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07/10/2000 - 4689- �- � � - a � v OFFICIAL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 2000 � � S -< �* i �� anor 4 FRIDLEY CITY COIINCIL MEETING F�a� ATTENDENCE SiiEET Mor�day, Ju,ey �o, 2000 . 7:30 P.M. PLEASE PRINT NAME, ADDRESS AND ITEM NUMBER YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PRINT NAME (CLEARLY) ADDRESS ITEM NUMBER �.,; AM� S t c_. ��r� NtE�TY� �(� t�4c.v .�i � c,v � � �, . � c�l.C.a10.t.� lr,� t'�k�� %.3 � K„��C�C. .., 1�e.1'r'aGt� J �.� ; � �-��,��. 3 - � � � i c�� n e� e u.S i c % 3 3 v t/'c,�,�J � w� �v S-t. � m�h; � h� a rr�tC gd.�( � Khn ll��a�. �, � � ..� �1�,, M rt � [ � t C � ` CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 CRY OF FRIDLEY The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass anyone in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. PRESENTATION: Fridley `49er Days Royalty PROCLAMATION: National Night Out - August 1, 2000 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: City Council Meeting of June 26, 2000 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10. 2000 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS: 1. Variance Request, VAR #00-15, by Vision Woodworking, to Reduce the Front Yard Setback From 35 Feet to 8 Feet to Allow the Construction of an Addition, Generally Located at 7890 Hickory Street N.E. (Ward 3) ..................................................................... 1- 7 2. Special Use Permit Request, SP #00-05, by Howard R. Tappe, Jr., to Allow a Second Accessory Structure in Excess of 240 Square Feet, Generally Located at 7601 East River Road N.E. (Ward 3) ...................................................................... 8- 13 3. Resolution Approving a Plat, P.S. #00-01, (Talia's Townhomes), by Timothy Jawor, to Replat Property for the Purpose of Creating Seven Lots to Allow the Construction of Six Owner Occupied Townhome Units, Generally Located at 7411 University Avenue (Ward 1) ............................... 14 - 18 4. Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan for Medtronic, Inc.'s Corporate Headquarters (Ward 1) ....................................... 19 - 28 5. Approve Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan for Moon Plaza (6201-6269 University Avenue N.E.) (Ward 1) ................................................................. 29 - 30 PAGE 2 a � K � .i � +� FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 PAGE 3 . e APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): 6. Approve Contract Between the City of Fridley and Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., for Planning Services Pertaining to the Proposed Northstar Commuter Rail Site in Fridley ....................................................... 31 - 37 7. Receive Bids and Award Contract for Rice Creek Bank Stabilization Project No. 333 ...................................... 38 - 40 8. Approve Change Order No. 3 to Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 — 1 .......................................... 41 - 43 9. Claims ....................................................................................... 44 10. Licenses ....................................................................................... 45 - 50 11. Estimates , ...................................................................................... 51 ADOPTION OF AGEIVDA. � � � u FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 PAGE 4 Y OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda — 15 Minutes) PUBLIC HEARING: 12. Reconsideration of Special Use Permit, SP #94-18, for Sinclair Service Garage, Generally Located at 6290 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2) (Tabled April 10, 2000) ...................................................................................... 52 - 54 NEW BUSINESS: 13. Motion to Reconsider Special Use Permit, SP #94-18, for Sinclair Service Garage, Generally Located at 6290 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2) ....................................................................................... 55 14. Variance Request, VAR #00-10, by Woodcrest Baptist Church, to Increase the Allowable Square Footage of an Institutional Sign, Generally Located at 6875 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 1) ............................. 56 - 62 � 15. Informal Status Reports ................................................................ 63 ► ADJOURN. , � � ,�1y1 �` ./ ' r �� '�vl�.L��Ftis FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 c�� FR�LEY The City of Fridley will not discriminate against or hazass anyone in the admission or access to, or treatment, or employment in its services, programs, or activities because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation or status with regard to public assistance. Upon request, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in any of Fridley's services, programs, and activities. Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500 at least one week in advance. (TTD/572-3534) PL�DGE OF ALLEGIANCE. PRESENTATION: Fridley `49er Days Royalty PROCLAMATION: National Night Out - August 1, 2000 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS (CONT.): 3. Resolution Approving a Plat, P.S. #00-01, (Talia's Townhomes), by Timothy Jawor, to Replat Property for the Purpose of Creating Seven Lots to Allow the Construction of Six Owner Occupied Townhome Units, Generally Located at 7411 U' ue (Ward 1) ... ........... ........... .. 14 -18 �� 4. Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan for Medtronic, Inc.'s Corporate Headquarters (Ward 1) ................................... 19 - 28 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: APPROVAL OF MINUTES: S �( � �P�� t�%'�--�"`,°s �-1 a � �.,J �, 5. City Council Meeting of June 26, 2000 ""` �{J C6� l »�.N..h..e.r 'Rd 1?k� �— 2— h� h�6�1 �,,,,,,.�� r `, l �i' %�no � �',�.� . � ��, NEW BUSINESS: Variance Request, VAR #00-15, by Vision Woodworking, to Reduce the Front Yard Setback From 35 Feet to 8 Feet to Allow the Construction of an Addition, Generally Located at 7890 Hickory Street N.E. (Vllard 3) ..................... 1- 7 2. Special Use Permit Request, SP #00-05, by Howard R. Tappe, Jr., to Allow a Second Accessory Structure in Excess of 240 Square Feet, Generally Located at 7601 East River Road N.E. (Ward 3) ...................... 8- 13 Approve Amendment to Comprehensive Sign Plan for Moon Plaza (6201-6269 University Avenue N.E.) (Ward 1) ................. 29 — 30 Approve Contract Between the City of Fridley and Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., for Planning Services Pertaining to the Proposed Northstar Commuter Rail Site in Fridley ...... 31 - 37 � (\�;✓�J � Receive Bids and Award Contract for Rice Creek Bank Stabilization Project No. 333 .................................... 38 - 4� �. - FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): 8. Approve Change Order No. 3 to Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 —1 .................................... 41 - 43 9. Claims .................................... 44 10. Licenses .................................... 45 - 50 11. Estimates .................................... 51 NEW BUSINESS: PAGE 2 � � Y 13. Motion to Reconsider Special Use Permit, SP #94-18, for Sinclair Service Garage, Generally Located at 6290 Highway 65 N.E. (Ward 2) .................................... 55 �.� �� . �qca� �- �', �s w�� 5 14. Variance Request, VAR #00-10, by Woodcrest Baptist Church, to Increase the Allowable Square Footage of an Institutional Sign, Generally Located at 6875 University Avenue N.E. (Ward 1 ..................��.. 56 - 62 ��P�`.�''"�`� � � � � � ,� � �g �psp� ✓L �o�M� � . �Lc� � � �� ,�-� o�r�� fi 15. Informal Status Reports ...................... 63 �i� U G j �tv�.e"�'�� `-�( I `f �-Q._ �`�� 5�a.r1�-I-� � ( � ADJOURN. ADOPTION OF AGENDA. 5�/�� P�il� (1 n �'� (�� , � � �-�..�r � I � - ` � �P 0. �S� OPEN FORUM, VISITORS: (Consideration of Items not on Agenda —15 Minutes) PUBLIC HEARING: 12. Reconsideration of Special Use Permit, SP #94-18, for Sinclair Service Garage, Generally Located at 6290 Highway 65 N.E.�(Ward 2) (Tabled April 10, 2000) ................................... 52 - 54 � � �Q ��' R-�J �'e.,ti.�v� :�o,�.. --�-afo�-� � 1�,� �� " �.d� � � �+� �� (��,,�/',� C�� .� �r;�1(.��. re�� l ��+� � �(� �`� tJ sr� �' � (� �-r� �,e..�', ��--�. � r: � �-�v � b n.�l.v�C-�` i�-�� U�..��.eSSG�v� ��,, � Cl �.o �-- �,�� s � r�d� � ��- � I w �� l� ►� � _ � ��' � � �� ,- , � � � � � � �� NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Tuesday, August 1, 2000 WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is sponsoring a unique, nation-wide crime, drug and violence prevention program on August 1, 2000 called "National Night Out';• and WHEREAS, the "17th Annual National Night Out"provides a unique opportunity for Fridley to join forces with thousands of other communities across the country in promoting cooperative, police-community crime prevention efforts; and WHEREAS, Fridley plays a vital role in assisting the Fridley Police Department through joint crime, drug and violence prevention efforts in Fridley and is supporting "National Night Out 2000" locally; and WHEREAS, it is essential that all citizens of Fridley be aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and the impact that their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in Fridley; and WHEREAS, police-community partnerships and neighborhood cooperation, awareness and safety are important themes of the "National Night Out"program; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Nancy J. Jorgenson, Mayor of the City of Fridley, do hereby proclaim Tuesday, August 1, 2000, as: NATIONAL 1vIGHT OUT BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that I, Mayor Nancy J. Jorgenson, do hereby call upon all ' citizens of Fridley to join the Fridley Police Department and the National Association of Town Watch in supporting the "17t� Annual National Night Out" on August 1, 2000. . � IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Fridley to be affixed this IOth day of July, 2000. NANCY J. JORGENSON, MAYOR � � � � f . � THE MI]vUTES OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JLTNE 26, 2000 � �� THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF JUNE 26. 2000 The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order by Mayor Jorgenson at 7:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jorgenson led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ROLL CALL: MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Jorgenson, Councilmember Barnette, Councilmember Billings, and Councilmember Bolkcom MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilmember Wolfe. STATEMENT OF MEETING CONDUCT: Please be reminded that those present at today's meeting may hold a variety of views and opinions regarding the business to be conducted. The exercise of democracy through representative local government requires that ALL points of view be accommodated at these proceedings. It is further expected that a standard of mutual courtesy and respectfulness be exercised by all in attendance, through our individual expression, manner of speaking, and conduct. Therefore, please receive the views of others with the same degree of courtesy and respect which you desire to be given your views and opinions. Any departures from this standard will be addressed by the Presiding Officer through whatever means are deemed appropriate. Thank you for your attendance at today's meeting, and your agreement to abide by these standards of personal conduct. PRESENTATION OF TRAFFIC SAFETY AWARD: Ms. Rosie Griep, Public Safety Projects Coordinator for the Fridley Police Department, stated that one of the reports compiled on an annual basis deals with the trafFc accidents in Fridley. The Minnesota Safety Council considers the number of accidents in relation to the population and looks at the number of traffic accidents, fatalities, and injuries involved in those accidents. They also look at the results from the past three years. This year, Fridley was selected as one of two Outstanding Achievement Award winners. The number of traffic accidents in the City of Fridley has had a significant reduction over the past three years. In 1997, there were a total of 603 traffic accidents. In 1998, there were 555 traffic accidents, and in 1999, there were 375. This is quite an accomplishment and one that the City can be very proud of. Ms. Griep presented the award to the City Council. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 ___ PAGE 2 � Mayor Jorgenson stated that Safety Camp will be held this week and that National Night Out will take place in August. Ms. Griep stated that National Night Out is always the first Tuesday in August. This year it happens to be Tuesday, August l. It is not too late for neighborhoods to register. Residents can contact the Police Department at 572-3638 for information. There will be door prizes for the registered neighborhoods. Mayor Jorgenson stated that Fridley will be receiving national awards for the National Night Out event. Ms. Griep stated that Fridley has placed in the top ten nationally for the population category since 1992. Mayor Jorgenson asked how many second and third graders will be attending safety camp. Ms. Griep stated that there are 160 second and third graders attending. Councilmember Bolkcom stated that the City could not do this without all of the volunteers. Ms. Griep agreed. She said the City has wonderful volunteers, especially the senior volunteers who help with coordinating activities. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Jorgenson stated that she would 1'iice to have the approval of the City Council meeting minutes of May 22, 2000, removed from the proposed consent agenda and placed after Item No. 17 of New Business. MOTION by Councilmember Billings to approve the proposed consent agenda with the exception of the approval of the City Council meeting minutes of May 22, 2000. Seconded by Councilmember Barnette. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2000. APPROVED. NEW BUSINESS: 1. ORDINANCE NO. 1140 RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE �Y AMENDING APPENDIX F TO PROVIDE FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26. 2000 PAGE 3 R THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS IN AC THE CITY Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the ordinance raises Council employee salaries by three percent (3%) for the year 2001. Staff recommended Council's approval. WAIVE THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1140 ON THE SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION. 2. ORDINANCE NO. 1141 AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER (VACANCIES IN THE COUNCIL): Mr. Burns, City 1Nlanager, stated that the ordinance provides new language regarding City Council vacancies. The only substantive change is the striking of language relative to the failure of Council members to perform their duties for a period of three months. Council heard and approved the ordinance after the first reading at the June 5 meeting. Staff recommended Council's approval. WAIVED THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 1141 ON THE SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION. 3. ORDINANCE NO. 1142 AMENDING CHAPTER 5 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER (INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL): Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the changes are mainly changes in wording rather than substantive changes. They relate to initiative, referendum and recall. The intent of the Charter Commission has been to clarify existing language and to bring the Charter provisions into conformity with State law. Council approved the ordinance after first reading on June 5. Staff recommended Council's approval. WAIVED THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTED ORDINANACE NO. 1142 ON THE SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION. NEW BUSINESS: 4. APPROVE RICE CREEK BOULEVARD EAST WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 334 AND AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the motion would authorize advertisement for bids for replacement of a 400 foot section of water main on Rice Creek Boulevard, south of 69`� Avenue. This is a section of pipe that has experienced a long history of water main breaks due to the presence of cast iron pipe in highly acidic clay soils. The estimated cost for this work is $60,000. Staff recommended Council's approval. FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 4 ; APPROVED RICE CREEK BOULEVARD EAST WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT NO. 334 AND AUTHORIZED ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. 5. APPROVE TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND METROCOM INC. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, GENERALLY LOCATED AT THE CITY OF FRIDLEY HIGHWAY 65 WATER TOWER FACILITY (WARD 1): Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this lease is similar to other leases of this kind. It authorizes Metrocom to place three antenna arrays with up to three antennas in each array on the Highway 65 water tower. It also authorizes the storage of Metrocom's equipment on a mezzanine platform in the base of the tower. Metrocom agrees to lease the City's facilities for $1,200 per month. Staff recommended Council's approval. APPROVED TOWER SITE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND METROCOM, INC.,. 6. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2000-1: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the change order is for the relocation of a fire hydrant on the Symphony Street cul-de-sac. Cost for the work was $5,400. The hydrant was moved from a location near the entrance to the driveway of Ms. Barbara Tangren at 7368 Symphony Street to a location near a neighbor's side yard. Ms. Tangren agreed to share the cost of the hydrant relocation with the City. Each party will assume $2,700 of the cost. Staff recommended Council's approval. APPROVED CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2000-1. 7. RESOLUTION NO 48-2000 ORDERING PRELIMINARY PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES OF THE COSTS THEREOF: MOORE LAKE HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT NO. ST. 2001-1: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated the 2001 street improvement project would consist of replacement of asphalt curbs and gutters, as well as the milling and overlay of Woody Lane, Hillcrest Drive, Gardena Lane and Tennison Drive. Staff recommended Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 48-2000. � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 5 8. RESOLUTION NO. 49-2000 AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE TRUNK HIGHWAY CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2000-6: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the project provides for the installation of a culvert in the University Avenue drainage ditches between Rice Creek and 83`d Avenue. To facilitate mowing of the University Avenue corridor. The resolution authorizes the City to seek bids for the installation of the culvert, together with related earthwork, seeding and sodding. The estimated cost of the work is $100,000. Mr. Burns stated that "Off System State Aid Funds" would be used to cover one hundred percent (100%) of the cost of this project. Staff recommended Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 49-2000. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 50-2000 REQUESTING OFF SYSTEM STATE AID FUNDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY 47 CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. ST. 2000-6: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a resolution requesting "Off System State Aid Funds" for the University Avenue drainage improvement project. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 50-2000. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 51-2000 AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FRIDLEY AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN CONNECTION �VITH THE FRIDLEY PROJECT IMPACT PROGRAM: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that this was consideration of a resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of Fridley and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in connection with the Fridley Project Impact Program. The resolution authorizes the Public Safety Director to sign agreements related to receipt of grant funding for "Project Impact." The City expects to receive $75,000 in FEMA grant funding for programs that include disaster awareness education, the planting of wind resistant demonstration, trees and the establishment of neighborhood emergency teams. Staff recommended Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 51-2000. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 52-2000 REGARDING NORHTSTAR CORRIDOR STATION AREA LAND USE PLANS: Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that the .City has been asked by the North Star Corridor Development Authority and the Metropolitan Council to conduct a station area planning process. That process would identify issues, impacts and opportunities associated with the establishment of a commuter rail station in Fridley. If Council approves the r FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 6 / resolution, the process would be used to determine if Fridley should have a station and area pazk and ride site. In order to make this determination, a neighborhood meeting would be held with residents and representatives of businesses in the first week in August. Those invited to the meeting would include the area that is bounded by the Mississippi River on the west, University Avenue on the east, Mississippi Street on the north and I-694 on the south. Mr. Burns stated that the Planning Commission would consider station area planning proposals at a public hearing on August 16, 2000. It is also possible that Council may choose to hold a second public hearing in late August or early September. Staff recommended Council's approval. ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 52-2000. 12. MOTION TO WAIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY USER FEE FOR �INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 13: Mr. Burns, City Manager, that Independent School District No. 13 has informed the City that it intends to replace a fiber optic cable between Columbia Heights High School and North Park Elementary School. The City's right-of-way management ordinance would require them to pay a$1.00 per foot user fee, or an amount that is estimated at $4,200. Since it is staff's position that the right-of-way management ordinance was not intended to apply to public schools, but to private organizations that make a profit by using City right-of-way for their equipment, pipes, cables, poles, etc., staff recommended that the user fee be waived. However, staff asked the District to comply with other applicable provisions of the ordinance. Staff recommended Council's approval. WAIVED RIGHT-OF-WAY USER FEE FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 13. 13. APPOINTMENTS (CITY EMPLOYEES): Mr. Burns, City Manager, stated that staff recommended the appointment of John Berg for the position of Assistant Chief/Operations. John has served the Fridley Fire Department for the last thirteen years. In the last six of these years, he has been a full- time firefighter. He is certified as a Hazardous Materials Specialist and an Emergency Medical Technician. John is also one of five members on the City's Chemical Assessment Team and a Fire Instructor. As Assistant Chief, John will be an incident commander at fire emergencies. He will also be responsible for fire planning, firefighter training, and fire fighter performance evaluation. Mr. Burns stated that staff also recommended the appointment of Ralph Messer as the new Fire Marshal. Ralph has served the Fridley Fire Department since June of 1968. Since 1994, he has served as the part-time defacto manager of the City's rental inspection program. Ralph has had many years of Fire Department training and experience. His training has included special courses on housing inspection and fire inspection. As Fix� v � 0 .� . � FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 7 Marshal, he will coordinate the Department's inspection programs. He will also be responsible for review of building plans and will serve on the City's Development Review Committee. Mr. Burns stated that in addition to the two Fire Department appointments, staff recommended the appointment of Greg Kottsick as Sewer Supervisor. Greg has served the City during the last twelve years in sewer maintenance. He has also served as acting Sewer Supervisor during periods of absence by the current Sewer Supervisor. He has a degree in Waste Water Management from St. Cloud Technical College. APPOINTED JOHN BERG TO ASSISTANT CHIEF/OPERATIONS, RALPH MESSER TO FIRE MARSHAL, AND GREG KOTTSICK TO SEWER SUPERVISOR. 14. CLAIMS: APPROVED CLAIM NOS. 93746 THROUGH 94136 15. LICENSES: APPROVED THE LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE WITH THE LICENSE CLERK. 16. ESTIMATES: APPROVED ESTIMATES AS FOLLOWS: Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza Office Building 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432-4381 Services Rendered as City Prosecuting Attorney for the Month of March, 2000 $ 19,520.00 Ron Kassa Construction 6005 - 250`� Street East Elko, NIN 55020 Miscellaneous Cor�crete Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Repair Project No. 330 Estimate No. 3 $ 5,957.97 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2000 PAGE 8 � W.B. Miller, Inc. 6701 Norris Lake Road Elk River, MN 55330 Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000-1 Estimate No. 1 ADOPTION OF AGENDA: $ 99,651.44 MOTION by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the agenda with the addition of the approval of the City Council meeting minutes of May 22, 2000 placed after Item No. 17 of New Business. Seconded by Councilmember Billings. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. OPEN FORUM,VISITORS: No persons in the audience spoke. NEW BUSINESS: 17. APPOINTMENTS TO CITY OF FRIDLEY COMMISSIONS: Mayor Jorgenson stated that there are a number of openings on the City Commissions. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to appoint the following people to the Commissions: Susan Jackson to the Appeals Commission. Barbara Kovacic to the Environmental Quality and Energy Commission. Dr. Ellen Raker to the Human Resources Commission. Brad Sielaff to the Cable Television Commission. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mayor Jorgenson stated that there are still a couple of other commissions with vacancies. The Environmental Quality and Energy Commission and the Human Resources Commission have an additional position to be filled. There are five openings on the Charter Commission. The members of the Charter Commission are not appointed by the City Council, but appointed by a District Judge. The Charter Commission takes a look at the constitution for the City of Fridley and makes recommendations for any changes to it. If any individuals are interested in serving on . 