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1 REGULAR' COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
3 PAGE 12
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6 neighborhood meetings to discuss all of the road repair
7 projects .
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9 The Mayor received a call from Carol Cartwright to thank the
10 Police and Fire Departments for their many efforts on behalf
11 of a member of her family .
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15 11 . ADJOURNMENT
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17 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at
18 8,: 45 p.m.
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20 Motion carried unanimously
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24 Respectfully submitted ,
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27 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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32 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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35 ATTEST :
36 City Clerk
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
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6 Council Meeting to hear the discussion on the proposed road
7 reconstruction projects and the assessment policy being
8 considered .
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10 The City Manager advised that the Road Task Force was formed
11 two and one half years ago to address the problems with
12 roadways in the City . Their scope of interest broaded to
13 include sidewalks , the sewer system, etc . Braun Intertec
14 conducted a study on the driveability of the City ' s roadways .
15 Most of the roadways in the City were constructed about thirty
16 to forty years ago .
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is The results of the study were given to the Road Task Force who
19 then reviewed the results and pursued recommendations
20 regarding construction , reconstruction., and assessment
21 policies .
22
23 The Planning Commission held a public hearing on . the
24 recommendations received from the Road Task Force and to
25 gather public imput . The Task Force had recommended that the
26 roads which were in the worst condition be considered for
27 repair first . Overlays , crackfilling and minor repair were
also part of the plan received. It was the recommendation of
the Task Force to use a portion of the City' s maintenance
30 funds to repair roadways which would have their lives extended
31 by repairs rather than total reconstruction .
32
33 Storm sewers and sanitary sewers are televised regularly so
34 the City can be aware of their condition . Consideration had
35 been given to having the utilities underground. The utility
36 companies did not favor this and it would be prohibitive to do
37 th,is in areas where the wires go to the back of the houses .
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39 The City Manager advised the resident that neighborhood
40 meetings will be held prior to any work being done so the
41 affected residents can have opportunity for input and be aware
42 of what is being proposed .
43
44 Funds from the Utility Fund recently established by the
45 Council will pay for some of the watermain work .
46
47 The City Manager advised the resident that a copy of the Road
48 Task Force report is available if he wants one .
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50 Mayor Ranallo stated again that there- will be numerous
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 10 1992
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6 from them on composting. This information suggested that a
7 minimum of 98 cubic feet be used for a compost structure . He
8 concluded that the ordinance, in its present form, was
9 inappropriate .
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11 Councilmember Marks is of the opinion that the subject of
12 composting is so important it should not be relegated to an
13 ordinance . He felt the subject should be made an educational
14 effort .
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16 The Mayor noted there are many ways to compost and . that very
17 large containers for composting are not acceptable. He also
18 feels that odors from compost piles are difficult to avoid . He
19 noted that the ordinance is not limiting in its present form.
20
21 Councilmember Marks inquired if there is a problem with
22 compost piles being too large. Mayor Ranallo feels this is a
23 definite problem and is aware of. one whore a fox has made its
24 den .
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26 The Mayor suggested that the educational efforts be turned
27 over to the Recycling Committee. The City Manager noted that
28 the Recycling Committee could produce a brochure to educate
29 residents on recycling and composting.
30
31 Mayor Ranallo recommended that the ordinance be passed in its
32 present form and if there are problems with composting this
33 sec.tion of the ordinance could be reviewed.
34
35 Councilmember Marks again stated he feels the ordinance is
36 inconsistent .
37
38 Mot-ion by Fleming, second by Ranallo to approve the third
39 reading and adoption of Ord,inance No. 1992-009 being an
40 ordinance relating to inspection and licensing of apartment
41 buildings , and to housing and maintenance; amending the St .
42 Anthony 1973 Code of ordinances by amend.ing Section 310 : 00 and
43 by adding a new Section 355: 00 . . -
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45 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo aye
46 Marks - nay
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48 Motion i)asses
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50 Steve Gomer, a St . Anthony resident , was in attendance at the
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NOVEMBER 20 , 1992
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6 F. Keys for City Hall
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8 The Ci ty Manager advi sed that keys for Ci ty Ha I I wi 11 be
9 included in the agenda packet for the next Council meeting.
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11 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12
13 A. Ordinance No. 1992-010 , Re : Rezonina Kenzie Terrace
14 ( Second Readina)
15
16 Councilmember Marks left the Council Chambers before any
17 discussion or vote of the ordinance commenced. He stated his
18 conflict of interest in that he has a business relationship
19 with the owner of one of the properties addressed in the
20 ordinance .
21
22 Motion by Enrooth , second by Ranallo to approve the second
23 reading and adoption of ordinance No. 1992-010 being an
24 ordinance relating to zoning, rezoning certain property from
25 commercial to single-family residential .
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27 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner , Ranallo - aye
10 Marks - not present
30 Motion carries
31
32 B. Ordinance No. 1992-009, Re : Housina Ma:intenance Code
33 (Third Readina)
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35 Councilmember Marks advised he has discussed the composting
36 portion of ordinance No . 1992-090 with a professor . He felt
37 the ordinance leaves out some fairly common ways to compost
38 effectively. The method specifically discussed does not use
39 oxygen and is very effective . He felt vermin would be
40 attracted if the ordinance is passed in its present form. He
41 also suggested that having the size of a compost pile limited
42 to 100 cubic feet was not advisable as heat is generated in
43 larger masses . High temperatures are desirable and would
44 affect the elimination of odors .
45
46 Councilmember Marks has material regarding composting from the
47 University of Minnesota, the Hennepin County Recycling office
48 and the Ramsey County Recycling Office which supports his
49 suggestions . He a 1 so contacted the Hennepin County
50 Environmental Services and received a packet of information
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
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6 Associates to perform the engineering services for the 1993
7 street improvement projects .
8
9 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to accept the bid of Maier
10 Stewart and Associates for the engineering services for the
11 1993 street improvement projects .
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13 Motion carried unanimously
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15
16 D. PropertV Taxpayers Trust Fund
17
18 A letter and example resolution was received from St . Paul
19 City Counci Imember Long . The letter requested the City Council
20 support a constitutional amendment to guarantee a property
21 taxpayers trust fund.
22
23 The City Manager advised that initially the AMM had
24 recommended waiting to take any action on this request . He
25 noted that additional information has been received on the
26 subject . He will include in the Council ' s weekly packet the.
27 additional information , a .copy of Councilmember Long' s letter
28 and the proposed resolution .
29
30 Mayor Ranallo stated that both the AMM and the LMC support
31 this constitutional amendment . Councilmember Wagner felt this
32 was the only way to make it permanent . Councilmember Marks is
33 of the opinion that this will get the sales tax where i.t was
34 originally intended.
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36 This will be further discussed at the next regular Council
37 meeting.
38
39 E. City Manaaer ' s Performance Evaluation
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41 The Mayor distributed copies of evaluation sheets for members
42 of the Council to use to evaluate the City Manager ' s
43 performance. He requested they complete the forms and return
44 them to him by November 20th.
45
46 The Mayor and Councilmember Marks will review all of the
47 evaluations with the City Manager .
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NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
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6 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to appoint Carol Batzli
7 Barkley to serve on the Environmental Quality/Recycling
8 Committee .
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10 Motion carried unanimously
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12
13 B. Resolution No . 92-050 , Re: Pavement Manaaement
14 Plan/Assessment Policy
15
16 The City Manager reviewed the new parts of the resolution
17 which was . drafted by the City Attorney. Since this will be a
. 18 policy matter , it had to be in resolution form.
19
20 The City Manager noted that alleys are improved only in
21 response to affected property owners petition as they are 100%
22 assessed . He also advised that the Road Task Force ' s
23 recommendations regarding sidewalk installation is not
24 included in the resolution . It is felt that additional
25 information regarding sidewalk standards has to be gotten .
26
Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve Resolution No.
92-050 being a resolution adopting the Braun Intertec Pavement
09 Management Plan and an assessment policy for the City of St .
30 Anthony.
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32 Motion carried unanimously
33
34 C. Approval of Enaineerina Firm --or City' s 1993 Street
35 Improvement Proiects
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37 The proposal received from Maier Stewart and Associates was
38 reviewed. Councilmember Enrooth commented on the dollar
39 difference of the bids received.
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41 The City Manager noted that the Maier Stewart firm has done a
42 very good job for the City in the past and does quite a bit of
43 work for Ramsey County communities .
44
45 The Mayor suggested that councilmembers drive on Edward Street
46 from 36th to 37th Avenues to experience a very poor concrete
47 surface. The City Manager felt an excellent example of a good
48 road is Chandler Drive which was recently resurfaced.
49
50 The Public Works Director has recommended Maier Stewart and
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2 NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
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6 B. Report of the Cit-y Manacler
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8 1 . 'Expiring Terms on Planning Commission
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10 The City -Manager advised that the terms of two members of
11 the Planning Commission are expiring. He wil-I contact
12 them regarding reappointment or will publish a notice in
13 the City' s newspaper- inviting residents interested in an
14 appointment to contact him.
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16 2 . Reschedule Regular Council Meeting
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is The City Council is holding its public hearing for the
19 1993 budget on December 7th . There is a regular Council
20 meeting scheduled for December Sth .
21
22 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to change the first
23 Council meeting in December to December. 7th at 7 : 00 p.m.
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25 Motion carried unanimously
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27 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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29 There were no public hearings .
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31 9 . NEW BUSINESS
32
33 A. Appointments to the Environmental Quality/Recyclina
34 Committee
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36 The Mayor expressed a concern that the recycling dimension of
37 this committee is not overlooked . Councilmember Enrooth
38 mentioned that two members already appoi'nted to the Committee
39 served on the Recycling Committee .
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41 Mayor Ranallo inquired if anyone on the staff has discussed
42 the duties of those who would serve on this committee. Urbia
43 responded that all of the applications had come in .response to
44 the' article in the City' s newsletter. No- phone calls were
45 received.
46
47 Motion by Fleming, second by Wagner to appoint David Benke to
48 serve on the Environmental Quality/Recycling Committee.
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50 Motion carried unanimously
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NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
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6 Report of Councilmember Marks
7 d he had a conversation with a
8 Councilmember Marks note regarding the
9 member of the Athletic Sports Boosters appeared to be
10 proposal for upgrading Central Park . There
11 some confusion at what appeared to be a lack of
12 enthusiasm from the City Council rega'rding the acceptance
13 of funds for the propos.ed park project .
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15 Report of Councilmember Enrooth
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17 The last Village Fest meeting was November 9th. The next
18 meeting will be on January 25.th .
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20 Councilmember Enrooth feels the organization is "on
21 track" with its planning and there appear to be many new
22 people interested -in becoming involved . He felt the new
23 leadership team is bringing new vigor to the celebration .
