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July 16, 1999
Planning Commission
City of St. Anthony
City Hall
3303 Silver Lake Road NE
St.Anthony,MN 55418
RE: Public Hearing: St. Anthony Shopping Center Land Use Plan
Dear Commissioner:
A public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday July 20`h on the attached land use plan. The
Commission should take public testimony on the plan and then make a recommendation to the City
Council. The City Council will act on the Land Use Plan at its July 27`s meeting.
The Land Use Plan is based on the strategic vision developed late last year,several meetings
with the property owners and businesses and a meeting with the residents. Last month the
Commission reviewed two alternative Land Use Plans and made several suggested changes.
The Plan has the following primary characteristics:
• The existing shopping center including the former grocery store focuses on a Village Green,
which would be designed to create a small town feeling. This Green could contain such
community uses as a band shell/gazebo,park benches and trees and a water feature.
• The Green is the center point of the plan and is connected to the residential areas and the
larger community by a system of lineal park trails.
• The primary land use around the Village Green is retail shopping and accessory parking
• The retail adjacent to the shopping center has been slightly re-configured with additional
retail.About 24,000 square feet of new retail would be added to the area.
• The Fire Station and Liquor operations would be retained in the area.
• Additional parking would be added and the existing inefficient parking arrangements
improved.The amount of new parking would be greater then the existing parking and would
accommodate the new retail as well as the existing retail.
• Some of the single-family homes are retained in the southwest corner of the area
• A small 18,000 square foot office area is added in the southwest area to complement the bank
just to the northwest across Kenzie Terrace.
Should you have any questions please call.
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St. Anthony Shopping Center Area Date: July 15, 1999
Land Use Plan
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
PLANNING COMMISSION
JULY 20, 1998
7:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
I. CALL TO ORDER.
II. ROLL CALL.
III. APPROVAL OF JULY 20, 1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
IV. APPROVAL OF JUNE 15, 1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JULY
27, 1999 Cm COUNCIL.
VI. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR ST. ANTHONY SHOPPING
CENTER.
VII: CONCEPT REVIEW
A. 99 - XX MENDOTA HOMES, INC. - TWIN HOME PROJECT:
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; PRELIMINARY PLAT; FINAL PLAT.
VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
A. DISCUSSION OF CITY MANAGER'S MEMO RE: SALVATION ARMY
PROPERTY.
B. CITY'S POLICY ON REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.
VIII. COMMENTS.
.IX. ADJOURNMENT.
1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2
3 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
4 JUNE 15, 1999
5
6 I. CALL TO ORDERIPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
7 The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Chair
8 Bergstrom.
9
10 II. ROLL CALL.
If Commissioners present: Chair Bergstrom; Commissioners Horst, Hanson, Stille, Melsha,
12 and Hatch.
13 Commissioners absent: Commissioner Tillman.
14 Also present: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant.
15
16 III. APPROVAL OF JUNE 15, 1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA.
17 Motion by Commissioner Stille, second by Chair Bergstrom to approve the June 15, 1999
18 Planning Commission Meeting Agenda with the following addition:
19
20 VIII. Other Business, Item 2. Combination of Gibbs Properties and Declaration of Restrictions.
21
22 Motion carried unanimously.
23
24 IV. APPROVAL OF MAY 18, 1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES.
25 Motion by Commissioner Horst, second by Commissioner Hanson to approve the May 18, 1999
26 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
27
28 Motion carried unanimously.-
29
30 V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY
31 COUNCIL.
32 Bergstrom agreed to attend the June 22, 1999 City Council meeting.
33
34 VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
35
36 VII. CONCEPT REVIEW-None.
37
38 VII. OTHER BUSINESS.
39 1. Dick Krier Report and Discussion on St. Anthony Shopping Center.
40 Bergstrom welcomed Mr. Dick Krier and invited him to address the Commission. Mr. Krier
41 stated that the redevelopment of the shopping center has been under discussion by the City since
42 last fall, adding that since that time he has met with shopping center merchants as well as the
43 Planning Commission to discuss the City's vision for the area. He added that, after these
44 discussions, he drafted a land use plan and solicited resident input at a neighborhood meeting.
