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LS77-08 Form #5-68LOT SPLIT APPLICATION • CITY OF FRIDLEY FOR CITY T1SF ONLY Applicant' s Name APPLICANT: _ Lot Split ADDRESS• 7/ %z Ja(. J- t �� ev `>w Street City I Zip Code Date Filed: a) (a TELEPHONE # /_ �,� Fee:$Z�eceipt #1 2&d& P X Home Business Council Action:Date rdID 0 O REMARKS: Cd PROPERTY OWNER(S) i ori ; 0 3 � ADDRESS(ES) TM A•-C yo V\ r-i9 Street City, Zlp Code -P w L Street City Zip Code TELEPHONE #(S Business Q a Home -P m -P Ca N O U "4 Rr ; (a 0 P Property Location on Street > or Exact Street Address (IF ANY)7/ 11Z L:iG' J�V ^� ��� h L 4 w H Legal Description of Property: 1 N z ►�- DoT �� �� Ri, 6 *7 ? Reason for Lot Split: T allow -ray- ]-. t) huil�l;n4 'ofs - ohe necy - orae w��i Total Area of Property_ sq. ft-7 Present Zoning Classification The undersigned hereby declares that all the facts and representations stated in this application are true and correct. DATE: SIGNATURE BELOW FOR CITY USE ONLY (See reverse side for additional instructions CHECKED BY STAFF DATE Remarks: PLANNING COMMISSION: Date of Consideration - Remarks: CITY COUNCIL: Date of Consideration - Remarks LOT SPLIT APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1 . Obtain application form at City Hall (6431 University Avenue N.E. , Fridley). 2. Return completed application form with the required sketch of the property involved and the lot split fee of $30.00 for each original lot being split. 3. The application will be checked over by Staff and the owner may be required to submit a Certificate of Survey containing a simple description of a part of a platted lot or registered lot, along with the new parcels created with all existing structures tied in. 4. The application will then be submitted to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. The Planning Commission meets on the Wednesday following the City Council meeting, which -is generally the first and third Wednesdays of the month. 5. The recommendations of the Planning Commission are submitted to the City Council for final action. If a Certificate of Survey wasn 't required before, it will be required for this meeting. The City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. 6. The City Council approval may be subject to certain stipulations which must be complied with by the applicant. 7. A letter will be sent to the applicant to notify him of the Council action and to advise him to comply with the conditions imposed by the City. The letter will also contain any necessary deeds for easements and other pertinent papers for his signature. 8. When all the conditions of the lot split have been complied with, the applicant should file the lot split in Anoka County. g. In all cases where Council action has been sought and denied, no petition for identical action can be presented until a period of six months has elapsed. 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PLANNING oulm rrel COMMENTS �. 13,E x Iq,g Da -TOM DickJerr . kie 13o , ` PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 6 ' Mr. Bergman stated he had been asked to call Jerrold Boardman, the City Planner, and he will be unable to attend the meeting this evening. He stated another staff member will be coming to the meeting to take Mr. Boardman's place. 2. LOT SPLIT REQUEST, L. S #77-08, RON NIELSEN • Split off the Westerly 130 feet of Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 77, subject to street easements, to make a new building site on the corner of 71-1/2 Way N. E. and Alden Circle N. E. (Existing house on balance of the lot - 115 71-1/2 Way N. E. ) Mr. Don Nielsen appeared before the Commission regarding this request for a lot split. He stated the application should read that they are requesting 105 feet to be split off the Westerly side of Lot 31. He pointed out the agenda description states 130 feet. Ms. Schnabel questioned if the drawing on Page 28 of the agenda book was accurate. Mr. Nielsen stated the lot split line is correct, but isn't in proportion to where the building is located. He pointed out the storage shed has been removed since the lot was surveyed. Mr. Nielsen stated he cannot understand the 130 feet, as his intention is only to split off 105 feet from the West side of Lot 31. Ms. Schnabel questioned when the survey was made and Mr. Nielsen stated in 1973. Mr. Nielsen stated, since the survey was made, there has been quite a bit of alterations. Mr. Bergman stated the survey should be current for purposes of reviewing this lot split request. Mr. Ron Nielsen stated the line has been drawn in on the 1973 survey where they would like the lot split to be, that is, 105 feet from the West line of Lot 31. He pointed out the storage shed would be removed. Ms. Schnabel asked if it was their intentions to construct a home on that Westerly portion. Mr. Ron Nielsen stated there will be a home constructed, however, he is in the process of selling the property for this purpose and would need the lot split. Ms. Schnabel asked if the property was zoned R-1. Mr. Ron Nielsen stated he assumes it is single family because that is what is in the Henderson plat. In figuring the square footage for this lot, it was pointed out that the minimum square footage requirements would not be met, therefore, a person wishing to build on the lot may have to apply for a variance if they are unable to meet setback requirements and square footage requirements. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 5 Ms. Schnabel stated the code does provide, for instance, if the building is not completed, the special use permit would lapse and become void. Ms. Schnabel felt the decision should be made on whether or not to allow a gymnastics and exercise school in an industrial zone. Mr. Yakel pointed out the hours of the school are normally after work hours and didn't feel there would be a problem with traffic. No other persons in the audience spoke for or against this request for a special use permit. MOTICN by Ms. Schnabel to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Shea. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing was closed at 8:33 P. M. Ms. Schnabel stated her only concern would be the traffic through the area and safety factor and would have no other problems that she can see, at this point, in granting the special use permit. Ms. Schnabel stated she assumes the petitioner has looked at many places to lease for this type of business as it obviously requires certain specifica- tions which are not easily found in other buildings. Mr. Bergman stated he agreed with Ms. Schnabel's remarks. He indicated he was familiar with warehousing operations and the amount of traffic going in and out really isn't that great. He stated it was interesting to note the hours of the school are from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. which are primarily after the hours of the warehousing activity. Mr. Bergman pointed out that space on the end of the building would be in less conflict with the traffic and felt the property owner might want to take this into consideration. MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Ms. Shea to recommend approval of Special Use Permit, SP 577-10, by the requester Jill L. Zak, for a special use of property at 8290 Main Street N. E. for the purpose of a recreational- commerical facility in an M-2 zone. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Langenfeld questioned if there should be any other conditions. Ms. Schnabel felt the special use permit was issued to Ms. Zak specifically and for a recreational use and that was all that was necessary. Mr. Bergman suggested Ms. Zak check with the City staff when this item will be on the Council's agenda. RECESS: Recess called by Chairperson Bergman at 8:40 P. M. RECONVENED: Reconvened at 8:45 P. M. Schnabel Shea present. , Bergman and Langenfeld were all I y PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 3.977 PACE 7 Mr. Don Nielsen stated, when they dedicated 25 feet to the City for the road, they were informed the City did not want to leave them with an unbuildable lot. Ms. Schnabel pointed out that if they split off 110 feet, it would give them additional square footage and closer to the 9,000 square feet required. Mr. Don Nielsen felt, if this was done, it would give him hardly any yard at all. Ms. Schnabel stated she appreciated Mr. Nielsen's concern, however, if the lot split was approved as he requested, they would be creating an unbuildable lot. She felt this may have been the reason for the change to 130 feet, instead of the 105 feet, in order to make this a buildable lot. Mr. Ron Nielsen questioned if the requirements would be met if the house faced on Alden Circle instead of 71-1/2 Way. Ms. Schnabel indicated they could prob- ably meet setback requirements, but not square footage requirements. Mr. Bergman felt he had inadequate information to take action this evening. He stated there was lack of an up-to-date map and the description, in Mr. N ielsen's view, is wrong. Mr. Don Nielsen stated he would like the Commission to consider the 105 feet as no one could have built without them giving up the 25 feet for the road. Mr. Bergman stated, when he gave the 25 feet, it wasn' t necessarily condit- ioned on anything else but to provide the necessary accessways for the pro- perty. Mr. Langenfeld pointed out if the lot split was granted and the buyer .of the lot was aware the lot was substandard, he felt it would only create a worse situation. Ms. Schnabel questioned if it would be agreeable with the applicant to table this item to the next Commission meeting so input can be received from staff in terms of the lot size and come to an understanding of what is required on the square footage. Mr. Don Nielsen stated the sale of the property could be subject to the lot split, however, he did not want to stall the buyer indefinitely. Mr. Langenfeld indicated the Commission could send this to Council without a recommendation and have staff supply input at the Council level. Mr. Bergman felt this could be sent to Council, without a recommendation, but would vote against it as he felt they had a job to do. Mr. Ron Nielsen stated, as far as the survey shows, the original plat lines for the whole lot are correct. He stated the only problem now is where the line would go. L PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 8 Mr. Don Nielsen stated when this was discussed with the staff, it was pointed out that it would be 105 feet and this figure was written in at that time. Ms. Schnabel stated she wondered why the staff had changed it to 130 feet and felt possibly it has something to do with the 25 foot dedication. Ms. Shea questioned if the 25 feet is the actual street. Mr. Don Nielsen stated it may be part of the boulevard area. Mr. Bergman stated, he may be getting a little technical, but the map on Page 28 is not a survey as it is not stamped, no one has signed it and he didn' t know where it came from. Mr. Don Nielsen stated the garage shown on the drawing is his old garage which has been torn down and he has bought an additional 10 feet to the East of his lot. He stated the drawing isn't at all like the lot presently exists and is not really up to date. Ms. Schnabel felt, if Mr. Nielsen did not have any strong objections, it would probably be better to table this item to the September 14 meeting. Mr. Don Nielsen felt this would be acceptable with him. MOTION by Mr. Langenfeld, seconded by Ms. SchnabOl• to table this item to the next meeting of the Commission for the properinformation from staff. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bergman suggested to Mr. Nielsen that he meet with Jerry Boardman of the City staff regarding the discussion this evening and in order to bring things up to date and clarified for the next meeting. 3. LOT SPLIT REQUEST, L. S. #77-09, DE GARDNER REALTY: Split Lot 1, Block 1, Marion Hills Second Addition, and Lot 12, Block 1, Marion Hills, into two arcels• PARCEL A The West 100' of Lot 1 Block 1 Marion Hills 2nd Addition, together with that part of the West 100 feet of Lot 12, Block 1, Marion Hills Addn. , on file in the office of the County Recorder, Anoka County, Minnesota as Document No. 455241, Bk. 889, Pg. 221. Subject to a utility and drainage easement over the above described properties as Document 339804, the same being 1335 52nd Avenue N. E. PARCEL B. Lot 1, Block 1, Marion Hills 2nd Addition, except the West 100 feet thereof, to- gether with that part of Lot 12, Block 1, Marion Hills Addition, on file as Document 455241, B1.880, Pg. 221, except the West 100' thereof. Sub- ject to a utility and drainage easement over the above described pro- perties as Document 339804, the same being 1345 52nd Avenue N. E. Mr. Allen Mattson, representing DeGardner Realty, appeared before the Commission regarding this request for a lot split. Mr. Mattson stated this land was bought as a tax forfeit piece of property and the City was contacted to see if the property could be split into two buildable lots. K PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - SEPTEMBER 14, 1977 Page 3 The neighbors that were at the Planning Commission meeting were in favor of the proposed plans. UPON A VOICE. VOTE, all voting aye, the minutes of the August 23, 19772 Appeals Commission Meeting were received. 2. RECEIVE: PARKS & RECREATION C01414ISSION MEETING OF AUGU8T. -22, 1977 MOTION by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to receive the minutes of the August 22, 1977, Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. Mr. Peterson pointed out Item B of page 2. He informed Mr. Harris that two new tennis courts would be built in the Riverview Heights area. UPON A VOICE VOTE, all voting aye, the minutes of the August 22, 19772 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting were received. . TABLED: LOT SPLIT REQUEST S . #77-08 , RON NEILSON SPLIT UFF `_S i� it: 1'' 0,P , qq A 71�C 1 rT�/��` SUB.UiViIJ i 11U. Jt=L T E"T 4+i�Lr5:�1`1 l�V niJ 1O 1 MAKE A 1.i!J - . i L� ON THE C RPdER 0E 71 '711Y Iq"' MID civ UIEULE 1-i.E. axis ing house on baiance of of - 115-- 71 z ,;Jay NE. ) MOTION by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Mr. Peterson, to remove the item from the table. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. The item was removed from the Table at 7: 52 P.M. Mr. Boardman explained that the lot in question was a very long lot, which the petitioner wanted to split into two parcels . Mr. Boardman explained that the Westerly 130 foot measurement was from the center of the street to the lot line. 105 feet of the 130 feet is the actual lot. He said that that had been the confusion at the previous meeting when the item had been tabled. Chairperson Harris asked about the existing structure that would be split by the new lot line. Mr. Don Nielsen of 115-71 ;'Jay NE indicated that the structure was in the process of being moved. PLANNING C01414ISSION MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1977 Paue_ 1 - Mr. Boardman said that the City did not need any easements. He explained that the lot would be served by Alden Circle. Mr. Boardman explained that the Planning Commission had the authority with a Lot Split, that when the lot split was approved a variance would automatically be granted. He said that this authority would have to be exercised in the rea_uest since the resulting lot would be less than 92000 square feet. Mr. Boardman went on to explain that the variance would only be granted regarding the lot size and not for the type or size of house that could be constructed on the lot. The buyer of the property indicated that he proposed to construct a house that would face Alden Circle. Mr. Boardman said that it would be possible to build the house facing Alden Circle that would not require any additional variances. Ms. Schnabel asked if the Planning Commission was seeing a verified survey. Mr. Boardman indicated that it was a verified survey. Chairperson Harris had questions regarding the street right-of-way that Mr. Boardman was able to adequately answer. MOTION by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Ms. Shea, that the Planning Commission recommend the granting of the Lot Split request: L.S. ;x"77-08, Ron Neilson: Split off the westerly 130 feet of Lot 31 , Auditor' s subdivision No. 777 subject to street easements, to make a neer building site on the corner of 712 Vlay NE and Alden Circle NE. (Existing house on balance of lot - 115 712 Vlay NE.) Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 4. PUBLIC HEARING• REnU17ST FOR SPr T�lT Iy EE L, S.p = 7'�-1 1 , BY RODNi Y 3R_1NNON: PER FRIDLEY CITY CODE SECTION 205. 101 3H TO ALLOW AN AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH ESTABLISHMENT IN A C-2S (GENERAL SHOPPING) ON LOT 22 BLOCK 12 TARGET ADDITION THE SAME BEING 775-53rd AVENUE NE. MOTION by Ms. Shea, seconded by Ms. Schnabel, to open the public hearing. Upn a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously and the Public Hearing was opened at 8:04 P.M. 193 REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 PAGE 2 Councilman Fitzpatrick indicated he would agree with the City Manager's suggestion and not, be in favor of taking any items out of the Capital Outlay account to provide for the additional $2,400. Councilman Schneider indicated he would have no problem with the City Manager's suggestion. MOTION by Councilman Schneider to amend the budget by directing the administration to add $2,400 in the Parks and Recreation Budget to Account 4520 for playground equipment for Harris Lake Park or Rice Creek School and direct the City Manager to reduce the overall Parks and Recreation supplies budget by this amount so the total budget would remain the same. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Mayor Nee felt it was bad timing to make the change at this point. Councilwoman Kukowski concurred and felt the Commission and City Council had gone over the budget numerous times before and she was not in favor of the change at this late juncture. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, Councilman Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick, and Mayor Nee voted in favor. Councilwoman Kukowski and Councilman Hamernik voted against. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 3 to 2 vote. UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION, all voted aye, and Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimo CONSIDERATION ANNING CO SION MEETING, MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1977: RON NEILS9K, LOT SPLIT #77-08)115 7112 WAY N.E.: Mr. Sobie b ' r ector, explained this request is to split off the j westerly 130 eet of Lot 31 , Auditor's Subdivision No. 77, subject to street easements, to make a new building site on the corner of 711-Z Way N.E. and Alden Circle N.E. He stated the lot width would be 80 feet and the depth 105 feet. Mr. Sobiech pointed out the structure on the lot line has been removed and there has been a fence line established on the east lot line of the new lot. Mr. Sobiech stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of this lot split i at their September 14, 1977 meeting. MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to concur with the unanimous recommendation of the Planning Commission and grant Lot Split #77-08. Seconded by Councilman Hamernik. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously. RODNEY BRANNON, SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP #77-11 , CAR WASH, 775 53rd AVENUE N.E. AND REQUESTS FOR REAR AND FRONT YARD VARIANCES: Mr. Sobiech, Public Works Director, stated this is a request for a special use permit to allow the construction of a car wash on Lot 2, Block 1, Target Addition. He pointed out, in the past, the City has had some bad experiences with car washes and felt the Council should be aware of this. Mr. and Mrs. Brannon appeared before the Council and presented architectural drawings of the car wash. Mr. Brannon stated he will purchase the finest line of car washing equipment available and would operate the wash from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. He stated this will be a family business that will be well-maintained. Councilman Schneider stated he has two concerns, the traffic flow and the possibility of ice build-up in the winter. { Mrs. Brannon stated, as far as ice build-up, in talking with other car wash owners, they have never experienced this problem. Mr. Brannon stated they would be using compressed air to blow about 95% of the water off the cars, and also will have infra-red heat to further dry off the cars. He felt also that people will be wiping the cars so that the locks wouldn't freeze. He felt, with these methods of drying and the fact that the bays will be sloped, they anticipate no problems with ice. Councilman Schneider stated his initial reaction was concern with the traffic backing up into the main parking area, but he wasn't aware of the proposed service drive. 192 THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1977 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council of September 26, 1977 was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Nee. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: 1 Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Councilwoman Kukowski, Councilman Schneider, Mayor Nee, Councilman Hamernik, and Councilman Fitzpatrick MEMBERS ABSENT: None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: REGULAR MEETING, SEPTEMBER 12, 1977: MOTION by Councilman Hamernik 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 two items be added: (1) Receiving Resignation from Jim Langenfeld and (2) Receiving Letter of Protest from Mr. Ellis. MOTION by Councilwoman Kukowski to adopt the agenda as amended. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. 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. j NEW BUSINESS: i CONSIDERATION OF FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL I YEAR 1978: ! Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, stated adjustments were made in the budget, as suggested by Council, and the mill levy was increased by 1.7 mills from what was originally proposed. Mayor Nee stated the City levy for property, under a value of $80,000, will actually result in a decrease in taxes for next year; mainly, as the result of an act by the State Legislature which changed the levy formula and the City's desire to hold i taxes down. MOTION by Councilman Hamernik to waive the reading and approve the ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilwoman Kukowski. Councilman Schneider stated he would like to recommend that $2,400 be added to the Parks I and Recreation, Capital Outlay, Account 4520 for playground equipment at Harris Lake Park or Rice Creek School. He pointed out both the Open Space Plan and the Neighborhood / Project Report indicates recreational facilities are not adequate for the neighborhood. He indicated he would like to see an effort made to provide some playground equipment for the area. Councilman Schneider suggested that other expenditures for Capital Outlay be reduced I in the Parks and Recreation budget to cover the $2,400. Mr. Qureshi, City Manager, suggested if the Council wishes to approve this recommendation, that the Capital Outlay in the Parks and Recreation budget not be reduced, but to take this amount of $2,400 from another area in the Parks and Recreation budget, possibly from "Other Supplies." Mr. Qureshi felt all the items provided under Capital Outlay have been carefully reviewed and feels the $2,400 shouldn't be taken from this account. I Note: You must bring a copy of this approval with you to the County in order to record this lot split. (State Law) TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR OF ANOKA COUNTY: The City Council of the City of Fridley on September 26, 1977 approved the following request for a lot split to allow: one lot split into two building sites . on the following property: Split off the Westerly 130 feet of Lot 31, Auditor' s Subdivision No. 77, subiect to street easements, to make a new building site on the corner of 71 1/2 Way and Alden Circle N.E. (Existing house on b . A stipulation to the lot split approval was to combine appropriate parcels of property to ensure no defaulting of taxes and avoid losing a parcel on a future sale of the property. It is- hereby requested of the County Auditor to check the records and, if in order, combine the following parcels of land: Plat # Parcels Lots T.nt 31 Block Addition Auditor' s Subdi vision No. 77 Signed Owner(s) of Record cc: Property Owner Lot Split Folder Fridley Assessing Dept- ,Real Estate File Special Assessment Dept. File