Loading...
09/26/2005 - 6075v � ,r � ` - � � CffY OF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 ?:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers Attendance Sheet ALFASF AR/Ni NAMF, A�flR�SS ANi� /i�M NUMB�'it YOU ARF /NTFRFSTFD /M. Print' Name (Clearly� Address ` Item No, : : , p' c? � >,.,:_ r�,� i� f' '�--�. -Si� Z.�"1 , v �3� � � �� �v :,� .� / (� �--� �� +n s 7i ,� l i � 1 Z, 5 '�! .-. , �. /3 ( �, L� C " ��i}1 ..� e.� � i � � � • �y4 � K � i-6� �--- , �. l_. a�� i �� l l-�c '�-- S- v. L; • '� N-��, , .� � � r y �� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 � oF FRIDLEY The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require a�iliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534) �n�c � � � ��� �� P'� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. ��� : APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: � i ��;�e��vr�, �x�.�y,�- S-}-t.�-e_ �► I l`�-�—�' PROCLAMATION: Fire Prevention Week: October 9-15, 2005 NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUEDI: 4. Resolution Designating Time and Number of City Council Meetings for 2006 ........... 14 - 16 Toastmasters Month: October, 2005 � 5. Appointment — City Employee ........... 17 �Bl�`� ���� APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 6. Claims ................................... 18 City Council Meeting of September 12, 2005 NEW BUSINESS: Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of September 7, 2005 .......... 1- 6 2. Comprehensive Sign Plan for Pawn America, Generally Located at 785 — 53rd Avenue N.E. (Ward 1) ................................... 7 -11 3 Resolution in Support of an Application for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Fridley VFW, Post 363 .................. 12 - 13 7. Licenses 19-20 �gl� �' - � , �.: ADOPTION OF AGENDA. � � ��� � � � OPEN FORUM (VISITORSI: Consideration of Items not on Agenda —15 Minutes � • G FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 PAGE 2 k� '� z �7 � �,,,_, PUBLIC HEARINGS: � p��' �l� l� � �,� /��_ 8. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending- Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Storage Containers (Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-01, by the City of Fridley) ................................. 21 - 28 � � � � �� I A �- g : � �. p �-,. 9. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending (9i°�: g"- `'l Z-� Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining (�,�,,�.1 //-� P- °`� to Commercial Parking Stall Requirements _ ' (Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-02, by the t�J �-� City of Fridley) ................................. 29 - 32 ��! � (�vs �o = ��•�� � 10. Informal Status Reports .................. 33 l �i O n � // .���'�� - ,( / ('i'O c �J'� - z% ADJOURN. � 3/ � D � �1���- �� �, � �P � �; s�.�,� ��--. �vv�ch.e��.v�-�� �! � . �����- � � � (�(iu.�t.�-=L � �v! ; � .�,` a n. �I-s A-c,�J /�J_ �� � a _ c� ----� � �- .� � � CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 CffY OF FRIDLEY The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. PROCLAMATION: Fire Prevention Week: October 9-15, 2005 Toastmasters Month: October, 2005 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of September 12, 2005 NEW BUSINESS: 1. Receive the Minutes from the Planning Commission Meeting of September 7, 2005 .......................................................................... 1- 6 2. Comprehensive Sign Plan for Pawn America, Generally Located at 785 — 53rd Avenue N. E. (Ward 1) ....................................................................................................... 7 - 11 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): 3. Resolution in Support of an Application for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for Fridley VFW, Post 363 ................................................................................. 12 - 13 4. Resolution Designating Time and Number of City Council Meetings for 2006 ............................................................................ 14 - 16 5. Appointment — City Employee ........................................................................... 17 6. Claims ....................................................................................................... 18 7. Licenses ....................................................................................................... 19 - 20 ADOPTION OF AGENDA. OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Consideration of Items not on Agenda — 15 Minutes FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 PAGE 3 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 8. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Temporary Outdoor Storage Containers (Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-01, by the City of Fridley) ................................................................................................. 21 - 28 9. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 205 of the Fridley City Code Pertaining to Commercial Parking Stall Requirements (Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-02, by the City of Fridley) ................................................................................................. 29 - 32 10. Informal Status Reports .................................................................................. 33 ADJOURN. � � � � �� \' � FIRE PREVENTION WEEK October q - �s, �oos WHEREAS, the City of Fridley is committed to ensuring the safety and security of all those living in and visiting our city; and WHEREAS, fzre is a serious public safety concern both locally and nationally, and homes are the locations where people are at greatest risk from fire; and WHEREAS, the nonprofzt National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has documented through its research a significant increase in home candle fires, even as most other causes of home fzres have steadily declined; and WHEREAS, the Fridley Fire Department is dedicated to reducing the occurrence of home fires and home fire injuries through prevention and protection education; and WHEREAS, Fridley's residents are responsive to public education measures and are able to take personal steps to increase their safety from fire; and WHEREAS, using proper care with candles will have a positive effect on the home fire problem; and WHEREAS, each candle fire that is prevented in Fridley is an opportunity to prevent painful injury and costly property damage; and WHEREAS, the 2005 Fire Prevention Week theme, "Use Candles with Care: When You Go Out, Blow Out.�" effectively serves to remind us all of the simple actions we can take to stay safer from fire during Fire Prevention Week and year-round. NOW, THEREFORE, BEIT RESOLVED thatl, ScottJ. Lund, Mayor of the City ofFridley, do hereby proclaim the week of October9 through 1 S, 2005, as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK in the City ofFridley. The Fridley Fire Department invites all residents to visit the Fire Department during their annual open house on Saturday, October 8, 2005, from 11:00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fridley to be affixed this 26"' day of September, 2005. Scott J. Lund, Mayor , , � � � ' TOASTMASTERS MONTH Octobcr, 2005 , , WHEREAS, the vision of the Toastmasters International organization is to empower people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams; and WHEREAS, since the Toastmasters organization began in 1924, more than three million men and women have benefited from its communication and leadership programs. Members of Toastmasters benefit from improved communications skills, better meeting facilitation skills, and leadership skills. Increased self-confzdence is an added dividend; and WHEREAS, meetings include both prepared and extemporaneous speaking. Speeches are evaluated emphasizing positive immediate feedback and ideas for improvement, all within a supportive environment. Members receive educational manuals from Toastmasters International which offers guidelines for speeches; and WHEREAS, the mission of Toastmasters is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confzdence and personal growth; and WHEREAS, there is one Toastmasters club in Fridley; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Scott J. Lund, Mayor of the City of Fridley, hereby proclaim the month of October; 2005, as: TOASTMASTERS MONTH in the City ofFridley, Minnesota. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fridley to be affixed this 26`h day of September, 2005. Scott J. Lund Mayor CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF FRIDLEY SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:34 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Lund led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Lund Councilmember-at-Large Barnette Councilmember Billings Councilmember Wolfe Councilmember Bolkcom OTHERS PRESENT: William Burns, City Manager Fritz Knaak, City Attorney Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director PROCLAMATIONS: Shannon Meyer Appreciation Day: September 12, 2005 Constitution Week September 17-23, 2005 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council Meeting of August 22, 2005. APPROVED. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Receive Bids and Award Contract for the Commons Park Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project. Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated the low bidder was Shank Construction Incorporated at a price of $1,088,700. They also offered an alternate bid of $9,000 for tying the sewer's monitoring system to the water monitoring system. The software we use is called SCADA. Although the FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 2 second low bidder offered a$27,989 deduction to use an alternate subcontractor for the SCADA portion of the upgrade work, Jon Haukaas, Public Works Director, is recommending that we not create a situation where we will have two software contractors working in the same system. He is, therefore, recommending we award the bid for the upgrade and the alternate bid for integration of water and sewer SCADA to Shank Construction Incorporated in the amount of $1,097,700. Shank's subcontractor for the SCADA work is Automatic Systems, the company we use for all of our other SCADA installations and maintenance. The total scope of work for this project includes replacing the filter media of our seven filters, replacing all of the electronic controls for the back door system at the treatment plant, replacing the electric service, and painting all pipes, filters, and walls, not including outside walls. RECEIVED BIDS AND AWARDED CONTRACT FOR THE COMMONS PARK WATER TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE PROJECT TO SHANK CONSTRUCTION INCORPORATED. 2. Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan, by Gonyea Development LLC, Generally Located at 1290 Osborne Road N.E. (Ward 2). Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated Tom Gonyea of Gonyea Development is requesting Council's approval of the sign plan for 1290 Osborne Road N.E. Staff has reviewed the plan, and is of the opinion that it conforms to City Code. Staff recommends Council's approval. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR AGENDA. 3. Resolution Approving a Plat, P.S. #05-05, Armament Systems Division, by BAE Systems, for the Purpose of Creating Three Industrial Lots, Generally Located at 4800 East River Road N.E. (Ward 3). Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated the preliminary plat was approved by Council on August 22, 2005. Staff recommends final plat approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-41. 4. Resolution Consenting to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Fridley, Minnesota, Adopting a 2005 Tax Levy Collectible in 2006. Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated this is a levy that has been collected by the City on behalf of the Fridley HRA since 1996. The levy now generates $343,135 per year and costs the owner of the home valued at $200,000, $28.80 per year. The proceeds of the levy are currently used to fund the HRA's Housing Rehabilitation Program and debt services associated with that. Staff recommends Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-42. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 3 5. Resolution Designating the National Incident Management System as the Basis for all Incident Management in the City of Fridley. Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated this is a resolution designating the National Incident Management System, or "NIMS" as it is called, as the basis for all incident management in the City of Fridley. NIMS is the first standardized approach to incident management on a national level. It establishes common procedures and training for dealing with emergency response. The expectation is that we will enhance coordination of all public safety providers during an emergency. Staff recommends Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-43. 6. Resolution by the City of Fridley Promoting the Use of Intrastate Mutual Aid Agreements. Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated this resolution establishes Council's support for the Intrastate Mutual Aid Agreement and grants the City's Public Safety Director the authority to dispatch privileged personnel and equipment outside the boundaries of Fridley for the purposes of emergency response to other communities. Staff recommends Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2005-44. 7. Appointment Dr. Burns, City Manager, stated this is an appointment to the position of Utility Accounting/Data Processing Clerk in the Finance Department. This is a vacancy, rather than a new position. Staff recommends the appointment of Tammy Christiansen, a current employee, for this position. Tammy has worked for the City as cashier accounting data processing clerk since February of this year. Staff recommends Council's approval. APPOINTMENT APPROVED. 8. Claims (123044 - 123302). APPROVED. 9. Licenses. APPROVED AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 4 10. Estimates. APPROVED THE FOLLOWING ESTIMATES: Palda & Sons, Inc. 1462 Dayton Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 2005 Neighborhood Street Improvement ProjectNo. ST. 2005 - 1 Estimate No. 4 $ 223,717.46 BCG Construction, Inc. 3117 Salem Avenue South St. Louis Park, MN 55416 2005 Miscellaneous Concrete Repair Proj ect No. 3 59 Estimate No. 3 $ 10,649.50 MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the consent agenda as presented with the removal of Item 2. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADOPTION OF AGENDA MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the agenda as presented with the addition of Item 2. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM (VISITORS): Donald E. Anderson, Jr., 7304 West Circle N.E., said he has been stopped by the police for no reason. Friday night they stopped him in the trailer court when he was getting out of his car. Three to four officers stopped him as part of a suspicion he was part of a shooting in Fridley Terrace and he does not know why because his car is a Ford Taurus. Mayor Lund asked Mr. Anderson what time of the night this was. Mr. Anderson replied it was about 1:41 a.m. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 5 Mayor Lund stated the police officers have been doing some night patrols in the community on Friday nights. Mr. Anderson stated he did not do anything; they just came up to him and searched his vehicle using their flashlights. Mayor Lund asked Mr. Anderson if he would like the Community Resource Officer or the Police Chief to meet with him. Councilmember Bolkcom suggested to Mr. Anderson that next time he call the Director of Public Safety and talk to him and then come back if he does not get any resolution from him. If anyone called her regarding a question like that, as a councilmember, she believes she would advise them to contact the Director of Public Safety. Mr. Anderson stated he did not know how to get a hold of him. Councilmember Bolkcom suggested he call the City's number, 571-3450, and ask to be transferred to the Director of Public Safety. Mayor Lund informed Mr. Anderson he could also contact his ward councilmember or Mayor Lund or the councilmember-at-large. NEW BUSINESS: 11. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the City Code of the City of Fridley, Minnesota, by Making a Change in Zoning Districts (Rezoning Request, ZOA #05-03, by JLT East River Road, LLC, to Rezone the Property from M-2, Heavy Industrial, to C-3, General Shopping, Generally Located at 5601 East River Road N.E) (Ward 3). Scott Hickok, Community Development Director, stated the petitioners are requesting to rezone the property at 5601 East River Road from M-2, Heavy Industrial, to C-3, General Shopping, so they can market the site to potential commercial buyers. It is petitioners' intention to ask for the rezoning at this time and, once the specific user(s) have been identified for this site, they would come back for a second reading of the rezoning ordinance at the City Council level with the detailed site planning information and any other City requirements. As was mentioned at the last meeting, it would be a public hearing. They would notify residents again because of the gap between the first and second reading. At the August 22, 2005, City Council meeting, a public hearing was held. After some discussion, Stipulation No. 4 was eliminated, and modifications were made to Stipulation No. 3 in accordance with Council's request. City staff recommends Council hold the first reading of the ordinance for approval of Rezoning Request, ZOA #OS-03 with the following Stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall comply with the State of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410 for environmental impact review. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 6 2. Petitioner shall submit user-specific site plans, including appropriate drainage and landscaping details, prior to second reading of the rezoning ordinance (Petitioner has waived 15.99 rights in order to comply with this stipulation). 3. Implementation of a traffic management plan, including any required infrastructure enhancements (at no cost to Longview Fibre Company), approved by the City for the corresponding site plan. Mr. Hickok said that at last meeting, Councilmember Bolkcom asked for Stipulation 3 to be clarified. He said the phrase, "at no cost to Longview Fibre Company," did not appear in the Council's packet. Staff and petitioner discussed this today to strip down that stipulation and make it easier to understand. For the purposes of this modification for this site plan, the infrastructure enhancements would not cost Longview Fibre anything. Mr. Hickok stated Councilmember Billings had expressed an interest in having a timeframe for this to come back They do have suggested language for a timeframe. They have talked with petitioner and their legal counsel, and initial interest was in having a 12-month return. After discussing this with them, it is understandable it may take them as much as 9, 10, 11 months to land that user but then it may take again the remainder of that time to prepare the exact plans they would use for this site. Staff recommends the following Stipulation No. 4: 4. Petitioner shall return with a user-specific site plan and all other corresponding plans within 24 months of a first reading approval or this request will become null and void. They would then start the process over at that time. Councilmember Bolkcom asked where the public hearing for the second reading was mentioned. Mr. Hickok stated the purpose of inentioning that on the record is because it is not a standard procedure but it is to make it very clear on the record that it is their intention to do that. It is not a stipulation of the petitioner, it is something that they are imposing upon themselves. Councilmember Bolkcom stated she realizes it is in the record, but someone would have to go back and read the record and say it was two years. She asked what would be wrong with putting it in as a stipulation. Mr. Hickok replied stipulations are for outlining the petitioner's responsibilities. What she would be asking the petitioner to do is to do something that is a staff responsibility. The petitioner recognizes that by virtue of this being a hearing, they are going to be paying for that also. He said they could add a stipulation that says the petitioner will pay the additional cost for the second hearing publication at such time as it is required. Staff would be in support of that. Councilmember Bolkcom commented it was not just the cost, but her concern was that the petitioner knows there has to be another public hearing and it is on the record. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 7 Mr. Hickok stated that would be city-initiated, not petitioner-initiated. When they put together a public hearing, all the work is on their end and the stipulations they have imposed on these projects is a petitioner-in-position, not staff-in-position. So, he guessed they are doing their best to notify the public about what the process is going to be and hopefully everyone, including the future legal counsel of both parties, will understand that a hearing will happen. This is a very unusual process. They are putting it on themselves and putting it on the record this evening so that people are clear and do not wait for the second reading in the normal course of activity. It will likely come back within a 24-month period and, at that time, there will be due notice. Councilmember Bolkcom stated she is okay with that. He makes it sound like there has to be an actual public hearing once there is a development there so that means he says they are going to pay the cost. Mr. Hickok stated there may be people who understand that a public hearing comes with a certain cost and, if the petitioner now is causing them to have a second public hearing, that has a cost attached to it. His point is to let the public know that the cost attached to a second public hearing is not to be borne by taxpayers, but by the petitioner instead. Councilmember Billings stated they have heard Mr. Hickok refer to a parenthetical reference to Longview Fibre in Stipulation No. 3. Personally, as far as he is concerned, that is an agreement between the petitioner and Longview Fibre, and he has no desire to get involved in that. He is comfortable with Stipulation No. 3 as it is written in their agenda this evening, without the parenthetical reference. Councilmembers Wolfe and Bolkcom both agreed. Jay Lindgren, Dorsey & Whitney, attorney for Petitioner, stated they are comfortable with all the stipulations that have been brought forward this evening. They are certainly in agreement with the original language that their neighbor, Longview, would not be responsible for any costs. Their primary concern, however, is Longview is a good neighbor, they are a good neighbor, and they do not have ongoing complaints from them. If it is Council's wish not to put that in there, he thinks it is safe to say that they are willing to enter into an agreement with Longview. As far as the cost of making those traffic improvements, they are costs they are willing to take. So, again, if they do not want to impose that condition, they will work it out with their neighbor. He said that was sufficient for petitioner. Councilmember Billings stated the minutes are kind of an overview of what took place but they will ask the recording secretary to enter into the record the fact that Mr. Lindgren has requested that be placed into the stipulations so that when they meet with their counterpart from Longview, petitioner will be able to say that they tried. Mayor Lund stated he would take it one little step further. He thinks by placing it on public record, that it behooves petitioner, not necessarily the City, to make sure that agreement between the petitioner and Longview takes place. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 8 Councilmember Billings stated regarding Mr. Hickok referring to the 24 months. What he is also suggesting is they add another sentence to Stipulation No. 4 that says, "Petitioner shall provide the City of Fridley an update, in writing, on or before October 1, 2006." So they know what is going on. In terms of Councilmember Bolkcom's previous conversation, he thinks he is going to suggest they add a stipulation that petitioner will pay for the publication costs of an additional public hearing at the time, prior to the second reading. Just so it is clear. Attorney Lindgren said for the record they support both of those items. It would be their goal to have such conversation with them, written or not, before October 1, 2006. It is their best interest to not let this go 24 months. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to waive the reading and approve the first reading of this ordinance with the following stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall comply with the State of Minnesota Rules, Chapter 4410 for environmental impact review. 2. Petitioner shall submit user-specific site plans, including appropriate drainage and landscaping details, prior to second reading of the rezoning ordinance (Petitioner has waived 15.99 rights in order to comply with this stipulation). 3. Implementation of a traffic management plan, including any required infrastructure enhancements, approved by the City for the corresponding site plan. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to amend the first reading of this ordinance to add the following two stipulations: 4. Petitioner shall return with a user-specific site plan and all other corresponding plans within 24 months of first reading approval or this request will become null and void. Petitioner shall provide the City of Fridley an update, in writing, on or before October 1, 2006. 5. Petitioner shall reimburse the City of Fridley for publication costs of a second public hearing prior to second reading. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION TO APROVE THE FIRST READING CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 9 2. Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan, by Gonyea Development LLC, Generally Located at 12990 Osborn Road N.E. (Ward 2). Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Hickok to show the sign. Mr. Hickok showed an illustration of the building as it existed along Osborne and Old Central. What is being suggested is that all the letters will be colored black, white, or charcoal gray. It will be similar to the accent block All signage shall be between 11 feet, 4 inches and 14 feet, 6 inches on the building and up to 18 inches high. So over each entry feature, they have a certain sign as it is prohibited and they have specified a certain letter type and a certain design characteristic about the signage. They have also indicated that the signage could be rows of text, not to exceed 24 inches in height and, if there are any logos, they would have to stay within that same sign block. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if there were any freestanding signs. Mr. Hickok said there were not. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve the comprehensive sign plan for 1290 Osborne Road with the following sign criteria: 1. All signs must be made out of raised plastic individual letters 6" to 24" high. 2. The color of the letter is to be charcoal gray to match the darker block on the building. 3. The placement of the signs must be in-between the charcoal gray accent bands as shown on the attached drawing. 4. Sign may be no more than the width of the leased space less five feet on each end or sign must not exceed the maximum square footage of building signage allowed by the City of Fridley, whichever is more restrictive. (City of Fridley requirement=fifteen times the square root of the linear length of the tenant's leased frontage.) 5. Signs may be more than one line, not exceeding 24" high for total signage. 6. Logos are permissible constructed out of the same material and color as the letters. 7. Building owner must sign off on all sign plans prior to submitting to the City for permit. Seconded by Councilmember Wolfe. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2005 PAGE 10 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 12. Informal Status Reports. Mayor Lund stated he wanted to thank organizers including Stan Kowalski, Barney Buss, Malcolm Watson, and others for the successful 911 memorial event held at the Spring Lake Park football field. This evening Dunn Bros Coffee in Fridley donated a beautiful mural to the Fridley Historical Society. The mural depicts the early years of Fridley. Councilmember Bolkcom stated Art at Rice Creek was held at the Banfill-Locke Center on Sunday. She thanked the Fridley Parks crew and the Anoka County Parks and Recreation Department for the great job they did. Two Fridley community officers were out directing traffic from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they did an incredible job. ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe, to adjourn. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:09 P.M. Respectfully submitted by, Denise M. Johnson Scott J. Lund Recording Secretary Mayor � CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 7T", 2005 CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Savage called the regular meeting of the Planning Committee to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Members Present: Members Absent: Others Present Diane Savage, Barbara Johns, David Kondrick, Larry Kuechle, and Brad Dunham Leroy Oquist and Dean Saba Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES — August 3`�, 2005 MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to approve the minutes as presented. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECARED THE MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Consideration of a Zonina Text Amendment, ZTA #05-01. bv the Citv of Fridlev to amend Chapter 20514 7 B and 205.15.17.B, reaardina temporarv outdoor storaqe containers on commercial properties. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle, to open the public hearing. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:35 P.M. Ms. Jones stated that this is the first zoning text amendment of the year initiated by staff. The amendment is being brought forward as a few commercial businesses over the years have requested the ability to temporarily store seasonal merchandise in outdoor containers. Current zoning regulations do not permit this type of storage. During tfie lasf Council/Commission survey, :it was asked if there was general interest in pursuing this amendment and there was Council/Commission support. Staff has put together this amendment for consideration. This amendment would not affect District C-1, Local Business, as lots are generally too small to provide enough space or allow for proper screening. The two proposed Districts for the amendment are Districts C-2, General Business and C-3, General Shopping. Applicants would be required to fill out a form similar to the current temporary outdoor sales form. The permit would be allowed for a maximum of 90 days and fees would be 1 SEPTEMBER 7 2005-PC 2 of 6 $75.00 with a$300 refundable deposit upon removal of the storage unit. The applicant must submit a drawing showing how they would, meet all the requirements specified in the code. The specified requirements are as follows: a) Stored on a paved surface b) Screened from ROW, residence, or park c) Architecturally compatible screening d) Adequate parking and safe circulation e) Maximum one per year for 90 days f) Three permit limit on multi-tenant buildings g) Comply with all state Fire and Safety Codes and City Ordinances __ The city staff recommends the ZTA #05-01 as written and the permit application form attached with a correction to the multi-tenant building permit limit being three per year. � The ZTA-#05-01 is scheduled to be heard at a public hearing at the September 26th City Council Meeting. Commissioner Kondrick asked for clarification as to what a multi-tenant building would consist of and why businesses would request a storage unit. Ms. Jones stated that this would be for commercial businesses, not in residential areas such as apartment buildings. A multi-tenant commercial business example would be something like a strip mail. It was also clarified that this amendment includes zoning districts G2 and C-3 only. Chairperson Savage asked if any feedback has been received from the public regarding any pro's or con's in having these storage units on the business properties. Ms. Jones responded that no comments have been heard from the public. Commissioner Kondrick questioned if any studies have been made comparing our set fees to any neighboring communities. Ms. Jones stated that no research has been done as they are not aware of any other community authorizing this type of storage. This is a unique request, but businesses have approached staff asking for this type of storage space. Commissioner Johns noted that in the attachment it does not specify the size that will be allowed for the outdoor storage unit. She questioned if a business could have finro or three units at one time or if a tractor trailer could be parked in the parking lot, and how would businesses know what size unit would be acceptable if it is not specified on the application. Ms. Jones clarified that at tractor trailer would not meet the height requirements in the current screening code: On page two of the proposed amendment it does specify that the business would need to state the size of the storage unit and map out the area where the unit will be placed. It is assumed that when the business creates the schematic drawing they would designate the size and location of the storage unit(s). As long as the storage unit meets the architectural screening code, the unit would be allowed. 2 SEPTEMBER 7 2005-PC 3 of 6 Commissioner Kuechle was concerned that a business could put a storage unit behind a building and it would meet the screening codes and not be in the view of the public or parks. Ms. Jones mentioned that most of the C-2 and C-3 zoning property is along East River Road, University Avenue and Central Avenue where most businesses would have residential property behind the buildings so there would be very few businesses this issue would apply. Commissioner Kondrick asked if it would be appropriate to have specific storage � container sizes listed on the application so the applicant would know what size of storage unit is acceptable. Commissioner Kuechle stated that if the storage unit meets the screening code there shouldn't be a concern of the size of the unit. Ms. Jones explained that the size of the unit would be covered with the limitation in the height but will double check her records. Commissioner Kondrick agreed with Commissioner Kuechle that if the unit meets the screening code, they should be covered. Commissioner Johns asked for clarification when the $300 refundable deposit would be collected. Ms. Jones confirmed that it would be the owner's responsibility to pick up the deposit when the storage unit is removed. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to close the public hearing. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:45 P.M. Commissioner Kondrick stated that all the questions of interest were covered and agreed to proceed with the amendment. Commissioner Savage commented that there has been no oppositions regarding this amendment and the matter will be heard in another public hearing by the City Council on September 26`h. The conditions built into the amendment are protective of the city as well as the customer and she supports the amendment. MOTION by Commissioner Johns, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle, to recommend approval of ZTA-#05-01, by the City of Fridley, to amend Chapter 205.14.7.B and 205.15.17.B, to allow temporary outdoor storage containers on commercial properties. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED. 3 SEPTEMBER 7 2005-PC 2. Consideration of a Zoninq Text Amendment, ZTA #05-02, bv the Citv of Fridlev, to amend Chapter 205.13.5.C, and 205.14.5.C, and 205.15.5.C, reqardinq parkinq requirements on commercial properties. 4of6 MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle, to open the public hearing. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPENED AT 7:48 P.M. Ms. Jones presented the second zoning text amendment of the year presented by staff. _ What prompted this request were recent parking stall variance requests that were granted to the Target Super Store and CVS Pharmacy redevelopment projects. � Ms. Jones stated the current code parking requirements of Commercial Districts C-1, C- 2 and C-3 requires businesses to allocate one parking stall for every 150 sq. ft. of building floor area, which equals 6.7 stalls per 1,000 sq. ft. Evidence in recent commercial redevelopment projects such as Wal-Mart, Walgreen's and Home Depot has shown that much of this required parking space is unused even in their busiest times. Target presented business research indicating that even on their busiest day they only need 3.8 stalls per 1,000 square feet. Staff researched other cities in the area and learned that the City of Fridley is the only city that requires one parking space per 150 sq. ft. of building floor area and a 10' stall width. At this time staff is not proposing a change in the stall width, but welcomes discussion on that matter. Staff would like to recommend the following: a) Change the parking stall ratio to one parking stall to every 250 square feet (4 stalls per 1,000 sq. ft) in the C-1, C-2 and C-3 sections of the Zoning Code. b) Remove optional speculative parking ration of 1 per 200 sq. ft. in C-1, C-2 and C-3. c) Remove optional office use ratio of 1 per 250 sq. ft. in C-1, C-2, and C-3. d) Keep parking stall width at 10'. The benefits of this amendment would be as follows: a) More opportunity for green space in redevelopment projects b) Lessen storm water runoff impacts c) Reduce heat island effect d) Less variance requests e) More efficient use of commercial properties The city staff recommends the ZTA #05-02 as written. The ZTA-#05-02 is scheduled to be heard at a public hearing at the September 26th City Council Meeting. Ms. Jones has heard no feedback from the public, just from developers surveying our area for potential business sites. Commissioner Kondrick asked if businesses are aware that we are considering this amendment and how they would be aware of this change. I.' SEPTEMBER 7 2005-PC 5of6 Ms. J�nes stated that there is a�roposed article regarding this issue in the next city newsletter and the public hearing notices are distributed to the Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner Kondrick mentioned that the average shopper would prefer a 10' parking stall, but your average business owner would prefer a smaller space. Even though we are not considering this today, this may be something brought up in the future. Ms. Jones stated that the current code does allow business to propose iess than a 10' width parking stall but that section is not part of this proposed amendment. MOTION by Commissioner Johns, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle, to close the _ public hearing. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECALRED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:55 P.M. Commissioner Kuechle supported the proposal, saying it would be good to bring the City of Fridley in line with other surrounding communities. It has been verified that most businesses do not need that much parking space and the amendment wo�ld keep the parking lots looking clean. Commissioner Savage liked the idea of having more green space available in the business parking lots. MOTION by Commissioner Kuechle, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to recommend approval of the Zoning Text Amendment, ZTA #05-02, by the City of Fridley, to amend Chapter 205.13.5.C, and 205.14.5.C, and 205.15.5.C, regarding parking requirements on commercial properties. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECALRED THE CARRIED. 3. RECEIVE THE MINTUES OF THE JULY 7, 2005 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORY MEETING. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Johns, to receive the minutes as presented. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 4 2005 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle to receive the minutes as presented. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. �� � SEPTEMBER 7 2005-PC 5. RECEIVE THE MINTUES OF THE JUNE 27, 2005 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISION MEETING. 6of6 MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Johns to receive the minutes as presented. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 1, 2005 PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle to receive the minutes as presented. - UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 7. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 19. 2005 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING. MOTION by Commissioner Johns seconded by Commissioner Kuechle to receive the minutes as presented. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OTHER BUSINESS: Ms. Jones stated that the next two meetings are cancelled. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Commissioner Kondrick, seconded by Commissioner Kuechle, to adjourn. UPON A UNANIMOUS VOICE VOTE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECALRED THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted by, ����%�6CCt- Krista Monsrud Recording Secretary � � � CffY OF FRIQLEY Date To: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 September 20, 2005 William Burns, City Manager From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator Stacy Stromberg, Planner Subject: Sign Plan for the Pawn America Building - 785 53rd Avenue M-05-96 INTRODUCTION DeMars Signs, on behalf of Brad Rixmann, property owner of 785 53rd Avenue, is requesting that the City Council approve the attached sign plan. SUMMARY Code Section 214.14, requires shopping centers and multiple tenant buildings to have a comprehensive sign plan approved by the City. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that centers have well planned, aesthetically pleasing, and consistent appearance. The proposed sign plan meets all the City's criteria and will ensure a consistent look for the signage of this building. Currently the only signage on the building is for Pawn American and it consists of individual channel letters mounted directly on the wall of the building. To ensure consistency, the comprehensive sign plan will require that all new signs proposed for this building consist of individual channel letters mounted either on an aluminum raceway painted to match the wall farade color or individual channel letters mounted directly on the wall farade. The channel letters shall be internally lit with neon or LED and shall not exceed 48 inches in height. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends approval of the proposed comprehensive sign plan for the building at 785 53rd Avenue. � �a �,� # � !t v., ♦ "'S (� `C. � ' fC i 3�,�,.n it` t 4. kW� t i ! . � ' � �I� � +M� .I ' ; 1Y '� : � '� �� t♦ �' . : .i �: �. '��' : ��. ��; i ! �` ,� � �. � .� � • � � � - �.�� ,,'� 1. ��j / -� .I �:�; ', , . Ii ♦ �' I ��' � � � �}. � •� ,� '��, � � . �A' I ' �` � .�° � . ���. _,. r ,. :�'� . ,r . ., ; , � t ��� w I: t,l .I /r ,. � ;,, ! � �r� ;, . ;,, �, .� i , , . � .� i . , ' ' ' .. � ' . . ._ � i � ,, ;�, ;�' ,��� � �' ., ��! .�' �_�` �, �': �. . � ; �' ! �; ! �, , � �; ,- y i �r , � i` 'i � • � 1. �' �' t� • '' ! ,� � �1' i� ' �'� . � �. • � �' � �.�i 1 • �. � • � ` � 1� :�� , �' �. � �_� ��:�� � �. � � • .; � i�'�,� f' �i�r! '.�;�- � w � 5� � � t � "�a �v ,4i ��`' � "'� '� k! �5 Y � � �E .x a v° ,' �� t , ' z +n3 x c. . � � , y 5�: 4% '. ���� i /i '� .� I �.� �. , �' ��� �.� i -1 I, . : .I; ! �` `i`, 4 i♦` r � �` • i�" • /' ,� �s : • ; s r, .�i � �' ,�: : E/ I i' � c�i I �! �` �i!. �; . ' � 'r - , ; � • -� :i' - �� � , `� .� .. . � �. � .; .�' � , _. �. s: �' .� i� �` r" � i' �� � �.. _ ..r s. , r�, .,r� ,�, . �:i ,,,� ��. i � �, ,� ��� - .�: �i� : � r � � ; .. ,�: �. M ; ; .� ` � ��� � ��� ' ' , • ' � ' � �; '�' .- ;t', � �` r ' a ` ' (�' � <�> � �' �, , � , ', . , ,; ` /� �, �' � ��' �' �; �,� 1� �' r i��. • �. ; r; 7 .. �4 M t z �} �' � • ` f• � �� � f., n} # ±� ...- � . :.�r� � . M�: .� �:'�;� . � _ .. ,, � ;� � .�; � � •� �< <- ;�> - " :�. r � ; :� �. ''� ,�: . - � '� - � - �, ' � ;/ �' : ,� � , . ` . . •� ! � . ����' • .: •� � .. .�. . �, :�, ' � ` .� . ;�" � ,� � .. �..� � +, i, '��..