24 He noted that the former chairs wi 11 not be active in the
25 1993 committee .
. 26 The me.etings will be held on the fourth Monday of each
09 month' to insure that the present Treasurer continued .
30 Councilmember Enrooth serves on the Board of Directors
31 for the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities . He
32 noted that all of the policies are in place . The AMM put
33 out a �white paper on the Metropolitan Council . He felt
34 this paper in no way contributed to the personnel changes
35 in that organization .
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37 Report of Mayor Ranallo
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39 Prior to ' the election judge training session, Mayor
40 Ranallo presented plaques to two election judges who have
41 served for considerable time . The first judge recognized
42 had served for thirty years and will be retiring. The
43 second judge had served for twenty-five years . Coffee and
44 cake was served.
45 t . Anthony Kiwanis is observing
46 On November 30th , the S
47 its thirtieth birthday with an open house. This event is
48 by invitation only and the Mayor noted all members and
49 former members will be invited .
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6 Report of Councilmember Waaner
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8 Councilmember Wagner attended the Community Service
9 Advisory Council meeting. He noted that two members of
10 the Athletic Sports Boosters made the organization ' s
1.1 present'ation for upgrade of Central Park. He felt this
12 proposal was more realistic in its content .
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14 At this time, the Sports Boosters are focusing on only
15 the School District ' s portion of Central Park which will
16 include the f-ootball field , the track and the soccer
17 fields . They do not propose changing the configuration of
18 t.he park as it presently is . They have hired the services
19 of an architect and eng'ineer .
20
21 Members of the Advisory Council concurred in accepting
22 the funds for the School District ' s portion of the park .
23 The School Board.' s representative to the Advisory Counci I
24 fe-lt the School Board would accept the proposal also.
25
26 Councilmember Wagner attended the Apache Merchants
27 Association meeting. He noted that Dennis Cavanaugh
28 reported there are still a couple of contingencies
29 between CUB and Apache Corporation to be finalized . He
30 also advised that a craft store and a video store may be
31 locating in the shopping center. The entire CUB store
32 facility will be 87 , 000 square feet .
33
34 Report of Councilmember Flemina
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36 Councilmember Fleming advised she is not presently
37 representing the City on any committees and stated her
38 availability .
39
40 The Mayor suggested that Councilmember Fleming could
41 represent the City on the Chamber of Commerce Board of
42 Directors . The present board will change in six months
43 and continuity should be considered.
44
45 Councilmember Enrooth inquired if Councilmember Fleming
46 attends Chamber meetings . She- replied that she does . He
47 suggested she could also attend Board meetings as they
48 are open to all members .
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6 for two years for janitorial services . Although the City
7 had requested an invoice none had been sent . He felt this
8 may be due , to the transition period between
9 superintendents .
10
11 Councilmember Wagner noted that this money will be taken
12 from this year ' s budget rather .than last year ' s when the
13 costs were actually incurred .
14
15 B. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
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17 Payment in the amount of $1 , 633 - 57 was approved for the
18 Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm for legal services rendered
19 through September 30 , 1992 for various City matters .
20
21 C. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
22
23 Payment in the amount of $2 , 946 . 76 was approved for the
24 Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm for legal services rendered
25 regarding the liquor store revenue refunding bonds .
26
27 D. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
Payment in the amount of $2 , 400 . 00 was approved for the
30 Hance & LeVahn Law Firm for legal services rendered for
31 the month of October, 1992 relative to St . Anthony
32 prosecutions .
33
34 E. Hance & LeVahn Law Firm
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36 Payment in the amount of $2 , 400 - 00 was approved for the
37 Hance & LeVahn Law Firm for legal s.ervices rendered for
38 the month of November , 1992 relative to St .. Anthony
39 prosecutions .
40
41 F. Verified Claims
42
43 Payment was approved for the two pages of verified claims
44 as listed submitted by the Finance Director . .
45
46
47 7 . REPORTS
48
49 A. Report of the City Council
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
3 PAGE 2
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6 Councilmember Marks requested that future minutes reflect the
7 motion made by him regarding approval of licenses , permits and
8 petitions be made as one motion rather than individual motions
9 on each request - This wi 11 more accurately ref lect his action .
10 Each request will continue to be individually listed within
11 the one motion .
12
13 Motion carried unanimously
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16 5 . LICENSES/PERMITS/PRESENTATIONS
17
18 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the following
19 license/permit applications :
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21 Contractors ' Licenses
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23 D.J. Miller Builders , Inc . of St . Paul , Mn .
24 Carlson-LaVine, Inc . of Minneapolis, Mn.
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27 Heatina Licenses
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29 Rollins Heating & Air Conditioning of Roseville, Mn .
30 Brooklyn Air Heating & Air Conditioning of Brooklyn
31 Center, Mn.
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34 Motion carried unanimously
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36
37 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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39 Motion by Marks , second by , Enrooth that the payment for the
40 following claims be approved:
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43 A. Independent School District #282
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45 Payment in the ' amount of $16 , 699. 22 was approved for
46 School District #282 for janitorial services .
47
48 The City Manager advised that this is only half of the
. 49 charges due. He explained that no bill has been received
50
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
5 NOVEMBER 10 , 1992
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8 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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10 The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. and the Pledge of
11 Allegiance was led by Mayor Ranallo .
12
13 2 . ROLL CALL
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15 Council Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks , Enrooth ,
16 Fleming and Wagner
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18 Staff Present : City Manager Burt and Management Assistant
19 Urbia
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21 3 . APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 10 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
22
23 The Mayor requested two items be added to New Business :
24
25 1 . Letter from Councilmember Long regarding new Property
26 Taxpayers ' Trust Fund
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2 . City Manager ' s Performance Evaluation
30 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda with
31 the additions for the November 10 , 1992 Council Meeting.
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
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35
36 4 . APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 27 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
37
38 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the minutes of
39 the October 27 , 1992 Council Meeting with the following
40 corrections :
41
.42 page 7 , lines 12/15 : Delete the first sentence of the
43 pa j r.agraph . The second sentence should read: "Mayor Ranallo
44 requested that the Planning Commission consider parking of
45 vehicles in front of homes when it is reviewing the parking
46 ordinance regarding outside parking. "
47 page 13,- line 19 : Delete- "but" and place a period after
48 "done" . The following sentence should read: "She compared it
49 to the Police Department Open House where the attendance was
50 not very high. "
1 RtGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
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6 11 . ADibURNMENT
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8 Motion by Marksi second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at
9 8 : 03 p .m.
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11 Motion carried
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15 Respectfully submitted,
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18 Jo-Anne Student , Council Secretary
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23 Mayor C.larence Ranallo
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27 ATTEST:
28 City Clerk
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
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6 D. Ordinance No. 1992-011 , Re: Codification of the General
7 Ordinaces ( 1st Readina)
8
9 The City Attorney advised that the completion of this
10 ordinance was delayed due to additions . He feels it is now
11 ready for adoption and is more concise in its present form.
12
13 Copies. of this ordinance will be available for public review
14. at the City Hall , the library -and the fire station .
15
16 The City Manager will have copies made for all of the
17 Councilmembers .
18
19 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve the first reading
20 of Ordinance No. 1992-011 which is an ordinance codifying the
21 general ordinances of the City of St . Anthony, Minnesota;
.22 adopting a new city code ; and repealing certain ordinances .
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25 Motion carried unanimously
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27
0 10 . UNFINISHED BUSINESS -
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31 A. Ordinance No. 1992-010 , Re: Rezoning for City' s South End
32 Improvements ( 3rd Reading)
33
34 Councilmember Marks left the Council Chambers for the
35 discussion and voting on Ordinance No. 1992-010 . He has a
36 conflict of interest with one of the properties addressed in
37 this ordinance.
38
39 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve the third
40 reading and passage -of Ordinance No. 1992-010 which is an
41 ordinance relating to zoning, rezoning certain property from
42 commercial to single-family residential .
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45 Roll call : Enrooth, Fleming, Wagner, Ranallo aye
46 Marks abstain
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49 Motion carries
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2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
3 PAGE 6
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6 Four bids were received for the water system improvements but
7 one was withdrawn due to an error. The engineers had estimated
8 this project at approximately $180, 000 . The City Manager
9 advised some of the funds may be returned to the federal
10 government since the bids came in considerably lower than the
11 estimate.
12
13 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to accept the low bid for
14 the water system improvements from Gridor Construction, Inc .
15 in the amount of $162 , 043 . 00 .
16
17 Motion carried unanimously
18
19
20 B. Resolution No. 92-051 , Re: Creation of a New Property
21 Taxpayers ' Trust Fund
22
23 The City Manager advised that twenty-eight metropolitan
24 municipalities have approved this resolution and about 100
25 cities statewide have approved it .
26
27 Motion by Enrooth , second by Marks to approve Resolution No.
28 92-051 which is a resolution concerning a constitutional
29 amendment to create a new Property Taxpayers ' Trust Fund in
30 Minnesota .
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32 Motion carried unanimously,
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34
35 C. -Resolution No. 92-054 , Re: County Road Maintenance
36 Aareement With Hennepin County
37
38 The City Manager advised that street sweeping charges have
39 increased considerably and mowing will be increased in
40 frequency.
41
42 Motion by Marks , second by Fleming to approve Resolution No.
43 92-054 which is a resolution authorizing the Mayor and City
44 Manager to execute the agreement between Hennepin County and
45 the City of St . Anthony for road maintenance services .
46
47 Motion carried unanimously
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
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6 8 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
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8 A. Certification of Assessments to Seven City Property Taxes
9 (Resolutions No. 92-052 and 92-053
10
11 The public hearing was opened at 7 : 50 p.m.
12
13 The City Manager advised that all property owners of
14 properties which have assessments received certified letters
15 regarding this public hearing. He noted that no phone calls
16 nor contact was received from any of these property owners . A
17 public hearing notice also appeared in the November 11 , 1992
18 edition of the Bulletin .
19
20 The City Manager noted that the house at 3316 Skycroft Circle
21 had been sold. He understood that the new owners were not
.22 aware of the outstanding assessments . It was also noticed that
23 a new roof has been put on the house and a permit has not been
24 issued,
25
26 The public hearing was closed at 7 : 55 p.m.
27
Councilmember Wagner corrected the word "bills" to "bill " in
is the second par'agraph of Resolution No. 92-052 .
30
31 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Resolution No.
32 92-052 , with the correction, which is a resolution certifying
33 charges to the Hennepin County Auditor to be levied against
34 certain properties for collection with the taxes payable in
35 1993 .
36
37 motion carried unanimously
38
39
40 Motion by Marks , second by Wagner to approve Resolution No.
41 92-053 which is a resolution certifying charges to the Ramsey
42 County Auditor to be levied against certain properties for
43 collection with the taxes payable in 1.993 .
