VAR 96-04FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 - (612) 571-3450 • FAX (612) 571-1287
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
Joe Maertens
144 River Edge Way NE
Fridley, MN 55432
Dear Mr. Maertens:
April 11, 1996
On April 8, 1996, the Fridley City Council officially approved your request for a
variance, VAR #96-04, to reduce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet to
allow the construction of a 32,500 square foot multi tenant industrial building on Lot 3,
Block 2, Caba Realty 1st Addition, generally located at 160 - 83rd Avenue N.E.
Approval of this variance request is contingent upon the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall submit a final grading and drainage plan and the
appropriate hydraulic calculations.
2. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the M-2, Heavy
Industrial zoning district requirements.
3. The petitioner shall execute and record joint parking and driveway agreements
between the subject parcel and the parcel to the west.
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.
Joe Maertens
April 11, 1996
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If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call me at 572-3590.
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 April 25, 1996.
Concur with action taken.
M B Properties 83rd Avenue Front Yard Setback Variance Request
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST.-
The
EQUEST:The petitioner requests that a variance be granted to reduce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 35
feet for an industrial zoned property across the street from a residential district. ff approved, the variance
would allow construction of a 32,500 square foot multi :tenant industrial building.
HARDSHIP:
See attached letter dated January 8, 1996.
SUMMARY OF ISSUES:
Section 205.18; 03.D.(4).(a). requires that an industrial building shall be no closer than 100 feet to the
right-of-way line of a street abutting a residential property.
Public Purpose served by this requirement is to provide adequate open space around industrial structures
for aesthetic and fire -fighting purposes and to protect and preserve the character of adjoining
neighborhoods by providing additional space for screening and buffering.
In 1987, the subject parcel was granted the same variance as requested. The City Council established a
timeline of five years after approval for construction to begin. This timeline has expired. The variance,
if granted, would 'break' the setback line established by the property to the west addressed as 100 - 83rd
Avenue and the Moose Lodge located to the east. The petitioner can reduce the size of the building by
5,500 square feet to meet the 90 foot setback. ff the variance is approved, the petitioner will be required
to submit drainage and grading plaits, a landscape plan, and to record joint parking and driveway
agreements where appropriate.
APPEALS CONINUSSION ACTION:
The Appeals Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the request to the City Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
As this request was previously granted by the Appeals Commission and City Council, staff has no
recommendation regarding this request. If the City Council approves the request, staff recommends the
following stipulations:
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M -B Properties 83rd Avenue
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1. The petitioner shall submit a final grading and drainage plan and the appropriate hydraulic calculations.
2. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the M-2, Heavy Industrial District requirements.
3. The petitioner shall execute and record joint parking and driveway agreements between the subject parcel and
the parcel to the west.
PROJECT DETAILS
Petition For. A variance to reduce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet
Location
of Property: 160 - 83rd Avenue N.E. (approximate)
Legal Description
of Property: Lot 3, Block 2, Caba Realty First Addition
Size: 225 feet x 395 feet; 88,875 square feet; 2.04 acres
Topography: Flat, with stockpiled dirt
Existing
Vegetation: Little or none, scrub vegetation
Existing
Zoning/Platting: M-2, Heavy Industrial; Caba Realty First Addition; 1980
Availability
of Municipal
Utilities: 83rd Avenue
Vehicular
Access: 83rd Avenue
Pedestrian
Access: N/A
Engineering
Issues: Meet drainage requirements
Site Planning
Issues:
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M B Properties 83rd Avenue
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DEVELOPMENT SITE
The petitioner requests that a variance be granted to reduce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet for an
hxkahial property looted across the street from a residential district. The petitioner proposes to construct a 32,500
square foot multitenant industrial building if the variance is approved.
In 1987, the petitioner submitted a variance request for the following:
1. To reduce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 90 feet for an industrial property located across the street
from a residential property. This request is for the property addressed as 100 - 83rd Avenue N.E.
2. To reduce the front yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet for an industrial property looted across the street
from a residential district. (This variance was for the property tentatively addressed as 160 - 83rd Avenue
which is the subject parcel.)
At the time the variances were requested, the petitioner was proposing a three phase multitenant development. In
1987, phase one, an 80 ft. by 210 ft. multi -tenant industrial building was constructed at 8251 Main Street. In 1989,
phase two, an 80 ft. by 260 ft. multi -tenant industrial building, was at 100 - 83rd Avenue..
