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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
JUNE 17, 1997
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 17, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 1996 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
1. 97-03 EXHAUST PROS - CONDITIONAL�USE AND FRONT YARD
VARIANCE REQUEST.
2. 97-04 JOHN AND LIESHA INGDAHL -- LOT WIDTH VARIANCE
REQUEST.
3. WITHDRAWN: 97-05 JOHN TRAUTZ, GAS STATION/CAR
WASH ON LOT 4, APACHE PLAZA -- CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT.
4. 97-06 GREAT CLIPS, SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST.
- 5. 97-07 PRESTON WILLIAMS, GARAGE PERMIT:
VI. OTHER BUSINESS.
1. SIGNAGE FOR APACHE MEDICAL BUILDING
STATUS.
2. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCE UPDATE --
• REPORT ON PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING, PARKS --
JUNE 2, 1997 BY STAFF.
• DRAFT REVIEW OF COMP PLAN -- JULY 161 1997
• SUBMIT DRAFT TO MET COUNCIL -- JULY/AUGUST
• PUBLIC HEARING, OCTOBER -- CITY COUNCIL
VII. COMMENTS.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT.
Planning-Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1997
Page 15
1 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he projected in the future there would be an increase in the
2 decline of on-sale liquor due to the increased pressure on drinking and driving. That is why a
3 restaurant that would draw families would do better than the Stonehouse. The incentive to
4 change should be to be sure that the liquor revenues are not eroding just because the City
5 does not have a product the public wants.
6 Commissioner Makowske stated he felt the City Council would need expert testimony of some
7 kind of what the City stands to gain and what they stand to lose from this change before they
8 would take any action.
9 The Commission noted that BRW, Inc. would perform a survey for a fee. They could
10 provide an analysis of the impact but they are not actually in the restaurant business.
11 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he would put his thoughts and the thoughts expressed by the
12 Commission into letter form which will then be submitted to all Commissioners for their
13 input.
14 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted a letter included in the Commission packet from the Minnesota Office
15 of Environmental Assistance announcing a series of half-day regional meetings to be held in
16 Minnesota this June. She invited the Commissioners to participate in one of these sessions.
17 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted she will be on vacation the week of June 6, 1997.
18 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
19 Motion by Makowske, seconded by Franzese, to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 P.M.
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 Respectfully submitted,
22 Lorri Kopischke
23 Timesaver Off Site Secretarial
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May 20, 1997
Page 14
1 not know the right answer but felt this was a legitimate question. Bergstrom stated he had
2 asked Jay Scott what window was open to get some restaurants into St. Anthony and Mr.
3 Scott had stated a few months.
4 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he would like to see the issue addressed if it would allow
5 some nice "fine" restaurants into the City for the betterment of the community. He would
6 however, like to see the licenses tightly controlled. He stated he did not feel it would chip
7 away at the City's operation because the City is not in the business of sponsoring a "fine"
8 restaurant with the liquor operation: He stated the motivation would be to allow an operation
9 into the City that is dedicated to the full restaurant-type service of food and liquor.
10 Commissioner Franzese stated she would want to see the cash flow, what money does it bring
11 to the City, the bottom line, and then balance that against the quality of life issue of the City
12 by having fine restaurants in the area.
13 Chair Bergstrom noted this would not be an "either/or". The City could still continue to be in
14 the on-sale business.
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16 Commissioner Franzese stated that the City does currently have a monopoly and she would
17 like to weigh the effect against that.
18 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he did not feel it would cut into the monopoly but would
19 attract a different kind of clientle and create additional revenue.
20 Chair Bergstrom noted the Stonehouse is primarily a bar which serves food. Red Lobster is
21 primarily a restaurant that serves liquor.
22 Commissioner Makowske stated he felt it may be a demographic issue.
23 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that once you cross Central Avenue, there are no "fine"
24 restaurants and there is a tremendous market for that type of service which would attract a
25 different clientele than the Stonehouse.
26 Commissioner Thompson stated he felt it would be worthwhile to get some nice restaurants
27 into St. Anthony.
28 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested a franchise such as the Olive Garden, Steak and Ale,
29 Red Lobster, etc. be contacted and asked to submit a revenue projection of a facility located
30 in this vicinity. He noted the City is not in the restaurant business and this projection would
31 need to be determined by someone who was in that type of business for a living.
32 Chair Bergstrom asked what the Commissioners felt would be the City Council's threshold for
33 action.
Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1997
Page 13
1 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the Draft of the Comprehensive Plan will be presented for review
2 at the July 16, 1997 Planning Commission meeting. Task Force members will be invited to
3 this meeting.
4 Chair Bergstrom commented that at the last Task Force meeting there still seemed to be a
5 number of different versions of things. There did not appear to be a closure on many of the
6 items. He stated he was confident that Mr. Webber and Ms. Rhees would make reasonable
7 suggestions based on comments received but was unsure if they would get all the details right.
8 He was concerned that there would not be sufficient time to make changes to the Draft and to
9 stay within the required time line of the Metropolitan Council.
10 The Commission expressed their disappointment and frustration that they did not receive any
11 summary or information back from BRW, Inc. after the Task Force meetings.
12 Chair Bergstrom suggested BRW, Inc. should be copied on the Planning Commission packets.
13 Chair Bergstrom stated he would draft a letter to BRW, Inc. conveying the thoughts of the
14 Planning Commission and questioning why the Draft of the Comprehensive Plan would not be
15 submitted in June as originally stated to allow time for revisions prior to submittal to the
16 Metropolitan Council.
17
18 Submit Draft Plan to Metropolitan Council -- July/August
19 Public Hearing, October -- City Council
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21 VIII. COMMENTS.
22 Commissioner Gondorchin expressed his dissapointment to have missed the Volunteer
23 Appreciation Dinner due to his being out of town. He also expressed that he would be in
24 favor of the Ingdal variance request heard earlier this evening.
25 Commissioner Makowske congratulated Ms. Moore-Sykes on the Award she recently received.
26 Makowske reported the St. Anthony Civic Orchestra held their Annual Spring Benefit at the
27 City Hall/Community Center and raised $1,300 to $1,400.toward the orchestra. He stated
28 there was a neat turn out this year.
29 Commissioner Thompson reported past Commissioner John Radinor had published an editorial
30 on sports in favor of a new stadium for the Twins. Thompson reported it was a well written
31 and fun-to-read editorial.
32 Chair Bergstrom noted that at the last Task Force meeting the issue of the City monopolizing
33 on-sale liquor was raised. Bergstrom stated he subsequently asked Ms. Moore-Sykes to pull
34 together the State Statutes regarding municipal liquor. He reported there does appear to be a
35 process whereby through petition or un-petitioned City Council action, the City Council can
36 vote to have split liquor, both municipal operations and private operations. Bergstrom asked
37 whether the Commissioners felt this was a significant enough development issue that the
38 Planning Commission should address and bring to the City Council. Bergstrom stated he did
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May 20, 1997
Page 12
1 Chair Bergstrom stated he liked the signage on the office building at Highway 694 and
2 Central Avenue. He questioned if the proposed signage would accomodate logos.
3 Commissioner Makowske stated he felt the proposal was the best he had seen thus far.
4 Chair Bergstrom instructed Mr. Wirth to work with City Staff to develop a comprehensive
5 sign plan which included specific parameters for the size, height, color, font and type of
6 lettering, lighting, logos, and maximum sign length to be submitted at the June Planning
7 Commission meeting.
8 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if this would result in a change in the City Ordinance.
9 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted it would and that she would work with the City Attorney to develop
10 specific language to address this change.
11 Mr. Wirth asked if the Planning Commission approved of the inclusion of logos in the
12 signage.
13 There was Commission consensus to approve of the inclusion of logos if they were consistent
14 with the shape and size of other lettering of the sign.
15 6. Italian Restaurant Proposal -- Pizza Hut Site.
16 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Jake Cadwallader and his client Michael Monrad own the gas
17 station area and have purchased the Pizza Hut building. Their intention is to extend the
18 existing building and connect it to the other building and create an Italian-style restaurant
19 which would serve 3.2 beer and wine. Staff has highly suggested they subdivide the property
20 and replat to clean up the title. The proposal would not require a variance and.,there is
21 sufficient parking on the site. There would also be a small section of the building remaining
22 which could be used as retail space. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she called the applicant and
23 asked them to attend the meeting this evening but did not receive a response. She stated she
24 will continue to attempt to contact the owner.
25 Chair Bergstrom asked what issues may trigger a Public Hearing for this proposal.
26 Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated a replat or a zero lot line would require a Public Hearing.
27 7. Comprehensive Plan Task Force Update.
28 Public Information Meeting, Parks -- June 2, 1997
29 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Bob Koss will be present to look at a plan for all the parks in the
30 City. This will be an open meeting. The meeting will be video-taped and minutes will be
31 taken to be available for anyone who is not able to attend.
32 Draft Review of Comprehensive Plan -- July 16, 1997
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May 20, 1997
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1 Jamie, Manager of the Apache Medical Building, stated he was present this evening to
2 represent the tenants. He noted the professional image of how the building was represented
3 and how the tenants were represented was his concern. He then presented a proposed sign
4 plan which included sign space for eight tenants.
5 Ms. Kim Flynn, Quiet Waters Salon and tenant of the Apache Medical and Professional
6 Building since August of 1995, stated she loves her location in the building. She enjoys the
7 view and the natural lighting. However, her salon has no visibility to her clientele.
