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CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: January 21, 2009
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of Special Use Permit, SP #09-02, by Courier Systems, to allow overnight
storage of commercial vehicles in the rear yard of the property, subject to easement of
record, generally located at 5301 East River Road NE.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a public hearing for a Text Amendment, TA#09-01, by the City of Fridley to
amend Chapter 506, Vehicle Parking, to prohibit the parking of large commercial vehicles,
including motor homes, except for loading/unloading, on the street in all zoning districts.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 9 2008 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND
ENERGY COMMISSION MEETING.
4. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 8 2009 HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY COMMISSION.
5. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 1, 2008, PARKS& RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
6. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 2, 2009, PARKS & RECREATION
COMMISSION MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
ADJOURN
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #09-02 April 1, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Courier Systems, LLC SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Todd and Amy Blank The petitioner's are seeking a special use
1471 1 t Avenue NW permit to allow limited outdoor storage at the
New Brighton MN 55112 property located at 5301 East River Road. The
Requested Action: petitioner would like the special use permit to
Special Use Permit to allow overnight allow overnight storage of commercial vehicles
storage of commercial vehicles. in the rear yard of the property, which are
Existing Zoning: associated with their business.
M-2 (Heavy Industrial) SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
Location: City Staff recommends approval of this special
5301 East River Road use permit, with stipulations.
Size: Limited outdoor storage is a permitted special
304,920 sq. ft. 7 acres use in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district,
Existing Land Use: provided specific code requirements are met,
Industrial subject to stipulations.
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: CITY COUNCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE
N: Industrial Use & M-2 City Council —April 13, 2009
E: Industrial Use & M-2 60 Day —April 27, 2009
S: Industrial Use & M-2 ++
W: East River Road & ROW '
Comprehensive Plan Conformance: '* _.
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance:
Sec. 205.18.01.C.12 requires a special
use permit to allow limited outdoor
storage.
Zoning History:
1969 — Lot is platted.
1984 — Existing building is constructed.
Several interior building modifications
have been made since the building was
constructed. Proposed Business Location
Legal Description of Property: Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
Lots 6-9, Block 1, Great Northern
Industrial Center, subject to easement
of record.
Public Utilities:
Each tenant space throughout the
building is connected.
Transportation:
The property is accessed from East
River Road Service Road.
Physical Characteristics:
Building, hard surface parking areas,
and landscaping.
SP #09-02
REQUEST
The petitioner's, Todd and Amy Blank of Courier Systems, LLC, are seeking a special use
permit to allow limited outdoor storage at the property located at 5301 East River Road. The
special use permit will allow for the overnight storage of courier vehicles in the rear yard of the
subject property. The types of courier vehicles proposed to be stored on this site are mainly
cargo vans, small truck and cars and a few dock trucks.
HISTORY AND ANALYSIS
The property is zoned M-2,
Heavy Industrial, as are all of the F'.a
surrounding properties. It is a
located on the corner of 53`d Way
and the East River Road Service
Drive. The property was
developed in 1984, with the
construction of the existing
101,740 sq. ft. multi-tenant
office/warehouse building. Over
the years, several interior
modifications have been made to .
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the building to allow the ?Ro
accommodation of new tenant " Q
spaces within the building. The
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petitioner's will be leasing Q
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within the existing building for F . �
their offices and interior warehouse space.
City Code allows limited outdoor storage in the industrial districts with a special use permit that
is up to 50% of the buildings footprint. The existing multi-tenant buildings square footage is
101,740 square feet, so City code would allow up to 50,870 sq. ft. of outdoor storage on this
property. The petitioner's are proposing to store their courier vehicles behind the existing
building in the rear of the property. They plan to store the vehicles overnight in two designated
areas. The two areas will amount to approximately 5,022 sq. ft. in size, which is well below the
allowable outdoor storage area for this property.
Before the proposed special use permit can be issued, several additional requirements need to
be met. Those specific requirements relate to height, screening, parking, and the types of
materials allowed to be stored outside. The petitioner has articulated that they will need 60
parking stalls to have adequate room for the overnight storage of their courier vehicles. Based
on the calculations provided to the City by the property owner on how the interior space of the
building is used, City code would require 278 parking stalls for this site. There are however,
351 stalls located on site, so the petitioner has more than enough room for the overnight
storage of their courier vehicles. The site plan submitted highlights 2 specific areas in which
the vehicles will be allowed to be parked. The petitioner also plans to plant 9 new coniferous
trees to allow for additional screening of the rear yard of the site. Based on staff's observations
of this site, parking doesn't seem to be an issue, so the use of 60 parking stalls for the
proposed use will have little to no impact to the property or the surrounding businesses or
roadways.
