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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
APRIL 17, 1990
7: 30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I . CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. MINUTES.
A. February 20, 1990.
B. April 3 , 1990 Planning Commission Public
Hearing.
IV. DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO APRIL 24 ,
1990 COUNCIL MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. Barbara Zielinska/Z. H. Zawieruszynski ,
2608/10 - 37th Avenue N.E. ; front yard setback
variance request.
B. Weis Companies, 3601 Minnesota Drive,
Minneapolis; for the northwest quadrant of
39th Avenue N.E. and Apache Lane; zoning
amendment and conditional use request.
C. James and Harriet Pirino, 2917 - 33rd Avenue
N.E. ; front yard setback variance request.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
VII . ADJOURNMENT.
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
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3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
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5 FEBRUARY 20, 1990
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8 The St. Anthony Planning Commission Meeting of February 20, 1990 was called
9 to order by Chairperson Madden at 7:31 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was
10 led by the Commission Chair.
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12 ROLL CALL
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14 Present : Faust, Franzese, Hansen , Werenicz, Brownell , Madden
15 Absent : Wagner
16 Staff Present : Thomas Burt, City Manager
17 Sue VanderHeyden , Assistant to the City Manager
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19 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
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21 A. Planning Commission Meeting - December 18, 1989
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�3 Motion by Brownell , second by Hansen to approve the Planning Commission
24 December 19, 1989 meeting minutes with the following changes/corrections:
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26 Page 4, Line 49: Correct "a" to "an"
�7 Page 15, Line 43: Correct "Brown" to "Brownell"
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�9 Motion carried unanimously
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32 DESIGNATE COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO MARCH 13, 1990 COUNCIL MEETING
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34 Commissioner Werenicz will attend the March 13, 1990 Council Meeting as a
35 representative of the Planning Commission.
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37 PUBLIC HEARINGS '
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39 A. Video Update, 2510 Kenzie Terrace, Craig Belisle - Sign Variance Request
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41 Chairperson Madden opened the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M. He read the Hearing
42 Notice which was published in the February 7, 1990, edition of the St. Anthony
43 Bulletin.
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45 The proposed sign will be three feet by sixteen and one-half feet for a total
46 of forty-nine and one-half feet. It will be placed on the mansard part of the
47 roof and will be neon encased.
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_ 49 VanderHeyden advised the Commission that City files reflect that Video. Update
50 had not petitioned for a sign variance for the original second sign when it
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1 was installed in 1984. Video Update was also issued two sign permits in a
2 two month span. This error most likely resulted from confusion caused by
3 a tornado which hit the City of St. Anthony and resulted in considerable
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5 damage in the City. Video Update was not made aware that a variance was necessary
6 for a second sign until this time.
7 Commissioner Franzese inquired if the building housing Video Update incurred
8 any damage due to the tornado. She was advised it had not and that- the two
9 permits issued for each sign presently on the building were to administrative
10 error.
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12 Commission Chair Madden inquired as the final solution of a problem the City
13 Council had with this firm regarding a flashing sign. VanderHeyden responded
14 that the sign was not removed, but the flashing has stopped and no citation
15 was issued.
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17 Craig Belisle, representative of Video Update, is of the opinion that the
18 business needs a second sign for identification on the front of the building.
19 His is a highly competitive business and a number of Mr. Belisle's customers
20 have commented on not having been aware of the location of the business in
21 the strip center.
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23 Mr. Belisle advised the Commission that each letter on the sign will be
5 illuminated, each letter will be linked by electric conduit, each letter
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will be attached to the backing, and the backing will_ not be lit. Commissioner
Hansen inquired how the dimensions of the sign wer determined. Mr. Belisle
�7 responded that he squared off the sign and totaled the square footage of each
28 letter on the sign. The backing will blend into the roof.
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30 Commissioner Hansen inquired about the hours the sign will be lit. Mr. Belisle
31 stated it will be lit on weekdays from dusk to 11 :00 p.m. and on Fridays and
32 Saturdays from dusk to midnight. He anticipated in the near future weekday
33 closing time will be changed from 11 :00 p.m. to 10:00 P.M.
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35 Chairperson Madden closed the Hearing at 7:46 p.m. .
