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� px,At`'NT.NG COMMISSION M�L'TING S�PTifiiBEit 26 1979
Mr..Harria questionecl if thc City had str�eC xi$ht-of-way alon� t�
rir. Deblon said no, but they would tiry to get them.
Mx. Harris pointed out this lot was landlocked then.
could allow a split like this to go through. They �a
and should not have allowed iC. /
Tt also was noted the City of
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ible lot splits.
estioned how the counCy
ones wh� registered the deed
Zt was noted the ownex of this land was de�
F�i.dley owns Lot H and was probably a paxk
wide on the one end and 63 feet on the end by
of Lot I and Lot J pick up the remaining 2.2 feet.
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Mr. Langenfeld staeed Lot C was 75
Lot I. Could LoC C buy only 12 fe
the lot lines. He thought the City
Mr. Harris said no, but it w create a �og in
should put a hold on Lot I, ince it was tax forfeit, and not allow Lot J to pick up
Che 14.2 feet. He reason ii the lots wexofS�letblock.e HetsaidatheacountyPwants�
there would be a 63 foo lot in the middle
to sell this 14.2 fe and get it back on the tax rolls. He also wanted to know why
the City was holdi Lot H.
MOTION b Ms. H hes, secQnded by Mr. Lzngenfeld, to reca ��a xec rdscto coinc de, `_
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of Lot Split quest L.S .��79-05,
taith the fo owing stipulations:
7, � e City hold on t� Lot I•
2. City staff bring in information on why we haye Lot H and what the
future develogment glans axe fox it.
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UPON A VOICE VOTE� AI.�I, VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN H�I2RIS DECLAR�D T�i� M4TION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
3, IAT SPLIT ItE UrST L.S e�k79-06 EXErLPLl� INC •� lotsll ing East2offthe East�90
both in Block 2, Shaffer`s Subdi,vision ��1, both Y
feet tl�ereof, to malce two R-1 building sites, the same being 7562 and'75y 8_ 4„
Able Stxeet N.E.
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Mx. Deblon said this 1ot had previously been propos�d fox a lanbcallsnforo2, 3ubedroom
nei�t�boxs had objected beeause of the renta�ova�c�hr�•�oThsplit, they would be i.n a
ramblex homes. Mr. Deblon said if they app
sense appxovinG the variance for lot szza. . .
MS, Gabel. said that was not tuxe, a variance would still be required for lot Si�uircd.
The homes have been placed on the lot so yard setback vaxiances w.ould not be re9
Ti�e lot sizes are 7,520 feet each.
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Mr. Deblon infoxmed the petitioner he couZd build a�dreloserxtoethe lo� linehc� lat
instead of a 1-car garage. The garagc could be mov C�1ey aYQ not
s�ated it sl�ould be stipulated thaL- utility services will be xequired and
in at this time. • ' �s tha
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�ix. Hurris said if Council approves the lot size variance, they,wouid ba ar �hQ Couheil and
� �ia�rd of n�n��.Ls. The conu��issions nre .norn�ally the xecommending bodie8 f
� it w�uld l�e unu�ual ior Coui�cil to act �s sucti.
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.''P1rAt�-'NTNG- COMMISSTON MEF.T�NG, SEI.'TEMJ'�i3R 26 �I979 PA�E 5
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Mr.'Deblon �aid s�aii was sta3.sfied wLL•lt the plan and have no problQms with Che lo�
aizea. The lAnd would be'used aC iti's best wi�h Chis pr.opasal. .
Mr. Oqui�C said 7,SQ0 square feet was the recommended size by the Metxopolitan,CounciZ,
traking inCo consideraCion there's less land available and tryin� to la�ter housing costs.
Ms. 6abe1 informect the petitioner he siiould agply for a vari.ance xequest i�nediate?�y. i
This would give enough tin►e for pxoper notice and would not delay his buildi�ag schedule. �
Ms. Hu�hcs said she thought the proposal. was better suited fox the area then th� iirst �
proposal. Also she was a firm believer of lowering housing costs and this shoul.d'do 'i
so. She-pointed out the 1ot sizes were very close in size to the ones across the
streeC.
Mr. Langenfeld asked if the proper lot size was 9,000 square feet, and these Zots
wou2d be 7,520 squaxe feet, or a difterence of ].,480 square fee�, wasn't tt�at a large �
amour►t� to all.ow for a variance. . �
The lots are 80 feet wide by 94 feet deep; with was 516 of what was required or $3�.
Ms. Gabel said it was not out of line and variances have been granted before for
similar requests.
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MOxION by Ms. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Langenfeld to recommend to Council approual of �
Lot Split request L.S. ��79-06, Exemplar, Inc: to split off Lot 2, fram Lot 3, boCh 3.� ;
Blocic 2, Siiaffer's Subdivisicn ��1, both lots J.yin� east of the east 90 feet thereof, �
to make two R-1 building sites, the same being 7562 and 7584 Abe1 Street N.S., wi�h �
the folLowi;tg stigulation: -
.1. Drainage and utility easement be worked ouL- between the developer and
� the City of Fridley. •' i
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Mr. Holsten, the petitionex, questioned the easements. �
Tir. Harris said this was an area of �.he lat retained for dxainage and utility, such as
underground teLephone service, that would be used by Che City i.f needed. IIsually aa�
easement is b- 10 feet wide. The survey shows a 6 fvc:. easement on the south line.
UPQN A VOICE VOT�, ALL VOTING AYE, CHATRMAN HAItRIS DECLARED THE M(}TION CARRx�b UN:�1dIM0USLY.
iir. liarris advised Mr. Holsten to talk with the staif on the easements and variance
requests. .
4. DISCUSS P1EAi0R,ANDUM FROrI VIRGIL HERRICK DATr D yI3ST. 2, 1979 AND MEr�O IIAT�D
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S£�'TF�tI;�R 17. 19
After reading t memo, M�. Oq 'st said the emorandum implied if a special use �SexaiiC
hss issued, yo -set a precedent.
Mr. Harris s id the Planning Commis ' n has always txied to maintain ti�at idea, buC the
Ciry Attorn 's o£fice has jumped r one side Co an other. The Supre.me Court seems
to Agxee wit�h ttie idea iC �.�as ceden setting.. �
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Zix. Oc�uisC s�iid thG r�lso said you ca ot arhitraxily deny a reque�t. , .
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REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1979
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Mr. Brunsell, City Clerk, stated it is part he Van Cleave estate which is
going tax forfeit.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to ncur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approv S#79-05. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses.
Upon a voice vote, all vot' aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
2. CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT RE UEST, LS #79-06, KE TWO R-1
BUILDING SITES, BY EXEMPLAR, INC. AT 7562 AND 84 LE STREET:
�; Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated lots platted in this particular addition
were particularly large and the property owner wis hes to sp li t his lot into
two lots to make two R-i building sites for the construction of two single
family homes.
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Mr. Qureshi stated, if the lot is split, it creates two substandard lots
and a variance is required as the ]ots would not meet the 9,000 square feet
requirement for a residential lot. Mr. Qureshi stated the Appeals Commission
has considered this variance request and has recommended approval, and the
Planning Commission recommended approval of the lot split.
Mr. Qureshi stated the property owner's original proposal was to construct
a double bungalow in the R-1 zoning, which was opposed by the neighborhood.
Mr. Qureshi did point out, if the lot split is approved, it would be the
first time in the Melody Nlanor general area where a lot has been split to
a smaller size. He pointed out the lots in the area are large and other
persons could possibly request lot splits, in order to develop lots in the
back of their property.
Mr. Qureshi stated what he wanted to point out is they may be setting a
precedent, by granting a lot split for this area, and there may be other
such requests, and a consideration is where the limit would be set on the
square footage of the lot. He felt, therefore, this item should be re-
viewed thoroughly on whether this trend should be allowed.
Mr. Holsten, owner of the property, stated the lot has features which
make it an expensive lot to develop. He explained the lot is low and
has several feet of peat and there wi11 be considerable expense in getting
the lot ready for construction. He felt an expensive home on the lot
wouldn't match the area.
Councilman Qarnette stated he knows this is a substandard lot and someone
once bought it on speculation and had to let it go tax forfeit because of
the cost involved to make it developable.
Councilwoman Moses stated she felt Mr. Holsten would have a great deal of
expense involved in making the lot developable because of the peat and the
necessary fill and if only one dwelling was constructed, it would make
the cost of the home very expensive. She questioned the cost for the home,
if only one d�velling unit was constructed on the lot.
Mr. Holsten stated he didn't think it �vould be feasible to develop it for
one dwelling, as he wouldn't be able to get out his investment from the
property. He stated the homes he is proposing for the lot would sell be-
tween $55,000 to $60,000.
Councilwoman Moses stated she was concerned since Mr. Holsten hadn't talked
with the neighbors about his plans.
Mr. Holsten stated the neighboring property owners were notified of the
public hearing and pointed out that the property owner to the South is in
the process of selling his home. He stated he would meet all the setback
requirements.
Mr. Herrick, City Attorney, indicated that the next agenda item before
the Council is consideration of the variances for this property and assumes
notices were sent to the surrounding property owners and they apparently
didn't appeal before the Appeals Commission.
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REGULAR PIEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1979
PAGE 4
Councilman Fitzpatrick stated he was supportive of any effort to provide mod-
erate or low cost housing, but failed to see the hardship in this case. Mr.
Holsten felt they do have to remove quite a bit of peat and add fill in order
to develop the lot. He also added they would probably need extra courses of
block for the foundations.
Councilwoman Moses felt Fridley needs more low and moderate income housing and
land to develop such housing, and felt possibly this lot might never be developed
for a single family home because of the costs to make it a buildable site. She
felt the lot was unique in this respect and also that this is an established area.
of smaller homes which would probably not be conducive to an expensive home on
one lot and, therefore, moved the following:
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grant Lot Split Request, LS #79-06, as requested by Exemplar, Inc.
Seconded by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the minutes of the Planning Commis-
sion Meeting of September 26, 1979. Seconded by Councilwoman Moses. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Schneider questioned the status regarding an Energy Commission. Mr.
Qureshi, City Manager, stated possibly the scope of an existing Commission could
be broadened to cover the energy question.
Mayor Nee suggested the report regarding the Energy Policy be discussed at a
�ouncil Conference Meeting.
THE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES OF
7.�ONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE
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TOBER 9, 1979:
MAKE TWO BUILDING SITES
ET N. E.:
MOTION by Counci man Moses to concur with the recommendation of the Appeals
Commission and gran the variances to reduce the square footage requirement for
lot size from the requ' ed 9,000 square feet to approximately 7,520 square feet.
Seconded by Councilman S eider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carrie unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman 5chneider o receive the minutes of the Appeals Commission
Meeting of October 9, 1979. Sec ded by Councilwuman Moses. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared he motion carried unanimously.
NG THE PLANNING COMMISSION MINII�S Of OCTOB
MOTION by Councilman fitzpatrick to recei the minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of October 3, 1979. Seconded by C ncilwoman Moses. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
VING THE CHARTER COMMISSION MI
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the min es of the Charter Cortrtunission
Meeting of September 4, 1979. Seconded by Councilman chneider. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried u nimously.
ION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND
-,.,T�� ���., �.� ���T DT1/CD �nnn.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the Council had adopted Resol ion #128-1978 re-
questing a signal at this intersection and the County has respon d with a tempo -
rary,signal. Ne stated it is hoped that eventually there will be p manent signali-
zation and intersection modification at this location, however, it i requested,
at this time, that the City participate by providing power for the te orary signal
which will be installed by the County.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the agreement between the City�
Anoka County for a temporary traffic signal at 79th Way on East River Road.
by Councilman Barnette. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decla
motion carried unanimously.
116-1979
RIZING AND DIRECTIPlG THE SPLITTING OF SPECIAL ASS
MOTION by Councilman Barnette to adopt Resolution No. 116-1979.
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6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
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32i3 Townview Avenue N.E.
Mi nneapoi i s, D1n 55418
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ACTION TAY,EN NOTICE
TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450
Novembex. 1, 1979
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Q;� October 22, 1979 , t;�� Fr�iuley City Council
a;-�icia'11y apprcved your r�:yuest f��r a 1��split and variance for
ti,rith tt�e sti�ulations �isted b�low. �n � e S ree �I:-E`
P i ease revi �ti•r the ncted s±i pul ai:i �ns, s i gn -che staten�ent bel ow s and
return c�e caF�y to �`::� Ci ty of i rid � ey.
If y�u have any questi cr�s r•egard : ng the ab�vc ac Lion, pl ease cai 1
th� Com�nGnity Uevelc;pment O;�fice at 571-3450.
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Stipulations:
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1. Drainage and utility easement be worked out between th� developer
and the City of Fridley
2. Park fee of $500 per lot to be paid at time of building permit application.
3. Developer should check with special assessmeni:s as an,y sanitary sewer and
wat�r lateral assessments must be paid at the time of building permit application.
Concur h�i th acti on tal;en .