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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCMin_82Oct25_Special• MINUTES SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982 The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M. by Chairman Al Stefanson. Stefanson, Olson, Wallin, Blomberg and Nilsen. Also present was 'PRESENT Councilmember Larson. Waldo, Bourquin, Chenoweth and Mead. ABSENT Harold Nilsen read a letter from Baker Associates, Inc. dated October FLONER CITY 14, 1982, regarding the use of the Larpenteur right-of-way, the Snelling REBUILDING Avenue Service Road and Plan Revisions. Marshall Levin pointed out that the traffic counts were down on Larpenteur Avenue. The parking issue was discussed and it was felt that private property should not be condemned for the gain of any business. Chairman Stefanson presented specifications requested by the Fire Chief. Mr. Levin stated he would have no difficulty with the specifications if they were necessary to follow building code requirements. Mr. Levin will meet with the building inspector to discuss building code requirements. • Jerry Wallin stated not only does the present plan for rebuilding Flower City not meet the existing ordinance but does not comply with the Central Business District long range concept of the Comprehensive Plan. Variances are being requested but they are not giving anything in return to the City. Too many departures are being requested from the zoning ordinance. He felt that Flower City should be made to conform with long range zoning ordinances. Chairman Al Stefanson spoke in favor of the layout since more parking spaces have been provided for, the frontage of the other buildings improved and he would like to see vast changes in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan but sees Flower City as a successful business and an asset to the City. Erma Olson shared his feelings. Harold Nilsen stated that if additional parking were needed, the Flameburger could be closed and used for additional parking. Councilmember Larson was in disagreement with the closing of a business for extending parking. Bob Blomberg felt that Flower City was a viable business and should be allowed to rebuild and the present plans should be approved. Jerry Wallin stated he could approve the present plans if the parking in the front of the building were eliminated which would be more in line with Carl Dale's plan showing buffering along Larpenteur Avenue. • MINUTES SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1982 PAGE 2 Erma Olson moved adoption of the following variances: (1) Building Setback, Rear Yard Rear Yard proposed six inches instead of the required rear yard at ten feet. (2) Parking Setback, Front, Side and Rear Yards Proposed on Larpenteur Avenue Frontage--4'-6" setback, Snelling Avenue Frontage--at property line, and Alley Frontage--at property line. (3) Driveway Access, Larpenteur Avenue Width for each of the two proposed driveways from Larpenteur Avenue to be thirty feet. (4) Number of Parking Spaces Required (Entire Complex) The number of parking spaces will be 53 spaces with the elimination of the parking spaces in the front of the building. The motion was seconded by Jerry Wallin. Motion carried unanimously. Harold Nilsen moved, seconded by Jerry Wallin, the adoption of Resolution 82-5 requesting the closing of the frontage road access. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-5 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA TO PASS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE THE FRONTAGE ROAD ACCESS AT THE NORTHEAST INTERSECTION OF LARPENTEUR AND SNELLING AND REQUEST LIMITED USE OF SUCH RIGHT-OF-WAY Erma Olson moved, seconded by Harold Nilsen, the adoption of Resolution 82-6 requesting limited use along the south side of Larpenteur Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST APPROVAL RESOLUTION 82-5 RESOLUTION 82-6 A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, TO PASS A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE RAMSEY COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO PERMIT FLOWER CITY LIMITED USE ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THEIR PROPERTY ADJACENT TO LARPENTEUR AVENUE. • RESOLUTION 82-6 Jerry Wallin moved, seconded by Bob Blomberg, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT ~~ e ry W llin, Secretary