The petitioner's variances as described above were approved by the Appeal Commission and City Council (minutes
attached). Typically, the zoning code allows a one-year time period for construction to occur prior to the expiration
of a variance. In the petitioner's case, the City granted a five-year construction period as part of the variance approval
in 1987. Since the five years have elapsed, the petitioner has reapplied for the same variance requested.
Anal s
Section 205.18.03.D.(4).(a). requires that an industrial building shall be no closer than 100 feet to the property line
abutting a residential property.
Public Purpose served by this requirement is to provide adequate open space around industrial structures for aesthetic
and fire -fighting purposes and to protect and preserve the character of adjoining neighborhoods.
The petitioner is proposing to construct a 32,500 square foot mufti -tenant industrial building with a typical M-2, Heavy
Industrial, 35 foot front yard setback. As the property is located across from a residential district, the code requires
a setback of 100 feet to allow for additional screening and buffeting. The zoning was changed in 1987. By reviewing
the aerial photograph, it is noted that the building at 100 - 83rd Avenue and the Moose Lodge located at 8298
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M B Properties 83rd Avenue
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University Avenue are both located at approximately the same setback from 83rd Avenue (90 feet). By granting the
variance, this established building line would be "broken" by the petitioner's proposed building. In order to meet the
90 foot setback as established by the two adjacent buildings, the petitioner would need to reduce the size of the
binding by 5,500 square feet. The petitioner has indicated in his hardship letter that reducing the size of the building
would be uneconomical. The state statute does not consider economics as a hardship when considering variances.
The proposed plan does not require any other variances to the requirements in the M-2 zoning district.
The petitioner will be required to submit a landscape plan and to record joint parking and driveway easements between
the subject parcel and the parted to the west. Similar agreements were recorded between 100 - 83rd Avenue and 8251
Main Street.
Recommendation
Given the history of the parcel and the previous variance granted by the Appeals Commission and City Council, staff
has no recommendation regarding this request. If the City Council approves the request, staff recommends the
following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall submit a final grading and drainage plan and the appropriate hydraulic calculations.
2. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the M-2, Heavy Industrial District requirements.
3. The petitioner shall execute and record joint parking and driveway agreements between the subject parcel and
the parcel to the west.
Awdg Commission Action
The Appeals Commisson voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the request to the City Council. Commissioner
Kuechle, dissenting opinion, felt that the petitioner had not pursued the alternatives or could reduce the building to
meet the requirements.
ADJACENT SITES
WEST: Zoning: M-2, Heavy Industrial
SOUTH: Zoning: C-3, General Shopping Center
EAST: Zoning: C-2, General Business
NORTH: Zoning: R-3, General Multiple Family
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Land Use: Multi -tenant Industrial
Land Use: Vacant
Land Use: Moose Lodge, vacant land
Land Use: Residential
VAR #96-04
M B Properties 83rd Avenue
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Comprehensive
Planning Issues: The Zoning and Comprehensive Plan are consistent is this location.
Public Hearing
Comments: No one in the audience spoke regarding the issue.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, MARCH 13,1996
ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Savage called the March 13, 1996, Appeals Commission meeting to order
at 7:30 p.m. o
ROLL CALL:
Members Present: Diane Savage, Lary Kuechle, KedVos, Cathy Smith
Members Absent: Carol Beaulieu
Others Present: Scott Hickok, Planni Coordinator
Michele McPhe Planning Assistant
Joe Maertens, 44 River Edge Way
Janet Palm , 6498 Riverview Terrace
Corinne spersen, 6496 Riverview Terrace
Ken garde, 7841 Wayzata Boulevard
MOTION by W. Kuechle, seconded by Dr. Vos, to approve the February 14, 1996,
Appeals Cqpdmission minutes as written.
171
VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Per Section 205.18.03.D.(4).(a). of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the front yard
setback from 100 feet to 35 feet to allow the construction of a 32,500 square foot
multi -tenant industrial building on Lot 3, Block 2, Caba Realty First Addition,
generally located east of 8251 Main Street N.E.
MOTION by Ms. Smith, 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 SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 7:33 P.M.
