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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
November 28, 1994
7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Kay Andrews _ Lee Barry _ Tom Brace _ Paul Kuettel _
Lisa Lampi _ Ken Salzberg _ Wendy Treadwell _ Sam Jacobs _
1. CALL TO ORDER
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2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October 24, 1994
3. Public hearing on the proposed comprehensive plan amendment for an interim
strategy for nonpoint source pollution control
4. Request for recommendation to the city council regarding parking restrictions
on Tatum Street
5. Consideration of an extension to the moratorium on stores that sell firearms
6. Report from staff regarding cancellation of December meeting
7. ADJOURN
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MINUTES
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
October 24, 1994
PRESENT ABSENT ALSO PRESENT
Tom Brace Wendy Treadwell Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Lee Barry Paul Kuettel Carla Asleson, Planner
Lisa Lampi Kay Andrews Sam Jacobs, Council Liaison
Ken Salzburg
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Chair Lee Barry.
Minutes of September 26, 1994 were approved as written.
PLAN REVIEW OF AN ESSENTIAL SERVICE STRUCTURE AT HARVEST STATES
COOPERATIVES, 1667 SNELLING AVENUE
Carla Asleson, city planner, summarized Harvest States' request to install a water
cooling system for their corporate headquarters at 1667 Snelling Avenue. She said
that a water cooling tower is proposed to be located behind the Snelling Avenue
side of the building set back 40' from the building and approximately 75' from the
south lot line. It will be about 19' in height. These measurements are in
compliance with the setback and height regulations of the B-3 zoning district.
Mark Whims, the contractor for Harvest States, was introduced. He explained that
the purpose of the tower is to remove hear from the water in the cooling system
which is then dissipated into the atmosphere and then channel the water to operate
an air conditioning system. This cooling system will replace the existing once-
through well water system that is presently being utiazed. He said that the State
Department of Natural Resources is requiring that all users of once-through well
water systems convert to a water efficient alternative. Mr. Whims said that the
noise level would be below the required decibel level. A low volume motor will be
used during the summer only and the system will be shut down and drained in the
fall.
Asleson said that the building official had reviewed the submitted plans and found
them to be in conformance with the Minnesota Uniform Building Code.
Commissioner Salzburg moved to recommend approval of the plans for the
following reasons:
• The tower is in conformance with zoning code regulations for height and
setbacks;
• The height of the tower is reasonable, particularly when compared to the
height of the main building. The tower's total height, including the handrail,
is 10'. The zoning code allows buildings to be built as high as 35';
• The tower will not impact adjacent residential properties by blocking the
view of nearby streets of properties. The tower will be set back
approximately 75' from the Hollywood Court properties. The zoning code
requires only a 40' setback when a commercial parcel abuts residential
property;
• The neutral color of the tower will blend with the existing office building; and
• The tower, whether in its present design or another, must be built to
conform with state regulations.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Brace and passed unanimously.
REPORT ON THE PARKING SITUATION ON TATUM STREET
Administrator Hoyt briefed the commission on a request from Mr. Fedir Chrun of
1794 Tatum Street. Mr. Chrun has requested that the planning commission and
city council study the parking situation on Tatum Street. Mr. Chrun's letter of
request states that since part of Tatum Street is not regulated with respect to
parking, individuals are parking their cars there all day long. Mr. Chrun claims that
this narrows the amount of space for cars driving down the street. Also, because
Tatum Street has no sidewalks, people walking on the street must be very careful
when walking in the street, especially when the speed limit of 30 miles per hour is
being ignored. Mr. Chrun wrote that he would like to recommend that parking be
limited to two hours per day everywhere on Tatum with parking permits issued to
residents.
Planner Asleson described the situation on Tatum Street as observed by city staff.
An average of eleven cars are using Tatum Street as a long-term, daytime parking
arrangement each day. A search of license plate numbers shows that the
overwhelming majority of the parkers are non-Tatum Street residents. The parkers
are primarily using the non-restricted portions of Tatum rather than the two-hour
zones.
