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Folder: PL MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1995
Document: PL MINUTES 06201995
I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
02 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
3 JUNE 20, 1995
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 7:00 P.M.
7 II. ROLL CALL.
8 Commissioners present: Bergstrom, Makowske, Gondorchin, Horst, Faust, Franzese, and
9 Thompson.
10 Commissioners absent: None
11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
12 III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 20, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA.
13 Chair Bergstrom asked if there were any additions or changes to the June 20, 1995 Planning
14 Commission agenda. There were none.
1* Motion by Makowske, second by Franzese, to approve the Planning Commission agenda for
17 June 20, 1995.
18 Motion carried unanimously.
19 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 9, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION WORK SESSION MINUTES.
20 Motion by Franzese, second by Makowske,to approve the Planning Commission work session
21 minutes as presented.
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23 V. APPROVAL OF MAY 16, 1995 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
24 Motion by Makowske, second by Franzese,to approve the Planning Commission minutes of
25 March 21, 1995 with the following changes:
26 Page 2, Line 18: change including to "include".
27 Page 2, Line 30: change inefficient to "insufficient".
28 Page 3, Line 16: change A to "eight", and MacAlster to "Macalaster".
29 Page 6, Line 17: change east to "west".
Page 7, Line 28: change Attorney to "Attorney's" and add letter.
31 Page 10, Line 7: change received to "receive".
32 Page 14, Line 23: change Grummier to "Grundmeyer".
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1 Page 14, Line 29: change Chuck to "Chet".
2 Page 16, Line 21: add", due to the fact that lot coverage has not been an issue in the past,
3 Commissioner Gondorchin expressed concern that this would lead to other issues regarding
4 sheds and other structures."
5 Page 18, Line 21: add after the "Tax Increment project" and before list.
6 Motion carried unanimously.
7 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS. None.
8 VII. MISCELLANEOUS.-
9 A. Concept Review of City Hall/Community Center.
10 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes indicated the City has received the latest building
I I plans for the City Hall/Community Center from the architects. They were presented to the City
12 Council by Jim O'Brien and Liz Herrmann at the June 6, 1995 work session. She indicated the
13 City Council has referred these plans to the Planning Commission for a concept review.
Moore-Sykes welcomed any comments from the Commission. She noted this is merely
15 informational.
16 Commissioner Makowske, referring to the memorandum from the City Manager, inquired as to
17 number 19. Moore-Sykes indicated this would be a room to hold the fileserver for the computer.
18 This will be located next to the Finance Director's office.
19 Commissioner Makowske inquired as to number 38, what is ECFE. Moore-Sykes indicated this
20 is a School District program called Early Childhood Family Education.
21 Commissioner Franzese questioned where the Fire Department access would be.- Moore-Sykes
22 indicated the access would be the same as the Police Department. Commissioner Makowske
23 commented this location would be nice, away from the children.
24 Commissioner Gondorchin inquired if the Fire Department was in the original plan. Moore-
25 Sykes indicated no, the plan was sketched in for the City Council to review. The area may either
26 be additional parking or a grassy area until the expansion is actually completed in the future.
27 Commissioner Franzese indicated she was pleased to see storage for orchestra equipment.
28 Commissioner Franzese inquired as to the comparison of proposed parking and current parking.
Moore-Sykes indicated the parking space available in the proposed plan would nearly triple that
Wo of the current parking.
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1 Chair Bergstrom inquired if the expansion would spill over into the park property. Moore-Sykes
2 indicated it would not.
3 Commissioner Horst inquired as to the location of the lockup in the facility for prisoners.
4 Moore-Sykes indicated number 62 could be the location for detention, but was unsure where the
5 police intended to have their detention room.
6 Chair Bergstrom inquired if the Council Chambers will have audio/visual facilities. Moore-
7 Sykes indicated the goal is to have all updated materials, such as monitors, etc.
8 Commissioner Faust indicated Anoka County has available graphics, etc. in their computer
9 system that can be downloaded into the cable system.
