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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
DECEMBER 19, 1989
7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. Call to Order.
II. Roll Call.
III. Approval of November 21, 1989 Planning
Commission Minutes.
IV. Designate Commission Representative to the
Council Meeting on January 9, 1990.
• V. Public Hearings.
A. 7: 35 P.M. - Craig Belisle for Video Update,
2510 Kenzie Terrace; sign variance request.
B. 8:00 P.M. - Nedegaard Construction Company
for Evergreen Townhomes, 3414 and 3416
Silver Lane; setback variance request.
VI. Unfinished Business.
A. Continuation of the sign variance request
from LaNel Financial for the Autumn Woods
Apartments located at approximately 2600
Kenzie Terrace.
VII . Miscellaneous.
VIII. Adjournment.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTH014Y
2
3 PLANNING COMMISSION 14FETITJG MINUTES
4 NOVEMBER 21 , 1989
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6
7 CALL TO ORDER
8
9 The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Madden at
10 7 : 33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the
11 Commission Chair . Chairperson Madden announced that
12 Steve London has resigned the office of Planning
13 Commissioner , effective immediately.
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16 ROLL CALL
17
18 Present : Brownell , Franzese , Hansen , Madden , Wagner. ,
19 Werenicz
20 Also Present : Thomas Burt , City Manager
21 Susan VanderHeyden , Assistant to the
22 City Manager
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24
25 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
26
27 Motion by Hansen, seconded by Wagner, to approve the
28 October 3 , 1989 Planning Commission meeting minutes as
29 presented and with the following corrections :
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31 Page 2, Line 8 : Change "cases" to "case . "
32 Page 5 , Line 16 : Change "9. 75" to "20 change " (1 . 5 x
33 6 . 5) " to " (2 . 5 x 8 sign) . "
34 Page 7 , Line 43 : Change "reluctanat" to "reluctant . "
35 Page 3 , Line 42 : Change "enclosed" to "enclose . "
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37 Motion carried unanimously.
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40 DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO NOVEMBER 28th
41 COUNCIL MEETING
42
43 Commissioner Brownell was selected and agreed to
44 represent the Planning Commission at the next scheduled
45 City Council meeting.
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48 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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50 ROSIE' S RESTAURANT; 2905 REIJZIE TERRACE; SIGN VARIANCE
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1 REQUEST
2
3 The Chair read the official notice of the public hearing
4 which had been duly published in the November 8 , 1989
5 issue of the St . Anthony Bulletin . No one failed to
6 receive or stated an objection to the contents of the
7 notice . The public hearing was set to consider a
8 variance request from Stan Carlson, operator of Rosie ' s
9 Restaurant, 2905 Kenzie Terrace , to be allowed to place
10 a second sign (measuring 2 . 5 ' x 12 ' ; 30 square feet) on
11 the east side of the building.
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13 Staff Report
14
15 Assistant VanderHeyden explained to the Commission that
16 the measurement of 48 square feet provided in the notice
17 of public hearing is incorrect, but that the measurement
18 of 30 square .feet provided in the memo to the Commission
19 is correct . She then advised the Commission that
20 Rosie ' s Restaurant plans to install two identical
21 permanent signs , one on the south side of the
22 restaurant , and one on the east which will address
23 traffic on St . Anthony Boulevard and Kenzie Terrace.
24 She noted that the total square footage of the two signs
25 is well within the total signage square footage
26 allotment of 110 square feet .
27
28 The public hearing was opened at 7 : 40 p.m. by Chair
29 Madden, who invited the petitioner to present his case .
30
31 Michael McKee , McKee Sign Service, informed the
32 Commission that a permit had been secured for a sign on
33 the front of the building, and offered to answer any
34 questions from the Commission regarding the variance for
35 the east sign.
36
37 Commissioner Brownell asked Mr . McKee to describe the
38 location of the sign. Mr. McKee stated that the sign
39 will be placed on the mansard and will not extend above
40 the roof line.
41
42 Stan Carlson, operator of Rosie ' s Restaurant , explained
43 to the Commission that the angled position of the
44 restaurant on the lot necessitates a second sign which
45 would face traffic approaching the restaurant from
46 Silver Lake Road.
47
48 Commissioner Franzese complimented Mr . Carlson on the
49 tastefulness of the signage . •
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1 Commissioner Werenicz asked Mr . Carlson to provide the-
2 Commission with some background information about the
3 restaurant. Mr . Carlson replied that he and his partner
4 have been in the restaurant business for 15 years , and
5 that the owners of Rosie ' s pride themselves on providing
6 home-cooked meals with fresh rather than frozen
7 ingredients . He also noted that the owners are
8 contemplating extending their hours to 8 : 00 p.m. on
9 Saturdays .
10
11 Commissioner Brownell asked whether the signs would be
12 illuminated during hours the restaurant is closed, and
13 Mr. Carlson and Mr. McKee agreed that they would not .
14
15 The public hearing was closed at 7 : 46 p.m.
16
17 The Commission concurred that the location of Rosie ' s
18 Restaurant warrants a second sign, and was satisfied
19 with the proposed appearance of the sign . Commissioner
20 Franzese pointed out that the Rosie ' s Restaurant request
21 is- a prime example of a situation (two storefronts) in
22 which a variance should automatically be allowed, and
• 23 that the sign ordinance might accordingly be amended.
24
25 Motion by Franzese , seconded by Wagner, to recommend
26 that the City Council grant a variance to Rosie ' s
27 Restaurant, 2905 Kenzie Terrace , for a second sign on
28 the east side of the building, measuring 2 . 5 ' x 12 ' , 30
29 square feet; finding that the property fronts on two
30. thoroughfares ; and finding that the conditions for the
31 variance were satisfactorily met and that no one spoke
32 against the request; that all prior sign variances on
33 the property be cancelled; that the variance expire in
34 90 days; and that the variance not be transferable to
35 new owners of the property.
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37 Motion carried unanimously.
