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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
JUNE 21 , 1994
7:00 P.M.
City Council Chambers
I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF MAY 17, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
IV. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNCIL'S
JULY 12, 1994 REGULAR MEETING.
V. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
A. Karen Rosar, for 4000 Silver Lake Road, conditional use permit.
B. Belair Builders, Inc. for 3901-09 Silver Lake Road, ground sign
variance.
VI. MISCELLANEOUS.
A. Ground signs.
B. Discussion of development of a policy for fences to be built on corner
lots.
VII. ADJOURNMENT.
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3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
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5 May 17, 1994
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7 Chair Gondorchin opened the meeting at 8:01 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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9 Commissioners Present: Gondorchin, Faust, Thompson, Bergstrom, Horst, Makowske.
10 Commissioner Franzese arrived at 8:24 P.M.
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12 Also present: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
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14 Commissioner Makowske noted that he would not participate during Agenda Item #6 since he is
15 related to the persons involved and is helping with the project. He will step down at that time for
16 that portion of the meeting.
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18 APPROVAL OF APRIL 19, 1994 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.
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20 Motion by Makowske and seconded by Thompson, to approve the April 19, 1994 Planning
21 Commission minutes with the following changes:.
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3 Page 2, line 5: Change "pre-determined" to "pre-approved".
4 Page 7, line 37: Change "Makowske" to "Gondorchin".
25 Page 8, line 36: Add "to" after "suggested".
2G Page 10, line 15: Change "Bennett's" to "Beckman's"
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28 Motion carried unanimously.
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3o DESIGNATION OF COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JUNE 14, 1994 CITY
31 COUNCIL MEETING.
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33 Commissioner Bergstrom will represent the Planning Commission'at the City Council's June 14,
34 1994 meeting.
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36 PUBLIC HEARINGS
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38 Paul and Susan Johnson, 2800-36th Avenue N E fence variance request
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40 Chair Gondorchin opened the public hearing at 8:05 P.M. for a petition for a fence variance request
41 for Paul and Susan Johnson, 2800-36th Avenue N.E. Notices of the public hearing had been
42 published in the St. Anthony Bulletin on May 4, 1994 and mailed to property owners within 200 feet
43 of the subject property and no letters against the request were received.
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5 Staff Report
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7 Interim City Manager Lary Hamer told the Commissioners that this is a request for a six foot fence
8 forward to the front yard setback. The lot is an "odd" lot with a 20 foot back yard, which makes it
9 difficult to put a fenced in area there. The 6 foot fence would come to the front yard setback holding
10 it back from the road's right-of-way line. Mr. Johnson stated that they were also asking to have their
11 side yard designated as a back yard. This would let them have the normal function of a back yard.
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14 Interim City Manager Hamer stated that the normal corner lot size is 90 feet; the Johnson's house
15 is facing 36th Avenue N.E., so the configuration is odd.
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17 Commissioner Makowske asked Interim City Manager Hamer if the Commission can define front
18 versus side yards. Hamer replied that the Commission could recommend to the City Council to do
19 so and that this type of action has precedence.
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21 Commissioner Horst asked if this was a unique situation. Interim City Manager Hamer stated that
22 the Johnsons have a 90 foot frontage, and an average back yard is 130 feet by 90 feet. The Johnson
23 lot has 130 feet at the front of the house and 75 feet at the side of the house,which is usually the long
24 end of the lot so the house is sitting in an unusual way. Horst stated that he had seen the site, and
25 it seems to be the only one with the house facing 36th Avenue N.E.. Hamer stated that the house
26 across the street is set facing that street, and other houses are also facing it. The Johnson's house
27 should have faced Harding.
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29 Commissioner Faust stated the house should have faced the 90 foot side of the lot. Further, he felt
30 that there are two variance requests,one for designation of having the fence in the side yard setback
31 and one for the height of the fence. Interim City Manager Hamer stated that the fence height is
32 related to the setback. The fence cannot be placed forward to the setback and be more than four feet
33 high, and the Johnsons are asking for a six foot fence. Faust asked if the back yard fence can be 6
34 feet high. Hamer stated that a fence from the front setback to the rear of the property can be six feet
35 in height.
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37 Commissioner Faust asked if the fence would go from lot line to lot line on 36th Avenue N.E.. Mr.
38 Johnson responded that what is allowed is fifteen feet from the curb or thirty.feet from the center of
39 the road. Hamer stated that the drawing shows the lot but not the city right-of-way. Commissioner
40 Faust asked how many feet beyond the house the fence extended. Mr. Johnson indicated it was 30
41 feet. Faust asked if that was 30 feet from the front of the house and Commissioner Bergstrom asked
42 if that was from the street. The fence will be 15 feet from the street. Hamer stated that owners are
43 allowed to put a fence up to the right-of-way,the only difference is the height. They are allowed to
44 put a 4 foot fence up without a variance. Chair Gondorchin verified that the issue is the height of •
45 the fence, not the placement. When Faust asked Mr. Johnson why he wanted a 6 foot fence rather
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5 than a 4 foot fence, Mr. Johnson replied that this would provide more privacy and would make the
6 fence uniform. Mr. Johnson stated his request is for the side yard to be designated as his back yard
7 so he can erect a 6 foot fence.
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9 The public hearing was closed at 8:20 P.M.
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11 Commissioner Thompson stated he drove by the property and that the posts were in. The property
12 is beautifully maintained and he thinks Mr. Johnson will maintain the fence the same way.
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14 Commissioner Faust noted that the three conditions required to grant a variance have not been met.
15 He pointed out that this same issue came up in a concept review for the property on 37th and Silver
16 Lake Road. and the Commission did not recommend approval of that request. Faust indicated he
17 is in favor of recommending the Council decline this request.
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19 Commissioner Makowske wondered if a hardship would be shown if, under the code, the rear yard
20 must have a depth equal to the greater of 20% of the depth line of the entire lot or 25 feet. Chair
21 Gondorchin stated that according to the strict letter of the law he would have to agree with
22 Commissioner Faust than justification of this variance is difficult. He doesn't believe that strict
G3 enforcement in this case would create an undue hardship to the owner. Gondorchin added that
24 Faust's example of the house on 37th is a good one. On that case,these conditions are unique to the
25 individual lot.
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27 Commissioner Horst said that if the house was oriented to the other houses on 36th Avenue N.E.,
28 the area of the proposed fencing would be the back yard and the fence would then be in compliance.
29 Horst stated that currently it does not appear to be a reasonable back yard. and that there are peculiar
30 physical surroundings.
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32 Commissioner Franzese said there is precedence in the City. The interpretation as to the front of the
33 house determines the yard. Commissioner Horst asked if there is a precedent for changing the
34 designation of the yard and Hamer stated there is. Franzese stated that if this is not in the ordinance,
35 it was intended to be in there for that interpretation and that this request is about interpretation.
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37 Commissioner Horst felt that if there is precedence where the yard can be redesignated, there
38 shouldn't be a problem. Horst asked if the ordinance designates 6 feet for all but the front yard fence,
39 could the side yard fence be 6 feet. Chair Gondorchin stated that the fence from the front setback
40 to the front of the house could only be four feet.