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37 Motion by Franzese, second by Brownell to recommend granting a variance to
38 Craig Belisle of Video Update located at 2510 Kenzie Terrace, noting that
39 the Findings are in compliance with conditions needed to grant a variance
40 and no one appeared to voice objections to the sign and the sign could be
41 deemed necessary due to its unique siting; and, that the lighting will coincide
42 with the hours of operation.
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44 Motion carried unanimously
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46 This variance request will be on the March 13th Council Meeting agenda. Craig
47 Belisle was advised to attend that Council Meeting.
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I . 50 B. Winston Company, 2837 Anthony Lane South --Sign Variance Request
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1 Chairperson Madden opened the Hearing at 7:50 p.m. . He read the public
2 hearing notice which appeared in the February 7, 1990 edition of the
3 St. Anthony Bulletin.
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5 VanderHeyden reported that the Winston Company will be moving into the
6 building located at 2837 Anthony Lane South in the very near future.
7 She noted that the existing Garment Graphics signs will be removed
8 as well as the temporary sign of the Winston Company.
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10 The variance request is primarily for sign surface, but VanderHeyden noted
11 an additional three feet in height would be allowable if there is land-
12 scaDina in the area around the sign.
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14 Mr. Val Coppo, owner of the Winston company, distributed a photo of the sign
15 at his present location. He advised that the sign at the St. Paul location
16 will be moved to the St. Anthony location. Mr. Coppo gave copies
17 of the artist' s rendering of the sign to Commission members. The building
18 is located on a cul-de-sac and Mr. Coppo expressed concern for its visibility.
19 He felt snow could obstruct the sign' s visibility if it were set too low to
20 the ground. The present sign on the fence will be removed and probably a
21 12 x 16 section of the fence, near the fire hydrant , will also be removed.
22 The sign will stand alone with shrubbery around it and a planter underneath
23 the sign similar to those already there.
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25 Commissioner Franzese inquired if a base for the sign is planned. She was
26 advised that a base for the sign . is included in the plans and the sign will
27 face the street . Commissioner Franzese noted the sign is to be placed near
28 a substantial sized building and she was pleased to see the sign will have
29 some depth.
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31 Commissioner Brownell inquired if other signage is being planned. Mr. Coppo
32 responded that some thought had been given to locating a similar type sign
33 on the building which will be placed at an angle to the curve of the street.
34 He noted that vehicles approaching the building are really looking at the
35 side of the building. He felt this signage and a "Will Call" directional
36 sign could be requests brought to the Planning Commission at another time.
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38 The Public Hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
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40 It was noted that the sign would be of substantial construction, thereby
41 fitting in well with the building. The applicant had indicated a willingness
42 to landscape and berm the site and the sign would not be lit. The applicant
43 also responded to all three points in the application in the affirmative.
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45 Motion by Hansen, second by Werenicz to recommend approval of the sign
46 variance request of the Winston Company at 2837 Anthony Lane South, noting
47 that no one was in attendance to speak against the request.
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f' 49 Motion carried unanimously
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This item will be on the March 1 1 0 Council Meetin a
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2 Coppo was advised to attend this Council Meeting or to have a representative
3 in attendance.
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5 C. Duane Fisher - Request to Amend Zoning Ordinance for 3301 Stinson Boulevard
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7 Mr. Fisher had contacted the City Manager today advising he will be unable
8 to attend the Public Hearing.
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11 Chairperson Madden felt the Public Hearing should be held as there were
12 residents in attendance prepared to express their opinions. He felt Mr.
13 Fisher owed the Planning Commission and the residents an apology for
14 being so tardy in notifying the City Manager that he could not be in
15 attendance. The Public Hearing will be recessed until the next meeting of
16 the Planning Commission but the testimony of the residents in attendance
17 will be taken.
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19 Chairperson Madden explained the Public Hearing procedures and read the
20 Public Hearing notice which appeared in the February 7, 1990 edition of
21 the St. Anthony Bulletin.
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�3 The City Manager reported that Mr. Fisher had requested a rezoning for the
24 property on 33rd and Stinson Boulevard in 1986. He intended to build town-
25 houses at that location. These plans were never followed through and now
26 Mr. Fisher is requesting the zoning be returned to Commercial . The City
�7 Manager has seen no plans nor any remodelling plans regarding this property.
