PLA 11/20/2013
CITY OF FRIDLEY
A G E N D A
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2013 7:00 P.M.
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LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: October 16, 2013
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #13-13, by Aramark Uniform Services, LLC, to
allow limited outdoor storage, generally located at 5330 Industrial Blvd NE.
PUBLIC HEARING
2. :
Consideration of a Rezoning, ZOA #13-02, by City of Fridley, to consider rezoning
property, from C-2, General Business to M-2, Heavy Industrial, generally located at 3720
East River Road NE.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 3, 2013, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 9, 2013, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND
ENERGY COMMISSION.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2013, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AND ENERGY COMMISSION.
6. RECEIVE MINUES OF THE NOVEMBER 12, 2013, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND
ENERGY COMMISSION.
7. Consideration of forwarding EQE Organized Garbage Collection recommendation to City
Council.
OTHER BUSINESS:
1. Update on TOD Master Plan Grant Review of the Islands of Peace park plan.
ADJOURN
Community Development Department
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley MN 55432
763.572.3592
Fax:763.5 71.1287
www.cHridle mn ,
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR:
Residential Commercial/Industrial/Multi-Family X
Property Information
Address: 5330 Industrial Boulevard NE
Anoka County Property identification Number(PIN#). 22-30-24-43-0027
Legal Description: Lots 4,5, & 6 Blk 7 Great Northern Industrial Center, Subj to Ease of Rec.
Current Zoning: 972 Square footage of Parcel: 5.48 Acres
Reason for Special Use Permit(one sentence summary,please attached full description)
We would like to legally store material and/or equipment (ie. pallets, carts,
metal, empty drums, etc. ) outdoors.
Fee/Property Owner Information(as it appears on property title)
**Fee owner must sign this form prior to processing
Name(please print): ARAMARK Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC, f/k/a ARAMARK Uniform Services, Inc.
Mailing address: 115 North First Street
City: Burbank State: CA 91502
Daytime Phone: (818) 973-3705 ZAP code.
Fax Number:
_(818> 953-2033
Cell Phone: E-mail address:ramon.hernandez @uniform.aramark.com
Signature/Date: ,2-__ i,/ 1 ? September 11, 2013
Petitioner Information
Company Name(please print): ARAMARK Uniform Services, LLC, f/k/a ARAMARK Uniform Services, Inc.
Contact Person's Name(please print): Richard Koenig
Mailingaddress: 5330 Industrial Boulevard NE
City: Fridley State MN
Daytime Phone: (-91961 2''m- GC' 0) code: 55421
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Fax NF umber: (920) 739-0363
Cell Phone: E-mailaddress: richard.k2eni221niform.aramark.com
Signature/Date: September 11 2013
Fees FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
$1,000—R-1,Single Family Residential
$1,500—Commercial/Industrial/Muhti-Family Residential
Application Number. /,3-/ Receipt q� Received By:
Application Date:
15 Day Application Complete Notification Date:
Scheduled Planning Commission Date:
Scheduled City Council Date: J a-a_/
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Land Use Application
Special Use Permit #13-13
REQUEST
The petitioner, Richard Koenig, with Aramark Uniform Services, located at 5330 Industrial Blvd., is
seeking a special use permit to allow limited outdoor storage in the rear yard of the property. The
items that need to be stored outside are storage trailers, pallets, empty drums and totes.
HISTORY AND ANALYSIS
The property is located on the northwest corner of
53`d Way and Industrial Blvd, in the City's Great
Northern Industrial Park. It is zoned M-2, Heavy
Industrial as are all surrounding properties. The
property owner also owns the vacant parcel directly
to the east. The building was originally constructed b
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in 1975. A building addition was constructed in
1999. In 1992, a special use permit was issued to
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the cell tower was constructed in 1992. That cell
tower has seen modification in both 2002 and 2004.
This summer, the City's Community Development '
Department hired a Code Enforcement Intern to do systematic inspections of our commercial and
industrial properties. As a result, many of our industrial businesses will be coming before the Planning
Commission and City Council for special use permits for outdoor storage. This special use permit
request is one of those that came to staff's attention during those systematic inspections.
