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07/10/1991 1 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1991 7:30 P.M. Public Planning Commission City of Fridley AGENDA PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 1991 7:30 P.M. LOCATION: FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER, 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: APPROVE PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: June 26, 1991 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #91-08, BY LEWIS AND VELMA FARR: Per Section 205. 07. O1.C. (1) of the Fridley City Code, to allow a third accessory building, over 240 square feet, on Lot 10, Block 1, River Edge Addition, generally located at 157 River Edge Way N.E. RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE PARKS & R_ECREATION COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 3 , 1991 RECEIVE THE MINUTES OF THE APPEALS COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 25, 1991 OTHER BUSINESS: ADJOURN: CITY OF FRIDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Chairperson Betzold called the June 26, 1991, Planning Commission meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ROLL CALL: Members Present: Don Betzold, Dave Kondrick, Dean Saba, Sue Sherek, Larry Kuechle (for Diane Savage) , Connie Modig Members Absent: Brad Sielaff Others Present: Michele McPherson, Planning Assistant William Pickering, 2407 Mounds Avenue, New Brighton APPROVAL OF JUNE 19, 1991, PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES: Mr. Betzold stated he would like to clarify some of the statements he made in the June 19th minutes. Page 2, paragraph 6: "Mr. Betzold stated his position is that if this vacation is not approved, the City should improve the alley and pave it. " Mr. Betzold stated that at the previous meeting, he did say that he did not know whether the City would incur that kind of cost. He did not want this statement to be implied by anybody that the City ought to be doing it, because later in the June 19th minutes, he stated it is the City's decision. His intent in this statement was to say, that if the alley is not vacated, the City is going to have to deal with it; whether they decide to improve the alley or pave it, it is a decision the City Council will have to make. Page 3, paragraph 3, 3rd sentence: "He stated he would not like to be placed in the position that by approving one vacation, the other one would have to be granted. " What he was trying to articulate was the fact that if the City vacated the northern part of the alley and then the people from the southern half come in petitioning for a vacation, the City has to either grant the vacation, which means Mr. Meisner has no access, or the City has to tell them they cannot have the vacation in order to give Mr. Meisner access to his property. Page 5, paragraph 3, first sentence: "Mr. Betzold stated he is not opposed to the vacation, however, there are consequences if it is PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1991 PAGE 2 not vacated. " Whether the alley is vacated or not, there are going to be consequences. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Ms. Modig, to approve the June 19, 1991, Planning Commission minutes as clarified. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. CONSIDERATION OF A VACATION, SAV #91-03, BY WILLIAM PICKERING: To vacate the southerly 20 feet of the northerly 40 feet of a drainage and utility easement located in Lot 11, Block 2, Innsbruck North, generally located at 1467 North Innsbruck Drive N.E. Ms. McPherson stated the subject parcel is located in the Innsbruck neighborhood. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all other surrounding properties. Ms. McPherson stated the proposed request is to vacate the south 20 feet of the 40 foot drainage and utility easement which runs parallel to the rear lot line of the subject parcel. The easement was originally dedicated on the plat. The reason for the vacation request is that the in-ground pool encroaches into the drainage easement by approximately 10 feet. At the time the pool was proposed to be constructed, the contractor did propose that the pool be built outside the easement, but for some reason, the pool was built in the easement. She stated that Mr. Pickering, acting as the agent for the homeowner, has proposed to vacate the south 20 feet. Ms. McPherson stated the drainage for the area flows north of the pool and then west. Staff requested that the Engineering Department to review this request. The Engineering Department has asked that as little of the easement as possible be vacated to ensure that there is adequate room to work if regrading of this drainage area needs to occur within the easement area. Ms. McPherson stated that vacating the portion where the pool is located would have minimal impact on the entire drainage area as the pool area sits much higher than the surrounding drainage area and would have little impact on the storage capability or the flow of water. Ms. McPherson stated staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the vacation to vacate the south 15 feet instead of the requested 20 feet of the drainage easement. The smaller portion is based on the Engineering Department's recommendation. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1991 PAGE 3 Mr. Pickering stated the water all drains to the north, and the homes to the north are 6-7 feet below the pool. He had no problem with the vacation of 15 feet rather than 20 feet. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to recommend to City Council approval of vacation request, SAV #91-03, by William Pickering, to vacate the southerly 20 feet of the northerly 40 feet of a drainage and utility easement located in Lot 11, Block 2, Innsbruck North, generally located at 1467 Innsbruck Drive N.E. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. McPherson stated that at their July 22 meeting, the City Council will set a public hearing and probably the first reading for August 12, 1991. 2 . RECEIVE JUNE 6, 1991. HUMAN RESOURCES COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the June 6, 1991, Human Resources Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1991-92 CDBG Human Service Funding Recommendations Ms. Sherek stated the Planning Commission must act on the Human Resources Commission's recommendations for CDBG funding for the July 22, 1991, City Council meeting. Ms. Sherek stated the only funding request with any kind of controversy is the request from North Suburban Consumer Advocates for the Handicapped (NSCAH) . This year NSCAH is requesting $1,000 to create a disability awareness curriculum within the public schools at the 4th grade level. The Commission stipulated that the funding should be contingent upon a contract between NSCAH and School District #14, and this written contract should be included in the recommendations to City Council. If there is no contract with the School District, the $1, 000 will be divided between ACCAP (Senior Outreach Worker) and SACA. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to concur with the Human Resources Commission to recommend the following CDBG Human Service funding for 1991-92: Alexandra House $4,000 ACCAP (Senior Outreach Worker) 5, 100 Arc of Anoka County 2, 000 Central Center for Family Resources 3,400 Community Emergency Assistance Program 2,000 Fridley School District (G.E.D. ) 2,500 Fridley School District (Summer Adventure) 1, 347 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1991 PAGE 4 Fridley Senior Center 4, 500 N.S.C.A.H. 1, 000 North Suburban Counseling Center 3,400 Northwest Suburban Kinship 500 Northwest Youth & Family Services 1,500 Southern Anoka Community Assistance 7, 588 $38,835 UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Disability Task Force Ms. Sherek stated that upon a recommendation by the Human Resources Commission and with the approval of the City Council, a Disability Task Force was created to study the accessibility of all City facilities to determine whether they meet the requirements for handicap access. Ms. Sherek stated the reason behind the recommendation for a Disability Task Force arose when they had their first disabled guest speaker. This person could not enter through the Municipal Center front entrance with his wheelchair because the door requires too much pressure to open and because of the high threshold. Ms. Sherek stated the pressure on these doors must remain as it is because otherwise the atmospheric pressure will cause them to open and not close and seal properly. So, the Commission is recommending that automatic pushplate access be provided on the main entrance door on the upper level and the Police Department entrance door on the lower level. Ms. Sherek stated it is the Commission's feeling that if the City is asking people coming in for building permits to make their buildings handicap accessibility, then the City must take the lead in making its buildings handicap accessible. She stated that in addition to the automatic door openers, the Commission is also recommending some other items be implemented in the Municipal Center and are recommending improvements to School District #14 for the Community Education Center. The improvements necessary to meet Code requirements in the Municipal Center (other than automatic door openers) is around $600. MOTION by Ms. Sherek, seconded by Ms. Modig, to concur with the Human Resources Commission and recommend that the City Council implement the following recommendations: 1. An automatic door opener be installed at the main entrance on the upper level of the Municipal Center forthwith, and that consideration be given to possible CDBG funding or other funding sources for an automatic door opener at the entrance on the lower level. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, JUNE 26, 1991 PAGE 5 2 . The improvements listed under "Necessary to Meet Code Requirements" should be implemented as soon as possible. The $600 required to make these improvements should be absorbed within the respective departments, provided that their budgets allow for this expense. Perhaps the required work could be performed by the City's personnel. 3 . The HRC recommends that staff, with Council 's approval, draft a letter to the School District #14, requesting that they make the following improvements to the Community Education Center to improve handicap accessibility: Construct new exterior ramp at slope of 1:20. Add one coat rack at required height. Add one table at required height in area used for dining. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. RECEIVE JUNE 11, 1991, APPEALS COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Kuechle, seconded by Mr. Kondrick, to receive the June 11, 1991, Appeals Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. RECEIVE JUNE 11, 1991, ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY & ENERGY COMMISSION MINUTES: MOTION by Mr. Saba, seconded by Ms. Sherek, to receive the June 11, 1991, Environmental Quality & Energy Commission minutes. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRPERSON BETZOLD DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. ADJOURNMENT: MOTION by Mr. Kondrick, seconded by Mr. Saba, to adjourn the meeting. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Chairperson Betzold declared the motion carried and the June 26, 1991, Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Res ectfully s bmitted, Ly a Saba Recording Secretary /KJ STAFF REPORT APPEALS DATE CITY OF PLANNING COMMISSION DATE : July 10, 1991 FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL DATE AUTHOR MM/dn REQUEST PERMIT NUMBER SP #91-08 APPLICANT Lewis Farr PROPOSED REQUEST To allow a third accessory structure, over 240 sq. ft. 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A � J a� /3 /r � f�i + irli ZONING MAP Staff Report SP #91-08, 157 River Edge Way Page 2 Request The petitioner is requesting a special use permit to allow a third accessory building over 240 square feet. The petitioner is proposing to construct a detached two-car garage. The request is for Lot 10, Block 1, River Edge Addition, the same being 157 River Edge Way. The petitioner has also requested a variance to increase the maximum square footage of all accessory structures from 1,400 sq. ft. to 1,832 sq. ft. The Appeals Commission voted to recommend approval of the request to the City Council. Site Located on the property is a single family dwelling unit with an attached single car garage and a 46 ft. x 20 ft. shed/workshop structure located in the rear yard. The property is zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling, as are all adjacent properties. A City park is located to the west of the subject parcel. Background The petitioner received a special use permit for a second accessory building over 240 square feet in 1984 to construct a 20 ft. by 30 ft. structure which is currently used as a workshop. This workshop is located in the northwest corner of the property. Analysis The petitioner has need of additional garage space to store items such as his antique car and other vehicles which are not currently used. The petitioner is proposing to construct a detached two-car garage to the north of the dwelling unit. While the third accessory building would not adversely impact either the lot coverage or adjacent property owners' sight lines, the request clearly does not meet the Code requirement as it causes the maximum square footage of all accessory buildings to exceed 1,400 sq. ft. The petitioner has reasonable use of the property; therefore, denial of the special use permit would not constitute a taking. However, in its recommendation to the City Council, the Appeals Commission stated that granting the variance would not adversely impact surrounding properties as the lot is large enough to accommodate all structures including the proposed accessory use. Staff Report SP #91-08, 157 River Edge Way Page 3 If the Planning Commission concurs with the Appeals Commission's reasoning, then approval of the special use permit is in order. Recommendation Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council denial of the special use permit request for a third accessory building over 240 square feet as the accessory building increases the maximum square footage of all accessory structures over 1,400 sq. ft. , and the petitioner has reasonable use of the property. However, if the Planning Commission chooses to recommend approval of the request, staff recommends the following stipulation: 1. Variance request, VAR #91-18, shall be approved. • t — i ,,,'u 1 •:`, { • -' . • , ,.•;A... 1 ;'r'" i•L. .7 �. h _ ` . _'sr •-'e rr 96 ° GvOECS h op MEO i Mil • __ , 1. . ft/ 4-* .sv vi. .. ii. k 77 : . . _ ...... s :_. ..„ , ,,,,... , 2_ s , �t,...i., 41,„„ , ._ 4�. .. e , 1,.::- . ,..5 I • .. -- 1 ; .,.,..•; \ \ f \ �\ i r`. `V 7 /,y. J \•‘.cif , ` • i -- .. fro) i` of �} r'.._ J i - \, c- 4. - - - •... Yi ! f9 `• 1' ti / i'...‘) ¢ 1 ale / `r - rt v . 1 • WE tiEREb+ CERT :v ThAT ;!-4,1 IS A TRUE AND CORRECT REPRESENTATION Of A SURVEY Of Dv_:^NC•AR:ES Or "*T: LAND ABOVE DES:RIDE= AND OP Tr4E LOCATION Of ALL BUILDINGS. IF THEREON AND A;; wIS.DtE ENCROAC'+ME.'.i. IF ANY FROM OR ON SAID LAND Leo+mod t►+.+ ,_ _9a+ of .,•., A D I R.'