HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda_94Oct24PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
October 24, 1994
7 p.m.
ROLL CALL: Kay Andrews _ Tom Brace _ Lee Barry _ Wendy Treadwell _
Paul Kuettel _ Lisa Lampi _ Ken Salzberg _ Sam Jacobs _
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
September 26, 1994
3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
September 28, 1994
4. Plan review for an essential service structure at Harvest States
Cooperatives, 1667 Snelling Avenue
5. Report on the parking situation on Tatum Street
6. ADJOURN
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• MINUTES
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
September 26, 1994
7 p.m.
PRESENT ABSENT ALSO PRESENT
Lee Barry Kay Andrews Susan Hoyt, Administrator
Wendy Treadwell Tom Brace Carla Asleson, Planner
Paul Kuettel Lisa Lampi Sam Jacobs, Council Liaison
Ken Salzberg
Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chairperson Barry.
Minutes of the July 25, 1994 were unanimously approved as written.
PUBLIC HEARING ON REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
OPERATION OF A SECONDHAND CLOTHING STORE AT 1583 W. HAMLINE
AVE.
• City Administrator Hoyt explained to the commission that Mr. J.T. Bonner
wishes to open a used clothing store in the basement of the shopping center at
1583 Hamline Avenue, which is owned by Mr. Dirk Bordson. This requires a
conditional use permit. She said all property owners within 350 feet of the
proposed business were notified by mail of the public hearing and a legal notice
was published in the local paper. Two calls were received. One caller was
concerned about parking along residential streets. A second caller highly
recommended Mr. Bonner's endeavor saying that he had donated much needed
clothing to a family in the resident's church.
Public Hearing opened at 7:05.
The property owner, Mr. Bordson, and Mr. Bonner, the proprietor, were in
attendance.
Mr. Bonner, the store proprietor, spoke briefly saying the premises would be
used for the sale of used clothing only. This clothing would come from church,
school, garage, and yard sales. He said that he did not plan to take items on
consignment. He said he had talked to other business owners in the building
and received a positive response from them. His hours of operation would be
weekdays 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Public Hearing closed at 7:13.
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Hoyt explained that a conditional use permit goes with the property not with the
business. She recommended making the conditional use permit broad enough
to include secondhand clothing and clothing consignment shops in the event
that Mr. Bonner goes out of business, the property owner may lease the
business without requesting another conditional use permit. The planning
commission must recommend approval of the conditional use permit unless the
property owner cannot satisfy all the reasonable conditions governing the use.
Commissioner Salzberg moved to recommend to the city council to grant the
conditional use permit with the following conditions attached:
1. The store be authorized to sell used clothing. The term clothing does not
include jewelry or precious metals nor other items defined as secondhand
goods in the zoning code.
2. The used clothing shall be washed or dry cleaned prior to sale.
3. The hours of operation be limited to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through
Saturday.
4. The proprietor must secure and maintain a business license in Falcon
Heights.
5. The store shall not exceed the maximum square footage permitted of
1,000 square feet permitted in the B-1 district in the zoning code.
6. The business shall conform to the city's codes.
7. The store shall not receive direct drop off of clothing from members of
the public at these premises.
8. There shall be no outdoor storage of merchandise.
9. The store's parking needs shall be accommodated within the shopping
center's parking lot and the immediate public parking spaces along the
shopping center and neighboring commercial uses.
10. Any change or expansion to the use shall require an amendment to the
conditional use permit.
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Motion was seconded by Treadwell and unanimously approved.
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 9 §4.01 Subd. 4c OF THE ZONING
CODE OF 26.2' FROM THE REQUIRED 30' REAR YARD SETBACK TO
CONSTRUCT AN ATTACHED GARAGE AT 1437 W. CALIFORNIA
City Administrator Hoyt explained that James LeJeune and Donna Tretheway,
property owners, would like to convert their existing attached one car garage
into a family room and add a bathroom and an attached double car garage.
Hoyt stated that the zoning code, which requires a 30' rear yard setback for an
attached garage, was not designed to address an attached garage accessed
from an alley because there are very few attached garages with this situation.
The uniqueness of this situation created a hardship and a need for a variance to
construct an attached double garage with access from an alley. The proposed
garage with the 26.2' variance was consistent with the neighbors garages and
was screened by a fence and landscaping from the neighbors to the east and
• west. The new garage would have the access door on the alley 3.8' from the
rear property line. Hoyt said that if the garage were detached and accessed
from the alley, the minimum setback would be 5'. The 3.8' access was
adequate to get into the garage.
Hoyt further explained that the situation was unusual in that a building permit
had been issued prior to the variance being heard by the planning commission.
The building permit was issued for a set of plans that met the requirements of
the zoning code. The property owners were informed that if the city did not
grant the variance that they would have to construct a garage that met the
zoning code. This procedure had been discussed with the city attorney prior to
approval of the building permit.
Hoyt said that the property owners provided the commission with a signed
statement from their abutting neighbors stating that the neighbors did not
object to the variance. Staff also notified the adjacent property owners about
the variance request and received no calls.
Hoyt said that there are three hardships associated with this request for a
variance.
• 1. Without a variance, the homeowner would halve to build a detached
double garage in the NE corner of the lot with a garage door off of the
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alley. This alternative plan is less desirable in that several trees on the
east side of the property would need to be removed.
2. The alternative plan would also involve building the garage in the largest
contiguous landscaped area of the lot, substantially breaking up the
greenspace of the yard.
3. One of the applicants has a disability that requires all living space to be
on one floor. This eliminates the possibility of adding a second floor to
the home and expanding the current garage. The applicant needs an
attached garage to avoid the risk of falling on wet or uneven payment on
the walk from the house to the car.
Ms. Tretheway and Mr. LeJeune attended the meeting and stated their need for
a variance.
Salzberg moved to adopt the resolution approving the variance and to
recommend to the council the variance be granted because the request meets
the standards for granting a variance, specifically (b) which states that the
variance will not diminish or impair property values, and (c-, which states that
the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of property rights.
Seconded by Kuettel and unanimously approved.
REVIEW OF THE 1995 PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
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State statute requires the planning commission to review the city's proposed
capital improvement program (CIP) to assure that it is consistent with the
overall direction that the city is moving in its comprehensive plan.
Hoyt walked through the CIP with the commission. After a short discussion,
the commission recommended no changes in the CIP to the city council.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/INFORMATION
The commission briefly reviewed and discussed the ordinance revisions for
garage as adopted by council 9/14/94.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45
Carla Asleson, City Planner
Dee Swenson, Recording Secretary
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1994
Mayor Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt,
Asleson, Kriegler, and Klingenberg.
ABSENT
Hustad (due to work commitments).
COMMUNITY FORUM
There were no comments from the floor.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1994
Minutes were approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Mayor Baldwin noted that one item on the consent agenda, the annual
salary adjustment for the city administrator, would be postponed to
a later date.
• The following consent agenda was approved by unanimous consent of
the council:
1. Disbursements:
a. General disbursements through 9/22/94, $45,438.3^
b. Payroll, 9/1/94 to 9/15/94: $11,975.22
2. Licenses (business license for "Feathered Denims" was
granted contingent upon issuance of a conditional use
permit)
3. Resolution closing account #302, the 1984 tax increment
debt service account, and transferring funds to #412, the
TIF #1 construction fund
4. Resolution reapportioning the assessments from two "old"
parcels to "new" parcels.
5. Request for a variance in Section 9-4.01, Subd. 4 (c) of
the zoning code for 1437 W. California Avenue
POLICY AGENDA
A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A
SECONDHAND CLOTHING STORE AT 1583 NORTH HAMLINE AVENUE IN A
SHOPPING CENTER BUILDING
Administrator Hoyt outlined the conditional use permit request and
the proposed conditions that would be placed upon a second hand
clothing store. Hoyt stressed to the council that they would not
•= be approving this particular business, but rather the business use.
If approved, future second hand clothing stores at this address
would not need a new conditional use permit, but would instead be
obligated to abide by the conditions set at this meeting. She also
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September 28, 1994
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arranged to borrow some of their equipment in an effort to contain
costs. As for the exercise stations, staff is recommending that
two new stations be added and that all the sign posts and frames be
replaced due to deteriorating condition. Staff will be able to
perform the labor for the exercise stations; the pathway
rehabilitation will require the assistance of a contractor.
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Motion by Councilmember Gehrz to authorize staff to enter into an
agreement with Albrecht Company for pathway reconstruction (cost
not to exceed $6, 338.00 ) and $2, 725.00 for materials related to the
improvement of the exercise stations. These expenditures are to be
charged to the Parks Capital Improvement Fund. Motion passed
unanimously.
CITY INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Gehrz announced that Dr. Peter Benson would be
speaking at Roseville High School on September 29th. She also
announced that volunteers would be needed for "Turn Off the
Violence" day on October 22nd.
Mayor Baldwin noted that due .to employment commitments he will not
be able to attend the scheduled council retreat in November.
Administrator Hoyt indicated that she would contact all
councilmembers to find a suitable replacement date, probably
November 11-12, 1994.
Councilmember Gibson Talbot had a message from the parks and
recreation commission, namely that they are very pleased with the
success of the summer programs and the efforts of staff to improve
upon the condition of the city parks.
