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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL PACKET 01201998 Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII ioiaso Box: 20 Folder: PL PACKETS 1998 Document: PL PACKET 01201998 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY ,_ - PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA JANUARY 20, 1998 7:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS I. CALL TO ORDER. II. ROLL CALL. III. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR, VICE-CHAIR. IV. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 20, 1998 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA. V. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES. VI. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR JANUARY 27, 1998. VII., PUBLIC HEARING. 1. 98-01 SEVIOLA CONSTRUCTION - SIDEYARD SETBACK VARIANCE 2. 98-02 CHAZIN SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY 3. 98-03 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, AUTUMN WOODS VIII. NEW BUSINESS. `1. JOINT MEETING WITH CITY-COUNCIL == MARCH 4, 19981 5:45 PM. IX. OTHER BUSINESS. 1. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROCESS. 2. STATUS REPORTS RE: TASK FORCES. X. COMMENTS. XI. ADJOURNMENT. I CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 16, 1997 4 I. CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 5 The meeting was called to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Bergstrom at 6 7:00 P.M. 7 H. ROLL CALL. 8 Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Franzese, Gondorchin, Horst, 9 Makowske, and Thompson. 10 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Delmonico. 11 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant. 12 M. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1997 PLANNING COMMSSION AGENDA. 13 Motion by Commissioner Makowske, seconded by Commissioner Horst, to approve the 14 Planning Commission Agenda for December 16, 1997 with the following change: 15 Delete VI. Public Hearing, 1. Sign Variance - Valvoline Instant Oil Change: Petitioner asked 16 that this request be withdrawn. 17 Motion carried unanimously. 18 IV. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PLANNING CONBUSSION MEETING 19 NIINUTES. 20 Motion by Commissioner Thompson, seconded by Chair Bergstrom, to approve the November 21 18, 1997 Planning Commission Meeting minutes as presented. 22 23 Motion carried unanimously. 24 V. DESIGNATE PLANNING COMAUSSION REPRESENTATIVE FOR JANUARY 13, 25 1998 COUNCIL MEETING. 26 Commissioner Franzese was appointed as the Planning Commission representative for the 27 Tuesday, January 13, 1997, City Council meeting. She asked that an alternate be named in 28 the event she is unable to attend. Commissioner Delmonico was named as her alternate. 29 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS. 30 1. Sign Variance Request - Valvoline Instant Oil Change. 31 This item was withdrawn per the request of the applicant. 32 2. Rezoning Request - 3261 Old Highway 8 - Mendota Homes. 33 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7: 03 P.M. 34 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff received a request from Erin Mathem of Mendota 35 Homes, Inc., to rezone a vacant parcel located at 3261 Old Highway 8, and described as Lot 36 1, Block 1, Medtronics First Addition, City of St. Anthony, Hennepin County, State of r , R �1 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 2 1 Minnesota. Ms. Mathern's rezoning petition is requesting that this parcel be rezoned to an R- 2 4 zoning designation from a Light Industrial zoning designation so that it is consistent with 3 the multi-family zoning designation of the adjacent parcel they purchased in Roseville. 4 Mendota Homes is proposing to construct a senior apartment complex on the Roseville side 5 and use the smaller St. Anthony parcel as parking and green space. Mendota Homes will be 6 going before the Roseville Planning Commission regarding this project the second week in 7 December. Ms. Mathern also informed Staff that she is planning a neighborhood meeting 8 with several residents from St. Anthony and Roseville that live in the area to discuss the 9 project. 10 Staff also contacted the City Attorney about the need to rezone this parcel because it.wa.s 11 planned to be used as a parking lot and green space. Mr. Soth indicated that it is required to 12be rezoned because the City's parking ordinance relating to an R-4 multi-family zoning 13 designation is different from those that pertain to Light Industrial use. He also indicated that 14 rezoning the parcel will provide that the deeds to both parcels are consistent. 15 John Mathern, Mendota Homes, reported this project includes two parcels of land. One parcel 16 contains 3.3 acres and is located at County Road C-2 and State Highway 8 in the City of 17 Roseville. The second parcel contains approximately 1.5 acres and is located at 3261 Old 18 Highway 8. This parcel was owned with the Medtronic building and was used for overflow 19 parking. It is covered with asphalt. The petitioner stated he became interested in the property 20 at 3261 Old Highway 8 when he discovered that the first parcel contained a wetland area. 21 Mr. Mathern explained that the proposal will include a 30 unit condominium in the City of 22 Roseville and a 30 unit senior rental building on the parcel located in the City of St. Anthony 23 and Roseville. The property located in St. Anthony will be used as parking. The proposal 24 will reduce the amount of asphalt and remove a cyclone fence on the property. 25 Mr. Mathern stated the building on the site will contain 3 one-bedroom units and 27 two- 26 bedroom units. There will be underground parking for 30 vehicles, as well as parking 27 available in the front of the building. The original proposed parking lot included 47 parking 28 spaces and two entrances. This has been reduced to 30 parking spaces and one entrance to 29 increase the amount of green space around the parking area. Mr. Mathern explained that most 30 of the residents are over 55 years old and a great deal of parking is not required. 31 Mr. Mathern displayed an elevation of the proposed senior rental building. The proposed 32 building is a three-story brick and siding-clad structure. 33 Mr. Mathern displayed a landscape plan which included landscaping in front of and along the 34 side of the building. The run-off on the site will flow to the wetland and will be treated and 35 will discharge into a storm sewer. He noted he has been working with the Rice Creek 36 Watershed District in regard to drainage on the site. 1 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 3 1 Mr. Mathern stated the 30 unit building received unanimous approval by the Roseville 2 Planning Commission. He stated he will be meeting with the Executive Condominium Group 3 to discuss the details of the project. 4 Commissioner Franzese confirmed that the parking lot will be the only portion located in the 5 City of St. Anthony. She asked if any taxes for the buildings would be allocated to the City 6 of St. Anthony. 7 Mr. Mathern stated he believed that the taxes would remain as they currently are. 8 Commissioner Franzese noted that the parking lot was being purchased from another building 9 and expressed concern that the Medtronic building would retain enough parking as to. not 10 diminish.it's value. 11 Mr. Mathern explained that when the original owner built the building, he felt there was a 12 need for the additional asphalt. At this point, it has been determined that the parking area is 13 not necessary. 14 Commissioner Horst questioned the designation of the building. 15 Mr. Mathern explained that the building is designated as a 55 year and older senior apartment . 16 building and there are certain requirements which must be met. The building will not be 17 subsidized and will include a community room, exercise room, and library. The building is 18 designed for independent living. 19 Commissioner Franzese stated it was a pleasure to see a proposal that includes so much green 20 space and is still economically feasible. 