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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-25-1973 SMAGENDA Maplewood Village Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 25, 1973 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 73 - 3 (A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL (C) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Board of Appeals and Adjustment (Setback Variance) - 211 Brookview Court (7:30 P.M.) 2. Zone Change (F -R to SC) - East side of White Bear Avenue immediately south of the Northern States Power overhead tower electric lines (7:45 P.M.) 3. Zone Change (R -3 to LBC) - Southwest corner of Van Dyke Street and Cope Avenue (Site Plan) (8:15 P.M.) 4. Zone Change (R -1 to LBC) - Cope Avenue and Kennard Street (8:45 P.M.) (D) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS (F) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 25, 1973 f Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 73 -3 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 7:33 P.M. by Mayor Axdahl. B. ROLL CALL Lester G. Axdahl, Mayor Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Harald L. Haugan, Councilman Present Donald E. Olmstead, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present Mr. James Hafner introduced the reigning Miss Maplewood, Dawn LaMot.te, to the Council Members. Miss Maplewood spoke briefly to the Council and wondered if Council had any greetings they wished to send to the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Mayor Axdahl stated they very much would like to send greetings to the Winter Carnival people, the Mayor of St. Paul, the Governor, to the visit- ing queens and the other candidates. Mayor Axdahl stated that Dawn isr. An outstanding example of representing the Village of Maplewood and cer- tainly Council wishes her tremendous success and well being, in her en- deavors. Miss Maplewood stated that at the Luau the Mayor was knighted by the Vul- cans and presented a certificate to thimi, Mr. Hafner requested that Council consider a way of remembering their Queens each year by designating the front hall of the building as "Hall of Queens" where their pictures could be hung each year, following their reign, with a plate under it carrying their name. There would be no cost involved, as the sponsors of the Miss Maplewood Pagent have already ap- proved expending the money for this. They would be retroactive in this, as Dawn is No. 10. Mayor Axdahl recessed to convene as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals at 7:40 P.M. Mayor Axdahl reconvened the meeting at 7:45 P.M. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Zone Change (F -R to S C) - East Side of White Bear Avenue, immediately South of the Northern States Power Overhead Tower Electric Lines (7:45 P.M.) - 1 - 1/25 a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a Zone Change from F -R to SC, the east side of White Bear Avenue, south of County Road D. Manager Miller read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended that the pro- posed rezoning be tabled until such time as the public utility and street problems have been resolved for the area. In addition, the site plan should be referred back to the applicant for revision of that plan to meet the com- ments presented in this report. c. Commissioner Howard presented the following Planning Commission report: "Commissioner Singer moved: That the Planning Commission forward to the Vil- lage Council a report that acknowledges the problems of the development of the rezone site as set forth in the Staff Report and subject to a finding that a reasonable resolution of these problems can be resolved the Planning Commission would recommend that the rezone site described be changed in zoning from F -R to S -C District. Further, the Commission recommends that the Council reserve the right to review the site plan in detail and refer such to the Commission whenever such may be submitted. Commissioner Rishel seconded. Motion carried five for and three against." d. Mayor Axdahl asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed re- zoning. The following were heard: 1. Mr. Dave Parkhill, representing the Maplewood Plaza Corporation, gave a brief explanation of their project and site plan. 2. Mr. Robert Hajicek, 1700 E. County Road D, owns property north of this area and is in favor of the rezoning but against the site plan, as it is laid out. e. Mayor Axdahl asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed project. The following were heard: 1. Eugene Whyte, 1850 Radatz Avenue, stated the shopping center is too costly for residents who must pay for improvements of roads, etc. 2. Jerry Bucher, 2951 Furness, presented a petition in opposition, signed by 23 familes. 