45
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 15, 1999
Page 2
1 Mr. Krier invited the Commission's discussion of the land use plan and possible conclusions,
2 adding that the plan will be redrafted to reflect the Commission's input in preparation for a
3 public hearing. He noted the Commission should set a date for the public hearing.
4
5 Bergstrom asked for clarification with regard to the project scope and deliverables for which Mr.
6 Krier is under contract by the City. Mr. Krier stated he was retained by the City Council to
7 decide upon a vision for the shopping center area as well as draft a land use plan.
8
9 Mr. Krier stated that his recent work had revealed that the shopping center could remain a viable
10 retail area in this location given the fact that the trade area is changing. He added the issue will
11 be to enhance the shopping center and create a vision for the area.
12
13 Mr. Krier presented 2 concept maps for the area, showing the creation of high intensity housing
14 and office developments tied together with modernization in terms of appearance,better access
15 and village green space. He noted that Concept 1 expands on retail uses, while Concept 2
16 maintains the retail elements as they exist.
17
.18 Hanson stated the sale of the shopping center should be finalized in approximately 3 weeks, and
19 a purchase agreement was signed recently for the Town& Country property. He noted Mr.
20 Krier's concept plans do not reflect these developments.
21
22 Horst questioned implementation methods, and whether that would be a problem. Mr. Krier
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23 stated the City must be willing to provide funds to improve access, lighting, landscaping and
24 green areas to create a sense of City identity. Horst stressed the importance of acting
25 immediately to bring these plans to the shopping center's new owners.
26
27 Mr. Krier stated he has met with the shopping center's new owners, who have indicated they
28 want the center to be unique and not just another strip mall. He added that government must be
29 involved if rents are not to be raised and the community nature is to be maintained. Horst
30 reiterated the concept plans should be presented to the new owners for their review.
31
32 Horst stated the shopping center's owners have been in discussions with City Manager Mike
33 Morrison, adding it might be counter-productive for the Commission to decide on a concept plan
34 without more open communication with the City and the new owners. Bergstrom stated in his
35 opinion the concept plan will be the consensus from which Mr. Krier can begin such discussions.
36
37 Horst stated the center's new owners, who recently spent$3.1 million on the purchase,will have
38 their own vision for the shopping center, adding they have indicated they have drawn up
39 conceptual drawings. He added the Commission seems to be planning on the backside, and it
40 would be valuable for the Commission to present its views immediately.
41
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 15, 1999
Page 3
1 Bergstom asked what assumptions are inherent in either concept plan with regard to demolition
2 of existing structures. Mr. Krier stated that,within the concept plans presented, the primary
3 retail areas would be retained as they exist with some possible expansion. He added that the
4 southernmost buildings would be eliminated in Concept 1, and the liquor store would be
5 eliminated in Concept 2.
6
7 Mr. Krier stated the basic concept is to attempt to create a retail core around a central node which
-_— 8 would draw residents and customers. He added there are a variety of options to achieve this, and
9 add more value than currently exists in the area.
10
11 Bergstrom asked where the fire station would be located. Mr. Krier stated it could stay where it
12 is or be moved, as well as the liquor store which should be part of the retail fabric of the area
13 rather than isolated.
14
15 Bergstrom stated he would support a village green area as large as possible, noting that green
16 space is limited within the-City. He added this would generate recognition by residents that the
17 area is unique and special.
18
19 Horst stated he would favor a plan which would incorporate the Town& Country property and
20 green space. He questioned whether the area will need so many parking spaces. Mr. Krier stated
21 the standard ratio is 4.5-5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of retail. Horst expressed concern that
22 green space will be sacrificed for parking. Mr. Krier stressed the importance of ensuring that
23 obstacles to success are not created.
24
25 Horst stated the center is currently used as a park& ride by many residents, and this issue should
26 be reviewed. He added the new owners of the Town& Country will be spending a lot of money
27 on renovation and remodeling. He asked whether they had requested City funding. Ms. Moore-
28 Sykes stated there had been some discussion with regard to funding for landscaping.
29
30 Hanson questioned whether the City could support extensive new office space. Mr. Krier stated
31 that communities with office space and residences with quick easy access to downtown areas are
32 desirable to commuters. Mr. Krier stated that townhomes create additional value in the area in
33 terms of strategy.
