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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda_91Nov20 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA November 20, 1991 7:15 p.m. A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: Lee Barry Len Boche Donna Daykin John Duncan Ed Finegan Carolyn Nestingen _ Jan Gibson Talbot C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 28, 1991 D. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES E. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 7:15 p.m. Public Hearing on the proposed changes to 9-2.04[1](1) and 9-4.01[3](1) of the zoning code. 2. 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan F. Action on the Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan G. ADJOURN MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING October 28, 1991 7:30 p.m. PRESENT: ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT Lee Barry John Duncan Susan Hoyt, Administrator Len Boche Ed Finegan acting as Planner Donna Daykin Paul Ciernia, Council Member Carolyn Nestingen Tom Baldwin, Mayor Jan Gibson Talbot Sue Gehrz, Council Member Sam Jacobs, Council Member Jerry Wallin, Council Member Warren West, F.H. UCC Fred Hoisington, Consultant Meeting was APPROVAL OF Minutes of approved as . REOUEST FOR HOLTON called to order by Chair Len Boche at 7:30 p.m. MINUTES• the September 23, 1991 meeting were unanimously written. NO PARKING ALONG GARDEN AVENUE BETWEEN PASCAL AND Mr. West, representing the Falcon Heights United Church of Christ, asked the commission that "no parking" be extended the entire length of Garden between Holton and Pascal, and that the signs be placed perpendicular to the street so they face the traffic rather than parallel thus making them much easier to read as indicated in the planner's report. This additional parking space will allow cars to drop off passengers directly in front of the main church entrance. Carolyn Nestingen moved to approve the request. Passed with four aye votes and one abstention (Barry, since he is on the church board). PLANNING COMMISSION/COUNCIL WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS THE DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN Fred Hoisington thoroughly reviewed the entire draft of the comprehensive land use plan with the commission and council members. After recommending a few minor additions and deletions, the commission set November 20, 7:30 p.m. for a public hearing on the plan and recommended it go to the city council on the November 27 meeting agenda. Planning Commission 10/28/91 Page 2 REQUEST FOR A "NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER" SIGN OR DESIGNATION OF THE EAST 30 FEET OF HOYT AVENUE BETWEEN CLEVELAND AND FOLWELL Hoyt reported that residents of the University Grove area have called city hall regarding a traffic hazard created by cars parking to close to Cleveland Avenue along the northside of Hoyt. Although legally cars cannot park within 30 feet of an intersection, this location gets a substantial amount of parking from the staff at the University. Although cars have been ticketed and towed, it does not prevent safety problems, as many are not aware of the 30 foot regulation. The recommendations made were to put up a "no parking from here to corner" sign 30 ft. along the northside of Hoyt to the west of the intersection or to paint this 30 ft. section of curb yellow. Talbot moved to put up the signs. It was unanimously approved. PROPOSED CODE REVISIONS TO ELIMINATE PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF THE DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES IN 9-4.01 3 i Hoyt explained that presently structures under 90 sq ft require only a $25 permitted accessory use permit. Those over 90 sq ft require both a permitted accessory use permit of about $25 and a • building permit of $35.00. If the permitted accessory use permit is eliminated all structures will require a building permit. This cost would range from $23 to $40 for the structures which tend to be utility sheds. Staff recommends that a building permit be required for all such structures and be inspected by the building official to assure that these structures are soundly constructed. Commission concurred with staff and moved to accept the recommendation. Unanimously approved. 9-4.01[3](1) will be changed to read: Accessory buildings other than detached private garages as regulated herein. The design and placement of the accessory buildin s must be a roved b *-h~_ e-it~~ ec:~~cil ~~ ~ ~ ~~~' as being in harmony with the surrounding residential~~`rie~gYiborhood. f~-~-r-e~i-e~--a~rd~P~e~P~re~a~~e~--b~~e~=ar~rg eo~33 . 9-2.04[1](1) will be changed to read: (1) ~ structures 3~ge~a~-4~sq~e-€ee~-shal l require a building permit. CITY DEVELOPMENT/IMPROVEMENT UDATE Hoyt reported that she met with AMOCO representatives regarding • Planning Co~unission io/2a/91 Page 3 some very preliminary plans to upgrade the station along Larpenteur and Snelling. These improvements may require the city to grant an easement on Snelling Service Drive after the state turns the road over to city control. A more aggressive marketing approach for the development of the Stratford vacant parcels is being undertaken by staff. Meeting adjourned 9:25 p.m. Susan Hoyt, "nistrator Dee Swenson, Recording Secretary • n ~J • MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1991 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:17 P.M. PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz and Wallin. Also present were Hoyt and Chenoweth. ABSENT Jacobs. APPOINTMENT OF CITIZENS' COMMITTEE FOR FALCON HEIGHTS/ROSEVILLE STUDY Hoyt presented letters of application from residents who are interested in serving on the citizens' committee to review the Falcon Heights/Roseville study of cooperative opportunities as prepared by the consulting firm of Deloitte Touche. She explained that one candidate, David Black, had withdrawn due to other commitments leaving five remaining, the number required for the committee. • After a brief discussion Gehrz moved the appointment of the following persons to the citizens' committee: Ms. Marie Furton Mr. John Turner Mr. Joseph Bianchi Ms. Carol Huso Mr. Donald Mead Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT 1456 Idaho Avenue 1576 Vincent Street 1725 N. Fairview Avenue 1837 Moore Street 1863 Sheldon Street The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 P.M. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: J ~ ~ L~ ~. • Shirley Chen et City Clerk • MTNUTES~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1991 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P,.4M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Also present were Chenoweth, Hoyt and Maurer. MINUTES OF 10/9/91 APPROVED The Minutes of October 25, 1991 were approved by unanimous consent. MINUTES OF 10/3/91 EMERGENCY MEETING APPROVED The Minutes of the October 3, 1991 Emergency Meeting were approved by unanimous consent. ADDENDA TO AGENDA Council approved the addition of the following items to the Consent Agenda: Item F-8, Scheduling of Canvassing Meeting for 1991 City Election, and Item F-9, Scheduling of a Specialk Meeting for Appointment of the Falcon Heights Citizens Committee for the Falcon Heights/Roseville Cooperative Study. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: _ 1. Disbursements: (a) General Disbursements through 10/17/91, $83,007.73.. (b) Payroll, 10/1/92 - 10/15/91, $10, $10, 873 .16 2. Adoption of Resolution R-91-49 Authorizing Application for Recyling Grant Funds for 1992 3. Awarding Fall Streetsweeping Contract to Clean Sweep Inc.at a Cost of $4,497.50 4. Approving Use of Community Park Shelter and Site for Lions Club Holiday Tree Sale 5. Approval of Proposed 1992 Budget for Northwest Suburban Cable Commission 6. Approval of Partial Payment to St. Paul Water Utility for Fire Hydrant Work ($11,029) 7. Licenses 8. Scheduling the Canmvassing Meeting for 11/6/91 at 7 P.M. 9. Scheduling a Special Meeting for 11/6/91, Approximately 7:10 P.M. for Appointment of Citizens Committee for Falcon Heights/Roseville Study MINUTES r OCTOBER 23, 1991 • PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL FROM SPORTS TECHNOLOGY, IN. FOR COMMUNIT PARK Council briefly discussed the need for additional lighting at the Community Park after which Jacobs moved that the proposal from Sports Technology, Inc. at a cost of $16,915.00 be approved. The motion carried unanimously. Council stressed that the new lighting must not intrude upon the residential neighborhood and that it must be on a sensor to provide neightime lighting of the parking lot. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 16 FOR HAMLINE AVENUE PROJECT (RELATING TO GOTFRIED PIT) Baldwin explained that this supplemental agreement for Hamline Avenue covers the city';s portion of the landscaping cost for Gotfried Pit. Wallin moved approval of the agrement at a cost of $856.00 to be funded from the Hamline Avenue Improvement Fund. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL PLANNING RETREAT SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7 AND 8 Baldwin stated that planning retreats have been held in the past . which were found to be very productive, and stessed the need for another retreat in the near future to discuss decisions and problems facing Council in the upcoming year. Following a discussion Council scheduled the retreat for December 6th and 7th. Staff will research for an appropriate retreat location in the vicinity of the City . CITY TO CONTINUF. PARTICIPATION IN RAMSEY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTN PLANNING Hoyt explained past and feels participation moved adoption Administdrator unanimously. that she has participated i that the City would benefit in theis countywide planning of Resolution R-91-50 which to continue participation. z sessions held in the from continued discussions. Ciernia would allow the City Motion carried RESOLUTION R-91-50 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTYWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPEMENT PLANNING CONTINGENCY FUNDS TO BE USED TO COVER REDUCTION IN SECOND HALF OF 1991 LGA FUNDS Baldwin explained that the reduction in Local Government Aid for • y~ ~ ,~~ , ~~ ~ - °~" _ ~~ _i -- e~lE - i7~'?