City Code allows limited outdoor storage in the industrial districts with a special use permit that is up to
50%of the buildings footprint. The existing buildings square footage is 67,955 square feet, so City code
would allow up to 33,977 sq. ft. of outdoor storage on
this property.
The petitioner would like to continue to have two
outdoor storage areas for the storage of pallets, empty
drums, and totes, and three storage trailers. One of the
storage trailers is used to store spare parts and the
other two are used to store garments. The storage area
connected to the east of the building is 30 ft. by 40 ft.
(1,200 sq.ft.) and is for the two garment storage
trailers. They also have a storage area on the northeast
side of the property that is 30 ft. by 50 ft. (1,500 sq. ft.)that is used for the storage of the trailer with
parts, pallets, empty drums and totes. Total square footage of both outdoor storage areas is 2,700 sq.
ft. which is well below the allowable outdoor storage area for this property.
Before the proposed special use permit can be issued, several additional requirements need to be met.
Those specific requirements relate to height, screening, parking, and the types of materials allowed to
be stored outside.
Based on the calculations provided to the City by the petitioner on how the interior space of the
building is used, City code would require 190 parking stalls for this site. There are 115 parking stalls on
site, of which 22 are used for trucking parking. The petitioner has articulated they have more than
enough parking on-site for employees and have never had a parking issue. Staff hasn't noticed that
parking has been a problem, but will stipulate that if it does become a problem, additional parking will
need to be installed.
The screening of storage containers can be difficult
5 and can also become more of a maintenance issue
than the actual container if the screening isn't
maintained. Therefore, the two garment storage
trailers connected to the east side of the building
provide sufficient screening from the public right of
way.
The storage area on the northeast side of the property
�; qrN will be required to be screened from the public right-
of-way, through the use of opaque fencing and/or
landscaping. All items on site need to be stored
' locations specified on the attached plan. If the size of
the outdoor storage area doesn't allow enough space
} `~ for all items to be stored, the area should be increased
at this time, to accommodate all outdoor storage needs. This property has the ability to have a much
larger outdoor storage area if it is needed, provided that all outdoor storage items are kept on a paved
surface.
It should be noted that the shed is allowed on site, and isn't considered part of this outdoor storage
special use permit.
The petitioner is meeting all of the other code requirements to allow a special use permit for limited
outdoor storage.
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit, with stipulations.
Limited outdoor storage is a permitted special use in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district,
provided specific code requirements are met, subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be attached.
1. Outdoor storage area shall be limited to the two areas as shown on Exhibit 8 of the resolution
approving this special use permit request.
2. The types of materials stored within the two outdoor storage areas shall be reviewed and
approved by the Fire Marshal.
3. If a parking shortage occurs on the site, the petitioner shall develop an agreeable plan approved
by City staff to re-work the interior space of the existing building or find other parking options.
4. Outdoor storage area on northeast side of the property should be screened through the use of
opaque fencing and/or landscaping materials.
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP#13-13 November 20, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Physical Characteristics:
Aramark Uniform Services, LLC Building, hard surface driving and parking areas,
Richard Koenig and landscaping.
5330 Industrial Blvd. NE SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Fridley MN 55421 The petitioner, Richard Koenig, with Aramark
Requested Action: Uniform Services, located at 5330 Industrial Blvd., is
Special Use Permit to allow limited outdoor seeking a special use permit to allow limited
storage outdoor storage of storage trailers, pallets and
Existing Zoning: empty drums and totes in the rear yard of the
M-2 (Heavy Industrial) property.
Location: SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
5330 Industrial Blvd. City Staff recommends approval of this special use
Size: permit, with stipulations.
2 parcels Limited outdoor storage is a permitted special use
304,048 sq.ft. 6.98 acres in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district,
Existing Land Use: provided specific code requirements are met,
Industrial subject to stipulations.