21 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:16 P.M. 22 Commissioner Horst asked if it was in the City's legal rights to recommend the rezoning. 23 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the City Attorney has_highly recommended the rezoning to 24 match the plat in the City of Roseville as the City of St. Anthony's parking ordinance relating 25 to an R-4 multi-family zoning designation is different from those that pertain to Light 26 Industrial use. It will also provide that the deeds to both parcels are consistent. 27 Commissioner Horst stated he believed this was a reasonable request. 28 Commissioner Makowske noted originally he was concerned that this was spot zoning but felt 29 comfortable as both sides are residential and this zoning will be consistent with the adjacent 30 property. 31 Chair Bergstrom noted this may actually fix a zoning problem. r , Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 4 1 Commissioner Franzese stated she was glad that this proposal would keep the whole area 2 residential. She was pleased that the proposal would not add a lot of traffic to the area. 3 Motion by Commissioner Horst, seconded by Commissioner Franzese, to recommend approval 4 of the rezoning of 3261 Old Highway 8 from a Light Industrial zoning designation to an R-4 5 zoning designation. 6 7 Commissioner Franzese suggested the motion be amended to include "no one appeared to 8 speak against the request". Commissioner Horst accepted the amendment to the motion.- 9 otion.9 Motion carried unanimously. 10 Chair Bergstrom noted this request will be considered by the City Council at their January 13, 11 1998 meeting. 12 C. Sign Variance Request. 13 Chair Bergstrom opened the public hearing at 7:20 P.M. 14 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff received a request for two variances to the Sign 15 Ordinance from Jim Sarna, owner of the Stop `N Go service station, located at 2400 - 37th 16 Avenue N.E. The first variance is to be allowed to install two monument signs on the 17 property and the second variance request is regarding the size of the monument signs. 18 Mr. Sarna is proposing to remove a pylon sign which currently exists on the property and 19 replace it with two monument signs. He would like to place a 7 foot by 10 foot double-sided 20 monument sign at the corner of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue N.E. and a 6 foot by 8 21 foot double-sided monument sign at the curb cut on Stinson Boulevard. The surface area of 22 the proposed larger monument sign is 140 square feet and the surface area of the proposed 23 smaller monument sign is 96 square feet. Mr. Sama's sign proposal also includes increased 24 landscaping and shrubbery. 25 Section 1400.10 Ground Signs., Subd. 5, Design and Location., (4) states that the principal 26 structure of a parcel of land will.be allowed one ground sign, regardless of the number of 27 tenants'in the structure. Mr. Sarna is asking for the second sign because his business is on a 28 busy 4-way corner, where Minneapolis, Columbia Heights and St. Anthony converge. He also 29 wants to remove the pylon sign, which he feels is too much for that comer and is not seen as 30 a result. He is proposing to replace the pylon sign with a monument sign, which he feels is 31 less obtrusive visually. At night, the light from this sign will be closer to the ground and 32 therefore not offensive to the surrounding residential properties. The smaller monument sign 33 will be placed by the driveway on 37th Avenue and is intended to be more directional in 34 nature. 35 Subd. 3 of the same Section states that signs having two or more copy surfaces may have up 36 to 68 square feet for all surfaces. Mr. Sama is asking for a 72 square foot variance for the 37 larger sign, which is 140 square feet and a 28 square foot variance for the smaller sign, which i l Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 5 1 is 96 square feet. The two signs that Mr. Sarna has selected are standard sizes for CITGO 2 gas station affiliates. 3 Minnesota Statutes and the City Ordinance require that the variance request not be detrimental 4 to the public welfare or injurious to another property in the.neighborhood; that a particular 5 hardship would result if the regulations were strictly adhered to; and that the conditions 6 necessitating the variance request is unique to this parcel. 7 Under the City's Sign Ordinance, Mr. Sarna is allowed to have one ground sign. Because he 8 has agreed to become a CITGO affiliate, they have given him the dimensions of the signs 9 available to him. These dimensions are larger than allowed by the Ordinance for ground 10 signs. Also under the City's Sign Ordinance, he is allowed a pylon sign for the gas station. 11 He would prefer to forego having a pylon sign, and instead install a lower profile monument 12 sign on that spot. 13 Mr. Sarna has indicated to Staff that the variances he is applying for are not intended to be 14 detrimental to the corner or the neighborhood, but rather an enhancement. Once the proposed 15 signs are installed, he has plans for more landscaping along the fence line and on the corner 16 of the property so as to improve the appearance of this commercial property. 17 Staff has received a signed petition against Mr. Sama's request for variances to the Sign 18 Ordinance. 19 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that Mr. Sarna would like to present proposed changes to the request. 20 Jim Sarna, owner of the Stop `N Go service station, stated the only proposed change is 21 moving the monument sign from the curb cut on Stinson Boulevard to the curb cut on 37th 22 Avenue N.E. The driveway in that location would be moved to the west 16 feet and the sign 23 would be located 20 feet from the property line. This change was made in response to a 24 neighbor who did not want a monument sign located next to his house. 25 Commissioner Franzese asked if the canopy sign would be lit. She noted she had driven past 26 the Stop `N Go and the station appeared to be very dark. 27 Mr. Sama noted that a lit canopy sign was permitted but it was not his intention to light the 28 canopy. 29 Commissioner Thompson stated that he had driven by the CITGO service station on County 30 Road B and Snelling Avenue and their sign looked very nice. 31 Mr. Sarna stated the CITGO on County Road B and Snelling Avenue has a 7 foot by 10 foot 32 monument sign which is the size of the larger sign which he is requesting. 33 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if Mr. Sama had spoken with the owner of the adjacent 34 property or the tenant. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 6 1 Mr. Sarna stated he had spoken with the owner of the property. 2 Commissioner Horst stated he had not been present at the November concept review and 3 asked the purpose of removal of the pylon sign. 4 Mr. Sarna explained that the view of the pylon sign is obstructed by the stop light and the 5 telephone poles. 6 Chair Bergstrom stated that generally speaking the City was traditionally in favor of a ground 7 signs over pylon signs. 8 Commissioner Makowske questioned the square footage of the existing pylon sign. 9 Mr. Sarna stated the existing pylon sign is approximately 150 square feet. 10 Commissioner Franzese questioned the hours of operation of the service station and when the 11 signs would be lit. 12 Mr. Sarna stated that currently the hours of operation are 5:30 A.M. to 11:00 or 11:30 P.M. 13 The signs would only be lit during hours of operation. 14 Chair Bergstrom noted the City had received a petition with 16 lines of signatories stating 15 "We oppose any changes in the size of signs or number of signs at the Stop `N Go Service 16 Station, 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E.". 17 Mr. Sarna stated he was most concerned with the adjacent property owner and that this issue 18 had been resolved with the relocation of the sign from Stinson Boulevard to 37th Avenue 19 N.E. He was aware that a petition was being circulated but did not believe the person 20 circulating the petition was even aware of what his proposal included. 