Administrator Hoyt outlined several alternatives that the commission could
eventually consider for Tatum and/or Lindig Streets:
• Determine that the situation does not warrant further restrictions.
• Expand the daytime, two hour parking restrictions to both sides of Tatum
and/or Lindig Streets.
• Notify residents that the option of residential permit parking if 75% of
property owners in the area will agree to the arrangement.
A petition from several neighbors of Mr. Chrun was received by city staff earlier in
the day. The petition asks that the planning commission delay any action on the
Tatum matter for another month. Asleson noted that staff was not requesting that
any action be taken at this time, but would like direction from the commission as to
their next step in the process.
After a lengthy discussion, the commission determined that they would like to get
input from Tatum and Lindig Street residents regarding the parking issue before
making any recommendation. The commission directed staff to notify residents of
these two streets that the issue would be discussed at the November 28, 1994
meeting.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Carla A~eson, City Planner
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Dee Swenson
Recording Secretary
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City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
28 November 1994
Number: 3
ITEM: A public hearing on the proposed comprehensive plan amendment for an
interim strategy for nonpoint source pollution control
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator I
REVIEWED AND
STAFF REPORT BY: David Nyberg, Engineer
EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION:
The Metropolitan Council is requiring cities to adopt an interim strategy for nonpoint
source pollution control for future development. The proposed interim strategy,
suggested by the Metropolitan Council, is similar in many municipalities. The strategy
basically adopts two documents related to nonpoint source pollution control. These
include the Department of Natural Resources Statewjde Standards for Management
of Shoreland Areas" dated July 3, 1989 and Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas
by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Since Falcon Heights is fully developed these standards have little impact on the city.
Nevertheless, they are a required element in the city's comprehensive plan.
David Nyberg, an engineer who specializes in these water quality issues, will describe
the regulations and the impact of this proposed amendment to the city's
comprehensive plan.
ATTACHMENT:
A -Letter from David Nyberg dated 21 November 1994
B - Proposed resolution for city council to consider approving a comprehensive plan
amendment for an interim strategy for nonpoint source pollution control
ACTION REQUESTED:
A -Report from David Nyberg
B -Public Hearing
C -Discussion
D -Recommend adoption of the resolution amending the comprehensive plan to the
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I'UVSI I,TI9G E:VCIIEERS
1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108
612-644-4389
1.800-888-2923
November 21, 1994
File: 330-000-00
Fax: 612-644-9446 MS. Susan HOyt
City Administrator
City of Falcon Heights
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
Falcon Heights, MN 55113-5594
RE: INTERIM STRATEGY TO REDUCE NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION
PROGRAM
Dear Ms. Hoyt:
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to assist the City of Falcon Heights with the City's
ENVIRONMENTAL
MuNicIPAL Interim Strategy to Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollirtion program. Below is a summary of
PLANNING the requirements of the program, along with some information about how each requirement
SOLID WASTE affects the City of Falcon Heights.
STRUCTURAL
SURVEYING BACKGROUND
TRAFFIC
TRANSPORTATION Effective September 30, 1992, the Metropolitan Council adopted the "Interim Strategy to
Reduce Nonpoint Source Pollution to All Metropolitan Water Bodies" for areas within the
ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL Minnesota River Basin. Effective January 1, 1993, the strategy was adopted for the
ENC~NEERINC: remainder of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Communities within the metropolitan area
HvAC are now implementing this strategy at the local level.
POWER DISTRIBUTION
ScADA The strategy includes three essential requirements:
SYSTEM CONTROLS
1. Local governments must adopt design standards for new storm water ponds that will
reduce the contaminant loadings from surface runoff.
2. Local governments must follow "Best Management Practices" as outlined in several
publications by the MPCA, MnDOT and others.