Surrounding Land Use &Zoning: CITY COUNCIL ACTION/60 DAY DATE
N: Industrial & M-2 City Council— December 2, 2013
E: Industrial & M-2 60 Day—December 16, 2013
S: Industrial & M-2
W: Industrial & M-2 �
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance: x. k
Sec. 205.18.01.C.12 requires a special use
permit to allow limited outdoor storage.
Legal Description of Property:
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Lots 3,4, 5, and 6, Block 7, Great Northern
Industrial Center, subject to easement of
record.
Zoning History: "=
1969—Lot is platted.
1975—Building constructed. ,
1992 —Cell tower constructed. � >
1999—Building addition. Aerial of Property
2002 & 2004—permit issued for cell Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
equipment installation.
Public Utilities:
Building is connected.
Transportation:
The property receives access from
Industrial Blvd. and 53rd Way.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property generally
located at the property located at 5330 Industrial Blvd. NE.
CASE NUMBER: Special Use Permit, SP #13-13.
APPLICANT. Aramark Uniform Services, LLC
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE: To allow limited outdoor storage.
LOCATION OF 5330 Industrial Blvd NE.
PROPERTYAND
LEGAL LOTS 4, 5 & 6 BLOCK 7, GREAT NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL
DESCRIPTION: CENTER, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF RECORD, AND LOT 3,
BLOCK 7, GREAT NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SUBJECT
TO EASEMENT OF RECORD.
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF HEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN.
HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Julie Jones,
Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley,
MN 55432 or FAX at 763-571-1287.
SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than November 13, 2013. The TDD # is 763-572-3534.
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Stacy Stromber , Planner, at 763-572-3595.
*PROPOSED CITY The proposed City Council meeting Date for this item will be
COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 2, 2013. *This date is subject to change
DATE: depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission
meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending
City Council meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431
University Avenue N.E. on November 20, 2013, at 7 : 00 p.m. for the
purpose of :
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP ##13-13 , by Aramark
Uniform Services, LLC, to allow limited outdoor storage,
legally described as, LOTS 4 , 5 & 6 BLOCK 7, GREAT NORTHERN
INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT OF RECORD, AND LOT 3,
BLOCK 7, GREAT NORTHERN INDUSTRIAL CENTER, SUBJECT TO EASEMENT
OF RECORD, generally located at 5330 Industrial Blvd NE.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the above stated time and place. Any questions
related to this item may be referred to Stacy Stromberg, Planner,
at 763-572-3595 .
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter
or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids
should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than
November 13, 2013 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
December 2, 2013 . *This date is subject to change depending on the
outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City
Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting.
DAVID KONDRICK
CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: November 7, 2013
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October 29, 2013
Aramark Uniform Services
Attn: Richard Koenig
5330 Industrial Blvd. NE
Fridley MN 55432
Dear Mr. Koenig:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use applicants within
15 working days if their land use applications are complete. We officially received your application for a
Special Use Permit on October 18, 2013. This letter serves to inform you that your application is
complete.
Your Special Use Permit application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley Planning
Commission Meeting on November 20, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at 6431
University Avenue. The City of Fridley City Council is scheduled to take final action on your Special Use
Permit on December 2, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. Please plan to be in attendance at both of the above
referenced meetings.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact me at 763-572-
3595.
Sincerely,
S a erg
Planner
Cc: Aramark Uniform &Career Appeal
115 North 1st Street
Burbank CA 91502
City of Fridley Land Use Application
ZOA#13-02 November 13, 2013
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant: SUMMARY OF REQUEST
City of Fridley The Fridley City staff is seeking to rezone this
Site Owner: property, which is located at 3720 East River Road
Prime Security Bank from C-2, General Business to M-2, Heavy Industrial
1305 Vierling Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379 SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
Requested Action: City Staff recommends approval of this rezoning
Rezone property from C-2 to M-2 request.
Existing Zoning: • Proposed rezoning will allow any future use
C-2, General Business on the site to better fit with the
Location: surrounding uses and zoning.