8 Ms. Flynn stated she had been investigating different types and styles of signs in the Twin
9 Cities area. She distributed photographs of different types of signs to the Planning
10 Commission. She noted she felt the individual identifying signage such as that on the multi-
11 story office building on Highway 694 and Central Avenue was the best type of signage she
12 had observed.
13 Mr. Wirth stated Apache Medical Building would like to pursue a comprehensive sign plan
14 utilizing the plan submitted which would include individual lettering with the same size,
15 color, depth and style of lettering with possibly some variation in the font.
16 Commissioner Gondorchin asked what criteria would be established to determine which
17 tenants would be allowed space on the sign.
18 Mr. Wirth noted that no tenant in the building has a legal right to signage. It would probably
19 be determined by who'had an interest and who could afford the signage which would run
20 from $4,000 to $6,000.
21 Commissioner Gondorchin questioned the use of logos in the signage and expressed concern
22 that the proposed wall sign was limiting. He questioned if Mr. Wirth would return at some
23 point and ask for wall signage on the other side of the building.
24 Mr. Wirth stated he did not have any intent of placing signage on the other side of the
25 building. There were large trees on the other side of the building which limited sight. Also
26 the signs were not to attract street traffic but to let people already.coming to the building
27 know where the tenants are located.
28 Commissioner Franzese stated she felt the proposed signage was sufficient for people who
29 lived in the area and knew where the Apache Medical Building was located. She questioned
30 the adequacy of the signage for other customers who did not know the Apache Medical
31 Building.
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32 Mr. Wirth noted the word "Apache" in the white area down the middle of the signage and the
33 monument sign would identify the building. He also stated he had been informed by First
34 Bank that the name of the Apache Shopping Center may change and he may want to change
35 the name of the Apache Medical Building at that time.
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May 20, 1997
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1 the same. Mr. Bruber explained the signage will be comprised of individual illuminated
2 letters and will not be extravagant in size or color.
3 Chair Bergstrom stated he understood why the owner would like a sign on this side of the
4 building and that the proposal did look reasonable and professional. He noted however that
5 the Planning Commission is not apt to give a sign variance and that it is their job to try to
6 balance the need with the aesthetics.
7 Mr. Bruber stated the signage is subtle. He stated he felt there is a hardship in this case
8 because without the sign Great Clips will lose a lot of business as people will not realize the
9 business is located in the building.
10 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he did sympathize with the proposal. He would need to
11 stand back and look at the building to draw a conclusion.
12 5. Sig_nage for Apache Medical Building.
13 Jeff Wirth, Wirth Company and Kim Flynn, Quiet Waters Salon.
14 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported this is a continuation of the discussion of signage at the Apache
15 Medical Building. She stated she had called several cities, including Shoreview, Roseville,
16 and Fridley in an attempt to find out how other cities deal with this issue. Unfortunately,
17 staff from these cities have difficulty in this regard as well. Both Roseville and Shoreview
18 indicated that they require the owner or developer to present a comprehensive sign plan to the
19 Planning Commission and City Council for approval. Once approval has been received, the
20 onus is on the owner/developer to administer the sign plan. The owner/developer is
21 ultimately responsible to the City for any violation, revisions, etc., to the.approved sign plan.
22 Roseville indicated that all buildings are allowed 10% coverage of signage on each wall. Ms.
23 Moore-Sykes stated she had visited Roseville and some of the signage was nicely done while
24 other signage was overdone.
25 Chair Bergstrom stated he did not feel the City of St. Anthony's Sign Ordinance had been
26 designed with a multi-story office building in mind.
27 Mr. Jeff Wirth, Wirth Company, stated that last time he had spoken with the Planning
28 Commission they had given him direction to look toward a comprehensive sign package and
29 this is what he has attempted to accomplish. He noted he had recently approached the
30 Commission to request more medical type businesses be allowed in the building but since has
31 contracted some insurance vendors as tenants and he is pleased with this.
32 Mr. Wirth noted in terms of landscaping for the Apache Medical Building, he feels he has
33 completely turned things around. He stated he had planted twelve new maple trees,
34 positioned ten large potted planters, and sodded an entire area. He noted he has also built
35 wooden enclosures for all the dumpsters on the site. His number one objective is to make the
36 building look as professional and attractive as he can.
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May 20, 1997
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1 The representatives of the request then exited the meeting.
2 Commissioner Franzese expressed that she was extremely disappointed with the developer for
3 providing another gas station on this site. The City is saturated with gas stations. She felt the
4 City would like some amenities they could enjoy. She felt the City had been looking forward
5 to a family-style restaurant on this site and a gas station was not a good replacement.
6 Commissioner Thompson stated he agreed with Commissioner Franzese. He felt the City was
7 saturated with gas stations and this alongside the.liquor store and Tires Plus would present a
8 poor image when entering the shopping center.
9 Chair Bergstrom stated he would rather see the site have another use as well and asked for
10 any suggestions..
11 Commissioner Franzese stated the developer had indicated they had negotiations with other
12 uses for this parcel. She suggested the City encourage the developer to look at other uses for
13 this site if possible.
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15 4. Great Clips -- Sign Variance Request.
16 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained Great Clips is situated on the north end of the Video Update .
17 building next to Ames Photo Finishing. She reported being contacted by Bob Bruber, Jr. of
18 Scenic Sign Corp., regarding a request for a sign variance for Great Clips on the north side of
19 the building. They currently have 19 feet of business frontage on Silver Lake Road that
20 allows them to install a wall sign on the east side of the building. According to the Sign
21 Ordinance, they are allowed 2 square feet for every lineal foot of business frontage, giving
22 them 38 square feet of signage for the east side.
23 They are proposing to apply for a variance so that they may install a 16.5 square foot sign on
24 the north side to give them additional exposure to traffic on Silver Lake Road and in the
25 shopping center.
26 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if there was a monument sign that was visible to the north
27 and if Great Clips-was included on that sign.
28 Ms. Moore-Sykes indicated this was correct.
29 Roger Ledeber, Owner of the Great Clips Salon and Bob Bruber, Scenic Sign Corp. were
30 present to represent the request.
31 Mr. Bruber noted the request was for a sign on the west side of the building rather than the
32 north. He noted traffic traveling south on Silver Lake Road, turning right into the shopping
33 center cannot see the monument sign due to the embankment. The request for signage on the
34 back of the building would also make Great Clips visible to the CUB Foods parking area.
35 Mr. Bruber stated Mr. Jay Scott has stated the proposed signage is fine with him. Mr. Scott
36 also noted that if Great Clips is allowed the signage, Video Update will probably also request
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May 20, 1997
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin noted this area is saturated with gas stations and questioned if
2 there is enough traffic to sustain another gas station.
3 Mr. Struther stated CUB Foods is a good generator of traffic.
4 Commissioner Franzese noted there had been concern expressed at the Planning Commission
5 earlier with regard to traffic flow in this area.
6 Mr. Struther explained he had met with the architect of the Tires Plus site and City Staff and
7 it was at their request that the access to the Tires Plus site from the gas station had been
8 installed. It was good retail business to provide access to both.
9 Chair Bergstrom asked Mr. Struther if he had a copy of the City Sign Ordinance. He noted
10 the Commission was pleased with the development at Apache Plaza but did not favor sign
11 variance requests.
12 Mr. Struther stated he was aware of the City Sign Ordinance.
13 Chair Bergstrom noted his recollection of a storm water requirement on this site as part of the
14 Tires Plus proposal.
15 Mr. Struther stated he had spoken with Westwood Engineering. The storm water would be
16 picked up through a catch basin and put into the retention ponds.
17 Commissioner Franzese questioned the hours of operation and the dumpster storage.
18 Mr. David Erickson, Erickson Oil Products, Hudson, Wisconsin, noted the hours of operation
19 have not yet been determined. He stated he operates a number of stores in the area and most
20 are open 24 hours per day. Some are only open from 6:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. He stated the
21 dumpsters will be enclosed.
22 Commissioner Franzese asked where an example of the proposed gas station could be viewed.
23 Mr. Erickson stated the closest example is located in Fridley at Osborne Road and University
24 Avenue. There are also stores located in White Bear Lake, Montevideo, and Oakdale.
25 Mr. Erickson reiterated that the placement of the driveway to the City property was at the
26 request of the City Liquor Store Operations Manager and his architect from KKE. He stated
27 they are trying to work with the City and provide a site that will be best for everyone
28 involved.
29 Chair Bergtrom questioned the exterior of the proposed building.
30 Mr. Struther stated the exterior of the building would consist of rock face concrete block with
31 brick bands. The roof will be a color clad material with bits of shiny copper.
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May 20, 1997
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1 Section 1635.05, Permitted Conditional Uses, (f) car washes, and (g) gas stations. No
2 variance requests are anticipated for this project.
3 Parking requirements still need to be addressed as the site plan shows 18 spaces and more are
4 required due to the square footage of the site. If the parking stalls at the gas pumps are
5 allowed to be included in the required amount, it would increase the parking to 28 spaces and
6 this would be sufficient. Mr. Trautz needs to submit a sign proposal. The site plan illustrated
7 the green areas on the site.
8 Ms. Moore-Sykes presented a photograph which depicted the completed site. The photograph
9 was of a Freedom Gas Station and the proposal is for a Conoco which will have the same
10 appearance and layout.
11 Chair Bergstrom asked if there were curb cuts on Silver Lake Road and if the road behind the
12 site would be continued to 39th Avenue.
