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PL 07/08/1981 - 30560CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 8, 1981 CALL TO ORDER: Cha.i.rman Harris called the July 8, 1981, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7s30 p.m. ROLL CALL a Members Present: Mr. Harris, Ms. van Dan� Ms. Gabel, Mr. Oquist, Mr. Kondrick, Mr. �ichosz, (for Mr. �a�a) M embers Absente Others Present: Richard Svanda Jerrold Boardman, City Planner APPROVAL OF NNE ,�, 1981, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES� Motion by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. Gabel, to approve the June 3, 1981� Plaxmning Commission Minutes as written. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CRRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. VACATION REQUEST, SAV 10 0. NO FEE e `�81-02, BY PE�'ITION #3�1981 Yacate a . alley easement in Block 19, Fridley Park Addition, located between 612 and 62nd Way N.E. on the east side of East River Road. M r. Boardman stated that this was petitioned, and that there was 100f agreement, so that the City would waive the normal fee. Mr. Harris questioned, if the City would reta.in an easement? Mr. Boardman stated that yes, the City would retain a.n._util�ity and drainage easement. He further stated that t{iere are �hree types of al'4eys: A. An alley that is fully surfaced, and maintained. B. An alley that is not surfaced, but used C. An alley that is dedicated but not used. M r. Boardman stated that this alley is in the third category� and that the City's policy� is that if there is 100� agreement to vacate such an alleyway, that the City would waive the usual fee• and retain utility-drainage easements. �"1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING� JULY 8, 1981 Page_2 MOTION, by M s. van Dan, seconded by Mr. Oquist, to recommend to the City Council approval of Vacation Request, SAV #81-02, �",� By Petition #3-1981 (100f , NO FEE ): Vacate a 12 ft. a11ey _ easement in Block 19, Fridley Park Addition, located betweeen 61z and 62nd Way N.E. on the east side of East River Road, with the stipulation that the City reta.in the 12 foot utility- drainage easement. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. RECEIVE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES: NNE 4, 1�81 MOTION by Ms. van Daxi, seconded by Mr. Oquist to approve the Ju—n�, 1981 Human Resources Commission minutes. M s. van Dan stated that the Commission had set there goals, and that at the up coming meeting scheduled for the 16th of July, they would be evaluating the requests for funding. M s. Gabel questioned what the scoring sheet used to evaluate funding was like? M s. van Dan stated that she was sorry she didn't have a copy with her but outlined the scoring sheet, and it's function. She stated that there is a list of criteria, such as a reasonable request acco rdin to their total budget requirements, such as � if they request �5,000.00 and their total budget is $150,000.00 that would be reasonable, versus if they were to request their total budget. Also she stated that another category would be how the money was to be used� as would it be used to service the City of Fridley, or used to expand the administrative part, and also how many people in Fridley would be receiving the service. Another criteria, is, could this service be provided by some other group either within the City or within the County. or within a reasonable distance. She further stated that by using this scoring sheet of funding request criteria, the Commission is able to give each funding request a numerical scoring by which they can then prioritize the requests, that would be then submitted to the City Council. She stated that the following groups have requested fundin a a. Central Center for Family Resources -�5, a00. 00 b. Family Life Center Foundation -$5,000.00 c. Anoka County Community Ac�tion - Well Senior Citizen Clinic $2,000.00 d. Creative Play Center - $5,000.00 e. SouthernAnoka County Community Assistance Progra.m -$2,500.00 UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON HARRIS� DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. RECEIVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINtJTESs NNE �, 1 81 MOTION by Ms. Gabel � seconded by Mr. Oquist, to approve the �` Appeals Commi.ssion Minutes of June 9, 1981 - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 8, 1981 Pa�e 3 M r. Harris questioned what happened with the request by � Mr. Bruce Nedegaard, for a pool in the front yard, because he wondered if they had set a precedent. M s. Gabel stated that no they had not set precedent, because the pool would not be in the front yard. She stated that it is called the front yard, because it is the narrow side of the lot, but that it would actually be located in the back Mr. Harris questioned what the status was on the 40 foot lots? M r. Boardman stated that it was still in court, at this time. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS� DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. �. RECEIVE COMNNNITY DEVELOPMENT CONlMISSION MINUTESa JUNE ,�, 1981 MOTION by Mr. Oquist, seconded by Ms. van Dan, to approve the Community Development Commission mi.nutes, of June 9, 1981. Mr. Oquist stated that the pupose of' the Commission was discussed at the last meeting, and that they will look to the City Council for direction, and that they are looking at Block Grants, and at Community Housing. Mr. Harris stated that he is concerned about the use of Industrial �"1 Revenue Bonds, in regards as to the way some of Fridley's sister Community's are using them to lure business's away from Fridley. He stated that one particular incident he was aware of, had� concerned him, but his real concern was that this was not an isolated incident. He stated that within the last week he learned that Fridley will lose a 50,000 square foot building, and about 125 jobs due to some shananagins by Coon Rapids. Mr. Boardman questioned if this business had approached the City of Fridley with an Industrial Revenue Bond request. Mr. Harris stated that this person told him that he had� but that the City wanted $5,000.00 first, to start the process. Mr. Boardman stated that what the City requires is usually $��,000 as a deposit to begin the process, but that this money is used to cover administrative cost. That amount not used is returned to the petitioner. Mr. Harris stated that he felt that the City should look into this area and see how the people that request an Industrial Revenue Bond are handled� and look at the process. He further stated that Coon Rapids, had also stated that they would do some gymnastics with the taxes, to attra.ct business their way. ^ - - -- P� NG COMMISSION MEETING, JULY 8, 1981 Page � Mr. Harris stated that this particular type of tactics disturbs him.very much. because the City of Fridley is losing these business's and these jobs, plus the revenue it generates. and the tax base. �Ir. Boardman questioned where this business that Mr. Harris was referrring to was located. l�r. Harris stated that it was Advanced Machine, and they are located on Beech Street. He further atated that they had out grown their facility. and had some problems buildin� on at that location, they were then going to build in the Paco Industrial area and had already purchased land just north of Frito-Lay. He stated that if Fridley's sister communities are raiding the City's industrial base, that disturbs him very much. and if this indeed is happening� he felt that the Planning Commiasion. the City Council. and the staff. should have some discussions with the legislature• because that was not the intent for the Industrial Revenue Bond. Discussion ensued concern3ng Industrial Revenue Bonds. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED U�lNIMOUSLY. MOTION by Mr. Oquist. seconded by Ms. Gabel, to approve the Housing and Redevelopment Authorty Miriutes of June 11. 1981. M s. Gabel stated that on page 10 under Large Family Project� she wondered what happened to the comments of the people in Hyde Park not wanting.anymore houses on sub-standard lots, and that she had a problem with this. Mr. Boardman atated that was not going to be taking place at all because the City was not able to acquire the 10 feet that they wanted. M s. Gabel questioned if they had anymore lots in the Hyde Park area that they were looking at? Mr. Boardman �tated that they have one 60 foot lot on 3rd Street. M s. Gabel stated that she had some calls wonder�ing about hou�e that was being built now, that some people thought garage was larger than the house. but when ahe drove by realized that the house is being built on one lot and a large garage is being built at the sa.me time on the lot to the house. She questioned if the lot was sufP3cient a garage? M r. Hoardman stated that yes it was large enough. the the she next for Mr. Harris stated that on page 3, there was a list of items that Mr. Remmen was requesting from the City. and of that list ; �.) ,—� P�,A�NING COMMISSION MEETING. JULY 8i,,,,198�_ pa�e 5 he questioned item �7. to what the City was saying to Mr. Remmen? n' Mr. Boardman stated that all the City is saying is that he has the aseurance that the property ie zoned properly for the type of development that he is looking at. M s. Gabel questioned what land subordination meant? Mr. 8oardman etated that is meant that the purchaser agrees to purchase property from the HRA. but that he would want to delay payment on the land sale. but in order For him to get financing he must have title to the property, so that the City therefore eubordinates title to the property. M�. Gabel questioned whether Mr. Boardman had talked to the people in Holly Center? Mr. Boardman stated that they had a meeting of Rice Plaza/Phase III tenants on May 12th, but have made no direct contact with Holy Center since we will not be involved in Holly Center acquisition. IIPON A VOICE VO'PE ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRKAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED IINANIMOU SLY. 6� RECEIVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONIl►�lISSION MINUTES e J[1NE16. 1981 ,� MOTION by Mr. Oquist � seconded by l�r. Kondrick to receive the En irov'�nmental Quality Commission Minutes of June 16. 1981. M r. Kondrick stated that on page 2 the fourth paragraph� regarding the North Crosstown� he questioned how far north would that be from Springbrook Nature Center? Mr. Boardmari stated that would be about 4 of a mile North of Springbrook. Discussion ensued regarding the North�Croestown. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRPERSON HARRISS. DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ?. RECEIVE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION MINUTESi JUNE 1�� 1981 MOTION by Ms. van Dan� seconded by �ir. Oquist to receive the Parks & Recreation Commission minutes� dated June i?. 1981. Mr. Kondrick stated that on page ? of the IDinutes under Title 9� that there was a problem that arose because of boys piaying on the �irls eoftball team. He stated that parents had complained that with boys on the girla teams. that it was an unfair advantage to the girle because the boys were stronger. but that with � Title 9 which requires equal opportunity for lmys and �rls. PI,ANNING COMMISSION MEETING. JULY 8, 1981 PAGE 6 that this created a problem, that they are still working on. M r. Kondrick stated that regarding the Hillwind Drive area. the City Council had passed a moratorium on this, so that the Park & Recreation Commission then tabled it for one year. Discussion ensued on the water problems in that area. UPON A VOICE VOTE, �iiLL VOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED IIN,ANIMOUSLY. 8. RECEIVE APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: JUNE_2 , 1 8� MOTION by Ms. Gabel. seconded by Mr. Koadrick, to receive the Appeals Commission minutes . dated June 23. 1981. M s. Gabel stated that she did not have a copy with her� but that there is a Minnesota State Statute� that states that the inability to use solar heat, would create a haxdship• in considering the granting of a variance. Ms. Gabel questioned what was determined as far as windmills? Mr. Boardman stated that to erect a windmill. would require a special use permit. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL YOTING AYE� CHAIR�dAN HARRIS� DECLARED �, THE MOTION PASSED IINANIMOUSLY. S. RECEIVE ENERGY COMD6ISSION MINUTES e.NNE 23. ].981 MOTIOAI by Mr. Cichosz � seconded by Ms. Gabel � to receive the En re g Commission minutes. dated June 23, i981• M r. Cichosz, stated that they had elected a new chairperson Mr. Saba, and that he Mr. Cichosz was elected as the vice- chairperson. Mr. Kondrick wondered if the City of Fridley offered an energy audit service to homeowners? M r. Boardmari stated that no the City did not but that homeowners could contact either NSP. or Minnegasco for an energy audit. M r. Harris stated that NSP also has a program that a person could reinsulate and retrofit a house, and NSP would finance it. UPON A YOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED UANIMOUSI,Y. n PI,,�N�TING CO1�ViSIION 1KFrETIATG . JULY 8. 1981 PAGE 7 10. ELECTION OF YICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR PLANNING COMMISSION Chairman Harris declared that nominations were opened. � Ms. Gabel stated that she nominates Mr. Oquist for the vice- chairperson. M(irTION_ by Ms. Gabel. seconded by Mr. Kondrick to close the nominations. UPON A YOICE YOTE� ALL VOTING AYE� CHAIRNiAN HARRIS DECI.ARED THE NOMINATIONS CLOSED. Chairman Harris called for a voice vote on the nomination of Mr. Oquist for the vice-chai.rinanship. UPON A YOICE VOTE� AI�L VOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED MR. OQUIST EI�ECTED AS THE PLANNING COMI�ISSION VICE-CHAIRMAN. 11. OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Boardman stated that the City Council� had been looking at the policy of trucks in the city's residential areas. He stated that there is now ordinances that state that heavy trucks can not �ark for more than four hours in a residential area, or on public streets. Mr. Boardman stated that the City Council also will be sending ,.� back to the Planning Commission the definition on mother-in-law apartments for further clarification. Mr. Harris questioned Mr. Boardman what the City Council did not like about the reconmoendations that the Planning Commission had sent them regarding the mother-in-law apartments? Mr. Boardman etated that he :would outline a clearer direction from the City Council regarding this at the next meeting. Mr. Harris stated that the Planning Commission would need more specifics, and direction on what areas the City Council would like them to review regarding the mother-in-law apartments. MOTION by Ms. Gabel, seconded byfl�s. van Dan to change the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting from July 22nd� to July 29th. UPON A VOICE VOTE� ALL YOTING AYE� CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECLARED THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. � PLANNING COMNIISSION MEETING. JULY 6. 1981 PAGE 8 MOTION by Ms. Gabel, seconded by Mr. Oquist to adjourn, the meeting. � IIPON A VOICE VOTE� ALI, YOTING AYE, CHAIRMAN HARRIS DECI,ARED THE JIII�� 8th, 1981 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8e55 P.M. Respectfully submitted, ,� - �� ,���u--� Elaine R. Reed Recording Secretary .'.� �