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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda_92Apr27PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA April 27, 1992. 7.00 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER B. ROLL CALL: Lee Barry Len Boche Ed Finegan Marie Furton Steve Huso Carolyn Nestingen Ken Salzberg C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES E. REPORTS, REQUESTS, RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Request for a variance from §9-4.01(4)[c] of the zoning code for 2291 Hoyt Avenue in an R-1 zone 2. Request for a variance from §9-2.04(2)[b] of the zoning code for 1857 Fairview Avenue. F. A PUBLIC HEARING ON A REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 24 TOWNHOMES ON THE APPROXIMATELY 32 ACRES NORTH OF CITY HALL IN THE STRATFORD AREA BY ROTTLUND HOMES G. ADJOURN Following the planning commission meeting will be a special council meeting to consider the preliminary PUD request. • A ~ ~ ~ ° ~w_s~ ~ '~ ~. !' ~ ,h, V ~, ~~ ~. • MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 8, 1992 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present were Chenoweth, Hoyt and Maurer. MINUTES OF 3/25/92 APPROVED The Minutes of March 25, 1992 were approved by unanimous consent. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 3/30/92, $26,291.22 b. Payroll, 3/15/92 - 3/30/92, $10,312.43 2. Appointment of Susan K. Smith to the Solid Waste Commission, term to expire 12/31/94 3. Awarding the Contract for the 1992 Spring and Fall Streetsweeping to Mike McPhillips, Inc. 4. Licenses: Crocker Financial #0951, Fantastic Sams #0952, H M L Corp. #0953, Karate Junction #0954, Market America #0955 APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A VETERINARY CLINIC AT 1553 W. LARPENTEUR Hoyt explained that the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 30, 1992 regarding the conditional use request submitted by Dr. Douglas LeMay. She then presented the conditions set forth by the commission and indicated the commission recommended granting the conditional use. Some concern was expressed due to the fact that the owner of the shopping center did not sign the request and the conditional use stays with the land not the proprietor of the business. Following a brief discussion Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-92-12 with the contingency that written concurrence be obtained from the property owner. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-12 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF A VETERINARY CLINIC AT 1553 W. LARPENTEUR IN A B-2 DISTRICT • MINUTES APRIL 8, 1992 PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE BILLING POLICY FOR FIREFIGHTERS Baldwin briefly reviewed the discusssion held at the March 25th council meeting and presented the four proposals prepared by staff as directed at that meeting. He commented on his recent letter to the department explaining the rationnale for changing the present policy which allows free ambulance service to firefighters and stressed that no other city volunteers or employees are allowed preferential consideration in their area of expertise. Baldwin stated he was in favor of proposal #3 which would result in an estimated cost of approximately $112.00 for ambulance service for firefighters within a two mile radius of Falcon Heights. This charge includes a reduced base rate, mileage and variable costs. Gehrz felt that present firefighters might be grandfathered in if it was understood at the time of hiring that there would be no charge for ambulance service. New personnel would fall under the new policy. Hoyt was of the opinion that it would be very difficult to handle administratively. Gibson Talbot said she had the same concern as the Mayor as to • the effectiveness of this as a public policy and was in favor of Option 3. She was of the opinion that present firefighters who are under the present policy would be grandfathered in. Baldwin indicated he had been surprised to learn that the policy was still in force as the intent had been to desert the policy several years ago. Ciernia felt at the rate of 2 free runs per year it was inconsequential. Jacobs moved approval of Proposal #3 as presented. Gibson Talbot stated she would like to offer an amendment to which Jacobs replied he would not accept an amendment. Gibson Talbot then moved an amendment that those firefighters who were hired with the understanding that they had the free ambulance service benefit be grandfathered in. Gehrz asked if the department knew of the change three years ago. Baldwin replied that terminating free service was discussed at that time when free service for councilmembers was dropped, and the intent was to desert the entire old policy. Since no new policy was written as intended, it applied to council only, and the entire policy was not deserted. Upon a vote being taken on the amendment the following voted in favor thereof: Gehrz and Gibson Talbot, and the following voted against the same: Baldwin, Ciernia and Jacobs. . Motion failed. Upon a vote being taken on Jacob's motion the following voted in MINUTES • APRIL 8, 1992 PAGE 3 favor thereof: Baldwin, Gehrz and Jacobs, and the following voted against the same: Ciernia. Gibson Talbot abstained. Motion carried. PROPOSED RESOLUTION ACCEPTING LOCAL FEASIBILITY ON CLEVELAND AVENUE AND SCHEDULING PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVEMENT After a brief discussion Gehrz moved adoption of Resolution R-52- 13 accepting the feasibility study and scheduling the improvement hearing for May 13, 1992, on or about 7:00 p.m. which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-13 A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE LOCAL FEASIBILITY REPORT AND CALLING FOR HEARING ON CLEVELAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT (LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN) PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR CLEVELAND AVENUE Gibson Talbot moved adoption of Resolution R-92-14 which carried . unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-14 A RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR CLEVELAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT (LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN) PROPOSED RESOLUTION ORDERING ASSESSMENT HEARING ON CLEVELAND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT Jacobs moved adoption of Resolution R-92-15 setting the hearing on the proposed assessment for Cleveland Avenue improvement for May 13, 1992 on or about 7:15 p.m. which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-15 A RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT CLEVELAND AVENUE, LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED 1. Commission Minutes a. Planning Commission Minutes.of 2/24/92 • b. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 3/5/92 • MINUTES APRIL 8, 1992 PAGE 4 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk • MINUTES • REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING March 30, 1992 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Lee Barry Ed Finegan Susan Hoyt, administrator Len Boche Ken Salzberg acting as planner Marie Furton Paul Cernia, council member Steve Huso Carolyn Nestingen Meeting was call to order at 7:30 p.m. by Lee Barry, Chair. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the February 24, 1992 meeting were unanimously approved as written. PUBLIC HEARING ON REOUE_ST FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A VETERINARY CLINIC AT 1553 W LARPENTEUR AVENUE Chair Barry called the Public Hearing on the proposed veterinary • clinic at 1553 W. Larpenteur to order at 7:35. Dr. Doug LeMay, veterinarian, proposes to open a veterinary clinic in Bullseye Plaza. The use is not a permitted use, but is a conditional use (§9-10.01[2](n) of the zoning code). A conditional use goes with the property, not with the proprietor. Dr. LeMay stated the planned veterinary hospital will be 2,300 sq. ft. and located in Bullseye Shopping Center. There are two parking spaces available specifically for the clinic, seven more spaces in front of the clinic and 13 more available spaces by Embers Restaurant. Working on an appointment basis, there should be no more than three to four cars at the clinic at one time. The staff would consist of 22 - 7 employees, but not all at one time. The hours would be 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. - 12 noon on Saturdays with emergency calls as needed. To reduce noise to the adjacent businesses the common walls will be soundproofed up to the roof level. In addition, the kennel area and exam rooms will also have additional soundproofing in the interior walls. To control odors, both the kennel and dark room will have separate exhaust fans. There will be no boarding of animals. Only hospitalized, • recovering, or groomed pets will stay at the hospital. Current plans would allow for a maximum of 14 pets. Waste will be disposed of in the trash, but plans are being considered to • install a flushing system in the runs. All sharps (needles) will be stored in a regulation container and approximately once a year will be removed from the premises by a licensed transporter. The x-ray room will be set up according to state guidelines and for added protection the room will also be lined with 1/32" lead. Grooming will be done on a limited basis, probably 2-3 days/week in the morning hours. All property owners within 350 feet of the proposed business were notified and no negative responses had been received. Barry closed the Public Hearing at 7:55. Motion was made by Boche and seconded by Nestingen to approve the conditional use permit providing the following conditions are met: 1. Operate a veterinary clinic with grooming as a secondary use with a maximum of seven employees. 