LS 81-067
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1981
PAGE 3
MOTION �by Co cilwoman Mos s-Martifl'to authorize he May amity anag�r
to ente into this agreement of cooperation with he Fridfiey Housing and
Redevel pm�nt Authority for tha''administration of community develop nt
block gr pt funds. Seconded Councilman Schneid Upon a voice v te,
all votfn aye, Mayor Nee_,dec d the motion cirri d unanimously4"
NEW BUSINESS: �.
RECEIVING PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 19, 1981:
1� CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUEST,CL-3: #0146 TO SPLIT OFF NORTHERLY
208 FEET OF PART OF LOT 1, A. S. #10 REVISED, PETITIONED BY ROBERT AND
BARBARA ANDERSON, 1360 69th AVENUE:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this parcel of property is located
just to the east of Siverts Lane and the request is to split off the
southerly 100 feet -to make a 100 x 97 foot lot.
Mr. Flora stated the problem with this particular lot split is the question
of how to handle access to the other lots since there is no way, at the
present time, to service them. Mr. Flora suggested possibly an easement
be provided by all the property owners which would allow a private drive for
access.
Mr. Flora explained, if it were a private drive, it could be a narrower
street than normally would be required of a regular City street, and it
would probably be less expensive.
Mr. Flora felt, if the lot split were to be granted, consideration should
be given on how to service the remaining lots.
Mr. Anderson, the petitioner, stated, as far as putting a road through
the back, he was certain everyone would not want it. He stated the only
reason he is splitting his property is that he borders Siverts Lane and
has easy access.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated he recognizes Mr. Andreson does not want
to put a road through, but asked if anyone else was present that had lots
east of Mr. Anderson's property. Since there was no one at the meeting,
Mr. Qureshi felt these property owners should have the opportunity to voice ,
ther comments as to whether or not they want access provided to their
properties.
Councilwoman Moses -Martin felt no decision should be made on the lot split
until the other property owners have the opportunity to attend a meting
in order to determine if they want access for a future road and discussion
on where a future road might be constructed.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated there are also properties to the
west of Siverts Lane which do not allow for easy access to Old Central,
therefore, he felt whatever considerations were given to the property
owners on the east of Siverts Lane should also be given to the properties
on the west side of Siverts Lane.
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses -Martin to call for an informal meeting for
next week with the residents on the east and west of-Siverts Lane regarding
this lot split and discussion on future access to their properties. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Nee stated the decision on the lot split will be tabled until the
meeting next week.
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REQUEST. LS
rtuu�rti �rti�naun:
Mr . Flora, Public Works Director, stated this requst is to split Lot 6w`
)kuditor's Subdivision o. 89 in order to make two ilding sites each 65=1/2
b 133.97 feet for t construction of two duplexes
Mr�lora stated t e area is zoned R-3 and surrounde to a degree, ,lSy
apartment houses some quads, and duplexes.
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Mr. Flo stat d, in conjunction with the lot split, var nces h e also
been requ to to reduce the lot areas and widths, and the pp
s Commission has recomme ed approval of the variances, and the Planning o ission
recommends.a roval of the lot split.
Mayor Nee askedMr. or Mrs. Caldien were present at theDeet gas they
had some ohJectio s when this item was before the PlanningCommi ion;
however, there was,no response from the audience.
Councilman Schneider uestioned the comments made at the Planning C ission
meeting regarding the arking problem.. Mr. Flora stated there were
discussions, at the C ission level, regarding this problem, however the
commission probably felt is use would be a better -'use of the property
rather than a larger unit hich could add additional parking problems.
MOTION by Councilman Schnei r to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant Lot Split Req st, LS #81-07. Seconded by
Councilwoman Moses -Martin. Up n a voice te, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried una imously
RECEIVING HUMAN RESOURCES
N MINUTES REGARDING FUNDING OF
Mr—Qureshi, City Manager, stated the Human Res urces Commission has made
rec mendations to the Planning Commission rega ding funding of various
orga izations. He stated their recommendation as to fund Southern Ano
Count,\Assistance and the Well Senior Citizen C1'nic, with no restrict ons,
which would amount to 100% of the bu get request r $2,500 for Southe n Anoka
County Assistance and $2,000 for t Well Senior itizen Clinic.