OFFICES IN:
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PRIOR LAKE
ST. PAUL
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3. Local governments must adopt the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
shoreland regulations.
Ms. Susan Hoyt
November 21, 1994
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HOW EACH REQUIRF.NiENT EFFECTS THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Requirement 1
The above stormwater strategy requires a city to adopt design standards for stormwater
detention facilities. These detention facilities, or ponds, would be constructed as part of
anew development. A city could develop its own stormwater pond standards, or reference
a publication that contains criteria for designing stormwater ponds. However, there are
minimum standards that must be met.
Although the City of Falcon Heights has some "undeveloped" open areas, such as part of
the Fairgrounds and the University of Minnesota agriculture fields, the City is virtually
100% developed. This means that whatever standards the City adopts aze not likely to be
utilized because no new development is likely to occur.
Requirement 2
A local government unit must adopt and follow "Hest Management Practices" guidelines,
for erosion and sediment control.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) aze defined as erosion and sediment control and water
quality management practices that are the most effective and practicable means of
controlling, preventing, and minimizing degradation of surface water, including
construction phasing, minimizing the length of time soil areas are exposed, and other
management practices published by state or designated area-wide planning agencies.
Usually a city adopts an accepted publication of Best Management Practices, such as
Pr~tPrting Water nality in TTrhan Areac, published by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agency. Besides containing guidelines on erosion and sediment control practices during
construction, the MPCA publication also discusses:
Fertilizer Management: The control of the rate, timing, and method of fertilizer
application in urban areas so that plant nutrient needs are met
while minimizing the change or polluting surface or ground
water.
Litter Control: The removal of litter from streets and other surfaces before
runoff or wind transports these materials to surface water.
S Catchbasin Cleaning: Catchbasins usually retain a certain amount of sediment.
These areas should be cleaned out periodically to maintain
their sediment trapping ability.
. Ms. Susan Hoyt
November 21, 1994
Page Three
Street Sweeping: The removal of grit, debris, and trash from impervious areas
prior to stormwater runoff transporting these materials to
surface water.
De-icing Chemical
Use and Storage: Significant amounts of salt are applied to streets each winter
as a de-icing chemical. Proper use and storage of the salt
will prevent high concentrations from contaminating the
environment.
The above topics, better known as "Housekeeping BMPs", are issues the City of Falcon
Heights could specifically address as part of the City's interim stormwater strategy. Other
topics pertaining to construction practices would be addressed generally through the
adoption of the MPCA publication in its entirety.
Requirement 3
A local government must adopt the MnDNR Shoreland Regulations. These regulations are
the minimum standards that local units of government are required to adopt into their
zoning ordinances for the protection of shorelands.
For the purposes of these standards, shoreland is defined as the land located within the
following distances from the ordinary high water level of protected waters:
Land within 1,000 feet from the ordinary high water level of a lake, pond, or
flowage.
Land within 300 feet of a river or stream or the landward extent of a floodplain
delineated by ordinance on such a river or stream, whichever is greater.
Land that meets the above criteria is required to conform to regulations last revised by the
MnDNR in 1989. Regulations include criteria pertaining to placement of structures, land
uses, sewage systems, procedures for variances, and others.
The City of Falcon Heights has a single protected water within the corporate boundary.
This protected water, Wetland 223W, is located north of Como Avenue, and east of
Cleveland Avenue. Any new development in the proximity of this wetland would be
required to conform with the requirements of the Shoreland Regulations.
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Ms. Susan Hoyt
November 21, 1994
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CONCLUSION
We hope the above information will be valuable to the City of Falcon Heights for
stormwater issue planning. We suggest the Planning Commission review the above
information and the enclosed resolution related to the Interim Strategy, and that the
commission recommend City Council approval of the resolution. I will be in attendance
at the November 28th Planning Commission Meeting to answer any questions.
