SAV70-05 CITY OF FRIDLEY TYPE OF REQUEST
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PLANNING AND ZONING FORM Rezoning
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Special Use Permit
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APPLICANT'S SIGNATURE ' G'����'!o"2�'r/u?o Y7'�1i�i; Lot Split*
Address—Z.-9 Y Approval of Pre-
Telephone Number
liminary Plat
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Approval of Final
2 �PROPERTY OWNER'S SIGNATURE �C1s��_ Ll/G-'t.L Plat
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Address_ Z' �. 44 Vacations
Telephone Number 4 6. Q._ 7y J Other
Street Location of Property ?,C),q 6 0 A,
Legal Description of Property
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Present Zoning Classification - 1
Existing Use of the Property q-Sti
Proposed Zoning Classification, Special Use, Variance or other request
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Describe briefly the Type of Use and the Improvement Proposed
Acreage of Property
Has the Present Applicant Previously Sought to Rezone, Plat, Obtain a Lot Split,
Obtain a Variance or Special Use Permit on the Subject Site or Part of It? /Uc)
When?
What Was Requested Fee Enclosed �� M
Date FiledD7 7
Date of Hearing
PLANNING AND ZONING FORM PACE 2
Number SAV X670-05
The undersigned understands that: (a) A list of all residents and owners of pro-
perty within 300 feet must be attached to
this application.
(b) This application must be signed by all
owners of the property, or an explanation
given why this is not the case.
(c) Responsibility for any defect in the pro-
ceedings resulting from the failure to list
the names and addresses of all residents
and property owners of property within 300
feet of the prop Yty in question, belongs
to the undersi3ned.
Residents and Owners of property within 300 feet:'
PERSONS ADDRESS
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A sketch of proposed property and structure must be draun on the back of this
form or attached, showing the following: 1. North Direction
2. Location of Proposed Structure on lot.
3. Dimensions of property, proposed
structure, and front and side set-backs.
4. Street Names
5. Location snd use of adjacent existing
buildings (within 300 feet) .
The undersigned hereby declares that all the facts and representations stated in
this application are true and correct.
DATE SIGNATURE_,_,,
(APPLICANT)
Approved Denied_ _ By the 3o6zd Df AppeAis
Subject .to the Following Conditions: date
Approved Denied by the Planninu Commission on
Subject to the Following Conditions: date
Approved Deniedby the_ Council on
Subject to the Following Conditions: date
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Public Hearing Notice Before Council:
SAV #70-05 - Jaroslaw Abramshuk
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Abramshuk Jaroslaw
298 67th Ave. N.E.
Fridley
Edward Polanski
280 67th Ave. N.E.
Fridley
Project No. 61 Corp.
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i NORTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
IOWA—MINNESOTA—NEBRASKA—NORTH DAKOTA—SOUTH DAKOTA
8125 Lewis Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55427
December 3, 1970
SAV #70-05, JAROSLAW ABRAMSHUK
Vacate N. 7 ft. of S. 15 ft.
L. 1, B1. 5, Rice Creek Plaza So.
City of Fridley
6431 University Avenue Northeast
Fridley, Minnesota 55421
Attention: Mr. Darrel Clark
Dear Sir:
This is in reply to our telephone conversation on December 1,
1970, regarding the vacation of part of the utility easement
at 298-67th Avenue Northeast.
There is an existing garage on part of that portion of the
easement to be vacated.
Because our outside plant is located on the portion to be
retained, the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company agrees to
vacate the north 7 feet of the 15 foot utility easement on
the south portion of Lot 1 Block 5 Rice Creek Plaza South
Addition, City of Fridley.
Yours truly,
DISTRICT ENGINEER
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1518 Chestnut Ave.
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
December 8, 1970
SAV #70--05, Jaroslaw Abramshuk
Vacate N.. 7 ft. of S. 15 ft.
Mr. Darrel Clark L. 1, Bl. 5, Rice Cr. Plaza South
Engineering Dept.
City Hall, 6431 University Ave. N.E.
