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PL 08/17/1977 - 304740 , =�;.�+ CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSIdN MEETING August 17, 1977 CALL TO ORDER• Chairperson Bergman called the August 17, 1977 Plannin g Comcni.ssion meeting =o order at 7:44 P. M. ROLL CALL• Members Present: Members Absent; Others Present: Bergman, Schnabel, Shea, and Langenfeld Harr3�s and Peterson Ray Leek APPROVE FTANNING COTII�LCSSION N�IUTES: AUGUST 3, 1977• • Ms. Schnabel stated that Ms, Gabel had asked her to make the following correct- ions to the August 3, I977 minutes: Page 10, lOth paragraph, to read as follows: "Ms. Gabel said the S3gn�Com- mittee believed there was no system for maintenance and without it, ther'2 was no need to write a new ordinance". .. � Page 13, 7th paragraph to read as follows: "Ms. Gabel indicated that the Sign Co�ittee felt most ma.i.ntet�ance was good, but where it was bad, it was really bad". Page 14, 9th paragraph to read as follows: "Ms. Gabel indicated that it �ad been OBVIOUS to the Sign Project Committee which people were not maintainin; their signs because they were really looking for it". V Mr. Langenfeld requested the following correction be mades' ;;�_ Page 16, 4th paragraph, line 11: Eliminate the word "the" before the word "Staff" and substitute the words "top 1eve1". MOTIQV by Ms. Shea, seconded by Mr. Lan genfeld, to approve the minutes of ti:e August 3, 1977 meeting as amended. Upon a voice vote, �ll voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. 1. PUBLIC HEARIN G: REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP ��77 10 BY JILL ' ZAK: Per Fridley City Code, Section 205.131, 3(A3), to allow a school of gy�astics and exercise in M-2 Zoning (heavy industrial areas), on the North 240 feeC of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 3, the same being 8290 Main Street N. E. �� MOTIOi�TT by Mr. Langenfeld to open the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Schnazl. ; Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously and the .._- public hearing opened at 7:50 P. M. a PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 • PAGE 2 � Chairperson Bergman stated the usual procedure is to have City staff advise them and present background information regarding this request for a special --.� use permit. Mr. Bergman stated the City Planner, Jerrold Boardman, had called and stated he would be late for the meeting, however, the Coaunission would proceed. Ms. Jill Zak appeared before the Commission regardin g her request for a special use permit. She explained her plans for a gy�astics and exercise school and stated it is not possible for her to have this school in couunerci�l office space because her apparatus and equipment require additional ceiling height. . Ms. Zak stated she plans to 7ease space in a warehouse building presently under construction at 8290 Main Street N. E. for her school of gy�astics and exercises. She explained the school would be for both boys and girls from pre-school and elementary level to junior high and beginning advanced levels. Ms. Zak gave the Co�nission some of her background and stated she is a physi- ca1 education teacher and has taught for ten years. Ms. Zak presented a letter of recommendation from Dr. Dean Albertson, Principal of Hayes Element- ary School in Fridley. MOTI0�1 by Mr. Langenfeld to receive the letter of reco�endation from Dr. Dean Albertson. Seconde�d by,Ms. Shea. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. � I'�, Ms. Schnabel questioned what other types of businesses would be going into this warehouse building and if they would be a compatible use with the gymnastics school. She stated her concern was if there will be truck traffic which might be a potential hazard for children attending the school. Ms. Zak stated, she believed, children would be dropped off and picked up anc doubted there would be many walking around in the parking lot. Ms. Schnabel stated because of the use of that area for heavy industi�al, it might be a hazard if students would be coming to the school on their bicycles. Ms. Schnabel questioned the hours of the business. Ms. Zak stated it would be mainly 4 p. m. to 9 p. m. and probably Saturday mornings. Mr. Langenfeld asked Ms. Zak if she knew the approximate area of the buildin� she would be occupying, in terms of percentages. Ms. Zak stated she couldn't even guess how many bays there would be, but that she would be occupying one bay out of possibly 20. Mr. Bergman asked if this business presently esists at another location. Ms. Zak stated it would be a new business. Mr. Ber�man questioned if washroom facilities would be available. Ms. Zak atated there are two sets of washrooms in the buildin g and two lunchrooms �' and felt this would be satisfactory for her needs. ���-�� n , PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, I977 ' PAGE 3 Mr. Bergman asked if Ms. 2ak had signed a conditional lease. She indicatec -;��.., that she had not at this time. + Mr. Bergman stated a special use per�m.t is issued to the property owner rather than the tenant. He was concerned with issuance of a special use permit to ihe owner to allow him to establish a use for the fnterested tenant, without no couffiitment as yet by the property owner. Ms. Zak explained the owner, Mr. Brama., was not willing to sign any lease until the building is completed, She stated she has been talking with him since last January and he is aware of her interest in leasing the space. Ms. Zak stated, as far as a commitment on her part, she presented a brochur= for her proposed school which has the address listed as 8290 Main Street N. E., Fridley. Mr. Bergman stated he could see Ms. Zak's point where she would need a bui1=- ing with higher ceilings for her school and which is not normally found in a commezical building. _ Ms. Schnabel stated her only concern would be safety for persons coming to the building. She felt there might be a slight problem with the restroom facilities bei.ng available, but felt it was something the builder had to ma.ke a determination on and she assumed he is working with the City inspec- tor on this, ^ Mr. Langenfeld asked if proger exits were bein g considered in case of fire. Ms. Zak stated she would check into this to find out the proper route to take in case of an emergency. Mr. Langenfeld questioned if the special use permit shouldn't be issued to the property. He stated, due to the size of the building, there will be several �ubdivisions within the building, one of which would be the gy�as- tics schoo.l, and the other p�tions could go industrial as designated. Mr. Bergman stated the others would be in the intent of the original zoning, 3f they are industrial. Mr. Bergman felt, in general, the special use permits are treated a little :oo loosely and if this is recommended for approval, it should be for a specifi� use to a particular applicant and for a number of square feet. He indicate:: he would not favor merely recommendin g approval with no perimeters on the intent of their motion. Mr. Langenfeld pointed out there may be State requirements which Mso Zak would have to adhere to as far as her equipment and safety procedures. Mr. Dick Yakel stated it was mentioned about restricting the number of squa:e feet and wondered if Ms. Zak wished to expand her business, if it would be necessary to obtain another special use permit. � Mr. Bergman felt it would depend on how the motion is worded by the Co�nission. � FLANNING CON�'IISSIOIV MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 4 0 Ms. Schnabel felt by specifying the amount of space, it may be too restrictive.�� She stated the special use permit goes to the property and can understand specifying this special use permit being approved for the apecific use of �� this petitioner and for this type of business. Mr. Bergman stated :�Is. Schnabel's comment� may be:pert3tt�ea�t,� this case, however, his comments were to special use permits in general. Mr. Lan genfeld stated he really is not against the proposal for the gymnastics school. He indicated he was concerned ehat the building was not even completed as yet and felt some sort of preliminary plan may have been helpful. Ms. Zak stated she has seen the buildin g layout a number of times and knows the square footage and how the equipment will be placed for her particular section. Mr. Langenfeld stated he would be int�rested to lrnow where her particular area would be located within the entire buildin g. Ms. Schnabel suggested perhaps these types of drawings be available when this item goes to the City Council. Ms. Zak explained the construction of the building which is pre-stressed concrete with block walls to the ceiling to separate the bays. Mr. Langenfeld felt perhaps this application was a bit premature since the _� building is not, as yet, completed. Mr. Yakel stated the footings are in and felt construction would go quite quickly. Mr. Bergman indicated he would probably feel more comfortable with some plans, , but, on the other hand, the question is if this type of activity should be al}.owed in that particular zoning. He felt the type of materials used in construction was not pertinent to the request for the special use permit. 