Sincerely,
MSA, CONSULTING ENGINEERS
David E. Nyberg
Staff Engineer
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DRAFT CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
RESOLUTION
APPROVING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT FOR AN INTERIM STRATEGY
FOR NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION CONTROL
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council adopted an interim strategy to reduce nonpoint
source pollution to all metropolitan water bodies on October 22, 1992 and required
that all local governments, including the City of Falcon Heights, adopt the same
interim strategy as policy; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this request at a public hearing and
recommended approval;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON HEIGHTS
that it approves the comprehensive plan amendment to adopt the interim strategy to
reduce nonpoint source of pollution to all metropolitan water bodies subject to the
following guidelines:
1. The City of Falcon Heights will apply National Urban Runoff Program (NURP)
standards for the design of new stormwater ponds and the MPCA's urban best
management practices titled Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas to the
review of any proposed development occurring in the city to reduce nonpoint
source pollutant loadings in stormwater run -off. The City of Falcon Heights
will incorporate these standards and requirements in its stormwater
management plan and land use controls to implement this policy.
2. The City of Falcon Heights will prepare and adopt specific amendments to its
stormwater plan and land use controls by June 30, 1994. The Metropolitan
Council will be notified after the amendments are adopted.
3. The City of Falcon Heights will work with the Department of Natural Resources
to adopt the revised shoreland regulations consistent with the DNR's schedule
of priorities. The Metropolitan Council will be notified following the date of
their adoption.
Approval of the comprehensive plan amendment is contingent upon and subject to the
required review and response by the Metropolitan Council
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City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
November 28, 1994
Number: 4
ITEM: Request for recommendation to the city council regarding parking
restrictions on Tatum Street
REQUESTED BY: Fedir Chrun, 1794 Tatum Street
STAFF REPORT BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Carla Asleson, Planner
REVIEWED BY: Planning Commission (at October 1994 meeting)
EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION:
I. Background.
A. Underlying principle. Public streets are for use by the general public.
They cannot be exclusively restricted for use only by residents that live
on that street.
B. Parking policy procedures. The city parking policy identifies ways that
a parking problem shall be addressed in the city. It states that when a
resident requires a parking problem to be addressed by the city, the
resident must submit a written request for review that includes
information about the problem. After receiving the written request, staff
evaluates the parking situation and reports to the planning commission
and city council.
II. Request.
Mr. Fedir Chrun of 1794 Tatum street submitted a request for considering the
parking along Tatum Street (attachment 1). Staff received informal comments
about the increased parking along Tatum from two other residents at other
times during the fall and summer. In Mr. Chrun's statement, he identifies that
parking along the street has increased during daytime hours over the past
several months. He finds two parking problems: 1) it is difficult to walk along
Tatum Street due to the number of cars parked along there during the day and
2) it is difficult to pass vehicles on the street.
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III. Staff report.
A. Background.
1. Tatum Street is the only through street between Larpenteur
Avenue and Roselawn Avenue between Fairview and Cleveland.
This, along with its location just to the northeast of Gortner
Avenue, a major university access point, make it an identifiable
free parking location for university employees and students.
2. The city has a history of eliminating on-going, long-term on-street
parking in order to increase turnover along streets and to provide
more short-term on-street parking opportunities. Without any
turnover of vehicles during weekday hours, residents do not have
the flexibility to use the street for daytime parking.
3. Any increase in the number of non-residential cars parked along
Tatum Street, which are likely associated with the University of
Minnesota employees and students, may be the result of the
elimination of parking along Cleveland Avenue since its
reconstruction in 1993. It may also be due to the elimination of
parking during warm weather at the lot adjacent to Gibbs Farm
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4. There are currently some parking restrictions on Tatum Street.
Parking is restricted to two hours during weekdays on the
southern 1 /2 of the west side and on the southern 1 /3 of the east
side of Tatum (see map, attachment 2) In 1979, the city council
authorized these sign placements after receiving a petition from
eleven Tatum Street residents.