� �- .. . / _ ��. • t� � '' 1 i: � 1 � , • F �� �s: } Y , a. . , � �,, � � '. �, � r, - .°� „ . :. . .�ii ,. r. : . � r �x :; ,� ?i. .y�, A� �r • �� ;i A N � A.� 9` j`' �, r �� � � :�� �'� ` �� ,1t � `7� �'�q i 1 �L �� 4 w, i , :�: i ,is j�� � � ; . �:� � •i �1�� z i� � w � ,� � »: r ,�: � 1. ,. � •..i . i �.—.._..' - 1 b.� � .�---.---�....._— ! � �; _ . j� 1. ".; 1 � ,'-" : ' . � +: 1� ._.,.,� ,, ;P.; . , t. '"� f �._.. �+ ��. . ?.. !. . � r, `� �. _` ., , ` ,�' � 1 4.:. .. . ,', `�, - R�. . .._. � . r,. �- , ., _..,. ,P� �. .r. 1 . ! � r. t�s € �: ,'� x � • R ' �: } • y , �:`'. j: `• � .;S�e. �,. 4..y .ir`: 15'7" 39„ s7�� - - ` 39" 112.98 SQ FT 12,5„ 16°} ELECTRC)NI�S 16.5 SQ FT .. � . � � • � .. �. $,8„ 1679 JEWELRY 11.55 SQ FT 5'5" 16" ���G� 7.22 SQ FT 5' 16" ���� 6.65 SQ FT � „ � � � 1,` �' ; `�' � , � : �(11 _ 1�'10�� 2�i s�� �� �T • � . ����� �� , —'� availabie square footage = 191.50 sq ft � � � � CffY OF FRIDLEI' To: From: Date: Re: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF September 26, 2005 William W. Burns, City Manager Richard D. Pribyl, Finance Director Deb Skogen, City Clerk September 14, 2005 Fridley VFW Post 363 - Charitable Gambling Premise Permit Renewal Section 30 of the Fridley City Code allows Lawful Gambling by a licensed organization. The Fridley VFW is currently conducting charitable gambling on their premises located at 1040 Osborne Road. Their Charitable Gambling Premise Permit will expire on February 28, 2006. The renewal application requires a resolution from the City Council approving the renewal. If approved, the premise permit would become effective March 1, 2006 and expire February 28, 2008. Please find a resolution for the renewal premise permit. Staff recommends approval of the premise permit renewal by adoption of the attached resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2005 - RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF AN APPLICATION FOR A MINNESOTA LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISE PERMIT FOR FRIDLEY VFW, POST 363 WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has been served with a copy of an Application for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit for the Fridley VFW, Post 363, and WHEREAS, the location of the Premise Permit is for their premises located at 1040 Osborne Road and will be effective March 1, 2006 and expire to February 28, 2008; and WHEREAS, the City of Fridley has found no reason to restrict the location for the charitable gambling operation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Fridley approves the Minnesota Lawful Gambling Premise Permit Application for the Fridley VFW Post 363 on their premises located at 1040 Osborne Road. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF 2005. SCOTT J. LUND - MAYOR ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK � � CffY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The Honorable Mayor and City Council William W. Burns, City Manager September 23, 2005 2006 City Calendar Attached is a proposed 2006 City calendar which indicates City Council meetings, conferences and holidays. Staff recommends that Council approve the attached resolution and the 2006 calendar of City Council meetings and holidays. Thank you for your consideration of this matter. WWB:rsc Attachments RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TIME AND NUMBER OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2006 WHEREAS, Section 3.01 of the Charter of the City of Fridley requires that the City Council meet at a fixed time not less than once each month; and WHEREAS, Section 3.01 of the Charter of the City of Fridley requires that the City Council sha11 " meet at such times as may be prescribed by resolution; and - WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City Council to comply with the open meeting provisions contained in Minnesota. Statutes 471.705 as interpreted by the courts; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Fridley that: 1. The City Council will hold regular meetings in the Council Chambers of the Fridley Municipal Center, commencing at 7:30 p.m. on the following Mondays in 2006: January 9, January 23, February 13, February 27, March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 14, August 28, September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 13, November 20, December 4 and December 11. 2. The City Council will hold conference meetings at the Fridley Municipal Center, at which time matters are discussed but no formal action taken, commencing at 7:00 p.m. on the following Mondays in 2006: April 17, May 15, August 21 and November 6. 3. On the dates of regular City Gouncil meetings, City Council information sessions will be held in the Fridley Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m. and following adjournment of each regular meeting. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS ' DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2005. ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK 15 SCOTT J. LUND — MAYOR � _ � � � V � _ � � 0 �� V � O N ha M C N � q�� � .V.. �-.. .-.r v �3 � '��' � °'ry U U ,.:�i �v � � C��,UU �� c�1 � O N y �1 HI a 0 o � N � F � h V) I i W o F N � L w H � �/i C/� w F � O N � R � F Fi � � A ti � �.� �.� � ., � � � d "" � � O � O U � U � C �' U �` �i�: bp bA bA bA .� �.Y 'I"'�' � y y y 6� N ��� �� �� O� O A O O U,a U oUU Y O � � � � w �UUU ��IUU � d w c�NN ���N on � on cn on C� O . .f�. bA . 'r'..I' . � 'a� 'v� a+ '!"�' � N � �� � ��� � � �x� � � �� .0 O .0 U q •� •� :� � �3 � � � g g �o U �U w �UU'Y� ..��+ � � d � y � � C ,..�� � U� U � U; U U[+ U o � .�+ i o`°N z`�°"'°NN � .-. r. ,—� op on on ao 04 ��D .� � J � .� .� •� � •� a� a�:. , .�.a� a� a� i a� �'��� �� ��� ���"'� 'i� '� '� a� 'ci � U � ��� � � � � � � U:�U UU U�U �' i �' .�' .•.�+ .� , O ..'-'�, U 0., U ,., U U U=U, U � .� 00 Iff :.: nr �r N �i � �"+ �-�i � N ty �. N C. � N e�^, "� � � N N n � N N � � N QN � N H N � ..w o0 u7 .r .�+ N � � � N N Q. �-�+ N '^'� oO .�i N n � N N � ��0 � ti '+ N n .�-� N N � � N N � .N-i N N � '+ .�+ N � � � N c~^f �O /`� � ''I "'� 00 .�-� N N O l� M [� °.O:'>:t� � N N °7 �_ ,--� (y �.�r R�.,=�i .-� N y �� N N f �., �',� N C` .��+ N t�ri ? �n N O� =! . �[� .r oo .r N �rq,, 4. � �n ' N�� � � � �. �la"��'. .r � � � � � �-• eh � c�.. H � � � . �µ'��. � ... � � � Vi � .�-� � N h I W o E N '� R � H � N] y w H �o 0 N � 4 Q � Fi � � .�+ N N � .N-� .�+ N � .� ..�i N � .�r .�i N eh N O. .�-i N e�ri I~��0� I � � N N V1 N a "'� � N N N n ti N N � � N N tn .N-i .�-i N � .-� .-�t N e•f � ti � N O� .�-� N c�9 on on ou o o� .� �.� � . � ��� ���� � � � � � � � �. � � � ._ x ,� U N U A U O U � L.' � y � C U i U o U 3 U ..'�'. L"+ ;�' or +�'' � ..�'.�+� UUU� U0.�lU m c � � N N h � � N Cli N C. .�-i N e�•f ky "'i Oa:` .-�� N N � F �'^� «�-r . int N p." s� � �9 .Mi N;.�'`it�.� � N � N ��-FE�,tN g ', � ���� O �b�`+.:' V� fA e+1 �..E �r;�f N �f+ .N+ .��+ �� .�.a '0i ��. H ' ���4.' � N n': o � ,��; ': N r� N ��h. � t'�' �''- m .r N e+�; Q "y: E .. oo ,.�. N - �i � ��N� y � � N N y w H a 0 O �j N P � ti F � y ' � oD .+ N N n � N N � � N N � .-N+ .Qr N � N � H .� H N � � "4 N� er1 N T .b-� N t��f �� .y .y � � � � y � U U � L :� � 0. � � � � � U U C� v u � d' ,__, V1 A •� cv N� N O� .�i N e��'. �Ty "" o�i N N N F+ � .�i N N O N r� v � � N N d Q [ti 1r' .N-� �-�i N �� � � � � � �,a�� §.;?' {��":: e+! ,.�i H N e7 �„� o,g:.. � �r � W en .�i ��, .�� o (� N o. .", ��� o y ; r� .+ oo _� ���;� N O t x� y k" Fi �rr,�'.� �v��r+ oD F `'�E �+ N N z ' 2-� `' � r �Q�N � �: �ry�„�� �' �-NI �-�i N y I �, H � 0 N � � 0 F � p� n N N N � N N N . vf � .N+ .�i N r1 00 IIf � .+ .-+ N h �-Oi �-hi N �+'f N ( �^', � t! v� � "'� oo .�-i N N � � CffY OF FRIdLEY Name AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 Position Appointment Starting Salary Starting Date Replaces Cynthia Accounting/Data $15.29 Sept.27, Tammy Bobick Proc'g Clerk - per hour 2005 Christiansen Cashier � AGENDA ITEM � COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 CffY OF FRIDLEY CLAIMS 123305 -123480 � � C,fTY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 LICENSES NEW LtGENSES ' Tvpe of License Bv Approved bv: MASSAGE CERTIFICATE Julie Rae Johnson 16368 224t" Av N W Elk River, MN (Northwest Athletic Club 1200 E Moore Lake Dr. Fridley, MN) USED MOTOR VEHICLE Midwest Car Search LLC 990 Osborne Rd. Fridley, MN 55432 TREE SERVICE Reach Tree Service 214 E 58t" St. Minneapolis, Mn Scott Spiczka Josh Conrady Public Safety Director Public Safety Director Community Development Dir. Public Works Director Annattone Tree Svc. Anthony Annattone Public Works Director 7929 Zane Av. N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 « . LICENSES CITY COUNCIL. MEETING OF � : . �� Contractor Licerise Tvpe Applicai�t A�pi•oved By Buchman Plumbin Plumbiii Jeff Bucl�man State of MN Citywide Home Improve�nents Residential Pat�l Jocicen State of MN Inc Cl�ampion Water Seivices Plumbing Robert Stolp State of MN Cross-Country Electric LLC Electrical Ratid Do ler State of MN Gavic &. Sons Gas Services Paul Gavic Ron Jullcowski, BO Grayhawlc Buildeis Residential Dennis Brown State of MN Henderson Concrete & Water Residential Steve �Ienderson State of MN Keith's Affordable Construction Residential ICeith Via State of MN Lundbert Remodeliria & Const Residei�itial Willianl Lundber State of MN Modern Concept Builders Residential Chester Anc�erson State of MN New Image Remodeling Residential David Goetz State of MN Omo Designs Inc Residential Pat Ralph State of MN Pearson Mechanical Services Inc Gas Services Jim Cascalenda Ron Jullcowski, BO Pearson Mechanical Services Inc Heatin Jini Cascalenda Ron Jullcowski, BO Quarve Contraating Inc Residential Patricic Quarve State of MN R& n Roofin Construction Ii�ic Roofin Steve Ron Jullcowslci, BO S& B Geo Therinal Heating Heating William Arzdorf Ron Jullcowski, BO St Marie Sheet Metal Inc Heatin Linda St Marie Ron Jullcowski, BO St Marie Sheet Metal Inc Gas Sei°vices Lirida St Marie Ron Jullcowski, BO Timco Construction Inc Commercial Timothy Mckee Ron Jullcowski, BO Vinco Inc Commercial Steve Anderson Ron Jullcowslci, BO Vinco Inc Electrical Steve Anderson State of MN Westei•n Construction Inc Residei�tial Brad Chazin State of MN Wright At Home Services Residential Robert Wright State of MN � � CffY OF FRIDLEY Date To AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 September 21, 2005 William Burns, City Manager From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator Stacy Stromberg, Planner Subject: Public Hearing for ZTA #OS-01: Zoning Text Amendment to Allow Temporary Outdoor Storage Containers in Commercial Districts Background Some commercial businesses over the years have reported a need for temporary storage of seasonal merchandise. In these cases, it has not been financially prudent for the business owner to make an addition to their building for space that they need for only a few months during the year. A solution these business owners have proposed to City staff is to rent a portable storage container and place it on their property for the time they need it. Current zoning code regulations do not permit such containers in a commercial district — even by special use permit. The majority of respondents to the last CounciUCommission survey indicated that they would be interested in approving a code amendment that would permit temporary storage containers in commercial districts. Therefore, staff has developed the attached code language for the G2, General Business, and G3, General Shopping, sections ofthe Zoning Code. The G1, Local Business District, has purposely been omitted from consideration for this amendment due to the district's minimum lot size. G 1 sites are generally too small to accommodate and allow for screening of storage containers. The proposed language would allow a system of applying for a temporary permit for a maximum duration of 90 days. The permit fee would be the same as what the City currently charges for a temporary outdoor sales permit -$75 with a$300 refundable deposit. Several parameters would need to be met by the applicant to protect public safety and provide adequate screening. In order for staff to determine if the business could meet these requirements, the applicant would need to submit a drawing showing how they could meet all of the code requirements with their completed permit application. Commission Action On September 7, the Planning Commission held a public hearing and reviewed the attached materials. No one from the general public appeared to speak towards the amendment. The Commission unanimously passed a motion recommending approval of the zoning text amendment as written. Since the Planning Commission public hearing, staff has noticed that there is an additional section in the G2 and G3 code sections that should be amended to eliminate any confusion about outdoor storage requirements, so the ordinance language attached has additional te�t beyond the text reviewed by the Planning Commission. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing on September 26, 2005 to receive public comment on ZTA #OS-01. M-OS-97 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE CONTAINERS The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: Section l: That Section 205.14.1.B.(10) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 1. USES PERMITTED B. Accessory Uses (10) Temporarv Outdoor Stora�e Containers are allowed bv permit subject to the followin� conditions: (al The stora�e container shall be located on a paved surface. (bl The storage container sl�all be screened from view from an�public right-of-wav, residence, or park• (cl Screening shall be architecturallv compatible with the main business structure. (d) The business shall srill have adequate parking to meet its minimum parkin�quirements and have safe drive aisle circulation throughout their site during the rime of stora� (el Outdoor storage containers mav be used onlv once per vear for a maximum duration of ninet�90� davs. (fl No more than three permits will be issued per vear for multi-tenant developments. (�) The storage container shall com�lv with all State Fire and Safetv Code regularions and requirements, as well as anv other requirements imposed bv Citv Ordinances. Section 2: That Section 205.15.1.B.(9) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 1. USES PERMITTED B. Accessory Uses. (9) Temporarv Outdoor Storage Containers are allowed b�permit subject to the following condirions: (al The stora�e container shall be located on a paved surface. (bl The stora�e container sl�all be screened from view from anv public ri�ht-of-wav, residence, or park• (cl Screenin� shall be architecturallv compatible with the main business structure. (d) The business shall srill have adequate parking to meet its minimum parking requirements and have safe drive aisle circulation throu�hout their site durin� the rime of stora�e. (e) Outdoor storage containers mav be used only once per year for a maximum duration of ninetv (90) davs. (fl No more than three permits will be issued per vear for multi-tenant developments. (�) The storage container shall com�lv with all State Fire and Safetv Code regularions and requirements, as well as anv other requirements imposed bv Citv Ordinances. Section 3: That Section 205.14.7.B.(3) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS B. E�erior Storage (3) The City shall require a Special Use Permit or a Temporary Outdoor Stora�e Permit in accordance with Section 205.14.1.B.(10) of this code for any e�terior storage of materials. Section 4: That Section 205.15.7.B.(3) 7. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS B. E�erior Storage (3) The City shall require a Special Use Permit or a Temporary Outdoor Stora�e Permit in accordance with Section 205.14.1.B.(10) of this code for any e�terior storage of materials. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF 2005. SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK Public Hearing: First Reading: Second Reading: Published: � � ��� � INFORMATIONAL SHEET PERTAINING TO TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE CONTAINER PERMIT 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, Minnesota 55432 (763) 571-3450 Purpose: To permit businesses to have temporary storage space for seasonal merchandise outside of the building. What is allowed by this permit: Temporary outdoor storage of inerchandise associated with the business located on the property. What is not allowed with this permit: ➢ Storage of inerchandise not associated with the business located on the property. ➢ Storage of food ➢ Storage containers that are not adequately screened Minimum requirements: ➢ The business must be located in a C-2 or C-3 zoning district. ➢ The storage container must be located on a paved surface. ➢ The storage container must be screened from view from any public right-of-way, residence, or park. ➢ Screening must be architecturally compatible with the main business structure. ➢ The business must still have adequate parking to meet its minimum parking requirements and have safe drive aisle circulation throughout their site during the time of storage. ➢ The storage container may be used only once per year for a maximum duration of ninety (90) days. ➢ No more than three permits will be issued per year for multi-tenant developments. ➢ The storage container must comply with all State Fire and Safety Code regulations and requirements, as well as any other requirements imposed by City ordinances. What is required with this application: Completed and signed permit application 2. $75 fee; paid to the City of Fridley $300, deposit (refundable upon container removal) 4. Site plan showing the size and location of the proposed storage area on the property. The plan must also show how many usable parking stalls are remaining and how pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be managed. 