Ms: McPherson stated the request is to reduce the required front yard setback from 100
feet to 35 feet for an industrial zoned. property which is located across the street from a
residential district The parcel is located adjacent to 83rd Avenue, west of University and
east of Main Street. Staff has addressed this parcel as 160 - 83rd Avenue.
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Ms. McPherson stated the subject parcel is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial, and has been
zoned in this manner since the City was incorporated. In 1987, prior to the development
of the three parcels which are owned by the petitioner, the City rezoned the parcel directly
north from M-2, Heavy Industrial, to R-3, General Multiple Family Dwelling. In 1987, the
petitioner came before the City Council with this site plan which showed a three-phase
development proposal for three multifenant industrial buildings. At that time, the petitioner
requested a variance to reduce the 100 foot required setback to 90 feet for the first
building and from 100 feet to 35 feet for the second building.
Ms. McPherson stated that the Appeals Commission and the City Council recommended
approval of the variance in 1987 as requested by the petitioner. In addition to granting the
variance, the City Council also extended the one-year time period for construction to five
years to allow the petitioner additional time as the market changed and fluctuated. The
first building addressed as 8251 Main Street was constructed in 1987. The second
building addressed as 100 - 83rd Avenue was constructed in 1989. The five-year time
frame established by the City Council has elapsed and, therefore, the petitioner is again
before the City requesting the same variance.
Ms. McPherson stated staff, in reviewing the request, looked at the adjacent buildings to
determine the impact this would have on the setbacks currently established by the building
at 100 - 83rd Avenue, as well as the Moose Lodge located on the University Avenue
service road. Both buildings have approximately a 90foot setback from the right-of-way
line along 83rd Avenue. Granting the variance to 35 feet would allow the encroachment
of the proposed building past that setback line by approximately 55 feet. The petitioner's
proposal does not require any other variances in terms of setbacks or lot coverage. In
order to meet the 90foot setback as established by the two adjacent buildings, the
petitioner would need to reduce the size of the building by approximately 5,500 square
feet. The petitioner has indicated that reducing the size of the building would be
uneconomical. State statutes do not consider economics solely as a hardship for granting
variances. The petitioner will be required to submit a landscape plan and to record
parking and driveway agreements between the existing buildings and the adjacent
neighbor. Similar agreements have been recorded between the two buildings already
established by the petitioner.
Ms. McPherson stated that given the history of the parcel and the previous variance which
was granted by the Appeals Commission and City Council, staff has no recommendation
regarding the request If the Appeals Commission chooses to recommend approval, staff
recommends the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall submit a final grading and drainage plan and the
appropriate hydraulic calculations.
2. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the M-2, Heavy
Industrial District, requirements.
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3. The petitioner shall execute and record joint parking and driveway
agreements between the subject parcel and the parcel to the west.
Mr. Kuechle asked if the proposed structure meets the parking requirements.
Ms. McPherson stated, yes. Staff has reviewed the petitioner's submission and it does
meet all other requirements of the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district, with the exception
of the variance Ding requested.
Dr. Vos asked if the property to the north was rezoned from M-2 to R-3 in 1987.
Ms. McPherson stated, yes, this was correct.
Dr. Vos asked that if the property to the north had remained M-2, would the setback
requirement be 35 feet?
Ms. McPherson stated, yes.
Ms. Savage asked if just the third building in the plan is to be built.
Ms. McPherson stated, yes. The petitioner submitted the same site plan as submitted in
1987.
Ms. Savage asked if there was any difference in the situation now than in 1987 when the
request was first approved.
Ms. McPherson stated that with the exception of the five-year time period that elapsed, the
facts are the same. The zoning across the street is still R-3. The adjacent property is still
commercial. The only substantial change in this area was the rezoning approval and plat
approval for the construction of the Wal-Mart store.
Ms. Smith asked where the zoning was R-3.
Ms. McPherson stated the R-3 zoning was to the north where the Springbrook Apartment
buildings are located.
Mr. Maertens stated the notes from the 1987 meetings explain everything. He bought the
property when the property across the street was zoned industrial It was his
understanding that when the parcel across the street was zoned R-3, it was with the
understanding there would not be an impact on the adjacent industrial properties. He
thought it would be very unfair to be held to the 100 foot setback imposed through no fault
of theirs, but done as a favor to them. He thought the buildings on the site were high
quality industrial. These are perhaps better than some in that area. Construction will be
done without special assistance.