Mr. Qureshi stated they furthe recommnded that the'�entral Cent for
Family Resources and the Cre ive P1ay�Center be funded to some 'egree,
as determined by the Counci , and that the Family Life enter n be funded
due to overlapping servi s, they do not operate on a siding fee scale,
and the amount requested' seemed excessive.
Mr. Qureshi stated %R a Council also had the opportunity t ar from some
of these groups at,44ir conference meeting.
Mr. Qureshi staffed the'%following funding is proposed, ich is' ssentially
what is recommended by the Human Resources Commission $2,500 r Southern
Anoka County ,,/Assistance;%$2,000 for the Well Senior itizen Clini ; $4,000
for the Central Center ford Family Resources; and $1, 00 for the Cre tive Play
Center, fdr a total of $10000.
Mr. Qureshi pointed out the ouncil has provide only $5,000 for ser 'ce
groups and if they desire to ommit the above ounts, additional fun
woul•'d have to be provided when the 1982 budge is adopted.
Councilwoman Moses -Martin stated0she realiz another $5,000 will have t
be provided in order to provide t e fundin�of these organizations, but
pointed out the Central Center forNFamily resources has applied for a grant
next year and stands to receive thi grant if the communities still support
this organization to the level they hikve in the past.
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THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
OCTOBER 5, 1981
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order at
7:35 p. m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Moses -Martin,
Mayor Nee, Councilman Schneider, and Councilman Barnette
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 28, 1981:
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses -Martin to approve the minutes as presented.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor Nee requested the following items be added to the agenda: (1) Request
for a Temporary On -Sale Beer License, Bob's Produce Ranch; and (2) Discussion
Re: Liquor vs. Food Sales Ratio for Two Establishments in Fridley.
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses -Martin to approve the agenda with the above two
additions. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
There was no response from the audience under this item of business.
OLD BUSINESS:
x CONSIDERATION OF LOT SPLIT REQUEST, LS #81-06 TO SPLIT OFF NORTHERLY
ono Ercr nc oeor nr inr e�mrrnR�c SIIRnTVTSTnN #1n RFVISFD_ 1360 -
Mayor Nee stated this request for a lot split was tabled at the last
meeting in order to give the Council an opportunity to discuss this item
with residents in the area.
Mayor Nee stated this is not a formal hearing, but an informal meeting to
hear from neighboring property owners concerning the affect of this lot
split.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the property in question is
one lot just east of Siverts Lane, and the owner is requesting to split
off the bottom 100 feet of the parcel to make another 100 x 97 foot lot.
Mr. Flora stated, if the lot split is granted, and the other property
owners to the east wished to split thier lots, there may be a problem
in the future in providing access and utilities to service these parcels.
Mr. Flora stated consideration was given to placing a street midway between
the lot splits, tying into Siverts Lane and the access road to the future
County park.
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He stated, however, the County indicated this could not be done since the
property was obtained strictly for County park purposes with Metro funds
and it would also seriously effect the development and security for the
park complex.
Mr. Flora stated another consideration was to provide a road between the
property being split which would require a cul-de-sac at the end, if a
City street were to be constructed. He stated the cost of this plan
would be considerable because the front properties already have a street
and sewer and water, therefore, any properties being split would have
to bear the full burden of the cost of the street and utilities.
Mr: Flora stated another possibility is to require an easement, for a
possible future street and utilities, in the event the property owners
to the east, as well as to the west of Siverts Lane, wish to split
their lots.
Mayor Nee stated the question the Council wishes to explore is if the
property owners want provision made for access to the back of their lots,
or if it isn't the tention of the owners to split off the back of their
lots.
