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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda_94Jul25 LEI PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA July 25, 1994 7 p.m. ROLL CALL: Kay Andrews _ Tom Brace _ Lee Barry _ Wendy Treadwell _ Paul Kuettel _ Lisa Lampi _ Ken Salzberg _ 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES April 25, 1994 May 23, 1994 3. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 22, 1994 4. Public Hearing on proposed zoning code changes related to detached garages 5. Update on the Larpenteur Avenue reconstruction project 6. Announcements 7. ADJOURN MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MAY 23, 1994 7 p.m. PRESENT ABSENT Tom Brace Kay Andrews Wendy Treadwell Lee Barry Lisa Lampi Paul Kuettel Ken Salzberg Meeting opened at 7:05. ALSO PRESENT Susan Hoyt, Administrator Carla Asleson, Planner Minutes of the April 25, 1994 were not approved due to lack of a quorum. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDED CHANGES IN THE ZONING CODE REGARDING DETACHED GARAGES The commission members discussed proposed changes in the placement of detached garages and maximum height of detached garages with no decisions or recommendations made. Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. • Carla Asleson, City Planner Dee Swenson, Recording Secretary . MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING APRIL 25, 1994 7 p.m. PRESENT ABSENT ALSO PRESENT Tom Brace Kay Andrews Susan Hoyt, Administrator Lee Barry Lisa Lampi Carla Asleson, Admin. Asst./Planner Wendy Treadwell Sam Jacobs, Council Liaison Paul Kuettel Ken Salzberg Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. Welcome was extended to Carla Asleson, the new administrative assistant/planner. Minutes of the March 28, 1994 were approved as written. CONSIDERATION FOR A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 9-2.06 OF FIVE FEET FROM THE MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHT AT 1703 ST. MARY'S. STREET. Hoyt explained that Mr. Bobby Ray Thomas, property owner, would like to erect an eight foot high fence along the entire south property line at 1703 St. Mary's up to a large tree which is on the west end of the property. She said because city code allows only a three foot fence in front of the property and a six foot fence in the rear, a variance of two and five feet is necessary. Mr. Thomas explained that he is requesting this variance because the property is adjacent to the commercial property of Buck's Unpainted Furniture and Ciatti's restaurant. He said there are two dumpsters located very near the house and there is a problem with flying debris and visual unattractiveness. Also pedestrians continually use his property as a shortcut to the adjacent businesses. Hoyt said that the zoning code requires that a buffer exist between adjacent properties when one lot is zoned for residential use and the other for commercial use. Until last year, the property was landscaped to meet this requirement. However, the shrubs that were serving as the buffer have since died and have been removed. No neighbors have objected to the variance. After some discussion, Treadwell moved to adopt the resolution recommending granting of the variance of two feet in the rear and sideyards and of 5 feet in the front yard for a fence to be built along the southern property line because of the following findings: • a. That the amendment to the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare; b. That the amendment to the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area; c. That the amendment to the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; d. That the amended variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property; e. That the amended variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets; and f. That the amended variance will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety. Seconded by Salzberg and unanimously approved. DISCUSSION OF A STUDY RELATED TO SIZE AND PLACEMENT OF RESIDENTIAL GARAGES. Hoyt walked the commissioners through the current zoning code regulations for garages reviewing allowable size, height, maximum lot coverage, and required setbacks. She asked the commission determine whether or not certain . portions of the code relating to these regulations should be changed or reworded in order to bring the code up-to-date. 1) Placement Requirements for Detached Garactes on Alleys. Currently, detached garages on alleys and in the rear 20% of the lot are subject only to a 1' side and rear setback requirement. This rule was intended to allow homes in the northome portion of the city to build a 24' wide garage on the alley. Since this was the original intention, and for the sake of simplicity, staff recommended that this portion of the code be reworded, a structure is located completely in the rear 25 feet of the lot, rather than using the phrase, "rear 20% of the lot". 2) Side Yard Setbacks for Detached Garacres not on an alley. This portion of the code was discussed with the northeast corner of the city in mind. Existing garages are built 2' to 3' off of the lot lines. Reconstruction of these garages in the existing location requires the issuance of a variance from the five foot setback. Staff talked about changing to allow new garages to be constructed two feet from sideyard lot line, if the existing garage was two feet from the side lot line. 3) Maximum Garacte Size Allowed. • Using the formula in the existing code, for every 10' increase in lot width, there is an increase in 120 sq. ft. of allowable garage area. The current allowable height cannot exceed the height of the house (25 ft. maximum) and no more than 75% of the lot can be covered by the principal structure, accessory building(s), decks, and driveways. After reviewing these three points and examining a comparison of garage requirements in other metro cities, a decision was made to look more closely into the setbacks and the allowable height for garages for the next planning commission meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:10. Carla Asleson, City Planner Dee Swenson, Recording Secretary CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1994 • Mayor Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:06 p.m. PRESENT Baldwin, Gibson Talbot, Hustad, and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, and Bachman. i~~~ ~, M ~ Gehrz. COMMUNITY FORUM There were no comments from the floor. MINUTES OF MAY 25, 1994 Councilmember Hustad requested that more detail regarding the questions asked by Councilmembers to Representative Mc Guire be included. Council approved minutes as amended above. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED • Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements a-1. General disbursements through 6/2/94, $64,201.55 a-2. General disbursements through 6/16/94, $82,357.77 a-3. Payroll, 5/16/94 to 5/31/94, $11,261.01 a-4. Payroll, 6/1/94 to 6/15/94, $12,269.03 2. Licenses (license for The Best Books and Gifts store granted contingent upon issuance of a Conditional Use Permit for the used book portion of the store) 3. Hiring of summer recreation staff 4. Approval of appointments to Human Rights and Parks and Recreation Commissions 5. Formal hiring of Mr. Lawrence Klingenberg as Public Works and Parks Superintendent 6. Community "garage" reception for retiring Mr. Vincent Wright POLICY AGENDA CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE PLANNING SERVICES FOR j THE LARPENTEUR AVENUE CORRIDOR r •' Administrator Hoyt explained that Ramsey County is plannin to g reconstruct Larpenteur Avenue from Eustis Street to Dale street beginning in late 1996. She further explained that this recon- struction gives the city the opportunity to consider possible Page 2 City Council Minutes June 22, 1994 • • landscaping alternatives to be completed at the same time as the reconstruction. Toward this end, the planning firm of Hoisington and Koegler Group (HKG) was asked to submit a proposal for developing a streetscape plan for the Larpenteur corridor. Mr. Fred Hoisington of HKG explained to the Council that his firm's assumption in developing their streetscape proposal was to plan to the "edges" of Larpenteur and not just along the center of the street corridor. In this way, people will know exactly where the boundaries of Falcon Heights are located. Also, Mr. Hoisington stated that his firm is assuming that there will continue to be a great deal of public involvement in the landscape planning process. Mr. Hoisington then passed out a worksheet detailing the proposed timeline for completion of the planning process. Mr. Michael Schroeder, a Landscape Architect with HKG, gave a brief overview of corridor projects in Chanhassen and Hopkins that are currently in progress under the guidance of HKG. Mayor Baldwin mentioned that he is serving on a U of M planning group that is doing extensive long range planning on the future of the University. The group is investigating the future use of the agricultural fields in Falcon Heights. Perhaps this information will be of use to HKG. Mayor Baldwin further stated that he feels that this planning process would be time and money well invested in the future of the community. Cauncilmember Gibson Talbot asked if the planning approach would be to blend the different landscape areas of the city or to make them very distinct from one another. Mr. Schroeder replied that this issue will require further study to determine what approach would be best. It would be his opinion that a balance is necessary but that continuity be emphasized in some way in order that people know where Falcon Heights begins and ends. Motion by Councilmember Hustad to approve the preparation of a streetscape plan for Larpenteur Avenue with the Hoisington Koegler Group for an hourly rate at a sum not to exceed $9,750. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF THE POLICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY AND THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Mayor Baldwin stated that City Attorney Bachman has represented the city in these contract negotiations and that the councilmembers had been briefed individually by Mr. Bachman regarding the contents of this contract. Mayor Baldwin expressed { satisfaction with the contract and its provision for a joint advisory committee. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the police contract with the City of St. Anthony. Page 3 City Council Minutes June 22, 1994 • Councilmember Hustad asked if St. Anthony had approved the contract. Administrator Hoyt answered that they had not, as they were waiting for Falcon Heights to approve it first. Motion to approve police contract passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RESOLUTION CHANGING POLLING PLACE OF PRECINCT NO. 2 TO THE FALCON HEIGHTS F:T~F~IE_N'i'ARY SCHOOL AT 1393 GARDEN AVENUE, EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1995 Administrator Hoyt updated the Council on their directive to relocate the location of Precinct No. 2 to Falcon Heights Elementary School. Due to continuing construction, the school will not be available for the 1994 primary election. Staff has discussed the issue with school officials and it was determined that it would be best to delay the polling place change until the 1995 elections. By 1995, all construction will be completed and the students will be better acclimated to their new building. Motion by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to approve Resolution No. 94-18, changing the precinct polling place for Precinct No. 2 of the City of Falcon Heights. Motion passed unanimously. • CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RECORDS RETENTION POLICY Administrator Hoyt explained that the adoption of a records retention schedule would allow the city to dispose of records after a minimum time length has passed. Records could be kept longer, if necessary. She also mentioned that a data practices policy would be coming before the council in the near future. Attorney Bachman explained that a data practices policy identifies city data as public, private, or confidential and also designates a staff member in charge of overseeing data practices. Motion by Councilmember Jacobs to adopt the records retention schedule as presented. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR PREPARATION OF THE 1995 BUDGET Administrator Hoyt outlined the process for preparation of the 1995 budget and suggested several possible workshop dates. After consulting with the councilmembers in attendance, the following dates were tentatively set, pending consent from Councilmember Gehrz: July 13, August 3, August 17, August 24, and September 14. Administrator Hoyt also recommended that the council consider conducting a "group think and talk" session apart from the budget process. Mayor Baldwin endorsed this idea, stressing the importance of the council and staff sharing the same goals and ideas. He suggested a retreat in the fall for the council and department head staff. Page 4 City Council Minutes June 22, 1994 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY STRATEGIC PLANNING PROJECT Ramsey County is beginning a six month strategic planning effort and has requested representatives for 16 planning committees. The following people have requested appointment: Paul Martinez, a Human Right Commissioner, has requested appointment to the Human Service Delivery and Public Health committees; Susan Hoyt to the Integrated Law Enforcement Systems committee; and a member of the fire/rescue department to the Emergency Services System committee. Motion by Councilmember Hustad to approve the committee appointments as listed above. Motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilmember Hustad asked about sealcoating of streets in the northeast quadrants and when the rocks would be swept. Administrator Hoyt replied that sweeping was planned for the following week. Councilmember Hustad also noted that many people are moving in and out of the city. He suggested that the council consider ways • to formally welcome these new residents, possibly with receptions. Mayor Baldwin suggested that this duty might be shared with the Neighborhood Watch captains or other community volunteers. The topic of violence prevention was also initiated by Councilmember Hustad. He noted that this topic is being investigated by Councilmember Gehrz and the Human Rights Commission. Councilmember Hustad and Administrator Hoyt noted that Ramsey County may have small grants available for city initiatives into violence prevention. Mayor Baldwin encouraged the Human Rights Commission and other commissions to further expand their roles in the city. Mayor Baldwin noted that the Ramsey County League of Local Governments recently finished its plan for initiatives in local governments. The written copy should be available within a week. Administrator Hoyt updated the Council on the speeding problem in Falcon Woods. While the average speed recorded was about 21 m.p.h., there were seven trips where a vehicle was exceeding 60 m.p.h. These high speeds were especially