Administrator Hoyt noted that fall and winter park programs and
Cities Week activities were in progress and that the City
Accountant's position posting had closed. She also noted that the
St. Anthony Police might be seen in Falcon Heights over the next
few weeks, as they are acclimating themselves to the city's
streets.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
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T fi Baldwin, Mayor
City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
October 24, 1994
ITEM: Plan review for an essential service structure (water cooling tower) at
Harvest States Cooperatives, 1667 Snelling Avenue
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Whims, W-W Constructors, on behalf of Harvest States
REVIEWED BY: Carla Asleson, Planner
EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION:
Background
Water cooling towers use fans to remove heat from water and then channel the water
to operate an air conditioning system. The state Department of Natural Resources is
requiring that businesses convert to water cooling towers as an alternative to inefficient
• once-through well water systems.
Request
Mark Whims, representing W-W Constructors, has been contracted by construct a water
cooling tower at Harvest States Cooperatives. Such a structure is considered an
"essential service structure" and is a permitted use in a B-3 zoning district. However,
the zoning code requires that the placement of the structure be "approved by the city
council as being in harmony with the surrounding business district and neighborhood
after review and recommendation by the planning commission". The code does not
require notification to adjacent property owners.
The 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 constructed of gray steel and will be approximately 19' in height from
grade to the top of the handrail. These measurements are in compliance with the
setback and height regulations of the B-3 zoning district.
The city's building official has reviewed the submitted plans and found them to be in
conformance with the Uniform Building Code.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the plans for the water cooling tower. The reasons for
this recommendation include:
• 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 19'; 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 or 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.
• The tower, whether in its present design or another, must be built to
conform with state regulations.
Attachments:
• 1) Letter of application from Mark Whims, W-W Constructors
21 Site plan of Harvest States property showing proposed water cooling tower
location
3) Drawing of water cooling tower from front and side elevations.
4) Zoning map showing Harvest States property
Action Requested:
• Review the proposed structure for compatibility with the existing business and
neighborhood
• Adopt a motion to recommend either approval or denial of the plans to the city
council.
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ENGINEERING • CONSTRUCTION • MAINTENANCE • MANAGEMENT SERVICES
City Of Falcon Heights October 19, 1994
2477 W. Carpenter
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Attn: Carla Asleson
Ref: Harvest States Cooperatives
1667 North Snelling
Installation of Cooling Water Tower
Dear Carla,
WW Constructors Inc. is under contract with Harvest States
Cooperatives to design and install a cooling water system
for the corporate headquarters, located on the corner of
Snelling and Carpenter in Falcon Heights. The cooling water
system will replace the existing once--through well water
system they are presently utilizing. The State of Minnesota
through the Department of Natural Resources is requiring by
law that all users of a once--through well water systems to
convert their systems to a water efficient alternative based
upon the age of the existing systems. The system designed
utilizes a cooling water tower that would be located on the
south side of the building as shown on the drawings. The
purpose of the tower is to remove heat from the water in the
cooling system and dissipate it to the atmosphere.
Should you require any further information please contact us
at your earliest convenience.
Very Trt}~.y Yours
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cc: 94-161/permits
Jim Hoel/HSC-ST. Paul
PO BOX 231 HAMEL MN 55340 6121420-4177 FAX 6121420-4350
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Planning Commission
October 24, 1994
ITEM: Report on the parking situation on Tatum Street
REQUESTED BY: Fedir Chrun, 1794 Tatum Street
REPORTED AND REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Carla Asleson, Planner
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 (attachment 1-. After receiving the
written request staff will evaluate the parking situation and report 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 2). Staff received informal comments
about the increased parking along Tatum from two other residents at other
times during the 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.
III. Staff report.
A. Backaround.
1. Tatum Street is the only through street between Larpenteur
Avenue and Roselawn Avenue between Fairview and Cleveland.
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• 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 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
and the University playing fields.
B. Location, number and ownership of cars barking on Tatum from 8 AM to
4 PM, Mondav through Fridav
1. The overwhelming majority of cars parked on Tatum on a regular
basis between 8 AM and 4 PM on weekdays belong to non-Tatum
Street residents (this is based upon ownership searches of license
plates). Staff has heard reports that people are parking their cars
on Tatum in the early morning, unloading their bicycles, and riding
off in the direction of the University.
. 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 4).
3. 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). These cars do not create apass-
through problem along the street because they are primarily
parked on one side of the street. It is likely that these cars are
parking on the east side because they are accessing Tatum from
the south off of Larpenteur Avenue. 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.
C. Options for addressing the parking on Tatum.
1. Overall approach to parking restrictions. Staff does not
recommend posting parking restricfions if the problem is perceived
by only a few property owners along a street. The signs do not
enhance the streetscape and the restrictions are not useful if they
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• do not solve a problem. Therefore, if the planning commission
chooses to recommend new parking restrictions, staff suggests
that residents along Tatum Street that currently do not have
parking restrictions be notified of any proposed changes prior to
the recommendation being made to the city council.