Fridley, Minnesota 55421
Dear Mr. Clark:
This is to inform you that Northern States Power Co. has no
objection to the vacation of the Northerly 8 feet of a 15
foot easement which now exists along the rear of Lot 1,
Block 5, Rice Creek Plaza South.
Yours truly,
W.F. Laidlaw
Distribution Superintendent
Minneapolis Division
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George d. Lewis
Senior Right of Way Agent
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Planning Commission Meeting - December 9, 1970 Page 8
Planning Commission, then the Planning Commission make their recommendation
to the Council.
Darrel Clark said the request was handed to him and he was told to put
it on the agenda.
Mr. Harris felt the proper action would be that when the minutes are
presented to Council, their action would be only to receive them. If the
Ordinance requires the Planning Commission recommendation prior to Council
approval, this procedure should be followed.
According to the Code, Darrel Clark said, the procedure is. that the
preliminary plan comes before the Planning Commission and goes to CoU72U I
and Council approves or accepts with variances and then the petitioner must
draw up final plans for approval and the request goes back to Planning
Commission and Council. Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee see
the preliminary plans first.
Mr. Harris said that all the Subcommittee saw was outside elevations of
the buildings and where parking lots are going to be. The same drawings
were given the Planning Commission this evening.
The petitioners went before the Board of Appeals for high rise apart-
ments and got approval. When they consulted the bank, they were told it was
not feasible or economical and then they came back with the townhouse concept.
Council said they liked the idea.
MOTION by Minish, seconded by Harris, that the Planning Commission
table consideration of a preliminary plan for Townhouse Development by N.C.R.
Corporation to be constructed on Lots 3 and 4, Block 2, Hayes River Lots,
until the final plan is filed with the Building Inspection Department.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Minish, seconded by Harris, that the Planning Commission
recommend to Council that the City Attorney be instructed to review Section
45.14 Townhouse Development and that the proposed amendment for Item 2 under
Section 45.141 include a provision for review of the final plans by the
Building Standards-Design Control Subcommittee prior to submission to the
Planning Commission, and to have four subdivisions as Item 1 has. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously.
Vice Chairman Fitzpatrick said he suspected, because the 4th subdivision
had been omitted, and that there seems to be an error in Item 2 C, somet4ing
has been deleted by accident.
4. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT BY JERRY
ABRAMSHUX, SAV #70-05: To vacate the Northerly 7 feet of the Southerly
15 feet of Lot 1, Block 5, Rice Creek Plaza South.
Mr. Abramshuk was present.
It was explained by Darrel Clark that, at the rear of Lot 1, Block 5,
Rice Creek Plaza, there is an existing 15 foot utility easement, and adjacent
Planning Commission Meeting - December 9, 1970 Page 9
is a ten foot easment off Holiday Shopping Center parcel making a total of
25 feet. The previous owner of Lot 1 built a garage five or six years ago
on the rear part of the lot and, without knowing, encroached some 6 feet on
the easement. Mr. Abramshuk wants to add to the garage for storage purposes
and had heard he did not need a permit. When a building inspector drove by,
he noticed the construction and stopped it. When a certificate of survey
was brought in, it showed encroachment of the existing garage into 15 feet
of the easement. The City contacted Northern States Power and Northwestern
Bell Telephone to get their opinion of the petition for vacation of the
Northerly 8 feet. Both responded in this that they have no objection, and
the City has no objection because we have no utilities in the area.
Mr. Abramshuk was very apologetic to the City for not following the
proper procedure. The total easement is 25 feet which would still leave 17
feet after vacation. The lot next door has a 15 foot easement also.
Mr. Schmedeke noticed that the fence is right on the lot line and that
he felt the request should be approved.
MOTION by Schmedeke, seconded by Minish, that the Planning Commission
recommend approval of the vacation request, SAV #70-05, by Jaroslaw Abram-
shuk, of the Northerly 7 feet of the Southerly 15 feet of Lot 1, Block 5,
Rice Creek Plaza South. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion
carried unanimously.
Darrel Clark added that the Administration has allowed Mr. Abramshuk
to continue his construction without a permit because one half of the struc=
ture is up and because of winter, it would be a hardship not to finish it.