34
35 Bergstrom asked for clarification with regard to new developments of which the Commission
36 was unaware. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she was using Northgate as an example, and that if the
37 site were demolished as part of the City's redevelopment plan for the shopping center, alternative
38 office space should ideally be made available. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated, however, that if
39 Northgate were demolished or redeveloped in the future, its tenants would need new space..
40
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 15, 1999
Page 4
1 Bergstrom stated he did not have any concerns about Mr. Krier or a representative of the City
.2 presenting the concept plans to'the shopping center'.s developers. He added that it could be
3 indicated that the Commission envisions the highest and best use of this property, which
4 presumes that it will be completely modified.
5
6 Horst stated that the Town& Country creates a physical barrier between retail areas and the
7 Northgate property. Hanson stated the Town& Country might be amenable to altering their
8 entrance to the new facility to improve flow for the entire area.
9
10 Stille stated the Northgate property seems to be segregated from the rest of the community. He
11 added he would support the installation of a decorative fence along Kenzie Terrace to create a
12 visually aesthetic entrance to the community. He noted the area should be made more pedestrian
13 accessible.
14
15 Bergstrom reviewed a list of ideas for the shopping center from Tillman who was unable to
16 attend the meeting, including the creation of a designated area in the parking lot for a farmer's
17 market. Horst noted that such vendors are illegal in the City.
18
19 Bergstrom stated the Commission was at a consensus that the shopping center should be
20 maintained and expanded as a retail area with a central green space and connector trails;and
21 office space in the southernmost corner of the property.-..
22
23 Mr. Krier agreed to revise the concept plan accordingly for presentation at a public hearing to be
24 held at the Commission's July 20, 1999 meeting. Bergstrom noted he would be absent from that
25 meeting and Horst would act as chair.
26
27 Bergstrom asked for clarification with regard to Mr. Krier's reference to a change in Tax
28 Increment Financing (TIF).-Mr. Krier stated the state legislature had recently made changes that
29 will affect the accumulation of tax increments for use in future redevelopment projects which
30 has reduced the City's TIF-gathering ability.
31
32 Bergstrom asked whether financing will be available for the shopping center's redevelopment
33 project. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the legislation has reduced the City's ability to use TIF money,
34 but funds generated previously are still available. She added she was unsure of the exact funds
35 available.
36
37 Hatch asked if the concept plans allowed for incorporation of interior public space. .Mr. Krier
38 confirmed an atrium area would.be included in plans for the retail center. Bergstrom stated the
39 Comprehensive Plan had noted the City's lack of green space and community gathering places.
40
41 2. Combination of Gibbs Properties and Declaration of Restrictions.
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 15, 1999
Page 5
1 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she was approached by Mark Gibbs, 2621-Lowry Avenue, with regard
2 to the combination of 2 lots for construction of a garage. She added both lots are.non-
3 conforming lots.
4
5 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated she reviewed the issue with City Attorney William Soth who indicated
6 the request is not a subdivision and therefore a public hearing need not be held, and the
7 Commission's approval was requested.
8
9 Ms. Moore-Sykes reviewed Mr. Soth's letter of June 10, 1999, which clarifies that the owner's
10 purchase agreement restricts the lots from ever being split again due to their non-conforming
11 size, and requests the mortgage company's compliance. She noted that Mr. Gibbs is anxious to
12 move forward with this request and secure a low interest rate on his mortgage.
13
14 Bergstrom asked whether the lots could be replatted as 1 lot. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that would
15 be an unnecessary process as the restrictions will be attached to the property title.
16
17 Bergstrom stated as the City Attorney is comfortable with this arrangement, and as he drafted the
18 Declaration of Restrictions, the Commission would support the request.
19
20 3. Review Proposed Park Dedication Ordinance.
21 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the City has recently felt the need for continued funds for parks
22 redevelopment and a Park Dedication fee would increase the City's ability to acquire additional
23 land and collect fees. She noted that previous Councils had been opposed to taking private
24 property for public use as a requirement for coming into the City.