21 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she had spoken with Mrs. Russell Ingvalsen who had circulated the 22 petition. It was Ms. Moore-Sykes impression that-Mrs. Ingvalsen had thought that two 23 monument signs were proposed in addition to the current signage. Ms. Moore-Sykes 24 explained the proposal to her and Mrs. Ingvalsen called again and asked for a list of the 25 persons who received notice of the proposal. 26 Chair Bergstrom asked if this was after the City had received the petition. 27 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated it was after receipt of the petition and after the City had sent notices. 28 She noted Mrs. Ingvalsen was made aware of the public hearing process. 29 Chair Bergstrom closed the public hearing at 7:36 P.M. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 7 1 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he was in favor of removal of the pylon sign and 2 replacement with a monument sign. He did question however, the increase in square footage 3 of signage. 4 Commissioner Franzese questioned the square footage of the ground signs for the recent 5 developments at the Apache Shopping Center. 6 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she could not comment on the exact square footage of the ground 7 signs at Apache. They are somewhat larger than is allowed by the Sign Ordinance but were 8 included in a Comprehensive Sign Package for the Shopping Center. 9 Commissioner Horst stated he believed that franchises have a variety of signs available. The 10 City would really have to stretch the limits of the Ordinance to accommodate the proposed 11 larger sign. He noted the City had worked hard to stay within the Sign Ordinance guidelines 12 and stated he was not in favor of granting the variance. 13 Mr. Sama noted there was a Conoco station locating in the Apache Shopping Center and that 14 their ground sign would be much larger than allowed by the City's Sign Ordinance. 15 Commissioner Gondorchin assured Mr. Sarna that the ground sign at the Conoco station 16 would not be any larger than his sign because of the standards adhered to in the City of St. 17 Anthony. 18 Chair Bergstrom noted the proposal would remove an existing pylon sign of 150 square feet 19 and replace it with a ground sign on the corner of Stinson Boulevard and 37th Avenue N.E. 20 of 140 square feet. This is actually a slight reduction and would be an improvement because 21 of the conversion of a pylon sign to a ground sign. The only question then was the size of 22 the second sign. 23 Commissioner Horst expressed concern that the granting of the variance would set a 24 precedent. 25 Commissioner Gondorchin noted that the most important issue was that there was no undue 26 hardship demonstrated to•justify the variance. 27 Mr. Sarna stated the hardship was that the pylon sign was difficult to see due to the stop 28 lights and the telephone poles. 29 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested that the pylon sign be removed and that 2 ground signs 30 be installed which are within the City of St. Anthony's Sign Ordinance guidelines. 31 Chair Bergstrom noted that in 1993, the City Staff surveyed all the ground signs in the City 32 and completed an inventory. There were very few signs with more than a 65 square foot 33 surface. The City then established the 68 square foot maximum. f Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 8 1 Mr. Sarna stated that most of those signs include letters. His sign would include numbers and 2 three rows. He noted that even a 6 foot by 8 foot is small for a gas station sign. 3 Commissioner Gondorchin explained that may be one reason why pylon signs are allowed for 4 gas stations. 5 Commissioner Franzese noted that one advantage for Mr. Sarna is that no other businesses in 6 that area are lit at night. There is no visual competition at night. 7 Commissioner Horst stated this proposal is against the Sign Ordinance guidelines which the 8 City has been working to establish for the last several years. 9 Motion by Commissioner Horst to recommend denial of the variance request for Stop `N Go 10 Service Station, 2400 - 37th Avenue N.E. 11 Commissioner Makowske asked if the motion included both variance requests. 12 Commissioner Horst stated that in many respects allowing a gas station to have a ground sign 13 and a pylon sign was providing them with an advantage over other businesses in terms of 14 signage. The fact that the ground sign is not as big as the owner would like is not a hardship. 15 The Planning Commission is charged with finding a hardship to grant the variance and that 16 hardship cannot be financial. He stated it would be difficult to prove a hardship for both 17 variance requests. He stated he was in favor of changing the orientation of the pylon sign and 18 the addition of a ground sign which was in compliance with the Sign Ordinance. 19 Mr. Sarna stated he would be happy to keep the pylon sign if the telephone poles and stop 20 lights were removed. 21 Commissioner Horst stated that this is not a unique situation and is not caused by a City 22 Ordinance. These are criteria that the Planning Commission needs to address. 23 Chair Bergstrom asked if it would meet the intent of Commissioner Horst's motion to 24 recommend approval of the variance if it included the removal of the pylon sign and 25 replacement with two ground signs whose size was in compliance with the Sign Ordinance. 26 Commissioner Horst stated he still had concerns with the hardship issue. He noted that the 27 request was desirable but questioned if it was necessary. 28 Commissioner Gondorchin asked Mr. Sarna if he was agreeable to removal of the pylon and 29 replacement with two ground signs which were within the 68 square foot requirement. 30 Mr. Sarna stated the ground signs would be too small. 31 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the pylon sign could be lowered or the configuration 32 changed. L Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 9 1 Mr. Sarna stated that the pylon sign is as low as is allowed and there is not much that can be 2 done with the configuration as the corner is too congested. 3 4 Commissioner Horst withdrew his motion from the table. 5 Commissioner Makowske stated he was generally in favor of the proposal but was having 6 difficulty with the hardship issue for both variance requests. He noted the proposal would be 7 an improvement to what currently exists. 8 Commissioner Franzese suggested the hardship was that the business was moved back from 9 the eye's view when traveling west on 37th Avenue and the pylon sign did not,serve it's 10 function because of the overhead wires. She stated that the Commission wanted the .business 11 to succeed and have it's best shot, but they were also trying to work within the codes which 12 had been established. 13 Mr. Sarna stated the ground signs would be surrounded by brick and shrubbery. They would 14 not be big and. ugly. He noted that a 140 square foot ground sign would not appear big when 15 it is situated on the ground. He stated the proposed large sign would be similar to the sign at 16 the CITGO on County Road B2. 17 Commissioner Thompson stated he was impressed with the appearance of the appearance of 18 the monument sign on County Road B2. 19 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he did not disagree with the intent of the proposal. He 20 would like to recommend approval but there is no proof of a hardship. 21 Mr. Sarna stated the hardship is that when traveling west on 37th Avenue, the station may not 22 be seen until the vehicle has already passed by. 23 Commissioner Gondorchin stated a variance would not be required to install a ground marker. 24 He stated he would like to recommend approval but personally could not. 25 Commissioner Horst noted that if a variance was granted for two ground signs, there was . 26 nothing in the ordinance which would prevent the installation of another pylon sign in the 27 future. 28 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated City Staff has residential and commercial files which include the 29 minutes of any issues which are considered by the Council or Planning Commission. The 30 intent of no additional pylon sign would be apparent in the minutes. 