• C R. w,NDEN & ASSOCIATES, INC. I SITE PLAN CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY, lei 55432 Community Development Department (612) 571-3450 SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FORM PROPERTY INFORMATION - site plan required for submittals; see attached Address: /6"2 ?l VERSEDaE. w A Y Legal description: Int /D Block I Tract/Addition R,1/ER FDG F /}D D/T/G N Current zoning: Square footage/acreage Reason for special use permit: 72) AAP ADD/77 LaAPil d.P- 'SPA c,t" Section of City Code: FEE OWNER INFORMATION (Contract Purchasers: Fee Owners must sign this form prior to processing) NAME ADDRESS DAYTIME PHONE SIGNAZURE DAB PETITIONER INFORMATION ADDRESS I / R'i 1/EPs&`L & 64,19V /14, (-W 3 _ DAYTIME PHONE 6-7/ -4/a 1 Z SIGMA URE DATE CQ - Ll- Fee: $200.00 $100.00 for residential second accessory buildings Permit SP # VV Receipt # yC•/7 7 Application received by: Scheduled Planning Commission date: / / 9 7 I Scheduled City Council date: 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, July 10, 1991 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of: Consideration of a Special Use Permit, SP #91- 08, by Lewis and Velma Farr, per Section 205.07.01.C. (1) of the Fridley City Code, to allow a third accessory building, over 240 square feet, on Lot 10, Block 1, River Edge Addition, generally located at 157 River Edge Way N.E. Any and all persons desiring to be heard shall be given an opportunity at the above stated time and place. DONALD BETZOLD CHAIRMAN PLANNING COMMISSION Publish: June 26, 1991 July 3, 1991 Any questions related to this item may be referred to the Fridley Community Development Department, 571-3450. Planning 6/21/91 SP ##9 1-08 Lewis and Velma Farr MAILING LIST Council Lewis and Velma Farr Joseph Maertens 157 River Edge Way N.E. 144 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Gregory Potasek Gerald Nugent 310 - 62nd Way N.E. 168 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Cecil Gibson Jerry Byzewski 190 - 62nd Way N.E. 164 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Marvin Bohnett Helen Mikulak 180 - 62nd Way N.E. 129 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Fridley, MN 55432 Byron Davis Planning Comm. Chair 170 - 62nd Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 City Council Stan Jakus 160 - 62nd Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Bernard Becker 150 - 62nd Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Gordon Griebenow 169 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Donald Washington 165 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Latz 161 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Gerhard Pragal 152 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Robert Holt 148 River Edge Way N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 7A PLANNING CI 'lISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1984 PAGE 4 2. LOT SPLIT 'EQUEST, L.S. #84-09, BURLINGTON NORTHERN: Split off the Northerly 55 ft. of Lot 9, Auditor's Subdivision No. 78 to make a new buildin' site at 6095 East River Road. Mr. Robinson tated the proposal was to split off the northerly 155 ft. of Lot 9. He stated 30 ft. of the most northerly portion is roadway easement so the lot size is actually 125 ft. in width. Mr. Robinson stated the only staff recommendation was that this lot split be registered at tie County. This should be done before October 15. How- ever the lot spli will not be approved by the City Council by that time. he recommended Mr. 'erlick contact the County to get a clarification as to how this could be don-. Mr. Robinson stated th- park fee agreement has already been signed. Mr. Rob Taylor stated he as representing Burlington Northern. He agreed with Ms. Gabel that this ilding would be an improvement and would upgrade the area. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECO' ,ED BY MR. OQUIST, TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF LOT SPLIT • QUEST, L.S. #84-09, BY BURLINGTON NORTHERN TO SPLIT OFF THE NORTHERLY 155 FT. OF LOT 9, AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISION NO. 78 TO MAKE A NEW BUILDING SITE AT <095 EAST RIVER ROAD, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE LOT SPLIT BE RECORDED W TH THE COUNTY PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF THE BUILDING PERMIT. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, HAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION BY MR. MINTON, SECONDED BY MR. -ABA, TO RECOMMEND THAT THE LOT SPLIT REQUEST BE HELD UNTIL THE CITY COUNCIL .AS THE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REZONING REQUEST ON NOVEMBER 5, SO THAT BOTH THE sT SPLIT REQUEST AND THE REZONING REQUEST CAN BE HANDLED AT THE SAME TIME. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWO11 • SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDERATION OF A SPECIAL U E PERMI( SP #84-1;:)BY LEWIS L. FARR: Per Section 205.07. 1 , 3, A, of the Fridley City Code, to allow the construction of a second accessory building, a 20 ft. by 30 ft. structure to be used for a workshop on Lot 10, Block 1 , River Edge Addition, the same being 157 River Edge Way N.E. • MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST, TO OPEN THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SP #84-18 BY LEWIS FARR. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:15 P.M. 7B PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1984 PAGE 5 Mr. Robinson stated the proposal was for a 20 ft. by 30 ft. second accessory building to be used as a workshop. This structure would be located in the rear of the yard and would be attached to an existing shed-type building. The property is in the critical area and, as such, all new buildings have to be set back 40 ft. from the bluff line. This stipulation was enacted as part of an ordinance to preserve the view of the area. This building is set back a minimum of 60 feet. Mr. Robinson stated Staff has no problem with this special use permit request; therefore, there were no stipulations at this time. Mr. Kondrick stated one thing the Commission was always concerned about was noise. He asked Mr. Farr what type of equipment would be used in this building. Mr. Farr stated it would be basically woodworking equipment. Right now he does his woodworking in the basement of his house. He has limited space in the basement and has only a 11 car garage. The woodworking is strictly a hobby. He stated he has lived in his home since 1958 and certainly did not want to do anything that would detract from the area. He would not put in anything that was obnoxious to the neighborhood. Ms. Helen Mikulak, 129 River Edge Way, stated she was opposed to the con- struction of this building. She stated that if Mr. Farr gets this special use permit, then there would be half a dozen other people in the neighborhood who. would be making requests for other buildings. She stated Mr. Farr will be using saws which will create noise. She stated a hobby usually turns into a full-time job at home, and the neighbors will be listening to the noise all day long. Mr. Farr stated he does woodworking in his garage right now, and he has never had a complaint about noise from his neighbors. As far as noise, there are plenty of other noises around the neighborhood when people are doing things outside. He stated this building will be basically a closed shop. The building will have 6 inch walls so it will be insulated very well . The building will be located to the northwest end of the lot so he did not see noise as ever being a problem. Ms. Schnabel stated that as far as a home occupation, the City does not per- mit a business to be operated in the home, except by request to the City. If at any time, Mr. Farr would decide to turn this into a home occupation, he would have to make a request to the City. When people do request permits to build second accessory buildings, the Commission is always very careful to make sure there is not a business going into that building. The Commission tries very hard to preserve the neighborhood concept within the neighborhoods. Ms. Schnabel stated she wanted to point out that the Commission had received a letter from the two property owners adjoining Mr. Farr's property, Mr. & Mrs. Cecil Gibson, 190 - 62nd Way, and Ms. Margaret Latz, 161 River Edge Way. Both property owners stated they were in complete agreement with the construction of the building. 7C PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING, OCTOBER 3, 1984 PAGE 6 Mr. Olga Pragal , 152 River Edge Way, stated she was opposed to this building. When Mr. Far puts in this building, they will not be able to sell their home, because who is going to want to buy a house with a woodworking shop nearby? Mr. Farr stated that if he could expand his garage, he would do so, but this way he was moving his shop farther away from the neighbors. He failed to see the problems expressed by the neighbors. MOTION BY MS. GABEL, SECONDED BY MR. NIELSEN, TO CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING ON SP #84-18 BY LEWIS L. FARR. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:36 P.M. Mr. Kondrick stated he appreciated the neighbors' concerns regarding noise, but he did not believe noise was going to be a problem. The building would be far enough away and the building would be too well insulated to create a noise problem. Mr. Saba stated that since there were concerns expressed by the neighbors, maybe one of the stipulations on the special use permit should be that Staff review the special use permit in two years to ensure the petitioner was concurring with the intent of the permit. MOTION BY MR. KONDRICK, SECONDED BY MR. OQUIST, TO RECOMMEND TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SP #84-18, BY LEWIS L. FARR, PER SECTION 205.07.1, 3, A, OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE, TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND ACCESSORY BUILDING, A 20 FT. BY 30 FT. STRUCTURE TO BE USED FOR A WORKSHOP ON LOT 10, BLOCK 1, RIVER EDGE ADDITION, THE SAME BEING 157 RIVER EDGE WAY N.E., WITH THE STIPULATION THAT STAFF REVIEW THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT IN TWO YEARS. Ms. Schnabel stated she appreciated the concerns expressed by the neighbors; however, she felt this was going to be removed even farther from the neighbors than the existing use of the property so that the noise level should not be there. If there should be a problem, the City does have ordinances that can deal with the problem. It is a matter of making use of the City's faci- lities and going through the proper channels to make the complaints. UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, CHAIRWOMAN SCHNABEL DECLARED THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. Schnabel stated this special use permit request would go to City Council on October 15.