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�9 Chairperson Madden inquired if a request had been made for removal of the
30 underground tanks on the property in 1986. The Assistant to the City Manager
31 read the Findings of the Planning Commission meeting in 1986. She noted
32 area residents voiced no objections to the townhouse proposals, and viewed
33 them as an improvement to the neighborhood. She read some comments regarding
34 soil borings and gas seepage but no comments were made about underground
35 storage tanks.
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37 The City Manager again advised that the property owner had not indicated
38 any plans nor. proposals for the use of this land.
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40 Commissioner Brownell has concerns regarding the groundwater. He inquired
41 how the property appears on the Ci.ty's Comprehensive Plan. The property is
42 presently zoned R-3 and the request is to change it to Commercial .
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44 Chairperson Madden opened the Public Hearing at 8: 12 p.m.
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46 Anthony Pajerski , 3312 Roosevelt Court, expressed concern for the under-
47 ground storage tanks•. He wondered why no one has taken any action for their
48 removal . Mr. Pajerski is interested in avoiding contamination of the soil .
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50 Chairperson Madden advised any storage tank removal must be done under the
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1 supervision of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He stated that if
2 no leakage is detected the tanks can remain in place. If leakage is noted
3 numerous tests must be conducted. The City Manager mentioned there was
4 legislation passed in 1989 regarding the monitoring of storage tanks. He
5 will follow up on this and find out the date when monitoring must commence.
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7 Orville Hauge, 3300 Roosevelt Court, inquired why the property can 't be
8 used as it is presently zoned. Chairperson Madden responded that Mr.
9 Fisher was unable to market the residences he had proposed building. Mr
10 Hauge also inquired what the allowable maximum signage would be on a
11 building on this property. The City Manager advised that Mr. Fisher has
12 only requested a rezoning and has not made application for anything else:
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14 Commissioner Franzese observed that no one on the Planning Commission knows
15 what Mr. Fisher is planning for the property, a situation she finds
16 embarrassing.,
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18 VanderHeyden told the Commission that if this item is on the March 20th
19 Planning Commission Meeting agenda, she will have notices sent to all
20 of the affected property owners -again.
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22 Chairperson Madded requested the City Manager to research what would be
23 a permitted size of a building-on Mr. Fisher' s property. He also inquired
24 if the Planning Commission could apply restrictions on its recommendation
25 to the City Council ; such as tearing down the building that presently
26 is on the property. The City Manager stated that conditions are restricted
27 on a zoning request. He noted that if the present building isn't changed
28 and used as it stands, the City would be hard put to require removal of
�9 the underground storage tanks. If there is any modification of the site
30 the owner would be required to remove the tanks.
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32 Commissioner Franzese inquired if the residents found it disruptive when
33 a gas station operated at this location. Mrs. Hauge stated it was dis-
34 ruptive with cars parking there after the station closed.
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36 Discussion continued regarding who owns a forty foot lot adjacent to this
37 property. VanderHeyden noted that it is not owned by Mr. Fisher. The City
38 Manager will confirm ownership with the County Assessor.
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40 Chairperson Madden again apologized for Mr. Fisher' s absence and thanked
41 the residents who did attend..
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43 One letter was. receved from Laurel Frederickson, 3323 - 25 Stinson Boulevard,
44 in opposition to the rezoning.
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46 The Public Hearing was continued.
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48 6. MISCELLANEOUS
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50 . , A. Selection of a Planning Commission Chairperson
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I Motion by Werenicz to elect Ron Hansen as Chairperson of the Planning
2 Commission for the coming year.
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4 Chairperson Madden expressed his interest in continuing as Planning
5 Commission Chairperson for the coming year.
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7 Commissioner Franzese inquired if Commissioner Hansen would be willing
8 to serve. Commissioner Hansen stated he would be willing, but would
9 like to see John Madden continue.
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11 Commissioner Werenicz withdrew his motion.
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13 Motion by Franzese, second by Werenicz to elect John Madden as Chairperson
14 of the Planning Commission for the coming year.