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40 LaNEL FINANCIAL (AUTUMN WOODS APARTMENTS) ; 2600 KENZIE
41 TERRACE; SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST
42
43 The Chair read the official notice of the public
44 hearing, which had been duly published in the November
45 8th issue of the St . Anthony Bulletin . No one failed to
46 receive or stated an objection to the contents of the
47 notice. The public hearing was set to consider a sign
48 variance request for an increase in the size allowed for
49 directional signs ; two proposed signs to be 6 ' x 3 . 5 '
_.` 50 for 21 square feet, plus 1,-3/4 square feet for the top
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1 circular logo portion, for a total of 22-3/4 square
2 feet .
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4 Staff Report
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6 Assistant VandeYHeyden explained to the Commission that
7 the measurements in the memo to the Commission are
8 correct while incorrect measurements were inadvertently
9 published in the public notice . She stated that City
10 Hall had received a call from an unidentified resident
11 across the street from Autumn Woods who objected to the
12 proposed signage as being too large . She also informed
13 the Commission that the sign ordinance does not address
14 the number of directional signs , only their size .
15 Commissioners Hansen and Wagner noted that the temporary
16 Autumn Woods signage is falling into disrepair .
17
18 The Chair opened the public hearing at 8 : 00 p.m. ,
19 inviting Paul Brewer of LaNel Financial Group, Inc . to
20 present his plan to the Commission.
21
22 Mr . Brewer informed the Commission that Autumn Woods
23 will have one monument sign located at the main entrance
24 to the complex. He stated that the center building in
25 which the rental office is located has one main entrance
26 underneath a canopy, but that the other two buildings
27 have numerous entryways , necessitating additional
28 direction not only for visitors to the complex but for
29 police and fire service . He explained that Autumn Woods
30 felt that bigger signs rather than more signs would
31 direct people to their destinations more efficiently,
32 and that the most practical locations were chosen for
33 those directional signs . He apologized for the
34 appearance of the temporary signage, and noted that the
35 directional signs will be routed rather than painted and
36 are designed to fit attractively into the landscape .
37
38 Commissioner Wagner asked whether both the signs would
39 direct visitors to the rental office, and Mr. Brewer
40 replied that they would , although the only access to the
41 rental office would be from the semaphore area .
42
43 Commissioner Hansen asked whether the directional signs
44 would be two-sided . Mr. Brewer responded that the signs
45 would be one-sided, and that traffic approaching from
46 the north on Kenzie Terrace would be directed to the
47 driveway by the monument sign and to the rental office
48 and units once they turned in the driveway.
49 •50 Commissioner Wagner asked what the size of the monument
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1 sign would be , but Mr . Brewer was unsure . Chair Madden
2 asked whether a permit had been taken out for the
3 monument sign , but Mr. Brewer was unsure . Assistant
4 VanderHeyden told the Commission that Public workss
5 Director Larry Hamer was handling the monument sign
6 issue , and had informed her that the proposed monument
7 sign met the requirements of the sign ordinance .
8 Commissioner Wagner asked that the Commission be
9 informed of the size of the monument sign .
10
11 Commissioner Werenicz disputed Mr . Brewer ' s claim that
12 directional signs would aid police and fire service if
13 the directional sign is not visible from the north,
14 stating that most police and fire response originates
15 from the north .
16
17 Commissioner Wagner pointed out that one of the
18 conditions of granting a certificate of occupancy
19 variance for Autumn Woods was that an emergency entrance
20 would be provided from the shopping center parking lot
21 to the Autumn Woods Complex., which has not yet been
22 accomplished although one of the buildings is occupied .
• 23 Commissioner Wagner also suggested that the ideal
24 location for a directional sign would be at that
25 emergency entrance once it is built . Mr . Brewer stated
26 that at present a walkway easement exists , and that the
27 existing wall was constructed at a time when the
28 adjacent property owner would not agree to allow Autumn
29 Woods to build the ramp they had planned . He stated his
30 belief that provision has been made instead for a ramp
31 towards the far end of the wall . He agreed to check on
32 the status of that project, stating that Autumn Woods
33 fully intends to meet the City ' s requirements .
34
35 Commissioner Wagner asked Mr . Brewer to describe the
36 proposed directional signs in more detail . Mr. Brewer
37 stated that each sign would carry only the addresses of
38 the units accessed from that point , along with
39 directions to the rental center .
40
41 The public hearing was closed at 8 : 16 p.m.
42
43 Motion by Hansen, seconded by Brown, to table .
44
.45 Commissioner Hansen proposed that the issue be tabled
46 until more information could be provided concerning the
47 size of the monument sign and a more exact description
48 of the proposed directional signs .
49
50 Commissioner Franzese expressed her disagreement, citing
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1 as an example the difficulty of finding addresses in the
2 Windsor Green complex. She stated that the directional.
3 signs should be as large as proposed in order for people
4 to be able to safely spot and read the signs with ease
5 while driving. She further stated that it is a
6 convenience for Autumn Woods residents if visitors to
7 the complex, delivery people, et cetera, can easily
^o locate their unit . She added that it would be to the
9 community' s advantage for prospective Autumn Woods
10 residents to be able to locate the rental office and the
11 units with ease , thereby increasing the occupancy of the
12 complex at a faster rate .
13
14 Commissioners Wagner and Werenicz expressed their
15 agreement. with Commissioner Franzese ' s statements , but
16 reiterated the need for more detailed information on the
17 exact descriptions of each of the three signs .
18
19 Commissioner Brownell stated that, although he did not
20 feel the need for additional information about the
21 monument sign because it is not a variance issue , he
22 would favor tabling the issue because the entire sign
23 package as presented did not appear to meet the needs of �
24 the complex and because he felt the signs could be made
25 smaller .
26
27 Commissioner Franzese stated that she was against
28 tabling the motion because it would be to the
29 community ' s advantage to replace the temporary signage
30 with attractive permanent signs as soon as practical .
31 Commissioner Hansen pointed out that no matter how large
32 a sign is , people can read only a limited number of unit
33 numbers as they are driving past the sign .
34
35 Chair Madden expressed the view that the directional
36 signs might be partly advertising in nature, and that
37 strictly directional signs could be much smaller than
38 proposed.
39
40 Aye : Brownell , Hansen, Wagner, Werenicz
41 Nay: Franzese , Madden
42
43 Motion passed.
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4 MISCELLANEOUS
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6 Commissioner Wagner raised the issue of the St. Anthony
7 Self-Storage signage, and Assistant VanderHeyden replied
8 that Public Works Director Larry Hamer is monitoring the
9 situation.
