge expects approximately 50- 100 persons attending these functions. The site now provides 39 parking spaces; however, the parking lot does not comply with the setback requirements. For the uses proposed, the code requires that 42 spaces be provided on site. The Moose Lodge approached the owner of the Sunliner Motel, Mr. Warren Paulson, about the possibility of using this lot for overflow parking, but this would conflict with the motel's customers. The Knights of Columbus received a special use permit in 1988 to expand their parking lot onto the vacant parcel north of their building. Activities at the Knights of Columbus may prevent the Moose Lodge from sharing these parking facilities. In addition to the lack of parking available on the site, the neighbors adjacent to the site expressed concerns regarding the number of traffic accidents that have which occurred at the intersection of 68th Avenue and Highway 65. These concerns were expressed at a neighborhood meeting conducted on May 9, 1990 by the Moose Lodge. Staff investigated the number of accidents which have occurred at the intersection of 68th Avenue and Highway 65 over the last five years. Staff discovered that only seven accidents have occurred at this intersection, and no accidents have occurred at this intersection since 1987. Compatibility In analyzing a rezoning request, the City must evaluate the compatibility of the new zoning district with surrounding uses and zoning districts. Because the surrounding uses and zoning districts are of a residential character, changing the zoning to C-2, General Business will create the opportunity for more intense uses to occur on the site (see attached list of permitted uses within the C-2 zoning district regulations). The proposed use changes the character of the neighborhood from an office use in which the hours of operation were from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to an assembly use in which the hours of operation are from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 4W Staff Report ZOA #90-04�, Moose Lodge Page 4 In addition to the change in character of the neighborhood, the existing building would need the following variances in order to meet the C-2 zoning district standards: Section 205.14.03.C.(1) Front yard setback of 35 feet reduced to 20.5 feet Section 205.14.03.C.(2).(6) Side yard setback of 35 feet reduced to 27 feet Section 205.14.03.C.(4) Additional setback of 50 feet from a residential district reduced to 6.5 feet Section 205.14.05.0 Number of required parking spaces reduced from 42 to 39 Section 205.14.05.D.(5).(a) Parking setback of 20 feet from the public right-of-way reduced to 6 feet Section 205.14.05.D. (5) .(c) Parking setback of 5 feet from the rear lot line reduced to 0 feet Section 205.14.05.D.(5).(d) Parking setback of 5 feet from the building reduced to 0 feet If the City denied the needed variances, the site would be able to provide only 24 parking spaces. The Knights of Columbus to the south, although currently zoned R- 3, General Multiple Dwelling, would be permitted in the C-2, General Business district. The site meets many of the C-2 zoning district standards, including the standard which requires a 15 foot buffer strip between parking areas and adjacent neighboring residential districts. Recommendation/Stipulations Due to the incompatibility of the proposed use and zoning district with the surrounding neighborhood, the increased traffic and the potential for difficult traffic access onto Highway 65, staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend denial of the rezoning request, ZOA #90-04, to the City Council. Planning Commission Action . The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the request to the City Council. 4X Staff Report ZOA #90-04, Moose Lodge Page 5 Citv Council Recommendation Due to the reasons stated above, staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Planning Commission action and deny the rezoning request, ZOA #90-04. 4Y C2TY Ol� ?ftIDLEY pL�IIdNING COl�II�iIB820�T l�$TZ�1G, ILl1Y 16, 1990 / .... �.... � �LL TO ORDER• � �� , l�,ctinq Chairperson Dean Saba called the May 16,�1990, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ,' ROLL CALL: Members Present: Members Absent: � / � / Dean Saba, Paul Dah3berq, Sue Sherek, Mary Schreiner (for Dave Rondrick), Larry Kuechle,tfor Diane Savaqe) Don Betzol� Others Present: Barb�/Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Joel Cason, Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38 ,% (See attached lists) OTION�y Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to approve the Apri�/25, 1990, Planning Commission minutes as written. f]1 VOICE VOTE, ]1LL VOTINa 71YE, IICTZNG CSAIRPER80I1 8l18A DECLl�RED MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOQSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING• CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING ZOA �90-04, BY THE LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE LODGE 38: To re2one the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, and also the south 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the south 95 feet, from R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 6875 Hiqhway 65 N.E. OT ON by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to open the public hearing. IIPON ]► VOICE VOTE, 11LL VOTING 11YE, 11CTING CBAIRPERSON BABA DECLARED THE 1[OTION Cl�RRIED IINANZMOIISLY lIND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN !1T 7:32 P.M. � Ms. McPherson stated this property is generally located at the intersection of Hiqhway 65 and 68th Avenue N.E. The Sunliner Motel 4Z pLl�NNZNG COIS�iI88ION MBETING. �il�Y 16. 1990 P�G� is directly to the north of the property, and the Knights of Columbus is directly to the south of the property. Ms. McPhezson stated that currently on the site is a two-story office building that was occupied by Suburban Engineering from 1965 to 1989. The parcel has been zoned R-3, General Multiple Famiwas since 1958. The first Suburban Engineering building constructed in 1960. At that time, the zoning code allowed office and lodge uses as permitted uses within the R-3 district. The Suburban Engineering building was destroyed by the 1965 tornado and was reconstructed. The Knights of Columbus constructed their building in 1965. At that time, office and lodqe uses were still permitted uses within the R-3 district. It was not until 2969 that the zoning code was amended to exclude te� tted infC-2, General zoning district. These uses are now only p Business, or higher zoning districts. Ms. McPherson stated the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38 is proposing to remodel the existing building in order to provide an assembly hall, office space, and kitchen/bar facilities. The remodeling is necessary in order to accommodate the activities that will occur on the site. These activities include the following: 1, "Birthday suppers" once a month 2. Dances on Friday and Saturday eveninqs 3. Membership meetings r a�s ofCeach mo th rth �esdays and first and third Thu y Ms. McPherson stated the birthday suppers and the dances are for members only and are used for raising funds for the Moose Lodge. The Moose Lodge expects 50-100 persons to att �o er e the parking Currently the site provides 39 parking spaces; lot does not comply with the zoninq code setback requirements. For the uses proposed, the zoning code would require 42 spaces on site. Ms. McPherson stated the Moose Lodge has approached the owner of the Sunliner Motel, Mr. Warren Paulson, about the possibility of using that lot for overflow parking: but Mr. Paulson has indicated that he needs his parkinq area to provide space for over-the-road truckers who use his facility during the week and weekends. Ms. McPherson stated the Rniqhts of Columbus received a special use permit in 1988 to expand their parking lot onto the vacant parcel north of their building.�e �oose Lo getfromisharinqathese parking of Colwnbus may prevent facilities. Ms. McPherson stated the Moose Lodge conducted a neiqhbcrhood meeting on May 9. In adr ssed concern lab ut thernumbervofltraffic site, the neighbors exp . . . pLP►NNING COAII►II88ION MEETING, MAY 16, 1990 PAGE 3 accidents at the intersection of 68th Avenue and Highway 65. Staff investigated this concern and found that in the last five years, there have only been seven accidents at that intersection and no accidents have occurred at that intersection since 1987. Ms. McPherson stated that when the City evaluates rezoning requests, the City needs to look at the compatibility of the proposed use or the proposed zoning district with the surroundinq uses and districts. The surrounding uses and zoning districts are of a residential character and rezoning this property from R-3, Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, will create the opportunity for more intense uses to occur on this site, should the Moose Lodge vacate this building. The proposed use also Changes the character of the neighborhood from an office use where the hours of operation occurred primarily between 8:00-9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to an assembly use where the hours of operation will occur in the evening hours from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Ms. McPherson stated that in order to bring the property into compliance with the C-2, General Business, district zoning standards, the City would have to grant seven variances. The most important variances would be those for the parking setbacks. If the City denied those parkinq variances, the site would only provide 24 spaces. Ms. McPherson stated that although the Knights of Columbus building is also in an R-3 zone, they do meet many of the C-2, General Business, district zoning standards, the most important of which is the 15 foot buffer strip between the parkinq area and the residential area. Ms. McPherson stated that due to the incompatibility of the proposed use and zoning district with the surrounding neiqhborhood, the increased traffic and the potential for difficult traffic access onto Highway 65, staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend denial of the rezoning request, ZoA #90-04. Mr. Kuechle asked if there are any plans to generally rezone this whole area. Ms. McPherson stated staff has talked about rezoning the properties north of Rice Creek from the industrial use to a business use, because those properties are more of a retail nature. However, staff has not explored the possibility of rezoning the property in question and the Knights of Columbus property to anything other than what they are zoned now. Mr. Dahlberg asked if staff looked at this property relative to keeping it as an office use. If so, what variances might be required if was occupied as an office use again or what the implications of its present condition are? Can it meet the required parking for an office use with the current R-3 zoning? � : ZNa C014IZSBION MBETING. �Y 16. 1990 B�GB 4 Ms. lscPherson stated ehe did not analyze the parkinq spaces required; however, due to the fact that there �ras an off ce use on the site up to one year ago, the property would maintain its legal nonconforming status if it was occupied aqain with an officarkin. At that time, staff would have to look at the number of p 9 spaces needed for a particular office use. Ms. Dacy stated there is approximately 9,000 sq. ft. on the site. Dividing that by 250 sq. ft. per parkinq space, 36 parking spaces would be required for an office use and there are that many spaces on the site. Mr. Joel Cason, 4133 5th Street N.E. , stated he is representing the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38. He stated this Lodge is the second oldest lodge in the country. They have been in existence over 85 years. They have about 900 members, but only about 100- 125 attend the bigger functions. They average 85-100 people on a Friday or Saturday night. They are civic-minded qroup and have helped out various organizations in the northeast community. Mr. Cason stated they were located in Minneapolis at 14th/Monroe Street behind Banks, but the City of Minneapolis has purchased their building and they must find a new facility. They are looking for a fresh start and the opportunity to grow. They looked at several locations before finding this site. This is a building they can rehab but yet is not too expensive. It is a good location also because it is on the busline, and many of their members do not drive anymore. They would not expect to remain inears s theW location a great length of time, and maybe within 5-6 y Y would need to look for or build a larger facility. Mr. Cason stated they have approached the owner of � and itlwas M o t e l a n d t h e K ni ghts of Columbus for overflow parking, his understanding at that time that there was no pr o b l e m u s i n g t h e Knights o f Co o�e the case,�and there could be a�parking problem doesn't seem t when both facilities have functions. the neigh8ors Mr. Cason stated that at the neighborhood meetinlan to rehab the expressed concern about noise. He stated they p building and would put in the insulation needed so there would not be a noise problem. They might consider puttinq th He statedathey stairs which would help with the noise problears with adjacent have been in the same location for 35 Y olice or residential uses and never had any problems with the p neiqhbors. The Moose Lodge is more of a private club. It is not a bar. They would be good neighbors. Ms. Schreiner asked where the Moose Lodge members are located. 