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42 Mr. Johnson said he applied for a variance for a 6 foot fence to the side yard setback. Chair
43 Gondorchin stated the issue is the side yard designation. Commissioner Makowske and
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4 Commissioner Faust again discussed changing the designation, and the two-part nature of the
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5 variance request. Makowske stated that the Commission should first deal with the height issue. If
6 the height issue fails, it then becomes an issue of changing yard designations.
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8 Chair Gondorchin stated that no letters against the fence have been received. Commissioner
9 Franzese stated that if the front of the house is interpreted to be facing Coolidge for setback
10 purposes, no variance would be needed for the height of the proposed fence.
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12 Motion by Franzese, seconded by Horst to recommend the City Council designate the side yard as
13 the backyard for the purpose of the fence height for Paul and Sue Johnson, 2800-36th Avenue N.E..
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15 Commissioner Faust wondered how people can be told this is logical. Chair Gondorchin stated there
16 is no legal or logical reason to support the motion. Commissioner Franzese requested to include the
17 following in the motion: the topography of the current back yard prevents usage as the house is
18 currently sited. This would relieve an undue hardship caused via City Ordinance.
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20 Chair Gondorchin reviewed the motion: to recommend Council approval of Coolidge as the front
21 - yard,which makes the height variance a moot point. The Commission is also asking that the City
22 re-examine codes and past presidence regarding interpretation of side .yards and front yards.
23 Furthermore, the topography has made the backyard of limited use and has created an undue
24 hardship.
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26 Hamer stated that the current house is a nonconforming use- it is not in step with today's rules and
27 regulations. The nonconforming use will exist as long as the house is there. If the house were to be
28 damaged, removed, rehabilitated, etc., that nonconforming use would be addressed at that time.
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30 Commissioner Thompson asked how long the Johnsons had owned the property. Mr.Johnson stated
31 that they owned it for 14 months.
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33 Commissioner Franzese asked to add nonconforming use with an abnormal lot size to her motion.
34 Chair Gondorchin stated that the motion had been made and seconded. Commissioner Horst
35 withdrew his second to the motion. Chair Gondorchin requested a second to the motion. None was
36 received.
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38 The motion failed due to lack of a second.
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40 Commissioner Bergstrom stated that he has no problem in the areas of aesthetics and safety if the
41 fence is 6 feet in height. However, in keeping with the mission of the Commission, he cannot
42 recommend the variance. Chair Gondorchin asked for a recommendation from the Commission.
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44 Motion by Faust, seconded by Bergstrom to recommend the Council deny the request for a fence
45 variance from Paul Johnson,2800- 36th Avenue N.E.because the three conditions in the Minnesota
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5 voting on the project,the conditional use or the variances, and that this is a concept review prior to
6 getting a developer and to find out if any objections are present before proceeding. He corrected
7 some items on his letter of May 9th, they are: zoning changes from R4 to R3; density changed
8 from thirteen to twenty-three units,not twenty-eight as stated in the letter; under the conditional use
9 permit, the townhouses would be owner-occupied; under the variances,the front yard setback from
to 30 feet to 20 feet and the back yard setback from 40 feet to 20 feet to maximize land use and to
11 provide more green and common areas to deal with the unusual topography and lot configuration.
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13 Mr. Makowske stated the shape of the land is unusual which makes it difficult to put the units in
14 without the variances; the alley is privately owned and is a waste of property behind the buildings
15 now. If parking lots and driveways are added the coverage will exceed the required 50 percent. They
16 anticipate one identification sign near the driveway entry and possibly directional signage to identify
17 the buildings locations. The St. Anthony Development and Redevelopment Task Force has this
18 property on their list. Handouts regarding the alleys were distributed to the Commissioners.
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20 Mr. Makowske was asked to clarify the status of the proposed buildings. He stated they would be
21 for sale,and that there would be no rentals. Commissioner Faust asked the price range of the units.
22 Mr. Makowske stated about $100,000. Commissioner Faust asked why the density was lowered
23 from twenty-eight to twenty-three. Mr.Makowske stated that the first proposal for the condominium •
24 building was scrapped, and all the new units would be uniform. Commissioner Faust asked what
25 the new plan is and Mr. Makowske responded that the drawing the Commissioners have is only a
26 concept;the number of bedrooms and garages is not set yet. Faust asked if the owners have talked
27 with the neighbors. Mr. Makowske stated they had and the neighbors were in favor of the site being
28 developed. Faust asked if the neighbors knew that townhouses were being planned for the site and
29 Mr.Makowske stated the neighbors did not know that because the owners still don't know what will
30 be going in there.
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32 Chair Gondorchin stated he doesn't like variances for new construction and that he is not in favor
33 of rental property in that location. Gondorchin asked how many buildings are being proposed.
34 Interim City Manager Hamer stated that there would be six buildings. Commissioner Thompson
35 commented that even finding the property is currently difficult because of the brush.
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37 Commissioner Franzese asked for a history of the current houses. Mr. Makowske stated that they
38 were single family homes. The 1800's house had been purchased by his parents while he was away
39 during the war. The building itself is stone and lime blocks, substantial but old. Chair Gondorchin
40 asked if complete demolition was planned versus upgrading. Mr. Makowske stated yes, and a small
41 retaining wall would be built on the street side. Hamer distributed a copy of the current plat to the
42 Commissioners. Commissioner Thompson asked if the rest of the buildings were owner-occupied.
43 Mr. Makowske stated they were.
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5 statutes cannot be met. Faust noted that the Commission has to comply with the Minnesota statutes;
6 no variance of this nature has occurred during his tenure on the Commission;there are no compelling
7 reasons for a 6 foot fence height rather than a 4 foot fence; a 4 foot fence would give the family
8 privacy and maintain safety for the fancily and others who use the street.
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10 Commissioner Franzese stated that she feels a 6 foot fence would be safer than a 4 foot fence. She
11 stated that staff will have the opportunity to research this issue. Commissioner Makowske asked
12 Commissioner Faust if he would amend the motion so that if some legitimate route can be found
13 through the code,the City staff would be able to take that into consideration with regard to further
14 requests. Commissioner Faust stated that he would not accept that as an amendment, however, as
15 the variance process continues,and more information is received between now and the City Council
16 meeting, he assumes that that will happen. Chair Gondorchin asked for a vote on the motion.
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18 Aye: Makowske, Bergstrom, Faust, Horst
19 Nay: Thompson, Franzese
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21 Motion carried.
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D_2 3 Chair Gondorchin suggested that Mr. Johnson attend the June 14th Council meeting.
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25 Commissioner Makowske stepped down from the Commission at this time and left the room. Chair
26 Gondorchin announced the concept review for MAKO,Inc..
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28 Staff Report
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30 Interim City Manager Hamer stated that the concept review being presented tonight is for the
31 MAKO, Inc. properties, represented by Mr. Chet Makowske. The property would need to be
32 rezoned from R2 to R4 for possible development. The owners want to be reasonably sure they will
33 be able to rezone before they proceed. In addition,there would be a need for variances for front and
34 back yard setbacks.
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36 Commissioner Franzese inquired about the alley involved. Interim City Manger Hamer stated that
37 the alley is privately owned by the property owners, the City has never had control of that alley,
38 and that the alley would be removed. Another entrance/exit into the complex is part of the concept
39 review. Commissioner Horst asked why the request is to change the zoning to R4 and not R3.
40 Hamer explained that that was due to the population density of a townhouse structure. Hamer stated
41 that the original concept was for one structure,which would have been R4, but they are now asking
42 for townhouse zoning, which is R3.
