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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.15.82 Board of Appeals and AdjustmentsMINUTES OF BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS 7:00 P.M., Thursday, April 15, 1982 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 82 -1 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Maplewood- Board of Appeals and Adjustments was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 9:53 P.M. by Chairman Bastian. B. ROLL CALL Gary W. Bastian, Chairman - Present Norman G. Anderson Present John C. Greavu Present Frances L. Juker Present MaryLee Maida Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Variances: Keller Parkway - Anderson. a. Chairman Bastian stated the Council had denied the Preliminary Plat and lot division as requested by Mr. Anderson for the Gervais Overlook project. The Board accepted the report regarding the variances for this project. Chairman Bastian recessed the meeting at 9:54 P.M. Chairman Bastian reconvened the meeting at 10:51 P.M. 2. Variances: 2010 Clarence - Street - Caron and DuFresne a. Chairman Bastian convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Anthony Caron and Wendy DuFresne for a lot area variance to construct a double dwelling on an undersized lot. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was found to be in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Mr. Caron, 2010 Clarence Street, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his request. C. Chairman Bastian called for proponents. None were heard. d. Chairman Bastian called for opponents. None were heard. e. Chairman Bastian closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Juker moved to approve the lot area variance of 355 square feet as requested by Anthony Caron and Wendy DuFresne. 2010 Clarence Street, based on oiiowin2 rinain2s: 1. The lot is irregular in shape. 2. The variance is relatively small. - 1 - 4/15 Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — all. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Items E -2, 4 and 10 to become Items J 4, 5 and 6. Mayor Greavu moved, seconded by Councilmember Juker, Ayes — all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1, 3, 5 through 9 and 11 as recommended: 1. Accounts Payable Approved the accounts (Part I, Fees, Expenses, Services, Check No. 00267 through Check No. 00326 — $132,314.46; Check No. 012927 through Check No. 013018 — $157,646.74, Part II —Payroll Checks 03493 through Check No. 03609 — $54,398.21) in the amount of $344,359.41. 2. See J -4 3. Temporary Gambling License: Presentation Church Approved a temporary gambling permit as requested by Presentation Men's Club to have a raffle and tip board on April 25, 1982. 4. See J -5. 5. 1981 Annual Financial Report and Audit Establish May 4, 1982 as the date to meet with Mr. Robert Voto, Voto DeLaHunt, to discuss the report as presented. 6. Cancellation of Developers Charges: Kennard Storm Sewer Authorized a transfer from the General Fund to the Special Assessment Fund to eliminate the deficit of $134 that exists for Project 80 -18. 7. State Aid Transfer: Maryland Avenue Project East County Line Fire Station Authorized retroactive to August 1981 a transfer of $4,544.52 from the City's Street Construction State Aid Fund to the Special Assessment Fund to cover the cancellation of the East County Line Fire Department special assessment for Maryland Avenue Project. 8. Paramedic Bill: Application for Cancellation Cancelled the paramedic bill for Charles E. Feldt. 9. Time Extension: Beaver Lake Hills Approved a one year time extension for the Beaver Lake Hills Preliminary Plat and Planned Unit Development subject to all the original conditions. 10. See J -6 11. Easements: Project 78 -10 Approved payment of $11,500.00 to Mr, and Mrs. Kenneth Benson for permanent ponding easements for Hillwood Dorland Project 78 -10. — 2 — 4115 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Holloway — Sterling Improvement Project 7:00 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the Improvement of Holloway Avenue from Beebe Road to Century and from Holloway Avenue South approxi- mately 600 feet on Sterling Street by construction of streets, watermain, sanitary sewer, storm sewers and appurtenances. The Clerk stated the hearing notice was in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Mr. Don Christopherson, Short Elliott and Hendrickson, Consulting Engineers, presented the specifics of the proposal. C. Assistant City Engineer Dave Pillatzke, presented the specifics of the costs for the proposal. d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. The following area residents voiced their questions and opinions: Paul Hemmelgarn, 1892 Sterling Donald W. Andersen, Jr., 1886 Sterling Mrs. Rose F. Westbrock, 1900 Furness - Robert Baker, 2590 Holloway Ron Fischer, 2580 Holloway Terry Ahrens, 2276 E. Holloway Carl W. Telfin, 2572 Holloway Resident, 1860 Sterling Bill W. Nyquist, 2510 Holloway Francis J. Reginek, 2520 Holloway e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -4 -42 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of streets, sidewalks, storm sewer, watermain, sanitary sewer and appurtenances on Holloway Avenue, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on April 15, 1982, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct streets, sidewalks, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, watermain and appurtenances on Holloway Avenue from McKnight Road to Century Avenue as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. That the Mayor and City Manager enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of North St. Paul and Ramsey County for the engineering, construction, financing and maintenance of the ordered improvements. 3. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvements. — 3 — 4/15 Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes.— all. g. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -4 -43 WHEREAS, after consideration of citizens' requests, during the April 15, 1982 public hearing for consideration of street widening on Holloway Avenue (County Road No. 119), to place stop signs at certain locations on said roadway to regulate traffic; and WHEREAS, the reconstruction and street widening of Holloway Avenue between McKnight. Road and Century Avenue to 46 feet; was ordered as a joint powers project between the City of Maplewood, the City of North St. Paul and Ramsey County; and WHEREAS, the imposing of said stop signs will regulate traffic and would be of significant safety benefit adjacent to Maplewood Junior High School; and WHEREAS, the street involved is owned and maintained by Ramsey County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: The City Council requests Ramsey County to install and maintain all —way stop signs at the following intersections: 1. Holloway Avenue at Lakewood Drive 2. Holloway Avenue at Margaret Street Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes — all. h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -4 -44 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of streets, storm sewer and appurtenances on Sterling Street, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was held on April 15, 1982, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient, and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct street, storm sewer, and appurtenances on Sterling Street from Holloway Avenue to Ripley Avenue, with cul —de —sac at the southerly most terminus with walkways provided on the easterly and westerly perimeters of said cul —de —sac. 2. That sidewalk be deleted along its entire length. 3. That the cost sharing of the street costs be split with an apportionment of 50 percent to the City of Maplewood and an apportionment of 50 percent — 4 — 4/15 to the City of North St. Paul the sum of which shall total 100 percent of the street project cost. 4. That the Mayor and City Manager enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of North St. Paul for the engineering, construction, financing and maintenance of the ordered improvements. - 5. That the City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvements. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - al -1_: 2. Preliminary Plat and Lot Division: Keller Parkway - Anderson (continuation of hearing) 7:15 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu stated this hearing was acontinuation of the public hearing from the meeting of March 18, 1982. b. The applicants, Mr. Frank Frattalone, 3205 Centerville Road and Mr. Richard 'Anderson, 2830 Keller Parkway, spoke on behalf of their proposal. C. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the pro- posal. The following were heard: Mr. Bill Rethke, 2828 Keller Parkway Mrs. Judy Rethke, 2828 Keller Parkway d. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. e. Mayor Greavu moved to approve alternate No. 4 and utilities) for the Gervais Overlook nrelimina Seconded by Councilmember Maida. f. Councilmember Bastian moved to Preliminary Plat for the applicant That drainage plans and representat of the Council; that the seelyevill not been shown to be suitable for b soil that would be required for mee lots with a t. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Maida Nays - CouncilmembersAnderson, Bastian and Juker. ny Alternate No. 4 for the Gervais Overloo t resides at 2830 Keller Parkwav on the ba muc is a finding that the preliminary plat d of the neighborhood; also, it does not t not protect the environment of the area. not adequately proven to the desires hich would have to be removed, has it is not known the extent of the uns ding code requirements; and that ther not necessarily meet the character into consideration the needs and does Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Juker. Nays - Mayor Greavu and Councilmember Maida. Councilmember Bastian then moved that with the rejection of the preliminary plat, this subject matter be referred to the City Planning Commission, who shall consiZ the following factors when preparine a recommendation for the Council to act on - 5 - 4/15 is moved to deny the lot division. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting to convene as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals at 9:53 P.M. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 9:54 P.M. 3. P.U.D. Preliminary Plat and Easement Vacation —Leonard's Oak Hills No. 5 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of William Leonard for approval of a preliminary plat, planned unit development and vacation of a drainage easement for Leonard's Oak Hills No. 5. The Clerk stated the notice of hearing was found to be in order and noted the dates of publication. b. Manager Evans presented the staff report. c. Mr. William Leonard, the applicant, spoke on behalf of the proposal. d. Mr. Dale Hamilton, Consulting Engineer, Suburban Engineering, presented the specifics of Mr. Leonard's proposal. e. Mayor Greavu called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the project. The following were heard: Mr. Tom Cramer, 2312 Phylis Court, asked questions regarding the proposal. f Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. Councilman Juker moved to extend the meeting past the deadline. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — all. g. Councilmember Maida moved to approve the Leonard's Oak Hills No. 5 Planned Unit Development with the following conditions: 1. Omit double dwellings on Lot 12, Block 6, Lots 1 and 5, Block 5; Lots 1 and 2, Block 4, Lot 3, Block 2 and Lot 5, Block 1. 