Mr. Ron Genmundson, 1390 69th Avenue, asked if there would have to be a
road between the houses or on the south end.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated access would have to be provided, if
they wished to develop their property any more than it is now.
Mr. Germundson stated he didn't want anything to do with it and to leave
it as it is now.
Councilman Schneider clarified, for the record, it was Mr. Germundson's
position that he didn't intend to split his lot and wouldn't have any
problem if access, in the future, wouldn't be available.
Mr. Harry Nelson, 1370 69th Avenue, indicated he was against putting in a
road and against the lot split.
Councilman Schneider stated they are not talking about putting in a road,
the question right now, assuming this lot split is approved, is should
an -'easement be provided for the eventual future access to the rear portion
of the four remaining lots in case the owners would want to split their
properties at some future date.
Councilwoman Moses -Martin stated when 1r. Anderson splits his property,
and depending on where a person builds who purchases this lot, it may
prohibit obtaining access to these other properties.
Mr. Erickson, 1380 69th Avenue, stated he was not in favor of a road.
Mr. Germundson stated, in listening to further discussion, he believes
property is getting scarce, and if he is requested to make a statement,
he would like to see an easement provided on the south for a possible
future roadway.
A realtor, representing Mr. Anderson, stated he is sure the taking of
property for an easement would affect the sale price of the house. He
also pointed out they have a proposed buyer for the lot which is to be
split.
Mr. Tikkanen, 1400 69th Avenue, stated the easement didn't make any
difference to him right now.
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Councilman Schneider pointed out if the easement isn't required at this time,
he may not be able to split his property in the future, depending on where
the house is built on the lot requested to be split.
Mr. Tikkanen stated on that basis, he would go along with requiring the
easement.
Councilwoman Moses- Martin stated she realizes some of the property owners
don't envision splitting their property while they are living there, but if
they do decide to sell, she felt it would be economically feasible for them
to split off the rear portions of their lot.
Councilman Barnette stated all the Council is asking right now is for an
easement on Mr. Anderson's property in order to make a corridor in the event
the other property owners want to split their properties at some future date.
Mr. Nelson, 1370 69th Avenue, and Mr. Erickson, 1380 69th Avenue, both
indicated they would then be in favor of requiring the easement on Mr.
Anderson's lot split.
Councilman Bal^nette asked Mr. Anderson how he felt about giving the 40
feet easement on the back of the lot for potential future access.
Mr. Anderson stated, when Siverts Lane went through, both he and the
Bacon's were told one of the benefits was they would be able to split
their lot and no one else would have this advantage.
Mrs. Anderson stated they were told, by putting in the sewer and water,
the privilege they would get would be to split their lot. She felt if
the easement is required, it would affect the sale of the house and
the proposed lot.
Mr. Anderson stated when he filed for the lot split, he was told there
wouldn't be any problems. He explained they have made committments and
monies have changed hands, as they bought a business in Wisconsin, and
was counting on the sale of the house and lot. He stated, if the lot
split isn't granted, it may affect the sale and they would be out the
back door with nothing.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated the City has a responsibility to all
the property owners in the area. He felt Mr. Anderson has the privilege
of splitting his lot, but the City wants to make sure other property
owners are given the same opportunity.
Tie realtor, representing the Anderson's, stated he came to the City Hall
when he listed the property and asked about the lot split and was told
there would be no problem.
Mr. Qureshi explained the only body that can authorize the lot split is
the Council, and they may attach some conditions, if they so choose.
Councilman Schneider stated the Planning Commission in their recommendation
for approval of the lot split asked the Council to make a determination on
the road access to service additional lots.
Mayor Nee asked if anyone was present who lived on the west side of Siverts
Lane.
Mr. Ed Widzinski, 1320 69th Avenue, indicated he was opposed to the
easement as he didn't want to split his lot.
Mrs. Lois Aasland, 1330 69th Avenue, stated there is no possible wady of
having an easement for a road because of the location of the homes on
the lots and the terrain, and indicated she was not in favor of it.
