PL 10/27/1971 - 31107�
' CITY OF FRIDLEY �
SPECIAL PLANNING CON1rIISSION MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1971
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The meeting was called to order by Chairman Erickson at 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL•
Members Present: Fitzpatrick,
Member Absent: Minish
Others Present: Darrel Clark,
Schmedeke, Erickson, Zeglen
Engineering Assistant
1. FINAL REVIEW: TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT, ROGER LARSON: North 813 feet of
East 3/4 of NE� of the NF� of Section 13.
Mr. Roger Larson and Mr. Frank L. Reese were present.
Chairman Erickson explained that the purpose of the Special Meeting was to
give the petitioner, Roger Larson; an opportunity to present some further pro-
posals for the Townhouse Comple�: so that the request can get to Council at an
earlier time. They have come up wi.th some additional exterior designs.
� Mr. Reese said the plan for the entire complex would be using vertical
^ grooved panels with a new trim. Now the thinking was to give more character.
On the ends of the buildings they will be using rough sawn vertical grooved
- panels, two ply boards and a wide groove instead of the narrower one. The
location of the bedroom window will be above the dining room window with
panels between and extending to the roof. The panels will be flat, no tex-
.� ture like the other surfaces. They will contrast nicely with the rough tex-
tures. In the front of the buildings, there will be bolder grooves. Along
69th Avenue, they will be adding masonry fireplaces in addition to the extra
windows. The townhouses in the back of the development will have just the
textured window treatment.
They will use the same rough sac+m boards as shown in the previous plan.
There will be a permanent plastic coating on the wood to prevent warping.
Mr. Reese had some on his own home for five years now.
Mr. Zeglen asked how many units were on 69th Avenue, and the answer was
25 living units.
The windows will be double hung anodized aluminta.m of a dark amber color
with welded glass. The shingles will be asphal� shingles. Front doors will
have accent colors to go with the wall panel. It �aill not have a regimented
look.
The garages will be the same character with rough sawn boards and over-
hangs. There will be flat paint used on the.rough sawn boards on 69th Avenue,
n each unit with a different stain. There will be a small berm to �creen the
automobiles from the street.
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The landscaping was discussed and the members felt it was good.
Mr. Schmedeke commented that the new plans were quite an improvement over
the plans presented at the last meeting.
Mr. Fitzpatrick noted that the overhang was different and a decided improve-
ment.
Mr. Reese said that the overhang is 24 inches on the front and sides and
is rough sawn wood.
Mr. Zeglen commented that the fireplaces and windows look very good. He
thought an all brick structure looks better than wood.
Chairman Erickson said that he would be the last one to say all brick is
necessary. A combination of wood and brick may be better, and sometimes all
mood can look better. In our climate, how it will stand up is of some concern.
Darrel Clark said that the plans for the playground area have been reviewed
with Paul Bro��rn, Parks Director. Mr. Brown recouunended some changes and Roger
Larson agreed with them. The location of the equipment is satisfactory. The
suggestion was made that there be no teeter totters because of accidents, and
� to install small swings and small slides for the same reason. The Development
will be using the same type �f equipment that is installed in Fridley City Parks.
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Mr. Clark continued that ttie sewer is a short distance from where it con-
nects to North Suburban Sanitary Sewer District and hooks up on Central Avenue
South of the railroad tracks. Sewer and water are both in.
Chairman Erickson asked if the dedication of the park area had been made. '
Mr. Clark said not yet, but Mr. Larson's attorney will have papers ready for
Council at their meeting.
Mr. Clark said that the land is still in estate, and Mr. Fox, attorney for
Mr. Larson, has been given power to deed it to the City. Chairman Erickson
said the recommendati_on of the Commission should have that condition attached
to it.
Mr. Clark said that for a new•plat, the City has to have a certificate
of survey. This townhouse development will be all rental units. Mr. Larson
has been advised that if he sells any of the structures, he wi11 have to
p1at.
The original agreement by Hammerlund, Inc. was dated September 30, 1969
and showed the dedication of park land. Chairman Erickson commented that
the park land on the South is not of any value to the property owner.
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MOTION by Zeglen, seconded by Schmedeke, that the Planning Coaunission
recommend to the City Council approval of the FinaZ Plans of the Townhouse
Development, incorporating the dedication of the Park with a suitable agree-
ment by Roger Larson and the City, and also including a11 the modifications
of the Townhouse Plans as submitted at this Special Meeting of the Planning
Co�ission on October 27, 1971. Upon a voice vote, a11 voting aye, the
motion carried unanimously.
ADJOZJRIQMENT :
There being no further business, Chairman Erickson adjourned the meeting
at �:45 P.M.
Reapectfully submitted
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flazeY 0' Brian
Recording Secretary
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