2. A double dwelling be approved for the easterly lot on Highwood Avenue. 3. This PUD shall be void unless the plat is filed in one year or unless Council grants a time extension. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes — Mayor Greavu; Councilmember Anderson, Bastian and Maida. Nays — Councilmember Juker. h. Councilmember Mazda moved to approve the Leonard's Oak Hills No. 5 preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: -6- 4115 1 -. A developer's agreement to be signed for the construction of all public improve- ments, including bike trails and erosion control measures; - 2. Final grading, drainage and utility plans to be submitted and approved by the City Engineer. The plan shall include extending the storm sewer pipe to the east line of the plat; 3. Deed outlet A to the City; 4. Construct an eight -foot wide asphalt trail in front of block 6, lots 12 -15 and from the end of the northerly cul -de -sac, along lot 1, block 1 to the north line of the plat; 5.,..Combine lots 12, 13,.14 and_15,..blotk 6 and divide into - three - '.lots:; 6. Submit an erosion control plan for approval, which considers recommendations: from the Soil Conservation Service; 7. Name the through street, "Leonard Lane" the northerly cul -de -sac and stub, "Lakewood Court" and the east -west cul -de -sac and stub "Valley View Court" and "Valley View Drive "; 8. Dedication of utility and drainage easements, as required by the City Engineer; 9. Readjust lot line of northerly cul -de -sac 100 feet south as presented by staff; 10. Attorney to approve covenants for square footing for floor area. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Maida. Nays - Councilmember Juker. i. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -4 -45 WHEREAS, Bill Leonard has initiated these proceedings to vacate the public interest in the following described real property: Drainage Easement over the Northwest Quarter (N.W. 1/4), Section 13, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota, centerline described as follows: (For the purpose of the following legal description the east and west one - quarter line in Section 13 is assumed to have a bearing of due east - west). Beginning at a point 26.0 feet north of and 550.0 feet east of the west one - quarter corner of section 13, townshin 28, north, range 22 west, City of Maplewood, Ramsey County, Minnesota; thence N 520 33' 30" E., a distance of 220.41 feet, (easement to this point being 60 feet on either side of the centerline, as measured at right angles to said centerline); thence N 710 52' 41" E, a distance of 80.0 feet, (easement to this point being 60 feet on either side of the centerline, as measured at right angles to said centerline); thence continuing N 710 52' 41" E, a distance of 80.0 feet, (easement to this point being 60 feet on either side of the centerline, as measured at right angles to said centerline); thence continuing N 710 52' 41"E,. a distance of 200.0 feet, (easement to this point being 50 feet on either side of the centerline, as measured at right angles to said centerline); thence continuing N 710 52' 41" E, a distance of 9.35 feet; thence N 88 21' 28" E; to the intersection with a line described as follows: beginning 1002.07 feet east of the west one - quarter corner of said section 13; thence N 00 12' 42" E, a distance of 400' and there terminating (easement to this point being 80 feet on either side of the centerline as measured at right angles to said centerline). WHEREAS, the procedural history of the vacation application is as follows.: - 7 - 4/15 1. That an application for vacation was initiated by Bill Leonard on the 19th day of October, 1981; 2. That a majority of the owners of property abutting said easement have signed a petition for the above - described vacation; 3. That said vacation has been referred to and reviewed by the Maplewood Plan- ning Commission on the 15th day of March, 1982 and referred back to the Maplewood City Council with the recommendation of approval. 4. That pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 a public hearing was held on the 15th day of April, 1982 preceded by two - weeks published and posted notice at which meeting the City Council heard all who expressed a desire to be heard on the matter, considered the Plan- ning Commission recommendation and staff reports. . WHEREAS, upon vacation of the above - described easement public interest in the property will accrue to the following described abutting properties: The easterly 197 feet of the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of the southwest quarter (S W 1/4) of the Northwest quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Thirteen (13),. Township Twenty- eight(28), Range twenty -two (22), subject to the rights of the public in highways, All that part of the east one -half (E 1/2) fo the southwest quarter (SW 1/4) of the northwest quarter (NW 1/4) fo section thirteen (13), township twenty - eight north, (28No) range twenty -two west (22W) described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner thereof running thence north 591.75 feet to a point, thence east 348.17 feet to a point which is 591.85 feet north of the south line of said northwest quarter (NW 1/4), thence south 591.86 feet to a point in the south line of said northwest quarter (NW 1/4) 347.11 feet east of the place of beginning, thence west 347.11 feet to place of beginning. Subject to public roads. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Maplewood City Council finds that it is in the public interest to grant the above - described vacation on the following findings of fact: - 1. The easement serves no public purpose, with the realignment and construction of a -storm sewer pipe. 2. New easements for the storm sewer pipe have been dedicated. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is directed to prepare a notice of completion of the proceedings pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, Section 412.851 and shall cause the same to be presented to the County Auditor for entry in his transfer records and that the same shall be thereafter filed with the Ramsey County Recorder. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Anderson, Bastian and Maids. Nays - Councilmember Juker. 4. Rezoning: 2010 Clarence Street -Caron and DuFresne (continuation of hearing) a. Mayor Greavu stated this hearing was continued from the April 1, 1982 meeting. b. Mr. Caron, one of the applicants, spoke on behalf of the proposal. C. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard. - 8 - 4/15 d. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard e. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. f. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:_ 82 -4 -46 WHEREAS, a rezoning procedure has been initiated by Anthony Caron and Wendy DeFresne for a zone change from M -1, Light Manufacturing, to R -2, Double Dwelling, for the following described property: Lot 11, Block 10 and accruing vacated street and alley, Gladstone. Addition, Section 15, Township 29, Range 22 WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning procedure is as follows: 1. That a rezoning procedure has been initiated by Anthony Caron and Wendy DuFresne, pursuant to Chapter 915 of the Maplewood Code; 2. That said rezoning procedure was referred to and reviewed by the Maplewood City Planning. Commission on the 22nd day of February, 1982, at which time said Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning procedure be approved; 3. That the Maplewood City Council held a public hearing to consider the rezoning procedure, notice- thereof having been published and mailed pursuant to law; and 4. That all persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and /or present written statements, and the Council considered reports and re- commendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. - NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the above described rezoning be granted on the basis of the following findings of fact: 1. The rezoning is compatible with the Land Use Plan and the use of adjacent property. - 2. The existing M -1 zone is not compatible with the area. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. Mayor Greavu recessed the meeting at 10:50 P.M. to reconvene as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mayor Greavu reconvened the meeting at 10:55 P.M. G. AWARD OB BIDS 1. Hillwood Drive - Dorland Road Improvements a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:- - 9 - 4/15 82 -4 -47 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the base bid with deduct for PVC piping of Mueller Pipelines, Inc., in the amount of $677,840.35 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Hillwood Drive — Dorland Road — Linwood Avenue, Streets, Utilities and Drainage Improvements (Project No. 78 -10), and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ayes — Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Suker and Maida. Nays — Councilmember Bastian. 1. Adolphus Street Trunk Sewer Replacement a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson introduced thefollowinQ resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -4 -48 WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the City Council on February 10, 1982, plans and specifications for Adolphus Street Sanitary Sewer Trunk Replacement, Project No. 81 -4, have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the City Engineer, who has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA: 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the City Clerk.. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published twice, at least three weeks before date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the Council at 10:00 a.m. on the 14th day of May, 1982, at the City Hall and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota, for 5% of the amount of such bid. 3. The City Clerk and City Engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to receive, open, and read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids received. The Council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular City Council meeting of May 20, 1982. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes — all. 2. Memorial Day Opening: Off Sale Liquor — 2nd Reading a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. — 10 — 4/15 b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO.. 513 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 703 of the Municipal Code of Maplewood Concerning the Sale of Liquor and Beer THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 703.150 is hereby amended to read as follows: 703.150. OPERATION HOURS. No "on sale" sale of liquor shall be made on Monday before eight o'clock A.M., and no such "on sale" sales shall be made on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, - Friday or Saturday between the hours of one o'clock A.M. and eight o'clock A.M., and on Sunday no such "on sale" sale shall be made between the hours of one o'clock A.M. and twelve o'clock midnight, except as may be otherwise provided, nor shall such "on sale" sale be made at any time on Christmas Day. No "Off sale" sale ofsuch liquor shall be made before eight o'clock A.M. or after eight o'clock P.M. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, and before the hour of eight o'clock A.M. or after the hours of ten o'clock P.M. on Saturday, and no such "off sale" sales of liquor shall be made at any time on Sunday. No "off sale" shall be made on New Years Day, January 1; Independence Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day; or Christmas Day, December 25; but on the evenings preceding such days, notwithstanding the above provisions, off sales may be made until ten o'clock P.M.; except that no "off sale" shall be made on December 24 after eight o'clock P.M. In addition to the foregoing regulations, no "on sale" sales of liquor shall be made between the hours of eight o'clock A.M. and three o'clock P.M? on the last Monday of May. No "on sale" licensee shall permit any person to consume any liquor on his premises except within the hours when the sale of such liquor is permitted; provided, however, that in the case where such "on sale" license is operated in a bona fide club organized under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 317, which has been in continuous operation for a period of five years prior to the enactment of this ordinance, liquor may be consumed in the club during the horus when sale of intoxicating liquor is not permitted on condition the club is open only to its members, ceases operations no later than one o'clock on any night, limits its sales during such time to non— intoxicating beverages, and admits law enforcement officers whenever it is in operation. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon adoption and publication. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes — Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson and Joker. Nays — Councilmember Bastian and Maida. 3. RE District Side Yard Setback — 2nd Reading a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. The following persons spoke in favor of the ordinance: -- Mr. Richard Hagstrom, 2130 Arcade Mr. Gordon Grant, 2134 Arcade Street c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the ordinance establishi side yard setback. — 11 — 4/15 RE district Seconded by Councilmember Joker. Ayes - Councilmember Anderson, Bastian and Joker. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Maida. .Defeated - 4 to 1 vote required. 4. Definition of Family: Code Amendment - 2nd Reading a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to adopt the ordinance establishing a definition of family. Seconded by Councilmember Joker. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Joker and Maida. Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmember Bastian. Defeated - 4 to 1 vote required. 5. Definition of Rooming House: Code Amendment - 2nd Reading. a. No action taken. I. VISITOR PRESENTATION None. J. NEW BUSINESS 1. Special Exception - Home Occupation - 540 Ripley a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mr. Miles Lefebvre, the applicant, spoke regarding his proposal. C. Councilmember Bastian moved approval of a home occupation permit f smithing business at 540 Ripley Avenue subject to: - 1. Compliance with the criteria outlined in the Planning Commission Sub - committee. Report. 2. Approval is granted for one year, after which time the applicant may apply for a renewal if the business has been compatible with the neighborhood and all conditions are being met. 3. There should be at least one wall- mounted, ten pound A.B.C. fire extinguisher provided in the basement work area. 4. Electrical outlets are to be provided in the work area to eliminate the need for extension cords. 5. There shall be no reloading of ammunition other than for the applicants own use. Seconded by Councilmember Joker. Ayes - all. 2. Special Exception: 2095 E. Larpenteur Avenue a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. - 12 - 4/15 b. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the special exception permit to operate a- waterproofing business at 2095 East Larpenteur for aperiod of time not to exceed - seven years, after which time the business be terminated. Approval is recommended on the basis that: 1. The City has not received any complaints about this business from the neighbors. 2. The subject property is not easily visible from Larpenteur Avenue. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. The hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 2. The maximum number of employees that may be permitted, other than family members, is four. 3. There shall be no retail sales from the premises. 4. The business shall not be enlarged. 5. Any parking on Larpenteur Avenue, related to this business, shall be prohibited. 6. After three years, the Council shall review the applicant's operation for com- pliance with the above conditions. 3. Soo Line Abandonment a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 82 -4 -49 WHEREAS, the Soo Line has received approval from the Interstate Commerce Com- mission to abandon a 7.86 mile rail line which runs approximately from Interstate 35E and Arlington Avenue in St. Paul to Interstate 694 and County 68 in Oakdale; and WHEREAS, the Interstate Commerce Commission has granted a 120 -day public use negotiation period, during which public bodies only may negotiate for purchase of the corridor; and WHEREAS, staff from nine governmental unts, including Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Ramsey county, Washing- ton County, City of Maplewood, City of North St. Paul, City of Oakdale, City of St. Paul, and Metropilitan Council, have reviewed the corridor and made aprelimin- ary determination that there is potential for public use of approximately 60% of the corridor; and WHEREAS, if no action is taken by the governmental units during the 120 -day period, it is likely that the corridor will become a "no man's land" in which un- desirable activities will develop, as has occurred in other areas; and