13 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated there were no curb cuts on Silver Lake Road. She indicated OPUS
14 would determine if the service road to the west of the lot would be continued.
15 Commissioner Makowske asked if placement of the building was in compliance with the
16 required CUB Foods sight line.
17 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the placement was in compliance with the CUB Foods, Herbergers
18 and Wa1Mart sight line requirements.
19 Mr. Paul Struther, Architect, noted the buildings were shifted to one side of the lot to comply
20 with the required sight line restrictions. The other half of the lot will be utilized for
21 maneuvering and green space. He explained there is no access off Silver Lake Road. Access
22 is supplied by 39th Avenue. Exits are to 39th Avenue, the retail or City project on the
23 adjoining lot, and two more exits provided for convenience to the retail center.
24 Commissioner Gondorchin expressed concern for cars leaving the car wash when the parking
25 aisle on the east in front of the gas pumps was full. He also questioned accessibility of
26 emergency vehicles.
27 Mr. Struther stated there was 24 feet for a drive aisle while cars were parked in this area.
28 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he would like Fire Chief Johnson to look at this proposal
29 and verify the access.
30 Mr. Struther noted there is some flexibility in the location of the buildings on the site. They
31 can be pulled back further west on the site. He stated he felt the access was good and offered
32 a lot of different opportunities for vehicles to come and go.
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1 Mr. Rosar acknowledged this traffic flow would be difficult. Traffic would have to exit the
2 shopping center, make a u-turn and come back. He stated this could not be changed due to
3 the design of Silver Lake Road.
4 Commissioner Franzese questioned the hours of operation and if the backlit sign would be on
5 24 hours per day.
6 Mr. Rosar stated they would probably be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to
7 5:30 P.M., Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00
8 P.M. He noted this would depend on demand. There is a possibility that the oil change
9 could be open until 8:00 P.M. on weekdays if there appears to be a demand for this service.
10 Mr. Rosar stated the light would not be on 24 hours per day.
11 Commissioner Franzese noted this business had a high visibility and stated she was
12 disappointed with the amount of landscaping which had occurred on the site since it had
13 originally opened.
14 Mr. Rosar stated when he had originally purchased the property, he was told that Knox and
15 CUB Foods would be locating in Apache Mall. After he purchased the property this was put
16 on hold. At that point he did not feel it was worth it to put a lot of money into the site.
17 With CUB Foods now being located in the shopping center, he feels more confident and is
18 willing to make a financial investment in the property.
19 Commissioner Franzese asked where examples of this design of an Exhaust Pro were located.
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20 Mr. Rosar stated examples of this design were located in Bloomington on 90th and Lyndale
21 and 35W and Broadway. He stated he would supply Staff with "before and after" pictures of
22 these sites prior to the Public Hearing.
23 Commissioner Gondorchin noted concerns about extended hours that were expressed by the
24 townhome owners across the street from the site when it originally opened.
25 Mr. Goldy noted the other Express Texaco Lubes were open from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on
26 weekdays, 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Saturdays, and were closed on Sundays. Although Mr.
27 Rosar was free to set his own hours, he did not see hours of operation as a problem.
28 3. Gas Station/Car Wash on Lot 4, Apache Plaza -- Conditional Use Permit and
29 Construction Proposal.
30 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Mr. John Trautz, owner of Lot 4, Apache Plaza, Silver Lake Road,
31 is planning to build a gas station and car wash on this site. A diagram of the site plan was
32 displayed on the overhead.
33 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported she had met with the applicant yesterday and went through the
34 concept and site plan. Mr. Trautz will need to obtain a conditional use permit for the
35 proposed gas station and car wash to comply with the City's Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 16,
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May 20, 1997
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1 Ms. Moore-Sykes explained this proposal would include a front yard variance request. While
2 the existing and proposed building exceed the 35 foot requirement for a front yard setback,
3 the Zoning Code requires the front yard setback to be the greater of 35 feet or the average
4 front yard setback of the adjacent properties. The proposed expansion will come further
5 forward on the lot than the adjacent First Bank building to the south and the Old Hardees
6 building to the north. The setback from the proposed building to the-property line will be 49
7 feet.
8 Mr. Rosar currently has a conditional use permit for his existing business. He will need to
9 obtain another conditional use permit for the proposed car wash and additional auto bays,
10 according to Section 1635.05, Permitted Conditional Uses, (d) auto repair, no storage of parts
11 and (f) car washes.
12 Based on the total square footage of 3,782, Exhaust Pros will need 13 parking spaces. Ms.
13 Moore-Sykes noted the Staff report indicates 12 spaces are provided but in speaking with the
14 applicant there are 13 spaces provided, which is adequate. A sign proposal will need to be
15 submitted. The site plan shows areas where green areas are planned.
16 Chair Bergstrom asked where the old drive-thru access to Hardees was located and who
17 owned the access.
18 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the drive-thru access was behind this site and was owned by Hardees.
19 It was noted that only 12 parking spaces were shown on the site plan and this issue would
20 need to be resolved before the Public Hearing.
21 Phil Rosar, owner of Exhaust Pros; David Darrell, Architect of the project; and Ed Goldy,
22 Texaco Oil Change, were present to represent the request.
23 Mr. Rosar, explained the exterior of the proposed building would include a hip roof on the
24 entire building, raised seamed panels, and illuminated backlit signage. He noted the roof was
25 not being done for structural purposes but for aesthetics. Mr. Rosar explained one bay will be
26 added on the right side of the building and 2.5 bays will be added on the left side. He stated
27 13 parking spaces will be provided and he felt this would be more than adequate as their
28 _parking needs would not be increasing much over the present needs due to the nature of the
29 business. Mr. Rosar explained the curb cuts will be redesigned to encourage a one-way traffic
30 flow.
31 Chair Bergstrom asked Mr. Rosar if he had a copy of the City Ordinance in regard to signage.
32 Mr. Darrell stated he did have a copy and believed that the proposed signage is in compliance
33 with City Ordinance.
34 Commissioner Franzese questioned the traffic flow for patrons coming to Exhaust Pro from
35 CUB Foods.
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1 property, 3609 Edward Street, was constructed in 1964; the construction date of the property
2 north of the subject property was 1945.
3 When Mr. and Mrs. Ingdal met with Staff, there was some concern that this lot had been
4 illegally subdivided from one of the adjacent properties. The City Zoning Code does not
5 allow for the subdivision of property that creates a lot that is smaller than the minimum lot
6 size required, (Section 1650.01). But upon examining the tax records and speaking to the
7 Ingdals, City Staff determined that the platting of these lots had occurred prior to August 18,
8 1976 and the subject lot was not and had not been owned by the owners of the adjacent lots.
9 Mr. John Ingdal, applicant, noted he and his wife planned to build on this lot one to two years
10 in the future. His wife grew up in St.,Anthony and they would like to raise their children in
11 the area. He stated they did not yet have construction plans but felt a house could be built on
12 the lot according to City Code. The lot was deep and he did not foresee a problem with
13 setback requirements.
14 Chair Bergstrom confirmed that Mr. Ingdal was aware of the side yard setback requirements.
15 Mr. Ingdal stated he was aware that the side yard setback requirement was a total of 15 feet.
16 Chair Bergstrom noted that generally the Planning Commission is receptive to requests to
17 build a structure which remains within the required setback and lot coverage requirements on
18 a lot that would be substandard if platted to accommodate the current standards.
19 Ms. Moore-Sykes advised Mr. Ingdal that he would need to submit a site plan of the lot and a
20 footprint of the house for review at the Public Hearing next month.
21 Commissioner Franzese noted this request appeared to be premature as the Ingdals were not
22 planning to build for one to two years and the variance, if granted, would expire before that
23 time.
24 Mr. Ingdal stated they would only purchase the lot if the variance were granted and they were
25 assured that they would be allowed to build on the lot.
26 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted an extension may be available but she would review the City's
27 zoning code. The Ingdals may need to'come before the City Council to request an extension.
28 2. Exhaust Pros -- Conditional Use Permit and Front Yard Variance Requests and
29 Construction Proposal.
30 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Mr. Phil Rosar, owner of Exhaust Pros at 4000 Silver Lake Road,
31 is planning to expand his business at the current site to include a car wash and extra bays for
32 auto muffler repair and oil change. A diagram of the site plan was displayed on the
33 overhead.
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1 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:27 P.M.
2 Chair Bergstrom noted the Planning Commission generally is in favor of a proposal which
3 takes a lot that is less than currently allowed to be platted in terms of lot size, and constructs
4 a house which requires no setback or lot coverage variances. He noted Staff and the
5 Commission have been clear as to the setback and lot coverage requirements for this proposal.
6 The request appears reasonable and he was in favor of the variance
7 Motion by Gondorchin to recommend approval of the lot area variance of 1,800 square feet
8 provided Ms. Kahn constructs a house that is within the setback and lot coverage requirements
9 for a residential corner lot and as it meets the following criteria of a variance request:
10 1. This land cannot be put to reasonable use without granting the variance;
11 2. The hardship was not created by the landowner but is unique to the individual and.this
12 lot;
13 3. This variance is within the spirit of the redevelopment of St. Anthony and economic
14 considerations are not the sole criteria.
15 Commissioner Franzese seconded the motion and suggested a fourth criteria of the variance
16 request:
17 4. No one appeared to speak against this request.
