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PL SUBCOM 03/17/1971 - 31087� PLATS & SUBDIVISIONS-STREETS & UTILITIES SUBCOI�Il�IITTEE MEETING MARCH 17 , 1971 7:00 P.M. P age 1 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 P.M. by Chairman Schmedeke. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Engdahl, Crowder, Meissner, Pierce, Schmedeke Members Absent: None Others Present: Cit� Engineer, Nasim M. Qureshi 1. PROPOSED PR Part of Lot Boulevard. CMINARY PLAT P. S. ��71-01 SIL�i� O�KS WEST BY KEITH HARSTAD : , Auditor's Subdivision �i�22 (Rice Creek Road and Stinson Inasmuch as Mr. Keith Harstad was present, Chairman Schmedeke asked him to review his request. Mr. Harstad explained that the preliminary plat was an L-shaped parcel of land with 100 feet €ronting on Rice Creek Road located 100 feet West from the intersection of Rice Creek Road and Stinson Boulevard. The North and South dimension is 435 feet, and on the South portion of the parcel facing Stinson Boulevard are three 75'x120' lots, and West of these three lots are two 75'x90' lota. The two 75'x90' lots show a cul de sac because this is what the overall plan of the area suggested. He said there was plenty of land for a lot facing Rice Cr.eek Road, and this, with the three lots on Stinson Boulevard, were the ones he was interested in platting and developing now. The rest of the land co�ld be an Outlot. The City Engineer stated that, as long as we did not know at this time, how the land to the West and South would develop, the best thing would be to have the lots platted abutting Stinson Boulevard and Rice Creek Road and the rest of the land left as an Outlot. The problem was the utilities. The property owners of the whole neighborhood would have to work together which will take time. The City Engineer continued that Stinson Boulevard and Rice Creek Road have water and sewer already available. Tha suggestion was made that the Planning Commission could recommend developing the lots on Stinson Boulevard and Rice Creek Road and then the rest of the property could be left as an Outlot until the owners of the property on the West and South would come in with a proposal. MOTION by Crowder, seconded by Engdahl, that the Plats & Subdivisions- 5treets & Utilities Subcommittee recommend to the Planning Commission approval of the preliminary plat, P.5. #71-01, Silver Oaks West, by Keith Harstad being a part of Lot 7, Auditor's Subdivision #22, as shown in document received this evening, Reg. No. 9051, dated May 20, 1970, specificall� to develop the three lots on Stinson Boulevard as proposed and the one lot facing Rice Creek Road as proposed, and the remaining property be called an Outlot until such time as the property to the West and to the 5outh have developed. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 9 ., Plats & Subs Str & Uti1 Mtg - March 17i 1971 - Page 2 I 2. gEVIEW OF EXISTIDIG PLANNIIQG FOR STREET LAYOUTS NORTIi 0�' OSBORNE ROAD: The City Engineer said the purpose of tliis study would be to bring up to date the street planning for tlu.s area. This area is one of the largest industrial areas left in the City of Fridley, and it is hoped that we would coordinate all the planning. Just North of Osborne Road is East Ranch Estates, lst and 2nd Addition, and recently the Viking rezoning approval by the Plan- ning Commission, and a golf driving range was installed. There has been some concern about the railroad crossovers. On 77th Way and the railroad tracks there was a serious accident. From Osborne Road to 83rd Avenue there are four railroad crossings. The planning is crossings North of 79th Avenue and South of 83rd Avenue be relocated to line up with 79th and 83rd. A street plan should be formulated to keep industrial traffic out of the residential area. The study should include, whether or not, the unprotected xailroad crossing at 77th Way should be maintained or closed, and consider holding hearings to see if the people want the crossing at 77th Way closed. Mr. Qureshi continued there is no great urgency for the Subcom�ittee to come in with a quick decision, but the next time a petition is requested, then we would_know where we want to go. It is good to have controlled access. Osborne Road does have a stop flash sign on the railroad crossing. Mr. Crowder asked if the road had been platted for the corner of Osborne Road and University Avenue by Bob's Produce. Mr. Qureshi said the plat has never been filed with the County for East Ranch Estates 2nd Addition, but that is in the process of being taken care of now. Mr. Crowder continued that if the Subcommittee recommended that the two unprotected crossovers be closed, would that cost the City money? Mr. Qureshi answered that it would be just a minimal amount, but before that would happen, there would have to be public hearings. The City has already entered a mutual agreement with the railroad in regard to these rail- road crossings. Speaking of sema.phores, Mr. Qureshi said the City has semaphores at Osborne Road and we are going to have one at 85th Avenue and University Avenue. The question of traffic will be the deciding factor for future signals. He noted that Spring Lake Park is a contributing factor traffic wise for signals on University Avenue. MOTION by Meissner, seconded by Crowder, that the.Plats Streets & Utilities Subcommittee table until the next meeting Existing Planning for Street Layouts North of Osborne Road. vote, all voting a�e, the motion carried unanimously. 3. CONSIDER DESI( Street f rom 7 ION OF ADDITIONAL MINNES Avenue to 83rd Avenue. & Subdivisions- the Review of Upon a voi ce T: Main Mr. Qureshi explained that the City has a State Aid System. The basis depends upon how many miles of streets are built in the City. There is 0.46 miles of State Aid Street mileage available to be designated and this affects maintenance monies appropriations from the Minnesota State Highway Department. + Plats & Subs Str & Util Mtg - March 17, 1971 Page 3 Main Street from 79th Avenue to 83rd Avenue was designated as a State Aid street in 1960. The State Aid streets system was revamped and some of the roads were eliminated. The reason for elimination of streets and desig- nation of other streets as State Aid Streets is that more money is allowed for certain situations. The system now is fairly complete and the recom- mendation is that this street be redesignated. According to the pattern developed in this area, this road would connect to two main roads. Mr. Schmedeke asked if it would be advisable to table the designation until the next meeting. The City Engineer answered that the State Highway Department has set the date of April l, 1971 for applications. MOTION by Pierce, seconded by Crowder, that the Plats & Subdivisions- Streets & Utilities Subcommittee recommend approval of the designation of Main Street from 79th Avenue to 83rd Avenue as a State Aid Street. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT : MQTION by Engdahl, seconded by Meissner, that the Plats & Subdivisions- Streets & Utilities Subcommittee meeting of March 17, 1971 be ac�journed at 5:00 P.M. Res ectfull submitted �- � ���� Haze 0'Brian Recording Secretary