2. Adhere to all Animal Welfare Laws in Chapter 343 of the Minnesota State Statutes. • 3. Maintain a clean environment inside and outside the business with sanitary disposal of all wastes, cleaning up after clients on the walk and in the parking lot as necessary. 4. Keep the business within the building except for the coming and going of clientele. No outside cages, kennels, or exercising of animals. 5. Soundproof the common walls to adjacent businesses and the kennel area and exam rooms. 6. Control odors in the kennel and dark room with separate exhaust fans. 7. Limit hospital stays to recovering animals with a maximum of 14 pets to stay. 8. Dispose of hazardous waste as regulated by the county and state. 9. Set up and maintain the x-ray room with lead walls as required by state statute. 10. Be operated by a licensed veterinarian. • The motion carried unanimously. REPORTS, REQUESTS, RECOMMENDATIONS: • 1. Update on Comprehensive Plan Hoyt reported the city's 1991 comprehensive plan was approved by the Metro Council and Community Development Committee on March 23, 1992 with no changes. The full Metro Council will act on the plan April 9, 1992. The Metropolitan Council recommended that the city determine the source and volume of water flows generated by the city, U of M, and State Fairgrounds through a Tier I & Tier II study. The Metropolitan Council staff also would like the city to work with the State Fair to encourage separation of sanitary/storm sewers although they realize the city has no authority to do so. STAFF UPDATE• 1. Cleveland Avenue Reconstruction Plans have been approved and construction is scheduled to begin after the State Fair is over - sometime after Labor Day. 2. Rottlund Home Development • Rottlund is still interested in developing the 24 unit townhouse. They are presently working out a purchase agreement with the bank. 3. Falcon Heights/Roseville Cooperative Study Two community meetings are being planned for the citizens of Falcon Heights on April 21 and April 30 to discuss opportunities of cooperating/contracting/more services with Roseville or merging the two cities. Hoyt explained that participants will break into small groups to discuss opportunities for contracting/merging. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 8:25. • • Planning Commissioners: Please review the attachments that explain the procedures and conditions for granting variances. Staff works closely with property owners to try to meet the desires of the owner and still conform to the intent of the code. Susan • C ATTACHMENT A PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING A VARIANCE 1. Property owner inquires about a construction project. 2. Staff provides information on the setbacks and other relevant information from the zoning code. 3. Property owner prepares a site plan with the proposed improvements. 4. Building official reviews the site plan and helps the property owner avoid a variance request if there is a reasonable solution without the request. Staff works with property owners to avoid having variance requests submitted that don't meet the criteria required. 5. If no solution is found and the variance looks like the best alternative or if the property owner feels a variance is the only amenable solution to him/her, the property owner submits a written request for a variance and pays a $45 fee. 6. Abutting property owners are notified by the city in writing of the variance request and comments are requested prior to • or at the planning commission. 7. The planning commission reviews and recommends approval or denial of the variance request using staff information and the criteria for approving a variance. 8. The city council approves or denies the variance request. • B. q- ~~. 03 Subdivision ~{. Standards for Granting of Variance. No variance shall be granted unless the City Council shall make without qualification on the basis of evidence presented at•the meeting the following findings: a. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the pub lie welfare; b. That the granting of the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area; c. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights; d. That the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property; e. That the variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets; f. That the variance will not increase the danger of fire or ,.U3 endanger the public safety; .;gig. Whether the shape, topographical condition or other similar characteristic of the tract is such as to distinguish it substantially from all of the other properties in the zoning district of which it is a part, or whether a particular hardship, as distinguished Prom mere inconvenience to the owner, would result if • the strict letter of the Chapter were carried out; kh. Whether the variance is sought principally to increase financial gain to the owner of the property,-and to determine Whether a substantial hardship to the owner would result from a denial of the variance; i. Whether the conditions which give rise to the application for the variance arose after the adoption of this Chapter of the Code of the City of Falcon Heights or any amendment thereto which placed the tract in a coning district different from what it was under the Chapter. In the consideration of this item, the City shall make diligent inquiry as to all changes in the property and shall refuse to grant the variance if the problem is one that can be solved through a proper applioation of a conditional use permit or an amendment of the Zoning code. Financial hardship shall not be a basis for the granting of a variance whey the owner purchased the property in reliance on a promise that a variance would be granted, and the City shall dismiss the appeal if it shall appear that the property was purchased on such reliance. Subdivision 5. Conditions. The City may attach such conditions to the grant of the variance as it shall determine will be necessary or desirable to bring it within the purpose and intent of the Chapter. A public record shall be maintained of such conditions. • Meeting Date 4L27J92 Item E-1 ITEM: Request for a variance from the Section 9 - 4.01 {4}(c) of the zoning code for 2291 West Hoyt in an R-1 zone SUBMITTED BY: Donna & George Albrecht, Property Owners REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator acting as planner EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTON: The property owner, Mr. Albrecht, is requesting a 16 foot variance in the required front yard setback of 30 feet to construct a double garage(23 feet by 25 feet) and eliminate an existing single car garage on his property (Figure 1). The proposed garage will replace a terrace and deck that currently intrudes 16 feet into the 30 foot setback. The terrace was constructed prior to the zoning code. The change from a terrace to a garage use requires a variance, despite the fact that the setback is identical. The existing one-car garage will be turned into living space and the existing driveway eliminated. ALTERNATIVES 1. In order to avoid the necessity of getting a variance to construct a double garage, the property owner could construct an addition to the single garage to the east on his property without requiring a sideyard variance. Two problems might exist. 1) The sideyard appears 14? feet on the diagram. It doesn't appear to be that wide. This may be due to slopes. 2) The hilly terrain and large trees make this physically difficult and aesthetically undesirable. 2. An ample double garage could be constructed with a reduced variance from 16 ft. to 13 or 15 ft. of the required 30 foot front yard setback (22 to 24 foot vertical dimension of the garage). However, the property owner wishes to build the garage as large as possible. A 23 X 25 ft. (575 sq. ft.) is similar in size to now standard 24 X 24 ft. garages (576 sq. ft.). The horizontal dimension of 23 feet is limited by the unfinished space in the existing house so any additional area comes from the width. • SIMILAR NEIGHBORHOOD CHARACTERISTICS The variance in the front yard setback would not be inconsistent with neigboring properties. It already exists in the substantial terrace in the front yard, and there is an example of a garage built much closer than 16 ft. to the street to the east of the property on Hoyt. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends granting a 16 foot variance in the front yard to accommodate a double garage for the following reasons: 1. Double garages are now standard for residential property. Occasionally, variances are necessary to meet this need on the urban lots developed in the past. 2. The proposed garage represents a continuation of an existing setback in the front yard. 3. There are examples of other similarly sited garages in the nearby residential streetscape. 4. Topography and landscaping prohibits the extension of the double garage to the east. • 5. Meets the standards for granting a variance, particularly b,c, and g. r l~tb~,~.~t-~ T <, t' ~ , ~='~ n~ 6n~ .n' ... I ~ c- i ~..ci :'e //Lb~f'Ec iiY y,~4• _~ ,s:C> / !e ::T fir `~. ,~..r s;~~ Pl..~, /~. i I 1 \ 1 ,`\\ • ~ ~ ~ •~ _.. _ _ /\ I. ~ }4 ~ ~ I i 6.aa~E r},c~+. ~ i t••~ae = _, i ~~~ -_ ._ -1 ~ ,.I ~L _T :S7 - ~_cTLiNft vr' _ F-~~~~-~ ~ E 3~~ ~ I ~- /rc-, , . I ~a~i/ (})c~T /1 T 7 ~ G yG"Yrtt _ _ _ ~ -- \\\ `~23tik~` ~ \~ ~\ i _ v / : is / ~'. //i/ /. G,pealil wvYtt lcrr.ce // =~%/i - ~~_ ~T~~~ ~~~r o~,~E ~,~r ,y' ~ ~~ ~~ OR~Ft'o`~' C~ ~/, -C,,~es a p~~~ - • Meeting Date 4f 27/92 . Item E-2 ITEM: Request for a variance of 247 square feet from Section 9 - 2.04 {2}(b) for 1857 Fairview Avenue in an R-1 zone SUBMITTED BY: Mr. David and Mrs. Susan Thimsen, property owners REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Adminstrator acting as planner EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: Background Section 9-2.04 [2](b) of the zoning code limits lot coverage of all accessory structures to "not to exceed more than 40$ of the required rear yard (30 ft. deep x lot width) or a maximum of 1,000 square feet." Accessory structures are typically detached garages, utility sheds and/or free standing gazebos or screen porches. The limit on lot coverage of accessory structures is necessary to maintain the open space in rear yards in city neighborhoods. Clearly, filling a rear yard with buildings detracts from the residential character of the neighborhood. • The size limit on accessory structures is also useful to help restrict very large garages or pole barns from being built on residential properties. These can detract from the residential character of the neighborhoods, where lot widths vary from 50 to 100 feet, and also become used for storage and outdoor businesses that may not be in keeping with single family residential land use. Request for Additional Square Footage for an Accessory Structure The property owners, Mr. and Mrs. Thimsen, are requesting a 247 square foot variance from the 1,000 square foot maximum. (Using the 40~ of required rear yard, the Thimsen's would be allowed a 1,278 square feet of accessory structures, but the 1,000 maximum supersedes the 40$).1 The request is necessary for them to put on a four season porch addition of 486 square feet to their existing double garage of 621 square feet (see Figure 1). This would make the garage/porch accessory structure 1,107 square feet, 107 ft. over the maximum allowed. The Thimsen's also have a 140 square foot storage shed in their rear yard so this is calculated into the 1,000 square foot maximum area covered by accessory structures and requires an additional variance of 140 ft. for a total of 247 sq. ft. • 130 ft. required rear yard x 106.5 width @ 40~ = 1,278 sq. ft. ALTERNATIVES • 1. If the Thimsen's added a four season porch to their home, they would not require a variance because it would not affect the area covered by accessory structures. However, the Thimsen's wish to have a detached room rather than an attached room for a study,living area. The area will not be used as a bedroom or apartment. If an addition was made to the home it would require removing and rebuilding the deck as well as the new four season porch. 2. The Thimsen's could reduce the size of the four season porch by 274 square feet to 226 sq. ft. rather than 486 sq. feet to meet the lot coverage requirement of 1,000 square feet. This has been discussed with the Thimsen's and they wish to have the larger space to accommodate their family and storage activities. DISCUSSION The Thimsen's have one of the largest lots in Falcon Heights, with a 106.5 ft. by 450 ft. or 47,925 square feet compared to a typical 6,150 square ft. lot in the Northome neighborhood (Figure 2). Therefore, the amount of rear yard or open area filled up by • the additional area of the proposed four season porch will not significantly impact the residential character of the rear yard. The proposed four season porch is in keeping with the residential character of the neighborhood. If the proposal was for an addition for an 1,100 square foot garage, it might be out of character for the single family lots. And, if the additional living space was for an apartment rather than a family living and storage area it would not be permissible in a single family zone. Mrs. Thimsen and staff discussed the possibility of setting the four season porch addition further back from the north sideyard property line than the existing garage in order to break up the line of the building for the neighboring property owners. Mrs. Thimsen said they were amenable to this. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that this variance in lot coverage of accessory structures may be granted for the following reasons. Number 1 and particularly number 3 are the strongest arguments for granting the variance. 1. The residential character of the addition is in keeping with the residential character of the R-1 zone and neighborhood. • 2. The four season porch will meet the family's living requirements if it is 486 square feet, but it will not meet the family's needs at 226 square feet. 3. The variance of 247 sq. ft. of lot coverage by accessory structures does not detract from the amount of open space in the rear yard due to the large area of the property. This lot along with a few other lots on Fairview are unique to-the city's lot size and shape. The intent of the code is still effective. If the variance is granted, place the following condition upon it: 1. That the space be used for family living with some storage area and do not allow the space to be turned into an apartment or additional garage space. • ~- COMP. 8Y C'K'D BY _- ~l(7~lc.E ~-- i ~s~ N . ~ ~c~v ~~ h~5~ ~--- N Z,'L . ~ ~- garage~sho~ ti~ (~2"~ S~ dec.K DATE _ COMP, BY CK'D 8Y_ /~~ - - l I I ~ • ~~~~ fl ,._ • ~u~ ,o ~ ~J n3 =-- X31 i ~~ '! J I ,~~c~a3 ~- -Z~ _~,~ ~ ---•-A'YE.- ~ i3~ Gdi: ~~ ~3~ ' ~]~~ I 3 12 P ii, IO 1 ..3d .~. Meeting Date J27/92 Item F ITEM: Public Hearing on a request for preliminary approval of a planned unit development of 24 townhomes on the three • and one-half acres north of city hall. SUBMITTED BY: Rottlund Homes REVIEWED BY: John Uban, consulting planner Bill Westerberg, city engineer Susan Hoyt, city administrator Leo Lindig, fire chief Terry Iverson, fire marshal EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: In December, 1991, the planning commission, city council and neighboring property owners reviewed plans for a 24 unit townhome complex by Rottlund Homes on the three and one-half acres of vacant land north of city hall. Rottlund Homes is now requesting preliminary approval of a Planned Unit Development for the site. The PUD designation requires that a public hearing be held on this request. All property owners within 350 feet were notified of the request. The project will require a comprehensive plan amendment and change in zoning from B-1 to R-4. These can be carried out simultaneously with approval of the plans. • There are a number of issues raised by the planner and engineer that need to be resolved prior to approval of the preliminary plans as identified in the planner's and engineer's report (see C & D) . 1. Change in comprehensive plan and zoning 2. Building placement 3. Drainage, utilities and soil 4. Review of homeowner's documents 5. Abstract & survey 6. Names - is it confusing to have a Maple Knoll Street and a Maple Knoll Development ATTACHMENTS: A. Rottlund Homes project description B. Plans, Diagrams C. Planner's report D. Engineer's report ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Public hearing. 