18 Commissioner Gondorchin accepted the amendment to the motion.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 Chair Bergstrom noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their meeting on
21 May 27, 1997.
22 VI. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR MAY 27, 1997
23 COUNCIL MEETING.
24 Commissioner Thompson was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the
25 Tuesday, May 27, 1997, City Council meeting.
26 VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
27 1. John and Liesha Ingdal -- Lot Width Variance.
28 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Mr. and Mrs. Ingdal are proposing to buy a vacant lot at 3613
29 Edward Street. The lot is 60 feet x 265 feet, giving it 15,900 square feet, which is more area
30 than is required for an interior R-1 lot. The problem is that this vacant lot is only 60 feet
31 wide, making it a non-buildable lot according to the City's Zoning Ordinance.
32 Most of the lots in the neighborhood are only 60 feet wide or less, but were developed before
33 the Ordinance was codified in 1978. The house on the property directly south of the subject
Planning-Commission Regular Meeting Minutes
May 20, 1997
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1 house is parallel to Penrod Lane and because of the adjacent street, Ms. Kahn's plans show a
2 30 foot setback on this side. The required rear yard setback of 25 feet is shown on the
3 drawing. Ms. Kahn also understands that the impervious surfaces cannot exceed 35% or
4 3,220 square feet of the total lot area according to City Code.
5 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported Staff recommends approval of the lot area variance of 1,800
6 square feet provided Ms. Kahn constructs a house that is within the setback and lot coverage
7 requirements for a residential corner lot.
8 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted the setback requirements for this lot are a 30 foot front yard setback
9 or the average of the adjacent property (whichever is greater), a 25 foot back yard setback,
10 and a total of 15 feet for both side yard setback for both sides with a minimum of 5 feet on
11 either side. She noted the house configuration submitted to Staff by the applicant did not
12 meet the lot coverage but the picture included in the packet would meet the requirements.
13 Ms. Janice-Kahn, applicant, stated the garage would be located on 39th Avenue and the front
14 entrance to the home would be located on Penrod Lane. The garage would be turned to
15 achieve the setback requirements. She noted the same configuration of home was built on
16 33rd Avenue and Edward Street.
17 Chair Bergstrom confirmed the front yard setback would be on 39th Avenue, the north
18 portion of the lot would contain the rear yard setback of 25 feet, and Penrod Lane and the
19 back of the home would contain the side yard setback of 15 feet.
20 Ms. Kahn confirmed this was correct.
21 Commissioner Thompson questioned the location of the driveway and questioned the price of
22 the proposed home.
23 Mr. Kahn stated the driveway would be toward the front of the home and would not conflict
24 with traffic from TCF. She estimated the value of the home to be $175,000.
25 Mr. Rob Ripley, neighbor to the north, questioned the size of the proposed home and noted
26 the land toward his home slanted downward.
27 Ms. Kahn stated the home would be 48 feet x 38 feet. She noted the elevations would have
28 to be obtained before she could comment on the topography of the lot.
29 Mr. Scott Jahner, 3909 Penrod Lane, asked if a print of the house was available. He
30 questioned if a three-car garage would fit on this site.
31 Ms. Kahn stated a three-car garage would easily fit on this lot. The house was 38 feet wide
32 and a three-car garage was only 30 feet wide. She suggested Mr. Jahner look at the house on
33 33rd Avenue and Edward Street.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 20, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at
6 7:06 P.M.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Franzese, Gondorchin,
9 Makowske, and Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: Commissioners Delmonico and Horst.
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
12 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 20, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Motion by Gondorchin, seconded by Franzese, to approve the Planning Commission Agenda
14 for May 20, 1997 as presented.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
17 MINUTES.
18 Motion by Gondorchin, seconded by Thompson, to approve the March 18, 1997 Planning
19 Commission Meeting minutes with the following changes:
20 Page 2, Line 7: Delete the word "drainage" and replace with "plumbing".
21
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
24 1. Kahn Lot Area Variance Request.
25 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:09 P.M.
26 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported the applicant, Janice Kahn is requesting a variance to the R-1
27 corner lot area requirement for the property located at 39th Avenue N.E. and Penrod Lane
28 which is currently vacant. The lot is designated as R-1 and would be a buildable lot except
29 the lot is 9,200 square feet and the City Ordinance requires R-1 designated corner lots to be
30 11,000 square feet. Ms. Kahn needs a variance of 1,800 square feet.
31 Ms. Kahn is proposing to build a two-story house on the corner lot of 39th Avenue N.E. and
32 Penrod Lane. She has indicated to Staff that the lot is of sufficient size to accommodate this
33 type of house and would meet all of the setback and lot coverage requirements of the City's
34 Zoning Ordinance for an R-1 corner lot.
35 The house will be situated with the driveway and garage entrance facing 39th Avenue N.E.,
36 and the garage side of the house being 30 feet from the street. The east side of the proposed
STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 17, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-03 Phil Rosar, Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake Road --
Conditional Use Permit.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Phil Rosar, owner of Exhaust Pros at 4000 Silver Lake Road, is planning to expand his
business at the current site to include a car wash and extra bays for auto muffler repair and
oil change. Mr. Rosar currently has a conditional use permit for his existing business.
The expansion proposal includes the addition of three auto-repair bays; two bays will be
constructed on the south side of the existing building and one will be constructed on the
north side. The proposed car wash facility will be attached to the proposed auto bays to
the south of the existing building.
The car wash will require a front yard setback variance because it extends 24 feet beyond
the front of the existing building and the two adjacent buildings. The City Ordinance
requires a front yard setback equal to the greater of 35 feet or a distance equal to the
average of the front yard depths on the two adjacent lots.
ANALYSIS:
Exhaust Pros is situated in the City's-commercial zoning district. The proposed.car wash =
is a permitted use in the Commercial District according to the City's Zoning Code, Section
1635.05, Permitted Conditional Uses, (f) car washes. The proposed addition of auto bays
to the existing building, which is considered an expansion of a permitted use, and also
requires a conditional use permit.
Conditions to be considered for this permit include the hours of operation, landscaping,
lighting and signage. Exhaust Pros has residential areas to the west and east and the above-
stated factors may be of concern.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permits based on conditions stipulated by
the City.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 17, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-03 Phil Rosar, Exhaust Pros, 4000 Silver Lake Road --
Front Yard Setback Variance Request.
BACKGROUND:
Mr. Phil Rosar, owner of Exhaust Pros at 4000 Silver Lake Road, is planning to expand his
business at the current site to include a car wash and extra bays for auto muffler repair and
oil change. The expansion proposal includes the addition of three auto repair bays; two
bays will be constructed on the south side of the existing building and one will be
constructed on the north side. The proposed car wash facility will be attached to the
proposed auto bays to the south of the existing building.
The car wash will require a front yard setback variance because it extends 25 feet beyond
the front of the existing building and the two adjacent buildings. The City Ordinance
requires a front yard setback equal to the greater of 35 feet or a distance equal to the
average of the front yard depths on the two adjacent lots.
ANALYSIS:
While the proposed addition to the south side of the existing building; if constructed, will
be 49 feet from the property line. The Zoning Code requires the front yard setback to be
the greater of 35 feet or the average depth of the front yard setbacks of the adjacent
properties. The'proposed car wash addition will extend 25 feet beyond-the front yard
depths of the adjacent properties, thereby making it necessary for the variance.
Adhering to the front yard setback requirement will prevent Mr. Rosar from expanding his
business also precluding him from making desired improvements to this property. In its
application to this property, the setback requirement may seem to excessive when
considering that the proposed addition will be 49 feet from the property line.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for the 25 foot variance. The
proposed addition will be 49 feet from the property line, well within the minimum 35 feet
requirement of the front yard setback. Strict enforcement of this requirement may appear
excessive, especially when the adjacent properties may eventually be redeveloped.
Fee:
(R•1............$ 60.00
�:Oth e r.........$100.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Variance
Applicant: E[±1 t_1
Address: CDQINp►,PIt��M,s, Phone: A 2140�,I
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.): CA41 T"
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
Zoning district in which property is located: MMfcfLL.f;
Request: TO PLACE 1!;u1cA1Wdr ON LOT AS SHOW4 Ott
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions must be
satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional
sheets, if necessary.
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed variance would relieve an
undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the
applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
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Signature of Applicant
64/10/1997 17:53 612-483-9186 RICE CREEK W DIST PAGE el
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SUITE 330 ARDEN PLAZA PERMIT APPLICATION N0. 97-45
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(_] Use and/or Appropriation of Public Waters 24 MONTHS
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form along with the appropriate fee according to schedule on Page 4 of the Permit Information Brochure, and three
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St. Anthony, iinnesota 55421
attention; Management Assistant
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-Reference : Apnlication f:ar Exn:.a,nsion
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Phil Hosar
40CIO Sily r Take 'R:aaI
St. Anthony, Minnes,ota 55421
1 wish to state an objection to the expansion -f the
present facilities of :''�xaust ProsAnd the addition of
a car wash .
I own a town house directly across from _-�'Ixaust Pros . yt
is my opinion that this expansion will directly lessen
the value of ty. property and all of the St. Anthony
Village Town Homes on the east side of Silver L-ake toad
It is not that I am unaware of the function of Exiust Pros
as I was one of their first customers when they opened .
On December 8, 1994
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The exaust system was well done. The brake job was
unsatisfactory and in returning to request review, I
was advised that they no longer did brake work at this
.location and I wouldhave to go tc another store.