1+Rr. Langenfeld stated, if this was a pre-fab building, the element of safety enters into the picture. Mr. Bergman stated the building codes will have to be met and that a building that is safe for a warehouse should be safe for people. Mr. Bergman questioned for what period of time Ms. Zak planned to sign the lease and she stated it wi11 probably be for one year. She indicated she would like more space than what she is startin g with and hopes to expand, dependin g on how the business progresses. Mr. Langenfeld questioned the proposed openin g date and Ms. Zak stated she would like to open this fall. Mr. Allen Mattson wondered why the special use permit couldn't be issued to one specific person and if plans didn't materialize, the permit would be null and void. He stated he could see Ms. Zak's point where she and the owner wouldn't want to enter into a contract without knowing if the special use permit would be approved. �''� � .:`"-� i PLANNING COMMISSIIXd 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 gy�astics 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. MOTIQV by Ms. Schnabel to close the public hearin g, Seconded by Ms. Shea. Upon a voice vote, a11 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 grantin g 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 l�s. Schnabel's remarks. He indicated he was familiar with warehousing operations and the amount of traffic going �..�' isi 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 pri�arily 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 ��77-10, b� the requester Jill L. Zak, for a special use of property at 8290 Mai.n Street N. E. for the purpose of a recreational- commerical facility in an M-2 zone. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the �tion 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 a11 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, Bergman and Langenfeld were a11 present. � 0 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETIlVG - 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 meetin g this evening. He stated another ,�-�. staff inember will be coming to the meetin g to take Mr. Boardman's place. 2. i0T SFLIT REQUEST, L. S. ��77-08, R�I NIELSEN • Split off the Westerly 130 feet of Lot 31, Auditor's Subdivision No. 77, subject to street easements, to make a neca 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 regardin g this request for a �.ot 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 a�enda description states 130 feet. Ms. Schnabel questioned if the drawing on Page 28 of the agenda book was accurate. Mr. N ielsen stated the lot split line is correct, but isn't in proportion to where the buildi.ng is located. He pointed out the storage shed has been removed since the lot was surveyed. Mr. N ielsen stated he canno.t 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. l�ielsen stated in 1973. �, � , Mr. Nielsen stated, si.nce the survey was made, there has been quite a bit of alterations. Mr. Bergman stated the survey should be current for purposes of reviewi.ng 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 N ielsen 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 N ielsen stated he assumes it is single family because that is what is in the Henderson plat. In figuri.ng the square footage for this Iot, 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 re�uirements. � � ti �.�� �.�., .r.l r„'1 � PLANNIlVG COMMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 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 " 1ot. 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 N ielsen felt, if this was done, it would give him hardly any yard at aii. Ms. Schnabel stated she appreciated Mr. N ielsen's cancern, however, if the lot spli� 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 N ielsen 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 anythin g 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. Laagenfeld indicated the Co�nission 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. 1�. Ron N ielsen stated, as far as the survey shows, the original plat lines for the whole lot are correct. He stated the only pr.oblem now is where the line would go. P'�Ai�TNING COMMISSI�1 MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 8 Mr. Don N ielsen 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. -�c. 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 N ielsen 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 N ielsen stated the garage shown on the dtiawing 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 drawin g isn't at all like the lot presently exists and is not really up to date. Ms. Schnabel felt, if Mr, N ielsen did not have any strong objections, it would probably be better to table this item to the September 14 meeting. Mr. Don N ielsen felt this would be acceptable with hiun. MOTION by Mr. Langenfeld, seconded by Ms. Schnab�l• to table this item to the next meeting of the Co�i.ssion for the pr�per•information from staff. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, the motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bergman suggested to Mr, N ielsen that he meet with Jerry Boardman of `� tY�e City staff regarding the discussion this evening and in order to bring things up to date a�d clarified for the next meeting. 