5. More consistent enforcement of parking restrictions is anticipated
during 1995 with the addition of a 24 hour police officer.
6. There have been no recorded vehicle accidents along Tatum Street
in the past two years.
B. Location, number and ownership of card parking in the non-restricted
part of Tatum Street
1. The majority of cars parked on Tatum on a regular basis between
8 AM and 4 PM on weekdays :belong to non-Tatum Street
residents (based upon ownership searches of license plates).
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• 2. There is an average of 11 cars parked on Tatum Street at any
given time between 8 AM and 4 PM during the day (see
attachment 3-.
3. Very few cars park in the two hour parking area in the southern
half of Tatum Street, probably because the parkers are looking for
a longer term parking arrangement. The majority of these cars
park on the east side of Tatum in the area just outside of the
current two hour parking zone (starting at 1786 Tatum and
moving north). It is likely that these cars are parking on the east
side because they are accessing Tatum from the south off of
Larpenteur Avenue.
4. When cars are parked on both sides of the street, two passing
cars must juggle a bit for space. This is a typical and acceptable
situation for residentially designed streets, which are not intended
to handle high loads of traffic.
5. Long term parking is not currently a problem on Lindig Street.
However, restrictions on Tatum Street parking may affect Lindig
Street if dislocated parkers must search fora new parking
arrangement.
C. Options for addressing the parking situation.
1. Overall approach to parking restrigtions.
a. Parking restrictions require additional signs on the
landscape, and therefore should be used only when needed
to solve a problem.
b. New parking restrictions should attempt to solve a
documented problem.
2. OPTIONS (All options have no change in restrictions on Lindig
Street
a. Option 1. Determine that the increased Tatum Street
parking is not enough of an inconvenience at this time to
need a change in the parking restrictions.
Anticipated Resu/t: No change.
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• b. Option 2. Extend the two hour parking zone north on the
east side of Tatum to approximately 1804 Tatum Street to
make the parking restrictions parallel on both the east and
west sides of the street.
Anticipated Resu/t: If long-term parking is perceived to be
a problem only by those residents living in the middle of
Tatum Street, this option would eliminate their particular
concerns while reserving open parking to the north. The
Planning Commission would have the opportunity to extend
the two-hour zone at a later date should the need arise.
c. Option 3. Expand the 2 hour parking, 8 AM to 4 PM,
Monday through Friday, along both sides of Tatum Street.
Anticipated Resu/t: If long term parking during the
weekdays is perceived as a problem by most Tatum Street
residents, this option should eliminate the pattern of long-
term parking on weekdays along Tatum Street. Since most
of the driveways along Tatum Street are long enough to
accommodate a few off-street cars, a daytime, two hour
parking restriction should not cause much resident
inconvenience. However, if a resident was expecting
visitors or workers, they could get a temporary parking
permit from the city for $1 per vehicle with a maximum
charge of $5.
If the 2 hour parking from 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays became a
problem for residents along Tatum Street, residential permit
parking would be an option. This option requires 75% of property
owners in the neighborhood to petition for permits to allow the
residents to park without regard to the 2 hour posting. The
permits cost S 10 a year.
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Notification and Study Complete
1. All property owners on Tatum and Lindig have been notified that
the Planning Commission is considering changes to Tatum and
Lindig Street parking. Input should be solicited from individuals in
attendance and the commissioners charged with making a
recommendation to the city council.
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• 2. Staff has spent extensive time documenting parking patterns,
researching the area's history, and soliciting comments from
residents.
3. The following individuals have contacted staff and expressed an
interest changing the parking situation on Tatum Street:
Fedir Chrun, 1795 Tatum Street (letter attached)
Emma Boeckermann, 1733 Tatum Street (letter attached)
Meredith Stockford, 1804 Tatum Street (phone ca/l1
Joe Jancsek, 1808 Tatum Street (phone call)
In addition to the individuals listed above, the following people
signed the petition received last month (attachment 4). The
petition does not specifically ask for Tatum Street parking
restrictions, but rather that input be solicited from affected
residents.