44
45 Motion carried unanimously
46
47 9 . NEW BUSINESS,
48
49 A. Approval of Bid for Water System Improvements
50
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
3 PAGE 4
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5
6 The Mayor had received a notice that there is a
7 considerable amount of money in the Cable Commission
8 account . The City Manager advised that approval from the
9 St . Anthony City Council' is being waited 'for before . any
10 investments are made . Various places for investment of
11 these funds were discussed.
12
13 B. Report of the City Manaaer
14
15 1 . Sianalization of 37ih Avenue
16
17 The City Manager advised that the signalization for 37th
18 Avenue and Stinson Boulevard is complete. A response from
19 the Soo Line Railroad is the only reason the signals have
20 not been activated .
21
22 There is a formal agreement between Hennepin County and
23 the Soo Line Railroad regarding these signals . Hennepin
24 County has sent two letters to the Soo Line regarding
25 signing this agreement and has not received a response.
26
27 2 . December Council Meetina
28
29 At the December 22nd Council Meeting the third reading of
30 the Recodification ordinance will be held. A public
31 hearing is also necessary' for this ordinance as it
32 includes zoning changes .
33
34 The City Manager also noted that the recodification
35 includes beginning regular Council Meetings at 7 : 00 p.m.
36 rather than 7 : 30 p .m.
37
38 3 . Meetina With Chief of Police
39
40 The City Manager advised that the Police Chief had
41 originally planned on being in attendance at this Council
42 Meeting. He was unable to attend so the City Manager
43 suggested he meet with the Council at its next work
44 session or attend the December 22nd Council Meeting.
45
46 4 . City. Manacier ' s Review
48 Mayor Ranallo and Councilmember Marks will meet on
49 December lst to complete the City Manager ' s review. There
50 will be no Council. work session on that date.
1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
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6 7 . REPORTS
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8 A. Council Reports
9.
10 1 . Report of Councilmember Waaner
11
12 Councilmember Wagner will be attending the National
13 League of Cities Annual Conference in New Orleans . He had
14 a copy of the proposed policies and statements which were
15 drafted by various committees . He wil.1 have these
16 available for anyone on the Council to review who so
17 desires .
18
19 2, Report of Councilmember Flemina
20
21 Councilmember Fleming had nothing to report at this time.
22
23 3 . Report of Councilmember Marks
24
25 Councilmember Marks had nothing to report at this time.
26
27 4 . Report of Councilmember Enrooth
Councilme mb er Enrooth serves on the newly-formed
30 Environmental/Recycling Committee. He feels the members
31 of this committee are very talented and would contributed
32 some expertise to the subjects which will be addressed.
33
34 Four meeting dates have been selected for 1993 .
35
36 5 . Report of Mayor Ranallo
37
38 Mayor Ranallo stated that Councilmember' Fleming does not
39 presently represent the Council on any boards or
40 commissions . He noted her availability and that she. will
41 fill in for him at the meeting on December 2nd at the St .
42 Anthony Shopping Center Merchants meeting.
43
44 The Mayor has also contacted the St . Anthony Chamber of
45 Commerce and recommended that Councilmember Fleming be
46 considered f.or appointment to the Chamber Board. The
47 Mayor ' s term on the Board expires in the spring.
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1 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
2 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
3 PAGE 2
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7 4 . APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 10 , ' 1992 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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9 Motion by Fleming, second by Marks to approve the minutes of
10 the November 10 , 1992 Council Meeting with the following
11 corrections :
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13 page 9, line 23 : Delete "and adoption"
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15 Motion carried unanimously
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18 5. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
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20 There were no license or permit applications and no petitions .
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22 6 . PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
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24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve all of the
25 following claims :
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27 A. Dorsey & Whitney Law Firm
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29 Payment was approved in the amount of $1 , 672 . 93 to the Dorsey
30 & Whitney Law Firm for legal services rendered through October
31 31 , 1992 for various matters .
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33 B. Maier Stewart & Associates , Inc.
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35 Payment was approved in.- the amount of $8 , 525 . 32 to Maier
36 Stewart & Associates, Ind. for engineering services rendered
37 from September 27 , 1992 through October 24 , 1992 for water
38 improvement projects and identifying property lines .
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40 Mayor Ranallo fe'lt the charges of - this firm for investigating
41 underground cable P' ossibi.lities should be charged to the Cable
42 Commission budget . -
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44 C.. Verified Claims
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46 Five pages of I veri f ied claims as prepared by the Finance
47 Director were approved.
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50 Motion carried unanimougla
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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0. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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5 NOVEMBER 24 , 1992
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9 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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11 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Ranallo at 7 : 30 p.m.
12 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Boy Scout Troup
13 #153 and Den #6 -
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15 Mayor Ranallo welcomed members of Boy Scout Troup #153 and Den
16 #6 - There were five cub scouts and one boy scout . Their
17 leaders , Shari Lange and Brad Boen, had brought the boys to
18 City Hall to fulfill some of the requirements for earning
19 their citizenship badge.
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21 The Mayor had visited with them before the Council Meeting and
22 discussed local government procedures and functions and the
23 budgeting process . They had already visited the Police
24 Department and would be visiting the Fire Department after the
25 Council Meeting.
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27 The Mayor presented all of the boys and their leader-s with a
St . Anthony lapel pin.
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31 2 . ROLL CALL
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33 Counci I Present : Mayor Ranallo, Councilmembers Marks , Enrooth,
34 Fleming and Wagner .
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36 Staff Present : City Manager Burt ,. City Attorney Soth and
37 Management Assistant Urbia
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40 3 . APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 24 , 1992 COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
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42 Motion by Marks , second by Enrooth to approve the agenda as
43 presented for the November 24 , 1992 Council Meeting.
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reasons for the removal will be given to the owner of the property on which the sign is
located as�soon as possible.
Section 2- This ordinance shall be in effect as of the date of Code of Ordinance
recodification.
First Reading: September 8, 1992
Second Reading: September 22, 1992
Third Reading: October 27, 1992
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Subd. 2. MAJORITY.VOTE: A majority affirmative vote of Council members
present is required to approve a variance.
Subd. 3. FEE: An application for a variance must be accompanied by the fee
provided in Subsection 615.
1400.15 NON-CONFORMING SIGNS
Subd. 1. LEGAL CONFORMING: All signs existing as of March 10, 1983
conforming to the requirements of this Chapter and not requiring permit under the
provisions of this Chapter, may be maintained so long as they continue to comply
with the provisions of this Chapter, as it may from time to time be amended.
Subd. 2. LEGAL NON-CONFORMING SIGNS: All signs existing as of March 10,
1983 which would be prohibited by this Chapter, or which would require a permit
under this Chapter but have not received a permit, will be deemed to be legal non-
conforming signs. Legal non-conforming signs may continue to exist without a permit
and without constituting a violation of this Chapter until one or more of the following
occurs:
(1) The sign is structurally altered (except for normal maintenance) in a
way which makes the sign less in compliance with this Chapter than it
was before the alteration.
(2) The sign is relocated to a position making it less in compliance with
this Chapter than it was before the relocation.
(3) The sign is replaced.
(4) Any new primary sign is erected or placed in connection with the
enterprise using the legal non-conforming sign.
1400.16 ENFORCEMENT: If a sign is in violation of this Chapter, or is in danger of
falling, or is otherwise a menace to the safety of persons or property, the City Manager may
give to the owner of the property on which the sign is located, written notice specifying the
violation, ordering the cessation of the violation and requiring either the removal of the sign
o r remedial work in the time and manner specified in the notice. In the event of failure to
comply with the notice within 30 days, the City Manager may remove the sign or cause such
remedial work to be done. The cost of the work performed by the City must be paid to the
City by the owner of the property by certifying the costs to the County Treasurer for
collection in the same manner as real estate taxes. If a sign which has been removed is not
reclaimed and costs paid within 30 days after its removal, the sign may be sold or otherwise
disposed of by the City. If a sign is found to be an immediate danger to the public because
of its unsafe condition, it may be removed without notice, and written notice of removal and
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a Recreational Open Space District and may be erected after obtaining a permit and
paying required license fee.
(1) Subject to approval of the Council, monument and wall signs are only
allowed in this district. The monument sign may have a sign surface
area not to exceed 150 square feet. The sign surface area of a wall
sign may not exceed 15% of the area of the wall to which it is applied.
1400.13 ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS.
Subd. I. COMPOSITION: The commission of adjustments and appeals will be
comprised of the members of the planning commission.
Subd. 2. POWERS AND DUTIES: The commission will hear and make
recommendations to the Council regarding:
(1) Appeals where it is alleged that 'there is an error in any order,
requirement, decision or determination made by an administrative
officer in the enforcement of this Chapter.
(2) Petitions for variances from the, literal provisions of ordinances in
instances where their strict enforcement would cause hardship because
of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration.
The commission may recommend the granting of such variances only
when it appears upon evidence presented that:
1. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the other
property in the neighborhood or City; and
2. A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict letter
of the regulations are adhered to; or
3. The conditions upon which the application for a variance is based
are unique to the sign or to the parcel of land for which the variance
is sought and are not applicable,-generally, to other property within the
same land use classification.
1400.14 VARIANCES
Subd. 1. VARIANCES GRANTED: Variances may be granted by the Council after
a hearing is, held by the Planning Commission and a recommendation is made to the
Council. Notices will be given, and a public hearing will be held, in the manner
provided in Subsection 1670.06. The installation of sign(s) must take place within one
year after a variance has been granted by the City Council.
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that need additional exposure from different vantage points. The
number of additional wall signs will not exceed one half the total
number of commercial establishments and will be allowed a surface
sign area of one-half of that which it is allowed.
(5) A commercial establishment located within a shopping center, having
no outside frontage, will be allowed a surface sign area of one-half of
that which it would be allowed if it had outside frontage.
(6) Commercial establishment will be allowed, in addition to all other
authorized signs, one historical identification symbol, not exceeding (5)
five square feet in sign surface area.
(7) Subject to approval of the Council, and as a conditional use, a movie
theatre may have a marquee. The total sign area for a marquee sign
shall not exceed 200 square feet.
(8) Upon submittal of a comprehensive sign plan and subject to approval
of the City Council, a strip mall under 75,000 square feet and a
shopping center over 75,000 square fee may be allowed a menument
sign with a surface .sign area not to exceed 150 square feet.
(9) Upon submittal of a comprehensive sign plan and subject to approval
of the City Council, a major anchor/tenant over 50,000 square feet in
a shopping center over 100,000 square feet may have a wall sign that
is up to four times the sign surface area of which is allowed for other
commercial establishments.
(10) Subject to approval of the City Manager, a searchlight is permitted for
a special event.