3. LOT SPLIT REQL'EST. L. S, ��77-09, DE GARDNER REALTY; Spli� Lot 1, Block 1, Marion Hi11s Second Addition, and Lot 12, B1ock 1, Marion Hi11s, into two parcels: 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 Hil1s �ddn., on file in the office of the County Recorder, Anoka County, Alinnesota as Document N o. 455241, Bk. 889, Pg. 221. Subject to a ut3lity 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 c�as 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. � -�,: , PLANNING CON�MISSIQ�T MEETING � AUGUST 17, 1977 , PAGE 9 He stated st�aff advised them that it may have to be platted. However, after �,�„ checking witlh the Ciey Attorney, staff indicated ie wouldn't be necessary - - to plat the,property, but to apply for the lot split. r - • Mr. Mattson lexplained the total area is 26,200 square feet and this would be split into t�wo lots. �� /"1 Ms. Schnabel questioned if this lot split would create any problems in terms of the ease�ent as theq cannot build over it. Mr. Mattson '�ndicated it would not create any problems as ehey wouldn't be building ove� the easement. Mr. Bergman �uestioned �he_10:.foot easement. Ms. Schnabel felt it was evid- ently all pa�t of the whole easement as it is referred to as part of the docu- ment. Mr. Langenfeld felt the easement was a continuatioxs of the drainage and utility easements. Mr. Bergman j�uestioried the terrain and Mr. Mattson stated it pitches to the West. Mr. B�rgman stated it would make sense then that this is the continu- ation of the easement. MOTIQV by Msh Shea, seconded by Mr. Langenfeld, to reco�end approval of Lot Split �r`7�-09, as requested by DeGardner Realty. Upon a voice vote, all voted: aye, �nd the motion carried unanimously. ADDITION TO AGENBA• MOTIQN by Ms, Shea, seconded by Ms. Schnabel to add Item 3A, Receiving Minutes of the Appea�s Commission of August 9, 1977 and.Item 3B, Receiving Minutes of the Human Re ources Commission of August 4, 1977. Upon a voice vote, a11 voted aye, and thelmotion carried unanimously. 3A. RECEIVIl`�G MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSI�1 MEETING OF AUGUST 9, 1977: MOTIO�i by Ms� Schnabe],, seconded by Ms. Shea to receive the minutes of the Appeals Comm�ission of August 9, 1977. Upom a doice vote, all voted aye, and t he motion c�rried unanimously. 3B. RECEIVINIG MINUTES OF TI� HUMAN RESOURCES CQMMISSIO�TT MEETING OF AUGUST 4, 1977• MOTION by Ms� Shea, seconded by Mr. Langenfeld�to receive the minutes of the Human Resour�es Commission of August 4, 1977. Upon a voice vote, all voted aye, a�td the'�,motion carried unanimously. Ms. Shea sta�ed she would like to bring to tl�e atCention of the Council the comments of �he Human Resources Co�ission regarding the Liquor Ordinance on Page 4 of th� minutes. �� ��� pLANNING C014�IISSION ME�TING � AUGUST 17, 1977 PAGE 10 0 RECESS• . . �.`� MOTIQN by Ms. Schnabel, seconded by Ms, Shea to call a recess. Upon a voice � vote, a11 voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously. Recessed at 9:55 P. M. RECCAVVEN ED : Chairperson Bergman reconvened the meeting at 10;10 P. M. Schnabel, Shea, Bergman and Langenfeld were present as well as the staff representative, Ray Leek. 4. REVIEW PROPOSED SIQV ORDINANCE: MOTI�T by Ms. Shea, seconded by Mr. Langenfeld to table this item until staff brin gs in a further report. Upon a voice voee, all voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously. 5. CODTTINUED: PRQPOSED N1a1NTINANCE CODE: MOTI�I by Mr. Langenfeld, seconded by Ms. Shea to table this item. Upon a voice vote, all voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously. 6. PARKS AND OPEN SPACE PL,AN : Mr. Leek stated Mr. Boardman asked him to come this evening to provide further information on the Parks and Open Space Plan. � Mr. Lan genfeld stated the Environmental Qua].ity Commission had a very lengthy discussion on this plan and there �aas deep concern by the members on the urgency of acceptin g it. He stated they began to review the plan page by page, but didn't get very far. He indicated the general conclusion of the CoIInnission is that past, present and projected uses of the parks hinges solely on proper definitions. He stated the Co�ission felt this was a very important document and they couldn't even consider acceptance at this time until the definitions are clarified. Mr. Leek stated, in 1976, the State Legislature passed the Mandatory Land Planning Act requirin g a satisfactory Land Use Plan which means the City has to update this plan. He stated one element of this is the Comprehen- sive Parks and Open Space Plan. Mr. Leek stated, in order to apply for any funding, the City must have a document that is formally approved by the City Council. He felt, if the plan isn't adopted so that they can mak� application this year, the City may lose out on future opportunities. Mr. Leek felt it would be "nip and tuck" meetin g the schedule and there is also a period for exchanging this document with school districts, the county and surroundin g cities for their comments. �,, Mr. Leek indicated the Parks and Open Space Plan is only one element and there are a multitude of�other planning items such as the Critical Areas .`; Study, Transportation Plan, Housing Plan, etc. , PLANNING CON1M[SSION MEETING - AUQJST 17, 1977 ' PAGE 11 Mr. Langenfeld stated he understood the urgency as far as obtaining funding. .'"'�- He felt they should have received the plan sooner and that, if it is adopted, ,� it wouldn't be a complete document and would have to be reviewed again. Mr. Leek stated anq planning document has to be reviewed on a continuing basis. He indicated the pr:tmary reason why the plan wasn't given to the Commission sooner was to put together, as carefully as they could, what ma�erials and information the staff had. � Mr. Leek stated he has his own question as to how much time is enough to review it, but the question is if the plan is acceptable as a policy docu- ment. Mr. Leek stated the Parks and Recreation Coffinission has met four times on this document and will be meeting again next Monday night. He stated they have been workin g with the Co�ission and checkin g with the Director to interpret his input from the Co�nission. Mr. Leelc stated, he understands, the Parks and Recreation Commission will reco�end �pproval of this plan to the Planning Commi.ssion. � He stated there has been a lot of discussion in rev3ewing this document and revisions have been made. Mr. Leek stated the Parks and Open Space Plan is a preliminary document and was taken to the Commissions for them to either reco�end approval or aot to approve and forward their recommendation to the Planning Commission. Mr. Leek stated the purpose of submitting this to the P1as�ning Commission r-� is for them to review the plan..and take action in the near future. He stated, it is hoped, this can be submitted to Council in September. Ms. Schnabel pointed out there is only one more Planning Co�ission meeting before the end of September, and °didn't know if this was realistic in obtain- ing their recommendation by September. Mr. Zangenfeld stated the beginning of the "problem" occurred at the Environ- meatal Quality Co�nission meeting when the Commission read part of the report on Page 2 which stated that this plan is a supplement to the City's Comprehen- sive Plan and fulfills the mandatory require�nts of the parks and recreation in the City's planning. The Commi.ssion felt it was being thrown together to meet a requirement and obtain funds. Mr. Langenfeld then read the definition of a"regional Park". He stated the Environmental Quality Co�ission suggested a change in that definition. He indicated it was the Commission's hopes they could at least clarify the definitions and the rest of the elements would fall into place. Mr. Leek then presented slides taken in various parts of the metrQpolitan area which showed park design, signing, landscaping and uses of parks relating to placement of tennis courts, tot lots, etc. Ms. Schnabel stated it seemed �he proposal on the existin g parks relates to � the ability of the land where the park now exists or to dedicated park area. r � FLANNING CONIMISSION MEETING - AUGUST 17, 1977 • pAGE 12 z Mr. Leek explained the City is very limited to the amount of land they have. The total area for the City is 10.2 square miles and total park acreage is - �, 451 acres. � Mr. Leek stated in comment to Mr. Langenfeld's remark that the Environmental Quality Commission felt this document was thrown together in order to obtain funding, he pointed out that work had begun on this plan over a year and "a �alf ago before the Mandatory Planning Act was passed and before monies were ava3lable for fundin g. He stated they began putting together materials for this plan last spring and at that time, examined what needed to be incorpor- ated to meet the concerns of the Planning Act. Ms. Schnabel asked what type of•funds�the City has received to date. Mr. Leek stated, to date, the only funds received were for mandatory planning. Ms. Schnabel asked when they would anticipate any implementation funds. Mr. Leek stated the deadlines are within two weeks and those agencies to which they are applying will make a decision within two months. � He stated, if the plan is adopted, . the C3ty. caill� be' workia�g with the neigh- borhoods to put together some designs for the parks. He indicated this ��;ould be a separate document for each neighborhoode ' Mr. Bergman thanked A1�. Leek for his presentation to the Commission. �� 8. OTHER BUSINESS • � ' None. ADJOURLVMENT • MOTIOiV by Ms. Shea, seconded by Mr. Lan genfeld to adjourn. Upon a voice vote, a1I voted aye, and the motion carried unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 11:12 P. M. Respectfully submitted, �u�- ����z��� Carole Haddad Recording Secretary � �,�_ �