2. Option 1. Determine that the increased parking is not enough of
an inconvenience at this time to need a change in the parking
restrictions.
3. Option 2. Expand the 2 hour parking, 8 AM to 4 PM, Monday
through Friday, along both sides of the entire street.
a. 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. This parking restriction is not being
recommended because of an immediate threat to public
health and safety; the current parking patterns along Tatum
Street do not present such a threat. However, the city does
have a history of eliminating on-going, long-term, weekday
parking of this type to increase turnover along the street
and to provide on-street parking opportunities during the
day for residents along the street or for short-term visitors
to residents or people using the university. Without any
turnover of vehicles during weekday hours, residents do not
have the flexibility to use the street for parking during these
daytime, weekday hours.
b. The parking restrictions should cover the length and both
sides of the street. To sign only the east side of Tatum
(where the parking is now heaviest) would result in cars
parking further to the north and on the west side of the
street.
c. Staff wouldn't anticipate much inconvenience to residents
because most of the driveways along Tatum Street are long
enough to accommodate a few off-street cars. However,
if the 2 hour,8 AM to 4 PM, M - F, parking is an
inconvenience to residents who are expecting visitors or
workers, they may get a temporary parking permit from the
city for a S1 per vehicle with a maximum charge of 55.
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If the 2 hour parking from 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays became
a problem 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. The Grove has residential
permit parking due to its close proximity to campus.
However, the 2 hour parking from 8 AM to 4 PM weekdays
creates so few problems for most Grove homeowners that
only ten permits were issued to property owners out of a
possible 102 in 1994. This is because driveways
accommodate most parking during the daytime hours.
Visitors and others typically park for 2 hours or less on the
street during weekday hours. Tatum Street driveways are
typically longer than Grove driveways and, therefore, can
accommodate more cars than the Grove.
c. There is a possibility that the cars currently parking along
Tatum Street might move to the east and appear along
Lindig Street. The fact that Lindig Street is narrower, less
visible and not a through street might deter that from
occurring. However, if it was found to be the case, Lindig
• Street could be signed in the same way.
d. The presence of a 24 hour officer in the city limits starting
on January 1, 1995 will substantially increase the
enforcement of the city's parking ordinances.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Falcon Heights Parking Policy
2. Letter of request from Fedir Chrun
3. Map of parking situation along Tatum and surrounding streets
4. Daily count of cars parked along Tatum Street
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Discuss the current parking situation on Tatum Street.
• Determine if further action is warranted. If so, direct staff to notify residents
of Tatum Street of the study results and the proposed restrictions and that this
item will appear on the November 28, 1994 planning commission agenda for
consideration.
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b. If notice of the parking problem arose from a resident(s),
proprietor(s) and/or property owner(s) complaint, the
city staff shall request a formal written request be
submitted to the City defining the nature of the problem,
the affected area and, whenever possible, the names of
other affected property o~mers in agreement with the
problem. The city staff shall research-the reported
parking problem. Staff shall visit the site, assess
the parl~ing conditions at various times of the day and
collect other useful information including state and
county rules governing the streets in question. If appropriate,
residents and/or property owners in the affected area
shall be contacted for their opinion about the e:~istence
and/or extent of the parking problem. The staff shall
also determine whether the problem area is limited to
the area specified in the complaint or is broader in •
scope.
c. If. staff research suggests that the City needs •
to take action to alleviate the parking situation,
the city planner shall ma'.~e a report with the proposed
alternatives to the Planning Commission for its review
and recommendation. The Planning Commission recommendation
and staff report ~•rill go to the City Council for final
action.
d. If staff research suggests that the City does
not need to take action to alleviate the parking situation,
the city planner shall report the state of the request
at the next Planning Commission and City Council meetings.'
The initiator of the parking request will be notified
of the report.
III. PARKING RF_S'I'RT~`j'Ip~q
A. POSTID PAP.KING RESTRICTIONS
i. Posting parking restrictions on streets may be used to control
on-street parking problems in specific areas for various
lengths of time. Pdhen such a solution is proposed, the
affect on nearby streets mist be ta:~.en into account.
2. Restrictions shall contain as few conditions as possible
so they are easily understood and enforced.
3. Restrictions adopted to alleviate a specific parking problem
shall be as consistent as possible in a neighborhood and
throughout the City. For example, "two hour parking 8:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.P9. Monday through-Friday" should be used
throughout the City rather than some "one hour parking 8:00
A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday".
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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 fora 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 nmt 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
would 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,
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Fedir Chrun
1795 Tatum Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55113
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TATUM STREET PARKING STUDY
NUMBER OF CARS PARKED
1779 TO 1865 TATUM STREET
September 26: 14
September 27: 10
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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