Subd. 3. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL: The following signs are permitted in a Light
Industrial District and may be erected after obtaining a permit and paying required
license fee.
(1) One business or identification canopy or wall sign per right-of-way
frontage pertinent as regulated in Subsection 1400.12, Subd. 2(l), or
one freestanding sign as regulated and permitted in Subsection 1400.10.
(2) In a district zoned for light industrial businesses, signs containing one
square foot for every 100 square feet of ground floor space will be
allowed up to a total sign surface area of 150.square feet.
Subd. 4. RECREATIONAL OPEN SPACE: The following signs are permitted in
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(2) R-3 & R-4: Each multiple dwelling complex (nine or more units) will
be,allowed one monument sign identifying the complex. The sign may
not exceed 5.0 square feet in sign surface area. The sign structure
including the sign surface area, may not exceed 150 square feet in area.
The highest point of the sign may not be more than 10 feet above
ground level.
(3) Each church located within the'corporate limits of this City, subject to
approval of size, location and type'by the City Manager, may erect and
maintain a maximum of three directional signs on municipal rights-of-
way. No church may erect or maintain more than one such sign at any
intersection.
Subd. 2. COMMERCIAL AND LIMITED BUSINESS: The following signs are
allowed in a "B" Service Office Limited Business District and "C" Commercial
Districts and may be erected after obtaining a permit and paying a required license
fee.
(1) One identification sign per right-of-way frontage per commercial
establishment. The sign may have no more than 2 square feet of
surface area per lineal foot of business footage, up to a maximum of
150 square feet. The total area of all wall signs affixed to a wall may
not exceed 15% of the total area of the wall.
(2) A gasoline station will be allowed, in addition to all other authorized
signs, one pylon sign to identify the gasoline brand. This sign may not
exceed 30 feet in height, and must have a minimum clearance of 4-2,
feet from the basic grade level to the lowest element of the sign
surface and may not exceed 150 square feet, including both sides, in
sign surface area. Such an establishment will&Ise be allowed one price
sign, net to emeeed 8 square feet in sign suffaee aFee,- for each frontage
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freestanding sign and pr-iee sigi:is will be in addition to those signs
allowed in Part 1 of this Subdivision.
(3) Upon submittal of a comprehensive sign plan and subject to the
approval of the City Council, a shopping center over 75,000 feet may
have major anchor/tenant monument sign(s) depending upon the
number of major anchors. The total sign area shall not exceed 300
square feet.
(4) Upon submittal of a- comprehensive sign plan and subject to the
approval of the City Council, a shopping center over 75,000 square feet
may be allowed additional wall signs for commercial establishments
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(1) Signs having one copy surface may have up to 20 square feet of surface
area, plus any bonus under Section 1400.10.
(2) Signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up to 32 square feet
for all surfaces, plus any bonus under Section 1400.10.
Subd. 4. LANDSCAPING:
(1) Signs which are landscaped in accordance with this Chapter, will be
entitled to a height bonus of 3 feet (total maximum height of 8 feet).
(2) The minimum required landscape area, excluding the pedestal area to
qualify for the height bonus, must be at least 1.5 times the sign surface
area.
(3) Landscaping must consist of shrubs, plants, rocks or other
decorativi,- materials located around the pedestal.
Subd. 5. DESIGN AND LOCATION:
(1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in construction and
should conform to the material design of the principal structure.
�Y (2) Signs must be located at least 15 feet from any street or other
easement.
(3) To qualify for a permit, the pedestal width of a ground sign must be at
least equal to the sign width.
(4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be- allowed one ground
sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the structure.
1400.11 WALL SIGNS: The sign surface area of a wall sign may not exceed 15% of the
area of the wall'to which it is applied.
1400.12 DISTRICT SCHEDULES: Signs shall be permitted as set forth in the following
provisions:
Subd. 1. RESIDENTIAL: The following signs are permitted in a residential district:
(1) R-1, R-1A & R-2: One identification sign per dwelling unit per right-
of-way frontage. Additionally one address sign on the curb in front of
each dwelling unit or on a freestanding mailbox.
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Subd. 4. PERMIT ISSUANCE.
(1) Each application must be reviewed for compliance by the City
Manager or the Manager's designee.
(2) If the proposed sign complies with this Chapter, a permit will be issued
within 30 days after the application date.
(3) A sign permit will become null and void if the work for which the
permit was issued has not been completed within one year of its
issuance, or renewed. Application for renewal will consist of the same
procedures as the initial application for permit, including payment of
any fee.
Subd. 5. SHOPPING CENTERS/STRIP MALL COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN:
A comprehensive plan must be provided for the whole of a shopping center
development. This plan includes the location, size, height, color, lighting and
orientation of all signs, and must be submitted for preliminary plan approval,
R.Y.-Ti"J" When a comprehensive plan is presented, exceptions
Ma"pter maybe permitted if the sign areas and densities for
the plan as a whole are in conformity with the intent of this Chapter and if such
exception results in an improved relationship between the various parts of the plan
as determined by the Council. Comprehensive Sign Plans will be.reviewed by the
City Planning Commission who will forward a recommendation to the Council on the
appropriateness of the proposed plan.
1400.10 GROUND SIGNS: Are permitted in all districts, subject to the following:
Subd. 1. PERMIT APPLICATION: A permit is app lied. for in accordance with
Subsection 1400.08.
Subd. 2. HEIGHT:
(1) The sign does not exceed 5 feet in height, except as permitted under
Subd. 4 of this Subsection.
.(2) The berming of a sign location will be considered in the height of a
sign if the berm is more than 3 feet in height.
(3) For every foot a sign is less than the maximum height permitted, there
will be allowed an additional 4 square feet of sign surface area, up to
a total of 12 additional.square feet.
Subd. 3. SURFACE AREA:
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1400.09 SIGNS REQUIRING PERMITS
Subd. 1. PERMITS REQUIRED: No person shall erect, place, rebuild, alter or
move a sign, other than those described in Subsection 1400.07.
Subd. 2. PERMIT FEES: A sign permit fee must be paid in accordance with the
schedule in Section 615.
Subd. 3. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT: Every application for a sign permit
must-be accompanied by a plan or plans drawn to scale and including:
(1) The dimensions of the sign and, where applicable, the dimensions of
the wall surface of the building to which it is to be attached.
(2) The maximum and minimum height of the sign.
(3) The proposed location of the sign in relation to the face of the building
in front of which or above which it-is to be erected.
(4) The proposed location of the sign in relation to the boundaries of the
lot upon which it is to be situated.
(5) If the sign is to be illuminated, the technical means by which this is to
be accomplished and the hours of illumination.
(6) Where the sign is to be attached to any existing building, a diagram or
photograph of the face of the building to which the sign is to be
attached.
(7) The name and address of the owner of the sign and the address of the
property where the sign is located.
(8) Where a ground level sign is proposed with berming, a diagram
showing grade level and dimensions of the berm.
(9) Where a shopping center's comprehensive sign plan is submitted, the
plan 'must include the location, size, height, color, lighting and
orientation of ALL signs.
(10) Where a ground-sign is submitted, the plan must include the location
of the sign in relation to the lot lines and the building height, including
any difference from' the established grade, size, color, lighting and
hours of illumination.
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sign advertising a group of lots for sale within a subdivision or group of houses for
sale within a housing project, provided that the total area of such sign shall not
exceed 64 square feet with no sing]e dimension in excess of 16 feet. The display of
such sign shall be limited to a 6-month period. At the expiration of such period, the
applicant may request a further extension of time, otherwise the sign must be
removed.
Subd. 9. TEMPORARY SIGNS, OTHER THAN POLITICAL SIGNS: Temporary
signs, other than political signs, pertaining to drives or events of civic, philanthropic,
educational or religious organizations, provided permission of the City Manager must
be obtained to erect such signs upon or over public property and provided further
that such signs shall not be erected or posted for a period of more than 14 days prior
to the date of the event and must be removed within 3 days after the.event. If prior
permission is not obtained from the City Manager, the sign shall be removed
immediately.
Subd. 10. TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL SIGNS: Signs which do not have a sign
surface area in excess of 32 square feet and which are erected or displayed for a
period of time not to exceed 30 days in any year. Permission of the City Manager
must be obtained to erect such signs. If prior permission is not obtained from the
City Manager, the sign shall be removed immediately.
Subd. 11. FLAGS AND EMBLEMS: Flags and emblems of governmental, civic,
philanthropic, educational or religious organizations. Flags of the United States, the
state, the city, foreign nationals having diplomatic relations with the United States,
and any other flag adopted or sanctioned by an elected legislative body or compete'nt
jurisdiction, provided that such a flag shall not exceed 60 square feet in area and shall
not be flown from a pole the top of which is more than 40 feet in height., These flags
must be flown in accordance with protocol established by the Congress of the United
States for the Stars and Stripes. Any flag not meeting any one or more of these
conditions shall be considered a temporary sign and shall be subject to regulation as
such.
Subd. 12. RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SIGNS: Real estate signs erected on
private property, provided the combined sign surface area of such is not greater than
12 square feet. Real estate signs must be removed within 7 days after the closing
date.
Subd. 13. COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SIGNS: Real estate signs erected on
private property, provided the combined sign surface area of such is not greater than
32 square feet. Real estate signs must be removed within 7 days after the closing
date.
Subd. 14. SIGNS AFFIXED ON BENCHES AT PUBLIC BUS STOPS
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all other requirements of this Chapter, may be erected without a sign permit.
Subd. 1. POLITICAL SIGNS: All political signs of any size may be posted from
August 1 in a State general election year until ten days following the State general
election. In a City election year, all political signs of any size may be posted four
weeks prior to a City election until five days following the City election. In a
Independent School District Number 282 election year, all political .signs of any size
may be posted four weeks prior to a school election until five days following the
election, wh I ich is the third Tuesday in May. Political signs are not allowed within
fifteen feet from the curb.
Subd. 2. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS: Directional signs having a surface area not
greater than 5 square feet.
Subd. 3. CONSTRUCTION SIGNS: Signs denoting the architect, engineer, or
contractor, when placed upon work under construction, provided that the total sign
surface area of all such signs does not exceed the greater of 12 square feet or a ratio
of one square foot of sign surface per 100 square feet of floor space in the
construction project, up to a maximum of 32 square feet.
Subd. 4. MEMORIAL SIGNS: Memo rial signs or tablets, or names of buildings
and date of erection when cut into masonry surface or constructed of metal or stone
and attached to the building, not exceeding a sign surface area of 4 square feet.
Subd. 5. IDENTIFICATION SIGNS: One identification sign per residential
dwelling unit, which shall not exceed a sign surface area of 4 square feet per surface
and shall have no more than two sign surfaces, and one address sign on the curb in
front of each dwelling unit.
Subd. 6. FREESTANDING SIGNS: Freestanding signs for garage sales or
similar event occurring within the corporate limits of the City, not exceeding 4 square
feet in sign surface area, erected on private property with permission of the land
owner, and displayed for not more than 3 consecutive days.
Subd. 7. WINDOW SIGNS: Temporary or permanent window signs duly
authorized by zoning and other laws of this City, provided that all such signs on a
frontage shall not have a total sign surface area greater than 50% of the glass area,
excluding doors, on such frontage and provided that a minimum of one-half of the
open window space must be below a horizontal line which is 5 feet above the interior
floor of the commercial establishment. Merchandise displays in windows shall not be
considered a part of the sign area if such display is not intended to be continued for
a period of more than 8 weeks.
Subd. 8. ON-SITE TEMPORARY SUBDIVISION SIGNS: One on-site temporary
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nameplates and address identifications and pedestrian directives such as"pull","push",
Ifentrance", "exit", "use other door", "caution", and other instructions shall be included
with the sign surface area of all other signs on a glass door for the purpose of
determining the total sign surface area of such door.
Subd. 7. SIGNS NEAR LOTS: Signs other than wall signs which have any
surface area or structural member closer than 10 feet to a side lot line.
Subd. 8. SIGNS NEAR PROPERTY LINES: Signs which project beyond the
property line of the property upon which the sign is located.
Subd. 9. SIGNS NEAR ROOFS: Signs projecting more than 5 feet above the
roof line of the structure to which it is affixed.
Subd. 10. ADVERTISING SIGNS: Signs intended to be for the purpose of
advertising in R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, and R-4, including those intended for viewing only
from the interior of a building but which can.reasonably be viewed from the exterior
of the building.
Subd. 11. SIGNS ON WALLS: Wall signs having a sign surface area exceeding
15% of the area of the wall surface to which it is affixed.
Subd. 12. PROJECTING SIGNS. Signs constructed so that the message or
communication is not,flat against the sign structure.
Subd. 13. SIGNS AFFIXED TO UTILITY POLES AND FENCES.
Subd. 14. EMITTING SIGNS: Signs which emit sound, odor or visible matter.
Subd. 15. ANIMATED SIGNS.
Subd. 16. FLASHING SIGNS; Flashing signs except any portion giving time,
temperature or weather.
Subd. 17. SIGNS ATTACHED TO A VEHICLE. Vehicles with incorporated or
attached signage parked primarily for use as a sign shall not be parked in any zone
for more than 72 hours.
Subd. 18. BILLBOARDS.
Subd. 19. SIGNS ON BUS SHELTERS. All types of signs except for bus
schedules and identification information.
1400.08 SIGNS REQUIRING NO PERMITS: Signs described in this Chapter, if they meet
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Subd. 5. MAINTENANCE: All signs, together with all of their supports,braces,
guys and anchors, must be kept neatly painted and posted. Every sign must be
maintained by the owner or person in charge of the,sign in a clean, safe, sanitary, and
inoffensive condition and free of litter, rubbish and weeds.
Subd. 6. INSPECTIONS: All signs for which a permit is required may be
inspected by the City Manager, and a permanent record, including photographs, may
be maintained. The City Manager or the City Manager's designated representative
may, after notice to the owner, enter upon any property to ascertain whether the
provisions of this Chapter are being complied with. The City Manager may order the
removal of any sign that is not maintained in accordance with this Chapter. In
addition, the following inspections will be made:
(1) All signs requiring footings must be inspected to insure that suitable
footings, as determined by the City Building Inspector in accordance
with appropriate building codes, have been used. Footing inspections
will be required for all ground signs and pylon signs before the sign is
installed.
(2) Electrical inspections will be required for any electric sign.
1400.07 PROHIBITED SIGNS. Signs that are not specifically permitted in the Chapter are
hereby prohibited. Without restricting or limiting the generality the provisions of the
foregoing, the following signs are specifically prohibited:
Subd. 1. BALCONY SIGNS: Balcony signs and signs mounted or supported on
a balcony.
Subd. 2. OBSTRUCTING SIGNS: Any sign that obstructs any part of a
doorway or fire escape.
Subd. 3. EXTERIOR SIGNS: Signs, including those intended for viewing only
from the interior of a building but which can reasonably be viewed from exterior of
the building, which by reason of position, shape, wording, color, or any other
characteristic would interfere with the proper function of a traffic sign or signal, or
otherwise constitute a traffic or safety hazard.
Subd. 4. SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OR PUBLIC
EASEMENT.
Subd. 5. FLAGS OR WHIRLING DEVICES.
Subd. 6. SIGNS ON GLASS DOORS: Signs on glass doors which total sign
surface area exceed 20% of the glass area of the door. The sign surface area of
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Subd. 33. WALL SIGN: A flat sign which does not extend more than 18 inches
from the face or wall of the building upon which it is affixed, painted or attached,
running parallel for its whole length to the face or wall of the building, and which
does not extend beyond the horizontal width of such building.
Subd. 34. WALL SURFACE: The total surface area of the building face to
which the sign is attached, including windows and door areas, measured to the
extreme outer limits of the wall surface.
Subd. 35. WINDOW SIGN: A sign affixed to or inside a window in view of the
general.public, but excluding merchandise on display.
1400.05 APPLICATION.
Subd. 1. CONFORMITY: No sign may be erected, placed, altered or moved
unless in conformity with this Chapter.
Subd. 2. OTHER CODE PROVISIONS: Nothing in this Chapter may be taken
to relieve any person from complying with the provisions of any other Chapter of the
City Code.
1400.06 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Subd. 1. SIGN PERMIT NOT REQUIRED: The changing of the advertising
message of a painted or printed sign, theater marquee or changeable copy sign, and
the painting, repainting and cleaning of signs will not require a sign permit, but will
otherwise be done in compliance with the Chapter and any other applicable law or
section of this Code.
Subd. 2. HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS SIGNS: No sign may by reason of
its location, color or intensity, create a hazard to the safe and efficient movement of
vehicles or pedestrian traffic. , No private sign may contain words which might be
construed as traffic controls, such as "Stop", "Caution", "Warning", or otherwise
resemble any official marker erected by a governmental body or agency, unless such
sign is a directional sign.
Subd. 3. FRAMEWORK OF SIGNS: When possible, the framework for the
lateral support of a sign must be contained within the sign's body or within the
structure of the building to which it is attached so as not to be visible.
Subd. 4. PLACEMENT OF SIGNS: No sign, or attachment to it, may be
erected, placed or maintained by any person on rocks, fences, or trees, nor in such
a manner as to interfere with any electric lights, power, telephone or telegraph wires,
or the supports thereof.
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of the real estate upon which it is located.
Subd. 25. ROOF LINE: The uppermost line of the roof of a building, or in the
case of an extended facade, the uppermost height of the facade.
Subd. 26. ROOF SIGN: A sign erected upon the roof or parapet of a building,
the entire face of which is situated above the roof level of the building to which it is
attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by the building.
Subd. 27. SHOPPING CENTER: Any group of four or more occupant retail or
service establishments on one or more contiguous tracts of land in single ownership,
compromising over 75,000 square feet of Door area with parking provided on the
tract or tracts of land for use in common by patrons.
Subd. 28. SIGN: Any structure, device, advertisement or visual representation
intended to visually advertise, identify or communicate information, or to visually
attract the attention of the public for any purpose unless located within a building
and not visible from the exterior of the building. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, the term includes any symbols, letters, figures, illustrations or forms
painted, or otherwise affixed to a building or structure, any beacon or search light
intended to attract the attention of the public for any purpose, and any structure or
device the prime purpose of which is to border, illuminate, animate or project visual
representation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term sign shall not include official
notices issued by any court or governmental body, notices posed by a public official
in the performance of official duties, or traffic control signs established pursuant to
governmental authority.
Subd. 29. SIGN SURFACE AREA: The area in square feet of the smallest
rectangular figure which circumscribes the area enclosed by the actual copy of a sign
including both sides of a sign with copy on both sides and including border and trim
of the sign. The supports, uprights or structures in which any sign is supported will
not be included in determining the sign area.
Subd. 30. STREET: A public highway, road, alley or thoroughfare.
Subd. 31. STRIP MALL: Any group of four or more occupant retail or service
establishments on one or more contiguous tracts of land in single ownership,
compromising 7,500 to 75,000 square feet of floor area with parking provided on the
tract or tracts of land for use in common by patrons.
Subd. 32. TEMPORARY SIGN: Any sign, banner, pennant, valance or
advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric or cardboard, wallboard
or other light materials with or without frames; intended to be displayed for a limited
period of time only.
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an artificial source, so shielded that no direct illumination from it is visible except on
the sign and in its immediate proximity.
Subd. 14. IDENTIFICATION SIGN: a sign which contains no advertising but is
limited to the name, address and number of a building, institution or person and to
the activity carried on in the building or institution or the occupation of the person.
Subd. 15. MAJOR ANCHOR: a single tenant in a shopping center that is at least
20% of the total square footage and in excess of 50,000 square feet.
Subd. 16. MARQUEE: any permanent roof-like structure projecting beyond a
building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building, generally
designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.
Subd. 17. MARQUEE SIGN: any sign attached to, in any manner, or made a part
of a marquee.
Subd. 18. PEDESTAL: A foundation or base of a ground sign which either
directly supports the signage or completely screens the supporting members of the
sign.
Subd. 19. PERSON: An individual, firm, association, organization, partnership,
trust or corporation.
Subd. 20. POLITICAL SIGN: Any sign which states the name or picture of an
individual seeking election or appointment to a public office, or pertaining to a
forthcoming election or referendum, or pertaining to or advocating political views or
policies erected on private property, which are erected by a bona fide candidate for
political office or by a person or group supporting such a candidate and which
contains the name of the person or group chairman responsible for the erection and
removal of the sign.
Subd. 21. PYLON SIGN: Any sign which is freestanding by virtue of being
structurally independent of any structure or object other than uprights, braces or
poles, without guywires or pedestal.
Subd. 22. PROJECTING SIGN: A sign other than a wall sign, which.is affixed
to a building and projects outward more than 15 inches from the building wall or
structure.
Subd. 23. PUBLIC SERVICE SIGN: Any sign primarily intended to promote
items of general interest to the community.
Subd. 24. REAL ESTATE SIGN: A sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental
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Subd. 1. ADVERTISING MESSAGE: that copy on a sign describing products
or services being offered to the public.
Subd. 2. ANIMATED SIGN: a sign which includes action or motion.
Subd. 3. BILLBOARD: a sign erected for the purpose of advertising a product,
event, person, or subject not entirely related to the premises on which said sign is
located.
Subd. 4. BUSINESS FRONTAGE: the linear frontage of that portion of a
building facing the right-of-way and occupied by one separate business.