apparent over the noon hour and between five and six in the evening. Staff will be delivering a letter to the residents of the area, asking them to report license plate numbers of speeders to the police. In this instance, erecting a "please slow down for children" sign will probably not be effective. An unidentified resident of the Falcon Woods neighborhood asked the Council if a "No Through Street" sign could be erected. Page 5 City Council Minutes June 22, 1994 U Mayor Baldwin noted that the data show that the speeder is probably a neighbor rather than someone passing through. It will be more effective for neighborhood watch groups and individuals to report the offender than to post an officer in the neighborhood. Mayor Baldwin also asked that staff investigate the cost of a "No Outlet" sign for the area. Administrator Hoyt also made the following announcements: • Former Falcon Heights recreation coach Eric Lovdahl is now a pitcher with the Minneapolis Millers baseball team. • The A.M.M. has asked for volunteers from city councils to serve on its various committees. Councilmembers should see Susan Hoyt for further information. • Vince Wright, Public Works Foreman, will be retiring June 30. A garage reception will be held for Vince on June 23. • National Night Out has been scheduled for August 2, 1994. There will be a city newsletter published in July. Anyone wishing to submit articles should contact Carla Asleson. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Carla Asleson Recording Secretary om Baldwin, Mayor .................................................................................................... 1~11EIlw)NI~T~ >>~;~ i~ lL'~`'1 9 At the May 20, 1994 planning commission meeting, the planning commission members who were present, followed up on an April discussion held by the commission regarding the height and setback of detached garages in the city code. After reviewing the materials for the meeting, the commission informally (due to a lack of quorum) suggested that the staff prepare possible code changes for a public hearing at the next meeting. The proposed amendments to the zoning code are attached. In sum, they capture the following criteria: • 9 - 2.04 (c1 Placement of a garage on an alley • Changes the phrase "located in the rear 20% of the lot" to "the rear 28 feet of the lot", which captures the same idea for a Northome neighborhood lot, but is easier to understand. • Clarifies that the vehicular access door is perpendicular to the alley Placement of a detached garage that has access off the public street (not off an alley) (Useful in the northeast quadrant) • Permits the structure to be built at the same sideyard setback as the existing garage, but not less than two feet, if the existino garage is two feet or more from sideyard line and if the new garage is proposed to be a minimum of five feet to the rear of the principal structure on the adjoining property that is closest to the garage. (This prevents a garage from being right next to the principal structure on an adjoining lot. n LJ • 9-2.04 (d) Height of detached accessory building shall not exceed • a maximum of 18 feet in height from grade to peak if the roof has a minimal pitch of 4 foot (horizontal) to 1 foot (vertical) • a maximum of 12 feet in height from grade to peak if the roof has a pitch that is less than 4 foot (horizontal) to 1 foot (vertical) A review of recent garage permits and a survey of garage heights in the city suggest that this does not restrict people from building the garages that are currently permitted and being constructed. 9 - 8.01; 9.01; 10.01 Subdivision 6 Add that the height of an accessory buildings is subject to section 9 - 2.04 (d) of the city code. • A -Proposed code changes B -Staff report from May 20, 1994 meeting 1. Staff report on proposed changes 2. Open public hearing 3. Close public hearing 4. Discussion of proposed changes 5. Revisions and recommendation to staff • "~ 9-2.04 Accessory Buildings and Structures • Subdivision 1. General a. No accessory building shall be constructed on a lot prior to the time of construction of the principal building or land use to which it is accessory. b. An accessory building shall be considered as an integral part of the principal building if it is located less than twelve (12) feet from the principal building with respect to firewall and other requirements of the building code. (Amended by Ordinance 0-90-O1, January 10, 1990.) c. Accessory buildings, other than garages, in a residential district may be located not less than five feet from an interior side or rear lot line unless the accessory structure is located in the rear twenty percent of the lot, in which case they can be located not less than one foot from the interior side or rear lot line (overhangs may not extend into the one foot side or rear yard setback). Garages in a residential district may be located not less than five feet from an interior side or rear lot • 1 ine unless t~re~-a~~ '-~-~e e~e~~ ~ne~~T;re~rt~ ~r-rcir~r-~-9i~crr-czx~rt. ~3e~~" ~cr-za-Qev3~-~r6e£1-zsv~ =e~-9 ~?air-ere---~e e~-~etir-~riz~ir~errei~-o=~e-ei~r '~ x' ~ez ziire-~A i~~F~~--~~r6z--P3c~" "~rxa -zzrc6~`--r~"r~vrre-~9e'~S 3 ~~ ~'3 C The corner side yard setback for accessory buildings, including garages, shall adhere to the setback requirement for principal buildings as described in Section 9-4.01, Subd. 4(b) (20% of the lot width). The rear yard and interior side yard setbacks shall be those required for garages and accessory buildings on interior lots. Lots smaller than 75 feet wide shall have a minimum corner side yard setback requirement less than 15 feet. Garages on these lots may be located closer than 15 feet from the corner side lot line if the vehicular access door does not face the side street. In no case shall a garage or other accessory building be located within the corner side • yard. (Amended by Ordinance 0-89-12, 7/26/89) See Figure 1. e. Accessory buildings in the business and industry districts shall be located any place to the rear of the • principal building, subject to the Building Code, and the fire zone regulations. • f. No detached garages or other accessory buildings shall be located nearer to the front lot line than the principal building on that lot with the exception of an attached garage in an R-1 zone. (Amended by Ordinance 0-90-01, January 10, 1990.) g. No accessory building in a business or industrial district shall exceed the height of the principal building except by conditional use permit. h. An accessory building in the business or industrial districts may be located within the rear yard setback, provided that the lot is not a through lot and said accessory building does not occupy more than 25% of the required rear yard. An accessory building shall be a part of the principal building if it is located less than twelve (12) feet from the principal building. No accessory building shall be located less than ten feet from a rear lot line. i. Utility structures and other similar buildings for the storage of domestic supplies; such structures shall conform to the following standards in Residential Districts: 1. All structures shall require a building • permit. (Amended by Ordinance 0-91-13, November 27, 1991) 2. All such structures shall be secure from wind displacement. 3. The area of such buildings shall not be less than thirty-five (35) square feet. Only one such building shall be permitted per lot and permitted only within the single family districts. 4. The height of detached building shall not exceed twelve (12) feet. If attached, the structure shall not exceed the height of the principal building. 