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D4 Chet Makowske spoke to the Commission,representing Don Makowske, Elaine Olson, who owns
45 the third property,and himself. He stated that he understands the Commission will not be actually
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5 Commissioner Bergstrom stated he is generally cautious about changing zoning, but it might be a
6 better use in this instance. Commissioner Thompson stated he was in favor of the rezoning.
7 Conunissioner Franzese stated that looking at the unusual dimensions, R3 was a much better use
8 of the land. Commissioner Horst stated he had seen the property,and would consider R2 rather than
9 R3 zoning. Horst stated one concern is that it may be difficult to get out of the drive, and the drive
10 would be hard to find unless the road was improved.
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12 Commissioner Chris Makowske returned at this time.
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14 Miscellaneous
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16 Interim City Manager Hamer stated that regarding the 37th Avenue (Stop N Go) issue, the owner
17 withdrew his request.
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19 Commissioner Bergstrom stated he had heard from Mr. Jake Cadwallader regarding signage. Hamer
20 stated that Mr. Cadwallader doesn't have to remove the frame. Hamer indicated he has been dealing
21 with this property's temporary-sign since the business opened. The sign is nonconforming, and the
22 owner has had several letters from the City regarding this. The owner does not have a permit for the
23 sign. Hamer stated he has written the owner four letters in two years. Bergstrom asked about a
24 historical grace period. Hamer stated that the owner has indicated he will comply but never does.
25 The owner has not removed the temporary sign and Hamer said he is about ready to issue-a citation.
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27 Commissioner Thompson stated he had read about the financial problems of Apache Plaza. Hamer
28 indicated he understands that Cub's, lawyers and Apache's, lawyers are meeting, NewMarket is
29 leaving,and there will possibly be a Knox lumber on the north side of the mall. This will probably
30 be.settled by October. Hamer stated the Cub store could be an 85,000 square foot store.
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32 Commissioner Makowske indicated he had attended.the last Economic Development/Redevelopment
33 meeting. The Task Force has prioritized undeveloped and underdeveloped lots and is discussing
34 proposed uses.
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36 Motion by Franzese, second by Makowske to adjourn the meeting at 10:17 P.M.
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38 Motion carried unanimously.
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41 Respectfully submitted,
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44 Lois J. Bjelke .
45 Secretary
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5 Chair Gondorchin discussed parking spaces. Mr. Makowske stated that their developer, Schotzlein,
6 couldn't make this meeting, but would have more information on the proposal. Commissioner
7 Franzese stated that this was an exciting project, and would increase the City's tax base.
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9 Commissioner Bergstrom asked about the property being on the Economic
10 Development/Redevelopment list. Interim City Manager Hamer stated that the property was not on
11 the Top Ten as an immediate priority. Commissioner Horst stated that this was an exciting proposal
12 but the Commission needs more information. He asked Hamer if the new drive would be a City
13 street. Mr. Hamer said it would be a private drive.
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15 Faust counted twenty-three units and twelve parking spaces, which he doesn't feel is going to be
16 enough as required by ordinance. Also at issue is the two-car garages because the City is currently
17 against single-car garages in new developments. Mr. Makowske said they had planned on enclosed
18 garages for one car and parking. Faust stated a whole new ordinance was created to allow for older
19 houses with single garages. Mr. Makowske said he will pass these concerns on to the developer.
20 who will be at the next meeting. Chair Gondorchin indicated the unresolved issues are: visitor
21 parking, double garages, reduction in density to avoid variances and increasing the green space, as
22 well'as more detailed plans. Commissioner Faust suggested that the owners look at the Harsted
23 development, which was one the Commission found acceptable. The Fire Chief should drive
2 4 through the area checking for ingress and egress of the property. Chair Gondorchin noted the green
25 space in the drawing is just at the circumference of the property.
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27 Commissioner Franzese asked Mr. Makowske about the target dates and population of the project.
28 Mr. Makowske said that originally they designed condominiums in front, but the owners didn't like
29 that so it was redone quickly last week. Commissioner Bergstrom asked their roles as property
30 owners. Mr. Makowske stated that they had sold the property and had to repossess it: Over the
31 twelve years the other owners had it the property became run down. Mr. Makowske and his brother
32 Don live behind the property and hope to turn it into something nice. Chair Gondorchin asked about
33 the Makowske's alternatives if the zoning is not changed. Mr. Makowske indicated the houses are
34 obviously old,the six-plex was built in 1952,the farmhouse in the 1800's. Chair Gondorchin asked
35 about selling the lots as is and Mr. Makowske responded that the land is worth more than the
36 buildings. Commissioner Horst asked if all of the rentals were rented now. Mr. Makowske stated
37 they are. Horst asked what would happen to the current rental occupants if the development
38 proceeds. Mr. Makowske stated the renters would be given a thirty-day notice and possibly receive
39 some rent support.
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41 Gondorchin asked Interim City Manager Hamer if R2 zoning can have multiple family with fewer
42 homes. The Interim City Manager stated yes, that that was the zoning for double bungalow type
43 homes, which results in fewer units. Gondorchin commented that these were premium lots.
4 Commissioner Faust stated that lot 20 could be an executive style on the point. He pointed out that
45 2930 Old Highway 8 is currently R1, and the other four lots are zoned R2.
STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 17, 1994
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
ITEM: GROUND SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST FROM BELAIR
BUILDERS FOR THE MEDICAL COMPLEX ON 39TH
AND SILVER LAKE ROAD
The above request is for 48 square feet over the allowable 32 square feet of
total signage. Belair is requesting 40 square feet on on each side of the existing
sign for a total of 80 square feet.
The ordinance states that a total signage area of 32 square feet is permitted, plus
bonuses.
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Date: May 9. 1994
Fee: $100.00
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
Petition for Sign Variance
Applicant: Belair Builders, Inc.
Address: 2200 Old Highway 8, New Brighton, MN Phone: 786-1300
Status of applicant (owner, buyer, renter, agent, etc.): Contractor
Street address and/or legal description of property petitioned for variance:
3901-5 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55421
Zoning district in which property is located:
Request: we request to reconstruct existing new sign. which is unreadahl P _
Our-request is fora 40 sq. ft. sign.
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
iniui rious to other property in the neighborhood or village.
2. A particular hardshig to the applicant would result if the strict letter of the
regulations are adhered to.
3. The conditions upon which the applications for a variance are based are unique !
to the parcel of land for which the variance is sought and are not applicable,
generally, to other property within the same land-use classification.
Signature of Applicant Mark D. Murlowski, C.O.O.
Date: 5-9-94
May-24-1994 12:27 BELAIR 6127860769 P.01%02
B E L A I R
BUILDERS I NC C2023
Mary 24, 1994
Larry Hamer
City of St. Anthony
3301 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MIST 55418
VIA FAX: 781-9323
SUBJECT: Petition for Sign Variance Amendment
St. Anthony Professional Building
3901-9 Silver Lake Road
St. Anthony, MN 55421
Dear Larry:
Our request is for a 48 SF variance, not 40 SF. We calculate the variance thus:
Proposed sign 5 x 8 x 2 sides = 80 SF
Allowable by ordinance 32 SF
Over allowable 44.8 S®F
Also, please allow the following to respond'to the three conditions on the City request form.
Rem 1. The granting of this variance request will not be detrimental to the public welfare or
injurious to other property in any way.