3720 East River Rd, Fridley, MN 55421
Size: '
Two parcels combined:
Building: 10,708 sq. ft. 2.31 acres ..`
Existing Land Use
Vacant restaurant "
Surrounding Land Use &Zoning:
N: Mpls Water Works& P (Public)
E: Salvage Yard & M-2
S: Mpls—industrial use
W: Emergency Training Ctr& P (Public) r
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Guided for Redevelopment '_
Zoning History:
1938— Lot is platted.
1949—Building permit issued: liquor store
1971—Building permit issued: restaurant
1975-1995—Multiple Building permits for
alterations and addition
Legal Description of Property: "
Auditor's Subdivision 39 -
Public Utilities: Aerial of site
The building is served water from Mpls, but Council Action/60 Day Date:
water is disconnected due to water leaks; December 2, 2013/December 16, 2013
connected to City sewer, but not using Staff Report Prepared by: Julie Jones, Planning
Transportation: Manager
Currently the property is accessed off of
East River Road and 37th Avenue
Physical Characteristics:
One parcel contains building and parking lot
with minimal landscaped areas and the
other smaller parcel contains only parking
Land Use Application
Rezoning #13-02
REQUEST
For several months, City Staff has been discussing
the need to rezone the privately owned property at Y
3720 East River Road from commercial zoning to
industrial zoning. Staff feels the site is better suited r
as an industrial site due to its location, surrounded
by other industrial uses. Since the property has sat
vacant for about three years now, following a
foreclosure, staff felt now would be a good time to
initiate a rezoning. Staff approached representatives
of the bank, which currently owns the site (Prime
Security Bank, 1305 Vierling Dr., Shakopee, MN
55379), about the rezoning. There were mixed feelings among the bank representatives about
the benefits of the rezoning. They have not committed any official support or disapproval on
the idea to date, but rezonings do not require approval by the owner. If the City finds a
rezoning to be in the best interests of the City, the City may initiate a rezoning process.
SITE DESCRIPTION
The property at 3720 East River Road was last used as Baggan's Pub. It is zoned C-2, General
Business. All of the surrounding uses are M-2, Heavy Industrial, zoning, however. In addition,
the site is quite isolated at the far southern border of the City and has no nearby commercial
uses to support it. Many of the uses that potential buyers of the site have proposed uses that
would fit better under industrial zoning. The owner had a purchase agreement with a funeral
home, but after three years, that purchase has failed to materialize.
There are two parcels that comprise the site. Collectively, they meet the minimum 1.5 acre lot
size requirement for M-2 zoning. The existing building has water damage inside due to broken
pipes that resulted from repeated vandalism inside the building. It is highly likely that the
concrete block building will need to be demolished and replaced. The building and the parking
lot are severely blighted.
SITE HISTORY
In 1949, the site at 3720 East River Road became the location of Fridley's first municipal liquor
store. There was also a municipal liquor store located on what is now the Shorewood
restaurant site and a third store was located near the intersection of University Avenue and
Mississippi Street. In 1960, the Public Works Director, Harry H. Kirchman, asked the City
Manager, Earl Wagner,to consider rezoning the 3720 property where the liquor store resided
from M-2, heavy Industrial to C-2, General Business, since the site directly adjacent and to "the
rear of our Liquor store" was being considered for a large ballroom. The ballroom would have
been 100" x 120' and would be similar to Schlief's Little City. It would employ big-name
orchestras and would serve set-ups only. That rezoning did not occur.
Though the Fridley Liquor Store on the 3720 East River Road site was a public use, the zoning
initially was M-2, Heavy Industrial. Maps show the site as M-2, Heavy Industrial until 1962 when
the zoning designation is shown as "P" to coincide with the City's ownership of the site.
In 1970 the site was sold to George Nicklow and became George's Lounge and Restaurant. The
City liquor store became a tenant in the restaurant space, but only existed for only a short time
after that change.