10
11 Commissioner Werenicz inquired as to the status of the
12 Clark ' s Submarine Sandwich restaurant, and Assistant
13 VanderHeyden replied that they had decided not to lease
14 space in the St . Anthony Shopping Center because the
15 extended hours are necessary.
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18 Assistant VanderHeyden then informed the Commissioners
19 up for reappointment that the deadline for application
20 is December 12 , 1989 . She stated that no applications
21 had yet been received for the open Commission position .
22 Commissioner Franzese suggested that a letter be sent to
• 23 former Commissioner London thanking him for his service
24 on the Planning Commission .
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27 ADJOURNMENT
28
29 Motion by Hansen , seconded by Brownell , to adjourn the
30 Planning Commission meeting at 8 : 35 p.m.
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32 Motion carried unanimously.
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35 Respectfully submitted,
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39 Doris Hoskin
40 Commission Secretary
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DATE : APPROVAL =
December 14 , 1989
TO : Planning Commission Members
FROM :
Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST FROM VIDEO UPDATE, 2510 KENZIE
TERRACE
Mr. Craig Belisle, owner of Video Update, 2510 Kenzie Terrace, is
requesting a sign variance to be allowed to place a second sign on the
front of the Video Update store.
The proposed sign is 3 feet by 16.5 feet for a total of 49.5 square
feet. The sign will be placed on the mansard part of the roof and neon
encased.
This sign will replace a 24 square foot sign on the front of the store
and will be in addition to a 64 square foot sign on the west side of the
building. The Video Update store is allowed up to 124 square feet of
signage; both signs would equal 113.5 square feet which is within the
square footage allowed.
In reviewing our files, it was found that Video . Update had not
petitioned for a sign variance for the original second sign (on the west
side of the building) when it was installed in approximately 1985.
Therefore, a variance must be sought at this time for Video Update to
be able to have 2 signs and be in conformance with the City ordinance.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR SIGN VARIANCE
Applicant: a,z >��1'S le Phone: r ( /
Address• 2So �(�(2Z1.e I e-rno e_ M12f 5 i MA-- SS-4(8
Status of applican caner buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) :
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance: 5-g . 45 Q6aV4
Zoning district in which property is located: C(yrv7nzerCfa.P
Request:
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 injurious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
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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 is 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.
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Video Update Store #11 St . Anthony , Minnesota 612-788-3979
St . Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
St . Anthony , MN 55418
City of St . Anthony :
As a representative of Video Update #11 in St . Anthony , I am
applying fora sign variance , which I have been informed , is
required to fulfill a replacement of an old sign with a lit
sign to be installed in a different spot on our building .
It has been determined that this new signage will provide us with
much needed exposure that has been lacking on the front of the
store . This change will help us . remain competitive in the video
rental business .
The existing sign consists of 2- square feet and will be replaced
by one that is 4q•:5 square feet . The location will be moved from
the front wall to the roof-like structure above the sidewalk .
The replacement sign is being purchased from another video store
that went out of business , and consists of individual letters
that are lit by neon tubing . We will be installing the letters on
the building and then bringing in an electrician to connect the
power lines .
Craig M. Belisle
President , Video Update #11
Video Update #11
2510 Kenzie Terrace
St . - Anthony , MN 55418
788-3979
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
VARIANCE REQUEST
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, December
19, 1989 at 7: 35 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall ,
3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner of the building) for
the purpose:
Consideration of a request from Craig Belisle (Video Update) ,
2510 Kenzie Terrace, for a second sign totalling 49.5 square
feet to be placed . on the front of the store on the mansard
part of the roof. The second sign would be in addition to a
64 square foot sign on the west side of the building.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter will
be heard at said time and place. Questions regarding this matter
may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881.
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
December 6, 1989
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DECEMBER 14 , 1989
To : planning Commission Members
FROM : Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
I TEM : SETBACK VARIANCE FROM NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION FOR
EVERGREEN TOWNHOMES
Nedegaard Construction Company Incorporated has requested an eight foot
variance to the front yard setback requirement of the City Zoning
Ordinance.
The variance would allow 2 units of the Evergreen Townhomes development,
Lots 2 and 3, Block 1 or 3414 and 3416 Silver Lane, to have a 22 foot
front yard setback instead of the required 30 foot setback
Nedegaard architects discovered after the footings were in place that-
the footings did not meet the 30 foot setback requirement. Nedegaard
immediately notified the City of the mistake, which in turn resulted in
the variance request here.
The setback variance would not have an adverse impact upon the land
area.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant: kDE66ARD drrsr. L?3 %t4c, Phone:
Address: q_ /�Z AkIRT14bAL E R c-A- (le,nN ios
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : Ow N P-
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
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Zoning district in which property is located:
Request: LSA R i A N 9
Pursuant to Section 15, Subd. 5, of the City of St. Anthony Zoning
Ordinance, a variance shall not be granted for any use not permitted in
the zone in which a particular parcel lies.
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 butnot applicable to other property in the vicinity or zoning
district. 1
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.
Signature of applicant -
NEDEGAAKD C0TN5TK(1CTI0N CO., INC.
1814 NORTHDALE BLVD. COON RAPIDS,MN. 55433 (612) 757-2926
November 28, 1989
To Whom It May Concern:
We were unaware that there were additional setback requirements
on the lot lines in the Evergreen Townhomes development. We
were under the impression that the lots lines .met all setback
requirements and that .the individual units could not exceed the
lot lines. -We have now been advised that the units to be
located on Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, Evergreen Townhomes, do not
meet the City's setback requirements. We, therefore, request an
eight foot front yard variance from 30 feet to 22 feet on these
two lots.
In support .of our request, we would like to point out that the
units to be located on Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 will. all be one-story
townhouses with the grade not exceeding street level, and there
is a retaining wall that should effectively eliminate any
adverse impact on neighboring property. In addition, we do not
anticipate that we will encounter any similar problems on the
remaining lots in the project.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
NEDEGAARD CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC.