Item 2. The existing sign is a hardship. The sign causes patients to miss locating the
building; it is too small compared to other buildings in the area. Furthermore, the sign is
not symmetrical to the office building; it is ridiculously small. Finally, the owner believes it
is a deterrent to securing additional leases because potential tenants feel the signage is
inadequate.
Item 3. The conditions upon which the application is based is unique because the clients are
usually elderly and require easy identification to find the medical facility. Also, the high
traffic flows on Silver Lake Road are conducive to larger building identifiers. Finally, the
medical profession requires physician names on signage; usually many physicians are part of
these associations.
2200 OLD HIGHWAY 8•NEW BRIGHTON,MINNESOTA 551-12• (612)786-1300•Pax: (612) 786-0769
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
MAY-24-1994 12:-27 BELAIR 6127960769 P.02i02
2
If you have any questions, please call me at 786-1300.
Sincerely,
Mark
Mark D. Murlowski
C.O.O.
MDM:mr
c: Dr. R.R. Hellickson, via fax: 784-3573
Hemu.543
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2200 OLD HIGHWAY 8•NEW BRIGHTON,MINNESOTA 55112• (612) 786-1300•Fax: (612) 786.0769
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ANO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, June 21, 1994,at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast
comer) for the following purpose:
Applicant: Belair Builders, Inc.
Property Address: 3901-09 Silver Lake Road
wProposal: Petition for a ground sign
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
Interim City Manager, 789-8881. Auxiliary aids are available upon request at
least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk_at 789-8881 to make
arrangements.
Larry Hamer
Interim City Manager
Publish: June 8, 1994
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double-faced lit cabinet sign with a gable top. Faces will each be
1-piece, white polycarbonate (break-reslstant); sign.copy and
graphlos will be black vinyl. Sign cabinet and top will be overpainted
to an aluminum-look finish (cleaner and weatherproof). The new
sign will be connected to the existing power supply and mounted •
on existing base. Finally, for protection from bird or animal nesting.
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move a sign, other than those described in Subsection 1400.08.
Subd. 2. Permit Fees. A sign permit fee must be paid in accordance with
Section 615.
Subd. 3. Application For Permit. Every application.for a sign permit must be
accompanied by a sign plan fee in the amount stated in Section 615 and a plan
drawn to scale and including:
(1) The dimensions of the sign and, where applicable, the
dimensions of the wall surface of the building to which it is to be
attached.
(2) The maximum and minimum height of the sign.
(3) The proposed location of the sign in relation to the face of the
building in front of which or above which it is to be erected.
(4) The proposed location of the sign in relation to the boundaries of
the lot upon which it is to be situated.
(5) If the sign is to be illuminated, the technical means by which this
is to be accomplished and the hours of illumination.
(6) Where the sign is to be attached to any existing building, a
diagram or photograph of the face of the building to which the
sign is to be attached.
(7) The name and address of the owner of the sign and the address
of the property where the sign is located.
(8) Where a ground level sign,is proposed with berming, a diagram
showing grade level and dimensions of the berm.
(9) Where a shopping center's comprehensive sign plan is
submitted, the plan must include the location, size, height, color
lighting and orientation of all signs.
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(10) -Where a ground sign plan is submitted, the plan must include
• the location of the sign in relation to the lot lines and the
building height, including any difference from the established
grade, size, color, lighting and hours of illumination.
Subd. 4. Permit Issuance.
(1) Each application must be reviewed for compliance by the City
Manager or the Manager's designee.
(2) If the proposed sign complies with this Chapter, a permit will be
issued within 30 days after the application date.
(3) A sign permit will become null and void if the work for which
the permit was issued has not been completed within one year of
its issuance, or renewed. Application for renewal will consist of
the same procedures as the initial application for permit,
including payment of any fee.
Subd. 5. Shopping Centers/Strip Mall Comprehensive Sign Plan. A
comprehensive plan must be provided for the whole of a shopping center
development. This plan includes the location, size, height, color, lighting
and orientation of all signs, and must be submitted for preliminary plan
approval. When a comprehensive plan is presented, exceptions to the
regulations of this Chapter may be permitted if the sign areas and densities for
the plan as a whole are in conformity with the intent of this Chapter and if
such exception results in an improved relationship between the various parts
of the plan as determined by the Council. Comprehensive Sign Plans will be
reviewed by the City Planning Commission who will forward a
recommendation to the Council on the appropriateness of the proposed plan.
1400.10 Ground Signs. Are permitted in all districts, subject to the following:
Subd. 1. Permit A1212lication. A permit is applied for in accordance with
Subsection 1400.09.
Subd. 2. Height:
(1) The sign does not exceed 5 feet in height , except as permitted
under Subd. 4 of this Subsection.
(2) The berming of a sign location will be considered in the height of
a sign if the berm is more than 3 feet in height.
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(3) For every foot a sign is less than the maximum height permitted,
there will be allowed an additional 4 square feet of sign surface •
area, up to a total of 12 additional square feet.
Subd. 3. Surface Area:
(1) Signs having one copy surface may have up to 20 square feet of
surface area, plus any bonus under Section 1400.10.
(2) Signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up to 32
square feet for all surfaces, plus any bonus under Section 1400.10.
Subd.4. Landscal2in .
(1) Signs which are landscaped in accordance with this Chapter, will
be entitled to a height bonus of 3 feet (total maximum height of 8
feet).
(2) The minimum required landscape area, excluding the pedestal
area to qualify for the height bonus, must be at least 1.5 times the
sign surface area.
! (3) Landscaping must consist of shrubs, plants, rocks or other
decorative materials located around the pedestal.
Subd. 5. Design and Location:
(1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in
construction and should conform.to the material design of the
principal structure.
(2) -Signs must be located at least 15 feet from any, street or other
easement.
(3) To qualify for a permit, the pedestal width of a ground sign must
be at least equal to the sign width.
(4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one
ground sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the structure.
1400.11 Wall Si r�is. The sign surface area of a wall sign may not exceed 15% of the
area of the wall to which it is applied.
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: June 17, 1994
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
ITEM: CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FOR 4000 SILVER LAKE
ROAD
This is a reqquest for a muffler and windshield glass shop at 4000 Silver Lake
Road (the old Mobil Gas Station site). I recommend that if approved, the
following three conditions be incorporated into the Planning_ Commission's
recommendation to the Council:
1) Aesthetic improvement for the structure;
2) Improvements to the landscaping so it resembles the abutting properties';
3) Placement of new driveways.
4) Dumpster enclosures.
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Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions be satisfied
before a conditional use may be authorized. Please respond to these conditions, using
additional sheets, if.necessary.
1) The proposed conditional use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the
zoning district in which it is to be located.
The proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general
elfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious-torrooperty values or
provements in the vicinity.
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.
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Signature of applicant:
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on Tuesday, June 21, 1994, at 7:05 P.M., or as soon thereafter as possible, in
the Council Chambers of the City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road (enter northeast
corner) for the following purpose:
Applicant: Karen Rosar
Property Address: 4000 Silver Lake Road
• Proposal: Request for a conditional use permit to repair
vehicles in a C, Commercial, zone.
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
Interim City Manager, 789-8881. Auxiliary aids are available upon request at
least 96 hours in advance. Please call the City Clerk at 789-8881 to make
arrangements.