On July 14, 1975 the City held a public hearing to consider a rezoning of the 3720 site from M-2
to C-2. Since the site was no longer owned by the City, and owned by George Nicklow, the site's
zoning had reverted back to M-2, since that is what it was zoned prior to becoming a publicly-
owned property. Richard Harris,then Chair of the Fridley Planning Commission, spoke to the
Council at the rezoning hearing and expressed his concern about the potential of this site being
considered as spot zoned by their actions to rezone it to C-2, General Business. The City
Attorney at that time indicated that, "The property is zoned "P" for public use and would have
to be rezoned." He said, "The City would have some obligation to deliver the title for the
purpose the property was sold." He said, "If the property is burned or damaged more than 50%,
it would not be replaced, because it is non-conforming." He said, "This rezoning would only be
fair to the man that bought the property."
ANLAYSIS
The property was then rezoned to C-2, General Business soon after its July public hearing in
1975. In the succeeding years the site went through a number of transformations in name at
least, sometime fairly major building modifications were made as well. Known for everything
from unauthorized adult entertainment to late night parking lot fights and robberies, it soon
became clear that the tiny island of commercial zoning in the dark (poorly lit) sea of industrial
was not good for the businesses on the site, or the City's reputation, or the police budget for
that matter.
Inordinate numbers of police calls to this site have made it clear its secluded location invites
activities that could well harm the health, safety, and welfare of those patrons who choose to
visit the site. There simply has not been enough synergy to help a commercial entity in this
area. Other like businesses often add an eyes on the street element that helps like businesses
look out for each other. There are no other restaurants or other commercial uses in close
proximity to this site, so the eyes on the street and like businesses watching out for one
another is not something that this site and its owners have been able to benefit from.
As an industrial site however, it exceeds the minimum lot requirements and the M-2 zoning
would allow the current owners a broader spectrum of uses. In fact,this zoning would open up
the site for those who may be looking to find a well-suited industrial site, or they could have
retail (including restaurant under the provisions of the M-2, district language -certain
conditions apply) on the site.
With the upcoming redevelopment of the FMC site nearby, there may be new interest and
opportunity in this area in general and providing a site like this that is properly zoned for its
area will be a real benefit to the sites owner and the City as well.The City's goal is to enable this
site to develop into a new, successful, tax-paying entity.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Today, like Planning Commission Chair Harris in 1975, staff would question the merits of a
decision to rezone the property for a single use or user. Three decades of history has proven
this not to be a good decision. If the site had no development potential as a M-2 industrial site,
or a mix of M-2-type use to include some retail, staff would not pursue this zoning without the
support of the owner or a request from a developer. But, as this site sets vacant, a great deal of
staff time is being consumed by code enforcement cases and extra police patrols. The City
needs a successful use on this site, and staff does not believe the City is going to realize that
goal unless the property is rezoned.
City Staff recommends approval of this rezoning.
■ Proposed rezoning will allow the owner to economically utilize the site in away
that better suits its location.
Community Development Department
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley MN 55432
763.572.3592
Fax: 763.571.1287
www.ci.fridley.mn.us
REZONING APPLICATION
Property Information
Address: T7
Anoka County Property Identification Number(PIN#) 3 C +4 j- X12
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Current Zoning: Square footage of Parcel: IT
Proposed Zoning: F' -L.
Reason for Rezoning (one sentence summary, please attached full description)
Fee/Property Owner Information (as it appears on property title)
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Cell Phone: E-mail address:
Signature/Date:
Petitioner Information
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Contact Person's Name (please print): {
Mailing address:
City: State: Zip code:
Daytime Phone: Fax Number:
Cell Phone: E-mail address:
Signature/Date:
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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Application Date:
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15 Day Application Complete Notification Date:
Scheduled Planning Commission Date:
Scheduled City Council Date:
60 Day Date:
60 Day Extension Date:
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property generally
located at the property located at 3720 East River Road NE.
CASE NUMBER: Rezoning, ZOA #13-02.
APPLICANT. City of Fridley
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE: To consider rezoning property, legally described as Auditor
Subdivision 39 (full legal on file), from C-2, General Business to M-2,
Heavy Industrial.
LOCATION OF 3720 East River Road NE.