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Gill V. Gruber
Treasurer
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CUSTOM HOMES REMODELING . LIGHT COMMERCIAL rC :
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
VARIANCE REQUEST
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, December
19, 1989 at 8 :00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall,
3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast corner of the building) for
the purpose:
Consideration of a request from Nedegaard Construction, Inc.
for an eight foot front yard setback variance from 30 feet
to 22 feet on Lots 2 and 3 , Block 1 of the Evergreen Townhomes
project located at 3414 and 3416 Silver Lane.
Anyone wishing to be heard with reference to the above matter will
be heard at said time and place. Questions regarding this matter
may be referred to the City Manager, 789-8881 .
Thomas D. Burt
City Manager
Publish: St. Anthony Bulletin
December 6, 1989
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TO - Planning Commission Members
]FROM: Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
2 TEM : SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST FROM LANEL FINANCIAL FOR
AUTUMN WOODS APARTMENTS
LaNel Financial Group, Inc. is requesting a sign variance for an
increase in the size allowed for directional signs at the Autumn Woods
Apartments, 2600 Kenzie Terrace.
LaNel Financial has revised the original request substantially. Four
directional signs are requested, three of which are 5 feet by 3 feet (15
square feet) and one of which is 3 feet by 1. 73 feet (5.19 square feet) .
As shown in the attached booklets after Tab #1, the locations of the
signs have been numbered to correlate with the attached letter from
LaNel and the numbers on the diagrams.
Sign #1 -- Tab 2
Sign #2 -- Tab 3
Sign #3 -- Tab 4
Sign #4 -- Tab 5
Monument sign -- Tab 6
A sign strictly designating the rental center (sign #3 ) was added to the
package. However, sign #4 , located at an entrance to and designating
addresses at Building B and C was inadvertently .omitted.
The sizes of the signs have been decreased; three signs at 15 square
feet and one sign at 5.19 square feet for a total of 50:19 square feet.
(Previous proposal had requested two signs for a total of 68.25 square
feet. ) The City Sign Ordinance allows for directional- signs of 5 square
feet each.
A possible way to decrease the total signage would be .to incorporate
signs 2 and 3, directions to Buildings A and B and the rental center.
In addition, LaNel has requested permission for the use of 3 banners
stating "Now Renting. " A recommendation should be made on this issue.
Finally, the temporary sign located at 2905 Kenzie Terrace must be
removed by May 1, 1990. The Commission may wish to recommend that all
temporary signage (not inclusive of the "Now Renting" banners) be
removed at that time.
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PETITION FOR SIGN VARIANC
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Applicant: �� /V-e_ / Phone: 2 d y0
Address• ""� k-e 17 Ai_
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) :
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance• (,/ 0'6' If-.e n z j ,-
Zoning district in which property is located: �I
Request 1-Q t g -e- r �� r S / n S �7L
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 injurious to other pro ert in the neighborhood or ,village.
2) A particular hardship to the applicant would result if the strict
letter of the egulat}�ons are adhered to. _Z�
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3) The conditions upon which the applications for a variance is 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.
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Signature of applicant:
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LaNel
LN Financial Group, Inc.
4601 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 651
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(612) 920-0400
December 11 , 1989
Mr . Tom Burt
City Manager
City of St . Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St . Anthony , MN 55418
Re : Autumn Woods Signage
Dear Mr . Burt :
Enclosed herewith please find information concerning our request
for variance for permanent directional signs at Autumn Woods
Apartments .
We are asking that a directional sign be allowed at our southerly
entrance off of Kenzie Terrace, which sign would be 5 feet by 3
feet mounted on the ground with a 12 inch skirt showing the
direction into our C Building for addresses 2552, 2560 and 2568,
in addition to a directional to our rental center at 2600 Kenzie
Terrace .
The second directional sign would be located south of the
entryway into the A Building parking lot that would direct
traffic to the rental center , the A Building and the individual
addresses of the B Building starting with 2572 through 2612 .
This sign Would be 5 feet by 3 feet mounted on the ground with a
12 inch skirt.
The third directional sign would be located in front of the
canopy of the B Building indicating rental center , 2600 Kenzie
Terrace, which sign will be 5 feet by 3 feet mounted on the
ground with a 12 inch skirt .
The fourth directional sign will be located at the end of the
parking lot between the B and C Buildings indicating addresses
2572 and 2576. This sign will be 36 inches by 20 3/4 inches
mounted on the ground with a 8 inch skirt around the base .
The first directional sign will be landscaped with flowers and
small shrubs with the ground built up to get the sign off the
curb line level . Each of the other signs will be landscaped with
flowers and shrubs to draw attention to the signs.
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I have also enclosed drawings of our monument sign and will have
pictures available of the monument sign as it is currently
constructed as well as pictures of the type of sign that we are
talking about for the directional signs .
Very truly yours ,
LANEL FINANCIAL GROUP, INC .
Paul G. Brewer
President
PGB:mf
Enclosure
3
1 Commissioner Werenicz asked Mr . Carl"son to provide the
2 Commission with some background information about the
3 restaurant . I-fr . Carlson replied that he and his partner
4 have been in the restaurant business for 15 years", and
5 that the owners of Rosie ' s pride themselves on providing
o home-cooked meals with fresh -rather than frozen
7 ingredients . He also noted that the owners are
8 contemplating extending their hours to 8 : 00 p.m. on
9 Saturdays .
10
11 Commissioner Brownell asked whether the signs would be
12 illuminated during hours the restaurant is closed: and
13 Mr. Carlson and Mr. McKee agreed that they would not .
14
15 The public hearing was closed at 7 : 46 p.m.
16
17 The Commission concurred that the location of Rosie ' s
13 Restaurant warrants a second sign, and was satisfied
19 with the proposed appearance of the sign . Commissioner
20 Franzese pointed out that the Rosie ' s Restaurant request
21 is a prime example of a situation (two storefronts) in
22 which a variance should automatically be allowed; and
23 that the sign ordinance :night accordingly be amended .