The ;xaust Pros facility is not well maintained with
very poor .-asphalt drive area, the grass and shrubbery
is not cared for and general appearance is a disgrace.
continued
"ity of St. Anthony Village
m-Moore-dykes Page 2
Management Assistant
,; e were advised when Exaust Pros opened that there would
be very little noise. The noise is excessive and racing
of engines is extremely loud. The exaust work is with
all doors open in summer and the open doors face our
our houses .
1 see no need for a car wash there in the immediate area.
A car wash across from our homes will give additional
traffic which has also been increased on that corner by
the cars from Cub roods .
',:ie , Town home, owners recognize that changes in our
ecology do happen , but to add another unnessary expansion
of :express Prosy is objectional to all of us and our
ownership valuations.
Resp tfully,
?,. `Iorgan
37135 Silver -_ake Roal d.
at. 'nthony :Tillage, I'fiinnesota 55421
STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 17, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-04 R-1 Lot Width Variance for 3613 Edward Street --
John and Liesha Ingdal, Buyers
BACKGROUND:
Mr. and Mrs. Ingdal are proposing to buy a vacant lot at 3613 Edward Street. The lot is
60 ft. x 265 ft, giving it 15,900 sq. ft., which is more area than is required for an interior
R-1 lot. This R-1 designated lot is only 60 ft. wide, making it a non-buildable lot
according to the City's Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Ordinance requires that all R-1
interior lots be 75 feet wide, so this lot width variance request is for 15 feet.
ANALYSIS:
Several lots in this residential neighborhood are only 60 ft. wide or less and were developed
before the Ordinance was codified in 1976. The house on the property directly south of
the subject property, 3609 Edward Street, was constructed in 1964; the construction date of
the property north of the subject property was 1945.
When Mr. and Mrs. Ingdal met with Staff, there was some concern that this lot had been
illegally subdivided from one of the adjacent properties. The City Zoning Code does not
allow for the subdivision of property that creates a lot that is smaller than the minimum
lot size required, (Section 1650.01, Subd. 1). But upon examining the tax records and
speaking to the Ingdals, City Staff determined that the platting of these lots had occurred
prior to August 18, 1976 and the subject lot was not and had not been owned by the
owners of the adjacent lots.
The Ingdals are proposing to construct their home on this lot, should their variance request
is approved. They have assured Staff that they will not require additional variances; the
square footage of the lot is sufficient to build a home on.
The hardship that this variance request seeks to mitigate is that the lot was platted and
recorded with Hennepin County before the City's Zoning Ordinance was codified. The
hardship is not of the applicants' making, but is unique to the area and this lot. The
granting of this variance request would be supportive of the City's commitment to the
Livable Communities Act and in agreement with St. Anthony's Housing Action Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the lot width variance request for 15 feet. Mr. and Mrs.
Ingdal are proposing to build their home on this site,'which is one of the few vacant lots
remaining in the City. Because Mrs. Ingdal is from St. Anthony, they are very committed
to this project.
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sheets, if necessary.
1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical
conditions of the parcel of land involved, the proposed variance would relieve an
undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the
applicable ordinance be strictly enforced.
2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to
increase the value or income potential of the parcel of land, but would correct
extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other
property in the vicinity or zoning district.
3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by City Ordinance and has not been
created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 17, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-06 Sign Variance Request --
Great Clips, 2902 Silver Lake Road, Apache Plaza.
BACKGROUND:
Roger Ledebuhr, of Great Clips has filed an application requesting a sign variance for the
Great Clips store on the north side of the Video Update building. Great Clips has 19 feet
of business frontage on Silver Lake Road that allows them to install a 38 square.foot wall
sign on the east side of the building; Great Clips has installed a wall sign that is 30 square
feet. Because Mr. Ledebuhr's shop is located between other tenants and have limited
business frontage, he is requesting an additional wall sign on the west side to give Great
Clips additional exposure to "walk-in" ,traffic from customers visiting Video Update, Ames
Photo, First Bank and Cub Foods.
ANALYSIS:
According to the Sign Ordinance and based on their right-of-way frontage, Great Clips are
allowed 2 sq. ft. for every lineal foot of business frontage, giving them 38 sq. ft. of signage
for the east side. Since Great Clips is located in the north west side of the building
between Video Update and Ames Photo and have a limited visual exposure to the north, a
sign on the west wall of the building would provide additional exposure. The sign Mr.
Ledebuhr is proposing for the west side is 16.5 square feet.
The traffic patterns and service roads that provide visual exposures in the Apache Plaza
Shopping Center for Great Clips are not available or are limited from city streets. Such is
the case with several shopping centers in the metro-area. This limited visual exposure does
create a hardship for Great Clips in a commercial area that is expected to be extremely
successful. If the request for the additional wall sign is denied, Great Clips will be
hampered in their attempts to create a viable and successful business in the Apache Plaza
Shopping Center.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the applicant's request for an additional wall sign on the
west elevation. Granting the sign variance will allow Great Clips the opportunity to be as
viable as its neighbors.
SNIP, INC.
A Great Clips' Franchisee
May 27, 1997
Ms. Kim Sykes
Village of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Dear Ms. Sykes:
I am writing to follow-up on our request for additional signage on the back of Apache
Commons (west side) at 2902 Silver Lake.Road, where we are planning to open a
GREAT CLIPS® Salon sometime around July 1, 1997.
We request the additional sign for a number of reasons. We are the middle tenant in a
small retail building which sits above Silver Lake Road which makes visibility difficult for
traffic going by our front door. The ingress and egress for this property is at the sides
(north or south) making it possible for customers to frequent one of our neighbors (Video
Update, Ames Photo, or First Bank) and not know we are there. The Cub Foods will.
draw many customers who will not know where we are with no sign on the west side of
the building.
Because we do not require appointments, we depend on"walk-in" business. The sign on
the west side of the building would help a lot in letting our customers know where we are.
Thanl:you for considering this variance request. If you need any additional information
please contact me.
Sincerely,
Rog debuhr
Snip, Inc.
A GREAT CLIPS® Franchisee
17620 Creek, Ridge Pass • Minnetonka. MN 55345 • Phone 612-934-5066 • Fax 612-934-5686
Date:
Fee: $100.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Sign Variance
Applicant:
Address: F5` t 6�• Cb-- c_, kW Phone: OS- — `74-00
5630 A
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.):
Street address. and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
Zoning district in which property is located:
Request: s a
Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions be satisfied
for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions, using additional sheets,
if necessary.
1. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
iniuJ rious to other property in the. neighborhood or village.
2. A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict letter of the
regulations are adhered to.
3. The conditions upon which the applications for a variance are based are unique
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.
Signature of Applicant
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DATE: June 17, 1997
TO: Planning Commission Members
FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
ITEM: 97-07 Garage Setback Permit --
Preston Williams, 2805 Pahl Avenue NE
BACKGROUND:
Preston Williams, owner of 2805 Pahl Avenue NE, is requesting a Garage Setback Permit
to allow for the reconstruction of a 40-year old garage. Dr. Williams proposes to demolish
the current garage and rebuild it in the same foot print. The proposed garage will be
visually-identical to the existing garage, but will be more structurally sound and built to
meet contemporary building codes and standards.
ANALYSIS:
The existing garage sits in the sideyard setback and is 2..89 feet from the property line on
the west side of the building. Section 1650.02, Accessory Buildings, Subd. 2, states that no
accessory building may be located within three feet of any property line. The Garage
Setback Permit allows for a garage to be located within the setback.
The owner has indicated that the dimensions of the proposed garage will not be greater
than the 24 foot dimension allowed by the Garage Setback Permit. The existing garage
does exceed the 24 foot dimensions on three sides.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Garage Setback Permit application. The applicant plans
to demolish the existing garage and replace it with a more modern building, which will
smaller to conform with the City's Garage Setback Permit size requirement and will
comply with current building codes and standards.
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St. Anthony, MN 55418-3253
19 May, 1997
Planning Commission
City Council
City of St. Anthony
Administrative Offices
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
To Whom It may Concern:
This letter is appended to the accompanying materials pertinent to a planned
garage replacement project at 2805 Pahl Avenue NE, St. Anthony Village, MN
(Lot 42, Block 5, Murray Heights Addition to Minneapolis).
The accompanying materials consist of: -
1. A current Certificate of Survey of said property executed 30
April, 1997, by Kemper & Associates, Inc..
2. A partial construction plan of the proposed replacement
structure.
3. A City of St. Anthony Application For Garage Setback Permit.
It is important to emphasize that the proposed structure is a replacement
structure. The "footprint" of the new structure will occupy that of the existing
structure. Replacement of the garage currently occupying the site indicated
on the Certificate of Survey has become necessary because of deterioration in
the foundation and structure of the present forty year old building. The
replacement intended will be visually identical with the existing structure, e
but structurally sound and constructed to contemporary standards and codes.
Distances to/from any structures on adjacent properties will be maintained as
extant.
It is anticipated that vegetation or other screening on the subject property
and/or adjoining property will be unaltered. Currently such vegetation
and/or screening consists of gardens and small fruit trees, the latter being on
the adjoining property.
The proposed replacement. structure will not alter existing light and
visibility available to the adjoining property.
Extant and proposed distances of the structure from the residence structure on
the property and from structures on adjoining and adjacent properties
maximize fire safety. Its detached location and the proposed construction to
contemporary standards and codes will further enhance fire safety.
