PLA 10/07/2009 CITY OF FRIDLEY
AGENDA
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
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LOCATION: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES: September 16, 2009
1. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP 09-13, by H.B. Fuller Co., to allow limited outdoor
storage in the rear yard of the property, generally located at 5220 Main Street NE.
2. PUBLIC HEARING:
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #09-14, by Sign Wise Group, to allow an
electronic gas pricing sign, generally located at 7899 East River Road NE.
3. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 3. 2009, HOUSING & REDEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY COMMISSION MEETING.
OTHER BUSINESS:
4. Approve 2010 Planning Commission meeting dates.
ADJOURN
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #09-13 October 7, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
HB Fuller Physical Characteristics:
George Brown Building, hard surface parking areas with very
5220 Main Street NE little landscaping.
Fridley MN 55432 SUMMARY OF PROJECT
Requested Action: The petitioner, Mr. Brown, who is representing
Special Use Permit to allow exterior HB Fuller, is requesting a special use permit to
storage of materials. allow limited outdoor storage within the side
Existing Zoning: and rear yard of the property located at 5220
M-2 (Heavy Industrial) Main Street.
Location: SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
5220 Main Street NE City Staff recommends approval of this special
Size: use permit, with stipulations.
116,451.43 sq. ft. 2.67 acres Limited outdoor storage is a permitted special
Existing Land Use: use in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district,
Industrial provided specific code requirements are met,
Surrounding Land Use & Zoning: subject to stipulations.
N: Industrial & M-2 CITY COUNCIL ACTION/ 60 DAY DATE
E: Single Family & R-1 City Council — October 26, 2009
S: Industrial & M-2 60 Day— November 2, 2009
W: Railroad & RR
Comprehensive Plan Conformance:
Consistent with Plan
Zoning Ordinance Conformance: �
Sec. 205.18.01.C.12 requires a special
use permit to allow limited outdoor " �
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Zoning History:
Lot hasn't been platted. .
1959 — Mfg. plant constructed. w
1962 — Building addition.
1965 — Storm damage.
1965 — Building constructed.
1968 — Building addition. Existing Building
1977 — Building addition Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
1983 — Deck constructed.
1987 — 15 ft. bikeway /walkway
easement, 30 ft. in on east side of
property.
1993 —Tank building
2004 — Deck constructed.
Legal Description of Property:
Legal description enclosed in packet.
Public Utilities:
Building is connected.
Transportation:
The property is accessed from Main
Street.
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SP #09-13
REQUEST
The petitioner, George Brown, on behalf of HB Fuller, is seeking a special use permit to allow
limited outdoor storage in two designed areas, one within the side yard and the other within the
rear yard of the property, which is located at 5220 Main Street. The items stored outdoor will
consist of storage trailers that contain empty 55 gallon drums, pallet storage, and other misc.
materials/equipment required for their business.
HISTORY AND ANALYSIS
The property is zoned M-2, Heavy Industrial as
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City Code allows limited outdoor storage in the industrial districts that is up to 50% of the
building footprint with a special use permit. The buildings square footage is 43,600 square feet,
so City code would allow up to 21,800 sq. ft. of outdoor storage on this site. The petitioner is
requesting to have outdoor storage in two designated areas. The first area is located behind
the building and is 10,800 sq. ft. in size. The second area is in the side yard and is in the
loading dock area and is 5,100 square feet in size. Both areas combined are 15,900 square
feet which is below what code would allow for outdoor storage space on this site. The two
areas the petitioner has designed as outdoor storage areas, won't be full of outdoor storage
items, instead the petitioner has created these two contiguous areas to encompass all of their
outdoor storage needs.
Before the 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.
Based on the breakdown of uses within the building, which was provided by the petitioner,
parking needs for this site are 73 parking stalls. The petitioner has stated that they have 42
parking stalls on their site. As a result, they fall short of meeting code requirements by 31 stalls.
Since this business has been in operation in this location for around 40 years, staff has asked
the petitioner to provide staff with a better understanding of how the interior manufacturing
space is used.
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George Brown, HB Fuller's Sr. Facility Technical Manager, states "HB Fuller currently has 39
employees at the Fridley plant, of which 27 work the day shift, 7 work 2"d shift and 5 work Yd
shift. At our peak when we were at 100% capacity and when our divisional offices were in the
building, we had 51 employees of who 34 were on the day shift, 9 were on 2„d shift, and 8 were
on 3rd shift. We no longer have a separate division of our company and do not anticipate going
back to those levels, but even at the highest point within our company, we had ample parking.
It should also be pointed out that we have large machines within our manufacturing space that
take up a lot of space and we also have large areas of warehouse space dedicated to storage
of materials."
Staff hasn't noticed that parking seems to be an issue on this site, despite the fact that code
would require them to have additional stalls. Based on what the petitioner has stated, about the
amount of manufacturing space that is allocated for large equipment and warehouse space,
staff would feel comfortable allowing the site to continue to function with the 42 parking stalls
that currently exist. Staff will stipulate though that all parking stalls be clearly marked and that
at which time parking does become an issue for this tenant or future tenants of the building that
the interior space may need to be re-worked to better meet City code parking requirements.
The petitioner plans to designate two outdoor storage areas on the property. The first area is
10,800 square feet in size and is in the rear yard of the property. Within that storage area will
be pallet storage, misc. equipment storage and storage of trailers that contain empty 55 gallon
drums. Storage area two is 5,100 square feet in size and is in the side yard of the property, by
the loading docks, between 2 sections of the building. This area will be used to store two
storage trailers that hold the empty 55 gallon drums that are used for the petitioner's business.
It should be noted that the storage trailers that are used will not meet City code height
requirement of 12 ft. for outdoor storage, however, these trailers will be coming and going as all
the 55 gallon drums are used. However, because the material within the trailers is continually
being used for the petitioner's business and the trailers will come and go on the site, staff is
comfortable allowing them to remain.
It should also be noted that one of the trailers on the north side of the lot is slightly over the
petitioner's property line. The petitioner has articulated to staff that they have a verbal
agreement with the neighboring property owner, Mr. Timmerman to have the trailers stored in
this location and have had this agreement for at least 20 years.
The proposed outdoor storage areas will not be visible from Main Street, however storage area
one will be visible from the railroad right of way. As a result, City staff will stipulate that the
petitioner plant some ivy along the rear fence or plant some shrubbery along the fence line to
help screen the area from the railroad right-of-way. The proposed site plan meets all other
code requirements that aren't already addressed in this report.
City staff hasn't heard from any neighboring property owners.
RECOMMENDATIONS
City Staff recommends approval of this special use permit, with stipulations.
Limited outdoor storage is a permitted special use in the M-2, Heavy Industrial zoning district,
provided specific code requirements are met, subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be
attached.
1. The petitioner shall submit a landscape plan to be approved by staff within 30 days of
issuance of this special use permit, showing areas for installation of ivy or sufficient
shrubbery to further screen the outdoor storage area from the rail right-of-way.
2. The petitioner shall stripe all parking stalls to meet City code requirements.
3. If a parking shortage occurs on the site, the petitioner shall develop an agreeable plan
approved by City staff to re-work the interior space of the existing building or find other
parking options.
4. The location and type of materials shall be reviewed by the Fire Marshal.
NARRATIVE
Outside Storage Permit Application
H. B. Fuller
Due to lack of storage space in the building, H. B. Fuller, Fridley facility needs to
use outside storage for the following. It should be noted that we already rent
about 15,000 square feet of storage in another location for chemical raw
materials and that no chemicals are or will be stored outside:
Empty 55 gallon drums — Most of the'product we produce is packaged in these
containers. Semi trailers full of drums are backed up to four different openings in
the building — one for each type of drum we use. The drums are taken out into
the building as they are being used. When empty, the semi trailer is replaced
with a full trailer. There is also a fifth trailer on the property which is used to store
used drums in which we have received raw materials. When a trailer is full, it is
sent to a drum refurbishing company who refurbishes them for re-use. All of
these trailers are standard over the road trailers with dimensions of 53 feet long
by 8 feet 6 inches wide by 13 feet 5 inches high.
Pallet storage— New pallets are stacked outside and brought into the building as
needed.
Recycle Materials — Bales of cardboard for recycling are stored outside until we
have accumulated enough for the recycler to pick up. Returnable, foldable, steel
boxes in which we receive one of our major raw materials are folded and stored
outside until we have enough to fill a container to return to the supplier.
Miscellaneous Storage—A few items of equipment which are not currently being
used are stored outside. In compliance with storm water regulations, any
equipment which has any trace of chemical on it is covered with a tarp.
Examples of material being stored there currently include a small compressed air
tank and large plastic containers for shipping hazardous waste in case we should
generate any.
The total outside storage space is 15,900 square feet consisting of 10,800
square feet in the northwest corner of the property and 5100 square feet around
the dock area on the south side of the building. This amounts to an area which is
35% of the building area. The area on the south side only contains trailers with
drums. In the area in the northwest corner, the combustible material (cardboard
and pallets) are stored well away from the propane tank.
Our current building usage is as follows:
Office 6,800 square feet
Laboratory 3,400 square feet
Shop/Utilities 1,700 square feet
Tank Farm 1,800 square feet
Warehouse 20,800 square feet
Processing 10,900 square feet
TOTAL 45,400 square feet
We have a total of 42 parking spaces including 24 marked and 18 unmarked
regular parking spaces along with 1 handicapped space and 1 motorcycle space.
We currently have 39 employees at the plant of which 27 work on day shift, 7 on
2"d shift and 5 on 3rd shift. At our peak, when we were at 100% of capacity and
when our divisional offices were in the building, we had 51 employees of whom
34 were on day shift, 9 on 2nd shift, and 8 on 3rd shift. We are no longer a
separate division of our company and do not anticipate going back to those
levels but even at the highest point, we had ample parking. This is due to the
fact that we use large machines in our manufacturing that take up a lot of space
and have large areas of warehouse dedicated to storage of materials.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 572-3592
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION: (certificate of survey required for submittal, see attached)
Address: 5220 main St. Ng . Fridley, MN
Property Identification Number: 344212
Legal Description: Lot 4 Block Tract/Addition Auditor ' s Subdivision
Number 79
Current Zoning: Industrial Square footage/acreage: 2.69 Acres
Reason for Special Use: See attached narrative
Have you operated a business in a city which required a business license?
Yes No x If Yes, which City?
If Yes, what type of business?
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No
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(Contract purchasers: Fee owners must sign this form prior to processing.)
NAME: H. B. Fuller Co.
ADDRESS: 1200 Willow Lake Rd. , Vadnais Heights, N 55 ,1
DAYTIME PHONE: 651- 236-5900 SIGNATURE/DATE:
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Fee: $1,500.00
Application Number: O - ,3 Receipt #: Received By:
Scheduled Planning Commission Date: _01
Scheduled City Council Date: —D
15 Day Application Complete Notification Date:
60 Day Date:--L/ -D
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property, generally
located at 5220 Main Street NE.
CASE NUMBER: Special Use Permit, SP 09-13
APPLICANT. H.B. Fuller Co.
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE: To allow limited outdoor storage in the rear yard of the property.
LOCATION OF 5220 Main Street NE
PROPERTY AND
LEGAL Lot 4, Auditor's Subdivision No. 79...(full legal description on
DESCRIPTION: file and available at the City of Fridley Municipal Center
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, October 7, 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
ACCOMODAT/ONS: Interpreter or other persons with disabilities who require
auxiliary aids should contact Roberta Collins at 763-572-3500
no later than September 30, 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, October 26, 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: September 24, 2009
CITY OF Community Development Department
FRIDLEY Public Hearing Notice
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5170 MAIN ST NE 5220 MAIN ST NE PO BOX 64683
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421-1544 SAINT PAUL, MN 55164
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5250 MAIN ST NE 5130 MAIN ST NE 5280 NE MAIN ST
FRIDLEY, MN 55421 FRIDLEY, MN 55421 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55421
CURRENT OCCUPANT CURRENT CCUPANT BURLINGTON NORTHERN INC
5280 MAIN ST NE NE PROPERTY TAX DEPT, PO BOX 961,
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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 October 7, 2009, at 7 :00 p.m. for the
purpose of :
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP ##09-13, by H.B. Fuller
Co. , to allow limited outdoor storage in the rear yard of the
property, legally described as Lot 4 , Auditor' s Subdivision No.