2. Developer review of plans 3. Report from the planner, John Uban 4. Continue public hearing to May 18, 1992, planning • commission meeting A HOMES A DIVISION OF THE ROTTLUND COMPANY, INC. TO: Members of the Planning Commission Susan Hoyt FROM: Don Jensen, Land Development Manager Todd Stutz, Executive Vice President 1 DATE: Apri115, 1992 RE: Maple Knolls Courtyard Homes P.U.D. The Rottlund Company is pleased to submit this 24 home subdivision for your review and approval. The project as proposed consists of four 4 home buildings and one 8 home building with four different floor plans. The facades are finished with new improved aluminum siding, soffits and trim which carry a 30 yeaz warranty. • The use of this material minimizes future expenses of repainting wood for the homeowners association. The roof is finished with a 20 year shingle and brick is utilized in several key locations such as around garage doors, front doors, and at building facade changes where the plane of the building steps back at the end homes. (See sheet 4 of 5.) Each home entry is illuminated by small detail fixtures for ease of safety and address identification. Additional 25 shielded down cast fixtures will be installed where multiple common driveways meet along the main driveway. End homes as proposed are 1,437 square feet (SF) with a two caz garage. Homes have about 885 SF on the main level along with the "Courtyard," and about 553 SF included in a second floor bedroom and loft. There are bathrooms on both floors. (See sheet 5 of 5.) Interior homes are slightly smaller with 1409 SF proposed on two floors. The "Courtyard" is a new product type for The Rottlund Company and differs from the "Atrium" product in Roseville through the use of loft space, although both homes are about the same square footage. This will be the first location in the Twin Cities where the "Courtyard" will be built. Due to the construction and marketing of our Concordia Meadows project in Roseville, we have accumulated a sizable list of interested homeowners. We are excited about this project being sold out prior to the conclusion of construction, just as the Roseville project was. The project is connected to Prior Avenue with two-way access and egress. The existing office sign will be removed and replaced with one which identifies Maple Knolls. The existing parking lot for the offices will dead end on the Rottlund parcel with a small turnout. Some of the existing walks for the office buildings will also remain on the Rottlund parcel. Similar to the prior office proposal, a 24 foot drive serves the four 4 home structures along the West boundary. An emergency access way does provide a loop road for fire or police emergencies. Buildings are • generally located on an angle to magnetic north, in order to provide opportunities for passive solar gain to as many homes as possible. Phone 612-571-0304 Fax 612-571-1085 5201 East River Road #301 Fridley, MN 55421 • i andccaning & Drainage Views out of the homes aze generally oriented towards as much open space as possible. Buffering the perimeter of the project with a mix of evergreen and street trees along with shrub beds breaks up views of adjacent buildings with blank facades. The plantings along the western boundazy are intended to partially catch blowing snow and soil from the University Agriculture fields. 122 trees are currently proposed; an average of 5 per home. Part of the "Courtyazd" concept is the provision of a more private than typical outdoor patio area. Shrub plantings adjacent to the patio along with limited height wood fencing enhances the outdoor space. (See sheet 5 of 5.) The current detention basin between the office buildings and the Rottlund homes poses a design opportunity and/or a problem. Maintenance is currently minimal due to ownership concerns and a design idea not fully executed. Currently, walks and small "cheek" walls intended for pedestrian bridges are not complete. The concept of a basin holding water permanently will not be pursued by The Rottlund Company. The proposal currently proposed two terrace walks of about 2 feet each. These aze visualized as possible gazdening spaces for the residents or a more formalized planting edge for the office to look at. At such time as our buyers are determined (within three months), a survey of their landscaping desires will determine the final use and design for the basin and retaining wall area. The Rottlund Company prefers to design and install a usable solution that the homeowners prefer, rather than predetermine a space that their homeowners association would rather not maintain. Should the vacant office building be sold to a user in the neaz future which has a strong interest in detail landscaping, their input could also be taken into consideration. An underground irrigation system will keep the entire property effectively watered. The drainage is primarily surface sheet drained to the center drainage basin or catch basins along the perimeter of the access drives via curb and gutter. All storm water ultimately flows to the detention basin to the north for • holding and dischazge downstream. IltititieS Existing watermains and storm sewer lines aze proposed to be modified at the southern end of the site due to proposed building locations. Should pipe be able to be abondoned it will be, otherwise it may be removed, revised, or disposed of. Existing fire hydrants occur at both the north and south end of the project site and are currently in place. The sanitary sewer penetrates each building along a common wall and is connected to the 8 inch main located in Prior Avenue. Due to the back to back design and the use of condominium ownership, each home will not have individually installed water and sewer. Gas, phone, cable, and electric utilities will be installed separately for each home. The Rottlund Company proposal for "Maple Knolls" offers a unique opportunity to create a small mixed use project in Falcon Heights. With maximum structure height at about 28 feet above grade for the center of the 8 home building, stepping down to about 16 feet at the end homes lowest point, a more pedestrian scale is maintained. With over 5 trees per home and individual Courtyard patio areas, indoor and outdoor use is encouraged. We encourage your comments and look forwazd to your motion of approval. DJ/skh • DJMPKNLS.doc • • r r G l v 1 o ~~ W ~ o _ ~ W _ 0 Q o } ~ °C ~ U J a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ 1 ~~ ~ ~~ ° ~CrY ~~u ~~ • • W 0 0 a 0 U 0 z x w a a C • PLANNING REPORT DATE: REVIEWED BY: APPLICANT: LOCATION: ACTION REQUESTED: PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS: Background 22 April 1992 C. John Uban Dahlgren, Shardlow and Uban, Inc. Rottlund Homes Prior Avenue (North of City Hall) Residential PUD Preliminary Development Plan Approval Rottlund Homes is proposing a 24-unit townhouse development, to be called Maple Knolls, on the vacant land north of City Hall that is currently part of a Commercial PUD with two existing office buildings. • The proposed project consists of one 8-unit building and four 4-unit buildings on the 3.5-acre L-shaped parcel. The adjacent land uses are the City Hall and Fire Station to the south, Hewlett-Packard offices to the east, single family to the north, and University of Minnesota agricultural fields to the west. Given the context, the proposed land use is appropriate. Zoning Ordinance References The Ordinance allows Planned Unit Developments in order to provide flexibility and encourage creative design. The piece of property in question would be difficult to develop under-standard zoning, and the PUD is appropriate. The Ordinance also requires that: 1) The proposed PUD must be consistent with the City's Comprehensive Plan. An amendment to the Comprehensive Plan to Medium Density Residential should be part of the Maple Knolls PUD approval. 2) The allowable density in a PUD must conform to the zoning district in which it is located. The land is currently zoned B-1 with a Commercial PUD on it. A rezoning to R-4 as the underlying zoning should also be part of the approval for Maple Knolls. The R-4 District allows 12 units/acre; Maple Knolls will be 6.9 units/acre. 3) A private road within a PUD must be platted as an outlot that meets or exceeds the requirements for a similar public street in the City. With minor adjustments, the Maple Knolls • plan should be able to accomplish this. There are other specific requirements in the Ordinance concerning the relationship of the homeowners association and the City regarding the private Maple Knolls PUD 4/22/92 Page 2 • roadways that will need to be put into the covenants governing the project. We have not reviewed a copy of the proposed covenants yet. Design Considerations 1) Overall, the buildings will be attractive and well-designed and would be a welcome addition to the community. Rottlund has a good reputation and is building a project (of 112 units) in Roseville, at Highway 36 and Dale Street. The units there are similar, but not identical, to the ones proposed for Maple Knolls. 2) The buildings are placed on the site at various angles. While there may be situations where this is warranted, we believe an arrangement that would line the buildings up more closely with the right angles of the property lines would make just as much sense on this property and would eliminate the condition where the outdoor patio area is as close as 5 feet to the roadway. There is ample room on the site to keep this dimension at a minimum of 15 feet in all cases. At the very least, aligning the buildings with consistent angles would be an improvement. The narrative supplied by Rottlund indicates that the angled placement is to improve solar gain to as many units as possible. In the design they propose, the northerly unit would receive practically no winter sun at all, whereas if the buildings were aligned straight north and south, the northeast and northwest units would receive at least some morning or some afternoon winter sun. 3) Parking for the project appears to be adequate. The Ordinance requires 2.5 spaces per unit, and Maple Knolls will have 4 spaces per unit, excluding any parking on the private road. All fourplex units have atwo-car garage and space for two more to park in the driveway. The 8-unit building has two-car garages for the 4 corner units and one-car garages for the 4 interior units, also with an equal number of spaces in the driveways. The plans note the possibility of parking on one side of the private road. We would recommend this only if the roadway were widened to 30 feet from the proposed 24-foot width. 