25
26 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the recent Salvation Army Camp sale situation prompted the City to
27 consider this ordinance, and requested the Commission's consideration of this issue.
28
29 Bergstrom asked whether the ordinance applies to all zoning districts. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated
30 that applying the ordinance to commercial zoning was up for discussion. She noted that New
31 Brighton and Arden Hills both apply a 10%fee. She stated the ordinance is allowable by State
32 statute and is used frequently by communities. She added the ordinance would not be applied
33 retroactively.
34
35 Bergstrom stated the triggering event is 1 acre or more of property which is being subdivided.
36 Melsha stated subdividing property indicates the addition of more people and thus the need for
37 more parks space. He asked why the ordinance would apply to commercial space as subdivision
38 would not mean more residents. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the ordinance is a means of collecting
39 fees and acquiring potential green space and should be viewed as a source of revenue for
40 maintenance of parks.
41
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 15, 1999
Page 6
1 Bergstrom stated the ordinance would not be as effective a revenue source if only applied to
2 residential property.
3
4 Horst left the meeting at 8:35 PM.
5
6 Bergstrom stated the ordinance as'written would only be triggered if a large residential property
7 is subdivided. Melsha stated in his opinion the ordinance is not worth the effort. Bergstrom
8 stated the ordinance would put 2 large parcels, Apache Plaza and the Salvation Army Camp, on
9 notice.
10
11 Stille stated he would not wish to add another level of financial burden to commercial
12 development. Bergstrom recommended the Ordinance be adopted as written without applying to
13 commercial properties so as not to erect stumbling blocks to commercial redevelopment.
14
15 4. Salvation Army Camp Update and Discussion.
16 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the Council, at its last worksession, discussed this issue and expressed a
17 willingness to negotiate over cooperative use of the land for recreational purposes. She added
18 the potential new owner of the property, Heart of the Earth School, wishes this to be a mutual
19 benefit situation.
20
21 Bergstrom stated the overwhelming consensus at the recent brainstorming session was that the
22 land should be used for parks and open space regardless of the buyer. He added the
23 Commission's consensus has been that the property should not be developed in its entirety for
24 residential or other purposes.
25
26 5. 1999 Goals Discussion.
27 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated this issue has been at the forefront of the Commission's agenda recently.
28 Bergstrom stated the Comprehensive Plan included the opportunistic redoing of the City's visible
29 infrastructure, to include lighting and sidewalks, as streets are reconstructed. He added a process
30 could be initiated whereby the Public Works Department would communicate its upcoming
31 projects to the Commission for advance planning.
32
33 Bergstrom stated this could be discussed in connection with the City's upcoming budget process.
34 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the budget's first draft is due in August or September. Bergstrom
35 requested this issue be raised again in August dependent upon public hearings before the
36 Commission.
37
38 Hatch stated the issue of grant availability for lighting and street improvements could be
39 discussed. Bergstrom stated there are many grants available. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated most
40 grants are income sensitive, and are very specific and competitive in eligibility requirements.
41
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
June 15, 1999
Page 7
1 Bergstrom stated grant money is available for a wide variety of projects, and the application
2 process is time consuming and requires creativity. He added the City could do more in the area
3 of economic redevelopment,but not with its current Staff. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the City's
4 budget must also be able to support matching funds requirements.
5
6 Bergstrom stated there may be opportunities for the Commission to work on grant research.
7 Hatch stated there are various web sites with such information. Stille stated he is interested in
8 finding out about grant opportunities for street improvements. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated Public
9 Works Director Jay Hartman might have more information. Bergstrom requested that Ms.
10 Moore-Sykes determine whether Mr. Hartman could attend the Commission's August meeting to
11 discuss this issue.
12
13 IX. COMMENTS.
14 Hanson stated he agrees with Horst's comments with regard to the urgency of communicating
15 with the shopping center's new owners.
16
17 Melsha also expressed agreement with acting quickly on the shopping center, adding the City
18 must be more aggressive than in the past. He added the fear is that a cohesive plan for the entire
19 area will not be realized.