79 . . , (full legal description on file and available at City of
Fridley Municipal Center) , generally located at 5220 Main Street
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
September 30, 2009 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
October 26, 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: September 24, 2009
C11YOF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432
(763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD=Y(763)572-3534
September 16, 2009
HB Fuller— Fridley Facility
Attn: George Brown
5220 Main Street NE
Fridley MN 55421
Dear Mr. Brown:
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 September 4, 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 October 7, 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 October 26, 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.
Si .cerely,
Stacy Str berg
City Planner
cc: HB Fuller Co.
1200 Willow Lane Road
Vadnais Heights MN 55110
City of Fridley Land Use Application
SP #09-14 October 7, 2009
GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIAL INFORMATION
Applicant:
Sign Wise Group SUMMARY OF REQUEST
Chuck Schwalbe The petitioner, Sign Wise Group, who is
5445 Teakwood Lane N representing the property owner, Mohamed
Plymouth MN 55442 Zaro, is requesting a special use permit to allow
Requested Action: a free-standing automatic changeable LED gas
Special Use Permit for an automatic pricing sign at the gas station located at 7899
changeable sign East River Road.
Existing Zoning: SUMMARY OF ANALYSIS
C-1, Local Business City Staff recommends approval of this special
Location: use permit request.
7899 East River Road Electronic changeable signs are an approved
Size: special use in the commercial zoning districts,
34,589 sq. ft. .79 acres provided the sign complies with Code
Existing Land Use: requirements.
Gasoline Station Store with attached �
Stripmall
Surrounding Land Use & Zonink�
N: Single & Multi-Family & R-3 & R-1 ,;.'
E: Apartment Building & R-3
S: Apartment Building & R-3
W: East River Road & ROW
Comprehensive Plan Conformance: ;
Consistent with Plan
Zoning/Permit History:
1963 — Lot is platted.
1978 — Building constructed.
1981 — Pylon sign constructed.
Legal Description of Property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Pearson's 1 st Addition,
subject to easement of record.
Public Utilities:
Building is connected
Transportation: Aerial of Subject Property
The property receives access from East CITY COUNCIL ACTION / 60 DAY DATE
River Road or 79th Way. City Council — October 26, 2009
Physical Characteristics: 60 Day Date — November 2, 2009
Lot consists of the building, the gasoline Staff Report Prepared by: Stacy Stromberg
pumps, parking areas with very little
landscaping.
SP #09-14
REQUEST
The petitioner, Sign Wise Group, who is representing
Mohamed Zaro, who is the property owner, of the = • .
property located at 7899 East River Road, is
requesting a special use permit to allow a free-
standing electronic LED gas pricing sign.
An 80 sq. ft. free-standing sign already exists on the
subject property. The petitioner is planning to reface
the existing sign and insert a 28 sq. ft. panel, which
will allow for an electronic LED gas pricing sign. The
new sign face will also have panels inserted in it,
which will allow space for signage for other tenants
within the rest of the building. Total square footage of
the sign is 80 sq. ft.
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HISTORY AND ANALYSIS
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of 79th Way and East River Road. The property is "Y F
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Electronic changeablesigns are an approved
special use7MP in any zoning district, except residential, provided the
message doesn't change more often than once every 45 seconds. The sign also needs to be in
conformance with the sign requirements for the zoning district, in which the property is located.
The subject property is zoned, C-1, Local Business, which requires that free standing signage
can not exceed 80 square feet in size. The existing and proposed sign meets that size
requirement and all other sign code requirements for free-standing signage. The petitioner is
proposing a retro-fit the existing sign, by installing a 28 sq. ft. panel which will display an
electronic LED gas pricing sign. The new sign will also identify the property as the "Riverboat"
and have panels for names of the businesses within the stripmall to be displayed.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
City Staff recommends approval of the special use permit as electronic changeable signs are an
approved special use in the commercial zoning districts, provided the sign complies with Code
requirements, subject to stipulations.