4) Landscaping The landscaped screening of drive and parking adjacent to Prior Avenue is generally adequate. However, this could be enhanced with the addition of some shrub massing along the north edge of drive and west edge of parking. The landscaped screening/buffer along the eastern boundary appears to be generally adequate. Screening along this boundary adjacent to the fire station, near the entrance to the project, will lessen the impact of the fire station storage area. However, to adequately buffer this activity, the City will have to clean up the storage yard and plant landscaping on the fire station property in this area. The landscaped screening buffer along the southern boundary appears adequate. The landscaped screening along the western boundaries needs additional overstory/evergreen plantings along the walkway/emergency vehicle access to buffer the residential neighborhood across the low area to the west. The western boundary along the existing office development needs additional evergreen and shrub plantings to adequately screen the offices and parking from view. The area along the northern boundary between the proposed development and the office complex needs substantially more plantings. This area serves as the visual focal point for the existing • office development. The terraced walls should be heavily landscaped to enhance its functions as Maple Knolls PUD 4/22/92 Page 3 • a buffer and focus area between different uses. In addition, the lower part of this area could be developed as an attractive, passive garden that could benefit both uses. The remaining interior spaces appear to be adequately landscaped, except at the end of the drives. Additional shrubs should be planted in these areas. Plant materials and sizes are adequate. 5) An entry monument sign is proposed, but we have not seen plans for it yet. 6) Site drainage will be handled by an interior ponding area shared with the existing office buildings and by the ponding area at the north end of the site abutting the single-family neighborhood. There does not appear to be a capacity problem for the runoff, so the design of this interior area is more for aesthetics than engineering reasons. The City's engineer should review the plans. Interlocking block retaining walls are suggested in this area, but Rottlund indicates the design may change. 7) Emergency access will be provided to the north end of the private road by an access drive from the office building parking lot immediately to the east. The plans show this access as sod over a gravel base, which would be plowed in the winter. The Fire Marshal needs to review this for compliance with appropriate regulations. CONCLUSION: We believe the project will be a good one and, with modifications to the building placement, roads, and landscaping as noted. The preliminary development plan needs further work as noted in the engineer's report. We recommend that all of these items be further addressed by the developer before the plan is sent to the City Council. Items of Concern: 1. Building placement 2. Road design and fire and safety access 3. Drainage and utilities and soils 4. Complete homeowner documents 5. Amend zoning and comprehensive plan 6. Abstract and survey Continue public hearing to resolve the above issues. D •~ r.NJrr~ A ~: x'il 21, 1992 File No. 330-000-00 2 3 1992 CONSULTING ENGINEERS Maier Stewart & Associates Inc. Ms. a:san Hoyt City Adtniristira:or City o~ Fa?~an Heights 2~-,-, ..arpr.t~~~;- Ave=.~os~ Nest Falr-on Hea>.ghts. idN 5"i:.3 RE: ROTTLL3I~'D HOMES MAPLE KNOLL DEVELOPMi~~iT PL-AN1d~U LTAiIT DEVELOrMENT REiii?~s3~i Dear I~ ~. Hoyt: AS re~~~es+~pd..we Y•aave •re°aiewQd Le &bGVe reftr~c.rcca p:c'_iminary crag-.ric s~.d of2r th>r aol..lowinq cc::;mentw: • 1. ~~~ preliminary ciraw.tny zeve~wed *,~=~b aatetl r",~+ri113, i99?, cnd prFlsaxrd by Pioneer Engir.Ferittg. 2. Z'1'r:e owner of tt~e prelircurarv crac•<in5 is the fiottlund Company. ?. T:~e location of the proposed L'~~`E±opment is norYi of i;11e Ci't.y cial~.. ~resi or Pricr Avenue. eo3t of the Jniversity prolarty, a::d solitt-, of the .~i.ng1E eiTtll~ i:aaidential isrape~.~y a::d e~:.atirg pZ~~nrcd ~s:~it deg-elop:e:~~~ (ut!'~! _.• the nort:t. 4. 1'ho tot:w aroa _L t?ce wits is aprraKixs~a`ely~ 3.5 acr..;~~ 5. The site has 23~.~ feet of frcrtage rn p~tbli^.. right-o#-aar,~:_ •"i;~ ^ity k~f Fei.con Feigtrats ~-~ar?*~ir.g asZd :a.ve:op~m.ent Code :ecuires a :r.ar~i:~r:ttr. of feet of frarYtage. G. P,r..cc~rdinc to ~sc:tion ~?--1.05 st~~.adi~ri~~~or. 2 of ~:x.~~ 1'l~.nni,ng and ~-:~relo~:;rient fiode no h+ail~~t~.q Thal;. be Lacated iixteen ~l~i Y.~~ea: from the iZ~nk of cures. :'he proposed building lc;:::ated in t~ze southeast :orner of the development is located thirteen (? 3) freet r:~a1~. the sack of curb. 7. The b~ail~?f~~~, ceparal~~.nr.. aces.-=~.;.rg to the Planaing and De•selop~ent Code. must he :, ~tn.'•~.tum. of o ~:--iaalf the sum o~.` tk~e beni?d~n~ heights of the }~.r~~ b~~.ix~lings. F'or example. if eact•i of 2:fae Da1~il.4-iincx heights is 20 feet, sne bul:.~iing should br ~enGx-a?ed by 2~^ feF±;. The tsL~eldine~s in thy: sP~lrth~•rpst • corner o! the develohauera~:. axe l~,cated. 2S feet unax•t. Building se~:Grati~n srroulc: be ?er~f~~.e~ in rhic ltre:at.on. 1959 SLOAN PLACE, ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 612-774-6021 9800 SHELARD PARKWAY, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441 612-546-0432 Equal Opportunity Employer r1 U • C: City of Falcon Heights April 21. 1992 Page two 8. A common open space is not provided for in the proposed development as required by Section 9-16.03 subdivision 3. 9. It is our understanding that ttia road providing access to the development is a private road. Section 9-16.05 subdivision 4 lists the requirements of a private road. A. Ownership and maintenance by Homeowners Association B. Road deli gr_ r_tee~~ city ~t ;nd .rdr. C. Road right-of-way shall be plotted as an outlot in final plat. D. Homeowners Association must establish formal written procedure for petitioning community takeover of said road. E. Establish assessment procedure F. Easement must be granted to the City to use the road and road right-of-way for public purpose including emergency vehicles. public utilities and. conveniences. G. Private road will not connect two or more existing or proposed public right-of-way. The private road only connects Prior Avenue in one location. H. Private road shall not connect other PUD without written approval. The proposed plan does not connect the existing PUD to the North. I. Homeowners Association must grant the community an option to acquire full right-of-way of road prior to final approval. Purpose would be to assure proper road maintenance and use should maintenance efforts become ineffective. 10. The preliminary plan does not show the width of the road. The proposed road measures approximately 2~ feet wide. The City standard for a residential street width is 30 feet wide which would allow unrestricted parking. The proposed plan would allow parking on one side of the street. A typical garking lane is ° feet wide which would allow 16 feet for two way traffic to pass. This is e:.tremely rarrnc,~. l:owe~rer. ?~ecause of off street parking. parking along the road should be infrequent and sporadically spaced reducing the likelihood of two cars meeting next to a parked car. 11. A boundary survey of the property has not been grovided by a registered surveyor showing property 100 feet beyond development. The following must be shown on the survey: A. Existing property lines and dimensions B. Ownership of all parcels C. Platting and easements D. Street right-of-ways and dimensions E. Buildings F. Utility lines and facilities including elevations and existing slope of pipe • City of Falcon Heights April 21. 1992 Page three 12. The owner should provide Abstractors Certified Property Certificate showing the names and addresses of property owners within 350 feet of outer boundaries of the property. 13. A topographic map must be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer or Registered Land Surveyor covering the entire development.. There is a note at the bottom of the preliminary plan that indicates proposed elevations are based on existing data provided by the ow:cer. 14. The owner should provide soil and subsoil conditions from a certified Soils Engineer such as American Engineering and Testing. Inc. 15. The owner must provide drainage calculations showing drainage patterns, amount of runoff draining to low points and amount of runoff being conveyed by storm sewer system. No evaluation of the storm sewer and drainage can be completed until the drainage calculations are provided. The amount of runoff that drains to the low point at the south end of the development may be a problem if the water rises high enough to flood the building immediately west of Prior Avenue. 