WHEREAS, if no action is taken during the 120 -day period, it is likely that small parcels in the corridor will be sold to separate parties, rendering impossible any future continuous use of the corridor; and - 13 - 4/15 WHEREAS, it is not feasible to develop -a comprehensive land use plan for the corridor and for each governmental unit to obtain the funds necessary to acquire portions it may wish to use during the short 120 -day negotiation period; and WHEREAS, the Soo Line has indicated informally that it would prefer to work with a single purchaser for the corridor; and WHEREAS, the most practical approach to a planned use of the corridor would be a joint effort of the several governmental units to purchase the entire corridor, develop a comprehensive, coordinated plan, and then resell to the individual units and to private parties the appropriate parcels for various uses; and WHEREAS, considerable work as to legal and financial feasibility will be required before this approach can be implemented; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, that: 1) Maplewood will participate in further development of this approach and will appoint one or more elected officials or staff persons to represent it on a working task force, the recommended composition of which will be developed by staff and presented to the City Council when all of the participating entities have acted on this proposal; 2) Staff of Maplewood is authorized to participate in initial discussions and negotiations with the Soo Line in order to determine the available options; 3) Staff of Maplewood is authorized to participate in seeking funds and assistance from outside sources for purposes of undertaking the initial legal and financial feasibility work; 4) This Resolution does not constitute any commitment by Maplewood to provide any funds for development of this approach to acquisition of the corridor nor any commitment to acquire any portion of the corridor. It is understood that the task force to be created will present the results of the discussions and investigations herein authorized to City Council for further action when com- pleted. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Findings of Fact:. Hillwood Drive - Dorland Road a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Mayor Greavu moved to ratify the findings of fact for the Hillwood Drive - Dorland Road Improvement 78 -10 assessments resulting from the March 10, 1982 special meeting.- Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Maida. Nays - Councilmember Bastian. 5. Contract for Park Master Plans a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.. b. Councilmember Juker moved to deny the request to hire a consultant to develop a master plan for Gladstone, Hillside and Pleasantview Parks. Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all. - 14 - 4/15 6. Payrates for Emergency Preparedness Personnel a. Manager Evans presented the staff report. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve retroactive to January, 1982 salaries of $415 per month for the Director of Emergency Preparedness and $250 per month for the Deputy Director of Emergency Preparedness. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Home Occupation Permit - Hazelwood a. Councilmember Joker stated one of the conditions regarding granting a home occupation permit to Donna Mundon, Hazelwood Street, for her ceramic business was that there be no parking of her customer's cars on Hazelwood. This condition is being violated. b. Councilmember Joker moved to invite Mrs. Mundonto attend the Council meetin of May 20 to show cause why her home occupation permit should not be revoked. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Billboards a. Councilmember Anderson moved that staff prepare an ordinance to ban new construction of billboards and to place a ten year amorization on existing billboards. Seconded by Councilmember Joker. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Maida. Nays - Mayor Greavu and Councilmember Bastian. 3 -. C.D.R.B. a. Councilmember Bastian moved that the Community Design Review Board, appointed by the Council, evaluate their job functions and report back to the Council by October 1, 1982 as to their continued existance. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 4. Human Relations a. Councilmember Anderson stated the Human Relations Commission is requesting a staff person as liaison. b. Councilmember Bastian moved to refer the matter to the Manager. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. Councilmember Joker moved to extend the meeting past the deadline. Seconded by Mayor Greavu.. Ayes - all.. 5. Frost Avenue Plan - 15 - 4/15 a. Councilmember Anderson stated the County has plans for Frost Avenue. He also stated with Council permission, he will go door to door to sell the project. 6. Arbor Day Program a. Councilmember Bastian questioned if the City was planning anything for Arbor Day. b. Staff will investigate. 7. Voting Requirements a. Councilmember Bastian questioned if the Planning Commission could have secret ballots. b. Manager Evans stated under the Roberts Rules of Order any organization can have a secret ballot. 8. 25th Anniversary a. Councilmember Bastian stated that the Chamber Committee for the City's 25th Anniversary will meet Monday April 19, at 11:30 A.M. at Hafners. 9. Winter Carnival a. Mayor Greavu questioned why the City is charging for police services for the St. Paul Winter Carnival event to be held at Aldrich Arena. b. Manager Evans stated because the City could not afford to pay the Police Officer for the extra time needed. . ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS None. M. ADJOURNMENT 12:00 Midnight < %f Z `mss City Clerk — 16 — 4/15