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15 Motion carried unanimously
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18 B. Election of Chairperson Pro-tem
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20 Motion by Franzese, second by Madden to elect Ron Hansen as Chairperson
21 Pro-tem.
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23 Motion carried unanimously
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25 C. Additional Miscellaneous
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�7 Commissioner Franzese noted that the sign at the former Medtronics building
28 was to have been bermed at the bottom. Chairperson Madden had previously
�9 mentioned how the lot sloped in late 1988. Staff advised this matter has
30 been completed.
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32 Commissioner Werenicz commented on the green neon sign all around the
33 building at Rosie's Restaurant. The City Manager felt this could be
34 viewed as signage and he observed that it was left on longer than had
35 been originally stated in the sign request.
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37 Chairperson Madden commented on the breakfast sign at the Stonehouse. The
38 City Manager said this was a portable temporary sign and. has now been
39 removed.
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41 The City Manager gave an update on the Autumn Woods projects. He has .received
42 some calls from residents of Autumn Woods regarding a pedestrian stairway.
43 He noted that the Autumn Woods developers are making some requests of the
44 City so he is prepared to request the completion of the pedestrian access
45 stairway.
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47 Chairperson Madden observed that this stairway will not meet the handicapped
48 code. The City Manager stated a ramp can be installed.
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50 Commissioner Franzese requested information regarding the soil samples taken
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1 from the parking lot at the Kenzington. VanderHeyden stated she has
2 received no information from the Kenzington builders nor any
3 of the residents.
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5 Commissioner Faust expressed his appreciation for being appointed to.
6 serve on the Planning Commission. He is a ten year resident of the
7 City of St. Anthony.
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9 ADJOURNMENT
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
PUBLIC HEARING ON ALLOCATION OF
1990 CDBG FUNDS
APRIL 3 , 1990
The meeting was called to order by Chair John Madden.
Present: Madden, Werenicz , Faust, Franzese, Hansen, Brownell ,
Wagner
Absent: none
Also present: Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
The notice of hearing for the allocation of Year XIV CDBG funds was
published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on March 21 , 1990.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed activities for use of
these funds, which are:
Senior citizens program $ 4,072
Single family housing rehab $ 6,500
( low-moderate income)
Recodification $15,000
Motion by Chair Madden, seconded by Commissioner Hansen to
recommend to the City Council approval of Resolution 90-015, the
proposed use of Year XVI Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant funds and to authorize submittal of the
proposal to Hennepin County for review by the Urban Hennepin County
Citizens Advisory Committee for inclusion in the Year XVI Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Statement
of Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.
Motion carried unanimously.
No one was present to speak for or against this matter.
After a brief discussion of upcoming Planning Commission items
motion was made by Commissioner Hansen and seconded by Commissioner
Werenicz to adjourn the public hearing.
Motion carried unanimously.
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DATE : `�P
April 10 1990
T.O : Planning Commission Members
]FROM : Sue VanderHeyden, Assistant to the City Manager
I TEM : SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST, 2608/10 - 37TH AVENUE N.E.
Ms. Barbara Zielinska and Mr. Z. H. Zawieruszynski , owners of the
property at 2608/10 - 37th Avenue N.E. are requesting a variance to the
front yard setback requirement of the City Ordinance to be allowed to
build two double garages at the front of the double bungalow.
The property under consideration as well as the two adjacent properties
all maintain a front yard setback of 35 feet. If the garages are
constructed, they would have a 15 foot front yard setback, therefore,
requiring a 20 foot variance.
The ordinance states that a front yard setback must be at least 30 feet
or equal to the average front yard of the two adjacent lots. The
bungalows on both sides and 2608/10 have a front yard setback of 35
feet.
Staff is not aware of precedence ever being established for a similar
request. There are homes in the City that have garages that extend in
front of the setbacks of the adjacent properties which have been
grandfathered in. In the area damaged by the tornado, there are some
new homes that do have garages which extend in front of the setbacks of
adjacent structures. Homes damaged during the storm were permitted to
rebuild on their original foundations.
Public Works Supervisor Lorbeski , after examining the proposed
construction area, believes that the underground utilities could be
adversely effected by the construction because there would not be
sufficient ground cover over the utility lines.