3. Dan Nordgren, 2233 E. Lydia 4. Jerold Lindahl, 2245 Lydia Avenue E. 5. Phillip J. Prokop, 2983 N. Howard 6. Ted Ales, 2183 Lydia 7. Edie Ales, 2183 Lydia 8. Norman Anderson, 1603 Frost Avenue - 2 - 1/25 9. Terry Bang, 2974 No. Winthrop Drive 10. Robert Bruton, 2114 Beam Avenue 11. Ben Steffen, 2245 Beam Avenue 12. Don Janski, 2244 E. Lydia f. Mayor Axdahl asked for formal objectors, in addition to all those named above. The following were heard: 1. Jerry Gardner, 2141 Lydia Avenue 2. Carl Gustafson, 2197 E. Lydia 3. Harry Brucker, 2350 E. Maple Lane 4. Jess Reinseth, 2968 Furness 5. Rudolph Curley, 1874 Radatz Avenue 6, Ralph Flougher, 2140 Beam 7. Roger Pream, 2971 McKnight 8. E. Radermacher, 2120 Beam 9. Michael Green, 3035 No. Lake Street 10. David Price, 2988 Winthrop Drive 11. Douglas Hiland, 3043 No. Lake 12. James Conlin, 3044 No. Lake 13. Ray Doughty, 3003 Lake 14. Richard Benkusky, 2980 Howard 15. Leonard Malone, 2587 Lake 16. Frank Marrow, 1510 Brooks Avenue 17. Ardon Kerntop, 2971 Winthrop 18. Michael Strusinski, 3011 No, Lake 19. Rich Batie, 2349 Beam 20. Ron Monroe, 2975 Furness 21. Robert Fitzgerald, 2117 Beam g. Councilman Greavu moved to close the public hearing portion. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. h. Council discussed the fiscal disparities act and tax levy limitation bills and the impact they have on the future development in the Village, i. Councilman Haugan tes Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 3. Zone Change (R -3 to LBC) - Southwest Corner of VanDyke Street and Cope Avenue (Site Plan) 8:15 P.M. a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a zone change and site plan for a child day care center on the southwest corner of VanDyke Street and Cope Avenue. Manager Miller read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented th=staff report with the recommendation that the - 3 - 1/25 request for a zone change be denied at this time due to the following facts: 1. There is insufficient street service for accommodating commercial type traffic to and from the site in question; and 2. Insufficient storm sewer capacity is available on VanDyke Street to accommodate run -off from the site at this time beyond the run -off which would be generated from single family residential development on the site. Manager Miller suggested Council consider the zone change, at this time; the Council does have the power to review and approve any site plans for an area zoned as LBC, so at this time it is suggested to consider only the zone which is being proposed. If this is approved, then we can consider the Site Plan and recommend that any consideration of the Site Plan be tabled, at this time, for further consideration. C. Mayor Axdahl asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposal. The following were heard: Dr. Donald H. Renneke, 560 Battle Creek Road, St. Paul, spoke in behalf of the proposed rezoning. He stated that four out of five people in the area signed for the rezoning. He also stated that the property in question has already been assessed 4 cents per square foot for storm sewer. d. Commissioner Howard presented the following Planning Commission report: "Commissioner Batman moved: That the Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council disapproval of the requested Zone Change for the site described for the following reasons: 1. There is at this time an undefined corridor for the easterly extension of Cope:_Avenue east from White Bear Avenue and determination of its corridor effects upon the proposed site plan and land area cannot be sufficiently determined. 2. There was a previous Council committment to the neighbors along VanDyke Street to require a landscaped 30 foot setback along the west side of VanDyke. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Motion carried - Ayes all." Commissioner Howard further stated this recommendation was not based on the current revised site plan. e. Mayor Axdahl asked if there were persons who wished to speak for or against the proposal. The following were heard: 1. Ernie Christiansen, 2272 VanDyke, spoke in favor. He would rather have this than apartments. 2. Pete Gilbert, former Councilman and Mayor, spoke in favor of this proposal. 3. Bob Hall, owner of the Maplewood Bowl, spoke in favor of this proposal. - 4 - 1/25 f. Mayor Axdahl called for formal objections. None were heard. g. Mayor Axdahl closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Olmstead moved to place on first 'reading an Ordinance approving the zone change to LBC. Seconded by Councilman Greavu, Ayes - all. 4. Zone Change (R -1 to LBC) - Cope Avenue and Kennard Street (8:45 P.M.) a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the Council initiated zone change from R -1 to LBC the property located at Cope Avenue and Kennard Street. Manager Miller read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendations that the following guides be adopted as conditions for development of the rezone area: 1. The rezone area will be limited to professional offices only and no retail commercial uses shall be allowed; 2. All buildings shall be setback a minimum of 30 feet from any public street, 15 feet from the south property line of the rezone area descrip- tions and 10 feet from any side property line except in cases of commonwall buildings on a property side line and with each separate property owners consent; 3. Off- street parking shall be provided to a minimum in accordance with' Village codes and all parking areas shall be setback a minimum of five feet from all property lines; 4. A detailed landscaping plan shall be required, reviewed and approved by the Village for each development prior to initial occupancy permit issuance; 5. No building or combination of buildings on any one lot or parcel shall exceed 40% of the total lot areas; 6. The maximum floor area ratio for a building or a combination of build- ings on a lot shall not exceed 1.0 (to be determined by the total floor area by total lot area); 7. There shall be a public review and determination by the Council that proposed developments are harmonious and compatible with the area devel- opment. The review shall include, but not be limitdd to, buildings, lighting, noise, parking lots, landscaping, and building exteriors in- cluding roofs. c Commissioner Howard presented the following Planning Commission report: "Commissioner Singer moved: That the Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council that the zone change as proposed be approved as recommended by the Village Manager. - 5 - 1/25 Commissioner Howard seconded. Motion carried by majority vote with Com- missioner Batman voting no on the motion." d. Mayor Axdahl asked if there was anyone who wished to speak for or against the proposed zone change. None were heard. e. Councilman Haugan moved to table for one week to allow for additional written testimony. Seconded by Councilman Olmstead. Ayes - all. D; COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor Axdahl read the proposed resolution to be forwarded with Miss Maplewood. Mayor Axdahl introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 73 - 1 - 16 WHEREAS, the Village of Maplewood is a beautiful part of the Land of Boreas; and WHEREAS, at Winter Carnival time it is appropriate to send a visit- ing emissary to the Court of Boreas Rex; BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Maplewood proudly presents its represen- tative of young beauty, Dawn LaMotte, as Miss Maplewood, to bring you our wishes for fun and frivolity. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Councilman Wiegert stated that Councilman Fischer, New Brighton, wished a copy of our resolution on opposition to elected officials to the Metro Council. 3. Councilman Wiegert stated that Senator John Milton took his position paper, regarding fiscal disparity, up to the Governor's Office. He is further pursuing the matter by talking to Dean Lund to see if there are any other Municipalities in the area who are like minded. 4. Councilman Wiegert stated we have received one or two more applications for the Community Design Review Board. Manager Miller stated he had only seen three, but there are a lot of phone calls coming in from people wanting to know how to go about applying for the Board. 5. Councilman Greavu stated he had a call about having problems with the lights down on Upper Afton, on the hockey rink. Apparently they have called but no one will come out and fix them. Engineer Collier stated this should be taken care of shortly. 6. Councilman Wiegert stated he had received a copy, last night, of the make up - 6 - 1/25 of the Ramsey County Delegation. Manager Miller stated he would have copies made up-. E. ADJOURNMENT 10:32 P.M. j City Clerk I -- 7 - 1/25 U MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS 7:30 P.M., Thursday, January 25, 1973 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 73-1 A. CALL TO ORDER A meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals of Maplewood, Minnesota was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Haugan. B. ROLL CALL Harald L. Haugan, Chairman Present Lester G. Axdahl Present John C. Greavu Present Donald E. Olmstead Present Donald J. Wiegert Present C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Board of Appeals and Adjustment (Setback Variance) 211 Brookview Court (7:30 P.M.) a. Chairman Haugan convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of the Sussel Co. for a 15 foot setback variance at 211 Brookview Court. Manager Miller read the notice of hearing &long with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the requested setback variance of 15 feet be approved for the following reasons: 1. The public street layout arrangement acts to create an unique undue hardship to the lot which is not imposed upon any other lot on Brookview Court; 2. The strict and literal application of the required front yarn} set- back of 30 feet would result in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties upon the property in question; 3. Relief can be granted for a 15 foot variance without substantial detriment to the public good, without impairing unduly the intent, purpose and integrity of the Zoning Code of the Village as applied in this area of the Village c. Commissioner Howard presented the following Planning Commission report: Commissioner Singer moved: "That the Planning Commission recommend approval of the requested variance to the Board of Appeals." Commissioner Batman seconded. Ayes - all. d. Chairman Haugan asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the variance. The following were heard: Jim Lonergan, representing the Sussel Compdny,, gave the reasons for their request. e. Chairman Haugan asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition of this variance. None were heard. f. Chairman Haugan asked if there were any formal objections. None were heard. g. Chairman Haugan closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Wiegert moved to approve the variance for the reasons listed in the staff report. Seconded by Councilman Olmstead. Ayes - all. Chairman Haugan adjourned the Board of Appeals and Adjustment at 7:45 P.M. City Clerk - 2 - 12/25