10 Commissioner Makowske inquired as to the room next to the Council Chambers. Moore-Sykes
11 indicated the dotted line denotes a collapsible wall, so the room may be expanded to
12 accommodate a larger crowd.
13 Commissioner Faust inquired if a guideline, similar to the federal office guideline, had been
followed to achieve the square footage for each office. Moore-Sykes indicated each department
provided information to the architect regarding the space needed.
16 Commissioner Faust expressed concern for space. He wanted the new facility to be able to serve
17 the community for a long period of time. Moore-Sykes indicated some offices will increase in
18 size and reiterated each department has had an opportunity to meet with the architect to voice any
19 concerns regarding department needs for space.
20 Chair Bergstrom inquired as to funding. Moore-Sykes indicated there is Tax Increment
21 Financing available for the Community Center, but Tax Increment Financing can not be used on
22 the City Hall portion of the project. She noted the City has $1.1 million set aside for this project.
23 Commissioner Makowske inquired if there is a group that leases the Community Center portion.
24 Moore-Sykes indicated she is unsure of the specific financial agreement. She noted the School
25 District will have a leasing arrangement with the City.
26 Commissioner Faust inquired about janitorial services, currently the School District provides the
27 janitor. Moore-Sykes indicated it was here understanding that the City will provide maintenance
28 in the new facility.
29 Commissioner Franzese inquired as to where the drop off for children would be. Moore-Sykes
30 noted the exit doors to the west will be emergency doors and the entrance in front will be the
access.
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1 Commissioner Franzese questioned maneuvering in the parking lot and at the entrance.
2 Commissioner Faust indicated this would be a safety issue.
3 Chair Bergstrom indicated perhaps there could be one-way traffic. Commissioner Franzese
4 indicated in addition to handicap parking there could be a few spaces noted for 10 minute
5 parking for parents dropping off their children.
6 Commissioner Makowske inquired if the address will stay the same. Moore-Sykes indicated she
7 suspected the address would stay the same.
8 Chair Bergstrom inquired if the signage had been decided yet. Moore-Sykes indicated not at this
9 time.
10 B. Tax Increment Financing Amendment Review.
11 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes indicated this information is for Planning Commission
12 comments. She indicated the planning agency of a municipality is to receive a plan for
13 redevelopment of an area for consideration. Once the planning agency has reviewed the.
14 redevelopment plan, an opinion shall be submitted to the municipality in writing.
15 Chair Bergstrom inquired about the $4,610,000 funds available. Moore-Sykes indicated some of
16 the funds are already in the bank and some are coming in as taxes are collected.
17 Chair Bergstrom inquired as to LGA loss. Moore-Sykes indicated this is in reference to local
18 loss. She noted there will be no loss, this is set up to safeguard misappropriation of funds.
19 Chair Bergstrom.inquired if there will be new Tax Increment Financing districts. Moore-Sykes
20 indicated these are TIF redevelopment projects, not districts.
21 Commissioner Franzese inquired if the School District or County have responded. Moore-Sykes
22 indicated not to her knowledge, but Ramsey County inquired about the American Monarch
23 project.
24 Commissioner Faust inquired if the list is a prioritized list. Moore-Sykes indicated no, it is just a
25 listing of projects.
26 Moore-Sykes, in response to Chair Bergstrom, indicated American Monarch is not a TIF district,
27 but is adjacent to a TIF district. She noted monies can be used from the adjacent TIF districts for
28 the redevelopment of this project,but the owners would have to submit a written request to the
�9 City's HRA.
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1 C, Lot Coverage-Survey FYI.
2 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes indicated she had provided a survey of 15 cities and
3 presented this to the City Council per their request. The City Council requested this information
4 be provided to the Planning Commission.
5 Commissioner Franzese expressed concern that the cities in the survey do not have the same
6 water/drainage issues as St. Anthony.
7 Commissioner Gondorchin indicated he concurred, he believed the comparison was not relevant.
8 Commissioner Faust noted in Little Canada, although it is in reference to setback requirements
9 and not specific to lof-coverage, the numbers still represent 32% lot coverage.
10 Commissioner Horst, who attended the Council meeting, indicated the Council felt they needed
11 to address the Schroeder issue.
12 Commissioner Gondorchin indicated a variance could be given in regards to handicap
403 exceptions. Commissioner Franzese indicated it would be difficult, because variances would go
4 with the property not the property owner.
15 Chair Bergstrom inquired as to the City Council's decision. Commissioner Horst indicated the
16 Council thanked the Planning Commission for their comments, but intended to change the lot
17 coverage to 35%. He believed the first and second readings have been held.
18 D. Staff Report regarding trees on Stop 'N Go property.
19 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes indicated she had received a call from the Mayor
20 requesting that the Planning Commission review the issue of the trees on the east side of the Stop
21 'N Go gas station on 2400 37th Avenue NE.
22 Moore-Sykes noted Mr. David Olson is asking the City to advise on what they want him to do
23 with the trees. He would keep the trees as they do provide screening to the adjacent residential
24 property and are beneficial in a number of ways to the area and repair the fence. He will build
25 - the fence and take down the trees, if that is what the City wants.
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27 Moore-Sykes indicated after further review, it was realized the new fence could be built up to the
28 property line. This would allow Mr. Olson to build a new fence with the ability of keeping the
29 trees only if he does not encroach on the neighboring property..
Commissioner Faust inquired if the trees are on Mr. Olson's property. Moore-Sykes indicated it
1 was her understanding that the trees are on the Olson property.
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1 Commissioner Gondorchin noted if the trees are on the property of Stop 'N Go, there is no issue,
2 the fence can be located on the property line.
3 Motion by Horst, second by Thompson,to recommend Council approve construction of the 6
4 foot fence on the property line of 2400-37th Avenue Northeast. The removal of mature trees is
5 subject to the location of the property line.
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7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 E. Comprehensive Plan Amendment Review
9 Chair Bergstrom provided the Commission with a copy of the Columbia Heights Comprehensive
10 Plan Amendment for their review.
11 Discussion was held regarding the various issues the Commissioners wish to address in the
12 Comprehensive Plan for St. Anthony.
13 Chair Bergstrom suggested a table of contents should be established first. He noted some items
14 he would like to see in the Table of Contents would be demographics and housing stock.
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15 Commissioner Franzese indicated she would like issues addressed so the City would not
16 deteriorate, such as issues regarding nuisances.
17 Commissioner Makowske indicated he would like to review other communities and the table of
18 contents from their Comprehensive Plans.
19 Commissioner Gondorchin indicated he would like to see the financial health of the City
20 reviewed.
21 Commissioner Faust suggested if the Commissioners could review table of contents from other
22 communities, the Commissioners would be able to get ideas for their own table of contents.
23 Discussion continued regarding various communities similar to St. Anthony.
24 Chair Bergstrom indicated Kim Moore-Sykes would obtain two complete Comprehensive Plans
25 and seven table of contents from area communities.
26 Chair Bergstrom indicated he would speak with someone from the Met Council regarding
27 attending a Planning Commission meeting and giving a brief presentation.
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.1 . F. Letter from Jack Dietsch regarding the Bowling Alley.
2 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes indicated after review, it was discovered the bowling
3 alley sits on the property line. Mr. Dietsch decided this situation is unworkable.
4 VIII. MISCELLANEOUS .
5 Commissioner Franzese inquired as to bids for redevelopment of Apache. Commissioner Horst
6 indicated at the Chamber meeting it was considered that Cub was still interested. .
7 Chair Bergstrom directed Moore-Sykes to notify the Council there will be no Planning
8 Commission representative at the next meeting, due to the fact there was no business to report.
9 IX. ADJOURNMENT.
10 Motion by Horst, second by Franzese to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
-11 Motion carried unanimously.
12 Respectfully submitted,
13 Ruth McLaurin
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