5. Signature of the property owner. Receipt Number � Permit Number � ' Fee: ����` TEMPORARY OUTDOOR STORAGE CONTAINER PERMIT F[t��LEY ' 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, Minnesota 55432 (763) 571-3450 DATA PRIVACY NOTICE: The data you supply on this form will be used to assess your qualificarions for the permit. You are not legally required to provide this data, but we will not be able to grant the permit without it. If a permit is granted, the data you l�ave supplied will consritute a public record and copies may be issued to anyone requesring them. The required data allows us to distinguish you from other applicants; to idenrify you in our permit files; to verify that you are the person who applied for the permit to contact you if any addirional informarion is required; to deternune whether you meet any minimum age requirements; and to deternune if any convicrion you may have on record might affect your suitability as a pernut-holder. Your residence address and telephone number will be considered public data unless you request this informarion to be private and provide an alternarive address and telephone number. (See below.) Please sign below to indicate that you have read this notice. Signature I request that my residence address and telephone number be considered private data. My alternarive address and telephone number are as follows: Address Telephone Number Today's Date: Zoning District Business Name Contact Name: Property Address: Phone: Date(s) of Proposed Use: Have you obtained an outdoor container permit this year? If yes, when: ❑ Yes ❑ No Will you be building a fence? If yes, please attach information about the type of fencing or screening you will ❑ Yes be constructing to provide the required screening. ❑ No Are you part of a shopping center/multi-tenant development? If yes, a maximum of three events are ❑ Yes permitted per year for multi-tenant centers. ❑ No If no, proceed to next question. Types of items to be stored: You must attach a site plan showing the size and location of the storage area proposed on the property. The plan must also show the number of useable parking stalls during the time of storage and how pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be managed. The storage container can not be located in any landscaped area or in the boulevard. Property Owner Signature: Address: Phone: Signature of the Applicant Expiration Date of License FOR CITY USE ONLY: Form SP:C1 State of Minnesota License/Permit Applicant Information Under Minnesota law (M.S. 270.72), the agency issuing you this license is required to provide the Minnesota Commissioner of Revenue your Minnesota business tax identification number and the Social Security number of each license applicant. Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974, we must advise you that: • This information may be used to deny the issuance, renewal or transfer of your license if you owe the Minnesota Department of Revenue delinquent taxes, penalties, or interest; • The Licensing agency will supply it only to the Minnesota Department of Revenue. However, under the Federal Exchange of Information Act, the Department of Revenue is allowed to supply the information to the Internal Revenue Service; • Failing to supply this information may jeopardize or delay the issuance of your license or processing your renewal application. Please fill in the following information and return this form along with your application to the agency issuing the license. Do not return this form to the Department of Revenue. Please print or type Temporary Outdoor Stora�e Container Name of permit being applied for and permit number City of Fridley Licensing Authority (name of city, county, or state agency issuing license) Personal information: Property Owner's last name Property Owner's mailing address Property Owner's Drivers License Number Business information: Business name Business address First name and initial City City State Social Security number State Zip Code Minnesota tax identification number Federal tax identification number If a Minnesota tax identification number is not required, please explain on the reverse side of this form. Zip Code Signature Title Date � � CffY OF FRIDLEY Date To AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 September 21, 2005 William Burns, City Manager From: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Julie Jones, Planning Coordinator Stacy Stromberg, Planner Subject: Public Hearing on ZTA #OS-02: A Zoning Text Amendment Regarding Commercial Parking Requirements Background The City has recently received two parking requirement variance applications in G3, General Shopping, redevelopment cases. The variances were granted and have triggered an interest in revisiting Fridley's commercial parking requirements. Attached is an analysis of what other cities in the Twin Cities area require for commercial parking spaces. The comparison is not perfect as different cities have different zoning category definitions, but staff did their best to make a fair comparison. Currently, Fridley's zoning code requires one parking stall for every 150 square feet of building floor area in our G1, G2, and G3 commercial districts. The attached spreadsheet shows that the norm is closer to one stall for every 250 square feet of building floor area. This equates to five stalls per 1,000 square feet. Target representatives had indicated that their most recent parking studies have shown that they need about 3.8 parking stalls per 1,000 on their busiest day. Therefore, staff is proposing changing the language in Fridley's Zoning Code to require one stall for every 250 square feet, which equals four stalls per 1,000 — still slightly over what Target says they need on their busiest day. Besides changing the standard parking ratio, the proposed amendment would eliminate the different ratios for office use and speculative buildings. There is no need for these different ratios after the standard ratio is reduced. As noted in recent staff reports on parking variance requests, reducing the amount of unnecessary impervious surface area in the City would not only be more visually appealing, but it would also help reduce surface water runoff and the heat island effect of large paved areas. Commission Action On September 7, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding this proposed zoning text amendment. No one from the public appeared to testify at the public hearing. Following discussion, the Planning Commission unanimously passed a motion recommending ZTA #OS-02. Recommendation Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing on ZTA #OS-02 on September 26, 2005 to receive public comment. M-OS-98 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL PARHING STALL REQUIREMENTS The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: Section l: That Section 205.13.S.C.(1) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS C. Parking Ratio (1) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each �58 250 square feet of building floor area in the G1 District except: (a) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of building floor area for all theaters, lodges and assembly facilities. � i.,,;i,a;r,, a,,,,,- ., ., � ,- „��,.o , „i.,+;. o �,,,;i,a;,,,. �,,,,,- ., > > > �os��te +�, o���� +���ie ^�sg s-�„ +�, o�g� ; i����s � � +„ +�,o � ,.;�;o,a , � ;ii ,- .,i , ,,,,;+ � ,,.,, +�,o r;+.. {�} �At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 400 square feet of building floor area for furniture sales use. Section 2: That Section 205.14.S.C.(1) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS C. Parking Ratio (1) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each �58 250 square feet of building floor area in the G1 District except: (a) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of building floor area for all theaters, lodges and assembly facilities. :�.si . . ��sr.rss�eseer:�a�s�r�:*s�sr.�ssr�r���:s.ss�s � �ss� e . �� e ! Y � �g} �At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 400 square feet of building floor area for furniture sales use. Section 3: That Section 205.15.S.C.(1) of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows: 5. PARKING REQUIREMENTS C. Parking Ratio (1) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each �58 250 square feet of building floor area in the G1 District except: (a) At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of building floor area for all theaters, lodges and assembly facilities. � i.,,;i,a;r,, a,,,,,- ., ., � ,- „��,.o , „i.,+;. o �,,,;i,a;,,,. �,,,,,- ., A„+o,- ;,,+„ ., ,;++o„ ., o„+ , ,,,-,a.,�,io � ,,,, � ;+�, +�,o r;+. .� �,;,.�, +�,o „ > >` �' . , � .,i , ...,.;+ � ,,,,. +i,o r;+�, {�} �At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 400 square feet of building floor area for furniture sales use. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS DAY OF 200_. SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK Public Hearing: First Reading: Second Reading: Published: � � CffY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2005 INFORMAL STATUS REPORTS