24
25 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Wagner, to recommend
26 that the City Council grant a variance to Rosie ' s
27 Restaurant , 2905 Kenzie Terrace , for a second sign on
28 the east side of the building, measuring 2 . 5 ' x 12 ' , 30
29 square feet; finding that the property fronts on two
30 thoroughfares ; and finding that the conditions for the
31 variance were satisfactorily net and that no one spoke
32 against the request ; that all prior sign variances on
33 the property be cancelled; that the variance expire in
34 90 days; and that the variance not be transferable to
35 new owners of the property. ,
36
37 Motion carried unanimously.
38
39
40 LaNEL FINANCIAL (AUTUMN WOODS APARTMENTS) ; 2600 KENZIF
41 TERRACE; SIGN VARIAidCE REQUEST
42
43 The Chair read the official notice of the public
44 hearing, -which had been duly published in the November
45 8th issue of the St . Anthony Bulletin . No one failed to
46 receive or stated an objection to the contents of the
47 notice. The public hearing was set to consider a sign
48 variance request for an increase in the size allowed for
49 directional signs ; two proposed signs to be 6 ' x 3 . 5 '
50 for 21 square feet, , plus 1-3/4 square feet for the top
4
1 circular logo portion, for a total of 22-3/4 square
2 feet .
3
4 Staff ?Report.
5
6 Assistant VanderHeyden explained to the Commission that
7 the measurements in the memo to the Commission are
8 correct while incorrect measurements were inadvertently
9 published in the public notice . She stated that City
10 Hall had received a call from an unidentified resident
11 across the street from Autumn Woods who obiected to the
12 proposed signage as being too large . She also informed
13 the Commission that the sign ordinance does not address
14 the nu-.ber of directional signs , only their size .
15 Commissioners Hansen and Wagner noted that the temporary
10 Autumn --loods signage is falling into disrepair.
17
18 The Chair opened the public hearing at 8 : 00 p.m. ,
19 inviting Paul Brewer of LaNel Financial Group, Inc . to
20 present his plan to the Com)nission .
21
22 Mr . Brewer informed the Commission that Autumn Woods
23 will have one monument sign located at the main entrance
24 to .the complex. He stated that the center building in
25 which the rental office is located has one main entrance
26 undern=ath a canopy, but that the other two buildings
27 have numerous entryways , necessitating additional
28 direction not only for visitors to the complex but for
29 police and fire service . He explained that Autumn Woods
30 felt t=eat bigger signs rather than more signs would
31 direct people to their destinations more efficiently,
32 and that the most practical locations were chosen for
33 those directional signs . He apologized for the
34 appearance of the temporary signage, and noted that the
35 directional signs will be routed rather than painted and
36 are designed to fit attractively into the landscape .
37
38 Commissioner Wagner asked whether both the signs would
39 direct visitors to the rental office, and Mr. Brewer
40 replied that they would, although the only access to the
41 rental office would be from the semaphore area .
42
43 Commissioner Hansen asked whether the directional. signs
44 would be 'two-sided.-• Mr . Brewer responded that the signs
45 would be one-sided, and that traffic approaching from
46 the north on Kenzie Terrace would be directed to the
47 driveway by the monument sign and to the rental office
48 and units once they turned in the driveway.
49
50 Commissioner Wagner asked what the size of the monument
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1 sign would be , but Mr . Brewer wRs unsure . Chair Madden
2 asked whether a permit had been taken out for the
3 monurent sign , but Mr. Brewer was unsure . Assistant
4 VanderHeyden told the Commission that Public Workss
5 Director Larry Hamer was handling the monument sign
6 issue, and had inforned her that the proposed monument
7 sign met the requirements of the sign ordinance .
8 Commissioner Wagner asked that the Commission be
9 informed of the size of the mcnurnent sign .
10
11 Commissioner Werenicz disputed Mr . Brewer ' s claim that
12 directional signs would aid police and fire service if
13 the directional sign is not visible from the north,
14 stating that most police and fire response originates
15 from the north .
16
17 Commissioner Wagner pointed out that one of the
18 con.ditions of granting a certificate of occupancy
19 variance for Autumn Woods was that an emergency entrance
20 would be provided from the shopping center parking lot
21 to the .-utu!.T:n Woods Comple.x, which hiis not yet bi-en
22 accompl i shed although one of the buildings is occupied .
23 Corp.missioner Wagner also suggested that the ideal
24 location for a directional sign would be at that
25 emergency entrance once it is built . Fir . Brewer stated
2 6 that at present a walkway easement exists , and that the
27 existing wall was constructed at a time when the
28 adjacent property owner would not agree to allow Autumn
29 Woods to build the ramp they had planned . He stated his
30 belief that provision has been made instead for a ramp
31 towards the ,far end of the wall . He agreed to check on
32 the status of that project, stating that Autumn Woods
33 fully intends to meet the City ' s requirements .
34
35 Commissioner Wagner asked Mr. Bre-wer to describe the
36 proposed directional signs in more detail . Mr . Brewer
37 stated that each sign would carry only the addresses of
38 the units accessed from that pointi along with
39 directions to the rental center .
40
41 The public hearing was closed at 8 : 16 p.m .
42
43 Motion by Hansen, seconded by Brown , to table .
44
45 Commissioner Hansen proposed that the issue be tabled
46 until more information could be provided concerning the
47 size of the Tnonument sign and a more exact description
48 of the proposed directional signs .
49
50 Comm.issi-oner Franzese expressed her disagreement, citing
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1 as an example the difficulty of finding addresses in the
2 Windsor Green complex. She stated that the directional
3 signs should be as large as proposed in order for people
4 to be able to safely spot and read the signs with ease
5 while driving. She further stated that it is a
6 convenience for Autumn Woods residents if visitors to
7 the complex, delivery people, et cetera, can easily
8 locate their unit . She added that it would be to the
9 community ' s advantage for prospective Autumn woods
10 residents to be able to locate the rental office and the
11 units with ease, thereby increasing the occupancy of the
12 complex at a faster rate .
13
14 Commissioners Wagner and Werenicz expressed their
15 agreement with Commissioner Franzese ' s statements , but
16 reiterated the need for more detailed information nn the
17 exact descriptions of each of the three signs .
13
19 Commissioner Brownell stated that , although he did not
20 feel the need for additional information about the
21 monument sign because it is not a variance issue , he
22 would favor tabling the issue because the entire sign
23 package as presented did not appear to meet the needs of
24 the complex and because he felt the signs could be made
25 smaller .
26
27 Commissioner Franzese stated that she was against
28 tabling the motion because it would be to the
29 community ' s advantage to replace the temporary signage
30 with attractive permanent signs as soon as practical .
31 Com-missioner Hansen pointed out that no matter how large
32 a sign is , people can read only a limited number of unit
33 numbers as they are driving past the sign .
34
35 Chair Madden expressed the view that the directional
36 signs might be partly advertising in nature, and that
37 strictly directional signs could be much smaller than
38 proposed.
39
40 Aye: Brownell , Hansen, Wagner, Werenicz
41 Nay: Franzese, Madden
42
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43 Motion passed.
44
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
• NOVEMBER 14, 1989 COUNCIL MEETING
1 1 . CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2
3 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo.
4 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of Scout Troup #711 from St.
5 Charles School whose leader is Tom Patrick.
6
7 2. ROLL CALL
8
9 Present : Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth, Makowske and Mayor Pro Tem
10 Ranallo.
11
12 Absent - Mayor Sundland
13
14 Also present : Tom Burt , City Manager
15 Sue VanderHeyden - Assistant to the City Manager
16
17 Mayor Pro__ Tem Ranallo had spoken to Mayor Sundland who is hospitalized.
18 The Mayor requested that his thanks for -all of the cards, flowers, and good
19 wishes he had received during his hospitalization be extended to the many
20 friends and neighbors who had remembered him. as well as his wife, Ardel.l ,
• 21 who is also in the hospital .
22
23 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo wished the Mayor and his wife a speedy recovery.
2.4
25 Tom Burt, the new City Manager, was welcomed by Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo
26 on behalf of the Council . He also thanked Sue VanderHeyden for doing a very
27 good job in the absence of a City Manager.
28
29 3• APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 24, 1989 COUNCIL MINUTES
30
31 Motion by Marks, second by En tooth to approve the minutes of the' October
32 24, 1989 Council Meeting.
33
34 Motion carried unanimously
35
36 APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 7, 1989 CITY ELECTION RESULTS MEETING
37
38 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve the minutes of the November
39 7, 1989 City Election Results Meeting.
40
41 Motion carried unanimously
42
43 Makowske distributed an enlarged copy of the article which appeared in the
44 November 8th edition of the Star E Tribune newspaper regarding the election
45 results in St. Anthony. The article erroneously stated that Ranallo had
46 won the election over Enrooth. Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo stated he had tried to
• J47 contact the .paper twice requesting a correction. To date, no correction
48 has appeared in the paper.
49
50 4. LICENSES
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1 Motion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve t-he licenses for the
2 .following contractors:
3
4 Universal Sign Company, St . Paul
5 K.A. Electrical , Shorewood
6 Jack Pixley Sweeps, Andover
7 La Mere Construction, Minneapolis
8 Dave Regel Construction , Inc. , Coon Rapids
9 McKee Sign Service, North St. Paul
10 Patio Enclosures, Inc. , St . Louis Park
11 Les Jones Roofing, Inc. , Bloomington
12 Castle Building ✓; Remodeling, Inc. , Minneapolis
13 Kenco Construction Company, Ramsey
14
15 Motion carried unanimously
16
17 5. CLAIMS
18
19 A. Dorsey b Whitney
20
21 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $970.25 to Dorsey
22 & Whitney for legal services rendered from September 1 , 1989 through
�3 September 30, 1989.
24
25 Motion carried unanimously
26
�7 B. Hance & LeVahn
28
29 Motion by Makowske, second by Marks to approve payment of $2 ,400.00 to
30 Hance b LeVahn for legal services rendered for the month of November,
31 1989.
32
33 Motion carried unanimously
34
35 C. Stuart J. Bonniwell
36
37 Motion by Makowske, second by Ranallo to approve payment of $3,310.00
38 for professional services rendered for the audit of the City's financial
39 statements for 1988 and for preparation of the State Auditor 's annual
40 financial report of the City of St. Anthony.
41
42 Motion carried unanimously
43
44 D. Stuart J. Bonniwell
45
46 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $1 ,285.00 for
47 professional services rendered for preparation of special reports. The t
48 City Manager 's Assistant advised these reports dealt with the Community
49 Development Block Grant.
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1 Motion carried unanimously
2
3 E. Calgon Carbon Corporation
4
5Motion by Enrooth, second by Makowske to approve payment of $3,348.00
for the service fee for a temporary granular activated carbon system.
7
8 Motion carried unanimously
9
10 F. Dickson Electric Inc.
11
12 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve payment of $3,412.00 for
13 the installation of the gasoline tank monitoring equipment and sensing
14 well probes and to install a control panel and the fee for the permit.
15
16 Motion carried unanimously
17
18 6. REPORTS
19
20 A.Makowske advised that there had been a meeting of the Regional Transit
21 Board (RTB) scheduled for November 2nd. She had endeavored to attend but
• 22 the weather and driving were poor. She noted that a discussion of the
�3 service ("disservice") regarding the City of St. Anthony had been on the
24 agenda. The Assistant to the City Manager also had made an effort to attend
25 the meeting but was unable to due to poor weather conditions. She did send
26 a letter to the RTB and maps of desired bus routes as well noting the
�7 Council 's concern regarding bus service. VanderHeyden did not know if there
28 will be another meeting scheduled.
29
30 On November 15th Makowske intends to attend the meeting of the Ramsey County
31 League of Local Government as well as the Community Services Meeting.
32
33 Enrooth indicated he also will be participating in the November 15th
34 Program Review of Community Services.
35
36 Enrooth had received a use schedule for the Community Building. He observed
37 that this facility is in great demand and in perpetual use. Mayor Pro Tem
38 Ranallo noted that most of the organizations which use the building are not
39 charged for its use but there is an expense for janitorial services. He
40 suggested that the City Manager follow up on this matter and explore a fee
41 schedule for janitorial services.
42
43 Marks reminded the Council that there is a Youth Service Bureau meeting coming
44 in the near future and he feels he can no longer represent the City for this
45 organization. Previously, Makowske had expressed an interest in representing
46 the City.
® 47
48 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to appoint Councilmember Makowske to
49 represent the City of St. Anthony at the Youth Service. Bureau.