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The petitioner is meeting all of the other
code requirements to allow a special use ;
permit for limited outdoor storage. '
City staff hasn't heard from any °
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neighboring property owners. '
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of this ricfng
special use permit, with stipulations.
Limited outdoor storage is a permitted
special use in the M-2, Heavy Industrial r
zoning district, provided specific code ° ` 'r - "
requirements are met, subject to
stipulations. x
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the special use
permit is granted, the following stipulations .77
be attached.
1. No outdoor storage other than the
proposed two designated areas for
overnight parking of courier vehicles shall exist on the site without an additional special
use permit being approved.
2. Installation of the coniferous trees on the east side of the lot as shown on the site plan
dated 2-25-09, submitted with this special use permit shall be installed within 90 days of
approval of this special use permit.
3. Any repairs to the courier vehicles shall be made inside the existing building.
4. If any vehicles repairs will be made within the inside of the building, a repair garage
permit must be obtained from the City's Fire Department.
5. Overnight parking of courier vehicles shall be permitted only in the two designated areas
shown on the site plan dated 2-25-09, submitted with this special use permit.
6. No vehicles over 12,000 pounds will be allowed to be parked overnight on the property.
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FEB-26-2009 12:02P FROM: TO:6513058153 P.1/1
CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 572-3592
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PROPE TY INFORMATION: (certificate of survey required for submittal, sea attached)
Address: 301 Sc".'L ycr Rao's 0 -,
Property Identification Number:
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Have you operated a buoness In a city which required a business license?
Yes_ - No V_ If Yes,which C#y-?_-
if Yes,what type of business? No
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes
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FEE OWNER INFORMATION (as it appears on the property title)
(Contract purchasers: Fee owners must sign this form prior to processing.)
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PETITIONER INFORMATION
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Section of City Code:
FEES
Fee: $1,500.00
Application Num or: Receipt#: Received By:
Scheduled Planning Commission ate:
Scheduled City Council Date:
15 Day Appllcati Complete Not! ication Date: '3-
60 Day Date:
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property, generally
located at 5301 East River Road NE.
CASE NUMBER: Special Use Permit, SP 09-02
APPLICANT. Courier Systems
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE: To allow overnight storage of commercial vehicles in the rear yard of
the property.
LOCATION OF 5301 East River Road NE
PROPERTY AND
LEGAL Lots 6 through 9, including Block 1, Great Northern Industrial
DESCRIPTION: Center, subject to easement of record.
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, April 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
The Planning Commission Meetings are televised live the night
of the meeting on Channel 17.
PLACE OF HEARING: Fridley Municipal Center, City Council Chambers
6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN.
HOW TO 1. You may attend hearings and testify.
PARTICIPATE: 2. You may send a letter before the hearing to Julie Jones,
Planning Coordinator, at 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley,
MN 55432 or FAX at 763-571-1287.
SPECIAL Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an
ACCOMODATIONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than March 25, 2009. The TDD# is 763-572-3534.
ANY QUESTIONS: Contact Stacy Stromberg, Planner, at 763-572-3595.
*PROPOSED CITY The proposed City Council meeting Date for this item will be
COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 13, 2009. *This date is subject to change
DATE depending on the outcome of the Planning Commission
meeting. Please confirm City Council date prior to attending
City Council meeting.
Publish: March 19, 2009
T CITYOF Community Development Department
FRIDLEY Public Hearing Notice
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5301 East River Road NE
Map Date:March 17, 2009 S
CURRENT CUPANT ANOKA COUNTY OF TEACHERS-RETIREMENT SYSTEM
NE 2100 3RD AVE 2211 YO D STE 222
FRIDL , MN 55421 ANOKA, MN 55303 OAK BROOK, IL 60523
CURRENT OCCUPANT TEACHERS RETIREMENT SYSTEM CURRENT OCCUPANT
5255 E RIVER RD NE 2211 YORK RD STE 222 5301 E RIVER RD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421-1026 OAK BROOK, IL 60523 FRIDLEY, MN 55421
PARASCHUK PATRICIA CURRENT OCCUPANT CURREIUT OCCUPANT
5346 INDUSTRIAL BLVD NE NE NE /
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRID , MN 55421 FMOLEY, MN 55421
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES INC CURRENT OCCUPANT ARAMARK U-bUFORM SERVICES INC
115 N FIRST ST 5330 INDUSTRIAL BLVD NE 115 N FI ST, PO BOX 7891
BURBANK, CA 91502 FRIDLEY, MN 55421-1013 BUR K, CA 91510
UPPER MIDWEST INDUSTRIES INC CURRE OCCUPANT GMROI LLC
1520 S 5TH ST NE 140 E HINKS LN
HOPKINS, MN 55343 FR EY, MN 55421 SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
CURRENT OCCUPANTUPPER MID ST INDUSTRIES INC CURRENT OCCUPANT
5353 E RIVER RD NE 1520 S 5 ST 5250 INDUSTRIAL BLVD NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55421-1016 HOPKI , MN 55343 FRIDLEY, MN 55421-1012
CURREN OCCUPANT TEACHERS RE EMENT SYSTEM
NE 2211 YORK R STE 222
FRIDLE , MN 55421 OAK BROOK, L 60523
PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing of the
Fridley Planning Commission at the Fridley Municipal Center, 6431
University Avenue N.E. on Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at 7 : 00 p.m.
