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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-29-1973 SMMINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD VILLAGE COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, November 29, 1973 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 73 - 41 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 7:34 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 C. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Planned Unit Development - Maple Woods (McKnight Road and Larpenteur Avenue) a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding site plan revision for Phase II, Maple Woods Special Use Permit located at the northeast corner of McKnight Road and Larpenteur Avenue. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated the following: "It is not felt that this change is in conformance with the concept of the original planned unit development issued in 1969 for the following reasons: 1. The 1969 ratio of townhouse units to apartments has increased from 1 :4 to 1:11, thus altering the plan of desirable mix of housing types; 2. The increase in the height of apartment buildings from three story to five story violates one of the original conditions of the planned unit development; 3. The increase in height of the apartment buildings will create public safety problems relative to accessibility by both police officers and fire equipment; 4. The applicants have not offered sufficient justification for the changing of the character of the approved planned unit development." c. Chairman Lyman Coombs presented the following Planning Commission recommend- ation: "Mr. Cox presented visual presentation relative to view of project from several locations. Jerry Markey, 1764 McKnight, townhouse owner, spoke in favor of the project and presented a petition with 11 townhouse owner's signatures. Mrs. William Howard, 2169 E. Larpenteur spoke in opposition of the project, - 1 - 11/29 Joe Fox, 1821 Myrtle, spoke in opposition of the project. Robert H. Blanck, 1709 McKnight Lane, spoke in opposition of the project. Commissioner Kent moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the changes as proposed with the limitations as outlined in the Village Manager's report in relation to the sewer, the Sterling Avenue consideration, the con- dition in relation to the Commission of Natural Resources and the permit issuance, and approval of the Director of Public Safety or Engineering on the internal water system and the parking. Motion died for lack of second. Commissioner Coombs moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council that the changes as proposed for the Planned Unit Development be denied based on the four reasons in the Village Manager's report. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Motion carried - Ayes 8 - Nay - 1." d. Mayor Axdahl called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Charles Cox, principle owner of Maple Woods,: Inc. Mr. Jerry Markie, 1764 No. McKnight Road. Mr. James Malley, 1722 McKnight Lane, e. Mayor Axdahl called opponents. The following were heard: Mr. Robert Marsen, 2488 Ripley Avenue; Mr. Ray Chase, 2402 E. Larpenteur Avenue; Mr. Vernon Lewis, 1774 No. McKnight Road; (Mr. Lewis' letter of November 26, 1973 is accepted and placed on file) Mr. Robert Donatelle, 1720 McKnight Lane; Mr. Louis Haak, 1823 Mary Jo Lane; Mr. C. R. McReynolds, 2384 E. Larpenteur Avenue; Mr. Al Sonneck, 1721 McKnight Lane; Mr. Robert Blanck, 1709 McKnight Lane; Mrs. Lorraine Fischer, 1812 Furness Street. f. Council directed questions to the developer. g. Mayor Axdahl closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Wiegert moved to delay decision for one week to allow for further written testimony. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Preliminary Plat - Drewry Heights a. Mayor Axdahl convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed Drewry Heights Subdivision - Preliminary Plat submitted by Mrs. Virginia Drewry. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. - 2 - 11/29 b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the following comments: 1. Requirements of the Municipal Platting Ordinance have not been followed as outlined below: a) Minimum setbacks for each lot are not indicated; b) The scale of the plat is not indicated. 2. Lots 1, 2, and 3 are irregular in topography, and a grading plan should be required to indicate building site location; 3. The Planning Commission has stated a policy of a public road in that section of the Village be planned and required in future plattings at one - quarter mile intervals. The proposed plat does not indicate such interior roadways; 4. Linwood Avenue in the area lacks curb and gutter and utilities. The Village Council termed the improvements to Linwood Avenue premature and turned down a request for a feasibility study in the area. The Planning Commission concurred in this. Creating a subdivision now along Linwood Avenue would greatly increase the demand for service and would thereby defeat the earlier Council position on the upgrading of the street; 5. A comprehensive major street corridor plan indicates Linwood Avenue to be a minor collector, and as such, an additional 7 feet of right -of- way should be required from those lots adjacent to Linwood Avenue; 6. Lot 9 would now be an exception to the plat. Based upon the above listed items, it is concluded that the proposed subdivision is both premature and not adequately related to either surrounding properties or public improvements, and denial is recommended. c. Chairman Lyman Coombs presented the following Planning Commission report: "Commissioner Barrett moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the Village Council that the proposed plat be rejected based upon the reasons outlined in the staff report. Commissioner Bruton seconded. Motion carried - Ayes 9, Nay - Commissioner Howard." d. Mrs. Drewry spoke on behalf of her proposal. e. After further discussion, Mrs. Drewry withdrew the preliminary plat. f. Councilman Wiegert moved to accept Mrs. Drewry's decision to withdraw the plat, at this time. Seconded by Councilman Olmstead. Ayes - all. D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. North Fire Station —Name (Hazelwood) a. Manager Miller stated the Gladstone Fire Department has chosen the name of - 3 - 11/29 "Hazelwood Fire Station" for the north side station. The new station is being constructed in the Hazelwood Neighborhood, so the name seems appropriate. It is recommended that the Village Council officially designate the station as the Hazelwood Fire Station. b. Councilman Greavu moved to officially name the north end fire station as the "Hazelwood Fire Station ". Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. 2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority - Discussion a. Manager Miller stated that at the November 15 meeting, Council asked that John Bannigan be available for questioning relative to housing and redevelop- ment authorities. He is here to answer any questions you may have. b. Attorney John Bannigan discussed the procedures necessary to begin a Housing and Redevelopment Authority. c. Finance Director Ashworth stated he would present the information to the Human Relations Commission. d. Council directed this item be placed on the agenda for the second meeting in December, for further discussion. 3. Water Study a. Manager Miller stated Mr. Jim Wiley from Kirkham Michael and Associates would present the report. b. Mr. Jim Wiley gave a presentation regarding the rate negotiations with the St. Paul Water Board. c. No action taken. E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Hearing Date a. Manager Miller stated staff received a proposal to locate a McDonald's Restaurant on Cope Avenue. This will require a special exception to the M -1 Zoning. A hearing date of December 20 (regular meeting) or December 27 (spec- ial meeting) is suggested. b. Councilman Olmstead moved to establish December 20 as the hearing date relative to the special exception. Seconded by Councilman Haugan. Ayes - all. 2. North Siren a. Manager Miller requested authorization to proceed and advertise for bids for purchase of a new combination siren for alerting citizens to civil emergen- cies and the fireman to fires by multi tones. This siren will be installed on the top of the hose tower at the new north station. It is further proposed that the present siren at the intersection of Hazelwood and County Road C be re- located to the area of Bellaire and Lydia Streets to fill a void area that exists, - 4 - 11/29 b. Councilman Olmstead move tone siren to be installed s tion to advertise for bids for S Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. c. Manager Miller requested the Council consider setting an informal hearing to hear citizens pleasures on locating the siren in the area of Bellaire and Lydia Streets. d. Councilman Olmstead moved that a date of January 10, 1974 be established for an informal hearing regarding the relocation of the siren. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. F. PRESENTATIONS 1. Manager Miller stated staff is trying to obtain fuel tanks to install, which is included in the budget. The tanks are difficult to obtain and therefore, we will probably be buying them on an emergency basis without bids. He will present a fur- ther report at the next meeting. a. Manager Miller stated Council had approved the off sale liquor licenses subject to Police Review. It was found that on the application submitted by Leo Scheu, Party Time Liquor, that he does own another liquor establishment. Mr. Scheu has also indicated the possibility of buying another one. It has been pointed out to him the Council has a policy of not allowing multiple ownerships. What we are sug- gesting is that you pass a motion which would again allow this and that authorize staff to indicate to him that we would expect before his license comes up again that he devest himself of any other complete ownerships. Councilman Olmstead moved to renew the off sale 1 Scheu) conditioned on an understanding from Mr. Scheu that he will f of the second liquor store he now holds or has licensed before Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Councilman Greavu questioned the letter that was in the paper today, that was written by Mrs. Broadie. Manager Miller will respond to her letter. 4. Councilman Wiegert stated Council passed a resolution on the Ramsey County Re- districting and he thinks we only sent it to the County Board, however, he thinks Council may have discussed later on of sending it to a Legislative Committee and the Ramsey County Delegation. Councilman Wiegert moved to send the resolution to the Legislative Committee and Ramsey County Delegation. Seconded by Councilman Olmstead. Ayes - all, 5. Mayor Axdahl stated that the promotion of candle -lit luminars by the residents - 5 - 11/29' in the Maple Crest area is a good alternate for outside Christmas lighting. He C-4 suggested that a resolution from this Council endorsing and encouraging this prac Lice be passed. Councilman Wiegert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption. 73 - 11 - 273 WHEREAS, in the interest of conserving our.conventional forms of energy, the residents of the Maple Crest area in the Village of Maple - wood are heralding the Christmas season by using candle -lit luminars as a symbol of the Holiday spirit, BE IT RESOLVED that the Village Council of the Village of Maplewood hereby commends the Maple Crest area residents for both the conservation of electrical energy and for preserving the Holiday spirit in this manner. Seconded by Councilman Olmstead. Ayes - all. 6. Mayor Axdahl reported on the meeting he attended at Harmony School last Tuesday evening. F. ADJOURNMENT 12:20 A.M. „ Cit Clerk - 6 - 11/29