1 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26 2000 PAGE 9 the Charter Commission please send a letter to the City Manager in care of the Charter Commission Chair, Suzanne Alvite Warren. Ms. Alvite Warren stated that the Charter Commission moves slowly and takes a long time to consider the Charter. The changes presented this evening represent about two years of work. The Charter Commission meets eight times per year. The first meeting is in September. They do not meet in December. The last meeting is in May. If anybody is interested please contact the City. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Citv Council meetin� of Mav 22, 2000. Mayor Jorgenson stated that after the Legislative update, she made two points. The first is that she thanked the legislators for eliminating the levy limits for the City and supporting that. The second point is that she also reminded them that the City currently pays sales t� and would not be enjoying the rebate of the sales tax paid to the State of Minnesota. She encouraged the legislators to look at that at the next legislative session. MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to approve the changes made to the minutes of the May 22, 2000, City Council meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 18. INFOR1VIAi., S CATUS REPORTS: Councilmember Bolkcom asked Ms. Dacy, Community Development Director, if they had all the dates set up for the neighborhood meetings about the commuter rail. Ms. Dacy stated that the date would be Wednesday, August 3. The location is still being determined. Councilmember Bolkcom asked Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, if there was any further information about the Riverview Heights project. . Mr. Flora stated that they are trying to find a contractor who can jack in a new drain into � Springbrook Creek. 0 Mayor Jorgenson stated that there, are a couple of other projects that are ongoing. She asked if there is an action with MnDOT for the University Avenue noise wall project. Mr. Flora stated that MnDOT has had some problems designing the noise wall between University Avenue and 43`a Avenue. They will be advertising this for a late fall award and next spring construction: � r FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26 2000 PAGE 10 1 Mayor Jorgenson asked if MnDOT was going to notify the residents. Mr. Flora stated that MnDOT will notify all the residents abutting that section. Councilmember Bolkcom asked if the bikeway/walkway crossing on Mississippi Street would be completed soon. Mr. Flora stated that the bridge will have a redesigned fence on it to protect people from falling off and should be done within the next couple of weeks. ADJOURN: MOTION by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Councilmember Bolkcom. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAyOR JORGENSON DECLARED THE JUNE 26, 2000, CITY COLTNCIL MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:58 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Signe L. Johnson Recording Secretary Nancy J. Jorgenson Mayor � � AGENDA ITEM � CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 CfTY OF FRIDLEY Date: 6/29/00 � To: William Burns, City Manager �,� From: Paul Bolin, Planner Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director RE: VAR #00-15 (Vision Woodworking Variance) M-00-112 INTRODUCTION Vision Woodworking, 7890 Hickory Street, is seeking to decrease the required front yard setback from 35' to 8' along their property on 79th Avenue. 79th Avenue ends in a cul-de-sac, at the RR tracks adjoining the property. APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION At the June 28, 2000 Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for VAR #00-15. After a brief discussion a motion was made to recommend approval of the variance request with stipulations as presented by staff. The motion carried unanimously. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends the City Council concur with the Appeals Commission recommendation of approval for VAR #00-15. 1 . ! : AGENDAITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 CffY OF FRIDLEY Date: 6/29/00 � To: Wiiliam Burns, City Manager��i From: Paul Bolin, Planner Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director RE: VAR #00-15 (Vision Woodworking Variance) M-00-112 INTRODUCTION Vision Woodworking, 7890 Hickory Street, is seeking to decrease the required front yard setback from 35' to 8' along their property on 79th Avenue. 79th Avenue ends in a cul-de-sac, at the RR tracks adjoining the properiy. ApPEALS COMMISSION ACTfON At the June 28, 2000 Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for VAR #00-15. After a brief discussion a motion was made to recommend approval of the variance request with stipulations as presented by staff. The motion carried unanimously. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends the City Council concur with the Appeals Commission recommendation of approval for VAR #00-15. r L City of Fridley Land Use Application June 28, 2000 VAR-00-15 GENERAL INF4RMATION SPECIAL INFURMATION Applicant: Donald J. Gamboni Vision Woodworldng 7890 Hickory Street NE Fridley, NIN 55432 Requested Action: Variance Purpose: To reduce front yard setback to 8'. _ Existinng Zoning: S-3 (Onaway Dishict) Location: 7890 Hickory Street Size: 101,614 square feet 2.33 acres Existing Land Use: Vision Woodworldng. Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: N: Park Construction & S-3 E: Industrial & M-2 S: Industrial & M-2 W: RR Tracks & R-3 Comprehensive Plan Conformance: Consistent with Plan Zoning Ordinance Confomlance: Section 205.25.6.D.(1) requires a front yard setback of 35'. Zoning History: 1911 - Lot is platted. 1978 — Building constructed. 1984 — Addition. 1989 - Addition. Legal Description of Property: Lots 1-12, Blk 4, Onaway Addition Public Utilities: Vision Woodworking is connected. Transportation: • 79`'' Avenue provides access to site. Physical Characteristics: Urban landscaping. SUMMARY" OF PROJECT Vision Woodworking is seeking to decrease the required front yard setback from 35' to 8' along 79`h Avenue. 79`h Avenue ends in a cul de sac, at the RR tracks adjoining the properiy. SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP "We do not feel that this would be a detriment to the business park and can point out several instances where building in the business park are not built within the setback requirements. We would also like to point out that the Planned Unit Development guidelines for this development allow for creativeness when the business in the park are faced with growth related expansion issues. " SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS City Staff has no recommendation on this variance request as it is within previously granted dimensions. • Similar variance was granted in 1990. . VAR 90-31 7786 Beech Street NE • Setback reduced from 35' to 8'. CITY COUNCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE CC-7/10/00 2 (area of proposed expansion� VAR #00-15 REQUEST Vision Woodworking, 7890 Hickory Street, is seeking to decrease the required front yard setback from 35' to 8' along their property on 79`'' Avenue. 79`� Avenue ends in a cul de sac, at the RR tracks adjoining the properiy. ANALYSIS Vision Woodworking is a manufacture of commercial store fixtures, interiois and millwork Vision Woodworking currently employs 50 people in their building in Fridley. Since 1995 sales have increased from $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. To accommodate the growth, Vision spent $250,000 last year renovating their interior to accommodate their growing staff. They have been forced to rent warehouse space to accommodate their tremendous growth. The variance, if granted, would increase their space by almost 1/3 and allow for future growth at this locarion. The addition would seamlessly match the existing facility and will replace the metal tcuck and dust collection structure currently existing along the north side of their building. Vision Woodworking will rework their parking area so that it still exceeds the code required number of parking stalls. The request to reduce the front yard setback from 35' to 8' is within previously granted dimensions. The Onaway industrial district was platted in 1911 and many of the businesses in this industrial area were on non-conforming lots. In order to recognize these unique lots as confomring and in order to encourage expansion, investment, and industrial development in the Ona�vay Addition area the City created a special zoning district "S-3" for this area. The granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the Onaway industrial district. The petitioner originally proposed vacating the cul-de-sac portion of 79`h Avenue, and had support from Burlington Northern railroad to do so, but another adjoining landowner did not wish to vacate 79`h Avenue. The street vacation would have eliminatec� th;� �a,;a„�P 3 . RECOMMENDATIONS City Staff has no recommendation on this variance request as it is within previously granted dimensions. • Similar variance was granted in 1990. • VAR 90-31 7786 Beech Street NE Setback reduced from 35' to 8'. STIPULATIONS If the Appeais Commission were to grant this variance request, staff recommends that the following stipulations be attached 1. Petitioner shall obtain any required permits prior to beginning construction. 2. Parking lot to meet Code requirements for paving, curbing, painting, and number of stalls as shown on site plan dated S/25/00. 3. Building of expansion shall be�nished to seamlessly match the materials and architectural character of the existing building. 0 r CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 28, 2000 3. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST, VAR #00-15, BY VISION WOODWORKING, INC.: Per Section 205.25.06.D.(1) of the Fridley Zoning Code, to reduce the front yard setback from 35 fee to 8 feet to allow the construction of an addition on Lots 1- 12, Block 4, Onaway Addition, including vacated alley adjoining, except that part taken for street purposes (complete legal on file), generally located at 7890 Hickory Street. MOTION by Mr. Tynjala to open the public hearing and waive the reading. Seconded by Mr. Jones. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 7:53 P.M. Mr. Bolin stated that Vision Woodworking is seeking to reduce the required front yard setback from 35 feet to 8 feet along 79th Avenue in order to construct a building expansion. The reason for this request is that the business has increased and is a growing company that needs more space. They tried to vacate that portion of 79�', the railroad has also gone along with that request. The railroad has said that 79th will never cross the tracks there. One of the adjoining property owners does not wish to vacate 79in That left the only option to seek the variance reducing the required front yard setback along 79�h from 35 feet down to 8 feet. 8 feet setback still leaves the building about 20 feet back from the edge of the curb. The lot to the north is just part of Park Construction. The only users on this portion of 79th is Vision Woodworking itself. The petitioner's hardship summary states "We do not feel that this would be a detriment to the business park and can point out several instances where building in the business park are not built within the setback requirements. We would also like to point out that the Planned Unit Development guidelines for this development allow for creativeness when the business in the park are faced with growth related expansion issues." Mr. Bolin stated that the application that Vision Woodworking submitted to us is probably the most complete application the City has ever received. They provided colored drawings of how the expansion would look on the building. Everything will be architecturally tied in. They will have the appropriate landscaping to meet our code requirements. This expansion also has a mezzanine level on it. This will meet their needs for the amount of space that they need. This expansion will replace the semi- trailer attached to the building. Staff has no recommendation as it is within previously granted dimensions. A similar variance was granted up in this area in 1990. It was at 7786 Beech Street where the front yard setback was reduced from 35 feet to 8 feet on a corner lot. Ms. Jackson asked Mr. Bolin what the nearest east street of Hickory was. 5 Mr. Bolin stated that it was Beech Street. Ms. Jackson asked if it was west of East River Road and north of University. Mr. Kuechle stated that it was west of University between University and the railroad tracks. Mr. Kuechle asked if there were any fire code issues. A building east of University Avenue had some issues of building too close to the lot line. Mr. Bolin stated that had a building immediately adjacent across the p�operty line. Here you have 20 feet to the curb and at least a 66 foot right-of-way for 79�'. That whole po�tion of Park Construction abutting it is just a lot. The Fire Marshall and the Building Inspector have looked at the plans that were submitted for the variance request and no red flags were raised with them. They were in support of this. The petitioners, Don Gamboni (owner) and his architect, stated that Mr. Gamboni is very positive about improving the environment and the City of Fridley should be happy to have a property owner willing to make the improvements they are planning. They are trying to move their dust collector and chip bucket to the back so it will be totally screened from the front of their building. The problem of hardship is really hazardous hardship. There is the railroad track on one side and a 48 inch storm sewer with a 72 inch sanitary and a 24 inch high pressure gas main under their easement and of course the water. Overhead they have a restriction because they cannot go upward except in one area because of the power lines. NSP has told us that we have to ground all steel and workers installing the steel on the roof will be subject to several inconvenient shocks. They are restricted on the back line and cannot go any farther to the front of the building. Staff has told them that there is a 35 foot setback and there are three front yards on each cul-de-sac and the front yard facing to the east. The ordinance for the side yard setbacks states that it should be in five feet with some exceptions. The exceptions affecting us would be the side yard that abuts the street or the corner. The code states that the setback for a side yard next to a street is 25 feet and the City is encouraging us to utilize the property that is available. They permit a generous amount of building which is forty percent (40%) and we are under that. We believe we meet all the requirements that the City has and intend to meet all the building and fire codes. The north wall of the building will be constructed with a twelve inch concrete block. Mr. Kuechle asked if he had any problems with the stipulations. The petitioner's architect stated that they agree to all of them. � MOTION by Mr. Jones to close the public hearing. Seconded by Ms. Jackson. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:07 P.M. Mr. Kuechle stated that this is a straightforward request and they have met the spirit of the requirements for parking and lot coverage being under forty percent (40%). It is in a fairly remote area backed up against a railroad track and does not have a damaging impact on the neighborhood. He would be in favor of recommending approval. Mr. Jones stated that he agrees. He thinks it is an attractive building and would be in favor of the variance. Mr. Tynjala stated that he concurs and it is a well put together package. The proposal is consistent with the City's desire to encourage growth. Ms. Jackson stated that she agrees. MOTION by Mr. Jones to approve Variance Request, VAR #00-15 to reduce the required front yard setback from 35 feet to 8 feet with the stipulations as follows: 1. Petitioner shall obtain any required permits prior to beginning construction. 2. Parking lot to meet Code requirements for paving, curbing, painting, and number of stalls as shown on site plan dated 5/25/00. 3. Building of expansion shall be finished to seamlessly match the materials and architectural character of the existing building. Seconded by Ms. Jackson. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mr. Kuechle stated that this has to go to the City Council on July 10. Their recommendation to City Council is that they grant the variance request. 7 / � cxnr oF FRIDLEY Date: 6/29/00 AGENDAITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 To: William Burns, City Manager �r�� From: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Directo� Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Paul Bolin, Planner RE: Planning Commission action on SP #00-05 M-00-113 INTRODUCTION Howard Tappe, Jr., 7601 East River Road, is requesting a special use permit to allow the construction of a 720 square foot accessory building. The building will be used for vehicle parking and storage. Accessory buildings over 240 square feet are a permitted sperial use. The existing garage, shed, and the proposed accessory building are a total of 1,350 square feet, which is 50 square feet less than the total allowed by Code. An official survey of the property indicates that the existing home is setback only 6.17' from the south side yard. Code requires a 10' side yard setback for living areas. Though the detached garage will meet all setback requirements, staff strongly recommends that the petitioner obtain a variance to recognize his existing non-conformity prior to the occurrence of any natural disasters that could possibly cause severe damage to the home and not allow the petitioner to repair or rebuild in the same location using the existing foundation. A stipulation has been added that requires the petitioner to obtain a variance for the existing home prior to any improvements or expansions being made to the existing home/attached garage structure. : Memorandum PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION At the April 19, 2000 Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for SP #00-05. After a brief discussion, the Planning Commission endorsed staff's recommendation for approval. A motion was made to recommend approval of special use permi#, SP #00-05, with stipulations presented by staff and an additional stipulation requiring a survey of the lot prior to City Council approval. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION The City has already extended the 60 day date on this request one time to allow the petitioner ample time to have a survey completed. The second 60 day time frame expires July 15th, therefore, action on this item is required at the July 10'h City Council meeting. City Staff recommends that the City Council concur with the Planning Commission and grant the proposed Special Use Permit, SP #00-05 with the following stipulations, as the required survey has now been submitted. 1. Petitioner shall install Code required hard su►face driveway. 2. All necessary permits shall be obtained from the City prior to construction. 3. The structure shall not be used for a home occupation. 4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City. 5. Total square footage of all accessory structures must not exceed 1,400 square feet. s. The siding and roof materials shall match the exterior of the existing home. �. If home is to be modified in any way, petitioner must obtain variance to recognize the existing side yard setback non-conformity. (10' setback required for living area, existing home has only 6.17') E City of Fridley Land Use Application SP #00-05 April 19, 2000 GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION Applicant: Howazd R. Tappe, Jr. 7601 East River Road Fridley, MN 55432 Requested Action: Special Use Pernut to allow a second accessory structure in excess of 240 square feet. Existing Zoning: R-1 (Single Family Residential) Location: 7601 East River Road Lot Size: 60,000 square feet 1.37 acres Existing Land Use: Single family home. Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: N: Single Family & R-1 E: Single Family & R-1 S: Single Family & R-1 4V: Single Family & R-1 Comprehensive Plan Conformance: Consistent with Plan Zoning Ordinance Conformance: Sections 205.07.1.C.(1) requires a special use pernut to allow accessory buildings other than the first accessory building, over 240 square feet. Zoning History: 1941 - Lot is platted. Pre- 1949 - Home is built. Legal Description of Property: Lot 8, Aud. Rev. Subdivision #77 Public Utilities: Property is connected to City utilities. Trat�sportation: East River Road provides access to site. Physical Characteristics: Lot contains home and existing garage. SUMMARY OF PROJECT Howard Tappe, Jr., petitioner, is requesting a special use pemut to allow the construction of a 720 square foot accessory building. The building will be used strictly for vehicle parking and storage. SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit, with stipz�lations. Second accessory buildings over 240 square feet are a pemutted special use in the R-1 zoning district, provided the total square footage of all accessory buildings do not exceed 1,400 square feet. The total of all accessory buildings, existing and proposed, is 1,350 square feet. CITY COUNCIL ACTION n�ra� R �nnn 10 (Portion of home & existing garage) Staff Report Prepared by: Paul Bolin SP #00-05 Analvsis Howard Tappe, Jr., petitioner, is requesting a special use pernut to allow the construction of a 720 square foot accessory building. The building will be used for vehicle parking and storage. Accessory buildings over 240 square feet are a pernutted special use. The existing garage, shed, and the proposed accessory building are a total of 1,350 square feet, which is 50 square feet less than the total allowed by Code. The location of this accessory structure is well suited for this site and no variances are needed. Therefore, staff recommends approval of this special use pemut. The picture on this page indicates that there are two sheds on this properiy, one of which may need to be removed. The total square footage of all accessory structures located on this property must not exceed 1,400 square feet. The site attached site plan indicates that the petitioner is moving the 216' foot shed south of it's cuirent location and placing the new garage 41' east of the existing garage, 3' from the northerly properry line. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the special use permit subject to the following stipulations: 1. Petitioner shall install Code required hard surface driveway. 2. All necessary pemuts shall be obtained from the City prior to construction. 3. The structure shall not be used for a home occupation. 4. All vehicles shall be stored on a hard surface as approved by the City. 5. Total square footage of all accessory structures must not exceed 1,400 square feet. 6. 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CITY COUNCIL PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL At the April 24, 2000 Ciry Council meeting a motion was made to approve the preliminary plat with the following stipulations. 1) A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted anc� approved by the City's engineering staff prior to the issuance of any building permits; 2) The parl�ng lot shall be constructed to code standards; 3) The amount of brick used on the building shall resemble original ophon B as submitted on March 31, 2000; 4) A code re�quired fence shall be extended along the entire east side of the property; 5) All elements of the . building must meet the current building code and be approved by the City Building Official; � Screening berm on west side of property must meet the zoning code ' requirement for height; 'n . The petitioner shall submit a utility plan prior to the issuance of any building permits; 8) The petitioner shall pay applicable park dedication fees of $750 per unit prior to the issuance of the building permit; 9) Final landscape plan must meet code requirements for number of and sizes of plantings and must be approved by City staff prior to the issuance of any building permits; 10) All green space must have irrigation installed and be sprinkled; 11) The proposed walkway shall be concrete; 12) A 12 foot utility and drainage easement shall be granted along the entire eastern� edge of the property prior to final plat; 13) A 10 foot utility and drainage 14 Memorandum easement shall be granted along the entire southern edge of the property prior to final plat; 14) A storm pond maintenance agreement shall be filed with the City prior to issuance of a building permit; and 15) The petitioner shall comply with all state regulations regarding townhome associations. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution authorizing approval of this final plat request. 15 � � 0 � RESOLUTION NO. -2000 RESOLUTION APPROVING A PLAT, $.S. #00-01 (TALIA'S TOWNHOMES), BY 1�IIt• TIMOTHY JAWOR TO REPLAT PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CRSATING 7 LOTS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF 6 OWNER OCCUPII3D TOWNiiOME IINITS, GENERALLY LOCATED 7411 tJNIVERSITY AVi3NUE WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 5, 2000, and recommended approval of said plat; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for TALIAS TOWNHOMES at the April 24, 2000, meeting with stipulations attached as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, a copy of the plat TALIAS TOWNHOMES has been attached as Exhibit B. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the Final Plat for TALIAS TOWNHOMES and directs the petitioner to record plat at Anoka County within six months of this approval or such approval shall be null and void. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THES CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS lOth DAY OF JULY, 2000. ATTEST: DEBRA A. SKOGEN - CITY CLERK NANCY J. JORGENSON - MAYOR 16 � Page 2- Resolution -2000 - TALIAS TOWNHOMES EXHIBIT A 1) A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted and approved by the City's engineering staff prior to the issuance of any building permits. 2) The parking lot shall be constructed to code standards. 3) The amount of brick used on the building shall resemble original option B as submitted on March 31, 2000. 4) A code required fence shall be extended along the entire east side of the property. 5) All elements of the building must meet the current building code and be approved by the City Building Official. 6) Screening berm on west side of property must meet the zoning code requirement for height. 7) The petitioner shall submit a utility plan prior to the issuance of any building permits. 8) The petitioner shall pay applicable park dedication fees of $750 per unit prior to the issuance of the building permit. 9) Final landscape plan must meet code requirements for number of and sizes of plantings and must be approved by City staff prior to the issuance of any building permits. 10) All green space must have irrigation installed and be sprinkled. 11) The proposed walkway shall be concrete. 