4CC PIi,iv"alZNG COIrII�IISSION ISEETING. l�AY 16, 1990 PAGE _'� Mr. Cason stated their members come from Fridley, Columbia Heiqhts, Hilltop, Blaine, and a large number from Northeast Minneapolis. Mr. Frend Wadsworth of Park Realty stated that he represents the owner of the building, Robert Mender, who lives in California. He stated that they have been trying to find some other use for the building, but think the use of the building by the Moose Lodge will be a good use for it and will probably be an upgrade for the building, despite the fact that some variances are needed. He would hate to see this rezoning turned down for an office use that might be able to use the building the way it is. Mr. Richard French, representing the Knights of Columbus, stated there must have been some misunderstanding because the Knights of Columbus will not be able to provide over£low parking for the Moose Lodge. He stated the Knights of Columbus spent $100,000 last year to acquire an adjacent lot for more parking for their own use. They did extensive landscaping and put in a privacy fence between them and the residential neighbors. It is not possible on a Friday or Saturday night to provide parking for both their halls plus some for another lodge. If the Moose Lodge can provide their own parking on site, then the Knights of Columbus would not mind having them for neighbors. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if the Knights of Columbus parking is full, where does the overflow go? Mr. French stated that their parking facility has proved to be adequate. There have only been 1-2 exceptions, and they have received special permission from the Police Department to be allowed to park off the paving on the west side of the service drive. Mr. Rollie Jergens, 54th Avenue/7th Street (Moose Lodge member), stated he has lived here for about 28 years. Fridley is a nice area, and he appreciates living here. Apparently the parking is the basis of the problem in approving the rezoning. They had thought there would be some cooperation from the Knights of Columbus for excess parking, but that does not seem to be the case. Their lodge has gone out of its way to be as beneficial to this area as the Knights of Columbus. They have had no cooperation from the City of Minneapolis, and they thought they would have no problem in Fridley. Financially, this building is perfect. A lot of their members live in the Fridley area. But, if they are going to be short on parking, there is not much they can do about it. Ms. Viola Porter, 6870 Channel Road N.E. , stated they live directly behind the old Suburban Engineering parking lot. She is representing herself, her husband, and some of her neighbors. Their major concern is that this is just not an appropriate use for this property adjoining a residential neighborhood. As she understands it, the Moose Lodge would be open seven days a week 4DD .. wv ��_ t990 PAGE 6 gi,l�TdNZI�Ta COl+II�I88ION 1SEETINv from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. This �eans constant traffic, parking, and noise. There is inadequate parking, and they cannot qet any additional parkinq from the Sunliner ldotel or the Rnights of Any Columbus. The Lodge's membership ranges from 400 - 1►2 e� in the Moose Lodge member, nationwide, can 9� e° has M looke� at other county. She stated the Moose Lodq alternatives to gain more parkinq, and one alternative iut in ua down the bank at the back end of her property and p because then there =etaining wall. That is not acceptable to them, and the would be no barrier or buffer zone between her property Moose Lodge property. The other alternative was the construction of a two-story parking ramp which Would also be totally unacceptable right next to a residential neiqhborhood. Ms. Porter stated the residents on Lucia Lane and Channel Road are opposed to this rezoning and the use of the property by the Moose Lodge, and she submitted a petition to the Planninq Commission. O�+t TION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Ms. Schreiner, to receive Petition No. 6-1990. DPON I► VOICE VOTE, 71LL VOTZNG !►YE, ACTI�IG CBAIRPERSON BABA DECLARED THE I�IOTION CARRIED IINANIK0�8LY. Mr. Bill Wharton, 6887 Channel Road N.E., stated that he has lived here for 20 years. He stated he objected to the use of this property by the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No. 38 or anYroVideaa usage. He has nothing against the Moose Lodge. They p commendable service to the community, but he just did not believe that a lodge is a pzoper use for that location. The neiqhbcrs are concerned about parking; they are concerned about turning that area of Fridley into a"booze strip". There is already a facility in this area that serves liquor. This is a residential area, and he commended the Plannin s�n f den al f thi rezoningcrequesttion to the Planning Commis (Moose Lodqe member), Mr. Forrest Welton, 4900 - 4th Street N.E. ort MooseHeart which stated the Moose Lodge locally and abroad supp ens to the takes care of women and children if somethinq happ husband or father who taas a Mcose Lodge member, and MooseHaven for the elderly. It is a working man's lodge; and it is for the people by the people. It is not a prosperous orqanization. Mr. Lyle Quam, 6895 Channel Road N.E., stated he has lived here since 1954. He stated he has nothing against the Moose Lodge. His father was a member of the Moose Lodge for about five years. They are concerned about the parking; and when there is a big function, where will the people park? The streets are too narrow for parking. Another problem is the traffic. TherHe aia not believe with the motel and the Rnights of Columbus. this property is a suitable location for a lod9e• 4EE �'NING COI+Q+IISSZON KEETING. 1[AY 16. 1990 PAG� MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Ruechle, to close the public hearing. IIPON !1 VOIC$ VOT$, 71LL VOTIN(i 71YS� ACTING CBAIRPERSON BABA DECLARED TH8 �LOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIIBLY AND THE PIIBLIC HE1�lRIN�i CLOSED AT 8:10 P.M. Mr. Dahlberg stated there appears to be 45 parking spaces on the site plan; however, the staff report says there are only 39 spaces. There is no way of tellinq if these 45 spaces are in conformance as far as width, so that might not be entirely accurate. If the rezoning is recommended for approval, wouldn't the Moose Lodge have to bring the parking into compliance? Ms. McPherson stated that is correct, or they could apply for variances for the setbacks that currently do not meet code. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if variances were granted for parking setbacks, would the spaces have to be striped at 10 ft. x 20 ft.? Ms. McPherson stated that is correct. Mr. Dahlberg stated that if there are 39 possible parking spaces on the site and the requirement is 42, then they are only short 3 spaces. However, if there are 45 parking spaces as shown on the site plan, and the requirement is 42, then there is not a problem relative to the zoning code requirement, assuminq all the variances have been granted. Ms. Sherek stated that since there is some consideration for reducing the parking stall requirements to 9 feet, would that apply in this case? Ms. Dacy stated the intent of the City Council's informal discussion was that high volume uses would maintain the 10 foot parking width. They did discuss the 9 foot wide stalls for apartment buildinqs. This property is zoned R-3, but, given the intent of the Council's discussions, staff would require 10 foot wide spaces on this site. Mr. Dahlberg asked if the Moose Lodge has applied for variances, will be applying for variances, or are they not required at this stage? Ms. Dacy stated the process the Moose Lodge is taking is to first see whether or not the City will even consider rez �rien thee property. If the City Council does rezone the property, Y are stating that the C-2 district is compatible at this particular location and that would almost predispose the qranting of those variances. That brings up another part of this issue and that is that if, for some reason, the Moose Lodge's purchase agreement would fall through, there would be a decision on the record to 4FF rezone this property to C-2. �hat the City will probably do and what has been the City's past policy is to withhold the eecond and final zeading of the zezoning until they are assured that what is proposed for the site during the process is going to occur. Mr. Dahlberg stated that there is no refuting the fact that the lsoose Lodge is a reputable and welcome orqanization in any community; however, this is a difficult situation from the stand- point that it is an existing site that is limited in size to accommodate the kind of parking requirement that weuld be anticipated for a use such as a Moose Lodge in this building. It becomes difficult to say the City does not want a Moose Lodge in Fridley, because, in his opinion, they would probably be very welcome. He stated that anybody that comes into or is in the community and wants to make changes and/or modificai=tue of thatr property must conform to the given ordinances. BY e$t this the Plannin sit �isslnot m appropriate t duee to � the�factors and particular conditions outlined by staff. Ms. Schreiner concurred. She stated another important factor the Planning Commission should take into consideration is that lar use of this property by the Moose Lodqe would change the regu of the site from daytime hours (which it has been for the last 20 years) to niqht time hours. There will be more evening traffic and noise when people are at home trying to enjoy the peace and quiet of their residential homes. Ms. Sherek stated she had two points to make: (1) If this was a special use permit request specific to the user, this mig =o e�y different decision. But, if they rezoned this piece of p P to C-2; and, if at some point in time, the Moose Lodge moved out in 4-5 years, they will not have the level of contro2 ovsheflives owners or tenants as they do with the R-ion �n og�she,knows about very close to the Fridley American Leg� parking deficits. Some eveninqs it is diff obi �S° g S e�stated street because o f t h e traffic and parking p this is a difficult decision for her because her parents have been members of this particular Moose Lodge for over 40 years. �o riate she did not think this proposal by the Moose Lodge is app P for this site. Z+ir. Saba stated that any request to rezone property from residential to commercial should be taken very seriously, and they should look at the long ranu=s ofno eration andythe trafficdinethe also concerned about the ho p e is a very reputable evening. He also agreed that the Moose �9 He hoped they could organization and an asset to any community. find another location in Fridley. O�i TION by Mr. Dahlberg, seconded by Ms. Sherek�he �y 1 O der of City Council denia l o f rezonin q, ZOA #90-04, by 4GG PLANNING COMMI88ION KEETING. MAY 16, 1990 BAG� Moose Lodge No. 38 to rezone the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the north 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, and also the south 95 feet of Lots 14 and 15, Brookview Addition, except the west 22 feet of the south 95 feet, from R-3, General Multiple Dwelling, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 6875 Highway 65 N.E. IIPON A VOIC$ VOTB, 11LL VOTZNG 71YE, 71CTING CBAIRPBRSON BABA DECLARED THE KOTION CARRIED QNANIMOIISLY. Ms. Dacy stated that at the June 4 meeting, the City Council will establish a public hearing for June 18, 1990. 2. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION SAV �90-02 BY THE CITY OF FRIDLEY: To vacate that part of Broad Avenue lying nort�i of the westerly extension of the southeast line of Lot 26, Block C, Riverview Heights and lying southerly of the westerly extension of the northwest line of said Lot 26, Block C, Riverview Heights, generally located north of Lafayette Street and south of Mississippi Boulevard. Ms. McPherson stated the purpose of this meeting is to qather as much testimony and information from the surrounding property owners as possible. The Fridley City Manager is working with the Coon Rapids City Manager regarding this issue, so staff is recommending that the Planning Commission not take any action at this meeting, but rather just gather information from the neiqhborhood. Ms. McPherson stated the City -of Fridley is proposing to vacate that portion of the Broad Avenue right-of-way which lies north of Lafayette Street in Fridley �and ends at the Coon Rapids/Fridley border. This is in response to a Ietter the City received from a neighbor and property own$r, Gerald Reierson, 621 Lafayette Street, who offered to purchas;� Lot 26 from the City for approximately $500. The City is loaking at possibly combining Lot 26 with the vacated right-of-wa�!to create a buildable lot for a single family home. / Ms. McPherson s ted the site is currently zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as i�the surrounding properties to the north, east, and south. Curr ntly, within the right-of-way, the neighbor to the west in Coo�Rapids has fenced and maintained the public riqht-of- way. In addition, there is a foot path along the east line of the right-of ay which connects to a five foot bituminous bikeway/ walkway which the City of Coon Rapids constructed in 1974. Ms. Pherson stated the previously mentioned fence was constructed in 971. In 19'73, the City of Fridley received a similar vacation r est from Kay Olson, the previous owner of Lot 26, before the ity of Fridley acquired it as a tax forfeit lot. This vacation �was never completed. In 1974, the City of Coon Rapids proposed to 4HH reopen the Broad �venue riqht-of-way ni d8 ul a dc to Lafayette w i t h i n t h e r i q h t- o f-wa y from Mississipp' Street. !,t that time, the Fridley City Coun�sed the reopen ng petitions regarding this subject, one which opp and one which was i�n9cted and the pr s nt ps tuationbel stsY� the street was not cons Ms. McPherson stated the City of Fridley has four /o,ptions it can explore to resolve this issue: � 1, Leave the property as it is now. /�` 2. The City could vacate the right-of-�way and combine it With Lot 26 to create a buildable,iot. This buildable lot would then need to be declar �'"excess" and conveyed to a new property vwner. 