Brian Lewis, 1794 Tatum Street
Robert Setsvold, 1791 Tatum Street
Richard Stowman, 1786 Tatum Street
Monika Shirmeister, 1779 Tatum Street
• Evelyn Falk, 1781 Tatum Street
B. Tatum Street
1. If the commission finds that there is a documented, long-term
parking issue with only a small number of people living near the
middle of Tatum Street, extend the two hour parking zone on the
east side of the street to be consistent with that on the west side.
2. If the commission finds that there is a documented, long-term
parking issue with a large number of Tatum Street residents,
recommend that the entire street be signed for two hour parking,
8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
C. Lindig Street
Staff recommends that, regardless of the decision made on Tatum Street
parking, that Lindig Street remain unregulated. Lindig is a narrower, less
visible street that does not pass through to Roselawn Avenue, and staff
would not anticipate many dislocated parkers moving to Lindig Street.
However, staff would monitor Lindig for a time following any new Tatum
. Street restrictions. If the planning commission found that Lindig parking
had increased, they would have the option of restricting parking there at
a later date.
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• ATTACHMENTS:
1. Letter of request from Fedir Chrun
2. Map of parking situation along Tatum and surrpunding streets
3. Daily count of cars parked along Tatum Street
4. Petition submitted by Tatum Street residents -October 24, 1994
5. Written comments received from Tatum and Lindig Street homeowners
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. Staff review of status of parking request
2. Questions and comments from planning commissioners
3. Questions and comments from public
4. Discussion among commissioners
5. Consideration of options
6. Make recommendation to city council
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July 27, 1994
Ms. Carla Asleson
Administrative Assistant/City Planner
Falcon Heights City Hall
2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Falcon Heights, MN. 55113-5594
Dear Ms. Asleson:
This letter is a request that the City of Falcon Heights conduct a
parking study of Tatum Street between Larpenteur Avenue and
Roselawn Avenue.
Tatum Street has become a free parking lot for individuals who are
connected with the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus. Where
ever all day parking is allowed, these individuals will park their
car all day. Many times this is on both sides of the street. Some
days, there are over 25 cars parking during all working hours. I
object to this for a number of reasons:
• 1. When cars park on both sides of the street, it really narrows
the amount of space cars can use driving down the street.
Several times, I have had to wait for a car to pass before I
could continue going in the opposite direction.
2. There are no sidewalks on Tatum Street. Everyone who lives on
the street has to walk on the street in order to get around
the neighborhood. That includes, among others, the many
senior citizens like myself who like to take walks during the
day, the children who want to go over to friend's homes,
neighborhood individuals who want to go bike riding, and
homeowners who want to walk their pets everyday. During the
day we have to be extremely cautious not to get in the way of
the cars on the street and it is especially difficult when a
car is parked on each side of the street and we have to share
the remaining narrow roadway with other cars.
3. The individuals parking on the street have no concern for the
residents on the street. Many of them race down the street to
find a parking spot and then at night race down the street to
get home. The speed limit of 30 miles an hour is completely
ignored. This is dangerous for the residents using the
street.
4. Several years ago my taxes and other neighbors taxes were
• raised to pay for improvements on our streets. I don't
appreciate non-residents using our improved streets and
. indirectly using my money for a free parking lot. What seems
to have happened the past several years is that as the
neighborhoods around the University, for instance, St. Anthony
Park, limit parking to two hours a day, these people move on
to other neighborhoods. Our street is probably the closet
street to the campus that does not limit parking to two hours
a day and so they feel free to come and park all day. I
believe if a survey were done of the parkers, most of them
would be U of M commuters and that these individuals would not
be using any of the businesses in the neighborhood.
It is my understanding that the city staff will do a study of the
parking situation on our street and recommend a course of action to
the Planning Commission and City Council. It is my recommendation
that parking be limited to two hours during the day everywhere on
our street. I am sure that if you conducted a survey of other
residents on the street, the same points I have raised will be
mentioned by them. If there is a concern that residents then
cannot park more than two hours a day, then the City might want to
consider issuing parking permits to residents. This is the
solution adopted by the St. Anthony Park neighborhood.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please
call me at 645-2222. I am looking forward to your response and
;v~uld appreciate being notified of the estimated time it will take
the city to conduct the survey and bring it to the Planning
Commission and City Council for approval.
Sincerely yours, .
Fedir Chrun
1795 Tatum Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
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TATUM STREET PARKING STUDY
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NUMBER OF CARS PARKED
1779 TO 1865 TATUM STREET
September 26: 14
September 27: l0
September 28: 9
September 29: 11
September 30: 14
October 3: 11
October 4: 12
October 5: 10
October 6: 5
October 7: 9
October 10: 10
October 11: 15
October 12: 12
October 13: 10
October 14: 12
Some of the vehicles parked are owned by persons residing in the
following cities: Roseville, New Brighton, Maple Grove, Arden
Hills, Coon Rapids, Shoreview, St. Paul, and North St. Paul.
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10/24/94
TO: CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: RESIDENTS OF TATUM STREET
RE: PARKING ON TATUM STREET
THE RESIDENTS REQUEST THAT THE REVIEW OF TATUM STREET
PARKING BE DELAYED FOR ANOTHER MONTH. WE RECEIVED NOTICE
OF THE STAFF'S REPORT ONLY TWO DAYS BEFORE THE PROPOSED
MEETING ON OCTOBER 24,1994.
THE REPORT DOES NOT ACCURATELY REFLECT THE FEELINGS OF
RESIDENTS ,NOR THE EXTENT OF THE PROBLEM. THE ADDITIONAL
TIME WILL ALLOW US TO FORMALLY ELICIT RESIDENTS' CONCERNS
AND PROPOSED SOLUTIONS.
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• City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
28 November 1994
Number: 5
ITEM: Consideration of an extension to the moratorium on stores that sell
firearms
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION:
In March, 1993 the city council adopted an interim development moratorium on
cmmercial uses that the council considered to have possible detrimental secondary
impacts on the city's business district and surrounding residential neighborhoods. In
March, 1994 the city council adopted a series of ordinances governing several of
these uses and removed these commercial uses from the interim moratorium. Only
one use, stores that sell firearms, remains under the interim development moratorium.
The moratorium currently expires on December 31, 1994.
• Over the past months staff has collected information related to statutes and city
ordinances controlling the location of stores that sell firearms. This has included
having the city attorney discuss the status of regulating these uses with the City of
St. Paul city attorney. Staff is continuing to gather information from other cities
including zoning regulations and definitions of such stores.
At this time staff recommends that the planning commission and city council extend
the moratorium on stores that sell firearms until the necessary information can be
gathered to develop the appropriate zoning and licensing ordinances to cover this use.
An extension until March 31, 1995 should provide ample time for the staff,
commission and council to complete this process and adopt the appropriate
ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS:
A -Proposed amendment to Chapter 5 Section 5.04
ACTION REQUESTED:
~ Staff review of information being gathered
• Recommend amending ordinance Chapter 5 Section 5.04 to extend the interim
• moratorium until March 31, 1995.
5-5.01
SECTION 5. INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM ON COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS
5-5.01 AUTHORITY, FINDINGS & PURPOSE
A. Authority. Pursuant to M.S. §462.355, Subd. 4, the city
has the authority to establish interim ordinances to
maintain the status quo while the city is conducting
studies, has authorized a study to be conducted or has
scheduled a public hearing to consider adoption or amendment
of the comprehensive plan or official zoning controls.