The proposed structure will not conflict with the garage on the adjoining
property. The garage on the adjoining property is attached and at the front of
the residence. Other garages on adjacent properties are accessed in a manner
such as to also be free of conflict. The parallel location of the proposed
structure to the back property line/alley is in keeping with the general
garage orientation on several of the properties in the immediate
neighborhood and will, therefore, maintain the current tone and esthetics of
the area.
A reorientation or repositioning of the proposed replacement garage on the
property would seriously compromise and/or demolish extensive landscaping,
disrupt an inground sprinkler system, destroy the esthetics of the property as
a whole, and, in all likelihood, seriously diminish the value of the property.
Other locations on the property have been considered and have been found
untenable.
In your consideration of this application, it is requested that it constantly be
borne in mind that the proposed structure is a replacement and its
construction will. effect no material change on the status quo, except to have
in place a building that is esthetically correct, structurally sound, and built in
keeping with contemporary standards.
Your consideration of this application is appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Preston P. Williams
DATE: 5 /( Zq 7 FEE: $60.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
APPLICATION FOR
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Location of property where application is made:
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Using additional sheet(s) of parer. please briefly address the following items:
ems:
In granting or denying the setback permit, the Council will consider the following:
(1) proximity of the garage to any structures on the adjoining property,
(2) the extent of vegetation or other screening on the subject property and the
adjoining property.
(3) the effect of the structure on 'the light and visibility available to the
adjoining property,
(4) matters of fire safety,
(5) the existing garages on the adjoining property,
(6) the ability_to locate garages elsewhere on the subject property, and
(7) any other matters which may be relevant to the degree of encroachment
into the setback which is being requested by the applicant.
PLEASE INCLUDE A DETAILED SITE PLAN. A SURVEY WILL BE REQUIRED IF THE PROPERTY
LINE CANNOT BE VERIFIED.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: b -
Section 1650.02 Subd. 6. Garage Setback Permit.
A garage which will cover an area of no more than 528 square feet and no dimension of which
is greater than 24 feet may be located within the side setbacks and/or rear setbacks if a setback
permit has been issued for the garage under the following provisions of this Section:
(a) Application for a setback permit must be made in writing on forms provided by the Clerk
and must be filed with.the Clerk, together with a filing fee in the amount required under
Section 615.07. The application must include. a survey showing the proposed location
of the structure and the structures on the property adjoining the setback in question. The
application must also address the other matters to be considered by the Planning
Commission and Council, as set forth in Subsection (b) of this Section. The permit
application will be considered by the Planning Commission and Council, and notice of
the hearing will be given, all in the same manner as provided in Section 1665.04 for
conditional use permits. After the hearing by the Planning Commission, the Council will
grant or deny the permit, stating its reasons for doing so.
(b) In granting or denying the setback permit, the Council will consider the proximity of the.
garage to any structures on the adjoining property, the extent of vegetation or other
screening on the subject property and the adjoining property,-the effect of the garage on
the light and visibility available to the adjoining property, matters of fire safety, the
existing garages on the adjoining property, the ability to locate garages elsewhere on the
subject property, and any other matters which may be relevant to the degree of
encroachment into the setback.
(c) If a setback permit is granted, it will run with the title to the property for which it was
granted so long as the garage for which it was granted continues to exist. If that
structure is destroyed or removed, the permit will automatically expire.
Section 1650.02, Subd. 2. Minimum Setback.
No accessory building or any eave or other potion of any accessory building may be located
within three feet of any property line, except as provided in Subdivision 6 of this Section.
Section 1650.02 Subd. 4. Setback from Principal Structure.
Unless attached to and made a part of the principal'structure, no eave or other portion of an-
accessory building may be closer than five feet from any eave or other portion of a principal
structure, except as provided in Subdivision 6 of this Section.
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PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING
ON THE CITY PARKS
Monday, June 2, 1997
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Ad CALL TO ORDER.
W MAYOR RANALLO EXPLAINS THE PROCESS TO DATE.
MAYOR RANALLO INTRODUCES BOB KOST OF BRW, INC. TO
EXPLAIN PROPOSED PLAN.
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• COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC.
V. OTHER BUSINESS.
VI. ADJOURNMENT.
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May 27, 1.997
B R w INC. Mike Mornson
City Manager
City of Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
Saint Anthony Village, MN 55418
Dear Mike,
Per our February 24th contract supplement,we have prepared the attached review
and recommendations of the City's parks. This information will also be included
Planning in the Comprehensive Plan update.
Transportation
Engineering
If you have any questions please call me at 373-6421.
Urban Design
Thresher Square
Sincerely,
700 Third Street So.
Minneapolis, BRW,INC.
MN 53415
612/370-0700
Fax 612/370-1378
Bob Kost, ASLA
Denver Project Manager
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05/28/97 14:59 '$612 370 1378 BRW INC 0 002/003
Additions or Improvements to Neighborhood Parks
Silver Point Park
Four areas of improvement are recommended for this park:
Recreational Fields: The bituminous basketball surface should be
milled and overlayed and re-striped. This area could accommodate an
additional youth soccer field if the basketball court were removed or
relocated to another area of the park.
Playgrounds: The current playground Is divided Into two separate
equipment areas which are edged with wood timbers. The two areas
are separated by a four-foot-wide concrete sidewalk. One play area has
a relatively new multi-unit play structure while the other area contains
a single, tall, metal slide. Recommendations for this area are as
follows:
• Remove concrete walk separating the two play equipment areas.
• Combine two play areas into one contiguous play ground.
• Remove raised wood timber edging.
• Replace concrete sidewalk surrounding play area at a higher
elevation and thicken inside edge of new walk to act as
containment for pea gravel play surface.
• Install additional play equipment system with several handicap-
useable features, such as digger, swing etc.
• Add handicap accessible surfacing adjacent to concrete walk and
new accessible play facilities.
Landscaping: Plant coniferous trees such as Colorado spruce and
Austrian pine along shared western and northern residential / park
property lines adjacent to the ball field.
Park Furnishings: Replace existing benches with six-foot-long wood
park benches with backs and arm rests. Replace litter receptacles with
more colorful units with self-closing lid. Coordinate new furnishings in
all parks.
Emerald Park
The following improvements are recommended:
Parking Area: Reconfigure parking area to provide separation and
landscape buffering between street and parking. Remove and replace
deteriorating bituminous pavement and install concrete curb and gutter.
05/28/97 14:59 '$612 370 1378 BRW INC Z003/003
Play Area: Recommendations for this area are as follows:
• Remove and replace bituminous basketball surface and
reconfigure into regulation size half court.
• Remove old, painted metal pipe play equipment and replace with
freestanding swing unit and additional play equipment that
includes several handicap accessible features.
• Remove raised, wood timber edging.
• Replace concrete sidewalk surrounding play area at a higher
elevation and thicken inside edge of new walk to act as
containment for pea gravel play surface.
• Add handicap accessible surfacing adjacent to concrete walk and
new accessible play facilities.
Park Furnishings: 'Replace existing benches with six-foot-long wood
park benches with backs and arm rests. Replace litter receptacles with
more colorful units with self-closing lid. Coordinate new furnishings in
all parks.
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B R W INC. Mr. Michael J. Morrison
City Manager
Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re: Central Park Design Alternatives
Dear Mr. Mornson:
Planning The attached plans represent the culmination of our efforts with community
Transportation education, sports boosters,high school and city staff in the redesign of Central
Engineering
Urban Design Park. As a result of these efforts we have prepared three alternatives for review
and discussion with the City Council.
Thresher Square
700 Third street So. The primary focus of the design alternatives is twofold: replacement of the tennis
Minneapolis, court and play ground facilities that were displaced by the construction of the new
NIN 53415 City Hall/ Community Center; and a long term reconfiguration of active
612/370-0700 recreation facilities within the park and high school.
Fax 612/370-1373
Consistent in all three alternatives are: the replacement of the play area and six
Denver tennis courts; construction of an additional 31 parking spaces adjacent to the new
Milwaukee tennis courts;placement of a new play area adjacent to the community center;
Minneapolis replacement of the ice hockey area with a general purpose ice skating rink; and a
[Newark
Orlando new performance/bandstand facility. We have prepared preliminary cost
Phoenix estimates for the three alternatives not including the bandstand. The bandstand
Portland facility would require further discussion regarding program requirements before a
San Diego realistic cost could be ascertained. We are also recommending that a concrete
Seattle sidewalk be constructed around the perimeter of the park to facilitate better
pedestrian access.
Alternative `A' depicts the facilities described above along with a short term
solution for the conflict between the ball field and the community.center.
Preliminary construction costs for improvements depicted in Alternative `A' are
estimated to run approximately$200,000 not including building demolition or
construction of the bandstand.
Mr. Michael J. Morrison
May 1, 1997
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Alternative `B' shows a long term reconfiguration of the three ball fields to better
meet the needs of multiple user groups and accommodate soccer fields in a
portion of the outfield areas. The plan also suggests a reconfiguration of the
northern parking lot,play area,sand volley ball court and a relocation of the
sledding hill. These changes are necessitated by the redesign of the ball fields.
Approximately 65 parking spaces would be displaced as part of this redesign.
Preliminary construction costs for Alternative `B' are estimated to run
approximately$450,000 not including building demolition or construction of the
bandstand.
Alternative `C' illustrates a more ambitious long term plan for the entire park
including two of the high school athletic fields. The plan organizes the ball fields
in a radial pattern around a new concessions/restroom building. The sledding hill
remains in its present location and the northern parking lot ,play area and volley
ball are reconfigured as part of this design. Preliminary construction costs for
Alternative `C' are estimated to run approximately$550,000 not including
building demolition or construction of the bandstand.
I look forward to discussing these alternatives with you and the City Council next
week. If you have any questions please call me at 373-6421.
Respectfully,
BR`V, INC.
Bob Kost,ASL
Project Manager
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 27, 1997
4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL.
5 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by
6 Mayor Ranallo.
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust.
9 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson and Finance Director Roger Larson.
10 Councilmembers Absent: None.
11 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 27, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the May 27, 1997 Regular Council Meeting
13 Agenda as presented.
14
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 13, 1997 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES.
17 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve the May 13, 1997 City Council Regular
18 Meeting Minutes with the following changes:
q9 Page 3 Line 7: Replace "Sunday" with "Tuesday".
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20 Page 5, Line 3: After the word "retiring" add "from his full-time job".
21 Motion carried unanimously.
22 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
23 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following licenses:
24 Contractors License:
25 Scenic Sign Corporation, Sauk Rapids, MN/Great Clips
26 DKH Excavating, Inc. Shakopee, MN/demo old City Hall
27 All State Construction Service, Inc./working at 3713 Foss Road
28 Hage Construction Company, St. Louis Park, MN/working at 2905 W. Armour
29 Multiple Dwelling License:
30 3820 Macalaster Drive, Sandberg Family Partnership/46 Units
31 Equinox Apartments/Sentinenal Management Company/266 Units
32 Highcresi Manor/Wesley Robertson/69 Units
33 Garbage Haulers License:
34 Lightning Disposal Inc., St. Paul, MN (Commercial License).
35 Larry's Quality Sanitation, Ramsey, MN (Residential)
�6 Woodlake Sanitary, Inc., Circle Pines, MN (Residential)
37 Motion carried unanimously.
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May 27, 1997
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1 Motion by Faust, second by Wagner to approve the following permit:
2 Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit:
3 August 9, 1997/Family Picnic/Therese Louiselle
4 Vote on the motion: Ranallo, Faust, Enrooth and Wagner voted aye. Marks voted naye.
5 Motion carried.
6 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
7 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims:
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9 A. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of $4,307.74 for professional
10 services rendered from March 30, 1997 to April 26, 1997 in regard to 1997
11 street/watermain improvements.
12 B. 4 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director.
13 Motion carried unanimously.
14 VII. REPORTS. •
15 A. Planning Commission - May 20, 1997.
16 1. J. Kahn, Lot Area Variance.
17 Planning Commissioner George Thompson was present to report on the issues addressed at the
18 May 20, 1997 Planning Commission meeting.
19 Commissioner Thompson reported that a Public Hearing was held on May 20, 1997 to
20 consider a lot area variance request for Janice Kahn for property located at 39th Avenue and
21 Penrod Lane. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to grant the variance as long
22 as the house was built within the setback and lot coverage requirements.
23 Thompson reported the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of
24 the lot area variance of 1,800 square feet provided Ms. Kahn constructs a house that is within
25 the setback and lot coverage requirements for a residential corner lot and as it meets the
26 following criteria of a variance request:
27 1. This land cannot be put to reasonable use without granting the variance;
28 2. The hardship was not created by the landowner but is unique to the individual and this
29 lot;
30 3. This variance is within the spirit of the redevelopment of St. Anthony and economic
31 considerations are not the sole criteria.
32 4. No one appeared to speak against this request.
33 Marks asked if there were any other lots nearby that land could be obtained from to obliterate •
34 the need for this variance.
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1 Thompson stated there were not. He also reported that two neighbors of the property were
2 present at the Public Hearing. Mr. Robert Lee questioned the elevation of the lot. Mr. Scott
3 Jahner asked what the house would look like.
4 Enrooth confirmed that the proposed home would meet the 35% lot coverage requirement.
5 Ms. Janice Kahn, applicant, verified that the house would meet the requirement.
6 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the lot area variance of 1,800 square feet for
7 Janice Kahn, 39th Avenue NE and Penrod Lane, based on the findings of the Planning
8 Commission.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10
11 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
12 IX. NEW BUSINESS.
13 A: Renewal of City's Insurance Coverage.
14 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the League of Minnesota Cities insurance
15 renewal for insurance coverage for June 1, 1997 to May 31, 1998.
06 Mayor Ranallo noted this issue had been discussed and reviewed at the May 6, 1997, Council
17 Work Session.
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19 Motion carried unanimously.
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21 B. Resolution 97-032, re: Street Improvements for 33rd Avenue NE between Silver Lake
22 Road and Highcrest Road.
23 Mr. Bob Moberg, Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, presented the Feasibility Report for this
24 project. The project will consist of pavement rehabilitation and planning similar to that done
25 on 37th Avenue. An exposed aggregate crosswalk is proposed for the corner of 33rd Avenue
26 and Silver Lake Road and the intersection at 33rd Avenue and Rankin Road. Existing
27 sidewalks will be replaced with a five foot wide concrete sidewalk. The sidewalk on 33rd
28 Avenue will be extended from Skycroft Drive to Highcrest Road.
29 Mayor Ranallo asked if the exposed aggregate was more expensive.
30 Mr. Moberg stated he believed it was and that a cost study would be performed.
31 Mr. Moberg explained that in order to accommodate the sidewalk improvements on 33rd
32 Avenue NE between Rankin Road and Skycroft Drive, a masonry retaining wall and chain
�3 link fence would have to be installed. There is also an area near Highcrest Road where white
4 pines are located and a retaining wall will be necessary in this location so as not to harm the
35 trees. Mr. Moberg noted the new sidewalks in the project will be placed adjacent to the curb,
36 minimizing the disturbance to adjoining property and avoiding removal of trees.
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1 Mr. Moberg explained the current roadway is 40 feet wide. State Aid requirements for width
2 are 44 feet. The impacts of widening the roadway to current standards are extensive enough
3 that a variance request will be made to MNDOT to allow construction of proposed
4 improvements.
5 City Manager Mornson asked how long it will take to obtain a variance.
6 Mr. Moberg stated that construction is scheduled for 1998 and he believes there is sufficient
7 time to request a variance.
8 Mr. Moberg explained it will not be possible to maintain two-way traffic during this project
9 due to the narrowness of the street. Traffic will be one-way and the other direction will be
10 detoured to another State Aid road rather than a residential street. Construction_ will not be
11 allowed during the normal school year, to minimize impacts on the school.
12 Mr. Moberg explained funding for this project will come from the City's Municipal State Aid
13 (MSA) account. This account does have sufficient funds to finance the project. MNDOT
14 policy is that the City is required to finance all preliminary engineering costs and then seek
15 reimbursement from its State Aid account at the time of bid award. Similarly, the City is
16 required to finance all construction engineering costs and then seek reimbursement upon
17 preparation and submittal of the final estimate for payment. •
18 Mr. Moberg estimated the project will cost $438,000. Of that amount, approximately $73,000
19 will be engineering and administration costs.
20 Mr. Moberg explained the project schedule. A neighborhood meeting will be held in July
21 1997 to be certain the property owners understand that there will be no assessments for the
22 improvements. Advertisement of bids will occur in September 1997 and bids will open in
23 October 1997. Construction will begin in June 1998 with completion by September 1, 1998.
24 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-032, receiving Feasibility
25 Report and ordering Plans and Specifications for repair and rehabilitation of 33rd Avenue NE
26 between Silver Lake Road and Highcrest Road.
27 Motion carried unanimously.
28 Morrison noted the discussion of the regular 1998 Street Project is on the agenda for the next
29 Council Work Session. Mr. Moberg has recommended that the 1998 and 1999 Street Projects
30 be concentrated in this same area.
31 Mr. Moberg stated he has identified four blocks of street for the 1998 Street Project. These
32 would include Edward Street between 35th and 34th Avenues, Harding Street between 36th
33 and 34th Avenues and Roosevelt Street between 35th and 34th Avenues. The cost for this •
34 improvement would be comparable to the 1997 Street Project. There is more street to be
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1 repaired but there is significantly less storm sewer and less water main. In 1999 the area
2 would be finished by repairing Edward Street between 34th and 33rd Avenues.
3 There was Council direction for Mr. Moberg to work with Staff to develop a long range
4 Street Project Plan.
5 C. 1996 Audits for the City and the Housing and Redevelopment Authority-.
6 Stuart Bonniwell, City's auditor, explained the results of the City's audit. He noted all funds
7 have a positive fund balance. This reflects well of the City. Mr. Bonniwell noted the special
8 assessments were significant enough to pay all the debt services.
9 Faust asked if there were any areas where the City should be paying off debt to reduce their
10 interest expense.
11 Mr. Bonniwell and Finance Director Larson stated Springsted watches this closely and
12 refinances when the opportunity is available.
13 Mayor Ranallo suggested the Housing and Redevelopment Authority audit report be discussed
14 and noted that the 1997 HRA audit will be considered for approval by the HRA at a future
5 HRA meeting.
6 Mornson reported he had met with Jerry Gilligan and there are two law changes that the
17 Council should be aware of. Previously, the City has been transferring interest earned in tax
18 increment financing (TIF) accounts to the HRA account. This has allowed a greater
19 flexibility in the use of those funds. As of July 31, 1997, this will no longer be allowed.
