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Planning Commission
December 18,2024
7:00 PM
Fridley City Hall, 7071 University Avenue NE
Minutes
Call to Order
Chair Hansencalled the Planning Commission Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present
Pete Borman
Mark Hansen
Mike Heuchert
Ross Meisner
Paul Nealy
Absent
Aaron Brom
Aaron Klemz
Others Present
Stacy Stromberg, Planning Manager
Bill Davis, representing Maria Herrera, 5216 Pierce Street
Craig Kayser, 5210 Pierce Street
Dave Ostwald
Patrick Vescio
Approval of Meeting Minutes
1.Approve October 16,2024, Planning Commission Minutes
Motionby Commissioner Bormanto approve the minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Meisner.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously.
Public Hearing
2.Public Hearing to Consider a Lot Split, LS #24-02 to Allow a Property Line Adjustment of Six Feet
from 5210 Pierce Street to 5216 Pierce Street N.E.
Motionby Commissioner Meisnerto open the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Heuchert.
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Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the public
hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m.
Stacy Stromberg, Planning Manager, presented a request for a lot split requested by the owner of 5216
Pierce Street. She explained that the request would adjust the lot line by six feet and had been approved
by the property owner of 5210 Pierce Street. She stated that three neighboring property owners reached
out to request additional information noting that one resident expressed concern with potential lost views
from their property while the others supported the request. Staff recommends approval of the request
with the noted stipulations.
Commissioner Borman noticed a five-foot offset from the garage to the living space and confirmed that
accounts for the required setbacks for a garage and living space. Ms. Stromberg confirmed that was
correct.
Commissioner Meisner asked if there is a sale involved in this transfer of property. Ms. Stromberg
confirmed that there is a negotiated price involved.
Chair Hansen asked if there would be tree removal required on the lot line. Ms. Stromberg did not believe
so but noted the applicant could provide additional details.
Bill Davis, brother of the applicant, spoke in representation of the application as she is recovering from a
motor vehicle accident. He stated that they are not planning to remove trees but would not fully know
until they begin the foundation work. He stated that their architect drew the plans too close to the
property line, but they believe this looks the best for this property and the neighborhood and therefore
are moving forward as presented.
Craig Kayser, 5210 Pierce Street, stated that he does not utilize this strip of property, and they would only
be building to where the fence already exists. He stated that his only concern was with drainage but was
confident that would be handled through the review by the City. He commented that he does believe
that this will improve the value of the applicant’s property.
Motion by Commissioner Meisner to close the public hearing. Seconded by Commissioner Heuchert.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the public
hearing was closed at 7:14 p.m.
Commissioner Borman commented that this seems straightforward and both neighbors are in agreement.
Commissioner Nealy agreed noting that this would be an improvement to the property.
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Motionby Commissioner Heuchertto recommend approval of the lot split with the stipulations.Seconded
by Commissioner Neely.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously.
Other Business
Ms. Stromberg provided a presentation on what the Commission accomplished during 2024.
Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner Meisner to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Borman.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chair Hansen declared the motion carried unanimously and the meeting
adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Stromberg, Staff Liaison