5. Exterior colors or materials matching the principal structure or earthen tones shall be utilized. No door or other access opening in a utility structure shall exceed twenty-eight (28) square feet in area. j. One accessory structure for compost not to cover more than twenty-five (25) square feet in area and five (5) feet in height in the rear yard. A compost • structure that meets this requirement, 9-2.04, Subdivision 1(c) and 9-4.01, Subdivision 3(k) does not require a Permitted Accessory Use Permit. A larger composting structure requires a Permitted Accessory Use. (Adopted by Ordinance 0-89-16, November 8, 1989.) r~ L J Subdivision 6. Lot Area. Heiaht Lot Width and Yard Requirements. a. Minimum Lot Area 10,000 square feet • Ordinance 0-94-05 3/23/94 amends Chapter 9-8.01 (B-1) lExcept as provided by 9-2.07 of this code. ZExcept where otherwise noted in Section 9-8.01, Subd. 2j. 330 feet if abutting a street or "R" District 4Including the total area of roofs, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and similar impermeable surfaces. • 63 • Subdivision 6. Lot Area, Height, Width and Yard Reauirements.l Ordinance 0-94-05 3/23/94 amends Chapter 9-9.01 (B-2) 'Subject to exception under P.U.D. Chapter 9, Section 16. 2Except as provided by 9-2.07 of this code; 3 stories or 35 feet maximum allowed by C.U.P. or P.U.D. 330 feet if abutting a street or "R" District 4Including the total area of roofs, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks and similar impermeable surfaces. 66 (ii) The used merchandise which is sold on the premises must be acquired by the owner of the principal use only on a "trade-in" basis from customers trading in used merchandise at the time they purchase new merchandise of the same general type. (iii) The portion of used merchandise on the premises may not, at any time, occupy more than ten percent of the sales area of the premises. Subdivision 5. Other requirements. All uses shall, in addition to all other requirements comply with the following standards: a. No bars on doors or windows during business hours. b. No automatic interior or exterior security lock doors that require requesting entry or exit during business hours. c. No exterior storage of merchandise. d. No exterior sales of merchandise except twice a year for three days at a time as a sidewalk sale. Subdivision 6. Building Height and Yard Requirements a. Maximum ~:~~~~~~ Buildin Hei ht 3 stories or 3 5 f t . ..............:.::.:::::.;:«.:...:. ::: ;::::::: ,::::: ,,:::::.::::: ,::::::..:::::.::.::.::: : • :~.4•eta!.r.•:•.ess.~.:x.~~,:<•:•;i.~.~.~.....{x..~.w.._.....y«,,....__._......_....t,.................._.,,,,,,, ............. .,,,,,.............. b. (1) Front (2 ) Side (3 ) Rear c. Maximum lot ng Ya coverage rements: 30 ft. 20 ft .2 20 ft .3 75%4 Ordinance 0-94-05 3/23/94 amends Chapter 9-10.01 (8-3) lExcept as provided for in 9-2.07. 230 feet if abutting a street and 40 feet if abutting an "R" District. No side yard shall be required for a party wall subject to 9-2.05. 310 feet if abutting an alley. 4This requirement shall only apply to sites that abut an "R" district to provide sufficient land area for buffering, landscaping and screening. Coverage may be increased by the city if a permanent screen or buffer, other than a wooden fence, is constructed which provides 100% year around opacity for adjacent residential areas after approval by the city council and review by the planning commission. 71 -~ • City of Falcon Heights Memorandum DATE: 20 May 1994 TO: Planning Commissioners FROM: Carla Asleson, City Planner RE: Discussion and recommended changes in the zoning code regarding detached garages " ~. riacement of detached garages NOT on an alley. A. Proposed addition: Permit a new garage to be built at the same sideyard setback as the existing garage, if the existing garage's sideyard setback is two feet or more. (May limit this to lots that are 70 feet or less in width -but probably not necessary.) • II. Placement of detached garages ON an alley. A. Proposed clarification: Change the current code related to the placement of garages on an alley to permit a 1 foot side and rearyard setbacks when the garage is: • on an alley • with the door facing away from the--alley (east or west) * • in the rear 25 feet of the lot (rather than the rear 20% of the lot) I11. Maximum detached garage height. A. Proposed limitations: Currently the only limitation in the code regarding detached garage height is the statement that a detached accessory structure cannot exceed the height of the principal structure. The zoning code permits homes of a maximum of 25 feet in height and there are several • structures that are this height in the city. Therefore, the code currently permits a detached garage to be 25 feet in height. (Attachment 1.) B. Three options: • All options are measured from grade to the peak, which is the easiest and most accurate way to measure these structures. 1. A 15 foot maximum height but not higher than the principal structure. This captures most standard garages and some additional space. A "standard" 24 foot by 24 foot garage is typically 12 to 15 feet high. 2. An 18 foot maximum height but NOT higher than the principal structure. This permits a story and a half garage that is still 7 feet shorter than a two story, 25 foot house. Using a different measure, the grade to midpoint between peak and eave measure is about 13 or 14 feet. Most cities surveyed use a 16 foot grade to midpoint between peak and eave so this is consistent. (Attachment 2) There are currently two new garages being constructed at heights of 16 feet 7 inches at 1357 California and 17 feet 4 inches at 1804 Tatum. • 3. Maintain the existing code of no higher than the principal structure . as the maximum height. Note: The zoning code does not permit occupancy of a detached accessory structure. C. Staff recommends that current zoning standards be changed to allow a detached garage height of 18 feet but NOT higher than the principal structure. This would eliminate the possibility of a detached 25 foot high garage, while allowing the 15 foot to 18 foot garages that have been permitted in the past. If the commission feels that 18 feet is excessively high, the number could be reduced to 16 feet. Any number lower than 16 feet will likely result in an increase in the number o.f variance requests brought before the commission. __ IV. Maximum detached garage size Proposed addition: Keep the same criteria (40% of the required rear yard) but add that a ciPtached • garage cannot he larnpr in rea }than the ace~of the principal st.n ~~*.ure. • c r t '~ `~ _~ •~ s; ~~ 1 '"~ ~~ ATTACHMENT 2 A Compari.sori o~ Garage R~qui-remerits Apr1.1 1.994 • City Max Max Max Lot Side Rear Misc Area Height Cover Setback Setback Arden Att: Height No more 10' 10' Hills No of the than Limit house 35$ of rear Det: yard 726 sq can be ft covered by build- ings Edina No max- One and No more 5' 5' imam one-half than stories 25$ of the lot may be covered by build- ings Maple- See 16' mid- None 5' 5' wood attach- point • ed between eave and peak Mpls 676 sq 12' None Same as 5', In alleys, if ft OR maximum rear unless garage door 10$ of setback garage faces side lot lot Calcu- is line, there must area, lated as totally be at least 17' which- the in the in front of the ever is average rear 40 door. If the greater height feet of garage door Garage at the the faces the alley, size rafter lot - then there must cannot midpoint then be at least 20' exceed setback between the house is 1'. garage and then size opposite side of the alley. Mounds 864 sq 15' mid- Cannot 5' 5' Max Size may be View ft point occupy increased up to between more 1264 sq ft with eave and than Conditional Use peak 25$ of Permit. If rear garage is over yard 1000 sq ft, no other accessory buildings are permitted_ s Ramsey County plans to reconstruct Larpenteur Avenue in 1997. To date the plans do not include any major changes in the traffic lane but will create protected turn lanes and allow the city to construct sidewalk along portions of the street without sidewalk. The city council recently contracted with the Hoisington/Koegler Group for landscape planning along this significant traffic corridor in the city. ATTACHMENTS: A - Larpenteur Avenue Fact Sheet • B - Hoisington/Koegler Group Streetscape Proposal For your information S-- CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS LARPENTEUR AVENUE FACT SHEET 1. What is the overall scope of the Larpenteur Avenue project? Ramsey County is planning the reconstruction of Larpenteur Avenue from approximately Dale Street on the east to Trunk Highway 280 on the west. The goal of the project is to remove and replace portions of I.arpenteur Avenue that have deteriorated surface conditions while adding many safety features. The safety features include the signalization of some major intersections and the addition of dedicated left turn lanes at appropriate locations. In addition, pedestrian facilities and landscaping improvements will be included. 2. What will the new Larpenteur Avenue section look like? Larpenteur Avenue will be an urban section which includes concrete curb and gutter through the City of Falcon Heights. The section will consist of a four-foot wide shoulder area on each side, two travel lanes in each direction, and a raised concrete median dividing east and west traffic. At locations of major left turn movements, the median will provide for a protected left turn lane. Generally speaking, there will be minimal widening of the street from its current width (see attached Exhibit). 3. Where will traffic signals be installed? Within the City of Falcon Heights, all existing traffic signals will remain in place. The temporary signal installed at the intersection of Fairview Avenue will become permanent. An additional signal will be installed at the intersection of Gortner Avenue. 4. What will happen to existing sidewalks and driveways? Wherever sidewalk currently exists, it is likely that sidewalk will be in place in the same location after construction. However, most existing sidewalks will be removed during the construction process and reinstalled along with the new street section. There are no plans at this point in time to close any driveways. Most driveways will likely be reconstructed as part of the project. 5. Will there be additional sidewalks as part of this project? A definite YES. The City is still determining the exact locations. It is anticipated that there will be a contiguous sidewalk from approximately Coffman Avenue to the east city limits. It is expected that the sidewalk may be on the south side of Larpenteur at some locations and on the north side at others. Through the residential area of the City, east of Snelling Avenue, it is anticipated that sidewalks will be constructed on both sides of Larpenteur Avenue. 330/025-0701 jul 6. Will the entire roadway be removed and reconstructed? Ramsey County anticipates that the portion of Larpenteur Avenue that was reconstructed a few years ago with the Snelling Avenue project will remain intact. This is the area between Arona and St. Mary Streets. Other portions of Larpenteur Avenue that have good surface conditions may also be saved. These decisions and determinations will be made during the design process. 7. When will construction take place? Ramsey County anticipates construction to start in late 1996 and be completed during the 1997 construction season. They anticipate that the entire length of Larpenteur Avenue under consideration will be included in one contract. The actual timing of the construction over that length of roadway has not been determined at this point in time. 8. Is the City considering other improvements along with the County project? Yes. The City is currently working with a planning consultant to discuss the potential for landscaping and lighting improvements along the Larpenteur Avenue corridor. Currently, it appears that the proposal will be to highlight key points within Falcon Heights such as City Hall, the fairground entrances, the University of Minnesota entrances, and the golf course. 9. Will there by parking allowed on Larpenteur? The south side of Larpenteur between Arona Street and Pascal Street will provide on-street parking in front of the apartment buildings. it is anticipated parking will be banned at all other locations. 10. Will the abutting properties be assessed for the improvements? If so, how much? The City of Falcon Heights does have an assessment manual which indicates an assessment for these types of improvements to the abutting properties. However, at this point in time, a determination of the actual scope and cost of the improvements has not been determined. Therefore, it is too early in the process to estimate the level of assessments that may be associated with the improvements. As the project proceeds, there will be additional public hearings held at the City of Falcon Heights to discuss these items. 11. Will the University of Minnesota driving range driveway be relocated? At this time, the answer to this question is unknown. However, the County is preparing drawings to show how the driving range access point could be relocated westerly to line up with Coffman Street. 330/025-0~0 l.jul 3 ~ T • ~= 3 0 Y ;. ~.. • ~ ~ ..- . • .': ~ ,~ m cD p ~ J W ~~~ ~ U ~ ~~ 2 O = U < ~ W tV ~~ W O ~ J iV ~, N ~ ~' w F- - '+ ~ .~ ..a . W . •' ~ ~ ~ • ~ • ~ ''. W ~ Z ~ ~ . ..• ~ .• Q U ZZ W - . ~~ . .~~.•. - ~ ... .. • ~ ,~ ~ O U .. .. ~ •" W J W 2 S J m Z 0 F- U w w Z W Q W H Z W Q J D w O O i _ ~ Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ~ AB June 10, 1994 Ms. Susan Hoyt City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113-5594 RE: Transmittal of Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Proposal Dear Ms. Hoyt: • Attached are seven copies of our proposal to assist the City of Falcon Heights with the preparation of str'eetscape plans for Larpenteur Avenue. We are pleased to have this opportunity to be of continuing service to the City of Falcon Heights. We are also excited about the prospects offered by the corridor for streetscape themes. As you will see in reading the proposal, there may or may not be three phases where HKG could have involvement. Phase 1 is what we term the schematic design phase which resolves all of the issues related to the corridor and establishes plans in sufficient detail to serve as the guide for future streetscape improvements and their approval. This document will include street lighting, pavement treatments, bus stops, landscaping, grading, entries and signage elements. AutoCad will be used to make our plans _ compatible with the City's consulting engineer and, as appropriate, Ramsey County. Phases 2 and 3 may or may not require HKG's involvement depending on a number of factors. We want you to know that we offer them in the event funding is available for some stx'eetscape improvements in the near term. We also offer photo imaging as an optional service. One of our major interests is to work closely with key players within the corridor including the University of Minnesota, the State Fair Board, the City, etc. It will be our intent to generate significant support and hopefully, funding participation for streetscape improvements that relate specifically to these major elements. As you know, we are also • great advocates for public participation to ensure thatplans are generally acceptable to the City's residents and business community. Land Use /Environmental ^ Planning Design 7300 Metro Boulevard /Suite 535 ^ Minneapolis, Minnesota 15439 ((12) F35-9960 ^ Fax: (C 1 _') SAS-3160 Ms. Susan Hoyt • June 10, 1994 Page 2 We thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal and look forward to discussing it with the City Council on June 22, 1994. Sincerely, .. r ~~" Fred L. Hoisington, AICP Planning Consultant FLH/co Enclosures • • HKGPROMO\FALCONHT\COVER.LTR • Proposal for Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Falcon Heights, Minnesota June 10,1994 Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. • III ~a • OUR UNDERSTANDING The following represents HKG's understanding of the Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Project: • Larpenteur Avenue, extending the full length of Falcon Heights from Fulham Avenue to Hamline Avenue, has received ISTEA funding authorization for street reconstruction. Larpenteur Avenue is a County State Aid Highway. • The new roadway will be designed with a four foot center median to channelize traffic west of Snelling Avenue. • The corridor is richly endowed with major elements which give it character, meaning and recognition and, therefore, need to be em- braced as urban design features or elements within corridor plans. • The City has kept the residents, business persons and key players • within the corridor well apprised of the plans for improvements to Larpenteur Avenue and wishes to continue to maintain open com- munications as part of the planning process. • Proposal -Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 1 APPROACH The HKG approach will be to develop streetscape plans for the roadway corridor which draw from the significant elements that already frame and give it character and identity, including the University and its agricultural fields, the University golf course, City Hall, the State Fair- grounds and Gibbs Farm and School. 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RYCNV6 -~t"" ! nr 4 (l jf f f~(, vr~ rC f ~ - ~' . rc~ ~I skM ~ ~,.P..,r.»- rq~•-.~r. ~..n~- .. tY!- ~/v ,~i-d ~°/(rte-d.i • _ THE cfrPNwGr~ti ~ ~~~~ ,9venlye .., - Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 2 • PROJECT OBJECTIVES • To develop an image for Larpenteur Avenue which draws from the unique and significant urban design and natural resource elements that frame it. • To create linkages across the street which minimize the impact of Larpenteur Avenue as a barrier. • To minimize the potential adverse impacts of an improved Larpenteur Avenue on adjacent land uses. • To bring the public and representatives of major corridor elements into the process as active participants. • WORK PROGRAM Phase i - Streefscape Plan Phase 1 will include the following: 1. Abroad corridor evaluation including photoanalysis and mapping, to develop an understanding of the relationship of the corridor to its surroundings and identify areas that may offer streetscape opportunities or require special treatments to minimize roadway impacts. 2. The conduct of individual meetings (3 estimated) with key players including the University of Minnesota, the City of _ . Falcon Heights, the Fair Board, Coffman representatives, and representatives of the Gibbs Farm and School to generate con- cepts and ideas which relate to each and solicit project support and understanding. 3. The formulation of streetscape plans and alternative concepts for focus areas including street lighting, pavement treatments, bus stops, landscaping, grading, entries and signage elements. Final streetscape plans, at a schematic design level will be • performed on AUTO CAD. Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue streetscape Plans Page 3 • 4. Development of preliminary construction cost estimates includ- ing aprobable phasing sequence. 5. The conduct of one group meeting with all key players to agree on concepts and development phasing and solicit funding support particularly for focus areas. The purpose of these sessions will be to take input and agree on focus area plans and their funding. 6. One presentation of the streetscape plans at a general public information meeting for corridor residents, business persons and key players to take input. 7. Presentation of the plans to the Planning Commission and City Council for formal approval (2 meetings estimated). Once approved, the streetscape plans will serve as the basis for the preparation of construction documents in accordance with the approved project phasing. 8. Up to two meetings with the County Engineer and the City's Consulting Engineer to share ideas and establish a framework • for cooperation and coordination and review plans and cost estimates. 9. Meetings as necessary with City staff to review background, collect data and present plans. Phase 2 -Construction Documents Phase 2 will include the preparation of construction documents in accordance with the approved project phasing. Depending on how the streetscape improvements are funded, the consultant may or may not provide bidding services. At a minimum, this phase will include the preparation of construction plans and specifications. All workwill be completed consistent with Ramsey County's implementation schedule (attached). Phase 3 -Construction Services (observation/staking) Depending on the availability of funding and phasing, this service may include construction observation, staking and/or consultation. • Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue streetscape Plans Page 4 OPTIONAL SERVICES The following services have not been requested by the City but are available from the consultant as follows: Photo imaging of streetscape elements so that they can be viewed as to character and location prior to their construction by the City, corridor residents, business persons and key players. The subject of photo imaging may be entry features, signage and streetscape character. (Estimated cost per photo image is $500.) The purchase of aerial photography (200 scale) for the corridor in the event photography is not already available from the City. (Esti- mate from Markhurd is $420.) • Meetings in addition to those described in Phase 1-streetscape Plan. (Estimated at $225 per additional meeting.) • If the process determines that a structured Town Meeting is needed to take input, this service can be provided for a fee estimated in the range of $1,000 to $1,300. FEE PROPOSAL The fee for Phase 1, streetscape Plan, is estimated at $9,750. HKG is agreeable to an hourly not to exceed fee in that amount. For Phases 2 and 3, Construction Documents/Services, the fee will be based on an acceptable percent of construction or a negotiated, not to exceed, fee which is agreeable to the City and HKG. Until the amount of construction and the method of financing is known, fees for these services cannot be estimated. r~ L Proposal -1-arpenteur Avenue ~Streetscape Plans Page 5 HKG PERSONNEL The professionals to be assigned to this project include our chief urban designer, Michael Schroeder, and a recent addition to our staff, Betsy Fitzsimons. Michael has considerable streetscape design experience in a variety of different settings, many of which are similar to the Larpenteur Avenue project. Betsy Fitzsimons comes to us from the University of Minnesota Design Center for American Urban Landscape where she studied under Bill IV~orrish and Catherine Brown and brings to HKG a whole new perspective on urban design which looks at and communi- cates patterns and relationships. Fred Hoisington will serve as princi- pal-in-charge while Michael serves as project manager. Resumes are included for each person assigned to the Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Project. C7 n U Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 6 ©m • ®® FRED HOISINGTON, AICP -PRESIDENT EDUCATION M.S. Resource Development and Urban Planning, Michigan State University B.S. Urban Planning, Michigan State University MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS American Institute of Certified Planners American Planning Association Minnesota Planning Association Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce, President 1988 Coalition For Sensible Land Use, President 1990/91/92 World Future Society PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FRED HOISINGTON is a planning consultant with 28 years of public and . private experience in Minnesota, Colorado and Michigan. He specializes in comprehensive planning, redevelopment planning and the design and conduct of related public participation programs. Prior to forming his own firm, Mr. Hoisington served as Senior Vice President for Brauer & Associates, LTD.; Director of Planning for Traverse City, Michigan; President of Brauer & Associates Rocky Mountain, Inc., Colorado; Planning Director for Edina, Minnesota, and Assistant Planner, Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, Lansing, Michigan. While employed by Traverse City, he also served as Director for the Traverse City Housing Commission and as Acting Executive Director for the Downtown Development Authority. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT- EXPERIENCE • City of Chanhassen, Trunk Highway 101 /5 Corridor Study • County Road 3, Urban Design Study, Hopkins, MN • City of Luverne, Comprehensive Plan Update (in progress) • City of Virginia, Comprehensive Plan Update (in progress) • City of Falcon Heights, Comprehensive Plan Update • City of Crystal, Comprehensive Plan Update • City of Rosemount, Community Needs Study • City of Rosemount, Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance • City of Chanhassen, Downtown Redevelopment Concept Plan • City of Champlin, Old Town Redevelopment and TIF Plans Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 7 • • City of Shakopee, Canterbury Downs Race Track District Land Use and Transportation Study, Race Track District and PUD Ordinances • St. Peter Revitalization, Inc., St. Peter Downtown Economic Feasibility Study • City of Chanhassen, Broadened Study Area, Land Use and Transportation Plan • City of Chanhassen, Downtown Redevelopment/TIF Plans • City of Grand Rapids, Community Needs Study • Honeywell, Inc.; Feasibility Study, Preliminary Site Planning; Eden Prairie, MN • H. B. Fuller Company; Vadnais Heights MN; Resource Mana ement and , g Water Resources Plans, PUD, EAW, DNR and PCA Permits, Project Administration; Continuing Consulting Services • Wendy's of Minnesota; Public Agency Approvals, Edina and Richfield Stores • Cardinal Creek Village Multi-Family PUD, EAW and Feasibility Analysis; • MZJ/Chimo Development Corp.; Eden Prairie, MN • Health Resources, Inc. (now Health East); Public Agency Approvals, Continuing Services; Hazel Ridge Seniors Housing Project; Maplewood, MN • James Swanson; 80 Acre Feasibility Analysis; Oakdale, MN • The Health Central System; Health Care Campus Programmin ; Brookl n g y Center, MN • BMC Industries, Inc.; Preliminary Master Site Plan, White Bear Lake, MN • City of St. Paul, Recreation Center Site Selection Process • . Boundary View Residential Community, Land Development Anal sis y , Inver Grove Heights, MN • 16th Fairway Partnership, Land Use Plan, Madeline Island, WI • Woodlake Sanitary Service, Landfill End-Use Planning, Eden Prairie, MN _ Stratford Wood III Multi-Family PUD and City Approvals Process, Mark Z. Jones II, Minnetonka, MN • Independent School District #272, Eden Prairie, MN; School Sites Selection • City of Traverse City, MI; Comprehensive Plan • Metropolitan Stadium Site, Bloomington, MN; Development Concept Plan • Touch of Class Interiors, Guide Plan Amendment and Rezoning, City of Eden Prairie, MN • Anderson's Garden Shoppe, Guide Plan Amendment and Rezoning, City • • of Eden Prairie, MN The Everest Grou LTD C d ti T p on emna on/ estimony; Roseville, MN • City of Chanhassen, Downtown Parking Study Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 8 • • Yorktown Mall Shopping Center, Edina, MN; Parking Study • Lincoln Properties; Bloomington Shoppes Mall, Bloomington, MN; Parking Study • Lincoln Properties; Village Shoppes Mall, Wayzata, MN; Parking Study • City of Detroit Lakes, Downtown Redevelopment Program • City of Rosemount, Fire Station Location Study • Independent School District #272, Central Middle School Campus Master Plan; Eden Prairie, MN • City of Maplewood, Continuing Consulting Services • H. B. Fuller Company, Corporate Headquarters Master Plan; Vadnais Heights, MN • Calhoun Beach Apartments Litigation; Minneapolis, MN • Batzli Electric Condemnation/Testimony; Minneapolis, MN • Halla Nursery Condemnation/Testimony; Edina, MN • Chanhassen Condemnation/Testimony; Chanhassen, MN • Flying Cloud Landfill Litigation, BFI Waste Systems; Eden Prairie, MN Scherber Condemnation/Testimony; City of Shakopee, MN • • City of Minnetonka, Glen Lake Community Center Study • City of Minnetonka, Athletic Fields Needs Study • City of Chanhassen, Trunk Highway 101/5 Preliminary Alignment and Land Use Corridor Study • Hennepin County, Landfill Site Selection Process • City of Waconia, Comprehensive Plan Update • Woodlake Sanitary Service, Evaluation of Ash Monofill Impacts on Land Use; Medina, MN • City of Chanhassen, Downtown Redevelopment Coordination • Southcross Properties Master Planning, Gonyea Land Company; Burnsville, MN • East Bethel Landfill, Evaluation of Composting/Recycling Facility Impacts on Land Use and Property Values; East Bethel, MN • Mumford Landfill, Evaluation of Impacts of Demolition Cell on Land Use; French Lake Township, MN • City of Edina, Retail Districts TIF Planning • Southwest Metro Transit Commission, Park and Ride Lot Site Selection, TDM and Design For Transit Strategies • City of Long Lake, Annexation Study • Ramsey County, Economic Development Consensus Building • Mower County, Comprehensive Plan Update • City of Long Lake, Downtown Development Plan City of Mound, Downtown Preliminary Redevelopment Feasibility Study Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 9 ©m ~ ®® MICHAEL SCHROEDER, RLA EDUCATION B.L.A University of Minnesota REGISTRATION Landscape Architect, Minnesota MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Minnesota Design Team - Steering Committee Member and Past Chair Team Leader on Six Visits Team Member on Nine Visits PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE MICHAEL SCHROEDER is a Landscape Architect with over nine years of experience on a wide range of projects, including urban design studies, • streetscapes, master planning, site planning and site design, recreation design, and landscape design. Past work includes projects in the public and private sectors throughout the midwest. Mr. Schroeder was previously a landscape architect with several firms, including BRW, Inc., Ernst Associates, and Martin and Pitz Associates, Inc. He has presented workshops and lectures on "grass roots" planning and design, citizen participation in the community design and development process, leadership development, and sustainable design. He is a frequent lecturer and speaker for the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum and the Minnesota State Horticulture Society. As a volunteer with the Minnesota Design Team, Mr. Schroeder has served as team leader and team member on over a dozen community visits, and as treasurer and Chair of the organization. He served as project coordinator for the development of the Design Team's Community Manual (used by communities as they prepare for the MDT's community-based design process) which received a merit award from the American Society of Landscape Architects in 1992. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE • • County Road 3, Hopkins, MN; Urban Design Study • 50th and France Commercial District, Minneapolis, MN; Urban Design Study Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 10 • City of Becker, MN; Comprehensive Plan Update and Downtown Plan • 77th Street, Richfield, MN; Corridor Landscape Design • Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN; Streetscape Design and Construction Contract Administration • City of Orlando, FL; Urban Design Study • Arrowwood-A Radisson Resort, Alexandria, MN; Site Design and Landscape Architecture • ConAgra Corporate Campus and Headquarters Building, Omaha, NE; Landscape Architecture and Water Feature Design • Courtyard at Edward D. Jolley Hall, Washington University, St. Louis, MO; Landscape Architecture • Lake Minnewashta Regional Park, Chanhassen, MN; Recreation Areas Design • Centennial Lakes, Edina, MN; Master Plan • Centennial Lakes Park, Edina, MN; Concept Design • Centennial Lakes Plaza, Medical Office Building, and Theater, Edina, • MN; Site Design and Landscape Architecture • Continental Executive Parke, Vernon Hills, IL; Master Plan, Site Planning and Landscape Architecture • Amhurst Lakes Business Park, Waukegan, IL; Master Plan • Weber Lakes Business Park, Will County, IL; Master Plan • Park and Amphitheater at Ironworld USA, Chisholm, MN; Landscape Architecture • Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka, MN; Master Plan and Landscape Architecture for Phase One Improvements • Nicollet Island Park, Minneapolis, MN; Landscape Architecture • Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis, MN; Landscape Architecture • Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 11 ~ ~B MARY ELIZABETH FITZSIMONS EDUCATION B.L.A./M.L.A. U. of Minnesota, Department of Landscape Architecture Tsing Hua University, Department of Architecture, Beijing, Peoples Republic of China Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT B.S. St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Member, Governor's Design Team, Battle Lake, West Broadway and Taylors Falls, MN Dept. of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota,1989- 1991 Committee Member, Curriculum Committee, College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, 1989-1991 Committee Member, Public Relations Committee, Minnesota Association for the • Society of Landscape Architects,1991-1992 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1991 -1993 Graduate Research Assistant, Design Center for American Urban Landscape, College of Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Responsibilities: research, illustration and writing for grant funded projects pertaining to environmental systems and urban infrastructure, project manager overseeing the planning, design and documentation of native plant demonstration gardens for Minneapolis Public Housing Authority. 1990 -Present- Landscape Architectural Consultant, St. Paul, MN. Current work includes private residential gardens and a pocket park site plan for the Lyndale Neighborhood Development Corporation. 1989 -1991 Community Liaison, Governor's Design Team, Department of Trade and Economic Development, State of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN. Responsibilities: coordinated community • interests with Design Team steering committee, liaison between Steering Committee and sponsoring organization. Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 12 C 1988 -1991 Horticulturist, Walker Art Center, Cowles Conservatory, Minneapolis, MN. Responsibilities: installation and maintenance of conservatory plantings. 1988 Summer Horticulturist, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN. Responsibilities: upgrade perennial garden designs, maintain home demonstration garden area. REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE • Waterways as an environmental framework, Farmington, MN • Highway 5 Corridor Study, Chanhassen, MN • Reclamation of gravel mining area, Maple Grove, MN • Cornelia Elementary School and Community Park Site Planning, Edina, MN • Lyndale Neighborhood Pocket Park, Minneapolis, MN • Lilly Residence Terrace and Courtyard Design, Minneapolis, MN • Karnes Residence Terrace and Planting Design, St. Paul, MN • Design Competition Entry, Korean War Veteran's Memorial Design Competition, Washington, DC • Perennial Garden Design, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN PUBLICATIONS Fitzsimons, M.E., January, 1994, Masters Thesis, Outdoor Architecture for the Midwest: The Modern Residential Landscapes of Gertrude Eisendrath Kuh,1935- 1977, Department of Landscape Architecture, University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN. Bargmann, J., M.E. Fitzsimons, C. Burrell, F. Rozumalski, R. Schunn,1993, Cultivating the Garden for Public Housing, Design Center for American Urban Landscape, CALA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Morrish, W., C.R. Brown, T. Hammerberg, M.E. Fitzsimons, R. Bonsignore, R. Schunn,1993, Building within the Community Watershed: Designing waterways as an environmental framework for development in Farmington, Minnesota, Design Center for American Urban Landscape. CALA, University of Minnesota, • Minneapolis, MN. Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 13 • Morrish, W., C.R. Brown, T. Hammerberg, M.E. Fitzsimons, R. Bonsignore,1993, Building Community Across the Corridor: A new parkway model for Chanhassen, Minnesota, Design Center for American Urban Landscape, CALA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Morrish, W., C.R. Brown, T. Hammerberg, M.E. Fitzsimons, R. Bonsignore,1992, Enriching the Community Landscape: Maple Grove, Minnesota envisions an ecological downtown to reclaim a gravel mining area, Design Center for American Urban Landscape, CALA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. Governor's Design Team Community Manual,, 1991, ed. by Governor's Design Team, St. Paul, MN. • C] Proposal - Larpenteur Avenue Streetscape Plans Page 14 • • JIP~i D3 '94 12=58 PUBLIC WORKS-GARAGE LSSP'BNTSITR AVENUB R$t~1S"1'RUC'IIQN PRQJBGT D~BDBi.+OPM$~rIHPI,HlAAA7xDN' P80CESs TASK 1. Informational Meeting(s) Z. Prepare and Submit Project Pant Report to HnDOT/PHWA 3. Submit Categorical Rxclusion 4. Public Hearing 5. Prepare and Submit Stctdp Report to MnDOT1PHAA 6. Submit Right of iFay Plan to ~DOTIFHAA 7. R~.ght of Way Certificate No. 1 8. Complete Final Plans and Specifications 9. Hunicipalities Approve Final Plans and Specifications L0. Submit P3nal Plans and Specifications~to HnDOT/i=HWA 11. Advertisefdistribute Plans and Specifications far bidding P. 2 WH~I July, 2994 Julp/gugust, 1994 September, 1994 October, 1994 Becember, 1994 December, 1994 October, 1995 Uctober, 2995 November, 1995 December, 1995 l~ebruary, 1.996 •