STIPULATIONS
City Staff recommends that if the special use permit is granted, the following stipulations be
attached.
1. Petitioner shall obtain sign permit and current sign erector license prior to installing any
signage on site.
2. Message on L.E.D. sign shall not change more often than authorized under Section
214.07 of the Fridley City Code.
3. Message on L.E.D. sign shall never flash or have motion that may distract vehicular
traffic in the area.
4. The existing manual gas pricing sign on the pole below the 80 square foot existing
cabinet shall be removed prior to issuance of a sign permit for the new sign.
5. The existing sign pole shall be repainted.
Stacy Stromberg,
Narrative for 7883 East River Road -New LED Pricing Sign.
At the property located on 7883 East River Road, the owner is upgrading the entire strip
mall, gas station and convenience store.
We are requesting a special use permit to retrofit a single product 2 sided red 18" LED
pricing sign. The current size of the sign will remain (8' x 10') the changes that will take
place will be a new polycarbonate title section at the top, LED Price, and 5 tenant
polycarbonate strip. All tenant and title signs will be backlit. (See photo)
By changing the pricing sign and updating the entire mall and station will be a benefit to
the community. The sign is not moving and meets city requirements, not interfering with
residents or traffic. The LED unit will be more energy efficient than current signage and
has 8 settings of lamination, a remote pricing changer, and will keep the employees from
having to manually changing the pricing.
Thank you for the review and we look forward to the process being completed in
October.
Sincerely,
Chuck Schwalbe
SignWise Group, Inc
5445 Teakwood LN N
Plymouth, MN 55442
612-801-1730
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CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432
(763) 572-3592
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION: (certificate of survey required for submittal, see attached)
Address: Ar/n
Property Identification Number: 033 da-yU o&S'
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Current Zoning: Square foots etacreage: o, T-
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Yes No X if Yes, which City?
If Yes, what type of business?
Was that license ever denied or revoked? Yes No
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FEES
Fee: $1,500.00
Application Number: O -Iq Receipt#: 38?- Received By:
Scheduled Planning Commission Date: to- !7-01
Scheduled City Council Date: jo -Q(,-C741
15 Day Application Complete Notification Date:
60 Day Date: -o
CITY OF FRIDLEY
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO: All property owners/residents within 350 feet of property, generally
located at 7899 East River Road NE.
CASE NUMBER: Special Use Permit, SP 09-14
APPLICANT. Sign Wise Group
Petitioner or representative must attend the Planning Commission meeting.
PURPOSE: To allow an electronic gas pricing sign.
LOCATION OF 7899 East River Road NE
PROPERTYAND
LEGAL Lot 1, Block 1, Pearson's First Addition, except road, subject to
DESCRIPTION: easement of record.