Subd. 5. CANOPY: a permanent roof structure attached to and supported by
the building.
Subd. 6. CHANGEABLE COPY SIGN: any sign which is characterized by
changeable copy, letters, or symbols, regardless of method of attachment.
Subd.. 7. DIRECTIONAL SIGN: an on-premises sign designed to guide or
direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Subd. 8. ELECTRIC SIGN: any sign containing electrical wiring but not
including signs illuminated by an exterior light source.
Subd. 9. FLAGS: devices generally made of flexible materials, such as cloth,
paper, or plastic, and displayed on poles, strings or wires, but excluding the flag of
any_country or state.
Subd. 10. FLASHING SIGN: an illuminated sign which contains flashing lights
or exhibits noticeable changes in light intensity.
Subd. 11. GROUND SIGN: any sign which is freestanding by virtue of being
structurally independent of any structure or object, is affixed to the ground by means
of a base with no visibility between the bottom of the sign and the base on which it
is attached and may make use of landscaping to enhance the appearance of the
signage.
Subd. 12. HISTORICAL IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS: those symbols which
have historically been identified with the service the establishment provides, are
common to similar enterprises in all other localities and are not a particular
trademark or business identification.
Subd. 13. ILLUMINATED SIGN: a sign designed to give forth any artificial or
reflected light, either directly from a source connected with the sign or indirectly from
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
ORDINANCE 1992'008
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS; AMENDING THE
ST. ANTHONY 1973 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY
AMENDING CHAPTER 14.
The City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby ordains:
Section 1. Chapter 14 of the St. Anthony 1973 Code of Ordinances is amended to
read as follows:
CHAPTER 14. SIGNS
Chapter 1400 - SIGNS
1400.01 TITLE. This ordinance shall be known as the "Saint Anthony Sign Ordinance"
except as referred to-herein, as "this ordinance".
1400.02, PURPOSE AND INTENT. It shall be the purpose and intent of this ordinance
to achieve the following objectives:
(a) To establish standards which would permit businesses in the city a reasonable
and equitable opportunity to identify themselves.
(b) To preserve and promote civic beauty and not allow signs which would detract
from this objective because of unusual size, shape, height, location, condition, cluttering or
illumination.
(c) To insure-that signs in the city shall not create a safety hazard.
(d) To preserve and protect the value of land and buildings, and to preserve and
protect landscapes.
1400.03 SCOPE. This ordinance applies to all signs in the City, and describes signs which
are prohibited, signs which may be erected only with a permit, and signs which may be
erected without a permit. This ordinance also contains certain requirements for all signs
erected, administrative provisions for issuance of permits, procedures with respect to
variances, and penalty provisions.
1400.04 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this ordinance, the words and phrases in the
Section shall have. the meanings set forth in this Section.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 2, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: PLANNING COMMISSION MEEMNG START TIME.
BACKGROUND
The City Council will change its meeting start time from 7:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the
proposed recodified ordinance (the third reading will be on December 22, 1992). As the
ordinance reads now, the Planning Commission meeting start time is 7:30 P.M..
RECOMMENDATION
Change Planning Commission meeting start time to 7:00 P.M. to be uniform' with City
Council meeting start times. In addition, the earlier start time could potentially lead to
eaxlier meeting end times.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 19, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES/OTHER ISSUES
The following questions were asked at the November 17, 1992 Planning Commission
ineeting:
Question: Would mileage/travel expenses be reimbursed for attending a seminar?
Answer: Yes -- if a Planning Commissioner attends a seminar related to Planning
Commission duties. The Commissioner should keep track of mileage and other travel
related expenses (i.e. parking, meals) and request from staff the appropriate form'to receive
reimbursement.
Question: Is there a difference between compensation and per dium?
Answer: Yes -- there is no reference that I could see in the statutes regarding these
definitions; however, there is a difference.
Question: Is there a Minnesota State Statute prohibiting compensation to Planning
Commissions?
Answer: After searching the statutes under all topics related to planning, I did not find any
reference to compensation. From this, I would assume that there is no statute prohibiting
compensation to Planning Commissions.
Planning Commission Bylaws Draft #4, November 18, 1992
9. Deadline for Agenda: Deadline for filing for placement on the
agenda for applications of any planning related issue shall be
exactly one month prior to the meeting the .applicant desires
to be heard.
10. Order of Consideration of Agenda Items:
The following procedure will normally be observed; however, it
may be rearranged by the chair for individual items if
necessary for the expeditious conduct of business:
(1) Staff presents report and makes recommendation.
(2) The Planning Commission may ask questions regarding the
staff presentation and report.
(3) Proponents of the agenda items make presentation.
(4) Any opponents make presentations.
(5) Applicant makes rebuttal of any points not previously
covered.
(6) Planning Commission asks any questions it may have of the
proponents, opponents, or staff, and then takes action.
11. Any member of the Planning Commis-sion who shall feel that
he/she has a conflict of interest on any matter that is on the
Planning Commission agenda s I hall voluntarily excuse
himself/herself, -vacate his/her seat, and refrain from
discussing and voting . on said items as a Planning
Commissioner.
12 . Each member of the Planning Commission who has knowledge of
the fact that he/she will not be able to attend a scheduled
meeting of the Planning Commission shall notify the City
Manager at the earliest possible opportunity and, in any
event, prior to 4 :30 P.M. on the date of the meeting. The
City Manager shall notify the chair of the commission in the
event that the projected absences will produce a lack of
quorum.
13 . The chair shall be an ex officio member of all committees,
with voice but no vote.
14 . The vice-chair shall succeed the chair if he/she vacates
his/her office before his/her term is completed, the vice-
chair to serve the unexpired term of the vacated office. A
new vice-chair shall be elected at the next regular meeting.
15. The by-laws may be amended at any . meeting of the Planning
Commission by a quorum of the commission, provided that notice
of said proposed amendment is given to each member in writing
at least two weeks prior to said meeting. In addition, any
amendment to the Planning commission by-laws must be approved
by the City Council.
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Planning Commission By-laws Draft #4, November 18, 1992
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY PLANNING COMMISSION BY-LAWS
1. A schedule of meeting dates shall be established and may be
changed or altered at any regularly scheduled meeting. , one
regular meeting date is established each month on the third
Tuesday at 7: 30 P.Mi in the Council Chambers.
2. Additional meetings may be held at any time upon the call of
the chair or by a majority of the voting members of the
commission or upon request of the City Council following at
least twenty-four hours notice to each member of the
commission.
3 . The commission at its first regular meeting in January of each
year shall elect a chair and vice-chair.
4. The duties and powers of the officers of the Planning
Commission shall be as follows:
A. Chair:
(1) Preside at all meetings of the commission.
(2) Call, amend, or cancel meetings of the commission
. in accordance with the by-laws.
(3) Review agenda before scheduled meeting with staff.
B. vice-chair:
During the absence, disability, or disqualification of
the chair, the vice-chair shall exercise or perform all
the duties and be subject to all the responsibilities of
the chair.
C. Recording secretary:
Appointed by the City Manager to record the proceedings.
of all meetings.
5. Matters referred to the commission by the City Council shall
be placed on the calendar for consideration and action at the
first meeting of the commission after such reference.
6. Four members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business.
7. Reconsideration of any decision of the commission may be had.
when the interested party for such reconsideration makes a
showing - satisfactory to the chair and/or City Manager - that
without fault on the part of suchparty essential facts were
not brought to the attention of the commission.
8. Roberts Rules of Order are hereby adopted for the government
of the commission in all cases not otherwise provided for in
these rules. These rules may be amended at any meeting by a
vote of the majority of the entire membership of the
commission, and City Council approval, provided five (5) days'
notice has been given to each member of the commission.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 7, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: AGENDA ITEM C
Please refer to previous packets (October and November) for background reading material
related to agenda items C(2) through C(4).
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
December 15, 1992
7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
ii. ROLL CALL
III. MINUTES.
A- NOVEMBER 17, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
IV. DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JANUARY 12,
1992 CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS -- NONE.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
A� COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN -- JAMES SARNA & WILLIAM VOGT, 3813
STINSON BOULEVARD, STOP -N- SHOP.
B. CONCEPT REVIEW -- LOT SPLIT To BUILD SINGLE FAMILY HOME.
C. DISCUSSION WITH CITY ATTORNEY.
1. LEGAL DEFINITION OF HARDSHIP.
2. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE PERMIT OPTION.
3. SIGN ORDINANCE -- OPTIONS FOR NONCONFORMING SIGNS.
4. SEPARATION OF UNDERSIZED LOTS HELD IN SINGLE OWNERSHIP.
D. PROPOSED PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS.
VII. STAFF UPDATE.
A. STAFF REPORT; REIMBURSEMENT FOR ExPENSES/OTHER ISSUES.
B. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING START TIME-.
VIII. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS.
IX ADJOURNMENT.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
NOVEMBER 17 , 1992
6
7 1 . CALL TO ORDER
8
9 The Planning Commission Meeting was called to order at 7 : 30
10 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chairperson
11 Faust .
12
13 2 . ROLL CALL
14
15 Commissioners Present : Thompson, Franzese, Gondorchin, Murphy,
16 Werenicz, Madden a Faust
17
is Staff Present : Management Assistant Dave Urbia
19
20 3 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 20 , 1992 PLANNING
21 COMMISSION MEETING
22
23 Motion by Madden , second by Murphy to approve the minutes of
24 the October 20 , 1992 Planning Commission Meeting with the
25 following corrections :
26
27 page 2 , line 37.: Delete "Condo Division" and replace with
complex"
page 2 , line 43 : Delete "a group of attorneys" and replace
30 with "a federal agency"
31 page 3, line 29: Replace "Amoco" with "Unical "
32 page 4F line 13 : Delete "and"
33 page 4 , line 25 : Correct "feeet" with "feet"
34 page 4 , line 41 : Correct "west-" with "east"
35 page 7 , line 49 : Place a semicolon after "hearing"
36 page 8 , line 6: Place a semicolon after "approved"
37 page 8 , line 7 : Place a semicolon after ., "st,atement"
38 page 11 , line 16/17 : Delete the entire sentence. On line, 17
39 replace "He" with "Commissioner Murphy"
40 page 13 , line 8 : Add' at the end of this paragraph,
41 "Commissioner Madden noted that the maps were not readable. "
42 page 16, line 46 : Insert after "money" the phrase "by December
4.3 31st"
44 page 16, line 49 : add to the end of the sentence, "that given
45 that the plan was presented as a concept plan and adjustments
46 are acceptable,.,,"-
47
48
49 Motion carried unanimously
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4
5
6 4 . DESIGNATION OF COMMIS
7
SION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE DECEMBER 7
COUNCIL
9
Commissioner Thompson will
10 represen the Planning Commission
at the December 7th Council Meetint was. noted
12 that
11 regularly scheduled Council Meetin g It the
13 changed to December 7th . 9 of the 8th of December was
5.