5. CONSIDER DATE OF SECOND MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION IN DECEMBER:
December 23, 1970.
The Commission agreed not to meet on December 23, 1970, but if requests
came in that were urgent and could not wait until January 6, 1971, the next
regular meeting, the members would be polled.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business, Vice Chairman Fitzpatrick adjourned
the meeting at 11:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted
Hazel O'Brian
Recording Secretary
(Official Publication)
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a
Public Hearing of the City Council of the City
of Fridley in the City Hall at 6431 University
Avenue Northeast on February 8,1971 in the
Council Chamber at 8:00 p.m.for the purpose
of:
Vacation (SAV No. 70-05) requested by
Jaroslaw Abramshuk described as
follows:
The Northerly seven feet )7') of the
Southerly fifteen feet (I5') of Lot 1,
Block 5, Rice Creek Plaza South Addi-
tion
All located in the Northwest Quarter
(NWr/al of Section 14,T-30,R-24,City of
Fridley,County of Anoka,Minnesota.
Generally located at 298 67th Avenue
Northeast.
Anyone desiring to be heard with reference
to the above matter may he heard at this
time.
JACK O.KIRKHAM
Mayor
)Jan.20&27,1971)—TC
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OFFICIAL NOTICE
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
CITY COUNCIL
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a Public
Hearing of the City Council of the City of Fridley in the
City Hall at 6431 University Avenue Northeast on February 8,
1971 in the Council Chamber at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of:
Vacation (SAV #70-05)'requested by Jaroslaw
Abramshuk described as follows:
The Northerly seven feet (7') of the Southerly
fifteen feet (15') of Lot 1, Block 5, Rice Creek
Plaza South Addition.
All located in the Northwest Quarter (NWS) of
Section 14, T-30, R-24, City of Fridley, County
of Anoka, Minnesota.
Generally located at 298 67th Avenue Northeast.
Anyone desiring to be heard with reference to the above
matter may be heard at this time.
JACK 0. KIRKHAM
MAYOR
Publish: January 20, 1971
January 27, 1971
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1970 PAGE 6
MOTION by Councilman Harris to approve the exchange of property with
Mr. Nitschke paying the City $250 additional because we are giving more
land, and to approve the lot split for Lot 32, Block 5, Lowell Addition
to Fridley Park. Seconded by Councilman Liebl.. Upon a voice vote, there
being. no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
The City Engineer asked Mr. Nitschke if he has agreed to putting the fence
on the south side, and he said that he did.
Councilman Sheridan questioned the Special Use Permit in R-1 zoning as he
thought a public hearing was required. The City Engineer looked this up
and stated that a Special Use Permit in R-1 zoning requires a 4/5 vote of
the Council, but a public hearing can be held if the Council wishes.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to concur with the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and grant the Special Use Permit with the stipulation that the
Building Standards - Design Control approve the building plans prior to
submission to the Council. Seconded by Councilman Sheridan. Upon a roll
call vote, Kirkham, Harris, Liebl, Sheridan, BrefAer voting aye, the motion
carried unanimously.
3. REQUEST FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF A UTILITY EASEMENT BY JERRY
ABRAMSHUK, SAV #70-05, TO VACATE THE NORTHERLY 7 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY
15 FEET OF LOT 1, BLOCK 5, RICE CREEK PLAZA SOUTH:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to set the Public Hearing for the requested
vacation of a portion of a utility easement for February 8, 1971. Seconded
by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the remainder of the Planning Commission
Minutes of December 9, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
MOTION by Councilman Harris asking the Administration to bring back that part
of the ordinance dealing with single family structures. and attached garages
so the Council has a clarified position on it, and that the Planning
Commission be sent that information along with any discussion or additional
information for their comments. Seconded by Councilman Liebl. Upon a voice
vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 1970•
1. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE OF SECTION 56.05, 4B, SUBPARAGRAPH 1, FRIDLEY
CITY CODE, TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA FOR A FREE STANDING SIGN IN
AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AREA FROM 80 SQUARE FEET TO 252 SQUARE FEET TO
ALLOW THE EXISTING SIGN TO BE RELOCATED ON PART OF LOT 5 AUDITOR'S
SUBDIVISION NO. 153, Tft SAME BEING 5201 CENTRAL AVENUE N.E. , FRIDLEY,
MINNESOTA (SPEEDY CAR WASH) . (REQUEST BY STUART J. PHILSTROM, 711
ROUND HILL ROAD, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA) .