3. The City could vacate the r westerly neighbor who has i way. 4. The City could choose extending Broad Avenu Mississippi Boulevard. � �of-way and sell it to the maintaining the riqht-of- work with Coon Rapids in from Lafayette Street to Ms. McPherson stated that no ally a vacateoes toh ne propertY divided in half, and half of t right-of-way 9 on the other on one side and the other haI goes to the property side. However, in this i stance, since the right-of-way is entirely within the City of ridley and is in one single plat, if the City vacated the right of-way, it would accrue to Lot 26. Ms. McPherson stated th t�hichever option the City of Fridley chooses, the City of C n Rapids Planning staff has recommended that some type of pedes�rian access remain between Coan Rapids and Fridley. The path onJ� he Fridley side is heavily worn indicating that children and adxilts use it to a�c a Sand hvi ce� versa for Coon which is located at 5th/East R y er R arks. Rapids residents v' iting Fridle and Fridley p Ms. McPherson sta ed 6taff is not making any recommendation at this time. They are ecommending the Planning Commission conduct this vacation as a lic hearing and take testimony from those in the audience, but ot take any action. Ms. McPherso stated the Engineering Department has recommended the City maint in a 15 foot utility/sewer ea�e i�ayaeasemente could riqht-of-w y line. She believed a bikeway/ be incorp rated into that. Mr. Dai� berg stated that t oftwas is gvacated a a d half lwas added typical when a public righ Y ------ -;tG'.. : - ? - '- ., � .2=; �„ o, �1'fc: G'LFr - • I � i- _.. � .�.. _ L�ii � ; ---'i'-i i � K!`r� ::�M ts Q ZOA 4�90-04 Moose Lodge ;, - � •�.....�y r i �' � � .� � t � �� ' � '�•ar. � }, : ' ' k � . __�b""�."�� _ y' 7 .. � _ _ . �.., % _ - — --- - - ;i . ��' � 5� . �•. . _ � ��. / / ��:;: (�: r .— .,. * ; � /� ,\ Y . . r i � I� �. 's • S � i�. : A t '�----�- j � � _ '� _ �7 ► i , i I � � ; � _ � � � � , C�, i � ' ,� _ _ . ., � � � 2 � __ �..__.� _____._---- -- - � ' 3 I Cq � i FLOOR PLAN 411 ZOA ��90-04 Moose Lodge 4JJ FLOOR PLAN � O��'E�t r. ia % � > � , � � V ��1�. /�),. � � 1 ZOA ��90-04 Moose Lodge 4KK N l/2 SEC. /3, cirr Of FR, n 13�' 40 � . C � f� I 23 24 ��' � LOCATION MAP i C� �l � i � R ` ZOA �b90-04 Moose Lodge 4LL ZONING MAP I �:.:� r � .. ��....� ZOA 4�90-04 Moose Lodge 4MM ��a �ti ..AVErvuE .. .�a. �--'�-1•t�-Jlr.' . SubuRe�N ENGiNEERtNG PARKING LOT � I g .. �. � e � . � :' u' : u \ '! � � • a s�.�.: t:�k, �o r..+ � SITE PLAN there was enough open area parking in addition to the garages. mr. Filister said that there will be more paxking area available than will be used. The City Engineer said that his staff would check �N N the parking requirements. There follawed a discussion at the Council. Table while look' g at the plot plans. Mr. F ilister said that they were working n the landscaping plan nvw. MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the request, s ject to the stipulations of the Building Standards - Design ontrol and revie�w of the revised plot plan by the Building I pector, and submittinq the landscaping plan. The motion was seconded and upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkh declared the motion carried unanimously. 18, 1968- 1. 1728 /FEET TO 27 28 FEET 10 517 The City Engineer said at the Board of Appeals had denied this request for waiver for construction of a house because of an unusual sewer easem . He said that this is a corner lot and the 20' sewer easement uts through. Councilman Sheridan commented that this lot came bef re the Council once before. Councilman Harris asked if there s anyth ing on th is lot now. The City Engi:neer said that it w s vacant. There follawed a discussion at the Council tabl while lool:ing at the half section map. The result of the dis ssion was that possibly an alternate plan could be devised, uch as moving the garage back further�, or making a tuck- under g age. It was suggested by Councilman Liebl that this lot shoul be used either by trying to put a house on it, or th e City usin it, and he suggested that the City Engineer should talk to th applicant about alternate plans, which could be accommodated this lot. 2. A REOUEST FOR AN ADDITION TO EXISTING NON-CONFORMING SPECIAL USE PERMIT STRUCTURE, (OFFICE BUILDING IN AN R-3 ZONING) ALSO SIDE YARD VARIANCE OF SECTION 45.23 FROM 10 FEET 0 INCHES TO 6 FEET 0 INCHES AND REAR YARD VARIANCE SECTION 1 �' `'� 4 l 400 REGUI,AR COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 7, 1968 PAGE 10 45.25 FROM 30 FEET 0 INCHES TO APPROXIMATELY 15 FEET 0 INC�:ES. ON NORTH 95 FEET OF LOTS 14 AND _15 BROOI:VIE�r7 ADDN. TO FRIDLEY SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 68TH AVENUE N.E., AND HIGH- WAY �65 N.E , SAME BEING 6875 HIGHT�7AY #65 N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA (REQUEST BY CAROLYN A. MINDER, 550 RICE CREEY. BOULEVARD, FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA): The City Engineer showed the Council the plans and explained the stipulations imposed by the Board of Appeals. He said that all the objections from the people in the area have been overcome. MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the recommendation of the Board of Appeals. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously,. It was pointed out that they will come bac): with parking lot plans later. MOTION by Councilman Harris to receive the Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of September 18, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. gFCEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BQARD OF APPE�LS MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 1968• � NOTION by Councilman Samuelson to concur and receive the Minutes of the Board of Appeals Meeting of October 2, 1968. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. �ECEIVING THE MINLPrES OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COI�iISSION MEETING OF SEPTEN�ER 23, 1968- MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the Minutes of the Parks and Recreation Com4nission Meeting of September 23, 1968, and concur with their recommendation of naming "Siverts Lane". Seconded by Councilman Samuelson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried unanimously. DISCUSSION REGARDING CFiIES EXCAVATION: 4s. oa 4Pp ZONING � f�� '� �� 45, 07, R-2 District: Uses Permitted. "X ref. 45. O5, �45.19" 1. Uses permitted in R-1 Districts. "X ref. 45.06" 2. Two-family dwellings (Ref. 260) 3. Boarding and lodging houses. (Ref. 70) 45. 071. Two family (only) dwellings; on same level adjacent to one another and aot above or below other dwellings. Except for the resariction noted the provisions applicable to the R-2A Disuict are otherwise the same as in the R-2 Distzict. (Ref. 236. ) 45, 08. R-3 Distr�ct— Uses Permitted. "X ref, 45. OS, 45,19" 1. Uses permitted in R-2 Disaicts. "X ref. 45. 07, 45. 06" 2, Mulciple dwellings and dwelling groups. 3. Automobile courts, hocels, apartmenc hocels, moceis and courisc homes, provided no business shall be conducted except as a service for guesu there- of, accessible to customers from inside the building. 4. Resort transient cabins and housing accomodations and the following acces- sory uses for the accomodation of guests, boat and motor storage and ren- tais, bait shops, dining rooms, saft drink and saack bars, 5. Colleges and Universities, 6. Fraternicy and sorority houses. � Private c2ubs, lodges, libraries and museums, except any that are primar- ily commercial uses, 8. The following uses, but only after securing a use permit fot the establish- ment, recons�uction, structural alteration, enlargement, or moving of any such use, after approval of such permit by the board of appeals and the ciry council, and subject to any conditions imposed by such use permit. as provided in Section 45.40 or other section hereof: a, (Repealed - Ref. 97) b. Clothes cleaning or laundering pick-up stations, clothes pressirig and tailoring shops� and self-service launderies, (Ref. 70) c. Flowet, fruit and vegetable sales and stands. d. Gasoline service stations and accessory greasing, servicing, clean- ing and washing of automobiles, including minor adjustments, and repairs, but not general repairs. overhauling, rebuilding, de- molition or spray painung, e. Offices and office buildings for business and professional uses. in- cl�ding banks, medical and dental clinics. f. Public offices and of�ce buildings, police and fire stations. post offices. g, Public uality offices and office buildings, telephone exchanges, uansformer stations, electric substations or pumping stations. R- 2 DISTRICT USES PERMI TTED LIAfITED MULTIPLE DWELLING h. Restauranu, refreshment stands, but not any selling or serving of 5? "`�b�7 alcoholic beverages. 58 R-2A DI STRI CT USES PERh91 TTED USES PERMITTED R-3 DISTRICT MULTIPLE DWELLING a 45.07. R-3, R-3A DISTRICT REGULATIONS 45.071. Uses Permitted 1. Principal Uses A, fl-3 General Multiple Dwelling Districts 1) Multiple dwellings and multiple dwelling complexes 2) Hotels, apartment hotels, motels 3) Lodging and boarding houses 4) ColZeges and Universities 5) Fraternity and sorority houses 6) One and two family dwellings 7) Churches, parish houses, convents, child nurseries, nursery schools, and private schools for educational purposes similar to public elementary secondary schools 8) Agriculture, gardening, truck gardening 9) Townhouses, undez the conditions stated in the townhouse development section 45.14 B. R-3A Apartment and Multiple Dwelling Districts Apartc�ents and'multiple dwellings only,containing three (3) or more dwelling units. The provisions applicable to the R-3A district are otherwise the same as in the R-3 district, except for the area requirements as noted in section 45.073. 2. Accessory Uses A. Parking areas and garages B. Private recreational facilities includfng svicrning pools and tennis courts, intended 'solely for the use and enjoyment of the resi- den[s of the principal use and their guests. C. Accessory uses shall include services for teaants provided they are provided only for the residents of the principal use and their guests aad have no advertising or display visible from thc outside of the building. Not more than 10 percent of the gross floor area of a dwelling �y d� devoted to these accessory uses. 27 45.07 4 Q �°l l�� t � �.-1 ��E � B-3, R-3A DISTRICT REGULATIONS Uses Permitted 205.14 C�-2 (�Ai. BOSD�S I�T.S'7Ri(T R�ATIDl�S i� �. �}� �. pI�IIC�� S. �e fallvwing nze principal ises in C-2 Districts: (1) All uses allowed under C-1 Principal Uses and Qt-1 Principal Uses of this Ct�apter. � (2) Off ioe facil ities, including general business of f ices, corporate headquarter facilities and major employment of f ioes. , (3) Theaters, lodges and assembly facilities not incl uding driv�in theaters. (4) CarIIr�ercial recreation�� p�ol halls, bowling alleys and health � fitness oenters not including aassage parlors. (5) C1ass I, II and III Restaurants. (Ref. 900) (6) Vocational trade schools, busiress schools, a�Ileges or �niversities. (7) Mortuaries. (8) Off ioes. (9) Day care centers. (10) Hatels and motels. (11) Museuns and art galleries. (12) Department stor� and variety stores. (13) Other retail, wholesale or servioe activities which deal directly with the customer for whom the goocs or servioes are furnisheo ano are similaz to those specifically allc�wed abo�ve. (14) Haspitals, nursing hanes, acnvalesoent iiames and homes for the eldezly. (Ref. 888) (15) Liqu�r stores, selling package goals. (16) Sanks or other financial institutians. B- Aoa�sso�cy �es. �e fallawing are accessory uses in C-2 Districts: (1) Si�s. (2) Off-street pArking facilities. (3) Off-street loading facilities. (�) Laboratories, such as medical, c7ental or optical, anc3 other nonoffensive laboratories accessory to permitted uses on the �topertj►. ( S) Storage of iner�andise, solely 3ntended to be r eta il ed by the gincipal use. t6) Solar energy devices as an integral part of the Fs incipal str ucture. li/t� 4RR 205.14.01. � �• � : n � i� . � � a� 205.C2-1 � .