20
21 Hatch expressed concern over the appearance of the sporting goods store in the Town& Country
22 property. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the new owners will be required to present plans to the
23 Commission.
24
25 Stille stated he would like to see some planning concepts for Apache with a different planner
26 who could provide insight with regard to that particular area. Bergstrom asked Ms. Moore-Sykes
27 to determine a contact person at USBank or elsewhere who can provide information.
28
29 Bergstrom noted he will be absent from the Commission's July 20, 1999 meeting.
30
31 X. ADJOURNMENT.
32 Motion by Commissioner Stille, second by Commissioner Bergstrom to adjourn the meeting at
33 9:15 P.M.
34 Motion carried unanimously.
35
36 Respectfully submitted,
37
38
39 Mary Mullen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
40
41
STAFF REPORT
To: Planning Commission
From: Kim Moore-Sykes,Management Assistant *)9
Date: July 20, 1999
Subject: Mendota Homes Twin Home Project, 3261 Old Highway 8
Concept Review.
In December 1997, Erin Mathern of Mendota Homes presented a request to the Planning
Commission to rezone a vacant property located at 3621 Old Highway from industrial to R4 in
order to complete a multi-family housing project that is on adjacent property in Roseville. This
project had been approved by the City of Roseville at the time of the rezoning request.
Ms. Mathern recently called to inform Staff that the scope of the project had changed; that as the
result of a feasibility study that Mendota Homes had done, it was decided to construct single-
level twin homes rather than a senior apartment complex that was originally planned. As a result
of this change, it is being proposed to build one twin home building on the St. Anthony site that
was originally planned as parking and open space. Staff informed Ms. Mathern that in order to
do this project, she would need to obtain a conditional use permit as an R-2 use is a permitted
conditional use in an R-4 zoning district and that she would also need to replat the lot to
accommodate a twin home building.
Ms. Mathem, as a representative for Mendota Homes will be attending the Planning
Commission meeting for a concept review of their proposed project. She has also been to the
City of Roseville and has received approval for this project as proposed for the Roseville
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property. _
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1 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 II. 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 . III. APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 16, 1997 PLANNING COMIVIISSION 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 W. APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 18, 1997 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
19 MINUTES.
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 COIVMSSION 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 quest - 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 Mathern 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
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.was
11 planned to be used as a parking lot and green space. Mr. Soth indicated that it is required to
12 be 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. Mathem 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.
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. Mathem 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.
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 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. Sarna'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 comer, 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 corner 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 .
MEMORANDUM .
DATE: May 26, 1999
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Michael Mornson, City Manager
ITEM: SALVATION ARMY PROPERTY
As you know, the Council placed a moratorium on the Salvation Army property
which,,in effect, stopped any rezoning changes, building permits to be issued,
etc. The property can be sold and be used by the current owner, as well as the
prospective owner, as long as the property is being used under the conditions of
its current zoning ordinance. This is allowed by the Recreational and Open
Space District (attached). Currently, the Heart of the Earth School is in
negotiations with the Salvation Army. This is a permited use under the Open
Recreational District. The manner in which they would use the property is also
attached.
The_City Council would like you to discuss and debate what the Planning
Commission would like to see done.with the property; should the property stay
zoned as Open Recreational District or should it be rezoned, etc. You can
present your findings at either the June 22"d or-July 27`h Council meeting,
depending on how long you need to take to explore this issue.
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Silver Lake - Heart Of The Eart A
Planned Use
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■ Day care Center / Head Start
Elementary / Middle School
■ High School / College Prep
Adult Continuing Education
National Resource Center
National Conference Center
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Crisis Intervention Housing
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■ Long Term Student' Housing
1640.04 Accessory Uses. Subject to the provisions of Section 1650, the following uses are
permitted accessory uses in the LI District:
(a) Storage sheds which do not exceed one story in height and which have been
approved by the Council as to size and design.
(b) Buildings temporarily located on the premises for purposes of construction
for a period not to exceed completion of construction.
1640.05 Dimensional Regulations.
Subd. 1. Height. No structure may exceed 35 feet in height or contain more than
three stories.