Larry Hamer
Interim City Manager
Publish: June 8, 1994
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
3
4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
5
6 MAY 10, 1994
7
8
9 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
10
11 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance was led
12 by Mayor Ranallo.
13
14 H. ROLL CALL
15
16 Council Present: Mayor Ranallo and Councilmembers Marks, Enrooth, Fleming and
17 Wagner.
18
19 Staff Present: Acting City Manager Hamer, City Attorney Soth.
20
21 111. APPROVAL OF MAY 10, 1994, COUNCIL AGENDA
22
Acting City Manager Hamer requested the sanitary sewer on 32nd Avenue N.E. be added
04 to the Agenda under VII Reports, C, number 2. In addition, strike Garceau Hardware &
25 Power Equipment under Presentation of Claims as this is a quotation and not a payable.
26
27 Motion by Enrooth, second from Wagner to approve the May 10, .1994, Agenda as
28 corrected.
29
30 Motion Carried Unanimously
31
32 IV. APPROVAL OF APRIL 26. 1994. BOARD OF REVIEW CONTINUATION MINUTES
33
34 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the April 26, 1994, Board of Review
35 Continuation Minutes.
36
37 Motion Carried Unanimously
38
39 APPROVAL OF APRIL 26. 1994. COUNCIL MINUTES
40
41 Motion by Fleming, second by,Wagner to approve the April 26, 1994, Council Minutes
42 with the following change:
43
City of St. Anthony
Council Minutes, May 10, 1994 '
Page 2
1 Page 2: Strike "Motion by Marks, second by Fleming, to approve this variance
2 with the same bindings as the Planning Commission. No vote was taken
3 on this motion.".
4
5 Motion Carried Unanimously,
6
7 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS
8
9 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following license/permit applications:
10
11 Contractors License:
12
13 Big-A Service, Minneapolis, MN
14 Palani Construction Inc., Minneapolis, MN
15 Bernie Zebro Cement Company, Minneapolis, MN
16
17 Garbage Haulers License:
18
19 Waste Management - Blaine •
20
21 Motion Carried Unanimously
22
23 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS
24
25 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following claims:
26
27 B. Calgon Carbon Corporation in the following amounts:
28 1. $35,261.80
29 2. $35,279.60
30 C. Dorsey &Whitney in the amount of $1,575.45 for legal services rendered through
31 March 31, 1994.
32 D. Hance & LeVahn, Ltd. in the amount of $2,400.00 for prosecution services
33 rendered.
34 E. Stuart Bonniwell in the amount of $6,000.00 for auditing the City's financial
35 records.
36 F. Brimeyer Group, Inc. in the amount of $3,666.00 as progress payment in the City
37 Manager Search.
38 G. Verified claims, 4 pages, as submitted by the Finance Director.
39
40 Motion Carried Unanimously •
41
City of St. Anthony
. Council Minutes, May 10, 1994
Page 3
1 VII. REPORTS
2
3 A. Mayr
4
5 Mayor Ranallo received several letters concerning recycling, one of which was from
6 Mirror Lake residents stating that they wanted to keep the Recycling Center open because
7 they do not have recycling at the townhomes. The hauler will not pick up plastic, etc..
8 Mr. Hamer stated he would check with Mirror Lake because the license requirements are
9 such that the.contractors must pick up recycling a minimum of once a week.
10
11 Mayor Ranallo said that Vince Ella who owns a home on Belden Drive indicated that
12 water was backing up into the area. Vince Ella, as well as a neighbor, has a retaining wall
13 which is now caving in from the water. They would like the wall to be replaced. Mayor
14 Ranallo requested Mr. Hamer to check into this matter.
15
16 B. Council
17
18 Councilmember Wagner attended the Apache Merchants' Association meeting and Dennis
Cavanaugh, whose company manages Apache Plaza, was present to make a statement
about Cub Foods. At the meeting, Cavanaugh said that SuperValu was confident of the
21 agreement between SuperValu and New Market and that lawyers for the two are finalizing
22 an agreement. The Merchants at Apache Plaza were very enthusiastic at this news.
23
24 Councilmember Fleming said she received a call from residents on Croft Drive and 31st
25 Avenue N.E. concerning standing water. She stated Mr. Hamer was informed of this.
26 Fleming distributed copies of Library Task Force actions. She asked that if anyone has
27 any helpful ideas, to let her know. The Task Force decided they would rotate attendance
28 at the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners meetings to stay on top of Commission
29 activities.
30
31 Councilmember Marks had no report.
32
33 Councilmember Enrooth_ indicated he had received a call from a resident about closing the
34 Recycling Center. The caller suggested residents use plastic cards. Enrooth stated that
35 there is some opposition to closing the Center. He reported on Clean Up Day and thanked
36 everyone involved with this successful_ project. The City took in $2,800.00 for scrap
37 metal and provided a service for the community. He appreciated having members of the
38 Environmental Quality/Recycling Task Force there to monitor what was being dropped
39 off.
City of St. Anthony
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Page 4
1 C. Interim City Manager.
2
3 Hamer requested that discussion of rezoning the Lowry Grove Trailer Park be included
4 on the Work Session agenda for May 31st.
5
6 Mayor Ranallo said ordinarily the Work Session is held on the first Tuesday evening of
7 the month but because the League of Minnesota Cities Conference is scheduled that week,
8 the Work Session will be held on May 31st at 7:00 P.M..
9
10 • Police Services for the City of Falcon Heights. Police Chief Dick Engstrom presented the
11 proposal whereby the St. Anthony Police Department would provide police services for
12 the City of Falcon Heights. The proposal projects substantial savings in each one of the
13 budgets for the first year. The start-up costs for officers was discussed as well as hiring .
14 and testing processes. Costs for uniforms, insurance, holiday pay, salaries and
15 unemployment was reviewed. Chief Engstrom stated he would hire four officers at the
16 same time but start two officers immediately and two the first of the year. If the need
17 arose to lay off officers, the City would have enough revenues to cover any unemployment
18 costs. He stated Falcon Heights and Lauderdale desire an agreement for every two or
19 three years and that that would mean there would have to be some kind of Contingency •
20 Fund or Surcharge written into these Agreements to offset any fluctuation in the economy,
21 especially in costs to the City. Mayor Ranallo stated he would like a two year contract
22 with an opener for the third year.
23
24 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the two year proposal for policing
25 services with the City of Falcon Heights, with a 3% increase the second year. City
26 Attorney Soth was directed to draft the Agreement.
27
28 Motion Carried Unanimously
29
30 • Midwest Asphalt.
31
32 Hamer stated that after the sanitary sewer was televised, the magnitude of the sewer line
33 problems on 32nd Avenue N.E. was discovered. Because of this, Mr. Hamer
34 recommended that work on the sewer lines be done in conjunction with the road
35 reconstruction. Council approval of this recommendation is required because a Change
36 Order on the contract with the contractor doing the street and sewer improvements would
37 need to be added.
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City of St. Anthony
Council Minutes, May 10, 1994
Page 5
1 Motion by Wagner, second by Marks to direct Interim City Manager Hamer to proceed
2 with obtaining the Change Order for the installation of 600 feet of sanitary sewer line
3 along 32nd Avenue N.E..
4 Motion Carried Unanimously
5
6 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
7
8 IX. NEW BUSINESS
9
10 A. Award quotation for purchase of a lawn mower. Interim City Manager Hamer
11 recommended the low bid from M.T.I. for $13,842.87 of the three proposals.
12
13 Motion by Marks, second by Fleming to accept the M.T.I. bid for the purchase of
14 a lawn mower in the amount of$13,842.87.
15
16 Motion Carried Unanimously
17
18 B. Resolution 94-033, regarding rental lease for Minnesota Swimming.
Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve a rental lease with Minnesota
21 Swimming.
22
23 Motion Carried Unanimously
24
25 C. Resolution 94-034, regarding rental lease for Aga Khan.
26
27 Interim City Manager Hamer stated the Aga Khan requested a two year lease
28 because they feel their Council would give them money to carpet the rental space.
29 Mr. Hamer said he spoke with their representative and informed him there is a
30 possibility the building would be demolished and that they understood this may
31 happen. Councilmember Marks stated on Page 1, Article 2: Terms, the lease
32 should be changed to read "twenty-four (24) months".
33
34 Motion by-Marks, second by Wagner to approve the rental lease with Aga Khan
35 Cultural Center with-the change on Page 1 of the lease.
36
37 Motion Carried Unanimously
38 D. Recycling Center.
39
Mayor Ranallo stated the Council and staff have all received letters concerning the
Recycling Center. He reiterated his earlier statement that every rubbish hauler in
City of St. Anthony
Council Minutes, May 10, 1994 •
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1 St. Anthony is required to pick up recyclables. Councilmember Enrooth
2 interjected that there were no exceptions and it is one of the conditions to be
3 approved for a license in the City. Bob Patterson, 3761 Foss Road, addressed the
4 Council. He is a new member-of the Environmental Quality/Recycling Task
5 Force. Mr. Patterson agreed that there is reason to close the Recycling Center but
6 with all of the apartments, townhomes and condominiums, there wouldn't be much
7 chance for those residents to continue to recycle easily. Mr. Patterson indicated
8 he lives in the Fosston Townhomes and their rubbish hauler is Waste Management
9 of Blaine. At present, they have rubbish pick up two days a week and no pick up
10 of recyclables. After a meeting with Waste Management, the agreement was that
11 the rubbish haulers would pick up rubbish and recyclables one day a week. He
12 feels that everybody, whether townhomes or apartments, should be able to
13 recycle. Mayor Ranallo was of the opinion that if the haulers want to pick up
14 rubbish twice a week, that was all right, however they must pick up recycling
15 without any additional charge a minimum of once a week. Mayor Ranallo
16 suggested staff investigate the situation at the Fosston Townhomes and the.Council
17 table this issue until their May 24th meeting.
18
19 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to table closure of the Recycling Center until. •
20 the May 24th Council meeting.
21
22 Motion Carried Unanimously
23
24 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None.
25
26 XI. ADJOURNMENT
27
28 Motion by Enrooth, second by Fleming to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M.
29
30 Motion Carried Unanimously
31
32 Respectfully Submitted
33
34 Karen Long, Council Secretary
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38 Mayor Clarence Ranallo
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40 ATTEST •
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 MAY 24, 1994
4 1. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
5 The meeting was called to order and the_Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor
6 Ranallo-at 7:00 P.M..
7 H. ROLL CALL.
8 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Fleming, and Wagner.
9 Staff Present: Larry Hamer, Interim City Manager
10 Roger Larson, Finance Director
11 William Soth, City. Attorney
12 III. APPROVAL OF MAY 24, 1994 COUNCIL AGENDA.
13 Motion by Marks, seconded by Wagner to approve the May 24, 1994 Council agenda
as presented.
15 Motion carried unanimously.
16 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 10, 1994 COUNCIL MINUTES.
17 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to approve the May 10, 1994 Council minutes
18 with the following change:
19 Page 3, line 36: Insert "including" between 12,800.00" and "scrap".
20 Motion carried unanimously.
21 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS.
22 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve the following licenses:
23 Garbage Haulers:
24 Walter's Rubbish, Blaine, MN
25 Vasko Rubbish Removal, Inc., St. Paul, MN
26 Aagard Environmental, Eagan, MN
Vending Machine:
Bernick's Full Line Vending
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4 Multiple Dwelling:
5 3820 Macalaster Drive, Frances Sandberg
6 3200-3225 Diamond 8 Terrace, Northern Gopher Enterprises
7 Equinox Apartments/Sentinel Management
8 3804 Highcrest Road/Metes & Bounds Management
9 Contractors:
10 Card Construction, St. Paul, MN
11 Motion carried unanimously-
12 Motion by Fleming, seconded by Wagner to approve the following temporary 3.2 beer
13 permits for consumption in City parks:
14 Patricia Fagerlee (Robertson family picnic), June 11, 1994, Central Park
15 Karen Leivian (Leivian family picnic), June 18, 1994, Central Park
16 Patricia Fagerlee (Kravitz family picnic), June 16, 1994, Central Park
17 Councilmember Enrooth noted that the same person had applied for two different dates
18 which had not occurred in the past. Councilmember Fleming pointed out that it was
19 two different family picnics and Mr. Hamer indicated that Ms. Fagerlee would not
20 receive her deposit until after'the second picnic date.
21 Voting on the motion:
22 Aye: Ranallo, Fleming, Wagner, and Enrooth
23 Nay: Marks
24 Motion carried.
25 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS.
26 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to approve payment of the following claims:
27 A. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc.
28 Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. for engineering services from March 27
29 to April 30, 1994 in the amount of$1,781.20.
30 B. Verified Claims,
31 Four pages of verified claims as presented by the Finance Director.
32 Motion carried unanimously.
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3 May 24, 1994
4 VII. NEW BUSINESS.
5 A. Resolution 94-036 - Award sale of$525.000 street improvement bonds.
6 Bob Thistle, from Springsted, Inc., the City's financial advisors, was present to
7 make recommendation and answer any questions pertaining to the improvement
8 bonds. He distributed a sheet which indicated that five bids had been received
9 and his recommendation was to award the bid to the lowest bidder, John G.
10 Kinnard & Company Incorporated, with an interest rate of 5.6972 percent and
11 approve Resolution 94-036. The Council had no questions.
12 Motion by Wagner, seconded by Enrooth to approve Resolution 94-036 which
13 awards the sale of$525,000 street improvement bonds to John G. Kinnard &
14 Company Incorporated, as recommended by Springsted, Inc..
Motion carried unanimously.
16 Before Mr. Thistle left, Mayor Ranallo indicated Mr. Thistle, and he have
17 discussed making the whole City a Tax Increment Financing District with Jerry
18 Gilligan of Dorsey & Whitney. This action has precedent, which Mr. Thistle
19 was instrumental in accomplishing for another city.
20 B. Approval of the City's Insurance Renewal.
21 The City's insurance consultant, Mark Flaten, of American Risk Services, was
22 present to discuss his recommendations and answer questions about the City's
23 insurance coverage for June 1, 1994 through May 31, 1995. Included in the
24 agenda packet were price quotations for property, auto, general liability,
25 workers' compensation and liquor liability. Mr. Flaten said there were no
26 significant changes other than that of liquor liability. The insurance consultant
27 recommended changing coverage from Parkland to Transcontinental as the
28 City's off-sale liquor liability carrier and Britamco Underwriters as the City's
29 on-sale liquor liability carrier.
30 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve the City's insurance
coverage for the upcoming year as recommended by the insurance consultant as
follows:
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4 1. League of Minnesota Cities Insurance for property, auto, and general
5 liability;
6 2. League of Minnesota Cities Insurance for workers' compensation;
7 3. Transcontinental for off-sale liquor liability; and
8 4. Britamco Underwriters for on-sale liquor liability.
9 Motion carried unanimously.
10 C. 1993 City Audit.
11 Stuart Bonniwell, the City's auditor, was present to present the City's 1993
12 audit and answer questions about the audit. Councilmember Enrooth questioned
13 comments in the auditor's letter to the City Council dated April 15, 1994
14 regarding the utility billing system. The letter indicated the present utility
15 billing system software appears to be inefficient. Mr Bonniwell responded that •
16 that comment stems from his observations that the present software system
17 which is sorely in need of upgrading, especially due to the addition of recycling
18 and stormwater charges on the statements. The Finance Director indicated that
19 he will check into improving the system. When asked about costs for such an
20 upgrading, the Finance Director said funds would come out of the capital
21 equipment fund.
22 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to approve the 1993 City/H.R.A.
23 audits, as presented by Stuart Bonniwell.
24 Motion carried unanimously.
25 D. Award Quotations for Road Materials and Water Supplies for 1994
26 Motion by Fleming, seconded by Marks to approve the quotations for the
27 purchase of road materials and water supplies for 1994, as recommended by the
28 Interim City Manager/Public Works Director:
29 Seal coating to Koch Oil Company
30 Hot mix asphalt to Midwest Asphalt
31 Cold mix asphalt to T. A. Schifsky and Sons
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4 Class 5 materials to Barton Sand and Gravel
5 Water supplies to Northern Water Works Supply
6, Motion carried unanimously.
7 E. Resolution 94-037: First amendment to Ramsey County CDBG Joint
8 Cooperation Agreement,
9 Ramsey County has requested Council approval of an amendment to the CDBG
10 Joint Cooperation Agreement allowing the County to remain eligible to
11 participate and receive revenue through the HUD program.
12 Motion by Marks, seconded by Enrooth to approve Resolution 94-037 regarding
1 the first amendment to the Ramsey County CDBG Joint Cooperation
Agreement.
15 Motion carried unanimously,.
16 VIII. STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARY JO MCGUIRE.
17 Representative McGuire was not present, however, the Mayor said that if she did
18 arrive she would be allowed time to speak.
19 IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
20 There were no public hearings.
21 . X. REPORTS.
22 A. Mayor,
23 The Mayor said.he had met with Police Chief Engstrom and the Mayor and City
24 Administrator of Falcon Heights on May 17th. Mayor Ranallo perceived that
25 they were pleased with the agreement to receive policing services from the St.
26 Anthony Police Department and were-looking forward to the starting date of
2 January 1, 1995. The Mayor said he also met with Lauderdale's Mayor and
Administrator, Police Chief Engstrom, and Interim City Manager Hamer to
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4 discuss policing services to that community, which began January 1, 1994.
5 Lauderdale's representatives appeared to be very pleased with the St. Anthony
6 officers actions, with children and adults. They indicated the officers acted in a
7 professional manner in every case. Mayor Ranallo stated that Chief Engstrom
8 has done an outstanding job with coordinating his department's policing
9 services. Lauderdale also indicated they were pleased that St. Anthony struck
10 an agreement to police their neighbor, Falcon Heights. The Mayor had
11 suggested sponsoring an Open House in Lauderdale in the fall.
12 City Attorney Soth and the attorney for Falcon Heights are reviewing the
13 agreement. Mr. Soth indicated he did not anticipate any problems with the
14 agreement. Mayor Ranallo said he and Chief Engstrom will meet with
15 Lauderdale one month, Falcon Heights one month and the third month they
16 would meet jointly and continue the rotation throughout the year.
17 B. Council.
18 Councilmember Wagner attended a recent Ramsey County League of Local
19 Governments where he spoke with the Mayor of Falcon Heights, the latter
20 expressing his pleasure in the agreement for police services for his city. The
21 meeting was about property taxes and Wagner indicated there were many more
22 public there than usual. The public had questions about assessments (Ramsey
23 County does the assessing for the entire County), the majority of which the
24 County was able to answer. All this has very little effect on the City of St.
25 Anthony.
26 Councilmember Fleming spoke about the celebration of the redevelopment of
27 the south end triangle sponsored by the HEART group. She perceived it was a
28 success. Fleming attended a library meeting (she is a member of the Library
29 Task Force) that same night. She indicated the librarian is leaving. To keep
30 community interest in the libraryhigh, the Task Force is considering door to
31 door selling of the library. Councilmember Fleming is highly in favor of this
32 idea. She would like to have the next City Newsletter include an article about
33 the library. Lastly, Fleming said she will attend the Northwest Youth and
34 Family Services' Open House, May 25th.
35 Councilmember Enrooth had nothing to report at this time. •
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4 Councilmember Marks said there will be a Sister City meeting on Sunday, May
5 29th. There will be two visits this summer from persons from Salo, Finland
6 and they have indicated a desire to attend a Council work session as well as a
7 regular Council meeting. He expects their arrival near the end of August.
8 Interim City Manager Hamer led a discussion about closing the Recycling
9 Center. He said he had sent a letter to all of the City's licensed haulers
10 requesting their compliance with the City's recycling regulations. He has not
11 received written response from all of them yet but anticipates he will in the near
12 future. Councilmember Enrooth indicated his displeasure at having to close the
13 Center but cannot justify keeping it open. The grant money will run out as of
14 June 30th and the City cannot afford to keep the Center open with City funds
15 alone. In addition, Enrooth noted that the Environmental Quality/Recycling
16 Task Force recommended its closing and emphasized the importance in
17 educating the people on recycling. No one appeared at the public hearing
regarding closing the Center and, Enrooth perceives, most people realize it is a
10 duplication of service. Councilmember Marks wondered if the City needs to
20 change its licensing for haulers. Hamer responded that the regulations do
21 specify that solid waste haulers must pick up recycling at least once a week. He
22 did concede, too, that the extra pick up for recyclables at multi-dwellings
23 (townhomes, condominiums, etc.) will probably mean increased costs.
24 Motion by Enrooth, seconded by Marks to close the St. Anthony Recycling
25 Center, effective June 30, 1994.--
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994.-26 Motion carried unanimously.
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.28 Interim City Manager Hamer noted that the 1994 Spring Clean Up Day was
29 successful and did not lose money. He said other communities indicated their
30 similar clean up days were successful also. Three members of the
31 Environmental Quality/Recycling Task Force volunteered their help, Trudy
32 Hentges, Doug Bergstrom, and Keith Pearson. Also, Steve Koes, who is a
33 Public Works employee, has been a Clean Up Day volunteer since its inception.
34 Mayor Ranallo asked Mr. Hamer about this year's road construction projects. Mr. Hamer
35 responded that the water line is three quarters of the way on Hilldale and that 3 sewer repairs
were done.. He reported that the engineer is keeping in close contact with the residents and
that rain has delayed some of the work on another road project.
I City of St. Anthony Regular Council Meeting
2 May 24, 1994
3 Page 8
4 The Councilmembers changed summer work sessions as follows:
5 Cancel June 7th Add May 31 st
6 Cancel July 5th . Add June 27th
7 Cancel August 2nd Add August 3rd
8 XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS.
9 There was no unfinished business.
10 XII. ADJOURNMENT.
11 Motion by Marks, seconded by Fleming to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 P.M..
12 Respectfully submitted, 01
13 Connie Kroeplin
14 City Clerk
15
16 Mayor
17 ATTEST:
18 City Clerk
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STAFF REPORT
DATE: December 21, 1993
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Sarah Bellefuil, Management Assistant
RE: GROUND SIGNS
At the November meeting staff was directed to survey ground signs throughout
• St. Anthony. The results of the survey are attached. In the survey you should
pay particular attention to the total height of the sign and the total square footage
of the sign itself(in bold). Also attached is a copy of the sign ordinance for your
convenience.
A slide presentation showing the signs surveyed will occur during the December-
Planning Commission meeting.
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SIGNS
SINGLE SIDED DOUBLE SIDED
High School
Total: 7'5"h x 10'3"w = 76.06 sq ft 152.12 sq ft
Sign: 3'11"h x 8'1"w = 31.67 sq ft 63.34 sq ft
Middle School
Total: 617"h x 810"w = 52.46 sq ft 104.92 sq ft
Sign: 4'0"h x 8'0"w = 32.00 sq ft 64.00 sq ft
Village Townhomes
Total: 710"h x 57"4 = 39.06 sq ft
Sign: 4'5"h x 4'11"w = 21.75 sq ft
MEDTRONICS Building - St. Anthony Business Center
Total: 8110% x 9'1"w = 80.17 sq ft 160.34 sq ft
Sign: 5'4"h x 9'1"w = 48.40 sq ft 96.80 sq ft
Leslie Paper
Total: 414"h x 10'1"w = 43.65 sq ft 87.30 sq ft
Sign: 3'1"h.x 10'1"w = 31.05 sq ft 62.10 sq ft
Anthony Place
Total: 4141h x 9'9"w = 42.22 sq ft 84.44 sq ft
Sign: 3'0"h x 9'9"w = 29.25 sq ft 58.50 sq ft
Winston Co.
Total: 510"h x 7'11"w = 39.60 sq ft
Sign: 3'1 f"h x 7'11"w = 31.05 sq ft
Building,Fasteners
Total: 513"h x 11'4"w = 59.48 sq ft
'Sign: 3'6"h x 11'4"w = 39.66 sq ft
William Adams
Total: 413"h x 7'8"w = 32.60 sq ft 65.20 sq ft
Sign: 3'0"h x 5'0"w = 15.00 sq ft 30.00 sq ft
Advanced Web Tech
Total: 412"h x 7'8"w = 31.98 sq ft 63.96 sq ft
Sign: 3'0"h x 4'10"w = 14.49 sq ft 28.98 sq ft
Autumn Woods
Total: 7'4"h x 16'3"w = 119.11 sq ft 238.22 sq ft
Sign:. 3'3"h x 10'0"w = 32.50 sq ft 65.00 sq ft
SMILE SIDED DOUBLE SIDED
Lowry Grove
Total: 719"h x 7'9"w = 60.06 sq ft 120.12 sq ft
Sign: 3'8"h x 7'9"w = 28.37 sq ft 56.74 sq ft
St. Charles
Total: 2'7"h x 15'0"w = 38.70 sq ft
Sign: 1'0"h x 12V4 = 12.00 sq ft
St. Anthony Court
Total: 313"h x 7'6"w = 24.38 sq ft
Sign: 1'11"h x 5'6"w =. 10.56 sq ft
Pizza Hut
Total: 8'0"h x 5'0"w = 40.00 sq ft 80.00 sq ft
Sign: 6'0"h x 5'0"w = 30.00 sq ft 60.00 sq ft
Hardees
Total: 712"h x 9'0"w = 64.53 sq ft 129.06 sq ft
Sign: 3'7"h x 9'0"w = 32.22 sq ft 64.44 sq ft
Good Year
Total: 319"h x.5'0"w = 18.75 sq ft 37.50 sq ft
Sign: 1'9"h x 5'0"w = 8.75 sq ft 17.50 sq ft
Bakers Square
Total: 7110"h x 6'2"w 48.13 sq ft 96.26 sq ft
• Sign: 1'4"h x 6'2"w = 8.21 sq ft 16.42 sq ft
4'10"h x 4'3"w = 20.53 sq ft 41.06 sq ft
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(10) Where a ground sign plan is submitted, the plan must include
the location of the sign in relation to the lot lines and the
building height, including any difference from the established
• grade, size, color, lighting and hours of illumination.
Subd. 4. Permit Issuance.
(1) Each application must be revie%-ed for compliance by the City
Manager or the Manager's designee.
(2) If the proposed sign complies with this Chapter, a permit will be
issued within 30 days after the application date.
(3) A sign permit will become null and void if the work for which
the.permit was issued has not been completed within one year of
its issuance, or renewed. Application for renewal will consist of
the same procedures as the initial application for permit,
including payment of any fee.
Subd. 5. Shopl2inCenters/Strip Mall Comprehensive Sign Plan. A
comprehensive plan must be provided for the whole of a shopping center
development. This plan includes the location, size, height, color, lighting
and orientation of all signs, and must be submitted for preliminary plan
approval. When a comprehensive plan is presented, exceptions to the
• regulations of this Chapter may be permitted if the sign areas and densities for
the plan as a whole are in conformity with the intent of this Chapter and if
such exception results in an improved relationship between the various. parts
of the plan as determined by the.Council. Comprehensive Sign Plans will be
reviewed by the City Planning Commission who will forward a
recommendation to the Council on the appropriateness of the proposed plan.
1400.10 Ground Signs. Are permitted in all districts, subject to the following:
Subd. 1. Permit ARplication. A permit is applied for in accordance with
Subsection 1400.09.
Subd. 2. Height:
(1) The sign does not exceed 5 feet in height , except as permitted
under Subd. 4 of this Subsection.
(2) The berming of a sign location will be considered in the height of
a sign if the berm is more than 3 feet in height.
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(3) For every foot a sign is less than the maximum height permitted,
there %rill be allowed an additional 4 square feet of sign surface
area, up to a total of 12 additional square feet. •
Subd. 3. Surface Area:
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(1) Signs having one copy surface may have up to z0 square feet of
surface area, plus any bonus under Section 1400.10.
(2) Signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up to-R
square feet.for all surfaces, plus any bonus under Section 1400.10.
Subd. 4. Landscapes
(1) Signs which are landscaped in accordance with this Chapter, will
be entitled to a height bonus of 3 feet (total maximum height of 8
feet).
(2) The minimum required landscape area, excluding the pedestal
area to qualify for the height bonus, must be at least 1.5 times the
sign surface area.
(3) Landscaping must consist of shrubs, plants, rocks or other
decorative materials located around the pedestal. •
Subd. 5. Design and Location:
(1) Signs must maximize the use of natural materials in
construction and should conform to the inaterial design of the
principal structure.
(2) Signs must be located at least 15 feet from any street or other
- easement.
(3) To qualify for a permit, the pedestal width of a ground sign must
be at least equal to the sign width.
(4) The principal structure of a parcel of land will be allowed one
ground sign, regardless of the number of tenants in the structure.
1400.11 Wall Signs. The sign surface area of a wall sign may not exceed 15% of the
area of the wall to which it is applied.
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