B. Findings and Purpose. In 1991 the city council
adopted a comprehensive plan for the city. The Metropolitan
Council approved that plan in April, 1992. A recommendation
in the city's comprehensive plan included studying and
revising the city's commercial districts to conform to the
plan and address future needs. In October, 1992, the city
council contracted with the Hoisington Group, Inc. to carry
out a planning study on all the city's commercial zones, to
• evaluate and recommend changes in the commercial zoning
designations, to work with the property owners to determine
future needs and to make recommendations to the planning
commission and city council for revising the commercial
zoning code provisions. The Hoisington Group, Inc. and the
city completed a study of the city's commercial zones.
After the completion of the planning study, the city adopted
related planning studies, zoning and licensing provisions as
necessary to address these uses with the exception of stores
selling firearms or ammunition. Staff is continuing to do a
planning study on stores that sell firearms or ammunition
and their relationship to the city's commercial and
residential districts.
The city council has concluded that the granting of any
permits or development approval, as specifically set forth
in Subd. 3, could destroy or impair the integrity of the
planning process and that a development moratorium is
necessary to preserve the status quo pending completion of
the planning study on stores that sell firearms or
ammunition.
It is the intention of the city council to protect the
described planning process and the health, safety and
welfare of its citizens by adopting an interim ordinance
. for a reasonable period of time during the time period of
the study, planning and implementation activities.
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5-5.02 - 5.03
• 5-5.02 DEVELOPMENT RESTRICTIONS AND APPLICABILITY
A. Restrictions. No request for re-zoning,
conditional use permit, variance, subdivision, building
permit, business license, certificate of occupancy, or any
other land use approval, affecting property located within
the B-l, B-2 and B-3 zoning districts shall be
accepted for processing or considered by the city council
for stores selling any firearms or ammunition.
1. applications for hardship waiver pursuant to
Section 5-5.03 of this code.
B. Applicability. This section shall cover all commercial
zoning districts in the City of Falcon Heights. This
includes B-l, B-2, and B-3.
5-5.03 HARDSHIP WAIVER
A. Procedure. The city council may waive the moratorium
requirements established herein with the following
procedures:
• 1. Any person seeking a hardship waiver shall file an
application with the city with a fee of $50.00 plus
the applicable fee for the business license and
land use permit, if any is required. In addition,
the applicant shall cover the costs of all related
planning costs of the city's planning consultant
associated with the waiver.
2. A requested hardship waiver shall be scheduled for
a hearing before the city council.
3. A requested hardship waiver may be granted by a
majority of the council members in attendance.
B. Conditions. The council may grant a hardship waiver
only if it finds that:
1) the applicant has demonstrated a hardship by
showing that the property cannot be put to a
reasonable use without the waiver;
2) the waiver will not affect the integrity of
the planning process and the purpose for
which the ordinance was enacted;
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5-5.03 - 5-5.04
• 3) the application is consistent with the current
status of the planning study;
4) the application is for a use that is a listed
permitted or conditional use in the applicable
zoning district.
C. Authority to Deny. The council may deny the waiver if
it does not meet the criteria in this section or if it
determines that its approval will negatively impact the
planning study or the future land use and development
in the city.
5-5.04 TERM
This interim moratorium became effective on March 30, 1993
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ordinances, whichever is first.
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City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
November 28, 1994
Number: 6
ITEM: Report regarding cancellation of December meeting
REPORTED BY: Carla Asleson, Planner
EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION:
Planning Commission meetings are ordinarily scheduled for the fourth Monday of each
month. The next planning commission meeting falls on December 26, which is a
national holiday in observance of Christmas.
Since the following Monday, January 2, is also a national holiday (observance of New
Year's Day), staff is recommending that the December planning commission meeting
be canceled. Because December is typically a slower month for building and
development projects, staff does not project a need to take action on any planning
issues.
• If the December meeting is canceled, the next planning commission meeting would be
held on January 23, 1995.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to cancel the December 1994 Planning Commission
meeting.
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