DATE AND TIME OF Planning Commission Meeting:
HEARING: Wednesday, October 7, 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 September 30, 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, October 26, 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: September 24, 2009
CURRENT OCCUPANT DUNHAM BRADLEY G &JULIE A CHRISTIANSEN MICHAEL&B L
321 79TH WAY NE APT 1 321 79TH WAY NE 300 LONGFELLOW ST NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2403 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
WINIARCZYK HARRISON PETERSON LAURA FISCHER TRUSTEE CLARENCE
290 LONGFELLOW ST NE 7939 E RIVER RD NE 2401 CHELSEA ROAD
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 9027,
CURRENT OCCUPANT ZIELINSKI JOHN CURRENT OCCUPANT
7897 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7930 59TH AVE N 7889 FIRWOOD WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415 NEW HOPE, MN 55428 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415
SCHAFF THOMAS F&NELIA G CURRENT OCCUPANT CURRENT OCCUPANT
22161 JASMINE WAY 7885 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7881 FIRWOOD WAY NE
ROGERS, MN 55374 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415
RAINES THEODORE ARVANITIS JOHN L&GWEN E CURRENT OCCUPANT
PO BOX 21181 11348 QUEBEC AVE N 7871 FIRWOOD WAY NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421 CHAMPLIN, MN 55316 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415
GALLIART ELIZABETH A KLOPP CATHERINE A MILLER BRUCE L&JACQUELINE
7886 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7880 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7872 FIRWOOD WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
KALIHER NANCY M &H
EIDi N HYATT NEIL W ROBE CYNTHIA K&GERALD H
7866 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7858 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7852 FIRWOOD WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
BROWN KELLY KLISMITH MICHAEL F&RACHEL C GUTMANIS JOHN
7844 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7905 E RIVER RD NE 2215 3RD AVE S
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404
CURRENT OCCUPANT WALUS WILLIAM JOSEPH CURRENT OCCUPANT
231 79TH WAY NE APT 1 221 79TH WAY NE 211 79TH WAY NE APT 1
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2516 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2511
GUTMANIS JOHN E DRITZ JUSTIN L&AMY L STELTON GARY S&JUDY A
2211 THIRD AVE SO,APT 9 210 LONGFELLOW ST NE 230 LONGFELLOW ST NE
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
HANSON CURTIS G & IRIS O HALVERSON TRACY A&CAROL J AMIN SULEIMAN
240 LONGFELLOW ST NE 280 LONGFELLOW ST NE 195 79TH WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
GUTMANI JOHN CURRENT OCCUPANT OAKVIK JEAN
2221 3R VE S 181 79TH WAY NE APT 1 196 LONGFELLOW ST NE
MINNE4fOLIS, MN 55404 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2506 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
DAMIANI GINA CURRENT OCCUPANT RIVER POINTE LIMITED PRTNRSHP
260 LONGFELLOW ST NE 7845 E RIVER RD NE APT 101 5801 S CEDAR LAKE RD
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2447 ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55416
RIVER POINTWMITED PTNRSHP CURRENT OCCUPANT ZARO SAID
5801 S CE KE RD 7875 E RIVER RD NE APT 101 5878 OXFORD ST
ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55416 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2453 SHOREVIEW, MN 55126
CURRENT OCCUPANT KOVICH JASON J &MELINDA J CURRENT OCCUPANT
7899 E RIVER RD NE 7869 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7865 FIRWOOD WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2431 FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415
SCHUDI JOHN S &KELLY J CURRENT OCCUPANT LOR VANG &XIONG MAY C
21915 LAKE GEORGE BLVD NW 7861 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7851 FIRWOOD WAY NE
ANOKA, MN 55303 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415 FRIDLEY, MN 55432
CAMERON MICHELLE CURRENT OCCUPANT CURRENT OCCUPANT
7843 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7847 FIRWOOD WAY NE 7833 FIRWOOD WAY NE
FRIDLEY, MN 55432 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415 FRIDLEY, MN 55432-2415
JEDLENSKI MARK E
1537 BRIARKNOLL DR
ARDEN HILLS, MN 55112
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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 October 7, 2009, at 7 :00 p.m. for the
purpose of :
Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #09-14, by Sign Wise
Group, to allow an electronic gas pricing sign, legally
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Pearson' s First Addition, except
road, subject to easement of record, generally located at 7899
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
September 30, 2009 . The TDD number is 763-572-3534 .
The proposed City Council meeting date for this item will be on
October 26, 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: September 24 , 2009
CITYOF
FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER - 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432
(763)571-3450 - FAX(763)571-1287 - TTD/TTY(763)572-3534
September 16, 2009
Chuck Schwalbe
Sign Wise Group
5445 Teakwood Lane N
Plymouth MN 55442
Dear Mr. Schwalbe:
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 September 4, 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 October 7, 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 October 26, 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.
Sincerely,
SNy' i berg
City Plan r
cc: Mohamed Said Zaro
5878 Oxford Street
Shoreview MN 55126
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Memorandum
DATE: October 1, 2009
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Julianne Beberg, Planning Assistant
SUBJECT: Proposed 2010 Planning Commission Meeting Dates
The following dates are for your review and approval of the proposed
2010 Planning Commission meeting dates:
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