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AF-V - 43956• CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 '� � � . (612) 571-3450 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION FORM PROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittal; see attached Address: /pg�� Brookview Drive N.E. Fridley Minnesota 55432 Propei�ty Identification Number (PIN) 1 3 3 0 2 4 2 2 0 0 2 4 Legal description: Brookview Terrace Lot � 2 Block 2 TracdAddit±on 2nd Addition Current zoning: R- � S quare footage/acreage 8, 7 61 Reason for variance and hardship: Income Tax Service, seasonal in home use. Section of City Code: Z I��•� Z Have you operated a business in a city which requued a business license? Yes No xx If yes, which city? If yes, what type of business? Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title) (Contract Purchasers: Fee Owners must sign this form prior to processing) NAME Carol Jane Torkelson ADDRESS 6800 Brookview Drive Northeast Fridley, MN 55432-4512 SIGNA�TURE DAYTIME PHONE 612 / 5 71- 7101 DATE PETITIONER INFORIVIATION NAME Carol Jane Torkelson ADDRESS 6800 Brookview Drive NE Fridlev, MN 55432-4512 SIGNATURE DAYTIME PHONE 612 / 5 71- 7101 DATE _ __ Fee: $100.00—� $ 60.00 for residential propei�ies Permit V AR # `l�t— 7i � Receipt # � � �-"a-- Application received by: Scheduled Appeals Commission date: ��7i �' l q9�--�� Scheduled City Council date: CITY OF FRIDLEY PL]►H RSVIEM CHECRLIBT Applicants Por vaaations must submit the leg�l description of the parcel (easement, street, etc.) to be vacated. Complete site plans, signed by a reqistered architect, civil engineer, landscape architect, or other design professional, to include the following: A. General: 1. Name and address of project 2. Leqal description (certificate of survey may be required) 9. Name, address, and telephone number of applicant, engineer, and owner of record 4. Date proposed, north arrow, scale, number of sheets, name of drawer 5. Description of intended use of site, buildings, and structures including type of occupancy and estimated occupancy load 6. Existing zoning and land use 7. Tabulation box indicating: (3) Size of parcel in sq. ft. (ii) Gross floor area of buildinqs (iii) Percent of site covered by buildinq (iv) Percent of site covered by impervious surface (v) Percent of site covered by green area (vi) Projected number of employees (vii) Number of seats if intended use is a restaurant or place of assembly (vifi) Number of parking spaces required (ix) Number of parking spaces provided including handicapped (x) Height of all buildings and structures and number of stories B. Site Plan: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9, Property line dimensions, location of alI existinq and proposed structures with distance from boundaries, distance betwecn structures, building dimensions and floor elevations Grading and drainaqe plan showing existinq natural features (topoqraphy, wetlands, vegetation, etc.) as well as proposed grade elevations and sedimentation and storm water retention ponds. Calculations for storm water detention/retention areas. All existing and proposed points of eqress/inqress showing widths of property lines, turninq radii abutting rights-of-way with indicated center line, paving width, existing and proposed median cuts, and intersections of streets and driveways Vehicular circulation system showing location and dimensions for all driveways,,parkinq spaces, parking lot aisles, service roads, loading' areas, Pire lanes, emergency access (if necessary), public and private streets, alleys, sidewalks, bike paths, direction of trafffc flow, and traffic-control devices Landscaping Plan Location, accecs, and screening detail of trash enclosures Location and sc�-eeninq detail of rooftop equipment Building elevations from all directions Utility plan identifying size and direction of existing vater and sewer lines, fire hydrants, distance of hydrant to proposed building � � � � , 0 _ ' �� :. �; � � � CITYOF I CITY OF FRIDLEY ��I COMMISSION APPLICATION REVIEW File Number File Date Meetinq Date 59 10/25/94 11/8/94 Complete Review Checklist; Return to The Community Development Department *** Comments *** . Barbara Dacy Scott Hickok Michele McPherson Scott Erickson John Flora John Palacio Clyde Moravetz Leon Madsen Dave Sallman Dick Larson �� i { ��-"� � � ✓� IJ-�I /,� � �� - � C/�/�- Z /j,l'�u��: �--�.. �?' c/f' f;Y't � �d— %� �/ �� S� � �J2 � w��f� CJ • Carol J. Torkelson 6800 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 5543Z �, CAROL TORKELSON TA�`� S�Rti'�CE 571-7101 OFFICE HOURS 7:am - 8:pm WALK IN & DROP OFFS WELCOME ELECTR.ONIC FILING - ---_ _ _ _-+--------- _ _ _ ____ _ --- _ _ _ Temporary "A" frame sign to be used January to mid April (income tax season). Sign: 3 feet X 5 feet Total 6 feet X 5 feet Placed: 20 feet from house 20 feet from Street �,,n.� TAX SERVICE 571-7101 o..�aHO�,:...�,. WALK IN 8� DROP OFFS WELCOME ELECTRONIC FII.ING • POBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION • Notice is hereby given that the Appeals Commission of the City of Fridley will conduct a Public Hearing at the Fridley Municipal Center at 6431 University Avenue N.E. on Tuesday, November 8, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of variance request, VAR #94- 29, by Carol Torkelson, pursuant to Section 214.09.02 of the Fridley City Code, to allow a temporary sign of 15 square feet not on a wall in a residential district on Lot 12, Block 2, Brookview Terrace 2nd Addition, generally located at 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. (See map on reverse side for location of property.) Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given the opportunity at the above stated time and place. DIANE SAVAGE CHAIRPERSON APPEALS COMMISSION Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3592. Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no later than November 1, 1994. �`sIAR,�94-29 �ailing List �ailed: ]0J27/94 Carol Torkelson Carol Torkelson 6800 Brookview Drive Fridley, MN 55432 North Air Home Assoc. 6831 Highway 65 NE Fridley, MN 55432 Milton & Ellen Hughes Current Resident NE 4410 Douglas Avenue South 6670 Lucia Lane NE Minneapolis, MN 55416 Fridley, MN 55432 Francis Nash 1000 - 68th Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Current Resident 1050 - 68th Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Joseph & Carol Kapala 6780 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 David & Ruth Yahanda 981 Pandora Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Douglas & Miriam Haugland Kenneth and Grace Vos 1021 - 67th Avenue NE 990 - 68th Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Darryl & Joan Bergstrom Current Resident 1010 - 68th Avenue NE 1020 - 68th Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Raymond Gerrety 1051 - 67th Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Steven & Janet Tranby 6790 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Herman & Dorothy Heath 991 Pandora Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Robert & Marilyn Anderson James & Leona Brubakken 6800 Oakley Drive NE 6810 Oakley Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Mark & Linda Babcock 6830 Oakley Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 John & Mary Shipka 6840 Oakley Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Arthur & Linda Medeck 6770 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55�32 Lawrence & Linda Kappel 6796 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Aileen & Merton Torgeson 999 Pandora Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Crispin 6820 Oakley Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Mary Schreiner 6851 Oakley Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Jeffrey & Karen Arellano Martin & Carole Lueders Wayne & Cathleen Bosell 6841 Oakley Drive NE 6831 Oakley Drive NE 6821 Oakley Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 �e� �er uson Kenneth Strand Richard & Ma Schoen 6811 Oakley Drive NE �G801 Oakley Drive NE '�6800 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Bryce & Marcella Shimmon 6810 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Current Resident 6830 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Brickner Builders 6240 Highway 65 #208 Fridley, MN 55432 City Council Members Tracie Bilyk 6820 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Paul & Nancy Wagener 6840 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Calvin & Suzanne Palmer 1011 - 67th Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Floyd & Pearl Bradley 9648 Quincy 5treet NE Fridley, MN 55432 Philip & Debra Hanson 6850 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 Diane Savage Appeals Comm. Chair 567 Rice Creek Terr. NE Fridley, MN 55432 r _ � � DATE: T0: FROM: SUBJECT: Community Development Department PL�rrG DrvISION City of Fridley November 17, 1994 � William Burns, City Manager fi� Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant Variance Request, VAR #94-29, by Carol Torkelson; 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. The Appeals Commission reviewed the variance request at its November 8, 1994 meeting. The request, if approved, would allow a free-standing temporary sign of 15 square feet to be displayed in a residential district from January 1- April 15 of each year. The Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the request to the City Council. Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Appeals Commission action. If the City Council approves the variance request, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. 2. MM/ dw The sign shall only be displayed from January 1- April 15 of each year. The petitioner shall apply for and receive a temporary sign permit, including a $200 deposit. - M-94-685 � _ STAFF REPORT Community Development Department Appeals Commission Date : November 8, 1994 Planning Commission Date City Council Date : November 2 1, 1994 APPLICATION NIIMBER: Variance Request, VAR #94-29 PETITIONER• Carol Torkelson, owner LOCATION• 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family. REQUEST• To allow a free-standing temporary sign of 15 square feet to be displayed from January 1 to April 15 of each year. ANALYBIS• Section 214.09 of the Fridley Sign Code allows two types of siqns in residential districts: (1) area identification signs of up to 24 square feet in area; and (2) wall signs of up to 3 square feet in area and one sign per dwelling unit. Public purpose served by this requirement is to limit the amount of signage in the residential districts in order to preserve the residential character. The petitioner proposes to display a sign 15 square f�et in area, of A-frame design in the front yard from January 1 to April 15 of each year. The petitioner conducts an accounting business and wishes to advertise her services during tax time. The request is unique in the fact that temporary signs are not typically permitted in the residential district, except for real estate, construction, political, and garage sale signs. Prior to granting a variance from the literal provision of the Sign Code, four conditions must be met. These four conditions are outlined in Section 214.21.02 of the Sign Code and are as follows: ' • • Staff Report VAR #94-29, by Page 2 Carol Torkelson A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and district. The subject property is located on Brookview Drive, adjacent to Highway 65 on the west side. The property is clearly visible from the traveled way, and is not exceptional or extraordinary when compared to other single family parcels in the City. B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and district, but which is denied the property in question. Denial of the variance does not restrict the petitioner from displaying signs within the code requirements. These requirements include wall signs up to three square feet or a personal expression sign up to 32 square feet in area. Personal expression signs, however, are not to be used for advertising purposes. C. That the strict application of the Chapter would constitute an unnecessary hardship. Strict application of the Chapter would not constitute an unnecessary hardship, as the petitioner still has an option to display signage within the code requirements. D. That the granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare, or detrimental to the property in the vicinity or district in which the property is located. The intent of the code is to limit the types of signage in residential districts in order to preserve their residential character and to prevent the ��commercialization" of residential areas. Granting the variance would encourage other home-based business owners to apply for variances and encourage a proliferation of signs in the residential districts. Furthermore, the portability of the proposed sign will require day to day enforcement of the setback requirements. The City has not previously granted variances of this type. �=� y � � • Staff Report VAR #94-29, by Carol Torkelson Page 3 RECOMMENDATIONlBTIPIILATIONB As the request exceeds the previously granted variances of this type, staff recommends that the Appeals Commission recommend denial of the request to the City Council. If the Commission chooses to recommend approval of the request to the City Council, staff recommends the following stipulations: 1. The sign shall be displayed from January 1 to April 15 of each year. 2. The petitioner shall apply for and receive a temporary sign permit, including a $200 deposit. APPEALS COMMI$SION ACTION The Appeals Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the request to the City Council. CITY COONCIL RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Appeals Commission action. 5C VAR ��94-29 The resident has applied for a variance to allow for the temporary display of a 3 feet by 5 feet "A" frame style sign from January to mid April. The proposed location of the sign will --� be setback 20 feet from the house and 20 feet from the street on the property highlighted below (6800 Brookview Drive Northeast). _ Rice Creek n � � �� cam� � I ; , i ( � 1 � � � � � 1f�t � i � �• �9°I� � �a� (�l � P ��°j' � � � gg� 100i � `�' ��r� �� a c � f d�P `�e'�� Ce � � � � �� e C��' �� i�sz� �� a t �{ f �� 36 � t , ` 9�'!�4 � � 1'� f ` � � �sa} �na 990 �rd �tl� c�, �"� sssi � � � � t�) E � t�) .? �.. Q � 951 ( u ) ( s� ) �� 1� �� .� ( � 1 g61 0 . 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Torkelson 6800 Brookview Drive NE Fridley, MN 55432 t; CAROL TORKELSON �� TA�� SERti'�C E � � -7101 571 �- OFFICE HOURS 7:am - 8:pm '��'� WALK IN & DROP OFFS � �� a: `�� WELCOME � ��:�` � �ELECTRONIC FILING _ __ _-- . ► � -- -=- Temporary "A" frame sign to be used January to mid April (income tax season). Sign: 3 feet X 5 feet Tota1 6 feet X 5 feet Placed: 20 feet from house 20 feet from Street G.a.,�.�.� TAX SERVICE 571-7101 OPRICL HOOR9 7:u - Qp� WALIC IN & DROP OFFS WELCOME ELECTRO1vIE FILING , 5F Pl��POSED SIGN �, ' • � APPEALS COMMISSION MEBTINa. NOVBMBBR 8. 1994 PA�� 3 Ms. Savage asked the petitioner is she was aware of any reactions from the neighbors. Ms. Heller stated she has received no complaints from the neighbors. MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Dr. Vos to waive the eading of the public hearing notice and to close the public he ing. IIPON A VOIC$ VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPSRSON D LAR$D THE MOTION CARRI�D AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CLOS$D A 8:08 P.M. Ms. Smith stated she would be inclined to v e for approval. The request is for a minimal number of feet f om the corner. The spirit of the code is being met. The r est does not change the current line of sight. Dr. Vos agreed. The existing se ck is already 15.1 feet and the bow window is not a factor. Ms. Savage agreed. There is already an existing encroachment, and the addition will impr e the look of the house. MoTION by Ms. Smith, s onded by Dr. Vos, to recommend approval of Variance Request, AR �94-25, by Michael and Julie 8eller, to reduce the side cor er setback from 17.5 feet to 15.1 feet on Lots 22, 23, and , B1ock P, Riverview Heights, generaily located at 8245 iverview Terrace N.E., with the following stipulation: 1. Specipz'� Use Permit, SP #94-17, shall be approved. IIPON A OICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGL DTsCIrARLD THE ION CARRIED IINANIMOIISLY. �McPherson stated the Planning Commission would review the �uest for a Special Use Permit on November 30. 2. PUBLIC HEARING• VARIANCE REOUEST VAR #94-29, BY CAROL TORKELSON• Pursuant to Section 214.09.02 of the Fridley City Code, to allow a temporary sign of 15 square feet not on a wall in a residential district on Lot 12, Block 2, Brookview Terrace 2nd Addition, generaily located at 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Smith to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON DECLARED THE � MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBI,IC HBARING OPEN AT 8:10 P.M. �� • APP8AL8 COMMISSION MEETING. NOVEMBER 8. 1994 PAt3L 4 Ms. McPherson stated the subject property is iocated at 6800 Brookview Drive which i� located at the intersection of 68th Avenue and Brookview Drive. The property is zoned R-3, Gene�al Multiple Family. There is R-1, Single Family Dwelling, across the street and to the west. Ms. McPherson stated the petitioner is requesting a variance to allow a free standing temporary sign of 15 square feet to be displayed from January 1 to April 15 of each year for an accounting and tax service. The petitioner is proposing to display the siqn during the tax season. The petitioner has submitted a design which is temporary in nature. The sign is of an A-frame design and is portable in nature. The sign would be visible from the public right of way. Ms. McPherson stated, prior to granting a variance request for a temporary sign, four conditions must be met: A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity and district. The subject property is located on Brookview Drive, adjacent to Highway 65 on the west side. The property is clearly visible from the traveled way, and is not exceptional or extraordinary when compared to other single family parcels in the City. • B. That the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity and district but which is denied the property in question. Denial of the variance does not restrict the petitioner �rom displaying signs within the code requirements. These requirements include wall_signs up to three square feet or a personal expression sign up to 32 square feet in area. C. That the strict application of the Chapter would constitute an unnecessary hardship. Strict application of the Chapter would not constitute an unnecessary hardship, as the petitioner still has an option to display signage within the code requirements. D. That the granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, or general welfare, or detrimental to the property in tl�e vicinity or district in which the praperty is located. 0 � • � APPEALS COMMISSION M88TING� NOVEMBEIt 8, 1994 p��$-5 The intent of the code is to limit the types of siqnage in residential districts in order to preserve their residential character and to prevent the "commercialization" of residential areas. Granting the variance would encourage other home-based business owners to apply for variances and encourage a proliferation of signs in the residential districts. Furthermore, the portability of the proposed sign will require day to day enforcement of the setback requirements. Ms. McPherson stated the City has not granted variances of this type. As the request exceeds previously granted variances of this type, staff recommends denial. If the Commission chooses to approve the request, staff reconamend the following stipulations: 1. The�sign shall be displayed from January 1 to April 15 of each year. 2. The petitioner shall apply for and receive a temporary sign permit, including a $200 deposit. Dr. Vos asked if is a wall sign of up to 3 square feet is permitted without a variance. Ms. McPherson stated yes. Ms. Smith asked what would constitute an area identification sign. ' � Ms. McPherson stated these would be signs or monuments for residential developments which announce it as.a neighbo-rhood. It could be the sign for an apartment complex. Dr. Vos stated the property is zoned R-3 and asked if there wa� other R-3 on that side of the road. ,_ Ms. McPherson stated the properties west of Highway 65 are R-1 with the exception of this parcel. There were properties to the east of Hwy. 65 that are zoned R-3. - Ms. Savage stated the parcel now has a wall sign. She asked tha petitioner the size of this sign. Ms. Torkelson stated the sign is three square feet. The proposed sign would be temporary and made out of inetal. She would put the sign up in January and hold it in place with sandbags. This business is her livelihood. The sign would be a professional, nice looking sign. She just had the house resided. She wants to continue to make the neighborhood nice but she also needs to make her livelihood. She has talked with the neighbors and they have no objection. � �- i ! � � APPEALS COMMISSION I�EBTING. NOVEMBTsR 8. 1994 PAGE 6 Ms. Savage asked how long the petitioner had been in business. Ms. Torkelson stated she had been in business 14 years. She had previously rented space on 7th Street and had a wa1Z sign. That was not her property so she could not apply for a sign. This property belongs to her so as the owner she can now make the request for a sign. Dr. Vos asked, if the Commission deniss use of the portable sign, would the wall sign be sufficient. Ms. Torkelson stated she did not know. She had hoped to get a variance so it would be more visible. She bought the property because she could not get office space. She has only been self- employed for two years so she is in the process of building a business. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Smith to waive ths reading of the public hearing notice and to close the gublic hearing. OPON A VOICE VOTL� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON DBCLARED THL MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING CL088D AT 8:20 P.M. Dr. Vos stated he was on the list of persons who were notified because he lives within the area of the requesting party. The sign code has four criteria to consider as part of strict application of the code. His e�cperience has been that we would like to have all four criteria have something and indicate a hardship because of the location, competing business signs, etc. He did not see that in this request. He is concerned that, if the request is granted, other home businesses in the neighborhood would also like to have a sign. Ms. Smith agreed. The biggest prol�lem is not that we could not do something on a temporary basis,. but if we approve for one ._ person we will have to do so for others as well. She would have a hard time saying no to someone else if saying yes to this request. . Ms. Savage agreed. She also lives in the neighborhood and has gone by the house. As has been expressed, the concern is that, if we grant the request, we will set a precedent for others having home businesses to apply for a sign. She would be hard pressed to deny other requests. There is the opportunity through a wall sign, and the petitioner is in a visible area next to Highway 65. She did not see a way to uphold the code and grant the variance. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Smith, to recommend denial of Variance Request, VAR #94-29, by Carol Torkelson, to allow a temporary sign of 15 square feet not on a wall in a residential . � • „ � � APPEALS COMMIBSION MEETING. NOVEMBBR �. 1994 PAaB � district on Lot 12, Block 2, Brookview Terrace 2nd Addition, generally iocated at 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. IIPON A VOICB DOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPI�RSON SAVAGB DSCLARED THE MOTION CARRILD IINANIMOIISLY. . Ms. McPherson stated the City Council would consider this request and take action at their meeting on November 21, 1994. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE RE4UEST, VAR #94-30, BY ME�!$_LIN NORDSTROM• Pursuant to Section 205.07.O1.B.(4).(a) of the Frid y City Code, to allow a first accessory structure over 1, 00 square feet (1,264 square feetj, on Lot 9, Block 2, Hol' ay Hills, generally located at 501 Rice Creek Boulevard .E. MOTION by Ms. Smith, seconded by Dr. Vos to waiv the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the publ'c hearing. IIPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPl3IjffiON DECLARRD THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PIIBLIC HEARING OPE�?�AT 8:25 P.M. Ms. McPherson stated the subject parc is located at 501 Rice Creek Boulevard N.E. which is south f 69th Avenue and east of University. The request is to all an increase in the size of a first accessory structure from 1, 00 square feet to 1,264 square feet. The petitioner is also p cessing a vacation request to vacate the easement. The Pla ing Commission re�viewed the request and recommended the ty Council approve the vacation request. Ms. McPherson stated th subject parcel is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling. Loc ed on the parcel is a single family dwelling with an att hed garage. The existing garage is 780 square feet (26 fe x 30 feet). The petitioner is proposing to add an additional 484 square feet, which is an addition of 22 feet x 22 feet. The total square feet would then be 1,264. The dwelling unit 's 1,424 sguare feet in area. Ms. McPhers stated the addition meets the setback reqttirements and does t adversely impact sight lines. The existing drivewa� should b used by the petitioner, and the petitioner would be require to provide a hard surface driveway. The addition is to be ar itecturally compatible. The request is within previously gran ed variances. Staff has no recommendation. If the Co ission chooses to approve the request, staff recommends the f lowing stipulations: 1. The petitioner shall use the existing driveway opening. � NW CORNER n N 1/2 r�1 SEC. /, cirr oF , l': 23 24 '� r:-,..': •� • Lond Plann�n� Lwrd Surve in � 4� �� 6s�s-N�yh,+oy ;cs NE y � MmnpaPolis 2!, Sa;�s �est;,�9 E N G i N EE R I N G, I N C. 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" r ' : . . . ' . �" .n .. .._ . . . ... . _...... . ..,. . .. . - . . . . _ ., . . .. . i. . 4 .. , . , :. ��' .. ,,. .�.. �.., _.. ._. _.. . .. N . . _ .. ..,_ _.. . _a .... ".f, . � Councilman Schneider. Upo a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion arried unanimously. MOTION by Counci n Billings to receive the minutes of the Planning Commi ion Meeting of November 2, 1994. Seconded by Councilwom olkcom. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declare he motion.carried unanimously. 5. RECEIVE AN ITEM FROM THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF NOVEMBER 8, 1994: A. VARIANCE RE4UEST, VAR #94-29, BY CAROL TORKELSON, TO ALLOW A 15 FOOT FREE-STANDING SIGN TO BE DI5PLAYED IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT FROM JANUARY THROUGH APRIL 15 OF EACH YEAR GENERALLY LOCATED AT 6800 BROOKVIEW DRIVE N.E. (WARD 1): Mr. Hickok, Planning Coordinator, stated that this is a request for a variance to allow a free-standing sign of 15 square feet to be located in the front yard of a residence at 6800 Brookview Drive. He stated that the Sign Code allows for a three square foot sign. on the structure itself. Mr. Hickok stated that staff evaluates each sign variance request on four criteria as outlined in Section 214.21.02 of the Sign Code. He stated that staff felt that this variance does not meet.these four conditions for granting the variance, and the City has not previously granted variances of this type. Mr. Hickok stated that the Appeals Commission recommended denial of the variance and staff concurs. MOTION by Councilman Billings to concur with the recommendation of the Appeals Commission and deny Variance Request, VAR #94-29. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. 6. AUTHORIZE REALLOCATION OF 1994 CDBG HUMAN SERVICE FUNDS: Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, stated th r. Oquist, Chairperson for the Human Resources Commission as present to answer any questions regarding reallocatio f$3,000 in CDBG funds. Mr. Oquist stated that the Human sources Commission is recom- mending that $1,000 be allocat to Tamarisk Resources and $2,000 be allocated to the Safety p project. He stated that the Com- mission realizes that t afety Camp is a City sponsored program. He also stated that ' is very worthwhile, would help pay the $15.00 fee for t e who cannot afford it, and also fund other activities fo e Safety.Camp. Ms. Liz evalier and Ms. Julie Swanson, of the Police Department, exp ned the Safety Camp program. Ms. Chevalier stated that the S ety Camp would be held for two days for second and third graders ocusing on a variety of safety issues, as well as drug prevention � • FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 21. 1994 PAGB 5 a number of entities reimbursing themselves for improvements they did not intend to accomplish. MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to receive the following bids for the bond sale: _ Bidder Piper Jaffray, Inc. Dain Bosworth, Inc. Norwest Investment Services, Inc. John G. Kinnard & Co., Inc. - American Bank National Association Juran & Moody, Inc. FBS Investment Services, Inc. Interest Rate 6.1135 perc t 6.1278 rcent 6.1357 }�ercent 6. 384 percent 6.1522 percent . 6.1699 percent Seconded by Councilman Schneider. / Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motig� carried unanimously, MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgens n to adopt Resolution No. 94-1994, accepting the offer of Piper affray, Inc., as the low bidder for. the bond sale, with an inte st rate of 6.1135 percent. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. U on a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion c rried unanimously.. � 4. A. 0 MOTION by C uncilman Schneider to set the public hearing on rezoning re est, ZOA #94-05, for December 5, 1994. Seconded by Councilwom n Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee decla ed the motion carried unanimously. � U�5'1' GVH y4—V4 tsY UAVi; P�11:1N'1'Ytt� EJt'� C:t';Kt;� r:1VV1tCVNMt�N'1'AL , O REZONE FROM M-2, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL, TO M-3, OUTDOOR INTEN- SIVE, HEAVY iNDUSTRIAL, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF CORPORATE OFFICES AND OUTDOOR STORAGE OF MATERIALS AND E4UIPMENT AS A PRINCIPAL USE. GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF 5101 INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, NORTH OF FMC, AND ADJACENT TO THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN MAINLINE (WARD 3): MOTION by Councilwoman Bolkcom to set the public hearing on rezoning request, ZOA #94-04, for December 5, 1994. Seconded b� � � � _ C�� F FRl DLEY FRiD�EY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNNERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55�32 •(612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287 CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN NOTICE November 23, 1994 Carol Torkelson 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. Fridley, NIN 55432 Dear Ms. Torkelson: On November 21, 1994, the Fridley City Council officially denied your request for a variance, VAR #94-29, to allow a temporary sign of 15 square feet not on a wall to be displayed in a residential district from January through April 15 of each year, on Lot 12, Block 2, Brookview Terrace 2nd Addition, generally located at 6800 Brookview Drive N.E. If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 572-3590. Sincerely, Barbara Dacy, AICP Community Development Director BD/dw Please review the above, sign the statement below and return one copy to the City of Fridley Planning Department by December 7, 19 9 4 . ____. .. _ \ �/ �- Conc r taith action taken.