�-� CITY Ol F1;IAT.EY PCT I'i ION CU'.1I:R SHEL•'T Petition No. 6-1990 May lo, 1990 Date F.eceived . Opposed to Rezoning of property at Highway #65 and 68th Avenue Cbject �__ (6875 Highway #65) as applied for by the Loyal Order of Moose, Lodge #38. Formerly occupied by Suburban Engineering. Date P�tition Checked IIy Per.cent Signing Referred to City Council Disposition 4SS 4TT May 1, 199� WH�REAS: the Loyal Order of Moose Zodge #3$ of ��eapolis has applied for rezoning to C-2 the property at Highway 65 NE and 68th. Avenue NE, riamely 6875 Highway 65 NE, formerly occupied by the Suburban Engineering Corporation WHEREAS: in our judgement there is inadequate onsite parking for the proposed use of the property by the Moose Zodge WHEREAS: in our judgement the inadequacy of existing parking facilities would lead to overflow parking on 68th. Ave. NE� Channel Road NE, and probably the Knighta of Colwnbus parking lot, the Sunliner Motel parking lot, and Lucia Lane NE WHEREAS: the nighttime noise, additional treffic and parking problems that would be generated by the Moose Lodge ere not compatible with the adjoining residential property WHER�AS: the said property has been used as a profesaional office facility with no nightime activity for epproximately 25 years and is auited to that use, and as such has not caused conflict with adjacent residential and commercial properties THEREFORE: We, the undersigned, object to the proposed rezoning of said property to C-2, end fl�rther petition that the use of said property be confined to that of professional office fa.cility. 4UU May 1, 1990 VPH�REAS: the Zoyal Order of Moose Lodge #38 of Minneapolis has applied for rezoning to C-2 the property at Highway 65 NE and 68th. Avenue NE, namely 6875 Highway 65 NE, formerly occupied by the Suburban Engineering Corporation WHEREAS: in our judgement there is inadequate onsite parking for the proposed use of the�property by the l�oose Zodge W'HEREAS: in our judgement the inadequacy of existing parking fecilities would lead to overflow parking on 68th. Ave. NE, Channel Road NE, and probably the Knights of Colwnbus parking lot� the Sunliner �otel parking lot, and I,ucia Lane NE WHEREAS: the nighttime noise, additiona.l traffic and parking problems that would be generated by the Moose Lodge are not compatible with the adjoining reaidential property WHER�AS: the said property has been used as a professional office fa,cility with no nightime ectivity for spproximately 25 years and is auited to that uae, and as such has not caused conflict with adjacent residential and commercial properties THEREFORE: We, the undersigned, object to the proposed rezoning of said property to C-2, and i�u�ther petition that the use of said property be confined to that of professional office facility. .� May 1, 1990 WH�REAS: the I,oyal Order of Moose I,odge #38 of Minneapolis has applied for rezoning to C-2 the property at Highway 65 NE and 66th. Avenue NE, namely 6875 HiBhvnay 65 NE, formerly occupied by the Suburban Engineering Corporation WHEREAS: in our judgement there is inadequate onsite parking for the proposed use of the property by the Moose Zodge WHEREAS: in our judgement the inadequacy of existing parking fecilities would lead to overflow parking on 66th. Ave. NE, Chanxiel Road NE, and probably the Knights of Columbus paxking lot, the Sunliner D�otel parking lot, and Lucia I,ane NE WHEREAS: the nighttime noise, additional traffic and parking problems that would be generated by the Moose Zodge are not compatible with the edjoining residential property WHER�AS: the said property has been used as a professional office facility with no nightime activity for spproximately 25 years and is auited to that use, and as such has not caused canflict with adjacent residential and commercial properties THEREFORE: We, the undersigned, object to the propoaed rezoning of said property to C-2, and flxrther petition that the use of said property be confined to that of professional office facility. 4WW �ay 1, 1990 WHEREAS: the I,oyal Order of Moose Zodge #38 of Minneapolis has applied for rezoning to C-2 the property et Highway 65 NE and 66th. Avenue NE, namely 6875 Highway 65 NE, formerly occupied by the Suburban Engineering Corporation W�HERF.AS: in our judgement there is inadequate oneite parking for the proposed use of the property by the ffioose Lodge iKHEREAS: in our judgement the inadequecy of existing parking facilities would lead to overflow parking on 68th. Ave. NE, Channel Road NE, and probably the Knights of Colwnbus parking lot, the Sunliner D�otel parking lot, and Lucia Lane NE WHEREAS: the nighttime noise, additional traffic and parking problems that would be genereted by the Moose Zodge are not compatible with the adjoining residential property WHEREAS: the said property has been used as a professional office facility with no nightime activity for approximately 25 years and is suited to that use, and as such has not caused conflict with adjacent residential and commercial properties THEREFORE: We, the undersigned, object to the proposed rezoning of said property to C-2, and i�irther petition thst the uae of said property be confined to that of professional office facility. � � cinroF FR! DLEY C011/LMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT' MEMORANDUM DATE: May 17, 1990 , TO: William Burns, City Manager �,�� FROM: SUBJECT: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Special Use Permit, SP #90-03, by Bob Ring of Bob's Amoco Attached is the staff report for the above-referenced request. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request to the City Council. The following stipulations were recommended : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. Approval of the variance request, VAR #90-04. Joint driveway/parking easements shall be recorded against both the Amoco and the VFW parcels. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. The existing mercury light standards shall be replaced with more modern high pressure sodium standards. Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Planning Commission action and approve the special use permit request to construct the pump islands and construct a car wash. MM/dn M-90-251 5 5A � � . STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE C�NQ� pLAN�NV(` COM��NSSION DATE : April >>, 1990 FIZlDLEY (:ITY COl�1C�L DATE : May 21, 1990, June 4, 19901uJT►�OR MM�_ dn_ REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE DATA SIZE DENSITY PRESENT ZONING ADJACENT LAND USES $� Z�%:i�G UTllTE$ PARK DEDICATION ANALYSIS F�IANCIAL IMPt_ICATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPREFEJ�StVE PLAN COMPATBILtTY WITH ADJACENT USES � Z�ONNG ENVIRONMENTAL C►ONSIDERATIONS STAFF RECOMMEI�ATION APPEALS RECOMMENDATiON PLANNKVG COMMISSION RECOAN�AENDATION � SP 4�90-03 Bob Ring of Bob's Amoco Allow a car wash at an automotive service station and to reconstruct the pump islands. 7680 Highway 65 N.E. 29,040 square feet M-1, Light Industrial M-1, Light Industrial to south and west; C-3, General Shopping to east; Spring Lake Park to north (C-2, Neighborhood and Service Center Commercial District) Yes Yes Remedial system for groundwater contamination to be installed on site. Approval with stipulations Approval with stipulations 5B Staff Report SP #90-03, Bob's Amoco Page 2 Request Bob Ring of Bob's Amoco is requesting that a special use permit be granted to allow a car wash addition to an automotive service station. This request is located on Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. Site The site is currently zoned M-1, Light Industrial. The zoning to the north in Spring Lake Park is C-2, Neighborhood and Service Center Commercial District. The zoning to the south and west is M-1, Light Industrial; zoning to the east is C-2, General Business. Currently located on site is an automotive service station, a small convenience store, and gas pumps. In addition to the special use permit, the petitioner has applied for a rezoning from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. Analysis In 1985, the petitioner was granted a special use permit to convert an existing service bay to a drive-in/back-out car wash. The petitioner is proposing to construct a 17' x 48' car wash addition to the rear of the building, which would replace the existing car wash. The bay in which the existing car wash is located will be converted back into a service bay and may be used for interior storage of the dumpster and other automotive related items. The petitioner is also proposing to remove the existing pumps and pump islands and to replace these with new pump islands and a new layout (see attached site plan). The special use permit for a car wash is a requirement under the C-2 zoning district regulations. While a car wash is not considered an accessory use under the M-1 district, the petitioner would be required to apply for a special use permit in order to relocate and reconstruct the pump islands. The proposed pump layout will help to decrease traffic congestion at the site while improving traffic flow through the site. In addition, two driveways close to the Osborne Road/service road intersection will be closed. This will help reduce confusion at this intersection. The proposed plan will improve the general appearance of the building as well as improve the landscaping at the site (see attached variance report for other site plan alternatives). In order to construct the proposed site plan, the petitioner will need two variances of which the Appeals Commission on March 20, 1990 recommended approval to the City Council. These variances include a reduction in the building setback to the side lot line and a reduction in the required hard surface setback. During the Appeals Commission process, it was noted that the proposed site 5C Staff Report SP #90-03, Bob's Amoco Page 3 plan would have some impact to the adjacent VFW site to the west. The proposed site plan indicated that the existing driveway and access between the VFW and the Amoco site would be closed off. The petitioner and representatives from the VFW met with City staff on Thursday, March 29, 1990 to discuss these traffic issues. It was agreed that the petitioner would leave the existing opening as it is to provide access from the VFW site. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the special use permit, SP #90-03, to reconstruct the pump islands and to construct a car wash, with the following stipulations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. Approval of the variance request, VAR #90-04. Joint driveway/parking easements shall be recorded against both the Amoco and the VFW parcels. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. The existing mercury light standards shall be replaced with more modern high pressure sodium standards. Planninct Commission Action The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request to the City Council. The Commission amended stipulation #5 to read: 5. The existing florescent light standards shall be replaced with more modern high pressure sodium or mercury vapor standards. Citv Council Action Staff recommends that the City Council approve the request with the stipulations as amended. rl!.' pLANNING CO1+II+IISSION MB$TING. !►PRIL 11. 1990 PAGE 6 issues of variances, particularly the lot size requirement. By rezoning from M-1 to C-2 zoning, the parcel complies w' 'the lot size requirement. OM TION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Saba o close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, lrLL VOTING A CBAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED ]�TD THE PIIB SEl�RI1�lG CL08ED AT 7:55 P.M. MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, s onded by Mr. Dahlberg, to recommend to City Council approval Rezoning, ZOA #90-03, by Bob's Amoco, to rezone Lot 1, Blo 1, Lampert's Addition, from M-1, Light Industrial, to , General Business, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N� .(Amoco Oil Service Station), with the stipulation that varia�e request, VAR #90-04, be approved. IIPON�� VOICE VOTE, liLL VOTING l�YE, C8liIRP8R80N BETZOLD DECLARED T$E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOOSLY. �3. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP �90-03 BY BOB'S AMOCO: Per Section 205.14.O1.C.(6) of the Fridley City Code to allow a motor vehicle wash establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 (Amoco Oil Service Station). MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and open the public hearing. OPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED TH� MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:56 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated that currently on the site is a 3-bay service station, a small convenience store, and gas pumps laid out with one gas pump on the north side of the site and two on the east side of the site. One of the service bays is currently being used as a drive-in, back-out car wash. The petitioner is proposing to convert the existing car wash back into a service bay and to construct a 17 ft. by 48 ft. car wash addition on the west side of the building. The petitioner is also relocating the gas pumps in a new alignment; and in this process, is proposing to close the two driveways closest to the intersection of Osborne Road and the service drive on the east. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner also requested variances to the side yard setback and.the 20 ft. required hard surface setback. The Appeals Commission recommended to City Council approval of these two variances. 5E pLANNING COIdMI88ION KS$TING, �PRIL 11. 1990 PAGE 7 Ms. McPherson stated that under the C-2 zoning, a special use permit is required for a gas station and for the car wash as an accessory use. Ms. McPherson stated several different pump layouts were discussed by staff at the Appeals Commission. One was to realign the pumps so they were more of a north/south alignment instead of the proposed 45 degree, and also a 30 degree alignment which was discussed by the petitioner. These layouts were explored by staff and the petitioner. Ms. McPherson stated the Appeals Commission concluded that the proposed 45 degree layout for the pumps would be the best in terms of keeping traffic flowing in a more circular pattern and to preserve adequate space for vehicles waiting for service and for maneuverability on site. Ms. McPherson stated that also at the Appeals Commission some issues relating to the relationship of this site to the VFW site were discussed. Staff has met with the petitioner and representatives from the VFW. The petitioner was originally proposing to fulfill the code requirement and close the driveway that is currently used by people exiting the VFW site. It was concluded that this driveway should remain open to allow a safety valve for the people exiting the VFW site. In addition, there was a building inspection question about an existing window at the northeast corner of the VFW building, and it was determined by staff that the window is in compliance with fire and building codes and will not need to be removed as was first thought. Ms. McPherson stated staff recommend to City Council request with the following 1. 2. 3. 4. Ls recommending the approval of this stipulations: Planning Commission special use permit The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. Approval of the variance request, VAR #90-04. Joint driveway/parking easements shall be recorded against both the Amoco and the VFW parcels. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. 5. The existing mercury light standards shall be replaced with more modern high pressure sodium standards. Mr. Betzold asked if staff felt this expansion will result in an overuse of this site. He is concerned about the fact that there is already a lot of traffic in this area. 5F �L!►NNING COI�IIdIBBION 1�ETI�G. �PRIL il. 1990 P�GE 8 Ms. McPherson stated that is true; however, the petitioner is not only expanding the site, but is also workinq to clarify and correct very bad traffic conditions by closinq the driveway and relocating the pumps. Currently, the northernmost pump on the eite is very close to and almost in front of an existing driveway. Vehicles trying to enter the site will run into vehicles tryinq to gas up at the pumps. By relocating the car wash, this will eliminate vehicles backing up into a lane of traffic after exiting the car wash, and there should be adequate Btacking space on the eouth end of the site to nccommodate vehicles waitinq to enter the car wash. Mr. Dahlberg asked if there is some intent to shorten the median on Osborne Road so that there will be full movement to entrance to the site. Ms. Dacy stated staff has advised the petitioner that Anoka County would have to approve that, and the petitioner is making application to the Anoka County Engineering Office to request the reduction in the island. She has met urith Bill Sironen, fora►er Anoka County Engineer, and he advised her verbally that Anoka County would not cut back the island, and she has relayed that information to the petitioner. Mr. Kondrick asked what kind of car wash is proposed. Mr. Kosmas stated it will be a roll-over service station type car wash. The reason the car wash is longer is because there is a dryer on the end of it. Mr. Kondrick asked how many cars can stack up to the entrance of the car wash. Mr. Kosmas stated that roughly six cars can stack up without getting into the traffic lane. They also have more than adquate parking on site. Mr. Saba asked about the hours of operation. Mr. Ring stated the station will be open 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight, seven days a week. Mr. Kondrick stated sometimes car wash blowers can get pretty loud. Is the VFW aware of the fact that there will be additional noise? Ms. McPherson stated the VFW is aware of it. The east end of the VFW building services a small office area. Representatives from the VFW have not indicated any problems with the site plan except for the issue of the driveway at the south end of the site. _ Mr. Dahlberg stated that stipulation �5 is not accurate. The existing light fixtures are fluorescent light fixtures instead of mercury light fixtures. That should be changed and they should 5G *�� •�vw w�wTnnTnv 1f441PT1TB f��TT. 1 7_ � 09A p�l�'aF'+_ 9 �,yl�i�i�li�V VViiliioi7lV� savaaawv• s.swa.. allow the petitioner of the flexibility of either installing high pressure sodium or mercury vapor light standards because those are both acceptable lighting standards. OM TION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to close the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTING 11Y8, CHl�IRPERBON BBTZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIgD l�ND TSE PIIBLIC HBliRING CL088D !!T 8 s 30 P.M. MoTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to recommend to City Council approval of Special Use Permit, SP #90-03, by Bob's Amoco, pursuant to Section 205.14.O1.C.(6) of the Fridley City Code to allow a motor vehicle wash establishment on Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 (Amoco Oil Service Station), with the following stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan prior to the issuance of a building permit. 2. Approval of the variance request, VAR #90-04. 3. Joint driveway/parking easements shall be recorded against both the Amoco and the VFW parcels. 4. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. 5. The existing fluorescent light standards shall be replaced with more modern high pressure sodium or mercury vapor standards. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTZNG l�YE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIlrIODBLY. Ms. Dacy stated that the City Council will establish a public hearing at their April 23 meeting for May 7. On May 23, the Council will make a decision on the variance, rezoning, and special use penait requests. 4. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondr' �to receive the March 1, 1990, Human Resources Commissio nutes. IIPON � VOICE VOTE� 11LL VOTING � CHAIRPERSON 8$TZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION Cl�RRIED IINANIMOII . 5. MOTION by Mr ondrick,- seconded by Mr. Dahlberg, to receive the March 5, 0, Parks and Recreation Commission minutes. 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The petitioner shall work with City staff and the VFW to resolve building code and traffic issues. Approval of the special use permit request Approval of the rezoning request Staff recommends that the City Council deny the request as the petitioner has other alternatives which would allow him to meet the zoning code requirements. MM:ls M-90-226 �•' . � 6A � STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE Marc� 20, 1990 CITY OF PLAM/VG COMNMSSION DATE f RiDLEY CITY C�Ol�1qL DATE N1ay 21, 1990, June 4, 1990 AuT� �� REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER APPLICANT PROPOSED REQUEST LOCATION SITE DATA SIZE DENSITY PRESENT ZONING ADJACENT LAND USES 8 ZONNG tJTLlTES PARK DEDICATION � � ANALYSIS FMdANCIAL NNPLICATIONS CONFORMANCE TO COMPREF�NE PLAN COMPATBILITY WtTH ADJACENT USES 8� ZONNG ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS STAFF REC.OMMEt�AT10N APPEALS RECOMMENDATION PLANN�IG COMMtSSION RECONhAENOATION VAR #90-04 Bob Ring, Bob's Atroco Reduoe hard surface setback, sideyard setback, and required lot area 7680 Highway 65 N.E. 29,040 sq. ft. N�1, Light Industrial Nr 1, Lic�t Industrial tA south & west; C-2 , General to east; Spring Lake Park to north N/A N/A Yes Yes GroLmc�aater oontamination system to be installed along south lot line. See Staff Report �.• • � Staff Report VAR #90-04, Bob's Amoco Page 2 A. PURPOSE SERVED BY REQUIREMENT: B. C. Section 205.17.03.D.(2).(a) requires a minimum side yard setback of 30 feet where a driveway is to be provided. Public purpose served by this requirement is to provide adequate open space around industrial structures for aesthetic and fire fighting purposes. Section 205.17.03.A.(1) requires a minimum lot area of 3/4 acre for one main building on plats recorded before January 1, 1983. Public purposes served by this requirement is to provide for adequate parking, open landscaped areas, and to limit congestion of industrial areas. Section 205.17.05.D.(5).(a) requires all parking and hard surface areas to be no closer than 20 feet from any street right-of-way. Public purpose served by this requirement is t encroachment into neighboring sight lines and aesthetically pleasing open areas adjacent to of-ways. STATED HARDSHIP: o limit visual to allow for public right- "The existing building as located on the property has placed restrictions on the location of the proposed drive-thru car wash. If placed elsewhere on the site, it would cause loss of parking stalls, staging area, and snow storage on this site." ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REVIEW: Request Bob Ring is requesting three variances for the Amoco Station at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. These variances are as follows: To reduce the required hard surface setback from 20 feet to 5 feet; to reduce the required lot area from 36,679 sq. ft. to 29,040 sq. ft.; and to reduce the side-yard setback to the building from 30 feet to 4 feet. The petitioner is proposing to add a 17 ft. x 48 ft. car wash addition to the rear of the existing building. `• � � Staff Report VAR #90-04�, Bob's Amoco Page 3 Site The site is located at the intersection of Osborne Road and Highway 65. It is currently zoned M-1, Light Industrial, with additional light industrial zoning to the south and west of the parcel; Spring Lake Park to the north; and C-2, General Business zoning to the east. The petitioner has also applied for a special use permit for the reconstruction of the gas pumps under the M-1 district regulations and both the reconstruction of the gas pumps and the car wash addition under the C-2 district regulations; and a rezoning to rezone the site from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business. Analysis Located on the site is a small convenience store, service station, and car wash. One of the service station bays was converted to a car wash in 1985. There are also five driveways accessing the site, two from Osborne Road and three from the private service drive along the east property line. The proposed site plan will close two of these driveways. Lot Area The zoning code requires that all parcels zoned M-1, Light Industrial, be 3/4 acre (36,679 sq. ft.) in size. This parcel is only 2/3 acre (29,040 sq. ft.) in size. Staff is recommending approval of this variance, as denying the variance would render the site non-conforming and unusable. Also, if the rezoning from M-1 to C-2 is approved, this variance will not be necessary as the minimum lot size in the C-2 zoning district is 20,000 sq. ft. Hard Burface Setback On the proposed site plan, the petitioner is changing the direction of the pump islands from a direct north/south layout to a 45 degree angle northwest/southeast layout. This allows for 6 vehicles to be fueling at one time and also 6 vehicles to be waiting. However, this does require additional hard surface area and reduces the required hard surface setback from the required 20 feet to the requested 5 feet. Staff has explored two other alternatives which would allow the petitioner to meet the required setback. However, both of these alternatives would reduce the amount of available stacking space for vehicles waiting, and this would, in turn, . � Staff Report VAR #90-04, Bob's Amoco Page 4 reduce the number of customers able to visit the site at any given time. One of these alternatives is to maintain the north/south line-up of the pump islands and shift the islands south in order to maintain a 25 ft. driving aisle from the hard surface setback and the proposed canopy and pump island. The other alternative would be to reduce the angle from 45 degrees to 30 degrees. This would allow the petitioner to maintain the 6 vehicles fueling and up to 6 vehicles waiting. This would reduce the requested variance from 20 feet to 10 or 11 feet. 8ide Yard Setback The petitioner is proposing to construct an attached car wash on the rear of the building which would reduce the required side yard setback from 30 feet to 4 feet. The VFW on the parcel to the west of the site has a setback of 5 feet to the east property line. This would allow only a 9 foot building separation between the two buildings. Also, the VFW would be required to remove an existing window on the east wall and would have to replace it with matching masonry block. Staf f is proposing that an accessory building for the car wash could be constructed on the south end of the parcel. The construction of a car wash at this location would reduce the amount of extra parking the petitioner is proposing to have; however, the petitioner would still be able to meet the code requirement of 9 spaces on the parcel. Also, if constructed at this portion of the site, the detached car wash would have a minimum amount of stacking space, approximately 2 extra cars would be allowed to wait to enter the car wash before interfering with the traffic at the pump islands. This option is also valid only if the request to rezone to C-2, General Business, is approved, as an attached car wash is not permitted in the M-1 zoning district. However, if denied, the petitioner still has an existing car wash in one of the existing service bays. If the petitioner needs four service bays and a car wash, he also has the option of adding an additional bay. It may be difficult to exit the car wash in the winter as there is often ice and snow build-up, and exiting cars may slide toward the VFW building. However, the petitioner still has reasonable use of the site without the proposed car wash addition. - If the Appeals Commission chooses to approve this variance request, the petitioner should incur the cost of the removal of the window in the VFW building. 