~~ -- l -- - -- ___ __ _ _- __- -- .~ _ - --- -- _ - - _ - - - ~ _-_ -_ - - ~°~ __ __ -- __ -_ --- __ __ __ -- - _-- - ~- __- __- _ _ _- ___-- _- - __ --- - ~- -- _ - _ __ _._ __ -- - -- ~K __ __ _-- = ___- __ __ _ - .~ -- -_ - - - = _ - ~~ ~ - - _- ,~ _ r ~ --- - - - -- - --- -- - ,~ -- - . - _-fir--- ,~..~ __ - _ _- ----- ----._ _ • MINUTES OCTOBER 23, 1991 PAGE 3 the second half of 1991 amounted to $12,901 and that staff has recommended the use of contingency funds to cover the shortfall. Wallin moved that $12,901.00 from the contingency fund be used to cover the reduction in the second half of 1991 LGA which carried unanimously. FEASIBILITY STUDY ON 1992 STREET IMPROVEMENTS DELAYED Maurer explained that since the proposed 1992 sstreet improvement project is relatively small, the city mieght want to consider including the streets scheduled for reconstruction in 1993. He was of the opinion that combining the two would make it likely that bids would be more competitive. Council discussed at length whether or not the projects should be delayed until 1993 if the streets are not in unsafe condition. Maurer was of the opinion that safety was problably not a concern at this time. Council agreed it would be prudent to delay receonstruction due to that that there will be considerable cost to the city and also the fact that the results of the Falcon Heights/Roseville study may have some impact on the decision. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 0-91-12 Baldwin presented the proposed ordinance relating to utility fees and late penalties for the same which staff had previously been directed to prepare. The only substantial change is the provision that no penalty will be abated by the city council. Jacobs moved adoption of Ordinance 0-91-12 which carried unanimously. Ciernia stressed that this is not being done to create a hardship or be unfair and stressed that the city has given more time for payment of these bills than other billing entities. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED 1. Tax Levy Determination Table 2. Third Budget Workshop for 1992 Budget 3. September, 1991 Police Report • ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 P.M. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: I' Shirley Chenow~th, 'City Clerk 6 Meeting Date: Agenda Item 11/20/91 E-1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Public Hearing on proposed changes to §9-2.04[1](1) and 9-4.01[3](1) of the zoning code SUBMITTED BY: Planning Commission EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: At its October 28, 1991 meeting the planning commission scheduled a public hearing on the following changes to the zoning code. 9-2.04[1](1) EXITING CODE Accessory building other than detached private garages as regulated herein. The design and placement of the accessory buildings must be approved by the city council as being in harmony with the surrounding residential neighborhood after review and recommendation by the planning commission. REPLACE WITH . must be approved by the planner as being in harmony with the surrounding residential neighborhood. 9-4.01[3](1) EXISTING CODE (1) Structures larger than 90 square feet shall require a building permit REPLACE WITH (i) All structures require a building permit. These changes will remove the requirement for a permitted accessory use permit for detached accessory structures and will require a building permit for them regardless of size. These changes expedite the review procedure for utility sheds and gazebos. ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Hold public hearing 2. Adopt zoning code changes. r Meeting Date: 11/20/91 Agenda Item E-2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM DESCRIPTION: 7:30 Public Hearing on the draft comprehensive land use plan SUBMITTED BY: Planning Commission EXPLANATION/DESCRIPTION: Over a year ago the planning commission hosted three community forums to gather citizen ideas for land use planning to the year 2,000. Eighty-five residents, business and institutional representatives participated in one or more of these meetings. Following this communitywide participation, the planning commission spent the past year working with consulting planner, Fred Hoisington, to prepare the draft comprehensive land use plan. The public hearing presents an opportunity for the plan to be presented to the public and for public comment. Once the comprehensive plan is adopted by the planning • commission, the city council will review it. The Metropolitan Council has final review and approval of the city's land use plan. ACTION REQUESTED: 1. Hold public hearing 2. Discuss public comments 3. 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