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FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (763) 571-3450 - FAX (763) 571-1287
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
January 6, 2004
Anwar Abdel -Karim
Islamic Center of Minnesota
5400 Matterhorn Drive
Fridley MN 55432
Dear Mr. Abdel -Karim:
On Janaury 3, 2005, the Fridley City Council officially approved your request for a Special Use
Permit, SP # 04-06, to amend the existing special use permit, to allow a school expansion to be used
for classrooms and a multiple purpose room, legally described as Lots 1 through 6, including
Meloland Gardens & Lot 17, Auditor's Subdivision No. 92; except South 220 feet of said lot 1; also
except south 230 feet of said Lots 2 & 3, (as measured from centerline of Gardena Avenue); also
except that part of South 200 feet of said Lot 5, lying west of a line drawn parallel with east line of
said Lot 5, from a point on south line of said Lot 5, 90 feet west of southeast comer of said Lot 5; also
except south 200 feet of said Lot 6, also except road; subject to easement of record, generally
located at 1401 Gardena Avenue NE.
Approval of this special use permit is contingent upon the following stipulations:
1. Petitioner to obtain all necessary permits prior to construction.
2. Petitioner to meet all building, fire, and ADA requirements.
3. Existing building and proposed Phase I and II to be sprinkled to MN Rules Chapter 1306.
4. City Engineering staff to review and approve grading and drainage plan prior to issuance
of building permits.
5. Petitioner to submit storm pond maintenance agreement prior to issuance of a building
permit.
6. Landscape plan to be reviewed and approved by City Staff prior to issuance of building
permit.
7. Petitioner to provide landscaped hedges, and up to an 8 ft. privacy fence along the west
and south side property lines, when a parking area is abutting a single family residence.
8. Curb cut and corresponding drive aisle off of Gardena shall be widened to 30 feet.
9. All lighting on the property shall be shielded and downcast and shall not exceed 3 foot
candles at the property line.
10. The maximum height of either addition shall not exceed 44 feet, nor shall the building
height exceed 30 ft. at mid -span between eave and ridge.
11. When Phase II is constructed, existing parking, now shown as proof of parking shall be
installed.
12. In the event Phase II results in the demolition of any houses, then a hedge, privacy
fence, or other landscaping may be required to be constructed or provided by the
applicant upon request of the City.
Action Taken Letter- Sp #04 -06 -Islamic Center
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January 6, 2005
Provided below is a list of all the stipulations previously approved for special use permits related
to the Islamic Center property. These stipulations are being provided to the Council as a
historic reference and will be filed and recorded under Special Use Permit #04-06 as a
comprehensive special use permit for the property.
1. A masonry dumpster enclosure with wooden gates shall be installed by August 1,
1989. (SP #88-17)
2. The property owner shall combine individual lots into one tax parcel, as requested by
the City Assessor (buildable lots abutting Hillcrest Drive and Oakwood Manor shall
be exempted). (SP #88-17)
3. If the agreement between Islamic Center and Totino Grace High School ceases to
exist, the Center shall at that time apply for a special use permit to expand their
parking lot to meet the zoning requirements. (SP #88-17)
4. Church services shall occur in the library and gymnasium only. (SP #88-17)
5. All existing hardsurface areas shall be improved with sealcoating, curb and gutter
and striping by August 1, 1989. (SP #88-17)
6. Programmed activities shall not exceed the parking space available on site and at
Totino Grace. In addition, the Center's programmed activities shall not conflict with
those to Totino Grace's which would cause a shortage of parking space. (SP #88-
17)
7. The property owner shall take care of the weed problem by August 1, 1989. (SP
#88-17)
8. All drop-off and pick-up of children shall occur on the premises. (SP #89-06)
9. The daycare hours of operation shall be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. (SP #89-06)
10. The building shall meet the requirements of the State Daycare Regulations, the
Uniform Building Code and the Uniform Fire Code, including the following:
a. An enclosed outdoor play area adjacent to the facility, but located at the rear of
the building.
b. Outside exists from the daycare rooms.
c. Fire alarms in each daycare room and in the hallway outside the daycare rooms.
(SP #89-06)
11. The Islamic Center shall modify the parking lot as illustrated on the modified site plan
prepared by staff and shown on Page 4H of this agenda as Plan A. (SP #89-06)
12. The petitioners shall complete stipulations #1, #2, #5, and #7 from SP #88-17:
a. A masonry dumpster enclosure with wooden gates shall be installed by August 1,
1989.
b. The property owner shall combine individual lots into one tax parcel, as
requested by the City Assessor (buildable lots abutting Hillcrest Drive and
Oakwood Manor shall be exempted).
c. All existing hardsurface areas shall be improved with sealcoating, curb and gutter
and striping by August 1, 1989.
d. The property owner shall take care of the weed problem by August 1, 1989. (SP
#89-06)
13. The dumpster and enclosure shall be located at the northwest corner of the building.
(SP #89-06)
14. The grass between the existing driveway and the fence shall be maintained in a neat
appearance. (SP #89-06)
15. The property owner shall maintain grass on a regular basis in compliance with the
height maximum established in the weed ordinance. (SP #89-06)
Action Taken Letter- Sp #04 -06 -Islamic Center
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January 6, 2005
16. The property owner shall install an eight foot fence along the east of the Foco's
property from the rear of the Foco's garage to 40 feet north and a six foot fence on
the remaining east lot line and on the north lot line of the Foco's property. The
property owner shall work with City staff to develop a landscape plan to be
implemented during the next three planning seasons. (SP #89-06)
17. That a variance is approved to increase the height of this fence to eight feet due to
the hardship on the adjacent residential property. (SP #89-06)
18. This special use permit shall be reviewed by City staff for compliance at 6, 12, 18,
and 24 months form the date the daycare center begins operation and a report
submitted to the Council for those reviews. (SP #89-06)
19. At least one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for each 100 square feet of
useable day care floor area. (SP #02-03)
You have one year from the date of City Council action to initiate construction. If you cannot
begin construction in time, you must submit a letter requesting an extension at least three
weeks prior to the expiration date.
If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 763-572-3590.
Sinci ly,
S o Hickok
C munity Development Director
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cc: Islamic Center of Minnesota -1401 Gardena Ave. NE
Special Use Permit File
Address File
Stacy Stromberg
Please review the above, sign the statement below and return one copy to the City of Fridley
Planning Department by January 20, 2005.
Concur with action taken.
C-05-01