6E Staff Report VAR #90-04, Bob's Amoco Page 5 Recommendation/Stipulations Staff recommends that the hard surface setback and side yard setback variance requests be denied on the basis that the petitioner has alternatives which would allow him to meet the code. This would allow the petitioner to increase the amount of green space on the site for snow storage and storm water detention area. Staff does recommend approval of the lot area variance which, if the rezoning request is approved, will not be necessary. Staff recommends the following stipulations for approval of the lot area variance: 1. The southern-most driveway along the private service road shall be reduced to 32 feet. 2. The northern-most driveway along the private service drive shall be increased to 25 feet. 3. Approval of the special use permit request. If the other two variances are approved, the following stipulations are recommended: 1. The southern-most driveway along the private service road shall be reduced to 32 feet. 2. The northern-most driveway along the private service drive shall be increased to 25 feet. 3. The petitioner shall incur the cost of the removal of the window in the VFW building. 4. Approval of the special use permit request 5. Approval of the rezoning request. A.,ppeals Commission Action The Appeals Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the request to the City Council. The following amended stipulations were recommended. 1. The petitioner shall work with City staff and the VFW to resolve building code and traffic issues. 2. Approval of the special use permit request 3. Approval of the rezoning request Staff Report � VAR #90-04, Bob's Amoco Page six Staff inet with the petitioner and representatives of the VFW on Friday, March 29, 1990. The petitioner and the VFW representatives agreed that it would be best if access between the two parcels was kept open. This will allow traffic from the VFW to exit through the Amoco property. Staff also reinspected the site and determined that the window would not have to be closed. Citv Council Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council deny the request as the petitioner has two other alternatives which would allow him to meet code. sF 6G CITY OF !'RZDLSY �ppgALB COI��II+II88ION �iSETING, 1LPlRCH 20, 1990 .rw.�r �... �... w... wr.►w.►w..i..�..►.�.r.rww..��.�..►�wa.r.�.��.�..�.��.�.�.�.'r�w�r�r�..►.�..�. w.�..��.r�.wi.w.rwnr w.r.►.�.,..+. ,�ALL TO ORDER • Chairperson Barna called the March 20, 1990, Appeals Commission meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Alex Barna, Diane Savage, Kenneth Vos, Larry Kuechle Members Absent: None Others Present: Barbara Dacy, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planninq Assistant Bob Ring, Bob's Amoco, 7680 Highway 65 John Kosmas, K K Design, 6112 Excelsior Blvd. Steven Hardel, 1010 Osborne Road N.E. APPROVAL OF MARCH 6 1990 APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Dr. Vos, Chairperson Barna - declared the March 6, 1990, Appeals Commission minutes as written. IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BARNA DECLARED T8E MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. 1. CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REOUEST, VAR #90-04 BY BOB'S AMOCO: Pursuant to Section 205.17.03.D.(2).(a) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side yard setback, where a driveway is to be provided, from 30 feet to 4 feet; Pursuant to Section 205.17.03.A.(1) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the lot area required for one main building on plats recorded before January l, 1983, from three- fourths (3/4) acre (36,679 sq. ft.) to two-thirds (2/3) acre (29,040 sq. ft.); Pursuant to Section 205.17.05.D.(5j.(a) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the parking and hardsurface setback from any street right-of-way from 20 feet to l0 feet and 5 feet; To allow the construction of an attached car wash and new pump layout, oa Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, the same being 7680 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley, 1�I 55432 6H �PPEALB COMMISSION KEETING. KARCH 20. 1990 PAGE 2 O� TZON by Ms. Savage, seconded by Mr. Ruechle, to open the public hearing. IIPON 1► VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING 11YE, CHAIRPBRSON Bl�RNl�i DECLlrRED THE I�IOTION C!►RRIED IINANIMOUSLY AND THE PIIBLIC HEARINQ OPEN AT 7:35 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated the property is located at the intersection of Osborne Road and Highway 65. Directly to the south is Lampert's Lumber, and directly to the west is VFW Post 363. The site is currently zoned M-1, Light Industrial, and the petitioner has applied for a special use permit and a rezoning to rezone the property from M-1 to C-2, General Business. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner, Mr. Bob Ring, is proposing to construct a car wash addition to the rear of the property. Currently, there is a car wash on site in one of the existing service bays. The petitioner would like to relocate the car wash in order to provide better traffic access for customers using the car wash. Lot Area Variance: Ms. McPherson stated the current lot is 29,040 sq. ft. in area. The Code requires a minimum lot area of 36,679 sq. ft. for an M-1 district. Staff is reconimending the Appeals Commission recommend to the city Council approval of this variance request, as denial would render this parcel nonconforming. Iiowever, if the rezoning is approved, this variance would become null and void because the minimum lot size in a C-2 zoning district is 20,000 sq. ft. Staff is recommending three stipulations for approval of the lot area variance: 1. The southern-most driveway along the private service road shall be reduced to 32 feet. 2. The northern-most driveway along the private service road shall be increased to 25 feet. 3. Approval of the special use permit request Hard Surface Setback from 20 feet to 10 and 5 feet: Ms. McPherson stated the 10 ft. setback would be along the Osborne side of the property, and the 5 ft. setback would be along the east property line along the frontage road. Currently, the petitioner is proposing a 45 degree angle arrangement of the pump islands. This will allow stacking space for customers waiting to use the pumps in addition to the cars that are using the pumps. Ms. McPherson stated staff has suggested another alternative which is the traditional alternative seen at SuperAmerica or the Holiday Station store and that is to line the pumps in a north/south direction parallel to the building. This would allow for adequate 61 PPEALS COMMISSION KEETING. l�ARCB 20. 1990 PAGE 3 driving space and stacking space in addition to maintaining a 20 ft. hard surface setback. This would, however, reduce the number of cars able to be on the site at any given time, using or waiting to use the pumps, and may increase the conqestion in front of the service bays at the same time. Ms. McPherson stated staff has also suggested that instead of a 45 degree angle, the angle on the pumps be changed to a 30 degree angle. That would be a compromise position and would lessen the amount of the variance. Mr. Kosmas, Project Architect, has a diagram showing how that layout would work. Side Yard Setback from 30 feet to 4 feet: Ms. McPherson stated staff has pointed out that there is an alternative to create a detached car wash; however, this would only work if the rezoning to C-2 is approved. Under the M-1 zoning stipulations, car washes are not listed as an accessory use to a service station. The Amoco Station was granted a special use permit for the existing car wash in 1983. Staff can only interpret that the decision was made because the car wash was part of the existing service station, not adding to the building but just converting an existing bay for the car wash. Ms. McPherson stated the other drawback to a detached car wash is it would reduce the amount of stacking space for customers waiting to enter the car wash, and it would also reduce the amount of parking available on site. However, with the remaining 9 spaces that are left on site, the petitioner would meet the code require- ment for parking stalls. Ms. McPherson stated staff is recommending that the Appeals Commission deny the variance request to reduce the hard surface setback and the side yard setback. Ms. McPherson stated that if these two variances are approved, the following stipulations are recommended: 1. The southern-most driveway along the private service road shall be reduced to 32 feet. 2. The northern-most driveway along the private service road shall be increased to 25 feet. 3. The petitioner shall incur the cost of the removal of the window in the VFW building. 4. Approval of the special use permit request 5. Approval of the rezoning request Mr. John Kosmas, K K Design, stated they are trying to maneuver and work with the site so they can get the cars in and out and be able to take care of the needs of their customers. He stated this 6J �pPEALB COMMISSION ltEgTING. 1[ARCH 20. 1990 PAGE 4 particular station is more traditional or "old fashioned" than most stations in the area in that they do service. For that reason, it has done well in this location, and it has been deemed viable for Mr. Ring to continue his business here. The drawback is the poor access to the station. In order for Mr. Ring to continue his business, there are some thinqs that have to be upgraded. Mr. Kosmas stated he is recommending the 45 degree angle. He stated there is a median that comes down Osborne Road. This is the primary access into the site. To ease the traffic in and out of the site, they are recommending that the two corner driveway locations be closed and have the traffic come in from just the one westerly driveway on Osborne. For good traffic flow in and through the site, it is good to keep the pumps at a 45 degree angle. The traffic then goes in a circular motion on the site towards the car wash. Mr. Kosmas stated that because there are so many restrictions, they selected the 10 ft. setback along Osborne Road and the 5 ft. setback along the service road to keep it a little more loose for the customer, and it gets quite narrow and tight for the service bays. They not only have to worry about the service bay traffic, but also the customers having to maneuver around other cars. Mr. Kosmas showed the 30 degree angle pump layout. With the 30 degree angle layout, they have used 20 ft. between pumps. Twenty- two feet is more desirable. The pumps start moving down and the last pump is relocated 20 ft. farther to the south. The cashier inside the building can only see two pumps. This is not a gaod situation with self-service. With the 45 degree angle, the cashier can see the last pump. Mr. Kosmas stated that having cars in a parallel alignment with the building is a problem because they have cars literally coming into the sides of the pwnps, which is an-undesirable situation. Ms. Savage asked about the hardship. Mr. Kosmas stated hardships are very difficult to define. He stated hardships occur because of existing conditions. He stated that to make it convenient and safe for the customers, he cannot allow a 20 ft. green space. Because of the current placement of the building and its relationship to the property lines, it is always going to be a nonconforming situation because of the needs of today's standards. Short of tearing down the building, this is the only way to approach it. The current site configuration has developed the hardship. Dr. Vos stated that there is parking along the south side of the property. Is that parking going to be curbed? Right now it is open. There seems to be some kind of alley or driveway between Lampert's and the VFW, and there is parking along there. There is no well defined property line along the south and southwest sides. 