Subd. 2. Lot Area and Width. The minimum lot area is 15,000 square feet, and the
,,un mum lot width is 100 feet.
Subd. 3. Front Yard. The front yard must have'a depth'equal to the greater of 40
feet or a distance equal to the average of the setbacks of structures on the two
adjoining lots.
Subd. 4. Side Yards. Side yards on interior lots must be at least 15 feet each. Side
yards adjoining a street must be at least 40 feet.
Subd. 5. Rear Yards. The rear yard must be at least 15 feet in depth.
Subd. 6. Floor Area Ratio. The floor area ratio in the LI District may not exceed 1.5.
Subd. 7. Setbacks From Residential Districts. There must be a setback of at least 20
feet from any property in a residential district, within which setback area parking,
storage and/or loading facilities are excluded.
Section 1645 - R/O RECREATIONAL/OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
1645.01 Purpose. The purpose of the R/O District is to regulate development in those
_areas which have significant natural amenities such as trees, terrain, and water resources,
and to regulate development for recreational purposes in areas which have significant
public or private recreational potential.
1645.02 Permitted Uses. Only the following uses are permitted in the R/O District:
(a) Outdoor or indoor recreational facilities and their supporting structures
operated by a governmental agency, a private, nonprofit service organization
or conservation group, including but not limited to lodges, kitchens, dining
halls and supporting restaurants, dormitories and golf courses.
(b) Trails and pathways for pedestrians and non-motorized means of transit.
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Subd. 1. Height. No structure may exceed 35 feet in height or contain more than
three stories.
Subd. 2. Setbacks. No structure may be constructed or placed within 25 feet of a
property line.
Subd. 3. Lake Setback. No structure may be constructed or placed within 200 feet of
a lake or within 75 feet of a watercourse or ponding area.
1645.06 Building Design Requirements. All structures must be constructed of a material
and of a design which is compatible with the natural environment as determined by the
Planning Commission and Council, and must conform with all applicable laws.
Section 1650 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
1650.01 Lot Requirements.
Subd. 1. Lot Size. Adjoining lots which were in common ownership on or after
August 18, 1976 according to the real estate records of Hennepin or Ramsey County,
Minnesota, will be deemed a single parcel if one or more of the lots is smaller than .
the minimum lot size required under the Zoning Code.
Subd. 2. Principal Structure. There may be no more than one principal structure
on a lot in any R-1;R—lA or R-2 District.
Subd. 3. Street Lines. On a through lot, both street lines will be front lot lines for
applying the yard and parking requirements of the Zoning Code.
1650.02 Accessory Buildings.
Subd. 1. In Yards. No detached accessory building may be located within any yard
other than the rear yard, except that garages may be located in side yards.
Subd. 2. Minimum Setback. No accessory building or any eave or other portion of
any accessory building may be located within three feet of any property line, except
as provided in Subdivision 6 of this Section.
Subd. 3. Accessory Buildings Attached. If an accessory building is attached to the
principal structure, it will be considered a part of the principal structure and must
comply with all setbacks and other requirements applicable to the principal
structure.
Subd. 4. Setback from Principal Structure. Unless attached to and made a part of
the principal structure, no eave or other portion of an accessory building may be
closer than five feet from any eave or other portion of a principal structure, except
as provided in Subdivision 6 of this Section.
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STAFF REPORT
To: Planning Commission
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From: Kim Moore-Sykes, Management Assistant
Date: July 20, 1999
Subject: Reimbursement for Travel or Training Expenses
The City Manager had a request that Commissioners be provided with this information as a
result of a question about the City's reimbursement policy. While the current policy specifically
mentions City employees, the intent of it is to also include City Councilmembers and
Commissioners. As the policy states, the City Manager is to receive the reimbursement request
and if it the request qualifies for reimbursement under the travel policy,he will pass it on for
payment.
Mileage reimbursement is currently at $.315 per mile. This amount usually changes annually.
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT POLICY
Purpose
To reimburse employees for out-of-pocket expenditures when out of the St. Anthony
area on approved City business.