16. The watermain within the City of Falcon Heights is maintained by St. Paul Water Utility. Therefore. all plans must be approved by St. Paul Water Utility prior to watermain construction. 17. The existing watermain in the northwest corner of the proposed development is under the proposed building. The watermain must be removed and relocated in the street away from the building. 18. In relation to the third building north of the south property line. the existing six inch ductile iron pipe (DIP) watermain is located approximately eight feet from the building and three feet from the same building's patio. This is extreme?.y close to the building and shoul3 be relocated into the street. This will allow the watermain to be repaired if necessary. 19. The existing DIP watermain under the first building north of the south property line should be removed and relocated as shown on preliminary plan or as directed by St. Paul Water Utility. 20. No fire hydrants are shown on the preliminary plan. The Fire Marshall should be contacted to determine the number of hydrants required. Typically hydrants are spaced approximately 500 feet apart. 21. An existing 15 inch reinforced concrete storm sewer pipe is located along a line approximately 65 feet north of the south property line. The 15 inch • storm sewer pipe is located under two buildings and must be removed as well as the ground filled in and thoroughly compacted. City of Falcon Heights April 21. 1992 Page four 22. The utilities. such as watermain, sanitary sewer. and storm sewer. are shown in schematic form. However, not enough information. such as elevations. is given to determine if the proposed utility improvements are acceptable. If you have any questions regarding these comments or require further information, please call. Sincerely; MAIER STEWART AND ASSOCIATES. IIiC. ~~ ~. William K. Westerberg. P.E. WKW:plo • • :7 Meeting Date: 4/27/92 Agenda Item FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY ITEM DESCRIPTION: Comprehensive Plan approval by Metro Council SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: The attached correspondence from Metro Council covers the approval of the city comprehensive plan. The requirement for a Tier I and Tier II sewer study is being discussed with Metro Council staff. A simple measure of flows may be adequate for the Tier I study. ATTACHMENT: 1. - Report of Metropolitan & Community Development Committee • METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth Street, St. Pau(, MN 55101-1634 612 291-6359 FAX 612 291-6550 77Y 612 29/-0904 ~i"~'~ April 10, 1992 Susan Hoyt, Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113-5551 RE: City of Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review Revised Comprehensive Plan Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 15089-4 Dear Ms. Hoyt: • At its meeting on Apri19, 1992, the Metropolitan Council considered the city of Falcon Height's comprehensive plan amendment. This consideration was based on a report of the Metropolitan and Community Development Committee, Referral Report No. 92-20. A copy of this report is attached. The Council approved the following recommendations contained in the above report: 1. That the Council adopt the above findings and the staff report as part of these recommendations. Z. That the Council inform the city that it may place the amendment into effect and no plan mod:'fica on is reg;iired. 3. That the Council direct the city of Falcon Heights to prepare a Tier I and Tier II comprehensive sanitary sewer plan for the city that specifically addresses the integrity of the system, the source(s) of the increased flows and projections of future flows to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System from the city. Such a plan should include the source and volume of sanitary sewer flow from the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. The plan can also serve as the city's response to its 1988 Sanitary Sewer System Statement. 4. That the Council strongly encourage the city of Falcon Heights to continue efforts that reduce and eliminate sources of I/I to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The Council encourages the implementation of a plan to terminate duect sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system. • • Susan Hoyt City Administrator April 10, 1992 Page 2 S. That the Council recommend the city of Falcon Heights contact the University of Minnesota to obtain confirmation of sufficient on-going operation and maintenance for each site on its property utilizing wastewater holding tanks, and recommend their elimination by connection to the University's sanitary sewer collection system. Sin rely, Mary E. derson Chair MEA:Iv Attachment cc: Donald Bluhm, Metropolitan Waste Control Commission • Steven Schwanke, Metropolitan Council Staff L' L • Metropolitan Council Meeting of Apri19, 1992 Business Item: B ~ 1 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Mears Park Centre, 230 East Fifth St., St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612/291-6359 REPORT OF THE METROPOLITAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Referral Report 92-20 DATE: March 23, 1992 TO: Metropolitan Council SUBJECT City of Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan Amendment Revised Comprehensive Plan Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 15089-4 Metropolitan Council District No. 3 BACKGROUND At its meeting on March 23, 1992, the Metropolitan and Community Development Committee discussed a staff report and recommendations dealing with the review of the Falcon Heights comprehensive plan amendment. ISSUES AND CONCERNS Steven Schwanke, Council staff (ext. 6594) presented the report and answered questions from the Committee. Ms. Wolfson asked how the city of Falcon Heights would determine the type and volume of sanitary sewer discharge coming from the iJniversity of Minnesota and State Fairgrounds properties. Mr. Larsen stated that the city monitors some of the discharge for billing purposes. He indicated, however, that much of the information would have to be provided by the respective property owners. RECOMMENDATIONS That the Metropolitan Council: 1. Adopt the above findings and the staff report as part of these recommendations. 2. Inform the city that it may place the amendment into effect and no plan modification is required. B C D C • METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OF THE TWIN CITIES AREA • Mears Park Centre, 230 E. 5th St. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612-291-6359/I'DD 291-0904/FAX 291-6550 DATE: March 13, 1992 TO: Metropolitan and Community Development Committee FROM: Steven Schwanke, Research and Long Range Planning SUBJECT: City of Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan Amendment Revised Comprehensive Plan Metropolitan Council Referral File No. 15089-4 Metropolitan Council District No. 3 INTRODUCTION The city of Falcon Heights has submitted a comprehensive plan amendment that updates the city's 1981 comprehensive plan. Elements included in this plan amendment are land use, transportation, community facilities and services, environmental protection and economic development. REGIONAL POLICY ISSUES The city of Falcon Heights has exceeded the sanitary sewer flow range in the Council's Wastewater Treatment and Handling, Policy Plan for the last three calendar years. This has not caused a capacity problem in the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System, nor is a capacity problem anticipated. Because the city is virtually fully developed, staff assumes the increased sanitary sewer flow is generated by the two major public uses in the city: the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. The city cannot exercise its land use planning and authority over the University of Minnesots and the State Fairgrounds. Staff is recommending that the city prepare a Tier I and Tier II sanitary sewer plan as a way to determine the source and volume of flows generated by the city, University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. The city is also encouraged to continue with its efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration (I/I) in the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. AUTHORITY TO REVIEW The Metropolitan Land Use Planning Act of 1976 requires local units of government to submit comprehensive plan amendments to the Metropolitan Council for review (Minn. Stat. 473.864, subd. 2, 1978). The Act also gives the Council the authority to establish guidelines governing the • amendment review process (Minn. Stat. 473.854). ~' • 11. The city has indicated, subsequent to submission of this proposed amendment, its knowledge of two sites on the University of Minnesota property that are served by wastewater holding tanks. 12. The city's housing element focuses on housing rehabilitation, maintenance and neighborhood renewal. This is consistent with the Council's housing policies. RECOMMENDATIONS That the Metropolitan Council: Adopt the above findings and the staff report as part of these recommendations. 2. Inform the city that it may place the amendment into effect and no plan modification is required. 3. Direct the city of Falcon Heights to prepare a Tier I and Tier II comprehensive sanitary sewer plan for the city that specifically addresses the integrity of the system, the source(s) of the increased flows and projections of future flows to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System from the city. Such a plan should include the source and volume of sanitary sewer flow from the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. The plan can also serve as the city's response to its 1988 Sanitary Sewer System Statement. • 4. Strongly encourage the city of Falcon Heights to continue efforts that reduce and eliminate sources of I/I to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The Council encourages the implementation of a plan to terminate direct sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system. 5. Recommend the city of Falcon Heights contact the University of Minnesota to obtain confirmation of sufficient on-going operation and maintenance for each site on its property utilizing wastewater holding tanks, and recommend their elimination by connection to the University's sanitary sewer collection system. . ~ 4. • Minnesota and State Fairground properties are presumed to be primarily responsible for the high flows during these years because of their dominant share of the total measured flow, and the State Fairground's continued utilization of a combined storm/sanitary sewer system for approximately 53 acres of its total site. To date, the State Fairgrounds has not eliminated its combined sewer flows to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The Council recommends that Falcon Heights prepare both a Tier I and Tier II comprehensive sanitary sewer plan for the entire city to specifically address the integrity of the system, the source(s) of the increased flows and projections of future flows to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System from the city. Such a plan would make it necessary for the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds to identify the sources and volumes of flow generated by each entity. It may also serve as the city's response to its 1988 Sanitary Sewer System Statement. Essentially all privately owned land within the city of Falcon Heights has been developed. While total city sanitary sewer flows have exceeded Council estimates, it has not resulted in capacity problems within the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The city has however, recognized the need to reduce the volume of inflow and infiltration (I/I) within its part of the sanitary sewer system. The city intends to monitor and correct sewer line and manhole deficiencies, and reconstruct those parts of the system as part of city street improvements, or as needed. The city has also indicated its awareness of the presence of direct sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system. The city intends to evaluate ways of terminating these connections within the system. The Council strongly encourages the city's continued effort in reducing and eliminating these sources of I/I to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The efforts will result in an • increase in the longevity of both the city's and MWCC's sanitary sewer systems, and a reduction in wastewater treatment expense for the city. The city has indicated, subsequent to submission of this proposed amendment, its knowledge of two sites on the University of Minnesota property that are served by wastewater holding tanks. The University of Minnesota currently uses at least one of these sites. The Council recommends that the city contact the University to obtain confirmation of sufficient on-going operation and maintenance for each of the sites, and recommend their elimination by connection to the University's sanitary sewer collection system. Housing (Audrey Dougherty) The city has done an excellent job in preparing the housing element of its comprehensive plan. The city has addressed pertinent housing issues by identifying housing market trends, relevant housing issues and specifying housing goals and policies. The plan also clearly defines activities the city will take to implement the housing element. As the city has virtually no private vacant land available for the development of new housing and no immediate need for housing redevelopment, its plan emphasizes the need to maintain the existing housing stock. Council housing policies strongly encourage major efforts at rehabilitation, maintenance and renewal of older neighborhoods. G: W SERUM E17dLS1FALRP1~0116.l2 • 5 MAR-18-'92 WED 13:55 ID: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TEL NO:612 291 6558 #611 P02 "'^"~~--~~"- A METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OP THE TWIN CITIES AREA Mears Park Centre, 230 E. 5th St. St. Paul, Minnesota 55101 612-791-b359f rDD 29X-0404/F'AX 291.6550 DATE; March 13, 1992 TO: Metropolitan and Community Development Committee F1.t0117: Steven Schwanke, Research and Long Ran~o Plannzng STJBJECT: City of Falcon Yieights Comprehennsive Pian Amendr>dent Revised Comprehensive Plan lVtetropolitan Cauncil Referral File N'o. X5089.4 Metropolitan Council District No. 3 YNTR~DDUCT'ION The city of Falcon Heights has submitted a comprehensive plan amendment that updates the city's 1981 comprehensive plan. Elements included in this plan amendment are Land use, transportation, community facilities and services, environmental protection and economic development. RE~GI~NAI. POLYCY ISSUES Tho city of Falcon Heights has exceeded the sanitary sewer ilow range in the Councfl's Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan for the last three calendar years. This has not caused a capacity problem in the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System, nor is a capacity problem anticipated. Becau$e the city is virtually fully developed, staff assumes tha increased sanitary sewer flow is generated by the two major public uses in the city: the St. Paul Campus of the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. The city cannot exercise its land use planning and authority over the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. Staff is recommending that the city prepare a Tier I and Tier ]~ sanitary sewer glare as a way to determine the source and volume of flows generated by the city, University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. Tha city is also encouraged to continue with its efforts to reduce inFlow and in>zltration (IJ~ ist the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. AU'T'I~ORITX TO REV~'V'Y The Metropolitan Land Use Planning A,ct of 1976 cequires local units o£ government to submit comprehensive plan amendments to the Metropolitan Council For review (Minn. Seat, 473.864, subd. 2, 1978). The Act also gives the Council the authority to establish guideiittos governing the • amendment review process (Minn. Seat. 473.854). - ~ MAR-18-'92 WED 13:56 ID:METP,OPOLITAN COUNCIL TEL N0:612 291 655© #611 P03 ~~~~"^ ,r,~.,....T.,,,r ., ,....... The city of Falcon Heights aubmiued its prapased comprehensive plan amendment on 17ecember 11, 1992. Qn December 23, 1991, the Chair determined that the amondrnent was incomplete for Council review. After receiving supplemental material from the city, the Chair determined on February 3, 1992 that the amendment was complete, but presented a potential impact on the metropolitan sanitary sewer system. The 90-day review period will conclude on April 17, 1592. FINDINGS 1. The city of Falcon Heights supports its inclusion in the Council's fully developed area. The city's development and lead use focus is on maintaining existing housing stock and redeveloping the commercial center at Snaking and Larpenteur Avenues. 2. The city of Falcon Heights cannot exercise its land use planning and authority over the University of Minneoota and the State Fairgrounds. As a result, the plan amendment recommends improved coordination and cooperation between these institutions and the city. 3. The proposed plan amendment is consistent with the Council's Transpo~,~Iion Policy Flan. 4. The city's total annual sanitary sewer flow exceeded the Council's Wastewater 2'reatment and 1Yandling Polley Plan flaw range projections far 2010 during each of the last threw calendar years. Much of this increase is probably due to flows from the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. ~. The University of Minnesota and the State Fairground properties have utility systems shat are Independent of the city system. These two sources of wastewater flow comprised approantnately 69 portent of she city's #Iow into the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System in f 991. b. Approximately 53 acres of the State Fairgrounds continues to utilize a combined atarmfaanttary sewer system. ?. 