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Mrs. Joy Logid, 1340 69th Avenue, stated she enjoys her lot the way it
is and felt if she ever sold her property, the selling factor would be
the size of the lot.
Mr. Darrel Bacon, 1350 69th Avenue, stated he didn't think he would sell
his lot and liked it as it is now.
The realtor, representing the Anderson's, stated by requiring the
easement, it woul& take away from the value of the property and felt
the other properties should have to pay for the amount the Anderson's
lose.
Mayor Nee stated by obtaining the lot split, it also increases
the value of the land. He stated the Council has some responsibility
to the other property owners and that is what they are trying to fulfill.
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated he would suggest if the majority of
the property owners want an easement provided, that 40 feet be given to
the south, with the understanding that these property owners to the east
will pay the full cost of the roadway and sewer and water, if the majority
of the people want the improvements when the properties are split.
Mr. Qureshi stated, as far as the property owners on the west of Siverts
Lane, all present have indicated they were not in favor of the easement.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant Lot Split Request, LS #81-06, with the
stipulation that a 40 foot easement be given at the south side of the
property, with the exact dimensions to be worked out between the petitioner
and staff somewhere between 93 or 100 feet. Seconded by Councilman Barnette.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
2 ORDINANCE NO. 740 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1982:
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated an adjustment has been made to increase
the contributions to service organizations from $5,000 to $10,000.
MOTION by Councilwoman Moses -Martin to waive the second reading of Ordinance
No. 740 and adopt it on the second reading and order publication. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, MayoriNee
declared the motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS:
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FIRST READING OF A14 ORDINANCE
Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, pointed out on Page 3D, Section 506.12 that
the way the ordinance is written is to only prohibit truck tractors,
semi -trailers, buses, mobile home and house trailers, or trucks having
a licensed gross weight over 12,000 pounds, from parking on public
streets in a residential district.
Mr. Qureshi stated the ordinance would not restrict recreational vehicles.
He stated there could be an interpretation that a bus couldn't be on the
street and if they want to make it more clear, an addition would have to
be made that this doesn't apply to any licensed recreational vehicle.
Mayor Nee stated he had a call from a school bus driver who takes the bus
home at times and parks it in the driveway. Mr. Qureshi stated the
ordinance would allow for this, however, it couldn't be left on the street.
CITY OF FRI®LEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450
Robert & Barbara Anderson
1360 69th Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Mn 55432
CITY COUNCIL
ACTION TAKEN NOTICE
October 9, 1981
On
October 5, 1981
the
Fridley
City
Council
officially
approved
your request for
L.S. x-06,
to split
Part
of Lot
1, Rev. A.S. #10
with the
stipulations listed
below: in -to
-two
buil-ding
sites.
Provide 40 foot access easement on the South property line.
Work with the City to determine and find lot line locations:
$500 park fee to be paid at time building permit applied for on new lot.
If you have any questions regarding the above action, please call the
Community Development Office at 571-3450.
Sincerely,
ERROLD L. BOAR N
JLB/de City Planner
Please review the noted stipulations, sign the statement below, and return
one copy to the City of Fridley.
Concur with action taken.
CITY OF FRI®LEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E., FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
Robert and Barbara Anderson
1360 69th Avenue N.E.
Fridley, Mn 55432
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Anderson,
TELEPHONE ( 612)571-3450
Octoher 15, 1981
It has been determined by the City of Fridley that your lot split request
L.ST81-06 would result in the South 138 feet being split from the total property
you own.
We have discussed this will Mr. Rollie Goodroad of Goodco Investment Realty,
Inc. With the 40 foot access easement on the South property line, this would
leave a 98 foot by 97 foot lot. This is acceptable to the City.
The address of the new lot will be 6865 Sivert's Lane N.E.
Sincerely,
ERROLD L. BOARDMAN
CITY PLANNER
JLB/de