Procedures
1 . All travel by St. Anthony employees requires the approval of the City Manager
or his/her designee. All conference or school related expenses shall also be
approved by the City Manager.
2. All expenses incurred for travel are to be paid by the employee, or pre-paid by
the City. The employee's expenses may be covered .with a travel advance, or
the employee may use personal funds and be reimbursed subsequently. Travel
advances may only be requested for meals and hotel expenses, or round trip
airfares that have not been pre-paid by the City.
3. Travel advances may be requested no later than seventy-two (72) hours before
the date of departure.
4. All employees who travel on City business within the State of Minnesota can
use a privately-owned vehicle. The following mileage reimbursement rates will
be allowed:
For use of City-owned vehicle:
actual receipted expenses
For use of a privately-owned vehicle:
current State or IRS reimbursement rate
5. Travel outside of the State of Minnesota shall be reimbursed at actual round trip
coach rate airfare. If a personal automobile is used, reimbursement will be paid
on the basis of the prevailing mileage allowance rate or coach airfare,
whichever is less. If an employee prefers to drive, any extra time required due
to driving will be taken as vacation time.
6. Employees who depart for a conference early or remain at the conference site
location after the conference are personally responsible for all costs of hotel,
living expenses and any additional travel expenses.
Travel Reimbursement Policy
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7. Hotel accommodations shall be reasonable and shall be reimbursed at actual
and necessary cost,'consistent with facilities available and in proximity of the
location of the conference or business meeting attended. Where double or
.multiple occupancy has occurred, the official or employee may only claim the
actual and necessary cost of his or her cost of single occupancy.
8. A per diem for meals and miscellaneous subsistence expenses not to exceed
$34.00 may be taken by employees who travel on City business within the
State of Minnesota. Other expenses will be approved on a need basis.
9. The per diem for meals and miscellaneous subsistence expenses for employees
who travel outside the State of Minnesota on City business shall be $44.00.
10. If meals are included in tuition or registration fees and/or only a fraction of the
day is authorized for travel, the per diem or expense allowance will be reduced
as follows, unless documented otherwise:
Breakfast $ 8.00
Lunch $12.00
Dinner $14.00
Breakfast allowance shall be authorized for Minneapolis/St. Paul departures
prior to 8:00 A.M. and dinner allowances shall be authorized for
Minneapolis/St. Paul arrivals after 7:00 P.M.. Allowances within these
parameters are the responsibility of the Finance Director consistent with the
facts and good judgement applied to each travel expense claim.
11. Other miscellaneous expenses such as taxis to and from the destination airport,
buses, and phone calls that are business related will be reimbursed. (Attempts
should be made to retain receipts whenever possible.) , Rental car
reimbursement will be made only with prior approval by the City Manager.
12. Conferences, seminars and schools are not authorized for temporary, part-time,
seasonal employees, trainees, or members of various boards, unless approved
by the City Council.
13. Employees, upon returning, must settle their travel accounts within ten (10)
working days by filling out a Reimbursement Summary and submitting it to the
Finance Director.
1999 PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS & TERMS
Name Term End Date
Todd J. Hanson, O.D. 12/31/01
3721 Foss Road, Apt. #f9
St. Anthony, MN 55421
St. Anthony Eye Clinic
Bus: 781-4730
Home: 781-6701
Kin Tillman 12/31/99
2904 Crestview
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 788-0340
Richard Horst 12/31/99
3509 Belden Drive
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 781-5938
Coast to Coast Hardware Store
E-Mail: rhorstO-isd.net
Bus: 781-1201; Fax: 781-2479
Douglas Bergstrom, Chair 12/31/00
3620 Edward Street .
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 789-1498
Northern Environmental, Web Site: www.northem-env.com
E-Mail: netinb20visi.com
Bus: 635-9100; Fax: 635-0643
Chris Melsha 12/31/00
3537 Coolidge St. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 789-3593
Bus:
e-mail: ctmelsha@isd.net
Randy Stille 12/31/01
3117 Rankin Road
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Bus.: (651) 736-9948
Home 788-3235
Lorin Hatch 12/31/00
2832 Coolidge St. N.E.
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Home: 781-8514
Bus: