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AF-V - 41839� :-•� � � _ UTYOF FRiDLEY FRIDLEY MUIVICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNNERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 •(612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571- I 287 CITY COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN NOTICE February 1, 1999 Wiliard and Donna Johnson 560 Fairmont Street Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. and Mrs. Johnson: On January 25, 1999, the Fridley Appeals Commission officially denied your request for variance, VAR #98-40, to allow the storage of a travel trailer on a blacktop driveway in the front yard rather than in the side or rear yard on Lots 33, 34, 35, 36, Block J, Riverview Heights, generally located at 560 Fairmont Street. If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 572-3599. ; i Sincerely, ..� � � � .c : , 1 � c tt�Hickok �Planriing Coordinator s'x-.�'s ` � � FRIDLEY CITY COUNt_.,. MEETING OF JANUARY 25. 19y, PAGE 2 3. 4. � 6. � �WARD 1)• � THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FR� THE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON TFIE REGULAR COUNCIL AG NDA. FOLLOWING ITEM 22. _ ___-- _ _ __ _ ---- - - --- - - - VARiANCE REOUEST, VAR #98-40. BY WiLLARD AND DONNA J DRIVEWAY IN THE FRONT YARD RATAER TAAN IN THE STDE OR REAR YARD, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 560 FAiRMONT STREET N.E. (WARD 31: TAIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FI�OM TFIE CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FOLLOWING ITEM 22. RECEiVE PROPOSALS RECYCLiNG SERVICES: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated t a recycling services. Two proposals e Waste Management, and one from B � the Waste Management proposal incl cost, staff recommended that Council was based mainly on the City's poor e; years as well as very positive recomr using BFI. Staff recommended that contract with BFI. the City recently solicited proposals for curbside ; received; one from the City's current contractor, vning Ferris Industries (BFI). He noted that while ed a lower per household cost and a lower overa(1 iward the contract to BFI. This recommendation ierience with Waste Management over the last two dations of other communities that are currently ; uncil authorize them to negotiate a three-year THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM ON THE REGULAR AGENDA, FOLL R Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this ch�i location of a ballet rail in the dance floor area c the specifications in a location where it would h "remainder of the lower level. Subsec�uently, it different rail attached to the wall. Staff recon order. CONSENT AGENDA AND PLACED fG ITEM 22. THE e order provides $1,113 to change the the lower level. The rail was shown in �e divided the dance floor area from the �as installed but it was replaced with a iended Council approval of the change THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM THE C�NSENT AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FO LOWING ITEM 22. � � TAE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JANUARY 25, 1999 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and ROLL CALL• MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT Mayor Billings, None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson at � n in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember ber Wolfe, and Councilmember Bolkcom MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Meeting of January 4, l 999 as presented in writing. S UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL MEMBERS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNAr APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2. � RECEIVED PLANNING COMMISSION (WARD 31: minutes of the Regular City Council ied by Councilmember Billings. G AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON LY. OF JANUARY 6, 1999. THIS ITEM WAS REMOVED FROM TAE CONSENI� AGENDA AND PLACED ON THE REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA, FOLLOWIl�yG ITEM 22. • � r•. FR(DLEY C1TY COUN(.,� MEETING OF JANUARY 25. 199� PAGE 15 Mr. Hickok stated that he was not able o find any language restricting access to 71� Avenue in the previous replat discussion. Councilm mber Biilings stated that it may have been discussed at a Council meetings. He believed that this ad been discussed each time. MOTION by Councilmember Billings t stipulations: 1) The required 131 parking s; be provided between the roadway and re dedication fee of $4,605 shall be paid prior tc shall record a shared driveway Access and Upgrade Assessment Agreement must be si€ building permit for the newly created lot. Sec approve the Replat #98-05,� with the following �ces shall be on site and usable; 2) A guardrail shall �ining wall on the storm water pond; 3) A park the issuance of a building permit; 4) The petitioner aintenance Agreement; 5) A future 713` Street ;n d and filed with the City prior to issuance of a on ed by Councilmember Bolkcom. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to strike S'pulation #1 in its entirety and change it to read as follows: " l. Any construction will re ire adequate parking to meet zoning code requirements." He believed this would communica e to the petitioner that the parking needs to be looked at. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to add Stipu tion #6 indicating that all the stipulations which applied to Northco Business Park 5`h Addition that are appropriate to this replat be added as additional stipulations. Seconded by Councilmembe Bolkcom. VOTE ON AMENDMENTS: UPON A VOICE VO�E, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTIO CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. VOTE ON ORIGINAL MOTION: UPON A VOICE OTE, ALL MEMBERS VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MO fON CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. -- -- -- - - - – ---- — -- 4. VARIANCE REQUEST, .�AR #98-40, BY WTLi�A�D- Al�TiS DON1�iA �flH-�6N' TO ALLOW THE STORAGE OF A T'RAVEL TRAILER ON A BLACKTOP DRiVEWAY IN TAE FRONT YARD RATHER TAAN IN TAE SiDE OR REAR YARD, GENERALLY LOCATED AT 560 FAIRMONT STREET N E• Councilmember Bolkcom stated that she would like to see the variance approved, with the stipulation that Council revisit the portion of the zoning code relating to travel trailers in the future. MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to approve Variance Request, VAR #98-40, for a period of two years, with the following stipulations: 1) The petitioner shall continue parking travel trailer as close to the garage as possible; and 2) The petitioner shall continue parking towing vehicle in garage when not in use. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. Councitmember Billings stated that he empathized with this property owner and his situation. However, he could find other similar situations in which the City always enforced their rules. There are many residents in Fridley with trailers, and they h�ve had to make accommodations on their properties or find alternate storage for them off-site. He felt there were many other similar /'�, � - FRiDLEY CITY CI.�NCiL 1VIEETING OF JANUARY 2�, t999 PAGE 16 properties to this. Approving this variance would create a situation where many trailers would be parked in the front yards in Fridley. Mayor Jorgenson stated that she also feit there were other similar situations and that approving this variance would create further problems. However, she felt the City Code should be revisited on this issue. � UPON A VOICE VOTE, COUNCILMEMBER BOLKCOM VOTED AYE AND MAYOR JORGENSON, AND COUNCILMEMBERS BARNETTE, BILLINGS, AND WOLFE VOTED NAY. MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION FAILED. Councilmember Barnette asked how many other communities have similar ordinances. Mr. Hickok noted that many have similar ordinances. Mayor Jorgenson asked that this part of the City Code be reviewed by staffto determine whether or not it is realistic. Councilmember Bolkcom asked that staff check with other communities in regard to their code requirements for storage of travel trailers, snowmobiles/trailers, boats, etc. 5. RECE[VE PROPOSALS RECYCLING SERVICES: D CONTRA Ms. Julie Jones, Planning Assistant/Rec cling Coordinator, stated that.the City sought proposals for curbside recycling. Two proposals ere received; one from Waste Management, and one from Browning Ferris Industries (BFl). he annual service cost from Waste Management was $202,037. The annual service cost from B I was $210,667. Ms. Jones noted that earlier in the even proposal to a lower amount. However, Environmental Commission was based recommendation was to accept the BFt � recommending the higher proposal were sei services included in the proposal. Ms. Jones noted that the new reduced rate two proposals to about $5,000. staff received a letter from BFI adjusting their recommendation from the Energy, Quality and the ori;inal proposals submitted. Their �sal for a three-year contract. The reasons for ,concerns, SCORE funding implications, and extra by BFI reduced the difference between the Councilmember Billings asked Mr. Fritz Knaak, C y Attorney, whether a lower cost could be accepted after receiving the proposals. Mr. Knaak sponded that it was acceptable. He further noted that the City was not required to contract w h the lowest bidder but rather the lowest responsible bidder. If service has been a problem in t e past, the City would not be obligated to contract with Waste Management. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if Ms. Jones had had � opportunity to review the letter from Waste Management, dated January 25, 1999. Ms. Jone stated she had reviewed the letter and � �^'�, MEMOI�.ANDUM PLANNING DIVISION Date: 1/15/99 /� To: William Bums, City Manager�� I" From:Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant RE: Appeals Commission action on Variance #98-40 M-99-12 INTR�DUCTION z The City of Fridley has been asked, by Mr. & Mrs. �Ilard_ Johnson, to grant a variance allowing them to store their travel trailer on their paved driveway. Staff identified site characteristics that do not allow the petifioners to park in the side or rear yard. Therefore, Staff recommended approval of this variance request. APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION At the January 13, 1999 Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for VAR #98-40. After much discussion, the appeals commission was concemed that action in favor of this variance would set a precedent. The Commission does not believe that campers should be stored on the driveway under any circumstances. The consensus was that the Ciiy Council needed to establish the policy on this issue. A motion was made to deny the requested variance, in order for the City Council to take action on this issue. The Appeals Commission denied the request on a 3-1 vote. PLA,NNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends that the Cit�r Council approve variance request #98-40 to allow this camper to be stored on the drnreway, due to site grades which do not allow storage in the side or rear yard. As long as camper storage is regulated by the zoning code, the citizens of Fridley will continue to have the option to request a variance based on unique circumstances. Staff recommends that the City examine each request on its own merits. In this particular case, the same site grades that prevented side yard storage provided screening of the travel trailer. 4.01 i"'� ,� APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 13, 1999 PAGE 10 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING �YE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PU LIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:36 P.M. Ms. Mau stated it does not appear that th encroachment is so terrible. Three feet is not a big deal. They tried to make it a more u able deck which is positive. She would suppose there are ways to reconfigure to b'ng it in without a variance. The neighbor appears to be just as close. With the fence, she did not see where it should matter. Since the neighbors have not expressed an problems, she would vote to approve the request. Mr. Kuechle concurred. He thought it unfortun� te that they have to have a variance for this. It seems they could make it work. On the other hand, the encroachment is just a comer and not a very dramatic issue. There is fair amount of open space. He would concur to recommend approval. Mr. Jones stated he did not see it as a big deal. I appears to be consistent with other designs. He was not sure about the hardship, but e would vote in favor of the request. Dr. Vos stated he would vote in favor. The site is or� a cul-de-sac. When they do that, most houses are set back a ways and you lose dista ce in the back and the boulevard in the front. If this was on a regular street, they would � a long way away from the back lot line. Secondly, he was impressed by the distance fro the neighbor to the west. Going out four feet will not affect the neighbor to the west. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. Jones, to approJ Variance Request, VAR #98-39, by John Harwood, to increase the allowable encroachm nt into the rear yard setback from 10 feet to 13 feet to allow the replacement of an exi ting deck on Lot 4, Block 1, Blomberg's Estates, generally located at 7661 Brigadoon lace. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERS�N KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. PUBI�IC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF VARIANCE REQUEST. VAR #98-40 BY WILLARD 8� DONNA JOHNSON: . Per Section 205.07.06.B.(2) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to allow the storage of a travel trailer on a blacktop driveway in the front yard rather than in the side or rear yard on Lots 33, 34, 35, 36, Block J, Riverview Heights, generally located at 560 Fairmont Street. MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Dr. Vos, to waive the reading of the public hearing notice and to open the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:40 P.M. Mr. Bolin stated the petitioners are requesting a variance to park a travel trailer on a driveway rather than in the side or rear yard at 560 Fairmont Street. The property is located west of East River Road on Fairmont Street. The property is zoned R-1. Single ,�"'� � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 13, 1999 PAGE 11 Family, as are the surrounding properties. The code requires that travel trailers be stored in the side or year yard. There is no land use history for the site. The home was constructed in 1960. Mr. Bolin stated the petitioners hardship statement states: We have no access for a vehicle to our back yard because our lot rises steeply on either side of our driveway." Mr. Bolin stated staff visited the site. Due to the steep slopes on either side of the driveway, large trees and lack of an alleyway, there is no access to the side or rear yard. No similar requests have been granted in the past. No similar requests have been made. Due to the hardships presented by the slopes and the yard, there is no way to get this travel trailer into the side or rear yard. These same slopes help to provide good screening for the trailer. Staff recommends approval of the request with the following stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall continue travel trailer as close to garage as possible. 2. Petitioner shall continue parking towing vehicle in garage when not in use. Mr. Jones asked what brought up the variance in the first place. Mr. Bolin stated this came up as part of the systematic code enforcement efforts. Mr. Kuechle asked how many more of these does staff expect to see. Ms. Daniels stated this is becoming a big code issue. Staff has two more requests right now. Dr. Vos stated residents can temporarily park a trailer, boat, etc., in the driveway. Ms. Daniels stated the code says they should be in the side or rear yard. In the summer when in use constantly, they have allowed them to stay in the driveway. Mr. Bolin stated it is generally boats, personal water craft, snowmobiles, etc. This is the first time campers have been brought into the spotlight. Mr. Kuechle asked if this is going to become a big problem. If so, do they need to take a careful look at this point? Mr. Bolin stated right now it may be best to deal with the requests on a case-by-case basis. If someone does have access to their side or rear yard, staff would rather see the trailers, etc., stored where the code requires. If there is a true case of hardship or other factors such as in this case where hills prevent the side yard storage, that also screens as well. Sometime down the road as systematic code enforcement continues, it is something the City Council may have to deal with. Right now, staff does not have a problem with the Appeals Commission dealing with these on an individual basis. Mr. Johnson stated he had no comments to add to the staff report. � �"� APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 13, 1999 PAGE 12 Dr. Vos stated one of the neighbors wrote a note saying that other people have boats, campers, etc., but would put them in paid storage. Mr. Johnson stated they Iooked at that but there were no places available in Fridley. One place was full, and another had only one opening. Dr. Vos stated there is one place on East River Road behind Wicks. He pays $112 per month for two things. There are two businesses in Fridley that have storage—one on Highway 65 and one off East River Road. You can get inside storage but you pay more. Ms. Johnson stated the real problem is having the trailer handy. They did not think it was illegal. Mr. Johnson stated they have had a truck with a camper parked in the driveway since 1984. There were no complaints. Dr. Vos stated that can be parked outside because of the truck. That was in compliance. Mr. Johnson stated they see a lot of motor homes on the driveways in Fridley. Ms. Daniels stated motor homes are considered a motorized vehicle and are allowed in the driveway. Mr. Swanson stated he lived adjacent to the Johnsons since 1960. They keep their property very neat. They are super neighbors. The trailer and parking is not an eyesore at all. MOTION by Mr. Jones, seconded by Ms. Mau, to close the public hearing. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:55 P.M. Mr. Kuechle stated he has a problem with this issue because he can see where it would open the doors in the future. He would have to concede that staff has probably given this a lot of thought as well. He did not see a particular problem with it. He believed this is an issue the City Council should face. It does not make sense that someone could park a motor home in the driveway and not this trailer. He would recommend approval. Dr. Vos state he did notice that one neighbor was not in favor of the variance which means it automatically goes to the City Council. In his neighborhood, they are trying to get things out of the front yard. He is against the request on principle. He can sympathize with the petitioner. You cannot see the trailer from the east or west. They are the first to come in on this issue. He, too, believed it should be dealt with on a bigger scale. He would vote against the request because it sets a precedent. If they get more, he .will vote against them because you can find a place to store these trailers. Ms. Mau agreed. She thought that they pass ordinances because it is in the best interests of the City as a whole. She does realize it is a hardship, and the petitioners are the first to request such a variance. She also agrees that motor homes are probably larger than this travel trailer, but she would have to vote to deny the request on the � � APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, JANUARY 13, 1999 PAGE 13 grounds that it will open the flood gates. They will end up with everyone having a trailer wanting a variance, and she did not see how they could judge everyone individually. She thought they had an ordinance for.a reason. Mr. Jones agreed. On one hand, he can appreciate the favorable comments from the � neighbors. However, he is not going to vote in favor of the request because it opens a larger issue about trailers and other things that people will want to park in the driveway. He realizes the issue and sees the hardship in not being able to park the trailer in the side or rear yard; however, being an owner of these things himself, he has had to get storage off his property as well. He would vote to deny the variance and let the Ciiy Council make the determination. OTIO by Mr. Jones, seconded by Dr. Vos, to recommend denial of Variance Request, VAR #98-40, by Willard & Donna Johnson. UPON A VOICE VOTE, WITH MS. MAU, DR. VOS AND MR. JONES VOTING AYE, AND MR. KUECHLE VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED BY MAJORITY VOTE: Mr. Bolin stated the City Council would consider this request on January 25. 4. Mr. Hickok stated he did not OTHER BUSINESS: an update at this time. Mr. Hickok introduced Ms. Danie , Planning Assistant, who now works with the City's systematic code enforcement pro ram. He stated Ms. Daniels joined the staff in August, 1998. Ms. Daniels reviewed the systen date, and the results of the code Mr. Bolin stated the Appeals ADJOURNMENT: code enforcement process, what has been done to �rcement effort. MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Mr. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING A' THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE JAN MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:12 P.M. Re� ectfully submitted, � �ti��.� J ' a onn Cooper �-. Recording Secretary meeting for January 27 has been canceled. to adjoum the meeting. CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED '�Y 13, 1999, APPEALS COMMISSION �"'� /—`, City of Fridley Land Use Application VAR-98-40 January 13, 1999 GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Willard & Donna Johnson 560 Fairmont NE Fridley, MN 55432 Requested Action: Variance Purpose: To park a travel trailer on blacktop driveway rather than the side or rear yard. E�sting Zoning: Residential - 1 Location: 560 Fairmont NE Size: 11,000 square feet .25 acres Existing Land Use: Single Faxnily Home Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: N: Single Family & R-1 E: Single Family & R-1 S: Single Family & R-1 W: Single Family & R-1 Comprehensive Plan Conformance: Consistent with Plan Zoni.ng Ordinance Conformance: Section 205.07.06.B.(2), requires travel trailers to be stored in the side or rear yard. Zoning History: Zoned R-1, home built 1960, SPECIAL INFORMATION � Action: 1/25/99 Public Utilities: Home is connected. Transportation: Home is accessed by Fairmont, there is no alley. Physical Characteristics: Lot has steep grade from the house down to the street. Lot is well landscaped and contains the home, tuck-under garage, and many large trees. SUNIlVIARY OF PROJECT The Johnsons aze seeking to store their travel trailer in their paved driveway. The slopes in their yard do not allow the trailer to be pulled into the side or rear yard. SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP "We have no access for a vehicle to ou� back yard because our lot rises steeply on either side of ouY driveway ". (Full letter attached) 5UMMARY OF ANALYSIS City Staff'recommends appYOVaI of this vaYiance due to the unique haYdship p�esented by the slopes in the yard. No similar variances have been granted. Legal Description of Property: Staff Report Prepared by: Paul Bolin Lots 33, 34, 35, 36 Block J, Riverview Heights Addition �'''� VAR-98-40 � HARDSHIP STATEMENT "We request a variance allowing us to keep our 25' travel trailer on our blacktop - surface driveway directly in front of our tuck under garage. We have no access for a vehicle to our back yard because our lot rises steeply on either side of our driveway, which was the reason for under house garages virhen the house was built in 9960.fl -Mr. & Mrs. Willard J. Johnson ANALYSIS Section 205.07.06.B.(2) require.s that all materials shall be kept in a building or shall be fully screened, so as not to be visible from any public right of way except for stacked firewood, boats and trailers place in the side yard. Due to steep slopes and large oak trees there is no possible way to put the travel trailer in the side yard. There is no alley behind the home to access the rear yard. Due to the steep slopes and nature of the lot, the travel trailer is fairly well screened from all neighbors but those directly across the street. These neighbors have submitted a letter The above pictures demonstrate the limitations placed on side yard storage� due to the r"� /� physical characteristics of the Johnson's yard. The pictures also illustrate how the travel trailer is partially screened due to the slopes and trees found at the site. RECOMMENDATIONS City Staff recommends approval of this variance due to the unique hardship presented by the slopes in the yard. The slopes found at the site are clearly a hardship preventing the Johnson's from accessing their side yards for storage. Though staff prefers the code required, side or rear yard storage, in this case the slopes that prevent the side yard storage also provide screening of the travel trailer. STIPULATIONS If approved by the appeals commission, staff recommends the following stipulation be attached: 1. 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CAMPUSFAx ID�612-626-8180 JRN 06'99 7:15 No.001 P.02 � �, 1/5/99 Dell Freitag 537 Fairmont St N E Fridley, MN 55432 Re: case # VAR #�8-40 To Whom It May Concesn; I am not in favor of allowing a travel trai)er to be parked on a blacktop driveway in the front yazd ncar mc or anywhere in Fridley for that matter. 1 fesl that a. person should be ablc to pay to have it stored if they can not fit it on the side or in back�. Tt'they can afford the txa.vel trailer they need to realize that there miglit be extra cost involved, Many people have extra cars, boats, icehoi�ses, and numerous othcr t]�ings stored. � If we a.11ow one person to do tl�is, we are opening the door for many others to do the same. It sets a. bad standard that can backfire. I wa.s listening to news n�t long ago lo an repor� about th� city of St, Louis Park. They changed their standard for things stored in the yard by limiting where and l�ow mueh can be in or around cacl� house. The reporter asks this woman what she was �oing to da. She said, "Oh, that's all right, I'll store mine in my folk's yard in Maple Plain". Haw sad if that were to happ�n to Fridley. We do not want to allow this to become "Oh that's all right, I'Il store mine in my folk's yard in Fridley". If we do not let it begin, we will not liave to work to stop it latter. Thank you, � �� Dell Freita� JAN-05-1999 15�45 January 5, 1999 HENNEPIN COUNTY � Mr. Scott Hickok Plan�ning Coordinator Cifiy of Fridley 6431 Utuversit�► A,venue NE Friclley, Minnesota 55432 Re: Dear Mr. Hickok: � VAR #98-40, 'VVillard & Donna J'ohnson 560 Fairmont Street 612 3488532 P.01i01 r� We live a.aross the screet firom the .�ohnsons at 593 Fairmont Street. We feel they aze vezy xesponsible people and conscious homeowners who take grea.t care of their property. We see no r�asons to obj�ct to them keeping their txavel trailer parked in theu driveway. Sincerely, ' ! / �/ ` ;' ♦ . f , ,� Robert � Mardell �-Iadiey � ,i I / TOTAL P.01 � � i/� �� , / ' � � � ,�� , � V� � � �� ° � �� , �� . � � �� JAN-11-99 MON 16�59 TL SYSTEMS - MFG FAX NO, 6124936114 P,O1 � � TO SCOT7' HICKpK Th�is letter is in �regards to var. 98_4.0 I%e� it rs all rigb.t that Mr. and Mxs. John t,�.eir camper xn t�eir dr�ve so� keep 'w�.y. �'he ca�n.pex �s a very �nice camper t�iat they take ver� ood care They take ve oad g of. rY g care of theix yard. I do not .�iow therr�. but I ca�n. te�1 by haw n.ice their a�ways looks. �� SY�iC�RELY �.�N 1V.[orrison 635 FA.IRM�NT ST. �'RIDLEY MN, � 1�`�� /�` a � � Cor+�►w�,2.� 5 ��ortQ, = Y l�v�; C�a r� 573 r'�'ai�mon � � . ��rh �i`..e.. t..! i ii� Gu. �^�l� e r' �J (nL rC r 7�' ��S �\ r � No t a re Ivle w. ac-� a. ��`� P . ^ � _ UTYOF �R[DL�YY � FRIDLEY �IUIVICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNNERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 •(612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287 December 24, 1998 Mr. Willard Johnson 560 Fairmont NE Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Johnson: Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local govemment units are required to notify land use applicants within 10 days if their variance applications are camplete. We received an application for a variance on December 18, 1998. This letter serves to inform you thai your application is not complete. We need to receive a statement of hardship frorr� you by January 4th. Your variance application hearing, discussion, and action will take place at the City of Fridley Appeals Commission Meeting on January 13, 1999 at 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at 6431 University Avenue. If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to c�ntact me at 572-3593. Sincerely, Paul Bolin Planning Assistant PB C-98-249 » n ci-nr oF Fwo��r 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE FRIDLElf, AAN 55432 (612) 571-3450 �, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR: Residential Commercial/Industriai _ site plan required for submittal, see attached Sign� Address: o�� o ��T /1�.•�• - � — Property Identification Numbe� Legal Description: Lot�� Block �' TracUAddition ,�� Gr�s 3s�3L - Current Zoning: � Reason for Variance: �� ,.:fne��,L-�o� Square footage/acreage: >u�5'�- '�� G �' i.v�t., c-P �� ; /e-� Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license? Yes No ff Yes, which city? If Yes, what type of business? Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No __w._._.�_�_._.�_._�..� �......_.,._.�.� _..........._... FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title) (Contract purchasers: Fee owners must sign this , rm prior to processingj NAME: Lr�'%�� o..�,�"A- � , �� ,� ✓J ADDRESS: S � � ��r%'� � � J DAYTIME PHONE: ��f-��`� SIGNATURE/DATE . PETITIONER INFORMATION � NAME: ��roaz �- ADDRESS: DAYTIME PHONE: SIGNATURE/DATE: titi4�V1�V1.►ti�V�rM/ti M�4yy/�b/Y'YV�V�V �V�V�V1�Vti Section of City Code: FEES . Fee: $100.00 for commercial, industrial, or signs: �� Fee: $60.00 for residential properties: _�S___ Receipt #: -�:3��. Received By: Application Number �� Scheduled Appeals Commission Date: /` � .=� /� �� Scheduled City Council Date: � 10 Day Application Complete Notification Date: 60 Day Date: � < � � � � � � � � U � o J � � � � � ■� O � ■ � ■�� LL U .� �� . � � �� . V � � � J y � c m � v --- .� m m � E =�a � � N C a'�n°� . y C �C � � m � �� y � V � rn -o�>a C C p. y '� y m m C y- � a� � H v�E�t� a� _ � o_ caa m_ . c� c:. �� fl.�° . � � �-`°cc�°iN�NC'rEm ' U z a'»�a�N�UN m m -� Q� o� U� � � »- � � � nw � ci a � � �� .,: ,t :. ._ _.: _�_ �:� .�...a..�_.,.... .._ . 4va � !'�^ CITY OF FRIDLEY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE BEFORE THE APPEALS COMMISSION TO: Property owners within 350 feet of 560 Fairmont Street CASE NUMBER: VAR #98-40 APPLICANT: Willard and Donna Johnson 560 Fairmont Street Fridley, MN 55432 Petitioner or representative must attend the Appeals Commission meeting. PURPOSE: To allow the storage of a travel trailer on a blacktop driveway in the front yard rather than in the side or rear yard LOCATION OF 560 Fairmont Street N.E. PROPERTY: Fridley, MN 55432 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots 33, 34, 35, 36, Block J. Riverview Heights DATE AND T/ME OF Appeals Commission Meeting: HEAR/N�: Wednesday, January 13, 1999, 7:30 p.m. The Appeals Commission meetings are televised live the night of the meeting on Channel 35. PLACE OFHEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers, 6431 University Avenue HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify. PARTIC/PATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator, or Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432, or fax at 571-1287. SPEC/AL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an ACCOMMODATIONS: interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 no later than January 6, 1999. ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator, at 572-3599, or Paul Bolin, Planning Assistant, at 572-3593. Mailing Date: December 31, 1998 � r ERICKSON ERIC R& FLORENCE L KNUTSON GEORGE D& BETTY E NOSKO DANIEL J 2649 140TH AVE NW 4002 10TH AVE N 480 FAIRMONT ST NE ANDOVER, MN 55304 ANOKA, MN 55303 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SALO GREGORY R 490 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 WITZEL STEPHEN KENNETH 505 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CURRENT RESIDENT 513 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CAROON LEO H & LUELLA 521 DOVER ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SWANSON DENNIS L& JUDY M 524 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SERING RANDOLPH K 528 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SHIRK DAVID W 8� PATRICIA E 531 DOVER ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 BUTALA DANIEL R& RHONDA B 537 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MOHAMMAD CANDICE K 490 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 HANSON DONALD L& JANICE C 511 DOVER ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MATHISEN LEONARD N 514 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 DUBAY GERALDINE C 521 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MOTYL GERALD LEE 8 SUSAN M 526 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, Mld 55432 REYNOLDS ERWIN B 530 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 HASBROOK MARGARET M 531 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FREITAG ARDELLA Y 537 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MATASKY MATHEW 8 CLARA 501 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SWANSON RALPH G 511 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 JOHNSON NORMAN L& MAXINE M 515 DOVER ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 DRONEN RICHARD G & PEGGY 523 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 LEONARD THOMAS H& JOAN M 526 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 APPELHOF ARLETTA M 530 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 BITZER ROLAN W& GLORIA J 534 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 OLSON DIANNE M 538 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 ZEGLEN RICHARD S 8� PATRICIA PAINTER SCOTT D& SUSAN M OHOTTO ARTHUR A& JEANETTE 540 ELY ST NE 541 DOVER ST NE 542 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 LEVASSEUR ANNETTE 544 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 ENSLEY JAMES R& LAURA R 547 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 DUNLAP MICHAEL P & MICHELE 548 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CURRENT RESIDENT 549 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 HOFFER ALLEN J 555 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 WRIGHT JOHN D JR 563 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 WIGREN JOHN R& LORETTA M 567 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CURRENT RESIDENT 575 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 TAYLOR RONALD W& YVONNE M 590 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 �"� CMERSON BRUCE R& SANDRA L 545 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CURRENT RESIDENT 547 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN BRUESCH JANELL 549 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 GRAD LARRY MATHEW 550 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 JOHNSON WILLARD J 8� DONNA K 560 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 STREICH WALTER O 8� ALVERA 563 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CRAM WILLIAM A 8 LORI J 573 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 VANLEUR STEPHEN R& VICKI L 580 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MILLER TIMOTHY 591 DOVER ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 � fINKER RICHARD KEVIN 546 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 LANGER DEBRA K 548 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 ZIMMERMAN DOUGLAS J& KAREN A 549 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 PROKOP CECIL A& LEONA G 552 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MORELAND CLINT R 560 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 TATRO ROBERT L 8� DELORES L 565 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 ZACHARIAS SANDRA J 574 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SCHIEFFER JEFFREY C 583 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 HADLEY ROBERT A& MARDELL R 593 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SCHULTZ CARL J& SULLIVAN W A MENNENGA DWIGHT L 8� JUDY A DICKSON DALE A& SHARON L 594 GLENCOE ST NE 595 GLENCOE ST NE 600 ELY ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 AVERY ROGER A 8 LAVONNE 600 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MILLER SCOTT D& CHRISTINE M 615 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 PIERSAK EDWARD J 8� MARGARET 625 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CURRENT RESIDENT 8081 BROAD AVE NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY CITY OF Bad Address 1 FRIDLEY, MN 0 FRIDLEY CITY OF Bad Address 4 FRIDLEY, MN 0 Bad Address 7 � � BONINE WILBERT A& BETTY L 601 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CARDER EVERETTE M 616 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MORRISON KENNETH G 8 LINDA M 635 FAIRMONT ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 SCARCELLA STACEY D 8� TRACY L 8090 BROAD AVE NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 Bad Address 2 FRIDLEY, MN Bad Address 5 , �, WEAVER BRAD R 610 GLENCOE ST NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 CURRENT RESIDENT� 625 ELY ST NE NS FRIDLEY, MN MALOY JOHN E 8051 BROAD AVE NE FRIDLEY, MN 55432 WELLNER GARY A ET AL 8457 RIVERVIEW LN N BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55444 FRIDLEY CITY OF Bad Address 3 FRIDLEY, MN 0 Bad Address 6 i�` i P!_•+r � . �. .i. ,r . :.,...'� ��. k ' -°, � � �. �� A u � �,et;, `�"' LY��,�"� .,r,.. f�vr ��. 45.:�� , �; �: � �, .. f ,'" ' )�� . �r. �.yp, �'' . � � ' ` 4��}�f ty� . �.� ,�, . �y,�:�;a'�ii � • . ��i,� .r: .: � � � . 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