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APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING, MP,RCH 13, 1996 PAGE 4
Dr. Vos asked if the existing buildings on the site were set east and west and if the new
building would be set north and south because of the configuration of the lot.
Mr. Maertens stated he thought this would properly describe the property. The 8251 Main
Street building fads south and the 100 - 83rd Avenue building faces north. This building
would face east The lot is long and narrow and this type of space lends itself to high tech
space and to small tenants.
Dr. Vos asked if the proposed building would be within the required lot coverage.
Ms. McPherson stated the proposed plan meets all the other setbacks. The lot coverage
is approximately 35% with 40% being the maximum.
Ms. Savage asked why this was not completed within the five-year time frame.
Mr. Maertens stated that in 1987, he did not think they would be able to build this building
in that time. There was not much of this type of development done between 1989 and
1995. It is just now that there is more building of this type of space. Also, during that time,
there were not many lenders willing to lend.
Mr. Kuechle suggested the petitioner extend the current buildings across the lot.
Mr. Maertens stated he did not think that would be a usable solution. They have outdoor
storage there for his construction business. Extending the buildings would mean they
would have to give that up and it would disrupt that operation.
Dr. Vos stated it appeared that extending the buildings would also create traffic flow
problems and the petitioner would not get the square footage.
Mr. Maertens stated the minutes from 1987 tell the story. He appreciated the
consideration.
Mr. Belgarde stated he was one of the owners of the Springbrook Apartments. In terms
of having the building constructed north/south, the petitioner is exposing the truck and
trash areas to the front. He knows a little about the buildings the petitioner is going to put
there. They developed the East River Road Business Center. Mr. Belgarde stated he
drove by the petitioner's other buildings and trash is tough on those buildings. People
store things in the rear and store trash in the rear which blows out If you go by there, very
likely that is what you would see on that side of the building. If this building goes in, he
would like to see a heavy screen along the 83rd Avenue boulevard. It would help even
more if the curb cut were moved west in order to do a 100% screening in that area so one
would not be looking down on a potential problem. That is his only concern.
Ms. Savage asked if Mr. Belgarde was opposed to the request.
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Mr. Belgarde stated he was not opposed to the request. The petitioner's buildings are
nicely done. However, if nothing is done about screening, he would be opposed to the
request. The proposal is moving the overhead doors, the trash and storage area 55 feet
closer to the front of his property.
Mr. Maertens stated he would not agree that the building is trashy. The ice and snow is
now melting so the debris is exposed. He is proud of how they keep the premises free of
trash. Also, screening is part of the landscape plan: There is a fairly good distance,
approximately 50 feet, that will have heavy plantings to effectively screen that area. It is
not a major service area. These are service businesses which usually have vans and
trucks coming in. The service area will be to the west which is the rear of the building.
They have decided to put the service doors on that side of the building to keep the front
cleaner.
MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Ms. Smith, to close the public hearing.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 7:50 P.M.
Dr. Vos stated he did not see that the conditions had changed from nine years ago. He
would still vote in favor of the variance request. He believed the hardship was the
rezoning across the street. This was a concern about the impact of this area at the time
of the rezoning, and he did not feel the petitioner should suffer because of rezoning
especially when the property was purchased prior to the fact.. He believed the screening
was a concern but he was not sure that landscaping was the only solution. The stipulation
for the landscape plan would make sure there is adequate screening. He was not an
expert to recommend changing the curb cuts. He would be satisfied with the landscape
plan.
Ms. Savage stated she was at the first meeting for this request. She agreed with Dr. Vos.
There is no change in the request She approved the request at that time and would also
be in favor of the request
Mr. Kuechle disagreed.. He thought the building sticks out too far. The setbacks for the
other buildings are at 90 feet To bring this out would not look right. He realized there
were some mitigating circumstances in the fact that the zoning was changed after the lot
was purchased. He did not think alternatives have been completely explored. They could
look at another placement of the building or extending the existing buildings across the lot.
The storage could be moved. He did not see the storage area as a hardship.
