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PL 12/17/1980 - 30549,�� CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1980 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Harris called the December 17, 1980, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Mr. Harris, Ms. Gabel (for Ms. Schnabel), Mr. Svanda, _ Mr. Oquist, Ms. Hughes, Mr. Saba (for Mr. Wharton) Members Absent: Mr. Treuenfels Others Present: Jerrold Boardman, City Planner Dr. J. C. Schurstein, 1102 - 4� Ave. N.E. C. Schurstein, 1100 - 432 Av�. N.E. � Lawrence and Joyce Zimmerman, 5380 - 4th St. N.E. Laura Vagov�ich, 5400 - 4th St. N.E. APPROVRL OF DECEMBER 3, 1980, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION BY MR. SVANDA, SECONDED BY MS. HUGHES, TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 3, 1980, .�"� PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS WRITTEAi. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CFIAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A REZONING RE UEST, ZOA #80-04, BY DR. JEROME C.Schurstein: Rezone from R-3 general multiple family dwelling areas to CR- genera office and limited businessj, Lots 23 through 30, Block 13, Hamilton's Addition to Mechanicsville, except that part of Lots 24 through 30 taken for Highway purposes, to allow the construction �f an office-professional building, the same being 5345 University Ave. N.E. MOTION BY MR. OQUIST, SECONDED BY MS. GABEL, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON ZOA #80-04 BY DR. JEROME C. SCNURSTEIN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CNAIRMAN NARRIS DECLARED THE PUBLIC fiTEARING OPEN AT ?:40 P.M. Mr. Boardman stated this property is located �outh of 694 on Universi.ty Ave. He stated there is a short dead-end service road that cul-de-sacs right along University Ave. This property is presently zoned R-3. It is just north of a C-2 district which is presently occupied by a Standard Station and a gas pump repair service facility. Behind this property is R-3 property which is multipae famiiy and some single family. South of 53rd Ave. in Columbia Heights is all commercial along the service drive. Across University, north of 53rd, is all � R-1 and south of 53rd is R-3. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1980 PAGE 2 � j �. Mr. Boardman stated that thesubject property is a little awkward in shape and there was a little � fficulty in fitting in the structure Dr. Schurstein is proposing. The structure Dr. Schurstein is proposing wi11 have to go for variance; however, he is bringing it before Planning Commission to see if he can get rezoning before applying for a variance on the building. Mr. Boardman stated that there was a rezoning action on this property back in 1971. At that time, the petitioner was asking for rezoning to C-2 for an office structure. At that time, Planning Commission recommended approval for the rezoning, City Council recommended approval for rezoning, They had the first reading on it and were holding the second reading for the Building Committee. The application was then withdrawn because the financing was bad, and they could not build the structure. Mr. Boardman stated that Dr. Schurstein does have plans for a two-story office structure. It is a difficult site because it is a triangular site. He stated he has worked out the parking with as few variances as possible. Mr. Lawrence Zimmerman, 5380 - 4th St. N.E., stated he wanted to know what was proposed for the alley that was behind the property. (�:-8oardman stated they did have a problem with the alley that is right behind. the parking lot. There has been some talk abou"�`a�`cating the alley, but there are too many garages•off the alley. He stated the alley may have to be improved t�a�use there are a lot of garages on the alley, especially further down by the � Standard Station. � a"'� . Mr. Harris asked if the petitioner wished to make a statement at this time. Dr. Schurstein stated he has been thinking of different things for this lot for a couple of years. When he first started, he was interested in an office/ resident complex, but there is a problem with financing something like that. They are now applying for rezoning the property to commercial. In the last two years, commercial has been more likely to receive financing than housing. It would be terribly expensive for housing because of the odd shape of the lot. He stated he would like to see this property developed, and that is why he has come before the Planning Commission to try to get a zoning change. Mr. C. Schurstein stated that based on projections right now, they are looking at a return on their investment that would be economical to build the building and they are also planning on building a substantial building--probably a precast building so the longevity of the structure itself will be easy to look at and will be an asset to the area. They feel the property has some corrunercial value. Ms. Hughes asked if they had any idea of what kind of tenants they would have. � Mr. C. Schurstein stated they are planning on having tenants that are profes�sionally- oriented--attorneys, insurance companies, dental offices, medical offices, etc. — They are not looking at a drugstore or retail outlet. � �, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1980. PAGE 3 - Mr. C. Schurstein stated they feel it is an adequate plan. They feel there is a good opportunity for certain types of investments and that the building is in a class that would generate enough interest because of its size and cost. They feel very confident that, given time, they can finance the building. He stated he is a real estate broker so he does know something about the business. Ms. Gabel asked if they had any idea how many tenants they would have in the building. Mr. C. Schurstein stated that would d�pend on the type of tenant. A regional insurance office may require 3,000 sq. ft., while a doctor or dentist may require only 1,000 sq. ft. � Ms. Vagovich, 5400 - 4th St. N.E., stated she has talked to most of the neighbors, and they are all in favor of an office building as opposed to having an apartment building. Ms. Hughes stated that with the rezoning to CR-1 and with R-3 next to it, there would have to be a fence, and the variances seemed quite simple. It seemed to her that the noise impact from the highway was such that they would never want to put residential in there. The office building and the fencing could be of real benefit to the neighborhood as far as noise. She could see no problems and felt the rezoning request was a reasonable proposal. ,� Ms. Gabel stated she could see no reason why anyone on the Appeals Commission would have any problem with it. MOTION BY MS. HUGHES, SECONDED BY 1�2. OQUIST, TO CLOSE TNE PUBLIC AEARING ON ZOA 80-04 BY DR. JEROME SCHURSTEIN. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE PUHLIC HE.�RING CLOSED A2' 8: I 4 P. M. Mr. Oquist stated he agreed with Ms. Hughes, and that this was a viable solution for that corner property. MOTION BY MS. HUGHES, SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST, fi0 RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE REZONING REQUEST, ZOA #80-04, BY DR. JEROME C. SCHURSTEIN: REZONE FROM R-3 (GENERAL MULTIPLE FAMILY DWE.LLING AREAS) TO CR-1 (GENERAL OFFICE AND LIMITED BUSIlVESS), LOTS 23 THROUGH 30, BLOCK 13, HAMILTON�S.ADDITION TO MECHANICSVILLE, EXCEPT THAT PART OF LOTS 24 THROUGH 30 TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN OFFICE—PROFE55IONAL BUILDING, TNE S1dME BEIlVG 5345 UNNERSITY AVENUE N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAI.RMAN HARRIS DECLARED TNE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Harris stated this�will go to City Council on January 5, 1981, and a publ�ic hearing will be set for February 9, � PLANNING COMMISSION MEE7ING, DECEMBER 17, 1980 PAGE 4 , 2. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATIOPd OF A PROPOSED PRELIMINARY PLAT, P.S. #80-03. "`� A REGIS7ERED LAND SURVEY,.BY DAVID TORKILDSON, DIRECTOR, ANOKA COUNTY S RECREATI N DEP RT ENT: e purpose of t e egistere an Survey s to separate t e Rice Creek Area from Medtronic property for park purposes. Generally located between T.H. No. 65 and Central Avenue, North of 69th Avenue N.E. (see Public Hearing notice for complete lega7 description). MOTION BY N�2. OQUIST, SECONDED BY MR. SABA, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON P.S. #80-03 BY DAVID TORKILDSON. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:19 P.M. Mr. Boardman stated that Mr. Torkildson was unable to attend the meeting. He stated this property is just south of the Medtronic building. It is the low- land property along Rice Creek. The County is purchasing this as part of the Rice Creek Regional Trail West, which is part of the Regional Trail System. Medtronic has agreed to the purchase, and the Fridley City Council has agreed to the Anoka County plan for the Rice Creek Regional Trail System. The City Council has also agreed with Medtronic that for any reason of dedication of this property, the City would allow Medtronic to build to a density of 40�- which would have included the property in the first place. That was one of the conditions of the purchase agreement for the purchase of the park pr�perty. Mr. Harris stated there probably should be some kind of agreement that the City and the County are not responsible for any necessary soil corrections due to the creosote problem. MOTION BY N�. OQUIST, SECONDED BY N�2. SVANDA, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON P.S. �80-03 BY DAVID TORKILDSON. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLO5ED AT 8:38 P.11�. MOTION BY MR. OQUIST, SECONDED BY MS. GABEL� TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PLAT� P.S. #80-03, A REG25TERED LAND SUR!�EY,BY DAVID TORKILDSON, DIRECTOR, ANOKA COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION DEP.�IRTMENT: TNE PURPOSE OF THE REGISTERED LAND SURVEY IS TO SEPARATE THE RICE CREEK AREA FROM MEDTRONIC PROPERTY FOR PARK PURPOSES. GE111ERALLY LOC��TED BETWEEN T.H. NO. 65 AND CENTRAL AVENUE, NORTH OF 69TN AVENUE N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRI�9AN HARRIS DECLARED TNE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION BY 1�II2. OQUIST, SECONDED BY N�2. 5ABA, TO RECOMMEND THROUGH CITY COUNCIL THAT TFIE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND ANOKA COUNTY TAKE THE NECESSARY LEGAL PRECAUTIONS TO ENSi1RE TIYAT THE CITY AND THE COUNTY ARE AIOT LIABLE FOR ANY CLEAN-UP ACTIVITIES BECAUSE OF SOIL CONTAMINATIONS AS A RESULT OF TNE ADJACENT CREO50TE PROBLEM5. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN NARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARR3'ED '� UIVANIMOUSLY. . � �^� ,'�, '-� N�ANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECFMBER 17, �ggo 3• CONTINUED: PUBLIC HEARING: CITY CODE, GENER�L- L�NOWW S�EE �F�IDL�� �KAPT£R 205 OF THE FRI �ub1ic Hearin �NING CODE g Open. Page 32 _ 205.08 R_2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS Mr. Boardman stated that R-2 has r• Page 38 - p�mar�]y the same changeS as R-1, 2Q5•�9 R-3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 205.091 Uses Permitted 5 w ere�theman stated that Mr. ' y talk about Herrick had a question under under #z_A states: Parking areas and #2, Accessor not exclude sufficientsune c losedess �arage structures, Y Uses, pace to satisf rhe second sentence Street rneeds S�� questi on Wds :„�ha� ps ces to sati Sfy parki ng S equ� rements shal ] Mr. Herrick stated enclosed S y a>> off- treet needs." de1`end. Mr. Boardman stated the that somethinpaces to satisf `�n the Zonin Y have rever had dn��ke this ma y a�� off- g Code, and he would recommend that there y be hard to Y problem with this language The planning Comrnission concurred to be no chan e ]eave g at this time. Page qg _ the languaye as Stated. 205.103 Lot Requirements and Setbacks #�• Lot Area - Change to read as fo1 A 1 o�rs : • Each site in a mobile B• Each mobile t e tota an°me ark area t� #3. Setbacks - chan e 9 to read: Page qg _ 205.104 parking Requirements nome ark shall have a minimum of 3,500 s, ft, shall have a minimum of ten be e icated for ercent 10% of o en s ace recreation areas. "No mobile home shall be to a public street r�gp�t_ofaced any c]oser °r a� closer to any other Way than 35 feet 15 feet." prope rty line than #2, Curbing and Drainage - change to �� conc ete r�ad: A�� interior �' and road surface �-- Streets sha11 be �� ���Y standards constt•►a�ted accorcling approved dr��na e to handle draihage according to 9 plan. � �. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER l7, 1980 PAGE 6 Page 55 - 205.13 C-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS Under #1, Principal Uses, A- E, Mr. Boardman stated that Mr. Herrick had a question on what was "sma71" such as "small convenience stores and services", "smal] retail services", and "small offices". Mr. Boardman stated he has never had a problem with this. The Planning Commission concurred to delete the word "small" in each paragraph. #3-E, under "Permitted Uses with Special Use Permit" - change to read: "Banks and financial instituVions" and delete "or other uses having drive-in facilities" Mr. Boardman stated that C-1 has basically the same changes as R-3. Mr. Boardman stated that whenever "Zoning Administrator" or "City Engineer" appeared in the Zon�ng Code, it should be changed to "City". This change should be made on page 58 where "City Engineer" is written twice. Page 65 - 205.14 C-2 DISTRICT REGULATIONS 205.141 Uses Permitted Delete #3-E-(6) -"Building used as automobile service stations shall be so constructed of m�terials that are compatible with i;he adjacent area." #3-J - Animal clinics, etc. - Delete "or goals" Delete #3-J-(1) -"The building sha]1 be of masonr construction, outside wall minimum thickness to be eight (8� inches, with a precast concrete roof." Page 69 - 205.146 Parking Requirements #4-E - Change the word "catalog" to "doc�ament" The Commission completed review of C-2 District Regulations ending on page 73. e MOTION BY MR. OQUIST, SECONDED BY N�. SVANDA, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 205 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, GENERALLY KNOWN AS THE FRIDLEY ZONING CODE. � ,� � UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CNAIRMAN NARRTS DECLARED TNE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. � '�,�. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1980 PAGE 7 � 4. GONTINUED: CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE Mr. Boardman stated that Kathy Callahan, of the League of Minnesota Cities, will be at the next Planning Commission meeting�to talk about the propased� noise ordinance. MOTION BY MS. HUGHES, SECONDED BY 1�2. SABA, TO CONTINUE THE CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE UNTIL THE NEXT MEETING. DP0�1 A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAI.RMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRTED UNANIMQUSLY. 5. OTHER BUSINESS: A. "II-V. Condominium Conversion Plat Filin Re uirement" and "III. ous�ng in t e etropo itan Area Mr. Boardman stated these are recommendations from the League of Minnesota Cities for modifications in state laws. It is for the Commission's information only. MOTIOIV BY M5. HUGHES, SECONDED BY MS. GABEL, TO RECEIVE INTO THE RECORD "II-V, CONDOMINIUM CQNVERSIOIV PLAT FILING RE�UIREMENT" AND III. HOUSING IN THE MEfiROPOLITAN AREA". '� UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIR1m1AN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. B.� Industrial ReVenue Bonds Mr. Harris stated that at the City Council public hearing on the industria] re��enue bond request for office construction at 73rd & University, it surfaced that there were no guidelines or criteria for issuing industrial revenue bonds in Frid�ey. So, they would like the Community Development Commission to try to put together some guidelines for industrial revenue bonding. ' Mr. Oquist stated this was a good time to bring up a concern that the Community Development Commission had expressed at their last meeting. The Commission members are concerned that the Community Development Commission is not doing much, and the feeling is that the Commission could be more involved in a lot of things that are going on at staff level. Mr. Oquist stated that before the Commission can work on any guide- lines, they will need to have some information on industrial revenue bonds so they can gain a better knowledge of what industrial revenue bonds are all about. !"'� PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, DECEMBER 17, 1980 PAGE 8 ADJOURNMENT: MOTIOIV BY MR. SABA, SECONDED BY MS. HUGNES� TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHA�TRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE DECEI�ER 17, 1980, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 10:35 P.�l. Respectfully submitted, 1.�✓ y ne Saba Record�ng Secretary �--. � �