31 Commissioner Franzese asked if Mr. Sarna had the right to two signs because the business has 32 frontage on two streets. 33 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the ordinance is very clear that one ground sign is allowed for the 34 principal structure. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 10 1 Motion by Commissioner Makowske, seconded by Commissioner Horst, to recommend denial 2 of the sign variance to install two monuments signs on the property and the second variance 3 in regard to the size of the monument signs for Stop `N Go Service Station, 2400 - 37th 4 Avenue N.E., due to the lack of the ability to establish a hardship. 5 Voting on the motion: Commissioners Franzese, Gondorchin, Horst, and Makowske voted aye. 6 Commissioners Bergstrom and Thompson voted naye. 7 Motion carried. 8 Commissioner Franzese stated that she would like to change her vote to a naye. 9 VII. CONCEPT REVIEW. 10 1. Sideyard Setback Variance Request- Seviola Construction. 11 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that City Staff has received a sideyard setback variance request for 12 the Smart Shop on 33rd and Stinson. There is currently an area on the site which is used to 13 store recyclables such as milk cartons. The owner would like to enclose this area. The 14 principle structure is currently located 12 feet from the property line and the addition would 15 be 6 feet from the property line. The addition would include a door and a roof and would 16 allow for the storage of materials which are quite unsightly and produce an unpleasant odor in. 17 the summer. 18 Commissioner Franzese asked if the entire area would be enclosed. 19 Mr. Seviola, Seviola Construction, stated the area currently is partially enclosed and the 20 addition would result in complete enclosure with the inclusion of a roof. The area would be 21 used for storage of milk cartons and trash. An eight-foot door will be included so the trash 22 containers can be moved inside. The materials are currently being stored outside and have 23 been subject to a large amount of vandalism. The exterior of the addition will match the 24 existing structure and will remove an eyesore from the neighborhood. 25 Commissioner Horst confirmed that the existing structure is located within the sideyard 26 setback. 27 Ms. Moore-Sykes confirmed that the setback is 15 feet and the building is located 3 feet into 28 the setback. 29 Commissioner Makowske encouraged Mr. Seviola to be prepared to address the hardship 30 issue. 31 Mr. Seviola stated the hardship is the vandalism which occurs when this material is stored 32 outdoors. This is a public safety issue. 33 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this appeared to be a good improvement based on the public 34 safety, public nuisance issue. He expressed his appreciation to Mr. Seviola. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 11 1 VIII. OTHER BUSINESS. 2 1. Comprehensive Plan Update Process. 3 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported she had received a call last week-from Suzanne Rhees indicating 4 that they have received comment from the Metropolitan Council in regard to the 5 Comprehensive Plan Update. It appears that the Plan is agreeable with the exception of the 6 sanitary sewer portion. Staff is currently working to obtain the necessary information. 7 Ms. Moore-Sykes reported that Councilmember-elect Dennis Cavanaugh has requested that the 8 recommendations of WSB for improvements to the storm sewer system be included in the 9 Comprehensive Plan. 10 Chair Bergstrom questioned if the Council had approved all seven recommendations. " 11 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated it is her understanding that the Council received the recommendations 12 and will be voting to approve. 13 Chair Bergstrom asked if BRW had forwarded an electronic base map of the City and if the 14 City had computer software capable of utilizing abase map. 15 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she has not received the electronic base map on disk yet and 16 indicated that the City is planning to upgrade all the computers next year. 17 The Planning Commission recommended that as a component of upgrading the software and 18 hardware of the computers, the City include upgrading that would provide the ability to accept 19 electronic maps and the ability to deal with them at some level. 20 Commissioner Gondorchin stated this is an excellent,proposal and that he is in favor, but 21 noted that the cost would have to be investigated. 22 2. Status Reports re: Task Force Groups. 23 Commissioner Gondorchin reported that the Parks Task Force is making progress. At the last 24 meeting, there was discussion of what sort of amenities are desired at Central Park and where 25 they-will be located. These items were then drawn onto a map. BRW will bring a complete 26 map to the January Task Force meeting illustrating the decisions made. 27 Commissioner Makowske reported that at the December 2 Water Management Task Force 28 meeting, WSB presented the group with their recommendations to deal with the flood 29 problem. He noted that 57 complaints were received in regard to the July 1, 1997 flood 30 event. WSB determined 13 flood problem areas for the purpose of the study. WSB has 31 projected that to protect the City from a 100 year event utilizing the TP-40 standards will cost 32 approximately $5.7 million. These improvements would include increased storm sewer and/or 33 ponding areas and providing flood proofing. A suggested means of funding is to increase the 34 residential storm water utility fee from $3 per quarter to $34 per quarter to fund the 35 improvements over a 10-year period or an increase to $23 to fund the improvements over a 36 15-year period. The increase to commercial properties has not yet been determined. Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes December 16, 1997 Page 12 1 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the City would be liable for damages if they agree to 2 provide the improvements. 3 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated WSB has stated that these improvements will not guarantee that all 4 properties will be protected in the future for any/all storm events. She noted that Mr. 5 Willenbring, WSB, has also suggested that a self-insurance program could be initiated. 6 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if the $5.7 million would include buy-out of the homes. He 7 also asked if a self-insurance plan would provide perpetual coverage. 8 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she believed the intent of the self-insurance program would be to 9 provide perpetual coverage. 10 Commissioner Franzese noted a comprehensive article in the NORTHEASTER which had 11 discussed the increase in rainfall amounts since 1950. 12 IX. COMAffNTS. 13 Commissioners Gondorchin and Franzese wished all a happy holiday season. 14 Chair Bergstrom reminded Commissioners of the Planning Commission interviews December 15 17 at 6:30 P.M. 16 Ms. Moore-Sykes noted that Makowske was scheduled at 6:30 P.M:, Franzese at 6:45 P.M., 17 Bergstrom at 7:00 P.M., and Anthony Kaczor at 7:15 P.M. 18 19 X. ADJOURNMENT. 20 Motion by Commissioner Franzese, seconded by Chair Bergstrom, to adjourn the meeting at 21 8:40 P.M. 22 Motion carried unanimously. 23 Respectfully submitted, 24 Lorri Kopischke 25 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial STAFF REPORT DATE: January 20, 1998 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM: 98-01 -- Side Yard Setback Variance, 3259 Stinson Boulevard BACKGROUND: City Staff received a request from Tony Farald, owner of the Conoco gas and convenience store at 3259 Stinson Boulevard, for a six foot side yard variance in order to put a roof and door on an enclosure that is attached to the principal structure on the north side to store recyclable items and milk crates. Currently, the area is walled in, similar to an enclosure used for dumpsters. Mr. John Seviola, of Seviola Construction Co. appeared before the Planning Commission at the December meeting at a concept review and presented Mr. Farald's proposal for the gas station at 33rd and Stinson. The current enclosure is already 6 feet into the sideyard setback. Mr. Seviola reported that they store used plastic milk cartons, recyclables and other miscellaneous items currently in the enclosure that already exists on this side of the building. But because of many instances of vandalism, they want to roof it and install an 8 foot door. With these proposed changes, the enclosure becomes part of the principle structure. ANALYSIS: Once the structure is enclosed, it becomes part of the principal structure and the modification requires the owner to obtain a six foot side yard variance. The enclosure is currently 6 feet into the side yard-and this=current condition.is what.they are requesting,a variance for. The structure was constructed in 1962 and the City Zoning Ordinance was codified in 1976. Because of the later changes in the Ordinance, the building was allowed it to exist as a grandfathered in structure until such time as it,was removed or modified. The hardship for this variance is the change in the Ordinance that established side yard setbacks that are more restrictive than existed at the time the building was constructed. Mr. Farald hopes that this limited access, enclosed storage area will also resolve the public health issues that continually arose when items in the current enclosure were scattered all over the area and neighborhood. Date: Fee: R-1 . . . . . . $ 60.00 Other . . . . $100.00 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE Petition for Variance Applicant: G r< Phone: J ' SO U Address: / N-16 Ct •c.. P,Pcs �—� Status of Applicant (Owner;'Buyer, Lessee, etc.): ©waJ�iZ, Legal Description of property proposed for rezoning: Lor (b-11 31 -31 Street Address: C� Presently Zoned: Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions must be satisfied for approval of this request. Please respond to these conditions using additional sheets if necessary. 1. Because of the particular physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of the parcel or lot, the proposed variance would relieve an undue hardship, as distinguished from a mere inconvenience, should the applicable ordinance be strictly enforced. � 'a 190 t , � �-��z, ju vJ 7 OtEvt SED - 7-/-4� p,&pe /'7,0D J �rt S to e F /VjLe- 44-06 E-> 6-2-6 a t �Ta /u /G-4c4C — 2. The purpose of the proposed variance is not based exclusively upon a desire to increase the value or income potential of the.parcel of land, but would correct extraordinary circumstances applicable to this property but not applicable to other property in the vicinity or zoning district. co Sr6� Trk� Ov't- Srdc Avg To LvotvaG. 9. (Yti4rK-�.�{o A mt"SsJE'�'a� W c a'i"�- u�t r 5a0.., Ems-- Ti-4�s GWoo(.O « '1E Ff f�"SL A(So ov.c_ Sin T /a-'sO� o:,'�Sio� - Ti-�iS E�'GCe,� wcu (D j$� d ��'`C 3. The alleged difficulty or hardship is caused by the City Ordinance and has not been created by any persons presently having an interest in the parcel of land. Co� � Signature APO,-,arit 7 r"i i . 1 � 1 MN State Lic. #4637 Ph: (612) 434-1169 Mpls. City Lic. #03816 CONSTRUCTION CO. Fax: (612) 434-1170 Mpls. City Masonry Lic. #286 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Mobile: (612) 723-4905 19411 Rochester Street N.E. East Bethel, Minnesota 55011 eA� Y 0'7 r \ d/.SCV- b �= n ►JC�:S cam% �S c �; l� A�0 �c T� (�d� lS Q J r"`. ltJ ��'��. S vJ v .� �Ch-�l�� �i e--,•S �-/�/��iL�C.� �((d-(.S �-�..CJ�c ti� (�/ C.L. �a� �: G►��� �� w.�-3 `1`0 (�U o J o S i4p� c�- STAFF REPORT DATE: January 20, 1998 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant V/ ITEM: 98-02 -- Subdivision of Property, 3301 Stinson Boulevard BACKGROUND: City Staff received a request from Alan Chazin, Alan Chazin Homes, Inc., purchaser of the property located at 3301 Stinson Boulevard. This site was formerly the Clark gas station site. Mr. Chazin is proposing to construct four owner-occupied townhomes on this site. The property is currently zoned R-3, which is a district zoned to allow for the construction of townhomes. The proposed project meets the area, lot size and setback requires of the City Ordinance for this zoning districts. There exists a 20 foot utility easement on the east side of the property, which Mr. Chazin is aware of and has so noted that easement on the preliminary plats. These preliminary plats, as well as the title commitment have been submitted to the City Attorney for his review. STAFF CONSIDERATIONS: Since this project meets all the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance for this zoning district, it appears to be a project well suited to the area. Staff have not received any calls or letters from the surrounding area regarding this project. In discussing drainage issues with Staff, Mr. Chazin indicated that he will grade the site so that most of the storm water is retained on site or drained away in such a.manner as to-prevent any impact-on neighboring. properties. Date: Fee: SD- d CITY OF ST. ANTHONY APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION/PLAT APPROVAL Applicant: an� effA7110 Phone: j-w-.:�3 Address: '71 ,g4.�-6 Status of Applicant (Owner uyer, Renter, Agent, etc.): Present Legal Description of:Property to be Affected:7& YOQ& 193 41-6/ c�0� Oed 1�F Cee of IZ Sial 11 a- He /�j tx') 14 6 ' fe c1 ( Tsi..L r'?-S e .Z 3 Proposed Legal Description of Property to be Affected: Street Address: ..36 %v'(z Ai Z o�t-evp-0, Zoning District in Which Property is Located: 3 Specify Any Necessary Easements: Area of the Plat/Subdivision: Number of Parcels: Attach a copy of the proposed plat showing the proposed name of the plat, the location within the City, the names of the present owners, the scale, the date of preparation, the northpoint, surrounding property, all public utilities and easements and other such necessary information or documentation as is requested by the City Manager or the subdivision/platting ordinance. 1 1 -Ota = 97A PRELI][MINARY PLAT N ST. ANTHONY TOWN HOMES p hB E 1 0 20 40 60 SCALE: I INCH = 20 FEET ,r.A t-11CRY STUCCO 1 ,Y9 Mn X709 ° '94 II °11).% 77 ee r-0v[m IAD,Ilrtfs •119.1` 17, \• (� 1 I \ \•\ \ •\ \ °94927 *94&3t 1463 C o.7.01 -- 3J 33 • ~ 0TART onl�1 L 1 �- 198.00 - ,r19_ i OV'LT]1 ' 33. s,a°1 IOS�00 \ \ NVnoerw ex \ ri 9799, eM0 J ff_ C] 5 r�`Oai BLO K 1 ,,c� �. 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" P i (/t 111/lQ M'I/1 I �Vi a 1'L'4,11.I�L1- I n •� r• Y, cr sm e.1.7l _ew le'-0• ♦i�i�\V n V L-1 V V 33 I 33 � 2267 HY—LAND SURVEYING, P.A. LAND SURVEYORS i I 1 � 1 1 � . I 8 I s e ----------- ----------------------------- — I . 3 I I I � 1 � I I ailm �r'."�..z.�.��s- I e� r I MLEiM I -yr� I i I - - - m • • 1 C , 1� 0) I 1 C I • nr... 1 1 i SL Anthony Town I tomes I � Alan Chean Home,Inc � 1 � ��---------- --- ------ -- ,era - ------ --------- - �------ BAKER ASSOCIATES, INC. y ARCHITECTS OTe enaeeem 33rd Avenue N.E. Site Data •M+er.Mgrt6. Total Site Area 16,500 sq.R r�•r�`•�'f10 e Proposed Hard Surface auddN FooW d ].057.4 R pm3,55eeq.R steps.Slt oops a ween 577 ap.ft Total Proposed Hard Surface 7,189 sq.R Sih Plen Allowable Hard Surface 8,250 sq.ft. "Op " Al c•,.n m cne cea o,b Q Q ar I , rr 1 ,.O I soot+ rr�q nom Y sr. �o e+w O oor I e.ewaer 1-4 I ]s.•p aoan I R I Grows 4 - Y uw•Swu Y .. . 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Lot Size. According to the zoning map for the City, all of this property appears to be in the R-3 Townhomes District, which requires at least 4,000 square feet of land per dwelling unit, and a total area of at least 15,000 square feet. There are 4 units and a total area of 16,500 square feet, so these requirements are met. 2. Access. Lots 5, which is the common area has access to 33rd Avenue N.E. and Stinson Boulevard. 3. Widths. The required property width of 90 feet and unit width of 20 feet are met. 4. Setbacks. The minimum front setback is 30 feet, and the minimum side setbacks must total 25 feet with a minimum of 10 feet on each side. The rear setback is the greater of 25% of the depth of the parcel or 30 feet. The proposed locations of the townhouses appear to meet the setback requirements. 5. Lot Coverage. It should be determined whether the`development complies with the maximum lot coverage of 50%. DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP Planning Commission January 19, 1998 Page 2 6. Parking. Each unit must have two parking spaces, one of which is enclosed. 7. Sewer. Each parcel must have its own separate sewer connection. The Director of Public works should verify that each lot will have a separate connection. 8. Easements. (a) Under Section 1500.05, Subd. 2, easements must be provided for utilities and drainage where necessary. The easements must be at least 10 feet wide for utilities and must have continuity of alignment with existing easements. If any such easements are necessary, the property should be platted with these easements being dedicated in the plat. The owner or surveyor should highlight these on the preliminary plat. (b) The property is subject to an easement of record in favor of the Village of St. Anthony recorded as Document No. 3619433. The preliminary plat should show the nature and location of this easement. (c) There are easements of record for public roads over the west 33 feet (Stinson Boulevard) and the south 33 feet (33rd Avenue N.E.). The preliminary plat shows curbs and what appear to be landscaped areas encroaching well into the street rights of way. 9. Title. We have been provided with a Commitment for Title Insurance by Commonwealth Land Title dated October 13, 1997 (No. 222110), as evidence of title to this property. The Commitment shows title in Duane M. Fisher. The legal description in the Commitment is different than the description on the preliminary plat. The Commitment description begins "The South 33 feet . . .", and the preliminary plat description begins "The South 133 feet . . .". This appears to be a typographical error in the Commitment. 10. City Expenses. The plat and final resolution approving the plat should not be signed by the City and delivered to the owner until all fees, including the City's engineering fees and legal fees, are paid. If you have any further questions on this, please let me know. Very truly yours, William R. Soth WRS cc: Jerome P. Gilligan ain tho ills e Administrative Offices 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418-1699 (612) 789-8881 FAX (612) 781-9323 January 2 , 1998 Mr. Jerome Gilligan DORSEY& WHITNEY Pillsbury Center South 220 South Sixth Street Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498 RE: City's File 98-02, Alan Chazin Homes, Inc., Subdivision of Property, 3301 Stinson Boulevard. Dear Jerry: Enclosed please find copies of the title commitment and survey of the above-mentioned property. Mr. Chazin is proposing to construct four owner-occupied townhomes on this parcel. He is requesting that 3301 Stinson Boulevard be replatted to accommodate the proposed project. The public hearing on this request is scheduled for January 20, 1998. Please review the enclosed documents and provide a written opinion. If you have any questions regarding this file, please call me at 706-1324. Thanks, Jerry. Sincerely, Ki Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant STAFF REPORT DATE: January 20, 1998 TO: Planning Commission Members FROM: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant ITEM: 98-03 -- Conditional Use Permit, 2600 Kenzie Terrace BACKGROUND: City Staff received a request from Rose Fitzjerrells, Manager of Autumn Woods of St. Anthony for a Conditional Use Permit to provide an on-site beauty salon for resident use. The management group of Autumn Woods is proposing to convert a whirlpool room into a one-station beauty salon for the sole use of the residents. ANALYSIS: Section 1630.03, (c) of the City Ordinance states that within an R-4 Zoning District, a service or convenience type businesses, including beauty shops which exists in and catering to the residents of an apartment or condominium building or complex, which does not exceed 1,000 square feet in size and provided there is no advertising or signing on the exterior of the building or in any yard. Minnesota statutes and City Ordinances require that the proposed conditional use is one that is specifically listed for the zoning district in which it is to be located; that the proposed conditional use will not be detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of persons residing or working in the area or injurious to property values or improvements in the vicinity; and that the proposed use is necessary or desirable at the above location. Based on the-information-provided to Staff by the-applicant, the proposed-use meets State_ _ and City requirements. �UTUMf�•WQTtioDDS September 24, 1997 Mr. Larry Hammer City Inspector Village of St. Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN 55418 Dear Mr. Hammer: This letter is written to follow up our conversation of last week regarding the installation of Beauty Shop Equipment in our senior building. The building location is 2580 Kenzie Terrace at Autumn Woods Apartments. As I mention to you, we decided to remove the hot tub from this building and convert the room to a beauty shop for our residents. A license beautician will come to AutumnVoods once or twice weekly or as needed by our residents. These services would not be-offered-to any,,-- outsiders' ny,^outsiders but only to our residents. This type of service is very common in any senior housing and has_become more and more in demand. ' If you have any further questions please feel free to call either myself or my supervisor_ from Lang-Nelson; Suzanne Mansfield and she can be reached at 920-0400. We would appreciate your earliest reply possible for the go-ahead so we can order the`equipment and prepare the room accordingly. .,,,Sincere i Rose itzjerrells Manger 2600 Kenzie Terrace • St. Anthony, Minnesota 55418 (612) 781-8301 DEC.23.1997 3:03PM LANG-NELSON ASSOCIATES NO.456 P.22 WE ARE SEEKING A PERMIT FOR THE USE OF THE OLD WHIRLPOOL ROOM - CONVERSION OF THAT ROOM TO A ONE• STATION BEAUTY SHOP TO SERVE THE RESIDENTS -- THIS IS .A SERVICE ADDED AND THE FACILITY WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE RESIDENTS. PERSONS NOT ON LEASES OR PERSONS NOT RESIDING AT AUTUMN WOODS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ENTRANCE TO THIS SERVICE.. LANG-NELSON STRIVES TO PROVIDE WHATEVER SERVICES ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE RESIDENTS. THIS IS A SERVICE THAT HAS BEEN REQUESTED BY THE SENIORS AND GENERAL POPULATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. DEC.23.1997 3:03PM LANG-NELSON ASSOCIATES NO.456 P.12 OCT, -OT 97ME) 16i ll CITY OF. ST, ANTHON TEL;612 181 9323 P' 001 Date Fee:.�...... .1. 5�.�, CITY OF ST. ANTHONY Applicant. G71ao Phone: ��� 3 o WA 4 41 Address,. Lyerp owner, renter, agent, etc.): W 6 Statue of applicant ( • Street address and/or legal description of property in questip ad 9 z3T a' L.6T' &.0 4 ew G r� �h� ��.-t- of �o� ! lyi✓y � Zoning district in which property is located: ' Conditional use proposed. a� Minnesota Statutes and City Ordinances require that the following conditions be satisfied before a conditional use may be sutho•rized, Please respond to these conditions, using additional sheets, if necessary. 1? The proposed conditional use is one of the conditional uses spufficallse listad for the zoning district In which It is to be located. 2) The proposed conditions{ use will nye d!dtimanjal W the health, safety, or general welfare of �§s� residing or workIng in the v10Inity Qt' iri Ota -Rr values or Improvements in the vicinity, 3) The proposed conditional use is naggimy at dogirable- a ab9Ve 190911013 to provide a service or a facili•tY which is In the lnterest of public convenience and will contribute to the general welfare of the neighborhood or community. 28signature of applla r r 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY CITY COUNCIL CONTINUATION 3 OF TRUTH IN TAXATION ADOPTION MEETING 4 DECEMBER 17, 1997 5 I. CALL TO ORDER. 6 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. following the Pledge of Allegiance led by 7 Mayor Ranallo. 8 H. ROLL CALL. 9 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust. 10 Also Present: City Manager Michael Mornson, Police Chief Richard Engstrom, Liquor 11 Operations Manager Michael Larson, and City Attorney William Soth. 12 13 III. OPEN HEARING TO SET 1998 TAX LEVY AND ADOPT 1998 BUDGET. 14 Mayor Ranallo declared the public hearing open at 7:31 P.M. 15 IV. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 3, 1997 TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING 16 MEETING MINUTES. 17 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the December 3, 1997 Truth in Taxation 18 Public Hearing Meeting Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 20 21 V. RESOLUTION 97-058. RE: ADOPTION OF 1998 TAX LEVY AND 1998 CITY 22 BUDGET. 23 Mayor Ranallo asked if there was any new business in regard to this issue. Nothing was 24 brought forward. 25 26 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-058, certifying the City of St. 27 Anthony 1998 Tax Levy in the amount of $1,756,391 and Budget in the amount of 28 $5,869,750 in compliance with the Truth in Taxation Act. 29 Motion carried unanimously. 30 VI. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING. 31 Mayor Ranallo declared the public hearing closed at 7:32 P.M. 32 VII. ADJOURNMENT. 33 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to adjourn the meeting at 7:33 P.M. 34 Motion carried unanimously. • City Council Truth in Taxation Hearing Meeting Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 2 1 Respectfully submitted, 2 Lorri Kopischke 3 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 4 5 Mayor 6 ATTEST: 7 City Clerk 8 • • � 1 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 DECEMBER 17, 1997 4 I. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL. 5 The meeting was called to order at 7:34 P.M. following the Truth in Taxation Meeting. 6 II. ROLL CALL. 7 Councilmembers Present: Ranallo, Marks, Enrooth, Wagner, and Faust. 8 Also Present: City Manager Mike Mornson, Police Chief Richard Engstrom, Liquor 9 Operations Manager Michael Larson, and City Attorney William Soth. 10 Councilmembers Absent: None. 11 III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 17, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the December 17, 1997 Regular Council 13 Meeting Agenda with the following change: 14 Under IV. Add A. Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein. 15 Motion carried unanimously. 16 IV. APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 25, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. 17 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the November 25, 1997 Regular Council 18 Meeting Minutes as presented. 19 Motion carried unanimously. 20 APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 3, 1997 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. 21 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the December 3, 1997 Regular Council 22 Meeting Minutes as presented. 23 Motion carried unanimously. 24 A. Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein. 25 Mayor Ranallo reported his attendance today-at a meeting involving Senator Marty, . 26 Representative McGuire, the Chairperson of the Water Management Task Force, 27 Councilmember Faust and City Manager. The meeting went well and the suggestion was 28 made that an outline of the recommendations of the Task Force be given to Hennepin County 29 Commissioner, Ramsey County Commissioner and a Metropolitan Council Chairperson. A 30 meeting would then be held with the aforementioned to update them on the status of the City 31 of St. Anthony so they would be well informed when Senator Marty and Representative 32 McGuire approach the legislature. Mayor Ranallo stated this meeting will be scheduled for 33 January 14 or 15, 1998. 34 Commissioner Stenglein thanked the Mayor, Councilmembers, and residents for the 35 opportunity to address the City of St. Anthony. He stated he was well aware of the water City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 2 1 problem as he had grown up on Pahl Avenue. He stated he would help the City in any way 2 possible. He congratulated the Councilmember-elects and thanked the Councilmembers who 3 would be retiring this evening.. 4 Marks questioned the progress on light-rail transit. He also noted that on Highway 88, at the 5 entry of the new shopping center, the stop light intersection has not yet been striped. He has 6 seen numerous occasions of confusion at this intersection. 7 Commissioner Stenglein reported discussions in regard to light-rail transit have recently been 8 revitalized. He stated he would make sure the situation at the entrance of the new shopping 9 center was remedied. 10 The Council thanked Commissioner Stenglein for attending the Council meeting this evening. 11 V. LICENSES/PERMITS/PETITIONS. 12 Motion by Marks, second by Wagner to approve the following license: 13 Heating License: 14 Vogt Heating & Air Conditioning, St. Louis Park, MN/working at 2601 Silver Lane 15 NE 16 Motion carried unanimously. 17 VI. PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS. 18 Motion by Marks, second by Enrooth to approve the following claims: 19 20 A. Road Improvements: 21 1. Rieke Carroll Muller Associates, Inc. in the amount of$11,305.38 for 22 professional services rendered from November 2, 1997 to November 29, 1997 23 for Design/Bidding 1998 Street Improvements. 24 B. Legal: 25 1. Dorsey & Whitney in the amount of$2,530.48 for legal services rendered 26 through October 31, 1997. 27 2. Foster, Ojile, Wentzell & Brever in the amount of$3,000 for professional 28 services rendered for December, 1997. 29 C. New Liquor Store: 30 1. KKE Architects, Inc. in the amount of$986.56 for services rendered for the 31 period ending October 31, 1997. 32 D. Stormwater: 33 1. Barr Enizineering in the amount of$101.50 for professional services during the 34 period of August 2 through October 31, 1997. 35 E. 6 pages of Verified Claims as presented by the Finance Director. 36 Motion carried unanimously. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 3 1 VII. REPORTS. 2 A. Councilmembers. 3 Faust reported that the meeting with Senator Marty and Representative McGuire was 4 productive. He noted that Senator Marty and Representative McGuire complimented the 5 document provided by WSB, a product of the Task Force. He was encouraged by the 6 meeting and felt the City will be able to move forward. There is a lot of work to be done but 7 the City is on the right course. 8 Mayor Ranallo noted he, the City Manager and Task Force members may all be called on to 9 testify before the legislature. He stated this is why the City will have the meeting with their 10 representatives and inform them of the situation. 11 Marks reported he serves as the City representative to the Civic Orchestra Board of Directors 12 and was recently appointed as the Chairperson of that organization. 13 14 B. Manor. . 15 1. Presentation of Appreciation Plagues to Outgoing Councilmembers. 16 Mayor Ranallo complimented and thanked both Mrs. Barb Enrooth and Mrs. Audrey Wagner 17 for the amount of time that they had shared their husbands with the City of St. Anthony. 18 Mayor Ranallo noted a letter received by the City of St. Anthony from the Middle Mississippi 19 River Watershed Management Organization stating that Councilmember Enrooth has played a 20 vital role in the development of that process. The letter commended Enrooth and asked that 21 he continue to serve on that Organization as a representative of the City of St. Anthony until 22 his term expires. 23 Mayor Ranallo presented Councilmember Enrooth with a Plaque of Appreciation for his 24 twenty years of dedicated service and inspiring leadership as a Planning Commissioner and 25 City Councilmember to the City of St. Anthony. 26 Mayor Ranallo presented Councilmember Wagner with a Plaque of Appreciation for his 27 sixteen years of dedicated service and inspiring leadership as Planning Commissioner and City 28 Councilmember to the City of St. Anthony. 29 Mayor Ranallo thanked both Councilmembers and expressed appreciation for the work they 30 had done over the years. 31 Councilmember Wagner stated it had been an enjoyable experience working with the City. 32 He will miss working with the Council and City Staff. He expressed appreciation to his wife 33 for allowing him the time to serve on the Council. He stated he would leave the City Council 34 with the challenge to maintain the quality and level of service in the City and to have it 35 continue at a reasonable tax rate. f , City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 4 1 Councilmember Enrooth thanked his wife for putting up with things for 20 years and noted it 2 was not always easy leaving the house at night to attend the variety of functions. He thanked 3 the Council and stated they have done a lot of good things for the City. 4 5 C. City Manager. 6 Morrison reported the City has received $20,000 from the Sports Boosters in final payment of 7 the $60,000 owed for building the storage room in the new City Hall/Community Center. He 8 noted the Sports Boosters charitable gambling and premise permit licenses are up for renewal 9 in 1998 and will be discussed at an upcoming work session. 10 Mornson reported the City has hired a new Police Officer and has a full department back in 11 force. The new Officer will be introduced to the Council at a meeting early in 1998. 12 Morrison reported City Staff is in the process of filling two vacancies in the Public Works 13 Department. 130 applications have been received for these positions. 14 Morrison reported the City is investigating potential funds via the Metropolitan Council which 15 can be utilized toward sump pump implementation. 16 Morrison reported Management Assistant Moore-Sykes recently attended a meeting of the 17 Minnesota Parks and Recreation Association. Staff is investigating potential grants available 18 through this Association for park development. 19 Morrison reported the legislature has compressed the tax rate, which has resulted in the 20 commercial tax rate being decreased. Staff is investigating the results of this on the tax 21 increment districts. 22 Morrison reported the bids for the 1998 Street Improvement Project will be open on 23 December 18, 1997 at 10:00 A.M. The 33rd Avenue and Silver Lake Bridge Project are also 24 moving forward. 25 VIII. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None. 26 IX. NEW BUSINESS. 27 A. Resolution 97-054, re: Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. 28 Morrison noted a letter from WSB noting that the St. Anthony application requests $600,000 29 of the $1,300,000 FEMA funds available for the Twin Cities area. The intent of the 30 application is to assist the City with the possible purchase of the homes identified in the WSB 31 report. The application is due December 28, 1997. Morrison noted the City also has 32 $150,000 from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and hopes to use these funds together 33 with the FEMA funds toward the purchase of the homes. 34 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-054, authorizing execution 35 of Sub-Grant Agreement. 1 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 5 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 B. Approve Change Orders for SAV 2 and Discussion with Mike Larson-regarding the 3 New Store Opening. 4 Morrison explained the budget information in regard to the new SAV 2 Liquor Store 5 construction. He noted the budget currently has a surplus balance of$3,137.87. The planned 6 tire and dumpster enclosure has not been built. It has been determined that the enclosure 7 cannot be built next to the building as planned. The Fire Inspector has stated it must be 8 located ten feet from the building. Staff is recommending that the City hire their own 9 contractor next spring to install some type of enclosure or have the City's Public Works crew 10 do the job. 11 Morrison noted the Council had directed Staff and allowed them to negotiate change orders 12 during the construction of the new SAV 2 Liquor Store. He presented the change orders in 13 the amount of$60,473.00 and noted this amount does not include the tire and dumpster 14 enclosure. 15 Motion by Enrooth, second by Marks to approve all of the change orders in a total amount of 16 $60,473.00 for the SAV 2 Liquor Store. 17 Motion carried unanimously. 18 Morrison presented a list of the expenditures at the new SAV 2 Liquor Store for fixtures and 19 equipment. He noted the expenses were $74,889 and the amount budgeted was $62,900. One 20 cost which was not anticipated was new cooler racking. When Carlson Display Fixtures 21 moved the old cooler they noted the racking system had deteriorated to the point that it would 22 not withstand the move. The new cooler racking was then ordered. 23 Morrison commended Liquor Operations Manager Larson for an outstanding job in managing 24 the SAV 2 Liquor Store project. He noted there were many complications with the project 25 and Mr. Larson handled them all quite well. 26 Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager,'reported that operation of the SAV 2 Store is going 27 well. He has received no complaints in regard to the store, product selection or layout. Staff 28 is seeing a lot of new faces and business is being drawn from the Cities of New Brighton and 29 Columbia Heights. The targeted customers for January and February will be Northeast 30 Minneapolis and the CUB Food shoppers. 31 Mayor Ranallo asked if the new SAV 2 is pulling business from the other municipal liquor 32 store. 33 Mr. Larson stated this is a concern which is being monitored. His intention is to attract all 34 new customers to the SAV 2 Store. r City Council Regular Meeting Minutes December 17, 1997 Page 6 1 The Council expressed appreciation to Mr. Larson for all the work he has done in this 2 process. 3 4 C. 1998 Union Agreements (copies of contracts are on file with the City Clerk): 5 1. Resolution 97-055 - Police. 6 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-055, ratifying the 1998-1999 7 Agreement between the City of St. Anthony and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., #186 8 representing the St. Anthony Police Department. 9 10 Motion carried unanimously. 11 2. Resolution 97-056 - Fire. 12 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to approve Resolution 97-056, ratifying the 1998-1999 13 Agreement between the City of St. Anthony and International Association of Firefighters, 14 Local 3486, representing the St. Anthony Fire Department. 15 Motion carried unanimously. 16 3. Resolution 97-057 - Public Works. 17 Motion by Wagner, second by Enrooth to approve Resolution 97-057, ratifying the 1998-1999 18 Agreement between the City of St. Anthony and International Union of Operating Engineers, 19 Local 49, AFL-CIO, representing the St. Anthony Public Works Department. 20 Motion carried unanimously. 21 Councilmembers thanked City Manager for his successful negotiations of all three contracts. 22 Mornson reported there are two issues which are not included in any of the contracts. The 23 first is the question of the annual consideration of the early retirement programs. The second 24 is some type of incentive for employees for a reduction of workers compensation claims such 25 as a wellness program.- Morrison noted both issues are being looked into and that both issues 26 would be difficult to implement unless they were a City-wide policy. 27 28 D. Consideration of Applicants for Planning Commissioner. 29 Mayor Ranallo explained that interviews were held earlier this evening for three seats on the 30 Planning Commission. Four applicants were interviewed and each was asked the same five 31 questions. Each Councilmember then graded the applicants on a rating system and will 32 appoint on that basis. 33 Mayor Ranallo reported the applicants who received the highest scores were Doug Bergstrom, 34 Anthony Kaczor, and Chris Makowske. 35 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. December 17, 1997 Page 7 1 Motion by Enrooth, second by Faust to appoint Doug Bergstrom, Anthony Kaczor, and Chris 2 Makowske to the Planning Commission. 3 Motion carried unanimously. 4 X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None. 5 XI. ADJOURNMENT. 6 Motion by Enrooth, second by Wagner to adjourn the meeting at 8:16 P.M. 7 Motion carried unanimously. 8 Respectfully submitted, 9 Lorri Kopischke 10 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial 11 12 Mayor 13 ATTEST: 14 City Clerk