12) A 12 foot utility and drainage easement shall be granted along the entire eastern edge of the property prior to final plat. 13) A 10 foot utility and drainage easement shall be granted along the entire southern edge of the property prior to final plat. 14) A storm pond maintenance agreement shall be filed with the City prior to issuance of a building permit. 15) The petitioner shall �comply with all state regulations regarding townhome associations. � 17 . . . 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SUMMARY Medtronic has submitted drawings indicating that there will be two wall mounted signs in this first phase of construction. Both of the signs will be 5.5' in height, 28' in length, internally lit and finished in blue. One sign will be mounted to the new neurological building, facing I-694, and the other sign will be mounted on a retaining wall above the pond located along the entrance drive. All directional signage located within the campus will be 4 sq. ft. or less in size as required by Code. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends approval of the proposed signage plan for Medtronic's new world headquarters, with the following stipulation: 1. Petitioner, will obtain necessary permits prior to the installation of any wall or monument signs. 19 = � 0 06/29/00 THU 09:14 FA% 6125869130 �, �'y.� 1l � � � June 29, 2000 Mr. Paul Holin City ofFridley 6431 Uaivetsity Ave N.E. Fridley,l�IN 55432 Re: Exteriar Signage Package McGoush C�joo2 Medtronic, Inc. 3850 Victoria Street N � Shoreview, MN 55126.2978 USA www.medtronic.com tel 612.514.4000 Dear Paul, Medtronic is ProposinB to install twa carporate ideatificatian sigas at our new Worid Headquacters. One sign will be placed on the south �ce of the N�rological facility (facing 694), ti�e other on the pond wall (facing I�ighway 65). 'I�e signs wili consist of individual, internally illuminated, neon channclletters• Face of the letters will be blue in color. Overall size of the signs will be approximately 28' long by 5'6„ tall. Future identification signs may be tequiral with e°Y d�laPt°ent of the west half of the site. We may also consider the nead for monument signs at the entrat►ces to the site, but oone ace proposed at this rime. We will also be instatling informational signs along the parkway and around aut buildings for visitor wayfinding, These signs will all be less than four square fcet• 'Thac�k yau for your time and considecation. ReBards, . es Dciessen oject Manager W/hen Life Depends on Medical Teehnology20 Commission #: 1941-009-00 See Site Plan #: 3 C618 S(��;;�ilP�'�1[!1�0�N�? sign size: 12'w x 12'h post size: 2' square install: 42' above grade to top of cinni � , Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-pp total quantity:l9 """ ' ' quan6ty:13 version message location '�" '� `. ` .:;� vtewin` diie�ttom �z;� . � .., 7•1-1 No Neurological Parking lot FACING WEST Parking 7.1-2 No Neurological Parking Lot FACING SOUTH Parking 7.1-3 No Neurological Parking Lot FACING EAST Parking 7.1-4 No Near Helix � Entry Orive FACING SOUTH Parking 7.1-5 No Near Helix � Entry Drive FAC�NG WEST Parking 7.1-6 No Near Helix � Entry Drive FACING WEST Parking 7.1-7 No Near Helix � Entry �rive FACING NORTH Parking 7.1-8 No Along Entry Drive FACING WEST Parking 7.1-9 No Along Entry Drive FACING EAST Parking 7.1-t0 No Along Entry Drive FACING SOUTHWEST Parking 7.1-11 No Along Entry Drive FACING SOUTHWEST Parking 7.1-12 No Along Entry Drive FACING SOUTH Parking 7.1-13 No Along Entry Drive FACING NORTH Parking 7.3-1 7.3-2 7.3-3 SIGN 7.2 , message , "': � •< location, ° ��-��`� ._.P;• Exit Neurological Parking Lot SIGN 7.3 ma sags�°�=� `�� '�« " � ,ocaiic�-: �', �'� ,�� s ��, Stop Neurological Parking Lot Buckie up. You are Medtronic's Most Valuable Asset. Stop Deliveries Stop Entry Drive Intersection at Medtronic 2'1 FACING SOUTH FACING NORTH FACING NORTH FACING NORTH 5/12J00 � . SIGN Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-00 SIGN 7.5 Helix � Drive � FACING EAST 2�1 5/12/00 Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-00 ` SIGN 8.1 Guest �Helix � Drive SIGN 8.2 arrow m e " locatio� `° � �4; ,,. left Neurological Medtronic Pkwy 3rd Intersection Guest Right side of Road FACING EAST viewtn directi� FACING WEST SIGN 8.3 q�, arrow message location : ; =.. < viewing direct� right Guest Main Intersection Medtronic Pkwy FACING EAST Main Right side of Road SIGN 8.4 areow up SIGN 8.5 version anow '8.5-1 right 8.5-2 right SIGN 8.6 version " = anow 8.6-1 left 8.6-2 left SIGN 8.7 arccw , � : right message location viewing direction ' Neurological Just South of Neurologicai Parking Lot FACING SOUTH Guest Right side of sidewalk Entry quan6ty:02 message locatton viewing directton''" ` Neurological Neurological Parking Lot FACING WEST Guest Parking Neurologicai Neurological Parking Lot FACING EAST - -�- .�� , �,.a� Neurologicai Neurological Parking Lot Guest Parking Neuroiogical Neurological Parking Lot Guest Deliveries Medtronic Pkwy � Deliveries 3 23 FACING WEST FACING EAST FACING EAST 5/12/00 sign size: 18'w x 18'h post size: 3' square install: 72' above grade to top of SIGN 9.1 ar�ow �r� .�� :. mas'sP Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-00 tota� left Employee Medtronic Pkwy 3rd Intersection Parking Right side of Road up/left Deliveries SIGN 9.2 arrow m locatlon _:-��`��..��. u up/right Guest Medtronic Pkwy � West Ramp Entrance Parking right Employee Parking SIGN 9.3 anow messa e locatton right Guest Medtronic Pkwy � East Ramp Entrance Parking right Employee Parking SIGN 9.4 arrow messa locatlon Ieft Food Deliveries � Commons Service right Other Deliveries FACING WEST FACING EAST vlewing dlrection'� FACING EAST viewing direction . - FACING SOUTH SIGN 9.5 4�� ar�ow N :,�. .-< - -.. .- -n �.:� tocattoe '� . -�x �;��' ��,.;�W ; . '. vievrtn `iflre�UU left Employee Second Intersection Medtronic Pkwy FACING WEST Pa�lcing Right Side of Road ___ left Guest Parking SIGN 9.6 �ar�oi�=� . ��=�.��._ : �<,.�..� :F� I°oixtfon �.�� left Guest Main Intersection Medtronic Pkwy up up Main Entry Right Side of Road Deliveries Employee 4 24 FACING WEST 5/12J00 0 Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-00 sign size: 18'w x 24'h total quantity:01 post size: 3' square instail: 72' above grade to top of sign SIGN 10.1 quantiry:Ot .,�..� � �� , -,.�:�-� . , �-- . .. .. _ �..� � anow �" ;:�-,� �, _ X � m ,,� ,.,.�. ; tocatfon: vtewln °'�t`. . right Neurological Second Intersection Medtronic Pkwy FACING EAST Guest Entry Right Side of Road up/right Deliveries up Employee Parking �P Guest Main Entry 5 25 5/12/00 0 0 � � ■ 0 e 0 Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-pp sign size: 12'w x 12'h total quantity:02 post size: 2' square install: 36' above grade to top of sign SIGN 11.1 quantiry:o2 .£,� � � � � _ . _ _ _ _.. .._ _ 11.1-1 handicap chair Neurological Parking Lot FACING EAST t 1.1-2 handicap chair Neurological Parking Lot FACING EAST _ 2� sntioo sign size: 12'w x 12'h no post install: above doodcentered Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-00 � total c � 7 5/12/00 27 � Medtronic Exterior Sign Schedule I MEDTRONIC:1941-009-00 sign size: 12'w x 12'h total quantity:02 no post install: to left of door � 60' high to the center of sign SIGN 13.1 quantiry:ol r , q � � m � � � . . _ . t'°�"' o�: � � Call for assistance D 112.4 FACING WEST SIGN 13.2 quantity:o� � �. ..�. . �... _ � . , . messags a�e�. � x�:�* racatlon ��r y„ �`aw� �d.. " o � Kitchen deliveries onlv F 107.1 FACING EAST g 5/12/00 Z� � CfTY OF FRIDLEY AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 Date: 6/30/00 To: William Burns, City Manager ��' ` From: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Paul Bolin, Planner RE: Amendment to the Comp. Sign Plan for Moon Plaza M-00-118 INTRODUCTION In 1991, the City Council approved a comprehensive sign plan for Moon Plaza (6201-6269 University Avenue NE). The sign plan approved in 1991 stated that the size of the tenant sign panels was to be 36" x 192". Apparently the language in the sign plan was a mistake, as the actual panels installed are 42" x 218". Valley Investment & Management Inc., property owner, is requesting an amendment to the sign plan to correct this mistake and recognize the 42" x 218" panels as the required panel sizes for this building. SUMMARY Code Section 214.14, requires shopping centers and multiple tenant building to have a comprehensive sign plan approved by the City. The purpose of this requirement is to assure that centers have a well planned, aesthetically pleasing appearance. The 1991 sign plan is inaccurate and this amendment will only reflect what has been in place for the past 9 years. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment to the Moon Plaza Comprehensive Sign Plan with the following stipulations: 1. All businesses in building shall obtain sign permits prior to any modifications or replacement of existing signs. 2. No off premises signs allowed, as per sign code. 3. All temporary signs must meet setback requirements and no signs shall be placed in the boulevard (public right of way). m MOON PLAZA 6201-6269 University Avenue North East EXTERIOR SIGN REGULATION The lessor has furnished a four-foot high light bo� which e�ends the full frontage of Moon Plaza. The light box is erected of aluminum backing and sides with a white Lexa.n panel with eight light tubes for the placing of sigh lettering. Each tenant leasing space with front exposure only is entitled to use the sign for display. The specifications for placing lettering on the Lexan panel are as follows: Tenant copy must be 3M or like vinyl applied to the first suiface of the Lexan panel. Color to be choice of the tenant. 2. All displays will be for illumination, which the tenant shall bear responsibility of repairing, maintaining, and securing permits. Each tenant shall bear the responsibility of maintaining and keeping the display lit, in a neat and workmanship like manner. This includes but is not limited to replacement either of the Lexan panels or letters cracked, missing or in unsatisfactory condition as determined by lessor. This responsibility for maintaining the sign and its lettering will be preformed by the Lessor. The lessor will then billed back to the tenant as a common area maintenance item. 4. No display may protrude above or below the light panel. No off premises, signs ma.y be displayed with out written approval of the lessor. .:_---. 6. No display signs on sides or rear of building without written permission from lessor. 7. No tenant shall paint any signs on the building. No tenant sha.11 place any signs on the boulevard without written permission from lessor. -- -------- ___-------------- _---- -------- --- - .___ _-- Each tenant will have a 42" X 218" foot sign panel. 10. Tenant must submit to the landlord for approval three copies of detailed drawings indicating layout and colors for a written approval. The lessor must approve the vendor used to produce and install the sign. 1 l. Tenant copy shall consist of store identification only-tenants proper name and major product or service offered. Corporate logos, emblems, shields, and similar identifying devices shall be permitted. 12. . The tenant will be responsible for obta.ining its permit from the city of Fridley. 30 - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Memorandum DATE: July 6, 2000 � TO: William W. Burns, City Manager� FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Approve Contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. for NCDA Station Area Process BACKGROUND On June 26, 2000, the City Council passed a resolution agreeing to complete a Station Area Process for the potential location of a park and ride facility in Fridley for the Northstar Corridor. The purpose of this process is to determine if the City should approve park and ride/station facilities at the proposed location on 61 St Avenue and 61 St Way on both sides of the railroad tracks near Main Street. PROPOSED PROCESS The process will include an informational meeting for residents and businesses surrounding the site on August 2, 2000, and the City will be processing a Comprehensive Plan Amendment that will include a public hearing in front of the Planning Commission and approval/disapproval of a resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan by the Council. The Planning Commission would conduct a public hearing at its regular meeting on August 16, 2000. Depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission meeting, the City Council would decide if it would have another public hearing at the end of August or at the first meeting in September. The gymnasium at the Community Center was reserved for the evening of August 2, 2000 (the same location as the Vision Meetings in 1998). The outcome of the process is to produce a written "amendment" to the City's Comprehensive Plan. The language to be included in the plan would not only incorporate issues identified by the public but would also establish the City's goals for the station area �n a variety of topics. The topics may include bus and shuttle connections, pedestrian and bikeway connections, site design guidelines for the park and ride facilities, future land use policies, transit oriented design guidelines, and others that may arise during the process. 