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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-25-74 SMAGENDA Maplewood City Council 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 25, 1974 Municipal Administration Building Meeting 74 -24 (A) CALL TO ORDER (B) ROLL CALL (C) PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Zone Change (R -1 to R -2) - Northwest Corner of Edgerton Street and County Road B (7:30) 2. Special Use Permit -'City 'Water 'Booster Station (Beebe Road) (7:45) 3. Board of Adjustments and Appeals: a. Variance (Lot Width and Area) - Jessie Street (8:00) b. Variance (Front Yard Setback) - Southwest corner of Southlawn and County Road C (8:30) c. Variance (Garage Size) - 1721 Rosewood Avenue (8:45) (D) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (E) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS (F) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, July 25, 1974 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 74 -24 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Mayor Bruton. B. ROLL CALL Robert T. Bruton, Mayor John C. Greavu, Councilman Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Burton A. Murdock, Councilman C. PUBLIC HEARINGS Present Arrived at 7:37 P.M. Present Present Present 1. Zone Change (R -1 to R -2) - Northwest Corner of Edgerton Street and County Road. B 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing on the request of Rich- ard I. Koeckeritz for a zone change from R -1 to R -2 the property legally described as the East 180 feet of the South 150 feet of Block 1, Sunrise Heights. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated it has been the staff's position that double dwelling units should only be allowed in single family areas proposed in subdivisions or planned unit developments in order that the City might control the total development and the relationship of double dwelling units to the total development. It is therefore recommended that the proposed rezoning be con- sidered "spot zoning" and not in conformance with the Plan for Maplewood. It is therefore recommended that the proposed zone change be denied. c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation. Commissioner Batie moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council approval of a zone change from R -1 to R -2 at the northwest corner of Edgerton and County Road B as the change would be in conformance with the Plan for Maplewood and would provide for a mixture of housing in the neighborhood and is a corner lot with a high number of square feet. This recommendation is made with the intent that no more than one 2 family dwelling be constructed on the property. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Motion carried. Ayes all. d. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. The following were heard. Mr. Richard I. Koeckeritz, the applicant. e. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Council discussed the possibility that if the property were zoned R -2 there would be sufficient land to construct two R -2 dwellings. I - 7/25 h. Councilman Murdock moved that the requested zone change be tabled pending submission of a lot division. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 2. Special Use Permit - City Water Booster Station (Beebe Road) 7:45 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the estab- lishing of a public utility facility (water system booster pumping station). The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and stated it is recommended that the Special Use Permit for the proposed booster station be approved as a much needed facility to provide water service and safety for the easterly portion of the City. In recent months the Planning Commission and the City Council have brought to the attention of the Community Design Review Board the importance of high standards in architectural quality for development adjacent to certain free- ways, as the exposure to these freeways has an important impact upon residents and visitors to Maplewood. The impact of City buildings in any location is like- wise important both on residents and non - residents. It is further recommended that the Community Design Review Board be advised of the importance of the archi- tecture and appearance of the proposed booster pumping station upon submission to that body of the development plans. c. Director of Public Works Collier presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kent moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council that the Special Use Permit be approved as the proposal is in keeping with the Plan for Maplewood. Commissioner Kishel seconded. Motion carried. - Ayes all. "" e. Mayor Bruton called for proponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Bruton called for opponents. The following were heard. Mr. Harold Munson, 2135 E. Larpenteur Avenue Mr. Richard Fitch, 1689 Beebe Road g. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. h. Councilman Murdock moved to approve the special use permit to allow the construc- tion of a water system booster Dumpine station on Beebe Road north of Larpenteur South 110 feet; the West 145 feet of E 178 feet of West 3/4 of SW 1/4 of SE 1/4 U Seconded by Councilman Wiegert Motion carried. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson, Murdock and Wiegert Nays - Councilman Greavu Mayor Bruton recessed the meeting at 8:30 P.M. to convene as the Board of Adjustments and Appeals. - 2 - 7/25 D. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Mayor Bruton stated he received a resolution from the Community Design Review Board requesting a meeting with the Council. Councilman Anderson moved to set September 3, 1974 as the date for Council to Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 2. Mayor Bruton stated Council received a letter from Mr. Warren Peterson informing the City of his resignation from the Community Design Review Board. Mayor Bruton munitv Desie. I Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. from the Com- Mayor Bruton requests Council to defer action on appointment of vacancy until recommendation is received from Community Design Review Board. 3. Mayor Bruton stated a letter has been received from the Water Resources Board regarding the Water Shed District. He read the letter. 4. Mayor Bruton stated Ramsey County has authorized the formation of a committee, Council sent a resolution stating we wanted to participate in St. Paul's committee regarding the pollution at Lake Phalen. Councilman Wiegert moved that a letter be sent asking for a reply to our resolution. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. 5. Mayor Bruton stated he received a letter in todays mail from Ramsey County, dated July 23, 1974, regarding the Manpower and Training Act. He will have copies made for the Council. 6. Mayor Bruton stated he received a letter dated July 22, 1974 from the State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety, indicating that the State Area Commander has recommended that the Maplewood Civil Defense be certified for participation in the federal assistance programs for the fiscal year of 1975, which authorizes funding for personnel and administrative expenses used for Civil Defense equipment, etc. Staff to investigate. 7. Councilman Wiegert recommended corrections to the corrections of the Compre- hensive Plan: Page 33, Paragraph 51 - check to see if the words "to be allowed" should be there. Last page - "Interchange at 36 and English" shouldn't be there. 8. Councilman Anderson stated that Maplewood Plumbing has created a hazard behind Richards Superette. Staff to investigate. 9. Councilman Anderson wished to know about the progress regarding the markings on Highway 61 and Parkway Drive for left turn. Director of Public Works Collier stated there are plans for a new intersection. Staff will investigate. - 3 - 7/25 10. Councilman Greavu wished to request Ramsey County to place traffic signals on McKnight Road at Hudson Place and Burns Avenue. Councilman Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 0 74 -7 -161 WHEREAS, the intersection of McKnight Road with Hudson Place in Maplewood and Burns Avenue in St. Paul is an exceedingly dangerous intersection and, WHEREAS, large volumes of traffic utilize the intersection and, WHEREAS, a large number of turning movements including Metro Transit buses utilize the intersection, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLE - WOOD, MINNESOTA, that the County of Ramsey and the .State of Minnesota are hereby requested to install semaphores at the aforesaid location and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Minnesota State Highway Department and the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. 11. Councilman Greavu stated he wished to know if the Manager had the figures for the consultant for the Leagues. 0 Manager Miller stated they would be included in the next agenda packet. 12. Councilman Murdock wished to know the policy relative to permits for ventilating hoods. Referred to staff. E. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS I. Manager Miller requested two hearing dates be set for an on -sale liquor license, at 2999 North Maplewood Drive and an off -sale liquor license for the Maplewood Mall. Councilman Wiegert moved to set August 15, 1974 as the public hearing for the on -sale liquor license at 2999 North Maplewood Drive. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. Councilman Wiegert moved to set August 15, 1974 as the public hearing for the off -sale liquor license at the Maplewood Mall. (John Campbell) Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Manager Miller stated he attended the meeting on the Ad -hoc committee attempting to set up a Task Force, St. Paul East study. They are setting up a description of what they planned to do. The manager will submit copies to the Council. Their next meeting is scheduled for August 14. Director of Public Works Collier will attend. ADJOURNMENT 9:55 P.M. t - 4 - y Cle rk 7/25