6K PPEALB COMMISSION l�ETING. �[ARCH 20• 1990 PAGE 5 Ms. McPherson stated staff has not discussed the south property line; however, they have discussed the issue of a1loThis hasfnot from the VFW to safety-valve through the Amoco lot. rea2ly been discussed with the petitioner. The petitioner has defined the 5 ft. required hard surface setback from the side property line on the site plan. Staff has not discussed whether that area should stay open or be curbed. It is somethine tof t�oint have to be discussed with the petitioner. Some typ driveway/parking easement might have to be filed. Ms. Dacy stated that along the south property line, there is a curb line with gray gravel rock, which she believed extends down to Lampert's. Dr. Vos asked about snow storage. Mr. Kosmas stated snow will be stored in some of the designated parking stalls. Some major concerns with the location of a car wash in the south end of the site are they basicalland theCtraffic the excess parking area, room for snow storage, pattern to a remote building. The reason they are placing the car wash to the rear of the building is to allow cars to stack up out of way of the general traffic. The car wash is also remote enough from the drivew � wash isr staying„onithe site nce so water on the cars from the ca Mr. Barna asked if the petitioner had considered putting the car wash at the south end of the building. Mr. Kosmas stated currently the car wash is located in the southernmost service bay, and they did consider extending the building and putting the car wash at the end of the building to get it out of the traffic pattern. One of the problems that occurs is that a vehicle cannot make the turn coming out sufficiently in 21 feet. He would like to suggest 30-35 feet. They have done it as short as 24 ft., but there can be problems. If they do that and keep the 5 ft. green space, that really leaves them with about 17 ft. The car wash as it is now functions as a drive-in/back-up type of car wash. It does create congestion so the drive-through type of car wash is more convenient and a more customer-oriented type of situation. By putting it on the west side, they are putt ust la into basically what is a"dead zone", because there is j masonry wall on the east side of the VFW building. Mr. Barna asked Mr. Kosmas if he was aware of any cross driveway or drive-through aqreements between the VFW and the Amoco station Mr. Rosmas stated as far as he knows, there is no 8qreement. If there is, it has not been filed. Ms . Savage stated��t =et be any separati ns between the car wa h and building, would the VFW? 6L �PPEALS COKMISSION KBETING, MARCH 20. 1990 PAGE 6 Mr. Kosmas stated there are two separations that occur. There is the one that is desiqnated as 4 ft. between the car wash west property line which could be shrubbed or hedged. However, he would rather shrub or hedge at the two ends of the openinqs, more visible to the public eye rather than a blank wall. There is a 5 ft. separation between the property line and the VFW building for a total of 9 feet. Ms. McPherson stated it would be extremely hard for vegetation to survive in this area. Mr. Kosmas stated maybe some type of fencinq would be appropriate. Dr. Vos stated that two of the recommended stipulations are that the southern-most driveway along the service drive shall be reduced to 32 feet and the northern-most driveway along the service drive shall be increased to 25 feet. How wide are those driveways now? Ms. Michele stated the southern-most driveway is approximately 35 feet, and the northern-most driveway is under 25 feet. Staff is suggesting these stipulations so the driveways are wide enough so two cars can get in and out of the site comfortably. The maximum driveway width in the City Code is 32 feet. Mr. Kosmas stated he didn't mind the 32 feet, but would like to keep the middle driveway closer to 30 feet. Ms. Savage asked about the alternative proposed by staff to locate the car wash on the south end of the parcel. Where would the unattached car wash would be located? Ms. McPherson stated staff is proposing to take the same building footprint (17 ft. by 48 ft.) and relocate it on the south side of the parcel within the building setbacks. It does eliminate the extra parking for cars being serviced. There is also the issue of the entrance of the car wash being close to the southern-most driveway, and it would reduce the amount of stacking space. However, this proposal is only an alternative if the rezoning is approved. Ms. Savage asked if the VFW had any objections to the petitioner's proposal. Ms. McPherson stated staff had spoken with Larry Rundle, repre- sentative of the VFW, to inform him of the fire code provision and the window. He seemed a little concerned about that until she told him staff is recommending the petitioner incur the cost of removing the window. She had recommended he come to this meeting, but he stated he really had no problem with the proposal. Dr. Vos stated he thought the VFW should be interested because of the property in back of the site that the VFW might assume belongs to them. If the access from the VFW to the Amoco station is closed, it will really affect their business. 6M �PPEALS COI�iI88ION lIBETING. 1�RC8 20. 1990 PAGE 7 Both Dr. Vos and Mr. Kuechle questioned the need for the window to be removed at the expense of the petitioner when the window would still not be any closer to the building than before. Ms. McPherson stated the removal of the window was a recommendation from Darrel Clark, the Building Inspector. Mr. Clark's Comments were: "New car wash wa12 adjacent to property line must have 1 hour fire rating with no openings. Wall of buildings to the west, if less than 20 feet, must be 1 hour fire rated with no openings if less than 5 feet and 1 hour fire rated if less than 10 feet." She stated staff has to visit the site and clarify the distance. Mr. Kosmas stated they are not causing the VFW building to get any closer to the property line than before. There is the question of who is responsible and who is not. He stated some dialogue has to occur with the VFW regarding the driveway and the window. Mr. Kosmas stated it is his understanding that the VFW may already be in violation of code. It is an issue that has to be brought up no matter what happens on Mr. Ring's site. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Savage, to close the public hearing. �PON A VOICE VOTE, l�LL VOTING l�YE, CHAZRPERSON BARNA DECLARED THE � MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY liND THE PDBLIC HEARING CLOBED AT 8:30 P.M. Dr. Vos stated the lot coverage variance is fairly simple. Even if the lot is rezoned to C-2, it has 9, 040 sq. ft. more than is required. A service station is allowed in C-2 with 20,000 sq. ft. with a special use permit. Dr. Vos stated he liked the new pwnp layout and the elimination of the north pump, because of the congestion from traffic coming into the site from Osborne, either westbound or eastbound. He also liked the idea of closing off the two entrances that are so close to Osborne and the service road. Dr. Vos stated he thought the parallel pump layout is the least advantageous for a consumer. People always stop at the first pump. The 45 degree angle layout seems the most advantageous because of the traffic pattern. Dr. Vos stated a detached car wash doesn't seem like it is part of the business. This is not a SuperAmercia-type of business with a lot of cars sitting around, and most of the parking would be lost on the south side. Also, if the driveway is kept open for the VFW, there is a building for traffic to go around. Dr. Vos stated he is in favor of all three variances. He is in favor of the car wash being located in back of the building. It did not bother him that it is that close to the vFw buiiding. �t 6N �pPEALB COI�II+IISSION ![BETIuG. 1tARCH 20. 1990 PAGE 8 has more to do with safety and traffic patterns than with a hardship. Ms. Savage stated she agreed. Initially, she did have a lot of concerns about the car wash in the back of the buildinq because of the closeness to the VFW building, but she has become persuaded that it is the best place for the car wash. The best use of the lot seems to be that proposed by the petitioner. Mr. Kuechle stated he also agreed. If the petitioner is going to improve the current situation, this is about the best way to do it. His biggest concern would be the lack of green space, not necessarily on this site, but for the whole area. It is kind of a barren bituminous surface. So anything that could be down as far as landscaping and green space would be a step in the right direction. Mr. Barna stated the car wash is not creating any more of a hazard than the existing car wash or any closer to the existing driveways. He stated the spirit of the code which is basically fOr aesthetic views on the driveway side is still being met, so he would recommend approval of the variances. Dr. Vos stated he still questioned the stipulation about the petitioner incurring the cost of the removal of the window in the VFw building. Mr. Barna stated he agreed. He would be more comfortable with a stipulation that the petitioner work with City staff and the VFW on this issue, particularly when there might already be a violation of the code. He stated he is comfortable with the 30 foot driveway width as proposed by the petitioner. He would recommend they delete stipulations 1 and 2 regarding the driveway widths, but add a stipulation that the petitioner work with City staff and the VFW to resolve the issue of the driveway on the northeast corner of the lot. Dr. Vos stated he did not want to get the Amoco station tied into giving access to another building because of poor planning for that building. OM TION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Savage, to recommend to City Council approval of variance request, VAR �90-04, by Bob's Amoco, pursuant to Section 205.17.03.D.(2)-(a) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the side yard setback, where ursu nt a tols Section provi ded, from 30 feet to 4 feet; p 205.17.03.A.(1) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the lot area required for one main building on plats recorded before January 1, 1983, from three- fourths (3/4) acre (36,679 sq. ft.j to two-thirds (2/3) acre (29,040 sq. ft.); pursuant to Section 205.17.05.D.(5).(a) of the Fridley City Code to reduce the parking and ha f t and 5 efeetk to�allow the constructi n of f anmattached to 10 �ipPEALB COKIiI88ION 1dBETING, l�tARCH 20. 1990 PAGE 9 6O car wash and new pump layout, on Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition, the same being 7680 Highway 65 N.E., with the following stipulations: l. The petitioner shall work with City staff and the VFW to resolve building code and traffic issues. 2. Approval of special use permit request 3. Approval of rezoning request IIPON A VOICE VOTE� l�LL VOTING !►YE, CHAZRPERSON B�RNA DECLARED THE 1rIOTZON CARRIED IINANIMOOBLY. Ms. McPherson stated the special use permit and rezoning requests will be presented to the Planning Commission on April 11. At their April 23 meeting, the City Council will set a public hearing for the special use permit, rezoning, and variances for May 7, 1990. ADJOURNMENT• MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Savage, to adjourn the meeting. IIpon a voice vote, Cbairperson Barna declared the March 20, 1990, Appeals Commission meetinq adjourned at 8:50 p.m. Resp ctfully su itted, -n-�-. Lyn Saba Recording Secretary . ' N //2 SEC. /� � ��TY oF , � 2. �. �. . �� . �� , �, �, � � �� , � �. -� , � �� i� P.M�' � _�_, I 23 24 13 LOCATION MAP . !� ZONING MAP 1 ro��r,e,dt �r.+. w,,.�J C-= . 1 rw�k.�. k��io Lb�Iy(r Lt , 0'� b 0 h� E� �'+oPO t�n•,j p�J►lo Ga��i�Ja td1rr�.c ert�i ti��J oni to tal1rr�k.b t. 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Staff recommends that the Council approve the first reading of the ordinance authorizing a rezoning from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business, with the following stipulation: 1. The variance request, VAR #90-04, be approved. 1rIIr! :1 s M-90-384 7 ORDINANCE NO. ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA BY MAKING A CHANGE IN ZONING DISTRICTS The Council of the City of Fridley does ordain as follows: SECTION 1. SECTION 2. Appendix D of the City Code of Fridley is amended as hereinafter indicated. Be and is hereby rezoned subject to stipulations adopted at the City Council meeting of , 1990. The tract or area within the County of Anoka and the City of Fridley and described as: Lot 1, Block 1, Lampert's Addition from M-1, Light Industrial, to C-2, General Business, generally located at 7680 Highway 65 N.E. Is hereby designated to be in the Zoned District C- 2 (General Business). SECTION 3. That the Zoning Administrator is directed to change the official zoning map to show said tract or area to be rezoned from Zoned District M-1 (Light Industrial) to C-2 (General Business). PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF , 1990. WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR ATTEST: SHIRLEY A. HAAPALA - CITY CLERK Public Hearing: June 4, 1990 First Reading: June 4, 1990 Second Reading: Publication: 7A � � cinroF F� a� C011ILMUNIT�Y DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMOR.ANDUM DATE: May 29, 1990 �, To: William Burns, City Manager a� FROM: Jock Robertson, Community Development Director Barbara Dacy, Planninq Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant BIIBJECT: First Reading of an Ordinance Vacating Oakley Drive Attached is the above-referenced ordinance. The City Council approved the vacation at the May 21, 1990, meeting. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the first reading of the attached ordinance. 1rII�i :1 s M-90-383 � ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE IINDER BECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE BTREETS AND ALLEYB AND TO AMEND APPENDI% C OF THE CITY CODE The City Council of the City of Fridley does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION 1. To vacate that part of Oakley Drive as dedicated in the plat of Michael Servetus Addition. All lying in the North Half of Section 13, T-30, R- 24, City of Fridley, County of Anoka, Minnesota. SECTION 2. The said vacation has been made in conformance with Minnesota Statutes and pursuant to Section 12.07 of the City Charter and Appendix C of the City Code shall be so amended. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF , 1990 WILLIAM J. NEE - MAYOR ATTEST: SHIRLEY A. HAAPALA - CITY CLERK Public Hearing: May 21, 1990 First Reading: June 4, 1990 Second Reading: Publication: : ` Engineering Sewer Water Parks Streets Maintenance MEMORANDUM � �. TO: William W. Burns, City Manager �� Pw90-214 FROM: John G. F1ora,�Public Works Director DATE: May 31, 1990 BIIBJ$CT: Onondaga Street Storm Sewer Repair Project No. 209 We propose to repair the Onondaga Street storm system through the insertion of an inverted epo�cy liner to the existing storm pipe. Advertisement for the project was made and bids were received from the sole producer of the insituform system Insituform Central, Inc. Their bid for this work amounts to $38,801.00. Currently, the insituform company is working in the City of Minneapolis installing insituform on a number of their sanitary sewer lines. Accordingly, by grouping our project while they are in the area should result in considerable savings in mobilization and installation costs. In order to el iminate the open j oint system that exists in Onondaga Street, recommend the City Council receive the bids and award the contract to Insituform Central, Inc. for an amount of $38,801.00. Funds in the amount of $30,000 are allocated in the 1990 Capital Improvement Program. Recommend the City Council authorize a transfer of an additional $8,801.00 from the Storm Water Utility Fund to complete this project. JGF/BN/ts Attachment 0 / � F� �l • � BID PROPOSALS FOR ONANDAQA BTRE$T BTORM SEWER REPI►ZR PROJBCT �TO. Z09 1PEDN88DAYi 1dAY 30, 1990 11Z00 lr.l[. BID TOTAL PLANIiOLDER BOND BID CONII�IENTS Insituform Central, Inc. 6167 North Kent Ave. 5$ $ 38,801.20 Milwaukee, WI 53217 F.F. Jedlicki, Inc. 14203 - West 62nd Ave. NO BID Eden Prairie, I+IId 55346 DUM C�7 � citr •f irl�i•r 1AfWiam C. Hunt _I •��t Y�I��r�ity At��• N.E. sri��•r. riaa•.et. s s� a 2 Aasistent to ths City Mana�er r�o�. �� :�s»•s4ao �� MEMO TO: WILLIAM W. BIIRNS, CITY MANAGER �` �� FROM: WILLZAM C. BIINT, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGE� BIIBJECT: BIIDGET REAPPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE BENEFITS AND COMPARABLE • WORTH ADJIISTMENTS FOR TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES DATE: JIINE 1, 1990 Effective January 1, 1990 certain adjustments were made to the salaries and benefits of temporary employees. These affect employees who work twenty or more hours on a regular basis for a year or more. The funds for these adjustments were not budgeted to the various divisions but were provided for in the emergency reserve for 1990. At first we estimated that the adjustments would come to something in the neighborhood of $70,000 for 1990. Attached is a summary of the adjustments by division. The net amount to be transferred from the General Fund emergency reserve is $37,015. The actual cost to all funds amounts to $25,528. Since some of this involves the liquor and the cable TV funds no interfund transfers are being requested at this time. I request that you present to the City Council at its June 4, 1990 meeting a resolution to transfer $37,015 from the emergency reserve to the various divisions as indicated in the attached summary. Separate budget reappropriation forms have been made up for each division, and would be used subsequent to Council approval. WCH/jb RESOLUTION NO. - 1990 A RESOLIITION AIITHORIZING REAPPROPRIATIONS IN THE 1990 GENERAL FUND BIIDC3ET TO PROVIDE BENEFITB AND COMPARABLE WORTS ADJIISTMENTS FOR TEMPORARY�EMPLOYEES E[�L1 WHEREAS, funds have been set aside in the Emergency Reserve for salary and benefit adjustments for temporary employees in accordance with the 1984 Pay Equity Act as amended until the exact amounts could be calculated; and WHEREAS, the cost of providing these salary increases and benefits has been calculated for each affected division along with other relevant personnel changes; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to alter the 1990 General Fund budget to reflect these adjustments; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley that $37,015 be reappropriated from the Emergency Reserve to various divisions in accordance with the following schedule: Department/ Division City Manager's Office 205 Accounting 310 MIS 325 City Clerk 330 Police 405 Municipal Center 605 P.W. Engineering 615 Services Contracted 42400 P.W. Maintenance 635 Recreation/Naturalist 705 Recreation 715 Comm. Dev./Planning 810 Total General Fund Personal Services (7,134) 3,929 (10,61?) 1,938 10,307 738 44,525 (37,258) (4,868) 10,626 12,361 12.468 37,015 Emergency Reserve 7,134 (3,929) 10,617 (1,938) (10,307) (738) (7,267) 4,868 (10,626j (12,361) L12,468) (37,015) PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF , 1990. � WILLI�M J. NEE - MAYOR ATTEST: SHIRLEY A. HAAPALA - CITY CLERK City of Fridiey 1990 Budget Reappropriations to Provide Benefrts & Comparable Worth Adjustments for Temporary Employees May 31.1990 Personal Emergency Department/Division Services R�� Ciry Manager's Off'ioe 205 (7.134) �� Accounting 310 3,929 (3,929) MIS 325 (10,61� 10,617 City Clerk 330 1,938 (1,938) Police 405 10,307 (10,30� Municipal Center 605 738 (738) P W En ineering 615 �4.525 (7.26�� . . g Services Contracted 42400 (37,258) P.W. Maintenanoe 635 (4,868) RecreatioNNaturalist 705 10,626 Recxeation 715 12,361 Comm. Dev.lPlanning 810 Total Gene�al Fu�d u��o� CAN Total All Funds 12,468 37,015 i�) • �„ ,o�s� . 25,528 'k For information only. No reappropriation• 4,868 (10,626) (12,361) (12,468) (37,015) (37,015) 05l31/90 i : 12 � � FOR CONCURRENCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL �1TYOF JUNE 4, 1990 FRl�LEY Slectrical DeVice Electric 1828 Jersey Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55426 Darrell Vice Maple Grove Heating & A/C Inc. 8870 Zealand Avenue North Brooklyn Park, NIId 55445 Steve MacDonald Service Electric Inc. 171 Rickard Road N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 ERCAVATING Bruhn Excavations 1698 Belvidere St. Paul, MN 55107 Dennis Wood Kenneth Bruhn Gas 6ervices Economy Gas Installers Inc. 6204 France Avenue South Edina, MN 55410 James Toohey Jake's Service 8465 Center Drive N.E. Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Jake Pyles Mechanical Building Services Inc. 13355 Staple Street N.E. Ham Lake, MN 55303 Cecil Seals General Contractor Alcar Builders 5131 Overlook Drive Bloomington, MN 55437 Construct-All Corporation 4401 - 85th Avenue North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Albert Carr Terrence Brelje Construction Analysis & Manaqement, Inc. 7401 Central Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, MN 55432 Vergil Florhaug Deck Specialist 1238 Wachtler Avenue Mendota Heights, MN 55118 Dan Caruso 13A LICEDT8E6 STATE OF MINN Same Same DARREL CLARK Chief Bldg Ofcl. CLYDE WILEY Bldg/Mech Insp. Same Same DARREL CLARK Chief Bldg Ofcl Same Same Same Hanggi Building & Remodeling 2901 - 85th Avenue N.E. Blaine, NII�i 55434 Kenneth Hanggi Home Enhancers Inc. 5460 - 145th Streeet West Savage, MN 55378 Mann's Pools 5425 - 165th Street N. Hugo, MN 55038 Rain-Lite Inc. 4357 Dunrovin Lane Eagan, MN 55123 Jerry Thell Builders 17020 Crocus Street N.W. Anoka, MN 55303 HeatinQ Jakes Service 8465 Center Drive N.E. Spring Lake Park, MN 55432 Kevin Mann Eddy Manthei Jerry Thell Jake Pyles Mechanical Building Services Inc. 13355 Staple Street N.E. Ham Lake, MN 55303 Cecil Seals Plumbina Aqua City Plumbing Inc. 5428 Nicollet Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55419 DMC Plumbing Services Inc. P.O. Box 41974 Plymouth, MN 55441 Donohue Mechanical Inc. 6115 Sunnyfield Road Mound, 1�IIJ 55364 ROOFING AWR Inc. 3023 Snelling Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 John Jarvi Construction 240 Longfellow Streeet N.E. Fridley, NIId 55432 WRECRING Herbst & Sons 2299 County Road H Moundsview, l�T 55112 Dave Vogelgesang George Huff Tom Donahue John Jarvi Dennis Herbst 13B Same Same Same Same Same CLYDE WILEY Bldg/Mech Insp. Same STATE OF MINN Same Same DARREL CLP,RK Chief Bldg Ofcl. Same DARREL CLARK Ghief Bldg Ofcl. 14 City of Fridley Engineering Division Honorable Mayo► and City Council City of F�idiey 6431 Universiry Avenue N. E. Fridiey, Minnesota 55432 TE: JUNE 4, 1990 CtTY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 6431 UNIVERSfTY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY� MINNESOTA 55432 RE: FINAL ESTIMATE - WELL NO. 3 Period Ending: June 4� 1990 FOR: E.H. RENNER 8� SONS 15688 JANIS ST., N.W. ELK RIVER, MN 55330 REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELL NO. S PROJECT NO. 203 601-60-000-45530 STATEMENT OF WORK �fN1T ' t�UANTITY THlS 'QUANT CONTRACT tTEM PRICE ' !ESTIMATE ' ' TO DATE uil Pump Disassemble and Inspect Reinstall, Hook-up and Test 2,400.00 1 MATERIALS: Metali2e Head Shaft Packing Box Bushing Pump Packing 8" x 1191/4" (.272) Column TB�C 1 11/16 x 120" (.1045) l.ine Shaft 1 11/16 x 60 1045 Shaft 1 11/16 x 1 15/16 S.S. Sleeves (w/shaft) 1 11/16 - 8 TPI Coupiings 8earing Retainers y 15116 Rubber Bearings Wear Rings Bowl Bearings Bowl Shaft lntermediate Bowl Water Level tndicator Straighten Shafts Sandblast and Paint Column Lakewood Surge Valve 8" x 12" Nipple HTH to Disinfect Weil Test Pumping 145.00 60.00 25.00 158.00 84.00 73.00 o.00 13.00 35.00 15.00 30.00 15.00 250.00 850.00 150.00 100.00 990.00 450.00 i 25.00 60.00 45.00 1 1 1 5 38 1 39 39 5 39 5 5 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 14A tTY '; AMOUNT TO DATE � 1 1 1 5 38 1 39 39 5 39 5 5 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 14 a2,aoo.00 145.00 60.00 25.00 790.00 3,192.00 73.00 0.00 507.00 175.00 585.00 150.00 75.00 250.00 1,700.00 150.00 100.00 . 990.00 450.00 125.00 60.00 630.00 12,632.00 AL ESTIMATE . Renner 8 Sons ie Two riginal Contract Amount evised Contract Amount , atue Completed To Date mount Retained (O�to) ss Amount Paid Previously MOUNT DUE THIS ESTIMATE ERTIFICATE OF THE CONTRACTOR 522,956.00 0.00 12,632.00 0.00 0.00 512,632.00 hereby certify that the work performed and the materials supplied to date under the terms of the contra�t for this roject, and all authorized changes thereto, have an actual value under the contract of the amounts shown on this stimate (and the final quantities on the final estimate are correct), and that this estimate is just and correct and no art e"Amount Due This Estimate" s been received. � � G y �/� 'f �� ? C Date s 3 v G �Qtxtractor's, uthoriz Representative (Title) �ERTIFICATE OF THE ENGINEER I hereby certify that I have prepared or examined this estimate, and thai the contractor is entitled to payment of this estimate under the contract for reference project. CITY OF FRIDLEY, 1NSPECTOR / �, /� � �.�.. ., / �� , ' -. �1�� ' � ,. �� Date o � C� Respectfully Submitted, n G. Flora, P.E. Public Works Director CITY OF FRIDLEY PIIBLIC 110RRS DEPARTMENT ENGINEERTNG DIVIBION 6431 IIAiversity Ave., N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 June 4, 1990 Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Fridley C/O William W. Burns, City Manager 6431 University Ave., N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Council Members: CERTIFICATE OF THE ENGINEER We hereby submit the Final Estimate for Repair and Maintenance of Well No. 3 Project No. 203 for E.H. Renner & Sons, 15688 Janis St., N.W., Elk River, Mn 55330. We have viewed the work under contract for the construction of REPAZR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELL NO. 3 PROJECT NO. 203 and find the same is substantially complete in accordance with the contract documents. I recommend that final payment be made upon acceptance of the work by your Honorable Body. Respectfully submitted, John G. Flora Director of Public Works 14C � I - . . - . . \��., � , . ►�. 1 �� - -. . L-'�.i.� ii / June 4, 1990 � ' � To: Public Works Director City of Fridley REPORT ON FINAL INSPECTION FOR CITY OF FRIDLEY REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELL NO. 3 PROJECT NO. 203 We, the undersigned, have inspected the above-mentioned project and find that the work required by the contract is substantially complete in conformity with the plans and specifications of the project. All deficiencies have been corrected by the contractor. Also, the work for which the City feels the contractor should receive a reduced price has been agreed upon by the contractor. So, therefore, we recommend to you that the City approve the attached FINAL ESTIMATE for the contractor. Ralph olkman, Public Works Superintendent Q � R� � ' �� Contr tor epresentative, (Titl 14E June 4, 1990 City of Fridley REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELL NO. 3 PROJECT NO. 203 CERTIFICATE OF CONTRACTOR This is to certify that items of the work shown in the statement of work certified herein have been actually furnished and done for the above-mentioned projects in accordance with the plans and specifications heretofore approved. The final contract cost is $12,632.00 and the final payment of $12,632.00 for the improvement project would cover in full, the contractor's claims against the City for all labor, materials and other work down by the contractor under this project. I declare under the penalties of perjury that this statement is just and correct. E.H. RENNER & SONS ' /� /� -7 -G �Z� !�-La� �