31 REQUEST The NCDA hired a land use and economic development consultant team to determine the land use opportunities and the economic benefits that the commuter rail project and its station areas may generate. IBI Inc. was hired in conjunction with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. (Mark Koegler). IBI Inc. is a transportation consulting firm that specializes in mass transit systems and transit oriented station area design. They subcontracted with another marketing and economic development specialist to assist them with the economic analysis. The NCDA's contract includes some amount of services to each of the cities for station area planning services; however, in order to implement the extent of the process described above, the City must contract separately with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. to complete the process. Attached is a proposed contract for these services in an amount not to exceed $6,000. Mark Koegler is well qualified to complete this process for the City. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached contract with Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. - 32 July 6, 2000 Ms. Barbara Dacy Community Development Director City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Re: Contract for Station Area Process Dear Ms Dacy: This letter proposal outlines a Scope of Services, Fee Schedule and other elements which together constitute an agreement between the City of Fridley, hereinafter referred to as the CITY, and HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC., hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT for professional planning services authorized to assist the City of Fridley with planning services pertaining to the proposed Northstar Commuter Rail Station site in Fridley. The CITY and CONSULTANT agree as set forth below: A. WORK PROGRAMBASIC SERVICES The work program for the project includes the following: Task 1 Kick-Off Meeting with City Staff The first step in the process will be a meeting with City staff to review the project parameters and to identify issues and questions that are likely to be of concern to Fridley residents. Upon identification of issues, HKGi with assistance from IBI Group will assemble appropriate responses and collect and/or assemble graphic materials that will help further help explain plans and issues likely to be of concern. Task 2 Conduct "Mock" Information Meeting Conduct a"mock" public information meeting with City staff and other Fridley representatives to preview the information and to help anticipate other issues that may be raised at the public meeting. Based on the results of the mock information meeting, assemble additional responses to issues and questions likely to be raised at the public information meeting. Task 3 Conduct Public Information Meeting Conduct a public information meeting in a format to be determined with City staff. Present information about the Northstar planning process and specifically about the Fridley station site. The presentation will include information on a variety of land use issues, traff'ic issues 33 and safety issues. Where appropriate, illustrations will be used to covey concepts and ideas. The public information meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 2, 2000. Task 4 Planning Commission Presentation Present Northstar station site information and the results of the public information meeting to the Fridley Planning Commission for review and comment. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 16, 2000. Task 5 City Council Presentation Present Northstar station site information and the results of the public information meeting to the Fridley City Council for review, comment and approval. This meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 28, 2000. Task 6 Ongoing Coordination HKGi will coordinate its work with the Northstar Corridor Development Authority (NCDA) with the station area planning and information process for the City of Fridley. Where appropriate, information and/or meeting time allocated under HKGi's agreement with the NCDA will be applied to the Fridley station area process in order to avoid duplication of efforts and to reduce the cost of planning services to the City of Fridley. B. FEES FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The CITY agrees to pay the CONSULTANT for services rendered as follows: 1. For the CONSULTANT'S Basic Services described above, a fee based on the CONSULTANT'S current hourly rate schedule (see Attachment A) plus incidental expenses not to exceed Six Thousand Dollars ($6,000.00). 2. Statements will be submitted to the CITY on a monthly basis as work is completed and shall be payable within 30 days of receipt by the CITY. 3. The CONSULTANT reserves the right to suspend services if the CITY is delinquent in making payments in accordance with this agreement. C. SCOPE OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES The following services have not been requested by the City but are available, upon authorization, from the CONSULTANT. 1. Meetings in addition to those identified in the Scope of Work 2. Services that are not defined by the Scope of Work. D. CITY'S RESPONSIBILITY The CITY shall be responsible for the following: 1. The assembly of background information. 2. Setting meeting times, locations, and mailings. 34 3. Reproduction of all reports and distribution to the Planning Commission and City Council. E. NONDISCRIMINATION The CONSULTANT agrees not to discriminate by reason of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, or handicap unrelated to the duties of a position, of applicants for employment or employees as to terms of employment, promotion, demotion or transfer, recruitment, layoff or termination, compensation, selection for training, or participation in recreational and educational activities. F. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY During the performance of this Contract, the CONSULTANT, in compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended by Executive Order 11375 and Department of Labor regulations 41 CFR Part 60, shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The CONSULTANT shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants for employment are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion sex, or national origin. Such action shall include but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The CONSULTANT shall post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment notices to be provided by the Government setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. The CONSULTAl�TT shall state that all �ualified applicants will r�ceive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The CONSULTANT shall incorporate the foregoing requirements of this paragraph in all of its subcontracts for program work, and will require all of its subcontractors for such work to incorporate such requirements in all subcontracts for program work. G. TERM, TERMINATION, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS 1. The Term of this agreement shall be concurrent with the work authorized and shall be in accordance with the schedule to be established between the CITY and the CONSULTANT. 2. Termination may be accomplished at any time by written notice ten (10) days prior to termination. This shall not relieve the CITY of its obligation to pay for the full value of the services performed to the date of termination. 3. Neither the CITY nor the CONSULTANT shall assign, sublet, or transfer its interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other. 4. The time schedule shall not apply and/or time extensions will be allowed for any circumstances beyond the control of the CONSULTANT. 5. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota. 35 � . � � H. DISPUTES In the event the CITY and contract, disputes shall be resolved using alternative dispute CONSULTANT are unable to reach agreement under the terms of this resolution (ADR). I. REVOCATION If this Agreement is not signed and accepted by both parties within 90 days of the contract date, it shall become null and void. J. AUTHORIZATION IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY and the CONSULTANT have made and executed this Agreement for Professional Services, This CITY OF FRIDLEY Name Attest: Name day of HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. R. Mark Koegler Attest: Name 36 Title Title President Title Title 2000 ATTACHMENT A HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC. 2000 HOURLY RATES Senior Principal ..................................... $90-135/hr Principal ................................................... $80-95/hr Professional II .......................................... $60-75/hr Professional I ........................................... $45-55/hr Technical ................................................. $35-50/hr Secretarial .................................................... $40/hr Testimony................................................... $150/hr Reimbursable Expenses: Mileage......................................................32¢/mile Photocopying ........................................... 15¢/page Outside Printing ....................................Actual Cost Diazo Printing .......................................Actual Cost Draft Plots ............................................. $5.00 each Vellum Plots ....................................... $10.00 each Color Plots .......................................... $20.00 each � 4 � 0 � � / � CRY OF FRIDLEY TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 William W. Burns, City Manager � A��/ John G. Flora�blic Works Director July 10, 2000 Rice Creek Bank Stabilization Project No. 333 PW00-082 We opened bids on Thursday, June 29, 2000, for stabilizing the banks of Rice Creek between University Avenue and the Burlington Northern raikoad tracks. Fifteen contractors showed interest in the project and we received six bids. The low bidder was W. B. Miller at $61,840. The Rice Creek Watershed District has agreed to fund 50% of the project. The additiona150% is to be split between the residents and the City or $15,460 each. Recommend the City Council receive the bids and award the project to W. B. Miller in the amount of $61,840. JGF:cz Attachment : BID FOR PROPOSALS RICE CREEK BANK STABILIZATION PHASE II PROJECT NO. 333 THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 2000,10:30 A.M. , 9 _� �� ,� � .��.R .� W. B. Miller AIA $61,840 6701 Norris Lake Rd NW Elk River MN 55330 Park Construcrion St. Paul Co. $63,228 7900 Beech St Fridley MN 55432 Jay Brothers Granite Re. $73,400 9218 Lake Drive NE Forest Lake MN 55025 Sunram Construcrion Inc. AIA $81,650 20010 75th Ave N Corcoran MN 55340 Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. Travelers Casualty $92,195 3825 85th Ave N Brooklyn Pazk MN 55433 Dave Perkins Contracting AIA $96,450 14230 Basalt St NW Ramsey MN 55303 CCS Contracting NO BID 1399 l Oth St NW New Brighton MN 55112 F F Jedlicki Inc NO BID 14203 W 62nd St Eden Prairie MN 55346 Fyle's Excavating NO BID 9697 Harding Ave NE Monricello MN 55362 Manufacturers Survey Assoc NO BID 90 Technology Pazkway S Ste 100 Norcross GA 30092 Minnesota Construction NO BID 2316 Jefferson St NE Minneapolis MN 55418 Nadeau Utility Inc. NO BID 5839 Hwy 12 Independence MN 55359 Quest CDN NO BID P O Box 412 Spring Lake Pazk MN 55384 Rice Creek Bank Stabilization Phase II Project No. 333 Page 2 . � / � QTY OF FRIDLEY TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 William W. Burns, City Manager�� John G. Flora�ublic Works Director Jon H. �„�ci aas, Assistant Public Works Director ��rr+ July 10, 2000 Change Order No. 3 to Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 - 1 PW00-083 The attached change order No. 3 to Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 - 1 is for restorarion of the University Avenue East Service Drive boulevazd using seed, mulch and disk anchoring as an altemative to sod. No bid item was included in the project for seeded boulevard restoration. We should see a significant savings by using seed instead of sod through this azea. Net cost of change order No. 3 is $1,650.00 for a revised contract amount of $676,756.80 Recommend the City Council approve Change Order No. 3 to W. B. Miller, Inc. for Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 - 1. JGF/JI�I:cz Attachment 41 m 0 � � . CTTY OF FRIDLEY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 6431 U►�1IVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432 July 10, 2000 W. B. Miller, Inc. 6701 Norris Lake Rd Elk River, MN 55330 SUBJECf: Change Order No. 3, Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 -1 Gentlemen: You aze hereby ordered, authorized, and ins�tructed to modify your contract for the Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 -1 by adding the following work: Addition: Item 1. Seeding including seed, fertilizer, mulch and disk anchoring (1 acre) anti Lump Sum Price 1,650.00 Amount $ 1,650.00 TOTAL ADDITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,650.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDERS: Original Contract Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $658,507.00 Contract Additions - Change Order No.l ....................................... 11,199.80 No.2 ................... .................... 5,400.00 No.3 ......................................... 