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1 Motion carried unanimously
2
3 Rana] lo gave a status report on the Village Fest Committee. He noted that
4 the City Attorney is presently formulating by-laws for the Committee. There
5 was limited attendance at the November 15th meeting of the Committee. Two
6 meetings are scheduled, December 11th and January 8th. At the January 8th
7 meeting a Board of Directors will be elected.
8
9 Proclamation - American Education Week
10 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo read a proclamation designating the week of
11 November 12 - 18, 1989 as AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK in the City of St.
12 Anthony.
13
14 Notion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the proclamation.
15 .
15 Motion carried unanimously
17
18 B. Departments and .Committees
19
20 1 . Hance & LeVahn: Re: Matters conducted at the Hennepin County District
21 Court up to and including October 4 , 1989 and October 18, 198: •
22
23 Marks inquired how courts monitored Project Learn I as well as other
24 court appearances, satisfaction of fines and sentences imposed. The
25 Police Chief responded that much of the monitoring was done by computer.
Y6 This monitoring is most efficiently and effectively done primarily in
27 the metro area.
28 .
29 2. Fire Department Monthly Report - October, 1989
30 There was no discussion regarding the report . The report was filed.
31
32 3• Police Reserves Monthly Report - September, 1989
33 Marks requested the Police Chief to cite some of the specific duties of
34 the Police Reserves. He was advised that they ride along during patrols,
35 do foot patrols, assist in medical calls and serve at school activities.
36 It was noted that the City supplies the uniforms for the Police Reserves.
37 There are no fees for the services they supply but donations are accepted.
38
39 4. Liquor Operations Sales Summary - October, 1989
40 There was no discussion regarding this report. The report was filed.
41
42 C. Acting City Manager
43
44 The Council received copies of the November 1 , 1939 Staff Meeting report.
45 There were no questions.
46
47 Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager, also welcomed the new City Mana�
48
49 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
50 There were no public hearings.
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•
1 8. NEW BUSINESS
2
3 A. Resolution No. 89-028; Signatures of City Financial Accounts
4 This resolution authorized specific- persons to make certain transactions
5 regarding City financial accounts. It was noted that the City Manager's
6 name was added and the Acting City Manager's name was deleted.
7
8 Motion by (larks, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution No. 89-028.
9
10 Motion carried unanimously.
11
12 B. Resolution No. 89-025; Certification of Tax Levy and 1990 City Budget
13 Mayor ' Pro Tem Ranallo advised that this budget reflects a 3% increase.
14 He noted that the Legislature had transferred $228,000 of local government
15 aid to the School District . If this had not been done, he stated, there
16 would have been a decrease of approximately $24.00 on an average home in
17 St. Anthony. Enrooth observed that the Legislature did not out a levy limit
18 on the School District therefore the District could still increase their
19 levy.
20
• 21 Notion by Marks, second by Makowske to approve Resolution No. 89-025.
22
23 Motion carried unanimously
24
25 On November 23, 1983 at 3:00 p.m. the Council is holding a Public Hearing
26 to review the 1990 Budget .
27
28 C. Approval of Iron Removal Filters Bid
29 Motion by Marks , second by Makowske to approve the contract for the sand
30 blasting, possible repair, and recoating of two iron removal filters to
31 the low bidder, Layne Minnesota in the amount of $49,467.1+1+.
32
33 The funds for this item will come from the 1989 and 1990 budgets. The
3.4 Public Works Director has indicated he has confidence in this bidder
35 and the bid is within budget .
36
37 Motion carried unanimously
38
39 D. Public Request : Discussion of Dog Ordinance
40 'The City Manager stated he has reviewed those ordinances which address
41 animals, nuisances, keeping of certain animals, and animals running at
42 large. He feels that presently there is some miscommunication between the
43 City staff, animal owners, and those persons making complaints regarding
44 animals. The City Manager referred to state laws and local .ordinances
45 and their requirements regarding animals bites. Upon review, the City
46 Manager has found the City's records for 1989, January to November, .
47 reflects 25 barking dog complaints, 34 dogs running loose complaints,
48 3 cat running loose complaints, and 3 dog bites.
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1 The City Manager observed that a resident is grateful if his/her dog
2 is returned when it has been running loose. This can be done only if
3 the animal- is licensed.
4
5
6 Bernard Preussner, 3209 Skycroft Drive, distributed copies to the Council
7 of the form currently used by the City to record the purchase of a dog
8 license. He noted signatures of the owner is required, many of which are
9 unreadable. Mr. Preussner felt there are many, many dogs in the City which
10 are not licensed. He also felt the present system for licensing is less
11 than adequate.
12
13 Mr. Preussner relayed a recent experience he had with a neighbor and the
14 neighbor 's barking dog. He signed a complaint against the owner but the
15 barking resumed shortly thereafter and has continued. He feels that his
16 case is not an isolated one and suggested the system for handling com-
17 plaints of this nature are time consuming, require the inconvenienced
18 party to find solutions and the Police Department is not responsive.
19 When he followed up on his complaint he was informed that the neighbor
20 had also filed a complaint against him.
21 •22 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo stated he recognized Mr. Preussner's frustrations
�3 and inquired of the Police Chief what actions are taken when a complaint
24 is filed. Chief Hickerson said the complaint is officially recorded but
25 no action is taken unless an officer from the Department witnesses. the
26 basis of the complaint . It is recommended to the complaintant that he
27 discuss the matter with the owner of the dog. If the Police Department
28 is aware of the dog owner's identity, that section of the ordinance
�9 addressing the keeping of dogs is sent to the owner. An official comp-
30 laint must be filed with the City Attorney by the complaintant. A police
31 officer cannot file a complaint unless he/she actually observes the dog
32 violating the ordinance.
33
34 The City Manager observed that reporting minor inconveniences is necessary
35 before they become major problems. Keeping a history of complaints is the
36 key to solving the dog problems was the opinion of the City Manager.
37
38 Kathlyn Sevich, 3505 31st Avenue, feels the ordinance should be better
39 publicized so residents of the community are sensitized to the nuisances.
40 that exist. She thinks the cooperation of the residents is needed to
41 report these nuisances so changes will occur.
42
43 Mrs. Sevich thinks a particularly bad problem is with dogs who are left
44 outside, unsupervised, in fenced yards or leashed.
45
46 Joseph Sevich, 3505 31st Avenue, feels the Police Department should be
47 more aggressive in enforcing this ordinance. He observed that when a •
48 resident sees a dog running at large, the resident is requested by the
49 Police Department to hold the animal until the Animal Control Services
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personnel can come and retrieve the dog. Sevich thinks the resident
2 should not bear this responsibility, nor be put at risk by trying
3 to detain the dog.
5 Sevich advised the Council that his wife had been attacked and bitten
6 by a dog on October 24th. A report was filed with the Police Department
7 on that date. When -Sevich contacted the Police Department on November
8 13th regarding this incident , he was advised it was his responsibility
9 to follow through on the complaint regarding medical costs covered,
10 legal responsibility of the dog owner, etc. . He felt victimized by the
11 system by not having been informed of his legal rights and responsibilities
12 nor his recourse at the t.ime the attack was reported.
13
14 Mrs. Sevich stated she read the complete police report of the attack
15 noting that her statement was relatively short whereas the statements
16 made by the dog owner and neighbors in the area were quite lengthy. She
17 stated when she questioned portions of the written statement and its
18 accuracy and completeness , a police captain remarked that a lot of detail
19 was discouraged.
20
• 21 Mrs. Sevich advised the Council that she was attacked from behind by the
22 dog, the attack was unprovoked, and she is aware that this same dog had
�3 previously attacked a mailman. She felt the report regarding her matter
24 was not balanced.
25
26 The Police Chief stated this dog has been quarantined since the incident
27 of the mailman being bitten. This quarantine came after the dog was
28 evaluated by the Animal Control Services who felt the chain and leash
29 used by the owner were sufficient to hold the dog in quarantine in its
30 own yard. It was observed that the chain was rusty and the dog broke free
31 from it when it bit Mrs. Sevich.
32
33 Andrea Preussner, 3011 Rankin Road , and Kathy Renfro, 3000 Rankin Road ,
34 are acquainted with the dog. They both stated that the dog appears
35 viscious and makes them nervous.
36
37 Marks felt some of the problems stems from the manner the Animal Control
38 Services interprets and enforces the City's ordinances.
39
40 The Police Chief will discuss this matter with the City Attorney. Chief
41 Dickerson advised that formal complaints must be signed before a judge.
42
43 Pat Taylor, 2928 Rankin Road , expressed concern regarding the uneven
44 enforcement of City ordinances by the Police Department. She felt the
45 current policy, that being, ordinance enforcement based on response to
46 complaints, was ineffective and unfair. She cited posting of "Garage
47 Sale" signs and parking on grass as two instances of uneven enforcement.
48
49 Stephen Kognismark, 3108 Rankin Road, requested that the cat licensing
50 requirement also be reviewed. He has sustained considerable damage to
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1 his lawn from cats running loose.
2
3 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo assured those people in attendance that the
4 ordinances will be very carefully reviewed, as will the policy for
5 handling animal complaints and the services rendered by Animal Control
6 Services.
7
8 Makowske thanked Mr. Preussner and the Sevichs for bringing these
9 ordinance deficiencies to the Council 's attention.
10
11 The City Manager will check the ordinances regarding fines for residents
12 whose dogs run loose. Chief Dickerson stated this is a misdemeanor.
13
14 Apache Plaza Queen
15
16 Mayor Pro Tem Ranallo introduced Alyssa Volkmann who has represented
17 Apache Plaza and the City of St. Anthony as their queen. He indicated
18 there is funding for her participation in the 1990 St. Paul Winter
19 Carnival . Appreciation was expressed by the Council for her fine work.
20
21 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
22 •23 There was no unfinished business.
24
�5 10. ADJOURNMENT
26
27 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to adjourn the meeting at 9: 10 p.m. .
28
29 Motion carried unanimously
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38 Respectfully submitted,
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41 -Anne Student
42 C uncil Secretary
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ST. ANTHONY HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
• NOVEMBER 14 , 1989 MEETING
1 CALL TO ORDER
2 The meeting of the St. Anthony Housing and Redevelopment Authority was
3 called to order by Secretary/Treasurer Marks at 9: 10 P.M.
4 ROLL CALL
5 Ranallo, Enrooth, Makowske, Marks - present.
6 Sundland - absent.
7 APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 10, 1989 H.R.A. MINUTES
8 Motion by Makowske, seconded by Enrooth to approve the October 10, 1989
9 meeting minutes with .the following corrections:
10 Page 1, line 1: "Chairperson" rather than "Mayor"
11 Page 1 , line 40 : "Commissioner" rather than "Councilmember"
12 Page 1 , line 46 : "Commissioners" rather than "Members of the Council"
13 Page 2 , line 3 : "Commissioner" rather than "Councilmember"
14 Motion carried unanimously.
•15 CLAIMS
16 Motion by Ranallo, seconded by Makowske to approve payment of $3 ,663. 35
17 to Dorsey & Whitney for legal services rendered on behalf of the H.R.A.
18 from September 1, 1989 through September 30, . 1989.
19 Motion carried unanimously.
20 REPORT
21 Commissioner Ranallo advised the Council he had visited the construction
22 site of the Evergreen Townhouses. He noted that they are quite a bit
23 more expensive than the Council had understood they would be but he had
24 been told by the developer that this will increase the tax base.
25 NEW BUSINESS
26 Resolution 1989-008, Regarding Designation of Executive Director and
27 Naming Signatures on H.R.A. Accounts
28 This resolution would specify persons authorized to make certain
29 transactions regarding St. Anthony H.R.A. Financial accounts. Thomas
30 Burt, the City Manager, was named Executive Director of the H.R.A. and
31 his name was added to the list of those persons authorized to make
�32 approved transfers and deposits and approved transactions of H.R.A.
33 funds and his name will appear on the signature cards at various
34 financial institutions.
2 •
1 Motion by Ranallo, seconded by Enrooth to approve H.R.A. Resolution
2 1989-008 .
3 - Motion carried unanimously.
4 ADJOURNMENT
5 Motion by Enrooth, seconded by Ranallo to adjourn the meeting at 9:15
6 P.M.
7 Motion carried unanimously.
8 Respectfully submitted,
. 9 Jo-Anne Student
10 H.R.A. Secretary