1~fforts by both the city of Falcon Heights and the Council to motivate the State Fairgrounds to eliminate its combined sewer flaws to the Metropofitazt Sanitary Sewer System have been ungrodactivc. 8. The city of 1~alcon Heights has not resgandcd to its 1988 Sanitary Sewer System Statameat. 9. The city of Faican FIeights recognizes the need to reduce the volume cif inflow and infiltration (I/I} within its Bart of the sanitary sewer system. I0. The city of p'alcon Heights has indicated Its awareness of the presence oP direct aurnp pump connections to the sanitary sewer system, and intends to evaluate ways to terminate these connections. • 2 MAR-18-'92 WED 13:56 ID: METROPOLITAN CDUNCIL TEL N0:612 291 6550 #611 P04 • il. The city has indicated, subsequent to submission of this proposed amendment, its knowledge of two sites on the University of Minnesota property that are served by wastewater holding tanks. 1~. The city's housing element focuses an housing rehabilitation, maintenance and neighborhood renewal. This is consistent with the Council's housing policies. RE~QMIVIENI)ATIOI~S That the Metropolitan Council: 1. Adopt the above findings and the staff report as part o£ these reconimendatioas. 2. Inform the city that it may place the amendment into effect and no plan modification is required. 3. Direct the airy of Falcon Heights to prepare a Tier I and Tier II comprehensive sanitary sewer plan For the City that specifically addresses the integrity of the system, the source(s) of the increased flows and prajectians of future flows to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System from the city. Such a plan should include the source and volume of sanitary sewer flow from the University of Minnesota aad the State Fairgrounds. The plant can also serve as the city's response: to its 19$S Sanitary Sewer System Statement. • 4. Strongly encourage the city of Falcon Heights to continue efforts that reduce and eliminate sources of I/Y to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The Council encourages the implementation of a plan to terminate direct sump pump connections td the sanitary sewer system. 5. Recommend the city of Falcon Heights contact the University of Ivfinnesota to obtain confirmation of sufficient on-going operation and maintenance for each site oa its property utilizitag wastewater holding tanks, Azad recommend their elimination by connection to the University's sanitary sewer collcctian system. • 3 C7 ~J MAR-18-'92 WED 13:57 ID: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TEL N0:612 291 6550 #611 P05 • SUPPC~RT~NG ANALYSES Metropoli#an pevelopment and Investment Framework The city of falcon Heights is located in Ramsey County. Cities bordering Falcon Heights include Roseville on the north and cast, St. Foul on the south and Lauderdale on the west. 'i~wo public landowners control approximately two-thirds of the land in Falcon I-Ieights: the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds. The remaining privately-owned land its the city is totally developed. See Attachment Y. The city of Falcon Heights is in the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MU'SA) and is part of the Council's fully developed policy area. Policy 13 (page 2~) of the MriLF says that the Council will support the maintenance and upgrading of development and service facilities in the fully developed area end that reinvestment for maintenance and replacement of metropolitan systems serving eadsting development in the fully developed area will take priority over investment far expenaion in the developing area. As part of the comprehensive plats, the city of Falcon Heights endorses its inclusion in the fully developed area. The glen calls for continuing efforts to maintain the quality oP the city's housing. Yn addition, the plan proposes revitalizing the Snelling and Larpcnteur commercial area. Since Falcon Heights does not have code or ordinance control over the University and State Fairgrounds property, the plan suggests improved coordination and cooperation between these institutions and the city. • TransporW#i+an (Connie KozIak) Falcon Heights is served by transit but there are no metropolitan highway facilities within the airy. Snelling and Larpeateur Avenues, both four-lane divided roads that fuaccion as minor arterials, provide good access tQ adjacent communities as well as within the city. The city has very little vacant land and does not propose any development which will affect the Metropolitan Highway 3yatem. The proposed plan ameadmaat is consistent with the Council's TransQor~atiort Policy Plan. $anitary Sewer (rim Larsen) The city of Falcon Heights receives sanitary sewer service through two major iaterccptors. Interceptor I-SP-224 originates near the intersection of Hemline and Hoyt Avenues and services most of the city. Interceptor i.SP-25S starts near Como and Snelling Avcaues and primarily provides sewer service to the University of Minnesota and the State Fairground properties within rho city, The University of Minnesota and State Fairground properties have internal utility systems that era independent of the city systern. City sanitary sewer flow, exclusive of these two separate systems, cpxnprisad appraxumately 31 percent of the entire flow cram the city during 1991. Total aar~itsry sewer flow from the city exceeded the Council's Wastewater Treatment and Handling Policy Plan Flow range projections for 2010 during each of the Last three calendar years. The University of 4 MAR-10-'92 WED 13:58 ID: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL Minnesota aad State Fairground properties arc presumed to be primarily responsible for the high flows during these years b ~~ utilizat on of a combined setorm/sa nary sewer system forad the State Fairground's contra appraxirnately 53 acres of its total site. To date, the State Fairgrounds has not eliminated its combined sewer flows to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. 'The Council recommends that Falcon i'-leights prepare both a Tier I and Tier II comprehensive sanitary sewer plea for the entire city to specifrcally address the integrity of the system, the source(s) of the Increased flows and projections of future flows to the Metropolltan Sanitary Sewer System from the city. Such a plea would make it necessary for the University of Minnesota and the State Fairgrounds to identify the sources and volumes of flow generated by each entity. It may also serve as the city's response to its 19$8 Sanitary Sewer System Statement. Essentially all privately owned land within the city of Falcon Heights has been developed. `%Vhile total city sanitary sewer flows have exceeded Council estimates, it has not resulted, is capacity problerus within the l~rtetropolitan Sanitary Sewer Systcrn. The city has however, recognized the need to reduce the volume of inflow and infiltration (IJx) within its part of the sanitary sewer system. The city intends to monitor and correct sewer line and manhole deficiencies, and reconstruct those parts of the system as part of city street improvements, or as needed. The city has also indicated its awareness of the presence of direct sump pump connections to the sanitary sewer system, The city intends to evaluate ways of terminating these connections within the system. The Council strongly encourages the city's continued effort in reducing and eliminating these sources of I/i to the Metropolitan Sanitary Sewer System. The efforts will result in an increase in the longevity of both the city's and MyVCC's sanitary sewer systems, and a reduction in • wastewater treatment earpenao for the city. The city bas indicated, subsequent to submission of this proposed amendment, its knowledge of two sites oa the University of Minnesota property that a~[e served by wastewater holding tanks. The University of Minnesota currently uses at least one of these sites. The Council reeommeads that the city contact the University to obtain cotiftrriiation of sufficient on-going opexatioa abd niaiateaante for each of thQ sites, and recommend their elimination vy connection to the Univeraitq'a sanitary sewer collection system. Houainp (Audrey Dorgherty) The city has done as exeelZeat job in preparing the housing element of its comprehensh-e plan. The city has addressed pertinent housing issues by identifying housing market trends, relevant housing issues and specifying housing goals and golicies. The plan also clearly deSnes activities the city will take to imglement the housing elemszit. As rho city has virtually no private vacant land available for the development of new housing and no immediate aced for horsing redevelopment, its plan emphasizes the seed to maintain the existing housing stock. Council housing policies strongly encorrage major efforts at rehabilitation, tnaintenancc and renewal of older neighborhoods. awsaw~aramrnt,~sinsws MAR-18-'92 WED 13:59 ID: METROPOLITAN COUNCIL TEL NO: 612 291 6550 Attachment 1 City of ~aicon Heights M A}~L.N NYYaI~i t! i0tCit.N r- _.'_ _._. _ s ~ C 1 iT. /A ANt14 I I LURK{ i OAA 4N4V1 1 ANO lANItT ANOOrRt A OAVTON iM•N LIN OON lATIOe rULt HOrt oeN/a•° MINNEPIN C4. 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