Ms. Smith stated she would vote in favor of the request. The owner purchased the
property prior to the changes in zoning. If this property had changed owners since then,
she would not be as sympathetic.
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APPEALS COMKISSION MEETING, MARCH 13, 1996 PAGE 6
MOTION by Dr. Vos, seconded by Ms. Smith, to recommend approval of Variance
Request, VAR #96-04, by Joe Maertens (M. B. Properties) to reduced the front yard
setback from 100 feet to 35 feet to allow the construction of a 32,500 square foot multi -
tenant industrial building on Lot 3, Block 2, Caba Realty First Addition, generally located
east of 8251 Main Street N.E., with the following stipulations:
1. The petitioner shall submit a final grading and drainage plan and the appropriate
hydraulic calculations.
2. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan complying with the M-2, Heavy
Industrial District, requirements.
3. The petitioner shall execute and record joint parking and driveway agreements
between the subject parcel and the parcel to the -west.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, WITH MS. SAVAGE, MS. SMITH AND DR. VOS VOTING AYE
AND MR. KUECHLE VOTING NAY, CHAIRPERSON SAVAGE DECLARED THE MOTION
CARRIED BY A MAJORITY VOTE.
Ms. McPherson stated the City Council would review this request at their meeting on April
8.
BY JANET LEHRKE:
Per Section 205.04.05.13 of the Fridley City Code, to allow two a sory structures
in the front yard in order to allow the construction of a 12 foo y 16 foot detached
shed in the front yard and to allow placement of a 10 f by 10 foot shed in the
front yard on that part of Lot 28, Revised Auditors Su . 'sion No. 77, lying easterly
of following described line: Beginning at a poin n south line of said Lot 315.64
feet westerly of southeast comer of said L en north at right angle from said
south line to north line of said Lot an ere terminating; except west 90 feet
thereof; also except road; subject to ent of record, the same being 7136 East
River Road N.E.
Mr. Hickok stated the petitioner W
Peaware of the meeting but saw attendance as optional
and was not at the meeting. p7A petitioner has asked staff to come out and discuss some
alternatives. He asked tW this item be continued to the next meeting on March 27.
3.
Per S 'on 205.07.01.03.D.(3).(a) of the Fridley City Code, to reduce the rear yard
se ck from 27 feet to 15 feet to allow the continued existence of a screened porch
46wted under a deck on Lot 1, Block 1, Wait Harrier First Addition, the same being
6496/98 Riverview Terrace N.E.
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PUBLIC 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
Wednesday, March 13, 1996, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of:
Consideration of variance request, VAR #96-04, by Joe Maertens (M. B.
Properties):
Per Section 205.18.03.D.(4).(a). of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the front
yard setback from 100 feet to 35 feet to allow the construction of a 32,500
square foot multi -tenant industrial building on Lot 3, Block 2, Caba Realty First
Addition, generally located east of 8251 Main Street N.E., Fridley, Minnesota,
55432.
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, 572-3593.
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 March 6, 1996.
MAILING LIST
VAR #96-04
VACANT PROPERTY EAST OF
8251 MAIN STREET NE
M B PROPERTIES
8251 MAIN ST NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
MANAGER
SPRINGBROOK APTS/NORTHTOWN
101 83RD AVE NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
FRIDLEY MOOSE LODGE #38
8298 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
CITY MANAGER
CITY COUNCIL
JOE MAERTENS
144 RIVER EDGE WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
ANB REALTY CORP
5TH & MINNESOTA STREETS
1400 AMERICAN NTL BANK BLDG
ST PAUL MN 55101
WAL-MART STORES INC
702 8TH ST SW
BENTONVILLE AR 72716
UNIVERSITY AVE ASSOC.
7841 WAYZATA BLVD
MINNEAPOLIS MN 55426
ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALISTS
8290 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
DIANE SAVAGE
567 RICE CREEK TERRACE NE
FRIDLEY MN 55432
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File Descriptio;-: VAR #96-04, Property east of ain -Stre-et---- -�
f Variance -to reduce the front yard setback from 100 ft. to 35 Et. to al�low_t]e-
construction of a 32,500 sq. ft. multi -tenant industrial building-"
Complete Review Checklist; Return to The Community Development Department
*** Comments ***
Barbara Dacy
Scott Hickok
Michele McPherson
Jon Wilczek
John Flora
Ron Julkowski
Leon Madsen
Dave Sallman
Dick Larson
M.B. PROPERTIES
8251 Main Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55432
(612) 786-4779
February 8, 1996
Attn: Ms. Michele McPherson
City of Fridley
6431 University Ave. NE
Fridley, MN 55432
RE: SETBACK VARIANCE
LOT 3, BLOCK 2, CABA REALTY ADDITION
PIN #4023024230008
Dear Ms. McPherson:
As you are aware, M. B. Properties applied for a variance on the set back requirements for the above lot and
the adjacent Lot 4 in 1987.
Variances were granted for a period of five years covering Lots 3 & 4. The building on Lot 4 was
constructed. The building for Lot 3 was delayed due to the prolonged real estate slump.
The reason that the variance was, and is, being requested is that the parcel immediately north of us
(Springbrook Apartments) was rezoned from industrial to residential.
The rezoning thus imposed a 100' setback instead of the 35' setback required when the apartment site was
zoned industrial.
We propose to construct an office/warehouse building suitable for multiple tenants. This type of building
requires a building with access to the building front for office visitors and access to the building rear for
service and delivery vehicles. These requirements thus necessitate a rather narrow building relative to its
length.
Failure to obtain the variance would reduce the building by approximately 6500 SF making the building
uneconomical for the lot size.
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to call.
S' ly,
os ph D. Maertens
JDDM:lw/variance.jdm 16.09
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CITY OF FRIDLEY p
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(612) 571-3450 i COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
VARLANCE APPLICATION FORM
PROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittal; see attached
Address:__ 90 - 83rd Ave. NE (approximate address, no address assigned)
Property Identification Number (PIN) 8023024230008
Legal description:
Lot 3 Block 2 Tract/Addition Caba Realty_ 1st Addition
Current zoning: M-2 Square footage/acreage 2 acres
Reason for variance and hardship: ( see attached letter)
Section of City Code:
Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No x'' 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 M. B. Prorx�ri-ir��
ADDRESS 8251 St. NE, Fridley, MN 55432
DAYTIME PHONE 786-4779
SIGNATUREDATE
PETITIONER INFORMATION
NAME Joe Maertens
ADDRESS Ijk1jiRpr Edge Way, Fridley, MN 55432
DAYTIME PHONE q
SIGNATURE DATE 2
Fee: $100.00 x $ 60.00 for residential properties
Permit VAR # W--® Receipt #
Application received by:
Scheduled Appeals Commission date: 4 11' l(p
Scheduled City Council date.
APPLICATION
DATE
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Zone: M-2 FILE 10. / ADDRE33:
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Pace 1 of
5 story
20%1 t_1
6 story
15%1
Building Setbacks:
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Front Yard
35 ft.1
Side Yard
20 ft.1 __% I ✓ 1
Y1Lh Drlvaw�
30 ft.I
Corner Lot
35 ft.l 1 I
Rear Yard
25 ft.1 1 ✓ I
Additional Setbacks (Any Dist.):
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Street Right of Yayj abaft:r�a P.PA
100 ft I
Alley Right of Yay _
40 ft.I I _I
Driveway Parking Aisles:
2 -way Traffic 25 ft.1
1 -way Traffic 18 ft.1
Driveway Width 32 ft.l
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Driveway Angle 60 °{
Intersect ROY 2/3 Width/75 feetl
Curb 6' Poured Concretel
Curb Radii 10' R-1
Parking Stall Site:
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Randicapped 12' z 20' (240 aq. ft -)I
Abutting Curb/Sidewalk
1o, z 18' (180 sq. ft.)!
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Interior Parking Lot Iaprovementl
Approved Landscaping Planal
Refuse Location Rear/Side Yard -Screened)
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Loading Areas Rear/Side Yard-Screenedl
Drainage Approved Planl
Screening Of:
Parking Facilities
Outside Storage
Refuse Containers
Roof Equipment
Loading Dock
Other Districts 15 Foot Planting Stripl
Miscel laneam
Lighting Shaded/Diffumd l
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Rik, Racks
Motorcycle Parking
Signage For Safety I
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Security
Sidewalk Easement
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VAR #96-04
16.051 Main Street
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VAR #96-04
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