14
PUBL
15 —IC—_11E A RI N G
16
A. Reiuest for SubdiviSion/Plat val
17
C. G. Rein Com an
18
19
The Public Hearing was opened by
20 P.M. Chairperson Faust at 7 : 44
21
22
23 Chairperson Faust noted that notice of this public hearing
appeared in the October 28 , 1992 edition o
24
f the
25 LU-1_1etin .
The request is for a subdiviSion/plat approval for the Tires
26
27 Plus company, located at 3800 silver Lake Road . Approval is
required for the tax increment
28 area. financing proposal
29 for the
30
A memo from the Management
31 Assistant addressed all
32 concern regarding this reques issues of
the t . The memo also indicated that
ordinance which ies in this
33 reviewed and the r appl - situation
34 equest appears had been
requirements of the to comply with all of
35 ordinance. The parcel needs to be remo the
36 from the Tax Increment Financing District . ved
37 Mr. Cavanaugh was in attendance only
38 questions members of to respo '
39 the nd to any
stated he felt the staff ha Planning Commi'ssion may have. He
40 him with this request . d done a very, good job in assisting
41
42 The' Public Hearing
43 was closed at 7 : 47 p.m.
44
45 Motion by Maddenr second by Murphy ' to reco
Mmend to the City
46 Council approval of the subdiviSion/p-lat approval request from
47 the C. G. Rein Company on behalf of the Tires plus Company,
48 3800 Silver Lake Road recognizing that the request meets all
49 of the requi rements of the ordinance.
50
Motion carried
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5
6 6 . MISCELLANEOUS
7
8 A. Appoint Plannina commissioner to Environmental
9 Ouality/Recyclina 'Committee .
10
11 Urbia advised that the f irst meeting of this committee is
12 scheduled for November 19th . This will be an organizational
13 meeting and by-laws will be adopted and the 1993 meeting
14 schedule will be established . He noted that the purpose of the
15 committee will be to broaden the scope of environmental issues
16 beyond just recyclng matters to include water quality and
17 solid waste . This committee would also provide a forum for
18 resident input .
19
20 The Committee' s duties shall include but not be limited to:
21
22 1 . Reviewing development proposals for environmental
23 concerns and storm water quality.
24
25 2 . Study and make recommendations on solid waste management
26 and recycling.
27
3 . Providing input into the local watershed planning
00 process .
31 4 . Providing educational programs and information to the
32 public on environmental issues .
33
34 5 . Protection and enhancement of lakes and wetlands .
35
36 Chairperson Faust inquired if this commi'ttee would include the
37 Beautification Committee . Urbia responded that it evolved from
38 the Recycling Committee and will address smaller environmental
39 issues . He felt this committee will not be addressing issues
40 similar to those addressed by the Plann,ing Commission.
41
42 Urbia advised the committee will have nine members in addition
43 to Councilmember Enrooth, a member of the Planning Commission
44 and members of the staff . The committee will meet quarterly.
45
46 Commissioner Gondorchin observed there will be a great deal to
47 be done by this committee and he felt it was unlikely this
48 could be done when it meets only quarterly.
49
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4
5
6 Commissioner Franzese indicated her interest on serving on
7 this committee but is unable to attend the November 19th
8 meeting. She requested someone on the Planning Commission
9 attend this particular meeting and bring any information
10 gotten back to the next Planning Commission Meeting. She also
11 requested that the commissioner who attends this meeting
12 specify that his attendance is only a communication tool for
13 the Planning Commission.
14
15 Chairperson Faust indicated he felt he could deal more
16 effectively on the problems of the north end of town by not
17 serving on this committee.
18
19 The length of service will be one year for the volunteer from
20 the Planning Commission . Commissioner Gondorchin will attend
21 the meeting on November 19th. Commissioners Franzese and
22 Murphy stated their availability to be a "filler" on this
23 committee .
24
25
26 B. Redevelopment Plan - 3112 Silver Lake Road
27
28 The St . Anthony Housing and Redevelopment Authority is
29 requesting the Planning Commission to consider a redevelopment
30 plan for the substandard house and parcel l,ocated at 3112
31 Silver Lake Road .
32
33 Urbia advised that the goal of the HRA is to upgrade the
34 City' s housing stock and to retain control as to what is built
35 on any parcels acquired . This parcel may not be the best for
36 a test case he stated . It has a sixty-six foot frontage and
37 may require a variance . Many of the lots on this particular
38 block have similar frontages .
39
40 Urbia noted that a complete inventory of the City ' s housing
41 stock has not yet been done- and - the City Attorney has advised
42 against doing this at this time .
43
44 The owner has indicated an interest in selling this parcel . It
45 is assessed at $49, 000 and the asking price is the same. The
46 value placed on the lot is $25, 000 and Urbia felt it could be
47 sold for considerably more.
48
49 Chairperson Faust expressed a concern with the City being in
50 the business of buying and selling of property. He noted that
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6 the potential for the City to lose approximately $15, 000 with
7 this particular situation could be a problem.
8
9 A private developer has not been. selected for this specific
10 site. Urbia advised that staff has to develop standards and
11 criteria to be met by a developer. He noted t'hat in all
12 instances the staff will attempt to minimize the City' s
13 losses.
14
15 Commi.ssioner Franzese noted she has concern wi-th the standards
16 used to label a structure as "blight . " Commissioner Gondorchin
17 feels the house is definitely substandard and is supportive of
18 attempts to upgrade this property. He also noted that is a
19 rental property and will remain rental property if left in. its
20 present state.
21
22 Chairperson Faust questioned whether this property had been on
.23 the market long enough to establish it as a problem. He
24 recalled where Advanced Designs had purchased property in the
25 City and built two very nice homes . There was no need for City
26 involvement with this firm.
27
Discussion continued regarding contacting -developers about
potential building sites where substandard housing is
4#0 presently located . It was felt this may be more advisable to
31 try before the City actually gets involved with acquisitions
32 and demolitions .
33
34 Motion by Madden , second by Franzese that the ' Planning
35 Commission recommends to the St . Anthony HRA that the
.36 acquistion of the substandard house and land at 31-12 Silver
37 take' Road be deferred until the market place has had an
38 opportunity to find if it is saleable , or saleable at a
39 reduced price, and if , at a later date, the St . Anthony HRA
40 finds out it is not saleable, to pursue acquisition, and the
41 City actually pursue a developer for the available property.
42
43 Motion carried unanimously
44
45
46 C. Concept Review Additional Frontaae Sian for 2808
47 Anthony L�Lne South
48
49 No backdround material was received regarding this matter
50 so it was removed from the agenda.
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5
6 D. Sion Ordinance - Consider Amoratization , other City
7 Attorney Findinas
8
9 The City Council adopted the revised sign ordinance at its
10 October 13 , 1992 meeting. At the time the Planning Commission
11 recommended revisions it was felt that some additional issues
12 needed further review. The two main issues for review were
13 amortization (removal of legal , non-conforming signs ) and
14 removal of illegal non-conforming signs .
15
16 Memos from the City Attorney regarding both of these issues
17 were included in the agenda packet . He gave a number of
18 opinions regarding amortization . He suggested citations be
19 issued for illegal non-conforming signs .
20
21 Chairperson Faust felt the first issue to be addressed by the
22 Planning Commission was the enforcement feature of sign
23 removal . He suggested that it should not be pursued further if
24 ordinances were not going to be inforced. He felt , this is the
25 case with some of the ordinances and regulations the City
26 presently has on the books .
27
28 Urbia suggested that a comprehensive sign ordinance should be
29 considered.
30
31 It was the opinion of the Chairperson that members of the
32 Planning Commission were displeased with the present lack of
33 enforcement of the Sign Ordinance .
34
35 Commissioner Murphy requested a point of clarification
36 regarding what the City Counci I wanted the Planning Commission
37 to act on regarding this matter. Urbia advised it was included
38 in the agenda for general discussion and recommendations on
39 the two aforementioned items .
40
41 Chairperson Faust inquired who would represent the City if the
42 Sign Ordinance was challenged in court . Urbia responded that
43 the City Attorney would represent the City in these matters .
44 The City Attorney had stated that amortization would be ill-
45 advised.
46
47 Commissioner Murphy felt amortization would be an effective
48 tool for enforcement , although he noted that present
49 ordinances are 'not being enforced.
so
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5
6 Motion by Franzese, second by Madden to set aside this issue
7 and put back on the agenda when the Planning Commission can
8 meet with Bill Soth , the City Attorney.
9
10
11 Motion carried unanimoug_Ly
12
13
14 E. Proposed Planning Commission BY-Laws
15
16 The third draft of the proposed by-laws for the Planning
17 Commission were included in the agenda packet .
18
19 Commissioner Madden noted he was not present at the meeting
20 where the by-laws were first discussed . He inquired where the
21 need for the by-laws was initiated.
22 -laws be drafted by staff
23 Chairperson Faust had suggested by
24 and viewed them as providing some guidelines and. standard
25 operating procedures .
26
27 Commissioner Madden held the opinion that by-laws were not
needed. He suggested rather than using "Chair" and "Vice
Chair" in the by-laws that "Chairperson" would be more gender
30 correct .
31
32 The by-laws were reviewed line by line with the following
33 ,corrections, deletions and add.itions :
34
.35 Section 4 (A) Delete ( 3 ) and (4 ) and renumber ( 5) to ( 3)
36
37 Section 6 was changed to read as follows : '"Four members of
3.8 the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
39 of' business . "
40
41 Section 9 should be included in Section 8 and all of the
42 following sections should be renumbered.
43
44 Section 11 ( 6 ) should r'ead . as follows : "Planning Commission
45 asks any questions it may have of the proponents, opponents,
46 or staff , and then takes action in accordance with Robert ' s
47 -Rules of order. "
48
49 Section 15 should be eliminated in its entirety.
50
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4
5
6 Various comments made by the commissioners included seeing
7 term limitations as a non-issue, and favoring compensation for
8 members of the Commission .
9
10 The Chairperson requested the Management Assistant to mail
11 copi"es of the amended by-laws to all members of the Planning
12 Commission for their review. He suggested that if there are
13 any more changes members of the Commission want included they
14 notify Urbia. Urbia was requested to present the Amended by-
15 laws to the City Council at its December 7th Council meeting.
16 He also wanted this item on the December Planning Commission
17 meeting agenda.
19
20 F. Separation of Undersized Lots Hel-d in Sinale Ownership
21
22 The resident at 3127 Silver Lake Road approached the City
23 regarding separation of undersized lots held in single
24 ownership. Staff determined this would be a policy issue and
25 contacted the City Attorney to provide legal insight into the
26 issue.