1,650.00 REVISED CONTRACT AMOLTNf 676 756.80 42 W. B. Miller, Inc. Change Order No. 3 July 10, 2000 Page 2 Submitted and approved by John G. Flora, Public Works Director, on the lOth day of July, 2000. Prepared by Checked by G. Flora, P.E. . irector of Public Works Approved and accepted this day of , 2000 by W. B. Miller, Inc. Greg Holm, Project Coordinator Approved and accepted this Sth day of June, 2000 by CITY OF FRIDLEY Nancy J. Jorgenson, Mayor William W. Burns, City Manager Approved and accepted this day of , 2000 by Metro Division Assistant State Aid Engineer 43 0 ! AGENDA ITEM � COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 GTY OF FRIDLEY CLA1 MS 9A� `I 37 - 94316 .. / � CIT1( OF FRIDLEY AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 Type of License FOOD Mike's Gas and Grocery 6485 East River Road Fridley, MN 55432 � LICENSES Approved By Fee Lou Anne Mihalek Police Department $ 35.00 Fire Department Community Development MOTOR VEHICLE BODY REPAIR MAACO Auto Painting and Body Repair Ronald J. Wuchko Police Department 148 Osborne Road NE Fire Department Fridley, MN 55432 Community Development RETAIL GASOLINE Mike's Gas and Grocery Lou Anne Mihalek Police Department 6485 East River Road Fire Department Fridley, MN 55432 Community Development TEMPORARY OUTDOOR FOOD SALES National MS Society Cindy Schmidt 200 — 12th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 TOBACCO SALES East River Road Texaco Dan Kisch 8100 East River Road Fridley, NIN 55432 Mike's Gas and Grocery 6485 East River Road Fridley, MN 55432 � Police Department Fire Department Community Development Police Department Fire Deaprtment Community Development $150.00 $ 60.00 $ 35.00 $125.00 Lou Anne Mihalek Police Department $125.00 Fire Department Community Development 45 � � Type of License BLACKTOPPING C & S Blacktopping Inc 14435 Northdale Blvd Rogers MN 55374 Earth Wizards Inc 1071 Hwy 10 STE 150 Spring Lake Park MN 55432 ELECTRICAL Advantage Electric 917 142 Ave NW Andover MN 55304 Amerithon Electric Inc PO Box 251 St Francis MN 55070 Arctic Electric Inc 2632 8 Ave N Anoka MN 55303 Billmark Arnie Electric 14700 Armstrong Blvd NW Anoka MN 55303 Brite Lite Electric 1087 Payne Ave St Paul MN 55101 Dependable Electric Inc 2619 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 Hunt Electric Corporation 2300 Territorial Rd St Paul MN 55114 Millerbernd Electric 4314 Humboldt Ave N Minneapolis MN 55412 North End Electrical Services 2842 183 Ave NE Wyoming MN 55092 � Pat Stanton Approved By RON NLKOWSKI Building Official Stacy Anderson Same Dave Bissonette STATE OF MINN Sandy Grams Same Mark Lindberg Same Judith Billmark Same John Henschell Same Terry Harmon Same James Kranz Same Richard Millerbernd Same Mark Mateer . � Same Type of License ELECTRICAL (CONT.) Prizm Electric Inc 6361 Sunfish Lake Ct STE 300 Ramsey MN 55303 Rebel Electric Inc 9212 Isanti St NE Blaine MN 55449 Rite Way Electric Inc 1215 Sims Rd NW Cedar MN 55011 Sorenson Ken Electric 13540 Harvest Ct Apple Valley MN 55124 West Star Electric Inc 6324 Lakeland Ave N Brooklyn Park MN 55428 Woodford Electric Inc 327 Juniper St Mahtomedi MN 55115 EXCAVATING Sandd Excavating 10450 Lever St Circle Pines MN 55014 GAS SERVICES Action Heating & Air Cond Inc 529 79 Ave NE Spring Lake Park MN 55432 Residential Heating & Air 1815 E 41 St STE A Minneapolis NIN 55407 Welter Ray N Heating Co 4637 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis MN 55407 � Joe Wander Harold Morseth Approved By Same Same Linda Nordstrom Same Ken Sorenson Same Marietta Mayberg Same Dean Woodford Same Tom Dreshar Same RON NLKOWSKI Rachel Hovland Building Official Dean Kolner Same Ray N Welter Same 47 , Type of License � GENERAL CONTRACTOR-COMMERCIAL Almeida Bob Company 15711 Nightingale St NW Andover MN 55304 Bob Almeida Construction 70 Inc 2808 Anthony Ln S Minneapolis MN 55118 Jay Feider Knapper's Construction 5028 Co Rd 5 NE Cambridge MN 55008 Frank Knapper GENERAL CONTRACTOR-RESIDENTIAL All Systems Roofing (8963) 2340 Charles Ave St Paul MN 55114 Sean Dougherty American Building Contractors (20169383) 12247 Nicollet Ave S Burnsville MN 55337 Jim Miller Beitler Building Systems (3533) 13531 Oakhill Rd N Scnadia MN 55073 Joseph Beitler Boxwell Builders Inc (20223778) 10650 Mississippi Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 Bill Boxwell Columbus Exteriors Inc (3509) 2131 111 Lane NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 Larry Columbus Design Images (2059) 13971 Holly St NW A�proved By RON JULKOWSKI Building Official Same Same STATE OF MINN Same Same Same Same Andover MN 55304 Darin Aufderhar Same Huber Construction (20102687) PO Box 403 St Michael MN 55376 Joe Huber Key-Land Homes 17021 Fish Point Rd SE Prior Lake MN 55372 Keith Horkey • 48 Same Same - Type of License � GENERAL CONTRACTOR-RESIDENTIAL (CONT.) Kottke Construction (20062923) 12664 50 St NE Albertville MN 55301 Randy Kottke Maple Leaf Home (20220294) 14230 Uranium St Ramsey MN 55303 Pixley Jack Sweeps Inc (20183369) 4179 149 Ave NW Andover MN 55304 R & D Deck Builder (20096390) 6220 178 Ln NW Ramsey MN 55303 Repair Express Inc (20022408) 4537 Jefferson St Columbia Heights MN 55421 Timberlane Homes Inc (2309) 1512 92 Lane NE Blaine MN 55449 Approved By Same Steven Nastrom Same Jack Pixley Same Ramon Bendijo Same Sharon Sloper Same Lisa Blomquist Same Wiger Dave Construction (8392) 901 Rice Creek Terrace NE Fridley MN 55432 Dave Wiger Window Lite Home Improvements Inc (20039258) 8400 89 Ave N STE 460 Same Brooklyn Park MN 55445 Jim Lamoureaux Same HEATING Action Heating & Air Conditioning Inc 529 79 Ave Spring Lake Park MN 55432 Rachel Hovland Residential Heating & Air 1815E41 StSTEA Minneapolis MN 55407 Dean Kolner Welter Ray N Heating Co 4637 Chicago Ave S Minneapolis MN 55407 Ray Welter RON NLKOWSKI Building Official Same Same 49 ' Type of License MASONRY B & M Masonry 18960 Lithium St NW Anoka NIN 55303 PLUMBING Cedar Plumbing 2445 Viking Blvd NW Cedar MN 55011 Larson Plumbing 3095 162 Lane NW Andover MN 55304 Oak Grove Sewer & Water Co 22590 Rum River Blvd NW St Francis MN 55070 S & D Plumbing 4024 Macalaster Dr St Anthony MN 55421 Sandd Excavating 10450 Lever St Circle Pines MN 55014 Sowada & Barna Plumbing 27061 Potomac St Stacy MN 55079 SIGN ERECTOR Hi-Tech Signs Inc 222 Commercial St Stillwater MN 55082 � Bret Fields Don Erickson Wendy Nelson Approved By RON JULKOWSKI Building Official STATE OF MINN Same Joe Murray Same James Wyner Same Tom Dreshar Same John Sowada Grant Skoog 50 Same RON JULKOWSKI Building Official L CIT1f OF FRIDLEY ESTIMATES CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 Newquist & Ekstrum, Chartered 301 Fridley Plaza Office Building 6401 University Avenue N.E. Fridley, MN 55432-4381 Services Rendered as City Prosecuting Attorney for the Month of April, 2000............ .............................. Services Rendered for the Month of May, 2000............ Frederic W. Knaak Holstad and Knaak, P.L.C. 3535 Vadnais Center Drive St. Paul, MN 55110 Services Rendered as City Attorney for the Month of June, 2000 ....................................... W.B. Miller, Inc. 6701 Norris Lake Road Elk River, MN 55330 2000 Street Improvement Project No. ST. 2000 — 1 EstimateNo. 2 ..:......................................................... 0 51 � � $ 17,594.00 459.00 $ 5,000.00 $113,407.43 i .� : AGENDA ITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 CffY OF FRIDLEY DATE: June 30, 2000 � TO: William W. Burns, City Manager ,��i FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott J. Hickok, Planning Coordinator SUBJECT: Continuation of a Public Hearing for Consideration of Revocation of a Special Use Permit for 6290 Highway 65 BACKGROUND On April 10, 2000, the Fridley City Council considered revocation of your special use permit due to non-compliance with stipulations of special use permit SP #94- 18. The City Council held the hearing open until the first meeting in July to allow tt�e local operator and Sinclair's corporate office time to resolve issues and prepare an aggressive plan for the resolution of those matters that may extend beyond the July meeting. Subsequent to the April meeting, staff met with Lawrence Feldsein, Sinclair Oil, and Tony Preciado, business operator. Each stipulation was analyzed and conclusions drawn. The summary of responses is as follows: A fenced screening area at the rear of the building shall be created. The screening fence will be 8' in height, board on board design, with opaque gate (according to an approved plan). Used tires, the dumpster, and the waste oil tank shall be stored within the storage area. A 6' chain link fence with screening slats was constructed. Though this does not match the prescribed materials of the stipulation, screening has been accomplished and the fence was professionally installed. 2. No junk vehicles shall be stored on site. Mr. Preciado has agreed to monitor closely and maintain compliance. 52 Sinclair S U P April 5, 2000 PAGE 2 3. Vehicles leaking fluid shall not be stored outside without a device to prevent fluid from running off site. Mr. Preciado has agreed to monitor closely and maintain compliance. 4. The signage shall comply with Chapter 214 of the City Code. Okay 5. Alterations to the site shall comply with the UBC and UFC. Okay 6. The petitioner on-site shall provide additional landscaped areas lined with concrete curb as indicated on the improvement plan. The landscaped areas shall include underground irrigation. The landscaped areas shall include seed or sod, three ornamental trees and shrub beds with evergreen and deciduous shrubs. Landscape shall be completed on or before December 31, 1998 or at the time of the installation of underground tanks, whichever occurs first. Sinclair agrees to have a landscape plan approved and installed by August 15, 2000 7. There shall not be any outdoor storage outside of the screened yard area except for licensed motor vehicles, which are parked in designated parking stalls provided they are not parked outdoors for more than 48 continuous hours. Mr. Preciado has agreed to monitor closely and maintain compliance. 8. The drive aisles shall be reduced to 32 feet, and shall be completed on or before December 31, 1998 or at the time of the installation of the underground tanks, whichever occurs first? Upon inspection, new tanks were not required for the site. Nonetheless, the modified drive aisles are required. Mr. Feldsein has agreed to coordinate with our Public Works Department and make the modifications necessary to bring their driveway entrances from the service drive compliant with the 32' maximum prescribed by Code. 53 Sinclair SUP April 5, 2000 PAGE 3 9. In the event that the structure is remodeled so that the overhead doors are located other than on the east side of the building, the special use permit shall be reviewed. Not applicable at this time. 10. If additional parking areas are designated above and beyond what is shown on the submitted plan, City staff in accordance with the ordinance must approve these parking areas. Mr. Preciado has indicated a desire to stripe more than the number of parking stalls shown on the Sinclair site plan. Staff must approve any additional stall locations prior to painting the stalls. 11. At the time the improvements in stipulations #6 and #8 are started, the petitioner shall submit a performance bond of $5,000 to cover them. A$5,000 bond will be required to assure the viability of the plant material on site. The bond will be released in August 15, 2001. One year after the installation of the plant material. RECOMMENDATION Based on the commitments of Sinclair and its operator, staff recommends that special use permit SP #94-18, staff recommends that the City allow continuance of the special use permit with the modifications outlined above. M-00-120 54 � AGENDA ITEM � CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 CfTY OF FRIDLEY DATE: June 30, 2000 TO: Wiliiam W. Burns, City Manager^� � n�' FROM: Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director Scott J. Hickok, Planning Coordinator SUBJECT: Action on Consideration of Revocation of a Special Use Permit for 6290 Highway 65 BACKGROUND On April 10, 2000, the Fridley City Council considered revocation of your special use permit due to non-compliance with stipulations of special use permit SP #94- 18. The City Council held the hearing open until the first meeting in July to allow the local operator and Sinclair's corporate office time to resofve issues and prepare an aggressive plan for the resolution of those matters that may extend beyond the July meeting. RECOMMENDATION Based on the commitments of Sinclair and its operator, staff recommends that the City Council allow continuance of the special use permit with the modifications outlined in the Continuance of Public Hearing memo scheduled earlier in the agenda. M-00-119 55 � � CfTY OF FRIDLEY AGENDAITEM CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10 , 2000 Date: 6/29/00 � �� To. William Burns, City Manager � From: Paul Bolin, Planner Scott Hickok, Planning Coordinator Barbara Dacy, Community Development Director RE: VAR #00-10 (Woodcrest Baptist Church Sign Variance Request) 114 INTRODUCTION Woodcrest Baptist Church was originally seeking to increase standing institutional sign from 32 square feet to 70 square feet, request during the Appeals Commission meeting down to 48 church is located at 6875 University Avenue and currently doe standing sign. APPEALS COMMISSION ACTION �� the size of a free but changed their square feet. The s not utilize a free At the June 28, 2000 Appeals Commission meeting, a public hearing was held for VAR #00-10. After a lengthy discussion that included mention of the petitioner's lack of hardship and this sign size being inconsistent in residential districts, the neighbors objectioris, and the precedents that would be set, the Appeals Commission voted to recommend denial of any variance request to exceed the 32 square feet maximum size allowed by code. The motion carried unanimously. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION City Staff recommends the City Council concur with the Appeals Commission recommendation of denial for VAR #00-10, as the request does not meet the four conditions required for approval in Section 214.21.02 of the City Sign Code. 56 City of Fridley Land Use Application VAR-00-10 June 28, 2000 GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION Applicant: Woodcrest Baptist Church 6875 Univeisiry Avenue Fridley, MN 55432 Requested Action: Variance Purpose: To erect signage larger than code. Existing Zonu�g: Residential -3 Location: 6875 University Avenue Size: 160,000 square feet 3.5 acres Existing Land Use: Baptist church. Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: N: Locke Park & P E: Single Family & R-1 S: Single Family & R-1 W: Single Family & R-1 Comprehensive Plan Conformance: Consistent with Plan Zoning Ordinance Conformance: Section 214.05.06.A requires institurional signs to not exceed 32 square feet in size. Zoning History: 1962 - Lot is platted. 1964 - Church is built. 1972 - Remodeled. 1974- Church addition. 1985 -Gym addition. Legal Description of Properly: Outlot l, Holiday Hills Addition Public Utilities: Church is connected. Transportation: 69`� Avenue provides access to site. Physical Characteristics: Typical suburban landscaping. SUMMARY OF PROJECT Woodcrest Baptist Church is seeking to increase the size of a firee standing institutional sign from 32 square feet to 70 square feet. The church is located at 6875 University Avenue and currently dces not utilize a free standing sign. SUMMARY OF HARDSHIP "A sign that is too small to read would create safety problems if people were to slow down to read the signs. " SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS City Staff recommends denial of this variance request. • Petitioner has no statutory defined hardship. • No comparable variances have been granted. • The property is zoned residential. Granting of 57 this variance would set a precedent for increasing sign size for all places of worship located in residentially zoned districts. • The property has good visibility from University Avenue. CITY COUNCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE CC-7/ 10/00 60 Day (ext.)-8/12/00 Staff Report Prepared by: Paul Bolin . �- VAR-00-10 REQUEST Woodcrest Baptist Church is seeking to increase the size of a free standing institutional sign from 32 square feet to 70 square feet. The church is located at 6875 University Avenue and cutrently does not utilize a free standing sign. CODE REQUIREMENTS Section 214.05.06.A requires institutional signs to not exceed 32 square feet in size. FOUR CODE CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR SIGN VARIANCE APPROVAL Before the Commission shall grant a variance, it is the responsibility of the applicant to meet the four conditions required in Section 214.21.02 of the City Sign Code. The petitioner has met none of the four conditions required for sign variance approval. Therefore, by Code, the sign variance should not be granted. SUMMARY OF HARDHSIP "A sign that is too small to read would create safety problems if people were to slow down to read the signs. " RECOMMENDATIONS City StaJjrrecommends denial of this variance request. • Peritioner has no statutory defined hardship. • No comparable variances have been granted. • The property is zoned residential. Granting of this variance would set a precedent for increasing sign size for all places of worship located in residentially zoned districts. • The property has good visibility from University Avenue. STIPULATIONS City Staff recommends if the variance request is granted that the following stipulations be attached to approval. 1. The sign shall not exceed 25' in height. 2. The sign sha11 meet all setback requirements. � 3. The base of the sign shall be properly protected by the installation of bollards or curbing and landscape. : CITY OF FRIDLEY APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING _ JUNE 28, 2000 4. PUBLIC HEARING: VARIANCE REQUEST VAR #00-10 BY WOODCREST BAPTIST CHURCH: Per Section 214.05.06.A of the Fridley Sign Code, to increase the allowable square footage of an institutional sign from 32 square feet to 70 square feet, generally located at 6875 University Avenue (complete legal on file). MOTION by Mr. Tynjala to waive the reading and open the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Jones. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS OPENED AT 8:07 P.M. Mr. Bolin stated that the petitioner's are seeking to increase the size of the free-standing institutional sign from 32 square feet to 70 square feet. The church currently does not utilize a free standing institutional sign. Section 214.05 of the City sign code requires that institutional signs used for churches, schools, and hospitals, do not exceed 32 square feet in size. Mr. Bolin stated that Woodcrest Baptist Church property is zoned R-3 residential and joins an R-1 single family neighborhood with the Rice Creek Boulevard area. To the north sits Columbia Arena. The proposed location for the sign would be in the northwest corner of the parking lot. The parking lot comes within a couple feet of the curb there so a stipulation required by the sign permit would be that the base of the sign be protected by bollards or curbing and grass be put around the sign. The sign would be approximately 19 feet in height and located in the corner of the parking lot. The petitioners are proposing a 70 square foof sign, seven feet tall and ten feet wide. It would have a four line reader board underneath it with eight inch letters. There are four code requirements necessary for a sign variance approval. The first is that exceptional or extraordinary circumstances applicable to the property or to the intended use that do not apply generally to other property in the same vicinity or district. The sign code is uniformly enforced across the entire city. There are no churches that have institutional signs in excess of 32 square feet. At one time, St. Phillips was granted a variance for two years for a sign that was� close to 70 square feet. The second requirement is that the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the substantial property right possessed by other property in the same vicinity or district which is denied the property in question. Larger than code signs are not a right possessed by others in the vicinity within the last two years. The Taco Bell Texaco station just a couple blocks north had made a request to increase the size of their pylon signs and was denied. Mr. Bolin stated that the petitioner does have some available wall sign opportunities on the north and west side of the church. Any larger than code signs along University that 59 ,� ■ � �- have been granted in the past were granted for multi-tenant commercial properties that had some unique hardships. Bob's Produce and Lyndale Garden Center couid have had their own 80 square foot sign rather than have two signs. They petitioned to combine their square footage's reducing their total from 160 between the two of them down to 120 square feet. Bachman's has a similar situation. This is zoned residentially and that is why there is a distinction in the code to allow 32 square feet for churches, hospitals and school. A large pylon type sign is not compatible with residential neighborhoods. A fourth requirement that needs to be met is the strict applicati8on of the sign code would constitute an unnecessary hardship. There is no real hardship or topographical constraints to constitute a statutory hardship. There is excellent visibility of this site from University Avenue and churches are destinations, not commercial properties to attract that impulse buyer. Churches are a destination location with certain service times and you are a member or you find out when the service times are. Granting of the variance would be out of character with the residentially zoned properties. Granting of the variance would not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare, or detrimental to the property in the vicinity. A sign this size would give this church a commercial look. Granting of this variance would be detrimental as it would set a precedent for increasing sign size for all places of worship located in residential districts. One neighbor opposed this sing in a letter and two other neighbors called opposing this sign. Staff recommends denial of this variance request. Scott Nichols, Woodcrest Baptist Church board member, stated that the Fridley code allows an institutional sign to be 32 square feet. Our initial variance request was for a 70 square foot sign. After talking with Mr. Bolin yesterday and members of the church we have decided to modify the request. We tried to take into consideration the City's considerations and also the comments from the neighbors and are now asking for a sign that is 48 square feet. Woodcrest has been serving the Fridley community for over 30 years. A school with approximately 200 students is there also. Woodcres# is set further back from University Avenue than a lot of the properties along University Avenue and faces the side street so there is not a good view of the front of the church or the academy. Woodcrest does not have a frontage road either to allow traffic to go by slower to see a smaller sign. On the corner of the residential zone is the Columbia Arena which has a much larger sign. The proximity of other properties from University Avenue to the frontage road allows the other properties to see a smaller sign. A 32 square foot sign would not be readable to the traffic going by. Businesses and institutions are allowed to see the benefits of the use of a sign to convey a message to the public. There are people in the community who are looking for a church and might see the sign and decide to attend. We are a school and a church and there is a real need for having a way to communicate with the public. Mr. Nichols stated that the sign would too small and be a safety hazard. If people are driving down the highway and the sign is too small it would distract the vision from where people are driving and place a hazard on driving down University Avenue. We attempted to make our request reasonable and feel that the code conditions are satisfied. If other�comparable variances were a requirement then you would never grant a variance. .1 Mr. Tynjala asked Mr. Bolin how big the wall sign would be versus the free standing sign. Mr. Bolin stated that there is a mathematical formula for that. Mr. Nichols stated that people driving south on University do not see the sign on the wall right now do not see it. Ms. Jackson asked if the sign would have the same message on the front and back. Mr. Nichols stated that he believes that it would have a message on both sides and would try to get as much in there as they can. They really only need the name of the church and the times of the services. Ms. Jackson asked if the other lines would be for messages. Mr. Nichols stated that in August Blue and White Sunday will be held to honor the Police Officers and those types of positions and the sign would go up in the unfilled lines or perhaps messages for school enrollment would be placed there. Mr. Kuechle asked why the sign was a necessity at this point. Mr. Nichols stated that it is competition. There are a lot of churches on University that have signs. They just want an opportunity to communicate. Mr. Jones asked Mr. Nichols if he explored the option of using the wall sign. Mr. Nichols stated that they do have the name of the church on the building and it is possible that they could put the times of the services on the building itself. If you put up a sign that is 32 square feet, you cannot really put the name with it so we are not sure if people will associate Woodcrest with the message. Mr. Jones asked if the wall sign code allows signage for each wall. Mr. Kuechle stated that he does not know if that is relevant because the signs on the ' north wall will not address what they perceive as their needs. The west wall is the one � that is visible from University Avenue and is fairly easy to see Woodcrest Baptist Church - on that walL MOTION by Mr. Jones to close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Tynjala. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED AND THE PUE3LIC HEARING WAS CLOSED AT 8:40 P.M. 61 �� Ms. Jackson stated that she is concerned about the safety of placing a sign there. People are traveling by at highway speed on University and a sign that big and close will distract people and deter them from watching the road. The more lines on the sign is more dangerous and people who are not members of the church need that kind of information. Other churches fit this criteria so a precedent is something we do not really want to set. Mr. Jones stated that many churches could make the same argument and it would be setting a precedent. He can see the need for an information sign with the academy going there, but that can be accomplished within the current code. He can understand the residents concerns and he will not vote in favor of this. Mr. Tynjala stated that he agrees. He understands the churches concerns and he agrees that this is a precedential issue here. Mr. Kuechle stated that he concurs. He understands the churches desire, but in the City of Fridley, signs give one of the larger degree of problems in code enforcement's and requests of businesses for larger signs. We really need to be consistent and aggressive about maintaining a sign code and he feels there is nothing unique enough to warrant the granting of the sign variance. MOTION by Mr. Jones to deny Variance Request, VAR #00-10 by Woodcrest Baptist Church for a sign larger than 32 square feet. Seconded by Ms. Jackson. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON KUECHLE DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 62 / AGENDA ITEM � CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 10, 2000 GTY OF FRIDLEY 1NFORMAL STATUS REPORTS 63 i ! � � �Y I