for the purpose of :
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #09-02, by Courier
Systems, to allow overnight storage of commercial vehicles in
the rear yard of the property, legally described as Lots 6
through 9, Including Block 1, Great Northern Industrial
Center, subject to easement of record, generally located at
5301 East River Road NE.
Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an
opportunity at the above stated time and place. Any questions
related to this item may be referred to Stacy Stromberg, Planner,
at 763-572-3595 .
Hearing impaired persons planning to attend who need an interpreter
or other persons with disabilities who require auxiliary aids
should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500 no later than March
25, 2009 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
April 13, 2009. *This date is subject to change depending on the
outcome of the Planning Commission meeting. Please confirm City
Council date prior to attending the City Council meeting.
DAVID KONDRICK
CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION
Publish: March 19, 2009
Cl 1 I OF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432
(763)571-3450 - FAX(763)571-1287 - TTD/TTY(763)572-3534
March 11, 2009
Courier Systems, LLC
1471 1St Avenue NW
New Brighton MN 55112
Dear Petitioner:
Per Minnesota Statute 15.99, local government units are required to notify land use applicants
within 15 working days if their land use applications are complete. We officially.received your
application for a Special Use Permit on February 27, 2009. This letter serves to inform you that
your application is complete.
Your Special Use Permit application hearing and discussion will take place at the City of Fridley
Planning Commission Meeting on April 1, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers at
6431 University Avenue. The City of Fridley City Council is scheduled to take final action on
your Special Use Permit on April 13, 2009 at 7:30 P.M. Please plan to be in attendance at both
of the above referenced meetings.
If you have any questions regarding this letter or the process, please feel free to contact me at
763-572-3595.
Sin erely,
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CityCity Plan r
cc: Teacher Retirement System of the State of Illinois
300 South Wackor Drive, Suite 3550
Chicago IL 60606
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Memorandum
Planning Division
DATE: March 26, 2009
TO: Fridley Planning Commission
FROM: Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
Julie Jones,Planning Manager
Rachel Harris, Environmental Planner
SUBJECT: Public Hearing for TA#09-01 Amendments to Vehicle Parking Code Requirements
Background
In recent years,City staff from both the Public Safety and Planning divisions has observed a growing
number of semi-trucks and semi-trailers parking on commercial and residential streets.. Staff from both
divisions has been spending more time lately addressing public safety situations resulting from large
commercial vehicle parking on streets and in large commercial/industrial parking lots throughout the city.
Private property owners, for the most part are cooperating with the City to address truck parking on their
private property. Addressing unauthorized truck parking on private sites,however, is often shifting the
truck parking onto the street.Existing code language in Chapter 506 only prohibits large commercial
vehicle parking on"residential"streets. Public safety is often compromised by large commercial vehicle
parking in commercial/industrial areas as well, so staff is recommending a text amendment that would
restrict large commercial vehicle parking on any street in the city.
While in the process of developing code amendment language, staff realized that motor homes parking on
residential streets for long periods of time have been a result of many complaints each summer. The
current definition of large commercial vehicles in City Code does not include the term motor home. This
is likely due to the fact that the term motor home did not exist when Chapter 506 was drafted years ago.
Staff from both Public Safety and Planning agrees that motor homes should be included in the on-street
parking restrictions. A definition for motor home is therefore proposed to be added as part of this text
amendment.
Staff is also proposing changing the current definition of vehicle in Chapter 506. The terms vehicle and
motor vehicle are used interchangeably in the code currently, but State Statutes have distinctly different
definitions for these two terms. Staff is recommending that we change the definitions in Chapter 506 to
match word for word those found in State Statutes.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the attached text amendment language to Chapter 506 of City Code for
TA#09-01,which would amend the vehicle parking language to provide new definitions for motor
home, motor vehicle, and vehicle and disallow parking of 12,000 pound vehicles on any public
street. Making this change would improve public safety in Fridley.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 506 OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO VEHICLE PARKING
The City Council of the City of Fridley hereby finds, after review, examination and
recommendation of staff, that the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
Section 1: That Section 506.02 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
506.02 DEFINITIONS (Ref. 1043)
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and application of this Chapter and the
following words and terms, wherever they occur in this Chapter, are defined as follows:
1. Bus.
"Bus" means every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than 15 passengers including the
driver, and used for transporting persons.