20 Interest earned in TIF accounts will be required to remain in TIF accounts.
21 Morrison also reported that commercial rates are dropping. He noted CUB Foods and First
22 Bank have signed a shortfall agreement which will provide assistance in that district.
23 Mr. Bonniwell explained the results of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority audit. He
24 noted the Kenzington Economic District has a cash balance of $240,000. This was a TIF
25 district for a shopping center. None of the funds were used for rehabilitation, it was a short=
26 term district and it has been decertified. The Council directed the City Manager to work with
27 Jerry Gilligan of Dorsey & Whitney to determine the appropriate action the City should take
28 regarding the fund balance of the Kenzie Economic District.
29 Morrison reported he had discussed the possibility of transferring the funds to another district
30 with Jerry Gilligan and he has suggested the funds be paid to Hennepin County. The City
31 will then get their percentage back from Hennepin County.
2 The Council then considered the suggestions in Mr. Bonniwell's letter of April 15, 1997.
33 Faust agreed that the expense reimbursements should be reviewed before they are placed on
34 the verified claim list.
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1 There was Council consensus to form a committee of two persons to review the City
2 Manager's expense reimbursements on a monthly basis. Mayor Ranallo and Councilmember
3 Marks volunteered to perform this review: The City Manager will,review expense
4 reimbursements submitted by the Department Heads and the appropriate Department Head
5 will sign off on other City Staff.
6 Mayor Ranallo noted this action is being done to strengthen current City procedures and is not
7 to be interpreted that someone is doing something that is incorrect.
8 Mornson reported that Mr. Bonniwell did have possession of the information he had requested
9 in his letter in regard to the Community Center. In regard to documentation for Housing and
10 Redevelopment Authority projects, Mornson stated this was addressed in the Developers
11 Agreement.
12 Mr. Bonniwell explained that the State auditor requires that the City receive documentation
13 from developers receiving direct assistance from the Authority to insure that the assistance
14 was actually used for the purposes granted.
15 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the audit report for the City of St. Anthony
16 for the year ended December 31, 1996, as presented by Stuart J. Bonniwell dated April 15,
17 1997. •
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to form a Committee consisting of George Marks and
20 Clarence Ranallo to review the expense reimbursements of City Manager and City Manager to
21 review the expense reimbursements of City Staff and to require documentation from
22 developers receiving direct assistance from the Authority to insure that the assistance was
23 actually used for the purposes granted.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 Mayor Ranallo thanked Mr. Bonniwell for the work he had performed and for the suggestions
26 included in his letter of April 15, 1997.
27 D. Resolution 97-033, re: Traffic Sianals on 39th Avenue NE and Stinson Boulevard.
28 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-033, approving a contractor
29 and awarding the bid Ridgedale Electric of Long Lake, Minnesota at a cost of $58,000 for
30 traffic signals on 39th Avenue NE and Stinson Boulevard.
31 Motion carried unanimously.
32 VII. REPORTS (continued). •
33 B. Councilmembers.
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1 Faust reported he had reviewed the Tax Bill today. He noted the City can ask the County to
2 perform the Board of Review. The request must be made by December 1 and if the City asks
3 the County, they must allow the County to perform the Board of Review for three years.
4 Faust requested that the Finance Director utilize the levy impact formula and measure how
5 much ability the City has to raise the levy for the upcoming year. He asked that this
6 information be presented to the Council prior to the July meeting.
7 Enrooth reported the Village Fest Committee discussed the location of the medallion and that
8 the Public Works Department will hide the medallion. The Committee is willing to use the
9 parks for the medallion hunt. Enrooth also noted that an eighth grade boy has requested that
10 his band be able to perform at Village Fest.
11 Faust offered to arrange for a humvee to be in the parade.
12 Marks noted that plans for the visit of the Fire Brigade Band from Finland are moving ahead.
13 A final schedule should be available within a week.
14
15 Marks distributed a copy of two pages which he had downloaded from the City of Maple
6 Plain's website. He noted that a third page of the website included the names and addresses
of the Maple Plain City Council and other officials. He also noted the Maple Plain City Code
was included on the website.
19 C. Mayor.
20 Mayor Ranallo asked Councilmember Enrooth is he would be available to attend the Cable
21 Commission meeting on June 5, 1997.
22 Enrooth stated he believed he was available. If he was not, he would contact Management-
23 Assistant Moore-Sykes.
24 Mayor Ranallo reported he was still working on the Tale of Ten Cities Program on cable.
25 D. City Manager.
26 Momson referred the Council to the letter from Dorsey & Whitney dated May 19, 1997. He
27 reported the Purchase Agreement for the Tires Plus building has been signed and $1,000 has
28 been submitted to Ste. Marie Company as earnest money. The Purchase Agreement contains
29 an inspection and construction bid contingency which are in effect until the closing date.
30 These contingencies will permit the HRA to back out of the transaction if the bids are too
31 high or the Phase I update reveals unacceptable environmental conditions.
32 Morrison reported closing is scheduled for June 10 at 10:00 A.M. At that time, the HRA, Ste.
Marie Company and OPUS will enter into an easement agreement providing for access and
sanitary and storm sewer easements.
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1 1. Tollefson.
2 Mornson reported the City has closed on the Tollefson property. There are a lot of
3 Tollefson's belongings remaining in the building and Mr. Tollefson has been given
4 until Thursday to remove it. Plans are for the building to be demolished Tuesday,
5 June 3, 1997.
6 2. SAV 2 Update.
7 Mornson reported the schedule is as follows: June 3rd - bids due; June 9th - award
8 bids and call for bond sale; June 10 - close on the property; July 8 - award bond sale;
9 June 20 to October 20 - construction. Mornson reported the budget for the project is
10 $650,000; $50,000 for architect/legal, $50,000 for shelving, signs, and asbestos, and
11 $550,000 for construction. This will result in payments of $80,000 per year (the same
12 amount which would be paid if leased) and the building being paid off in 15 years.
13 3. 'Lot 4 Development.
14 Mornson reported Freedom Gas has proposed a Conoco gas station and car wash for
15 Lot 4 of the Apache Plaza development. The applicant has applied for a conditional
16 use permit for the gas station and car wash. There currently is.an asphalt curb
17 between the Tires Plus building and Lot 4. If the development occurs as planned, the
18 asphalt curb may be removed at a later date and a concrete curb installed.
19 Mornson explained the drainage from the Tires Plus building will include a catch basin •
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20 with a pipe and another catch basin directing the water to the storm water holding
21 pond. The other 50% of the water from the Tires Plus site will drain into a grid
22 chamber. The City is still negotiating responsibility of the cost of the drainage with
23 Ste. Marie Company and OPUS.
24 Mayor Ranallo stated he did not feel the City of St. Anthony needed another car wash.
25 Enrooth stated he did not feel the City of St. Anthony needed another gas station.
26 Faust stated he felt it was standard procedure to include a car wash with a gas station.
27 He noted that a market analysis had most likely been performed which indicated the
28 City could sustain another gas station/car wash/convenience store in this location.
29 Marks stated he was uncomfortable that the City was not provided with the market
30 analyses which were performed for the developers. He felt the City should be
31 informed as to the results of these studies.
32 4. June 2, 1997 - Park Information Meeting.
33 Mornson noted a memo from Director of Public Works with regard to improvements
34 to Silver Point Park. The basketball stand and ball hoops will be replaced along with
35 several maintenance corrections including installation of a childrens swing set. These •
36 costs are included in the Capital Improvement Budget. Mark Flaten, League of
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1 Minnesota Cities has indicated the childrens swing set can be installed if it meets the
2 requirements. The swing set will be installed on a trial basis.
3 Mornson reported he had met with Bob Kost today. It has been noted that the old
4 play area was 30,000 square feet and the new proposed play area is only 4,500 square
5 feet. In an attempt to increase the size of the play area, different locations are being
6 investigated. Mornson reported the area between the tennis courts and the street was
7 being considered. Mornson reported Mr. Kost is proposing small changes to the other
8 parks in the City. These improvements are limited as. there is not a lot of land to work
9 with.
10 The Council suggested other locations for the new play area could include the other
11 side of the tennis courts or the area where the ice rink is located.
12 Mornson reported the goal is to install the tennis courts and some of the playground
13 equipment this fall. He noted however, there is only $20,000 allocated in the budget
14 for this project.
15 Marks stated he would like to see benches installed around the parks for people to sit
6 and visit.
Mornson reported Staff is considering installation of picnic tables in the green area
18 next to the City Hall.
19 5. Parkview Demolition.
20 Mornson reported the asbestos crew is currently working at Parkview and everything is
21 going according to schedule. Demolition is scheduled to begin in one month.
22 6. Silver Lake Road, Overlay Project.
23 Mornson reported Hennepin County is planning to perform an overlay on Silver Lake
24 Road, south of 29th Avenue NE to south of 37th Avenue NE. This project is
25 estimated to be completed in two weeks and the Hennepin County Public Works
26 Director estimates the improvement will last for 15 years.
27 7. Vacation Dates.
28 Mornson reported he is changing his vacation dates from May 22nd and 23rd to May
29 30th and June 7th and the LMC conference of June 10th to 13th.
30 Mornson reported the motor on the hand earth packer went out the week of May 19, 1997.
31 He authorized the purchase of a new Earth Packing Machine in the amount of $1,511.
2 Mornson reported the School Board approved that the expenses of the joint election of School
Boardmembers and Councilmembers be split 50/50.
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35 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
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2 XI. ADJOURNMENT.
3 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to adjourn the meeting at 9:16 P.M.
4 Motion carried unanimously.
5 Respectfully submitted,
6 Lorri Kopischke
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