PROPERTY AND
LEGAL Auditor Subdivision 39, full legal description on file and available at
DESCRIPTION: Fridley Municipal Center.
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, November 20, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF HEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN.
HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Julie Jones,
Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley,
MN 55432 or FAX at 763-571-1287.
SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than November 13, 2013. The TDD # is 763-572-3534.
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Julie Jones, Planner, at 763-572-3599.
*PROPOSED CITY The proposed City Council meeting Date for this item will be
COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 2, 2013. *This date is subject to change
DATE: depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission
meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending
City Council meeting.
Publish: November 7, 2013
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MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55415-0000
PRIME SECURITY BANK
1305 VIERLING DRIVE
SHAKOPEE,MN 55379
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309 2ND AVE S RM 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN 55401
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Beberg, Julie
From: Jones, Julie
Sent: Friday, November 15, 2013 9:35 AM
To: Beberg, Julie
Subject: 3720 E River Rd PH notice
I need the public hearing notice for the rezoning of the old Baggan's Pub site to be emailed to the following email
addresses asap:
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brooklyntool @msn.com
Thanks.
Julie hones
Planning Manager
City of Fridley
6431 University Ave.NE
763-572-3599
iulie.'ones @fridleymn.gov
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PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431
University Avenue N.E. on November 20, 2013, at 7 : 00 p.m. for the
purpose of :
Consideration of a Rezoning, ZOA #13-02, by City of Fridley,
to consider rezoning property, legally described as Auditor
Subdivision 39, (full legal description on file and available
at Fridley Municipal Center) , from C-2, General Business to
M-2, Heavy Industrial, generally located at 3720 East River
Road NE.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the above stated time and place . Any questions
related to this item may be referred to Julie Jones, Planner, at
763-572-35991
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter
or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids
should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than
November 13, 2013 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
December 2, 2013 . *This date is subject to change depending on the
outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City
Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting.
DAVID KONDRICK
CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: November 7, 2013
Memorandum
Planning Division
DATE: November 15, 2013
TO: Fridley Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones,Planning Manager
Kay Qualley, Environmental Planner
SUBJECT: EQEC Recommendations for Organized Garbage Collection
Background
In 2009,the City Manager and City Council were asked by some residents to consider organizing garbage
collection in the City of Fridley. Some of these residents had recently had to pay for a street
reconstruction assessment and felt the multitude of garbage trucks going along their street was going to
reduce the life of their new street. The question of organized garbage collection has been brought before
the City Council before for various reasons, but this time,the City Manager asked if the Environmental
Quality and Energy Commission (EQEC)would study the issue and make recommendations to the City
Council. The EQEC accepted the task and has spent the last three years studying the issue.
Retired City Manager William Burns coordinated a thorough process for the investigation my setting out
a schedule to study various aspects of the topic. These included several meeting presentations and panel
discussions studying: environmental impacts, legal requirements, impact to road wear, financial impacts
to the consumer, what other communities like Fridley were doing for garbage collection, and a round
table discussion with the residential refuse haulers currently licensed in the City. The Commission had
nearly completed their study a year ago—except that they were still awaiting more scientific information
about impacts to road wear. The study was put on hold awaiting development of a model that would aid
cities in calculating road wear.
Unfortunately,that information did not materialize as expected, but the Fridley Public Works Director
used the information he had to develop a calculation that is discussed in the attached EQEC meeting
minutes.
Recommendation
Based upon their research, the EQEC has made the following recommendations for the City Council:
1. That the City Council explore the option of organizing garbage collection in Fridley
2. That the City Council encourage a process that allows the existing five licensed residential
haulers to divide their existing Fridley market share into zones
3. That if an organized garbage system is developed in Fridley have it include single family up to
12 unit apartment buildings
4. That the EQEC would be willing to conduct further study if the Council felt that met the
statutory requirements for considering organized garbage collection
Based upon City Code, such recommendations are to come before the Planning Commission before going
to the City Council (which is set to occur on December 2, 2013). Staff recommends that the Planning
Commission support the EQEC's recommendation to have the City Council pursue further study of the
option to organize garbage collection in Fridley to preserve the quality of Fridley residential streets,to
reduce the City's cost of repairing and replacing streets, reduce noise and air pollution, and improve
public health since an organized system will ensure that all households have garbage collection service,
therefore reducing code enforcement complaints.
NOV 12O 120131'WED 05: 43 PM FAX No, P, 001
PRIME
SECURITY
BANK.
11/20/13
Julie Jones
Planning Coordinator
City of Fridley
6431 University Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432
RE: Consider rezoning property,which is located at 3720 E River Rd,from C-2,General Business
to M-2, Heavy Industrial
Dear Julie,
I am sending this letter as a representative of the site owner, Prime Security Bank"PSB". PSB
foreclosed and took ownership of the subject property on 9/23/10. PSB bid$855k at the sheriff
sale, paid over$200k in real estate taxes,and over$50k in other expenses. PSB's goal is to sell
the property as fast as possible while mitigating further losses. It is PSB's and our Realtor's (Exit
Realty, Bill Pankonin)opinion that the best possible zoning for the property would have it
remain as C-2 and not limit the interested businesses.
"there are three main concerns with rezoning the property to M-2 Heavy Industrial. (1) Limited
interest from businesses that would qualify for heavy industrial zoning. (2) Real Estate Taxes
on the property are far too high for an industrial use to pay. The current real estate taxes drive
all industrial users away.(3) Site is not large enough for industrial use.
(1) Since taking ownership,the property has been under purchase agreement with a
funeral home company for a majority of the time. The PA was considered a serious
offer as a significant non-refundable down payment was obtained, The PA expired on
May 31, 2013; at that time PSB elected to hire Bill Pankonin of Exit Realty to market the
property. Pankonin states that he received 2-4 calls per week on the property. The
property has been shown to 6 funeral home owners,event centers, car lot,truck repair,
storage company, and the most serious prospect a hair training center/retail/salon.
Pankonin states that he has received no interest from industrial users due to the
incredibly high real estate taxes. (You could argue that the Truck Repair would be
industrial), The site is desirable for general business as it's close to NE Minneapolis and
downtown,it's accessible and easy to find, and although it needs considerable repair
the majority of the interested parties believe the building shell is ok,as it is a concrete
structure. A zoning change would eliminate any of the interest PSB has received to
date.
(2) PSB has paid over$220,000 in Real Estate Taxes since taking ownership. The estimated
2014 Market Value of the property is$964,100. The proposed tax bill for 2014 is
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$36,783. The building is 10,708 sq.ft. This equates to real estate taxes of$3.44 per sq.
ft.;gross rents per sq.ft. generated by industrial use properties average$5. Bottom line
is that the rent that can be generated by industrial or warehouse is insufficient in
covering such a high tax amount.
If it is believed that the building isn't salvageable the real estate taxes are even more
outrageous for an industrial prospect. The site is 2.31 acres, At 100,624 square feet the
assessed market value is$9.58 per sq.ft. Industrial land sales range from $3-5 per sq. ft,
with the average being around $4.50. When marketing the site to industrial prospects
the major concern was the high real estate taxes and that running an industrial business
wouldn't be feasible.
(3) It is questionable that the footprint of the site isn't large enough to handle an industrial
zoning. This was mentioned by a few industrial prospects as they stated they just
needed more than 2.31 acres of space for warehouse, equipment, trucks, etc.
PSB's goal is to sell the property and the fastest way to obtain this goal is to continue the
current zoning for the time being. PSB is requesting more time (6-months)to market the
property zoned as general business. The interested hair training school/salon has spent
considerable time and money on construction plans for replacing the roof and completely
gutting and improving the inside of the building. They are not interested in applying for a
special use permit.
I hope you will be our partner and work with us on the fastest resolution to this problem
property. If you have any questions please call at my contact information below.
Sincerely,
Jay Larsen
Prime Security Bank
Vice President/Credit Officer
612.501.0568
jlarsen@primesecurity.com
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