2. Large Commercial Vehicle.
A truck,truck-tractor, tractor, semi-trailer, van, or bus as defined herein having a licensed gross
vehicle weight over 12,000 pounds.
3. Manufactured Home; Park Trailer; Travel Trailer.
A. "Manufactured home" has the meaning given it in Minnesota State Statute Section
327.3 1, subdivision 6.
B. "Park trailer" means a trailer that:
(1) exceeds eight feet in width but is no larger than 400 square feet when the collapsible
components are fully extended or at maximum horizontal width, and
(2) is used as temporary living quarters. "Park trailer" does not included a manufactured
home.
C. "Travel trailer" means a trailer, mounted on wheels, that:
(1) is designed to provide temporary living quarters during recreation, camping or travel;
(2) does not require a special highway movement permit based on its size or weight when
towed by a motor vehicle; and
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(3) complies with Minnesota State Statute Sections 169.80, subdivision 2, and 169.81,
subdivision 2.
4. Motor Home.
"Motor home" means any vehicle designed as an enclosed piece of equipment dually used as
both a vehicle and a temporary travel home. They are also called motor caravan.
45. Motor Vehicle
"Motor vehicle"means every vehicle which is self-propelled and every vehicle which is
propelled by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires. Motor vehicle does not include
an electric personal assistive mobility device or a vehicle moved solely by human power.
46. Passenger Automobile.
"Passenger automobile" means any motor vehicle designed and used for the carrying of not more
than 1.5 persons including the driver, and does not include motorcycles, motor scooters, and
buses as defined herein.
�7. Pickup Truck.
"Pickup truck" means any truck with a manufacturer's nominal rated carrying capacity of
three-fourths ton or less and commonly known as a pickup truck.
68. Residential District.
Means and includes those areas zoned single family dwelling areas,two family areas, and
general multiple family areas (Ref. 552).
-79. Semi-trailer.
"Semi- trailer" means a vehicle of the trailer type so designed and used in conjunction with a
truck-tractor that a considerable part of its own weight or that of its load rests upon and is carried
by the truck-tractor and shall include a trailer drawn by a truck-tractor semitrailer combination.
810. Tractor.
"Tractor" means any motor vehicle designed or used for drawing other vehicles but having no
provision for carrying loads independently.
911. Trailer.
"Trailer" means any vehicle designed for carrying property or passengers on its own structure
and for being drawn by a motor vehicle but shall not include a trailer drawn by a truck-tractor
semitrailer combination, or an auxiliary axle on a motor vehicle which carries a portion of the
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weight of the motor vehicle to which it is attached.
4012. Truck.
"Truck" means any motor vehicle designed and used for carrying things other than passengers,
except pickup trucks and vans as defined herein.
4413. Truck-tractor.
"Truck-tractor" means:
A. A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles and not constructed
to carry a load other than a part of the weight of the vehicle and load drawn; and
B. A motor vehicle designed and used primarily for drawing other vehicles used exclusively for
transporting motor vehicles and capable of carrying motor vehicles on its own structure.
414. Van.
"Van" means any motor vehicle of box like design with no barrier or separation between the
operator's area, and the remainder of the cargo carrying area, and with a manufacturer's nominal
rating capacity of three-fourths ton or less.
4-315. Vehicle.
'Meter-Vehicle" means
' park tfailer-s,
and all teffain
ve ir. or property is or may be transported or
drawn uipon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
Section 2: That Section 506.13 of the Fridley City Code be hereby amended as follows:
506.13. PARKING REQUIREMENTS T"T 4 cTDENTI A i DISTRICTS (Ref. 1043)
6. No person shall park or leave standing a truck tractor, semitrailer, bus (except for school
buses during normal operation of their weekday routes)between 7;00 a.m. awee
.day.....eninom ark trade, ...ave trailer, motor home or truck having
,,,, manufactured home, ,
a licensed gross weight over 12,000 pounds,whether attended or unattended, upon, the public
streets in any zoning residential district unless in the process of loading or unloading and then
only for such period of time necessary to load or unload (Ref. 552, 741).
S.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS
DAY OF 2009.
SCOTT J. LUND, MAYOR
ATTEST:
DEBRA A. SKOGEN, CITY CLERK
Public Hearing: April 1,2009
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Published: