HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-11-1971 SMMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL
7:30 P.M., Thursday, November 11, 1971
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 71 -46
A. CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Village Council of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in
the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:32 P.M.
by Mayor Axdahl.
B. ROLL CALL
Lester
G. Axdahl,
Mayor
Present
John C.
Greavu, Councilman
Present
Harald
L. Haugan,
Councilman
Present
Patricia
L. Olson,
Councilwoman
Present
Donald
J. Wiegert,
Councilman
Present
C. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Zone Change (R -1 to R -3) - 15 Acre Tract North of Ripley Avenue, East of
McKnight Road, South of Holloway Avenue and West of Myrtle Street (7:30 P.M.)
a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing on a zone change
from Single Family Dwelling R -1 to Multiple Dwelling it -3 requested by Mr.
Edward Tierney. The property is legally described as Lots 20 thru 27,
Tierney Park; Lots 11 thru 20, Block 2, Hillside Homesites; and Lots 1
through 10, Block 3, Hillside Homesites. The Clerk read the notice of
hearing along with the date of publication.
b. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending denial of the
proposed zone change based on the proposed land use being incompatible
with the established single dwelling district neighborhood; and is in-
sufficiently serviced with public sewers and streets to accommodate the
demands that would be generated by g -43 land use districting; further that
the applicant has failed to demonstrate that land use conditions in the
immediate neighborhood have changed such that they now warrant rezoning
this 15 acre tract for more intensive residential use or that the site
cannot be developed under the existing zoning on the property.
c. Manager Miller presented the following Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Disselkamp moved that the Planning Commission recommend to
the Village Council that the rezone request of Edward Tierney be denied
for the reasons listed in the staff report and because of the additional
storm drainage problems that would be created by the timing and additional
runoff expected from an a -3 development.
Commissioner Singer seconded. Motion carried. Ayes - all."
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d. Mayor Axdahl called for proponents.
Mr. Edward Tierney, 578 Lincoln Avenue, the applicant, spoke on be-
half of his requested zone change.
e. Mayor Axdahl called for opponents. Mr. Jack McCauley, 2308 Holloway
Avenue stated when he signed the original petition it was for P -2 zone
change for double dwellings not for R-3, 4 unit townhouses. Mr. McCauley
presented a petition signed by 24 residents of the area objecting to the
zone change.
Mr. Gerald Glass, 1855 Myrtle, stated there is a problem of drainage
and of sub - surface water in the area.
f. Mr. Tierney stated he wished to build 4 unit townhouses and not apart-
ment buildings. He answered questions.
g. Mayor Axdahl called for formal objections. The petition presented by
Mt..McCauley is to be considered as formal objectors: Manager Miller stated
he had a letter from Mr, and Mrs. M. R. Meyers, 1820 McKnight, objecting
to the zone change.
h. Mayor Axdahl closed the public hearing.
i. Councilman Greavu moved to delay decision for one week to allow for
further written testimony to be filed.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
ADJOURNMENT
Councilman Greavu moved to adjourn at 8:26 P.M. and to convene as the Board
of Appeals and Adjustments.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
Mayor Axdahl reconvened the meeting of No. 71 -46 at 8:45 P.M.
OTHER BUSINESS
1. Councilwoman Olson stated that a resident was given a price of $18.50 for
50 bag curb side rubbish pick -up service from oneof the Village licensed
rubbish haulers, Poor Richards, Inc. This amount is not in line with the
Village ordinance.
Manager Miller stated the staff will investigate and if the rubbish hauler
fails to comply, his license could be suspended.
2. Mayor Axdahl suggested that a "shirt sleeve "session should be held prior
to the public hearing on December 9 regarding the proposed interchange on
Highway 36.
Manager Miller suggested November 16th or 23rd as possible dates.
The date of November 16th at 8:00 P.M. was decided on for the "shirt sleeve"
session.
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3. Mayor Axdahl stated he would like to propose a resolution in answer to
the resolution sent to the Council by School District 622 regarding proposals
for Highway 36.
Mayor Axdahl introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the projected traffic flow on Highway 36 is indicated to be
about double the current traffic flow, and
WHEREAS, a very substantial portion of that west bound traffic appears
to originate east of Highway 120 and to be destined for the core cities of
St. Paul and Minneapolis, and
WHEREAS, any substantial increase in traffic flow over that currently
carried by Highway 36 will result in congestion which will cause drivers to
seek alternate routes through Maplewood, and
WHEREAS, such probable alternate routes would quickly become themselves
congested and hazardous, and
WHEREAS, such probable alternate routes may also be school sites, and
WHEREAS, the preliminary plans for that section of Highway 36 between
Highway 61 and McIZnight, together with its traffic flows, must be considered
as only part of a total highway system, and
WHEREAS, your resolution takes cognizance of that fact by its having been
directed to several municipalities, and
WHEREAS, there is a time lag of several years between authorization and
completion of highway construction, and
WHEREAS, the Village of Maplewood is unable from your resolution to clearly
interpret "alternate traffic flow patterns" in the second WHEREAS, and `!to con-
sider alternate plans" in the first paragraph of the Resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of Maplewood that
the School Board of Independent School District 622 clarify its position re-
garding acceptable and safe alternate plans or traffic flow patterns, together
with projected traffic flow on these routes over the next several years, so
that the Village of Maplewood might have the benefit of the School District's
counsel before its public hearing scheduled for December 9, 1971.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
Council directed the resolution be forwarded to the municipalities mention-
ed in the resolution.
Mayor Axdahl called a six minute recess.
Mayor Axdahl reconvened the meeting at 9:00 P.M.
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C. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
3. Street Improvements - Ripley Avenue, Ruth Street and Hazel Street (9:00
i
a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing on the con-
struction of water and sewer connections, storm sewers and asphalt pave-
ment with concrete curb and gutters on Ripley Avenue from North St. Paul
Road to Ruth Street; Ruth Street from Kingston Avenue to Ripley Avenue;
Hazel Street from Kingston Avenue to North Saint Paul Road. The Clerk
read the notice of hearing along.with the dates of publication.
b. Village Engineer Collier presented the staff report and the specifics
of the proposed improvements. The estimated cost is $126,462.00 of which
the Village cost-will be approximately $84,759.00. The reason for the
high Village cost is because the Village is responsible for the property
on the north side of Ripley Avenue from North St. Paul Road to Ruth
Avenue. Mr. Collier then answered questions from residents in the audience.
c. Mayor Axdahl called for formal objections. None were heard.
d. Councilman Haugan moved to delay decision on the Ripley Street im-
provements to November 18, 1971 to receive additional written objections.
Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all.
OTHER BUSINESS (continued)
1. Mr. Robert Hall spoke in behalf of the Maplewood Lions and Lionells. He
stated that the two organizations wished to request Council permission to
build three warming houses to be located at Four Seasons Park, Edgerton Park
and at Wakefield Park. A letter has been sent to the Board of Ramsey County
Commissioners for permission to construct a building at Wakefield Park. Mr.
Hall further stated that the Lions and Lionells have approximately $30,000.00
to spend constructing the three buildingsi Mr. Hall stated they are proposing
to build the "shell" with knock out walls for double doors in the future and
heated by gas heaters with over head blowers. The organizations also ask
that these buildings always be used for warming house purposes and not for
storage. This summer, if funds are available, they would like to provide
additional items to the buildings. The Lions and Lionells will deed the
buildings, immediately, over to the Village, so the only cost the Village
would be asked to put out would be for liability insurance.
Manager Miller stated they had only been aware of this project since the first
part of this week. He did instruct Staff to work with these organizations in
a postive manner, but does not have any staff recommendations as of yet.
Councilman Wiegert moved approval of the concept subject to approval of the
Parks and Recreation Board and subject to the working out of the details with
staff_ and to work closet with the Engineer and Parks and Recreation Board;
to report back to Council next Thursday night, if they run into any problems
and also moved a big 'Thank You to the Lions and Lionells for their contributi,
Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all.
D.. ADJOURNMENT
10:04 P.M.
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MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF APPEALS AND
ADJUSTMENT
8:30 P.M., Thursday, November 11, 1971
Council Chambers, Municipal Bui=lding
Meeting No. 71 - 6
A. CALL TO ORDER
A meeting of the Maplewood Board of Appeals and Adjustment was held in the
Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 8:30 P.M.
by Chairman Haugan.
B. ROLL CALL
Harald L. Haugan, Chairman Present
Lester G. Axdahl Present
John C. Greavu Present
Patricia L. Olson Present
Donald J. Wiegert Present
C. PUBLIC HEARING
2. Variance Request (front yard set -back requirement) - 360 East Skillman Ave.
(8:30 P.M.)
a. Chairman Haugan convened the meeting for a public hearing on the re-
quest of Mrs. Constance LogAjan for a set back variance. The Clerk read
the notice of hearing along with the date of publication.
b. Manager Miller stated Mrs. Logajan is requesting a 6'6" variance from
the requirement of constructing a building 30 feet from a street right
of way. She wishes to build a garage which will be within 23'6" from the
street right of way. The street is question is Edgemont Street, which is
not an improved street at this time, however it is a dedicated street which
the Council recently determined they did not wish to vacate. If this
street ever does go in, the building in question will violate the 30' set-
back. Staff recommends against the variance. The Planning Commission re-
viewed the matter and the result was recommendation of denial to the var-
iance request.
c. Chairman Haugan asked if there was anyone present to speak in behalf
of the variance. Mrs. Constance LogAjan spoke in behalf of the request.
She stated that when she obtained her building permit for her house, the
former building inspector told her there was a 5' set back from the three
sides of the lot and the 30' set back from the front street. He didn't
mention anything about the side street and she did have her plat map there
with her at this time. She found out about this, only when she came in
for her garage permit, now.
d. Chairman Haugan asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. None
were heard.
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e. Chairman Haugan called for formal objection. None were heard.
f. Councilman Greavu moved that the variance requested by Mrs.
Constance Logajan to construct her garage 23' b" from the street right
of way be granted for the reason that there apparently had been a
misunderstanding of the set back requirements when the original
building permit was granted.
Seconded by Councilwoman Olson. Ayes - all.
D. ADJOURNMENT
8:43 P.M.
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City Clerk