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(R-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15.00
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . .$25.00)
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE /
Applicant: -' 1 ��G. �i��C +��L ��aw4'C :iz;�4.S.tPhone: �S/--� :�T 7�9 ' ���3y
Address: d('12 -261 c 3 / / -?I/ J ItC/ M A` -37 /,2/
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : / l7. -1113)il e-�-
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for
variance:
Zoning district in which property is located:
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Request: 1� 9Lj c
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.
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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.
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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 o(fJ land.
Signature of applicant 30. ati 12 s &4C qtQ52V2S
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
VARIANCE REQUEST
TO WHOM IT ,14AY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that there will be a public hearing by the
Planning Commission of the City of St. Anthony on Tuesday, April
17 , 1990 . Public Hearings begin at 7: 30 P.M. and are held in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter
northeast corner of the building) . The Planning Commission will
meet to:
Consider a request from Barbara Zielinska/H. C.
Zawieruszynski , 2610-37th Avenue N.E. to allow a 15 foot front
yard setback from the 30 foot front yard setback required by
the City Ordinance ( 15 foot variance) .
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
April 4 , 1990
Apache Animal Hospital American .Monarch Fred Witzigman
2501-37th Ave. N.E. 2801-37th Ave. N.E. 2600/02-37th Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421
Sharon Watson Douglas Tanner Jerry Fruin
2604/06-37th Ave. N.E. 2206 St. Anthony Pkwy. 2131 Mississippi Circle
St. Anthony, MN 55421 Minneapolis, MN 55418 New Brighton, MN 55112
RE: 2612/14-37TH Ave. N.E. Re: 2700/02-37th Ave. N.E.
Robert Gideo Joseph Koenigsmark Walter Patrek
3625 Edward 3629 Edward 3633 Edward
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Kenneth Girard Harvey Herzog Rodney Kruegar
3621 Harding 3627 Harding 3631 Harding
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
William Sauer Jim Mancino Carl Jarvi
3620 Harding 3626 Harding 3632 Harding
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
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April 10, 1990
TO : Planning Commission Members
FROM : Thomas D. Burt, City Manager
I TEM : ZONING AMENDMENT AND CONDITIONAL USE REQUESTS FROM
WEIS COMPANIES FOR SELF-STORAGE IN A "C" COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT
The applicant, Weis Companies, has petitioned for an amendment to the
Zoning ordinance to add self-service storage (mini-storage) as a
specifically listed conditional use in a Commercial District.
The applicant feels that since the ordinance was adopted in 1973, the
business of self-service storage has evolved to be more of a passive
commercial use. Staff has contacted surrounding communities to find out
what zoning districts self-storage is permitted in.
Arden Hills Zoned Industrial, may put in Commercial by
conditional use.
Shoreview Industrial only. Not allowed in Commercial
district.
Roseville Light Industrial (I1 ) with special use permit,
Heavy Industrial (I2) permitted use. Not allowed
in Commercial district.
New Brighton Light Industrial only. Not permitted .in Commercial
district.
Columbia Heights Industrial district only.
Fridley: Industrial , special use for Commercial .
As evident from the survey, the concept of self-storage in a Commercial
district is not well received in surrounding suburbs.
If the Commission recommends approval of the Zoning Amendment, the
applicant is requesting approval of a conditional use for a self-storage
facility on the Apache Plaza site. The location is north of 39th Avenue
N.E. directly east of the apartments (see map) . The applicant has
submitted a site plan, landscape plan, and letter for your review.
PLEASE RETURN PLANS AND RENDERINGS FOR THIS REQUEST TO MR. BURT OR
MS. VANDERHYEDEN. THANK YOU.
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Date April 2, 1990
CI+Y OF ST. AN7AONY
Petition for Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Applicant Weis Companies 'Phone (612)831-9060
Address 3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 110 Minneapolis, MN 55435
Request for change regarding; (check appropriate Ltem(s) )
restrictions upon buildings, structures , or amenities
Permitted uses
x conditional uses
Affected zoning district Commercial
Proposed change (s) and reason (s) therefor: Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of St. Anthony providing for self-service storage as a specifically listed
Conditional Use in a Commercial District. The ordinance, as adopted in 1973, did not address
self-service storage. The land use has evolved since that time to be commercially oriented
with extremely low traffic generation and little impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
Minnesota Statute 514.970-514.979 is focused at self-srevice storace as a specific use and
differentiates the use from a traditional warehouse.
(see attached pages)
(use additional sheet =F necessary)
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Date: April 2. 1990 Fee: C10o . 00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
IMPLICATION FOR COHDITIOMAT USE Dt'RyTT
(other than day care center)
Appli=ant: Weis Companies Phone: 612-831-9060
Address: '3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 110, Minneapolis, MN 55435
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : Leasee
Street address and/o- legal description of property in`,ctuestior.:
2.5 acres located adjacent to the northwest corner of Apadhe'Plaza
Zoning district- in which property is located: Commercial
Conditional use proposed: Self-Service Storage
Minnesota Statu=es and City Ordinances require that the following
conditions be satisfied before a conditional use may be authorized.
Please respond zo these conditions, using additional sheets, if
necessary.
1) The proposed conditional use is one of the condi-i6nal uses
specifically listed for the zoning district in which it is to be
located.
Applicant is seeking an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance providing for self-
service storage as a specifically listed conditional use in a Commercial District.
(see attached pages)
2) The proposed conditional use will not be. detrimental to the health,
safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the
vicinity or iniu_*-ious to property values or improvements in the
vicinity. Low traffic generation, contractural restrictions on the nature of stored
goods, 90% residential users, good transitional use between Commercial District to the East
and R-4 District to the west, improves area by providing an architecturally pleasing
structure and well maintained landscape.
(see attached pages)
3 ) The proposed conditional use is necessary or desirable at the above
location to provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of
public convenience and will contribute to the general - welfare of the
neighborhood or community. St. Anthony does not have a state-of-the art, self-service
storage facility to serve the needs of the community. The proposed project will be convenient,
while simultaniously contributing to the betterment of the neighborhood,.,
(see attached pages)
Signature of applicant:
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Weis Companies
3601 Minnesota Drive, Suite 110
Minneapolis, MN 55435
(612) 831-9060
April 2, 1990
Mr . Thomas D. Burt , City Manager
City of St . Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re: Request to construct a self-service storage facility on the
northwest quadrant of 39th Avenue Northeast and Apache
Lane, St. Anthony, Minnesota.
Dear Mr. Burt :
As per our meeting of March 21, 1990, I am writing to initiate the
municipal approval process to allow for the construction of a
self-service storgae facility at the above referenced location.
This request is focused at two issues:
1. We seek an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City
of St. Anthony providing for self-service storage as a
specifically listed conditional use in a Commercial
District. Application attached.
2 . We seek approval of the attached Application For
Conditional Use Permit .
Self-service storage, more commonly referred to as mini storage,
is not referenced in the St. Anthony Village Zoning Ordinance as
adopted in 1973 . Since that time this land use has evolved to a
level representing over one hundred (10.0) individual facilities
and nearly three and one half million (3,500, 000) square feet in
the twin city metropolitan area. Further, the Minnesota State
Legislature adopted a statute (M.R.S. Section 514 . 970-514 .979) in
1988 providing: a legal definition for a self-service storage
facility, a lien procedure for personal property stored at a
self-service storage facility, the recognition of a difference
between a warehouse and a self-service storage facility.
The retail nature of the product has evolved to a point where -many
of the traditional design and operating norms are no longer the
standard. A state-of-the-art, self-service storage facility is
not located in an industrial area. It is, however, close to the
retail center of a community providing the customer with the same
convenience as other commercial/retail businesses. The user base
is not industrial in nature. In fact, most customers (90% on the
average) are private individuals storing household goods.
The proposed self-service storage facility will not be detrimental
to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or
working in the vicinity or injurious to property values or
improvements in the vicinity.
Mr. Thomas D. Burt
April 2 , 1990
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Average traffic generation at a self-service storage facility of
the size proposed is approximately ten (10) trips per hour . Few,
if any land uses, generate this low level of vehicular traffic.
The low level of activity as generated my this use will serve as
.a desirable transitional use between the commercially zoned Apache
Plaza to the east and the apartments (R-4) to the west . All
activity within the complex will be passive in nature with no
noise generating, active functions allowed.
The nature of the contents stored in each individual storage space
is limited contractually by the Rental Agreement with each
Occupant . Items generating a risk to the community are strictly
prohibited. Also, as already mentioned, the vast majority of the
users of the product are residentially oriented storing personal
possessions, furniture ,or seasonal and sporting goods.
, The parcel has never been developed partly because of its narrow
width as compared to the length. Self-service storage is
conducive to the dimensions of the property. Also, this
development will enhance the area by providing an architecturally
pleasing structure accompanied by well maintained landscaping.
The proposed self-service storage facility is desirable at the
requested location as it will provide a service which is in the
interest of public convenience and will contribute to the general
welfare of the community'. Currently, there is no conveniently
located self-service storage facility offering state-of-the art
security and operations to the residents of St. Anthony. The
proposed project will offer the latest in technology insuring the
best product available today and in the future.
The site plan we have submitted for approval incorporates
requirements of both the St. Anthony Zoning Ordinanceand our
internal dictate to construct an economically feasible project.
As the revenue generated by the proposed project is directly .
proportional to the finite amount of space available to rent and
the pricing and space availability of competitive facilities
within the primary market , it is critical that a pleasing and
acceptable facility be constructed while stringent budgetary
guidelines are adhered to. The site plan as submitted will
achieve this goal.
Sincerely,
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David B. Deebach
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF HEARING
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND CONDITIONAL USE
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, April
17 , 1990. Public Hearings begin at 7: 30 P.M. and are held in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall , 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter
northeast corner of the building) . The Planning Commission will
meet to:
Consider a request from Weis Companies, 3601 Minnesota Drive,
Suite 110, Minneapolis , Minnesota, for an amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance to provide for self-service storage as a
specifically listed Conditional Use in a Commercial District.
Upon approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment, applicant is
seeking a conditional use in a "C" , commercial district for
construction of a self-service storage facility to be located
on 2 . 5 acres adjacent to the northwest corner of Apache Plaza.
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
April 4 , 1990
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Dr. Philip Broderson Richard Anderson David Mikkelson
2509 Silver Lane 2513 Silver Lane 2601 Silver Lane
St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MN 55421 St. Anthony, MH 55421
Kenneth Howey Joseph Rosinek Henry Borg
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Thomas D. Burt, -City Manager
I T EM : SETBACK VARIANCE REQUEST, JAMES PIRINO, 2917 - 33RD AVE. N.E.
The applicants, James and Harriet Pirino, 2917 - 33rd Avenue N.E. are
requesting a front yard variance of 20 feet from the average front yard
setback ( 53 feet 4 inches) of the two adjacent properties.
The applicant moved a home into St. Anthony from . The original plan
which was submitted. to the building department (Exhibit A) showed the
construction of the garage on the west side of the property equal to the
setback of the two adjacent properties. During the week of March 5th,
Mr. Hamer, the Public Works Director) observed the applicant had begun
construction of the foundation for the garage in the front of the home.
Mr. Hamer subsequently stopped construction of the garage. On March 23 ,
1990, the applicant submitted plans (Exhibit B) for the construction of
the garage on the front of the home.
Mr. Hamer has allowed the applicant to finish the garage foundation so
that they will be able to move forward on grading the lot and finish
work on the home. The applicant understands that all of the block work
is at his own risk (Exhibit C) and it may be ordered out, pending the
outcome of his request.
The ordinance states a front yard must have a depth of at least thirty
(30) feet or equal to the average front yard of the two adjacent lots.
The neighboring homes on the east and west sides of the applicants have
a setback of 5314" . Staff is not aware of precedence ever being
established for a similar request. There are homes in the City that
have garages that extend in front of the setbacks of the adjacent
properties which have been grandfathered in. In the area damaged by the
tornado, there are some new homes that do have garages which extend in
front of the setbacks of adjacent structures. Homes damaged during the
storm were permitted to rebuild on their original foundations.
The applicant does have enough room to construct a single car garage on
the west side of his home that would not require a variance and there is
also space in the back yard for a garage.
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PETITION FOR VARIANCE
Applicant: 3 Z-ra5 I �. r F���r, T— l- ��. ,':.� Phone: = 5 -e,/ / 7 2
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Status of applicant owner-' buyer, renter, agent, etc. ) : C��inFl-
Street address and/or le al de_ scra ption of roperty petitio ed for
variance: ��4/ 7 `fieye /1( '. ( �1cam• 7�fr--
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Zoning district in which property is located:
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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.
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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 ,
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, April
17 , 1990. Public Hearings begin at 7 : 30 P.M. and are held in the
Council Chambers of the City Hall , 3301 Silver. Lake Road (enter
northeast corner of the building) ._ The Planning Commission will
meet to:
Consider a request from James and Harriet Pirino, 2917 - 33rd
Avenue N.E. to allow a 33 foot front yard setback from the
average front yard of the two adjacent ' lots of 53 feet ( 20
foot variance) .
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
April 4, 1990
James Storch Dr.Russell Engstrom Dr.• Thomas Emond
3322 Belden Drive 3326 Belden Drive 3330 Belden Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Nancy Morin Richard Porter Arthur J. Smith
3331 Belden Drive 3329 Belden Drive 3321 Belden Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Donald Anderson John E. Hensel Nativity Lutheran Church
3319 Belden Drive 3317 Belden Drive 3312 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
W. H. McPherson Edward Glockzin George Wynn
3320 Silver Lake Road 3216 Silver Lake Road 3212 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Steven Rekuski C. A. Clift William Karkula
3215 Silver Lake Road 2815-33rd Ave. N.E. 2901-33rd Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Arnold Bauer Gary Schafer Michael Shun
2905-33rd Ave. N.E. 2909-33rd Ave. N.E. 2913-33rd Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
James McNulty Leroy S. Peleske Thomas Allen
2921-33rd Ave. N.E. 2812-33rd Ave. N.E. 2900-33rd Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Charles Chambers Arnold Carlson Norman Nafstad
2904-33rd Ave. N.E. 2908-33rd Ave. N.E. 2912-33rd Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Janaz Bren Lael Pfeifer Robert Meyer
2916-33rd Ave. N.E. 2920-33rd Ave. N.E. 3000-33rd Ave. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Bruce Anderson K. N. Ugargol James McConville
2901 Hilldale 2905 Hilldale 2909 Hilldale
-'St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
Larry Tracey Roman Hentges Paul Gabler
2913 Hilldale 2917 Hilldale 2921 Hilldale
St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418 St. Anthony, MN 55418
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split level dwellings which have finished rooms on the lowest level
may consider the area of those rooms towards the first floor area
minimums, provided they are in compliance with the building code.
5. Front Yard-There shall be a front yard having a depth of at least
thirty feet or equal to the average front yard of the two adjacent
lots measured from the front lot line.
6. Side Yards
a. Dwellings shall have two side yards the total width of which
shall not be less than fifteen feet with a minimum side lot width
of five feet.
b. A side yard adjacent to a street shall not measure less than
thirty feet in width.
7. Rear Yard-There shall be a rear yard measuring in depth a distance
equal to 20% of the depth of the entire lot but in no case less than
twenty-five feet.
Subdivision 6. General Regulations
Additional regulations are set forth in Section 12.
SECTION 5
1140 FAMILY P,ESIDE:CE DISTRICT R-2
Subdivision 1. Purpose
1. To Provide for areas which are" best suited for a higher density
of usage than single family residential; and/or
2. As a transitional use district from commercial and/or industrial
districts to single fairily residential-districts.
Subdivisicn 2. Permitted Uses
Within anv R-2 Residence District, no building or land shall be used
except for one of the following uses:
1. Any use permitted in Section 4, Subdivision 2, as regulated therein.
2. Two family detached dwellings.
Subdivision 3. ' Permitted Conditional Uses
Within any R-2 Residence District, no structure or land shall be used
for the following uses except by Conditional Use Permit:
I. Any use permitted in Section 4, Subdivision 3.
Subdivision S. Permitted Accessory Uses
Within any R=2 Residence District no accessory uses are permitted
except:
1. Any accessory use permitted in Section 4 , Subdivision 4.
Subdivision 5. Building Height, Lot Area, Bulk and Placement Regulations
1. Height-Ko dwelling hereafter erected or altered shall exceed the
lesser of two stories or twenty-five feet.
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