27
28 The City Attorney advised by letter that the half-section maps
29 for the City should be reviewed to determine whether there
30 should be an ordinance change requiring single ownership or a
-31 grandfathering provision.
32
33 Staff reviewed the half-section maps and determined there are
34 a significant number of old plats with very small lots. Staff
35 concluded it would be advisable to have an ordinance
36 prohibiting the separation of legally platted lots if the lots
37 do not conform to current zoning ordinances when separated.
38
39 Commissioner Franzese felt that some policies should be
40 formulated as to where the City wants to go with these types
41 of matters.
42
43 Motion by Franzese that this item be placed on the agenda when
44 the City Attorney, Bill Soth, will be in attendance. The
45 motion was withdrawn .
46
47 Chairperson Faust felt the Planning Commission was being
48 requested Jo -develop some kind of philosophy for the City
49
50
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6
7 Attorney to comment on . Commissioner Franzese commented that
8 there are seminars which address substandard lots in inner
9 ring suburbs . She felt the City needed a well thought out
10 philosophy.
11
12 It was the consensus of the Planning Commission members that
13 information r'egarding how many lots presently exist in the
14 City which would qualify for this consideration be gotten
15 before any policy could be formulated.
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17 The matter was tabled for additional information.
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20 7 . STAFF UPDATE
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22 A. Proi)osed Ordinance Chancies
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24 The items contained in the memo from Urbia to the City Manager
25 addressed proposed ordinance changes as, discussed at the joint
26 meeting of the Planning Commission and the City Council .
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Commissioner Madden noted that the items addressed in the memo
did not take the form of recommendations to the City Council
40 from the Planning Commission .
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32 Regarding the issue of attendance, Chairperson Faust felt the
33 original language should be put back into the ordinance. He
34 mentioned the issue of compensation for Commissioners to the
35 Mayor and to the staff .
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37 Commissioner Werenicz inqu1ired if compensation was legal .
38 Co,mmissioner Gondorchin questioned whether this would be
39 compensation or a per diem. Urbia will research the matter but
40 noted that the Association of Metropolitan-Municipalities had
41 advised that no planning commission members in the
42 metropolitan area receive any compensation .
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44 Commissioner Franzese felt work rendered by commissioners is
45 recognized by compensation but this is not being proposed for
46 next year ' s bud'get . She also felt the dollar amount mentioned
47 is not significant .
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49 Chairperson Faust felt compensation is appropriate.
50 Commissioner Werenicz does not support compensation.
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6 Commissioner Murphy does not support compensation but recalled
7 that cable representatives di.d. receive basic service and two
premium channels without cost .
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10 Urbia will also look into reimbursement for mileage for
11 commissioners to attend seminars and travel within the City.
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13 Commissioner Franzese felt the minutes should speak for
14 themselves and the Commission should take no action.
15 Commissionr Werenicz felt since the Commission members were
16 divided on the issue a vote should be taken .
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18 Motion by Faust , second by Werenicz that the City Council
19 consider compensating Planning Commission members ..
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21 Roll call : Thompson , Faust - aye
22 Werenicz, Murphy, Gondochin - nay
23 Franzese, Madden - abstain
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25 Motion fails
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27 B. Planning Commission Parkina Subcommittee
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29 This item will be tabled until the December meeting of the
30 Planning Commission .
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32 Commissioner Madden inquired when the results of the survey
33 will be completed . Urbia responded they will be ready by
34 March.
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36 Chairperson Faust observed that a subcommittee would a.11ow for
37 non-public meetings to discuss t-h i s sensitive matter .
38 Commissioner Gondorchin felt definitions .of various types of
39 vehicles would be helpful for the subcommittee. Urbia will get
40 this information .
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42 Urbia felt the subcommittee could probably start meeting in
43 January or February. Staff will gather some preliminary
44 information for the subcommittee. The Chairperson recommended
45 that staff contact the City of Edina regarding its
46 recreational vehicle policy.
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48 Commissioner Madden stated his interest in being involved in
49 the process but felt an ordinance would be needed. He noted
50 that nearly all of those residents who attended previous
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7 ordinance which prohibited parking of this type of vehicle .
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9 Commissioner Murphy requested a clarification regarding the
10 surveys . Urbia advised that the present survey addresses
11 community needs and another survey will be done in March . He
12 also suggested that a work session be held by the Planning
13 Commission to hammer out definitions .
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15 Commissioner Gondochin noted he had participated in the phone
16 survey -and felt it was difficult to respond thoroughly with
17 this format .
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19 Urbia advised the Planning Commission that the property owner
20 of the parcel located on the southeast corner of 37th Avenue
21 and Silver Lake Road is interested in building a six foot
22 fence along 37th Avenue. He inquired what position the
23 Commission members may have on this request .
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25 It was noted that the house is for sale. Commissioner Thompson
26 felt the house should never have been built there but rather
27 a right hand turn lane should have been installed.
Commissioner Madden suggested the hill should be cut down for
visibility. The majority, of the Planning Commission members
00 were opposed to this fence being built .
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33 the Hennepin County Park Board and congratulated her.
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37 C ommissioner Madden inquired as to the status of the CUB Food
38 Store project at Apache Plaza . Urbia responded that it is
39 moving along.
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41 Commissioner Murphy requested current information regarding
42 the Athletic Sports Boosters offer for renovation of Central
43 Park . Commissioner Gondorchin advised that the School Board
44 will be receiving the funds and can make changes later.
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46 Commissioner Murphy inquired as to the status - of the Housing
47 Maintenance Code. Urbia responded that it was passed and there
48 was only one problem, that being with the section on
49 composting.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 8, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: COMPREHENSIVESIGN PLAN- 3813 STINSON BOULEVARD
BACKGROUND
The applicants,Mr. James Sarna and Mr. William Vogt, are submitting a comprehensive sign
plan for a strip mail (7,500 to 75,000 square feet). The comprehensive sign plan consists of
three elements: (1) wall signs, (2) replacement pylon sign, and (3) ground sign for a strip
mall.
Wall Signs: (No drawing provided). The same wall signs that currently are in place will
remain. The current wall signs are nonilluminated, black lettering at a height of two feet.
Replacement Pylon Sign: (Refer to Detail A). A variance was granted for size, number of
signs, and ground clearance' height. The variance allowed a sign that is 208.7 square feet,
has four price signs - a smaller gasoline brand sign - a strip mall identification sign, and six
feet of ground clearance. The applicant proposes a Conoco sign type B6 that is 219.96
square feet, as the property is significantly setback and the need to advertise three grades
of gasoline. Under the new sign ordinance, the number of price signs and price sign size is
not a consideration (new total sign surface area allowed is 150 square feet). The new sign
ordinance allows eight feet of ground clearance (the same requirement as traffic signs). The
Conoco sign will have a red background with white lettering. The sign will be illuminated..
Ground Sign for a Strip Mall: (Refer to Detail B). The new sign ordinance allows a ground
sign for strip malls with a total sign surface area of 150 square feet. The proposed sign area
is 128+ square feet (including the upper triangle area). The ground sign will have a white
or tan background with dark brown lettering. The sign will be illuminated.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of the Comprehensive Sign Plan to the City Council on the following
condition: The replacement pylon sign shall not exceed 208.7 square feet, which most likely
means that Conoco sign type B5 shall be used instead of the proposed Conoco sign type B6.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR COMPREHENSIVE SIGN PLAN
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Status of applicant (owner, renter, agent, etc.): e-9 w j
Location of property where application is made: 3XI-7
Zoning district in which property is located: Commercial
PLEASE: INCLUDE DETAILED PIAN(S)/DRAVVING(S).
BACKGROUND: A comprehensive sign plan must be provided for the whole of a shopping
center or strip mall. This plan includes the location, size, height, color, lighting and
orientation of all signs, and must be submitted for preliminary plan approval. When a
comprehensive plan is presented, exceptions to the regulations of the Sign Ordinance may
be permitted if the sign areas and densities for the plan as a whole are in conformity with
the intent of the Sign Ordinance and if such exception results in an improved relationship
between the various parts of the plan as determined by the Council. Comprehensive Sign
Plans will be reviewed by the City Planning Commission who will forward a recommendation
to the Council on the appropriateness of the proposed plan.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 7, 1992
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: David Mark Urbia, Management Assistant
ITEM: CONCEPT REVIEW --'LOT SPLIT TO BUILD SINGLE FAMILY HOME
BACKGROUND
The applicant requests a concept review for a lot split in order to build a single family home.
A letter from the applicant and a drawing has been provided.
In order for the idea to be realized,.three variances and a zoning change would be required.
The issues to consider are as follows:
(1) The entire lot is zoned R-2. The area proposed to have the single family
home built upon would need a zoning change to R-1.
(2) The existing duplex in the R-2 zone, if the lot were to be split, would have a
lot area of 8,500 square feet (85' X 100') and a width of 100 feet. Section
1620.05, Subd. 2, R-2. Dimensional Requirements, Area and Width requires
a corner lot to have an area of at least 14,000 square feet and at least 100 feet
in width at the building setback line.
(3) The proposed single family lot has a lot area of 6,500 square feet and a width
of 65 feet. Section 1615.05, Subd. 2, R-1, Dimensional Requirements, Area
and Width requires an interior lot to have an area of at least 9,000 square feet
and at least 75 feet in width at the building setback line.
DISCUSSION
Is there hardship for the three variances? If this were to be allowed, would an appropriate
or inappropriate precedent be established?
December 4, 1992
To: Tom Burt, Manager
St. Anthony Village
From: Doug & Nancy Tanner
2206 St. Anthony Parkway
Minneapolis, MN 55418
Owners of double bungalow located at:
2612/14 - 37th Avenue N.E.
St. Anthony Village, MN 55421
Per our conversation of 12/4/92, 1 am submitting the following project for
concept review:
To build a single family home on the south 100 ft. by 65 ft. of
existing property I own identified as District 94, Plat 63600, Parcel
3831.
The enclosed plans reflect the positioning of the single family home
that to my knowledge meets the building code offset with the exception
that the total lot square footage is not within code.
Cosmetically, I feel this house fits in very well with the
neighborhood. If approved, this property would contribute to the tax
structure of St. Anthony Village. It would be my intent to build on
this sight a home for my youngest daughter who currently lives in the
duplex at 2614 - 37th Avenue that I own.
While I take great pride in the property at 2612/14 - 37th Avenue
(i .e. , I just had it painted this year and have done extensive
landscaping in the last 5 years), the lot is very large and requires
considerable expense to keep it maintained. Through subdivision, the
lots would still be very nice, however, they would be much easier to
maintain.
For the reasons stated above, I am respectfully submitting for your review
the proposal to subdivide this parcel of land. Thank you for your
consideration and time.
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