The City Engineer explained that this was a variance for a pylon sign on
property in Skywood Mall Shopping Center. The sign has to be moved because
of the new Twin City Federal Building, and now it falls under the upgraded
sign ordinance. There are now signs existing for Spartans, Skywood Mall,
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 21, 1970 PAGE 5
REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING REGULATION OF SNOWMOBILES:
The City Attorney discussed the proposed uniform snowmobile ordinance received
from the Hennepin County League of Municipalities. He said there could be a
little more control in the ordinance by placing a speed limit, he said they
could make it ten to twenty miles per hour if they wanted, and could add
more specifications on safety equipment. He said that the advantage of a
uniform ordinance would be for someone driving from community to community
to have standard regulations. Only six communities have passed this ordinance,
but it has only been circulated since November. He said he has not had time
to receive comments from the Chief of Police yet, but if he approves, the City
Attorney would urge adoption. Mayor Kirkham thought it would be to the
Council's advantage to adopt a uniform ordinance, and he thought it could be
adopted on first reading, and changes made before the second reading. Council-
man Harris thought it would need some changes, not because it was not inclusive,
but he thought there were ureas not quite defined, Mr. Holm, the gentlman
who had circulated•a petition regarding snowmobiles, as°.ced how you regulate a
speed limit. Mayor Kirkham said that it will be their own responsibility, and
they will just have to travel slowly. Mr. Holm said he would like to see a
speed limit of 10 or 15 MPH. Councilman Liebl said that it would be hard to
keep the speed down that low on snowmobiles, he felt 10 MPH would be unrealistic.
Councilman Sheridan said he could understand the p�opla's concern about their
children 'as snowmobiles have little control as far as stopping. Councilman
Harris said that he noted that the slower they go., the quieter they are. It
was also pointed out that some communities req ~.re that flags, be flown for
safety purposes.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl that the propo6ed bs. sei;t back to the
Police Department for suggestions -on the ordinai-ca. Secullded ''by Councilman
Sheridan. Upon a voice vote, there being no . ays, i4ayor Kirkham declared the
motion carried.
RECEIVING THE MINUTES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION -MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 1970:
1. PUBLIC HEARING, REQUEST FOR REZONING ZOA #70-06, SID BADER: LOT 4,
AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION #108, REZONE FROM R-1 TO R-3 THE SOUTH 3/4RDS.
The City Engineer put the map of the area on the projector and explained that
this would rezone half of Lot 4.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to set the Public Hearing for rezoning request
ZOA #70-12 to rezone the south half of Lot 4, Auditor's Subdivision #108,
from R-1 to R-3 for February 8, 1971, Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon
a voice vote, there being no nays, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
2. PUBLIC HEARING, REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #70-12, ALVIN A. NITSCHKE:
The City Engineer said that this Special Use Permit is for a double bungalow
and goes along with an exchange of property in the Jay Park area. The City
would get 15.4 feet of property and Mr. Nitschke would end up with an 80
foot lot. Mr. Nitschke would also give the City $250 with the exchange. He
showed the Council a picture of the type of bungalow planned. The Planning
Commission had recommended approval subject to Mr. Nitschke getting approval
from the Building Standards - Design Control Subcommittee of the building
plans prior to submission to the Council.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 1, 1971 PAGE 3
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE
STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE: (SAV #70-05,
Jaroslaw Abramshuk
The City Engineer said that the hearing for this item was held February 8, 1971
and involves a vacation of a small portion of an easement no longer needed.
Mr. Abramshuk has already built his garage over a portion of the easement.
There were no objections to the proposed vacation.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive
the reading. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a roll call vote, Liebl,
Breider, Kelshaw, and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried.
FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY BY PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, EDITION 1970
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION AND ADDING PROVISIONS
RELATIVE TO THE SALE, TRANSPORTATION AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND AMMUNITIONS:
Councilman Breider said that there was a mistake in Section 12.16 (2) on Page 18
in the word "purchases" and asked that this be corrected.
Councilman Kelshaw said that according to the Ordinance a person requesting
explosives convicted of a felony within the last 10 years must report to the
Chief of Police within 8 hours. Should he not report immediately?
MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to amend Section 12.16 (2) on Page 18 to provide for
the stipulation that the seller must contact the Chief of Police immediately
at the time of the sale when selling to a person convicted of a felony within the
last 10 years.
Councilman Liebl said that this amendment would make it mandatory that the
Chief of Police be contacted immediately, but should there not be a reasonable
amount of time given? He wondered if this could be enforced with the term
"immediately".
Councilman Kelshaw said that if the seller is aware of the fact that a man has
been convicted of a felony, failure to turn over the completed forms to the Police
Chief would be a violation of the Ordinance. The Acting City Manager pointed out
that the seller did not have to do this if the buyer had not been convicted of
a felony. This question would be on the purchase form. Councilman Liebl
thought that even if a person had been convicted of a felony, he would not admit
it. This Ordinance should be enforceable from a practical standpoint. He
wondered if there should not be spelled out a certain length of time.
The Acting City Attorney, James Gibbs, agreed that if a person was a felon, he
would not go to a hardware store and admit it. If the person is a known felon,
then the Chief of Police should be notified immediately.
Mayor Kirkham suggested that the Ordinance be passed on first reading as it
stands, and returned to the Chief of the Fire Prevention Bureau and the Chief
of Police for further study and returned with the language changed.
THE AMENDMENT was dropped by Councilman Kelshaw.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 1, 1971 PAGE 4
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to table this and ask the City Attorney to draw ug
a more adequate proposal. He said that Section 12.16 (2) was too flimsy and he
had some objections to items contained on Page 17 and would like to discuss this
more. He felt that he was not in a position to pass on this Ordinance at this
time.
Councilman Harris arrived at the Meeting at 8:20 P.M.
MOTION WITHDRAWN by Councilman Liebl.
MOTION by Councilman Kelshaw to approve the Ordinance on first reading and waive
the reading. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a roll call vote, Breider,
Kelshaw, Kirkham and Liebl voting aye, Harris abstaining as he had just arrived,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
CONSIDERATION OF MEMO REGARDING OPERATION OF CANTERBURY INNS:
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the memorandum from the Chief of Police
dated February 10, 1971 in regard to the operation of the Inne. Seconded by
Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared
the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. George S. Wojciak, Canterbury Inne, said that he was afraid that this was all
a mistake and he was not interested in doing anything of the nature outlined in
the memo. He said that at this time he would also like to bring up another
problem. He said that he has made application for his licenses, but it was too
late to be on the Agenda. He had the receipts and completed forms with him.
Mayor Kirkham said that Canterbury Inne would be added to the licenses when this
item comes up on the Agenda. Councilman Liebl asked if he was the present
owner of Canterbury. Mr. Wojciak said yes, 31 owner since September. Councilman
Liebl said that application for his licenses should have been made before this,
and Mr. Wojciak said yes, he realized this now, but was unaware of it before.
RESOLUTION NO 22-1971 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ANOKA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO
REDUCE THE IMPACT OF THROUGH TRAFFIC ON EAST RIVER ROAD IN FRIDLEY:
Councilman Liebl said that he would like to ask the Mayor to read the resolution
aloud, which the Mayor did.
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Resolution #22-1971. Seconded by Councilman
Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION #23-1971 - A RESOLUTION REQUESTING ANOKA COUNTY TO PROCEED WITH THE
IMPROVEMENT OF EAST RIVER ROAD BETWEEN INTERSTATE #694 AND RICE CREEK IN THE
CITY OF FRIDLEY:
Councilman Liebl asked permission of the Mayor to read the Resolution aloud for
the benefit of the audience interested in this item. He then read the Resolution,
and explained that this Resolution was approved unanimously by the Council at
their last executive session.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Resolution #23-1971. Seconded by Councilman
Kelshaw. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried unanimously.
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Councilman Breider asked what are the storm sewer plans in regard to an open
ditch vs. a closed system. The City Engineer said that it would depend on how
the property to the west develops. There would be no point in piping the water
in the park. To the south there would have to be a piped system. There is a
ditch coming from Blaine called County Ditch #17, along with some other ditches
in this entire area. This particular piece of property is fairly high, and will
not cause any drainage problems.
Mr. Smith said that his client has an option that expires May 1st, and asked
that this request be expedited.
The City .Attorney asked if they plan to buy the west Ji of the property. Mr.
Smith said no, Mr. Barbush still owns the westerly 12.
The City Engineer said that he wanted to point out that there are some problems
with access, and the road layout, and he will work with them and the Planning
Commission on this. The applicant seems to feel a service road is needed.
Mr. Eldon Schmedeke (Planning Commission) said that he was not here to question
Mr. Smith or Viking Chevrolet, this is probably an ideal business for the area.
He said that he is not fond of the spot picked as a site. He wondered if people
have been informed that they will be assessed for storm sewer. Mayor Kirkham
pointed out that eventually everyone in the City will be assessed for storm sewer
as it goes in. Mr. Schmedeke said that he felt that the people should be notified
before something like this is done. The City must be prepared to serve them with
a sanitary sewer system. He said that they have stated that if the City cannot
put in a system on time, they will put in their own. He felt that a cesspool
would create a pollution problem. The people in this area would like to know if
they are going to be assessed. He thought that there were still many loose ends.
He questioned whether there would be a loopback through the property where the
service organization is hoping to go directly to the north.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the public hearing on the rezoning request by
Viking Chevrolet. Seconded by Councilman Breider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried and the hearing closed at 8:30 P.M.
ORDINANCE #474 - AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY CHARTER TO VACATE
STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE: (SAV #70-05,
Jeroslaw Abramshuk)
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to adopt Ordinance #474 on second reading, waive the
reading and order publication. Seconded by Councilman Harris. Upon a roll call
vote, Liebl, Harris, Breider, Kelshaw, and Kirkham voting aye, Mayor Kirkham
declared the motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE #475 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
FRIDLEY BY PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE, EDITION 1970
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN INSURANCE ASSOCIATION AND ADDING PROVISIONS RELATIVE
TO THE SALE, TRANSPORTATION AND USE OF EXPLOSIVES AND AMMUNITIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Harris to adopt Ordinance #475 as amended by the City
Attorney on second reading, waive the reading and order publication. Seconded
by Councilman Kelshaw.
The City Attorney pointed Gut t,1l4t there is an exemption prQvj4gd for the loading
of shells. This exemption applies to the buyer, not the seller.
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Councilman Liebl asked Mr. Smith how many acres they have. Mr. Smith said 23
acres. Councilman Liebl then asked how much Viking Chevrolet plans to invest in
the building. Mr. Brady said for just the building, approximately 12 million.
Councilman Liebl asked if they would be franchised and Mr. Brady said that they
would move their franchise from St. Paul. Councilman Liebl asked how many
employees they anticipate. Mr. Brady said 53 employees, they plan to enlarge
their facilities over that presently in St. Paul. Councilman Liebl said that
there is a lot of land open, why did they pick this particular site? Mr. Brady
said that it is situated well on the highway, and there is a proposed shopping
center to go in just kitty corner from there in Blaine. Generally speaking,
General Motors likes sites that have a close proximity to a shopping center.
Councilman Liebl asked what was their dollar volume. Mr. Brady said 3� million
last year. Mayor Kirkham asked where the used car lot would be and Mr. Brady
answered that it would be on the north side.
Councilman Breider asked Mr. Boemer what the building would be constructed of.
Mr. Boemer said that the show room front would be glazed, and the front portion
of the service area will be masonry. The two side walls and the rear wall will
be curtain wall.
Councilman Harris asked what were the plans for the .areas north and south of the
structure. Mr. Brady said that they intend to leave it as it is as this would
enhance the exposure to the site. Mr. Smith added that this is one of the reasons
this site was picked.
It was pointed out that the "Welcome to Fridley" sign would be right where the
building would be and Councilman Harris asked if there would be any objection to
moving it to the north or south. There was no objection expressed.
Councilman Liebl asked if this would be in School District #16 or #11. Mr. Smith
said that it was in District #16.
Councilman Liebl said in regard 'to utilities, he understood that they could get
water. The City Engineer said that there was a water line running on the south
side of the property. There is no drainage or sanitary sewer system built. If
the Council approves this request, there will have to be a sanitary sewer line
run and they will have to be provided with road access. Councilman Liebl
questioned where the storm sewer would go to serve this area. The City Engineer
said that this would depend on the development, but this facility would not
create any new problems. He said as to the sanitary sewer, they could connect
onto the line running along the railroad tracks. Councilman Liebl asked if
Viking Chevrolet were willing to pick up their assessments and Mr. Smith said yes.
He suggested that instead of running the sanitary sewer in 83rd Avenue, dropping
it down, so the City would not have the assessments for the park land. They
would not need it anyhow. Then it would also serve the owners just south of
83rd Avenue. They are willing to join in a petition for these facilities.
Councilman Liebl asked if the plans for water and sewer were feasible from an
engineering standpoint. The City Engineer said yes, in the latter part of the
Agenda is a resolution authorizing a complete study for this particular area.
This study will show what is the most economical and best suited locations for
sanitary sewer for this area. Councilman Liebl said that if the Council rezones
this property, they will have to be served with services. The City Engineer
pointed out that whether it is rezoned or not, when this property develops,
tr ere must be services provided.
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sure that the people are not hurt. He said that he would take another look
at the area. Mr. Bigelow pointed out that the petition has been approved
by about 90% of the property owners.
Councilman Breider asked if Lot 32 was one solid lot. The City Engineer
said yes, and the Six is R-3 and the A is residential. There is a proposal
to split -it east and west, then it would be served by the north - south road
on the east side of Lot 32. Lot 4 has enough area ,to make four lots,
except that there is already a house on Onondaga. If the property owners
want to get together and develop the area, it could be done.
Councilman Breider asked how Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 could be served. The City
Engineer said that they could be split north and south, then served by the
mid-block cul-de-sac if the people wish. Cbunciiman Breider said that he
believed Mr. Bader mentioned building a hose on the north end of Lot 4. He
asked if he would be petitioning to put the street in. Mr. Bader said that
if the street went in, fine.
MOTION by Councilman Breider to close the Public Hearing on the rezoning
request ZOA #70-06 by Sid Bader. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried and
the hearing closed at 9:10 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARINGS.: VACATION SAV #70-O_5,_BYJAROS •AL-WRFAMSHi A PARTIAL
VACATION OF THE UTILITY EASEMENT ON LOT 1, BLOCK 5, RICE CREEK PLAZA SOUTH:
The City Engineer said that on Page 18 of the Council Agenda is a Certificate
of Survey showing the lot. The garage is already built and now the gentleman
is requesting vacation of 7' of the easement. There are letters from
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company and Northern States Power Company
indicating that they do not object to the vacation. The City has no need
for this easement, and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
request.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to receive the communication from Northern States
Power Company dated December 8, 1970 and from Northwestern Bell Telephone
4 Company dated December 8, 1970. Seconded by Councilman Kelshaw. Upon a
voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion carried.
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The City Engineer commented that Mr. Abramshuk was very appologetic to the
City for not following the proper procedure.
MOTION by Councilman Liebl to close the Public Hearing on the .vacation
request SAV #70-05 by Jaroslaw Abramshuk. Seconded-by Councilman Kelshaw.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Kirkham declared the motion
carried and the hearing closed at 9:12 P.M.
INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVISED SAFETY -AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS OF
EAST RIVER ROAD AND OTHER ROADS IN THE AREA: (STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
ST. 1971-3)
Mayor Kirkham said that this road has been the concern of the City Council,
law enforcement agencies, and the County Board for many years. They have
been trying to come up with a solution to the safety hazards. He asked the
City Engineer to give a summary of what has occurred over the years.
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Councilman Liebl asked what. was .the price range of the hoaxes in that area.
Mr. Marxen said about $24,000. Councilman Liebl asked what type of home was
on the west side. Mr. Marxen said there was one home on Lot 4- He added
that if he was the owner of Lot 4 and was able to put a building on it, he
would walk away from it.
The City Engineer said that the area to the west has been worked out with the
Council and there are to be some residential lots on Onondaga. The proposal
is to extend the north - south road on the east side of Lot 32 down to the
middle of the block. Mr. Bader has gone to the abutting property owners
and gotten their comments. If Mr. Marxen wants to develop his property, he
would suggest a meeting with the property owners.
Mr. Sid Bader came forward and presented his plans at the Council table. He
said that the driveway is proposed on the west side of the building. He said
that this was recommended by the Planning Commission. There is to be a berm
and landscaping on the other side. There is also a street easement to be
given at the north end of where the R-3 will be. He said that he owns 1441
73rd Avenue which is an apartment complex and it has rented very well. He
would now like to get the south � of Lot 4 rezoned.
Councilman Liebl said that Mr. Bader is trying to build a 24 unit complex and
questioned if he met all the area requirements. The City Engineer explained
that he is not asking for a building permit at this time and before he does,
he will have to meet the requirements. Mr. Bader said that if he builds
23 units, he will have 23 garages. Councilman Liebl asked what was the
investment per unit. Mr. Bader said approximately $16,000 per unit. '
Mr. Drumm, 1641 73rd Avenue N.E. , said that he has the adjacent property to
the east. He said he would like to know when something like this goes into
an area, what affect does it have on the resale of his home. He said that
in his work he is subject to transfer, and added that his home is for sale
now for $21,900. The City Assessor said that it was not very likely to
affect the sale of his property in this price range. When homes get into
the $30,000 and up price range there may be some ill affect on selling the
home.
Councilman Kelshaw asked how much the units would rent for. Mr. Bader said
that a two bedroom would be $200 - $210 with garage.
Mrs. Drumm asked how many children are estimated for the building. Mr. Bader
said that he did not know, but that he did not have any more than six
children in the eight unit apartment building near there.
Mr. Bob Bigelow, 6322 Bass Lake Road, Minneapolis, said that as far as the
value goes in this area, by nature it will have to increase. There is a
little shack on, the lot now and he did not see how building a nice apartment
complex could do anything but enhance the area.
Mr. Drumm said that having 24 families next door rather than one sometimes
makes people want to sell their home. Councilman Liebl said that there are
quite often problems in having R-1 and R-3 in the same area. Lakeside Road
would make a natural boundary for the multiple units, and could form a
,.buffer. He said that he did recognize the fact that the apartment complex
on 73rd Avenue is very nice and of high quality, but he would want to make
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ORDINANCE NO. 474
AN ORDINANCE UNDER SECTION 12.07 OF THE CITY
CHARTER TO VACATE STREETS AND ALLEYS AND TO
AMEND APPENDIX C OF THE CITY CODE
The Council of the City of Fridley do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. For the vacation of an easement described as
follows:
The Northerly seven feet (7') of the Southerly
fifteen feet (15') of Lot 1, Block 5, Rice
Creek Plaza South Addition,
All lying in the Northwest Quarter (NW-4) of
Section 14, T-30, R-24, City of Fridley, County
of Anoka, Minnesota,
Be and is hereby vacated.
SECTION 2. The said Vacation has been made in conformance
with Minnesota Statutes and pursuant to Section
C 12.07 of the City Charter and Appendix C of the
City Code shall be so amended.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 15TH
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DAY OF MARCH , 1971.
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MAYOR - Jack 0. Kirkham
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK - Marvin C. Brunsell
Public Hearing: February R, 1971
First Reading:_lMar h____j,_,g71__
Second Reading: Mart, --15-,. 1973 _
Publish. . . . . . . March 24, 1971.