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Home My WebLink About12-11-75 SMAGI ND:A Maplewood City council 7:30 P.1;. iure<t,;.y, D cowber 11, 1975 Municipal Wmini.sCration Building_ Meeting 75 -- 45 (A) CALL; TO ORDER B) ROLL CULL C) APPROVAL OF AGEPDA PUBLIC HP_�ARTNGS 1.. Street improvement -° McXni_ght Road, Beam Avenue to County Road D 2. Sign Review and Variance -- 1797 Cope Avenue (McDonald's Restaurant) (745) 3. Sign Review and Variance -- 1806 North Saint Paul Roar; (Valley Carpet) (8°00) 4. Special Use Permit - Gladstone- Baptist Church (8:15)_ 5. Residential Estates District (Zoning Code Amendment.) - ordinance (8:45) COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS a. CDRB (Resignation)(Novak); Meeting 1/20/76 ID. McKnight and Burns e. Logo (Staff Cars) d. Ramsey County League e. f. F) AD14TNISTRATIVE PRESET- <I'PP,"JO_NS : Union Settlements (Supervisory and Clerical- Technical Units); G) ADJOURNMENT Legislature Meeting; Barberio - Limited Off Sale Liquor License; Ramsey County Youth Fund. MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, December 11, 1975 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 75 -45 A. 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 7:33 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Present Present Present Present Arrived at 7:48 P.M. Mayor Bruton moved to approve the agenda as amended: 1. Community Design Review Board 2. McKnight Road and Burns Avenue 3. Logo- Staff cars 4. Ramsey County League 5. Union Settlement 6. Legislative Meeting 7. Liquor License - Barberio Cheese Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Street Improvement - McKnight Road, Beam Avenue to County Road D - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk on McKnight Road from Beam Avenue to I -694. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Mr. Wayne Leonard, Ramsey County Project Engineer, presented the Ramsey County report. c. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report for Maplewood's portion of the project. Councilman Murdock arrived at 7:48 P.M. d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard in favor of the pro- posal. The following were heard: Mr. Bob Tilsen stated the money for his property is available and he is in favor of the improvement. - I - 12/11 e. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to speak in opposition to the improvement. The following were heard: Mr. Gary Strauch, 2252 E. County Road D; Mr. Don Thurman, 2912 No. McKnight Road; Mr. Kurt Kramer, 2266 E. County Road D; Mr. R. Mayhew, 2902 N. McKnight Road; Ms. Anne Fesenmaier, 3033 N. McKnight Road; Mr. Dale Stevens, 2951 McKnight Road; Mr. Jerrold Lindhal, 2245 Lydia Avenue. Mayor Bruton read a letter of opposition from Mr. Carl Buetow, 2287 Beam Avenue. f. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. g. Councilman Greavu concrete apron or bla 75 - 12 - 237 option of either resolution and WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of curb and gutter, sidewalk, and appurtenances on McKnight Road, a hearing on said improve- ment in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on December 11, 1975, 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 roadway and storm sewer on McKnight Road from Beam Avenue to Inter- state Highway 694 as described in the notice of hearing thereon and to connect the sidewalk ends in the northeast quadrant of Beam - McKnight and to extend the sidewalk north to Lydia on McKnight Road, and orders the same to be made. 2. Ramsey County Engineering Department is designated engineer for this im- provement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. 3. This improvement is hereby designated to be a part of Maplewood Project 75 -12. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. Mayor Burton recessed the meeting at 8:43 P.M. to convene as the Board of Appeals and Adjustment. Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting at 10:55 P.M. 2. Sign Review - 1797 Cope Avenue (McDonalds Restaurant) a. Councilman Greavu moved to feet high and to be even with - 2 - 12/11 Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - Councilmen Murdock and Greavu. Nays - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson and Wiegert. Motion failed. b. Councilman Anderson moved to authorize the McDonald's sign 25 feet high with the base level being the ground level for the nlacament of ri,o .,m„ Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - Councilmen Anderson, Greavu, Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Mayor Bruton. Motion carried. 3. Sign Review - (Valley Carpet) - 1806 North Saint Paul Road a. Councilman Murdock moved approval of the sign for Valley Carpet subject to the following conditions: 1. The free standing sign shall be allowed but shall be removed on or before September 1, 1978. The final wall sign layout shall be submitted to staff for approval; 2. Illumination of the wall sign shall be extinguished after business hours; 3. The south elevation will be painted to obscure the existing sign which says "Robert Hall Clothes "; 4. Trash shall be stored and screened from view in an enclosure constructed of materials compatible with the main structure. Said screening to be reviewed and approved by staff; 5. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 4. Special Use Permit - Gladstone Baptist Church 8:15 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Gladstone Baptist Church for a special use permit to locate a mobile home on their property to be used for meeting rooms. The Clerk read the notice of hear- ing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and recommended the proposed special use permit for the mobile home unit be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The permit shall be for a period of one year and at that time renewable for an additional year; 2. A landscaping plan shall be submitted for staff approval indicating screening of the proposed unit along with a plan for the entire site; 3. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing. C. Commissioner Prow presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved that the Commission recommend to the City Council the granting of a special use permit for the location of a mobile home unit on the church property subject to the conditions in the Manager's report of November 10, 1975: - 3 - 12/11 1. The permit shall be for a period of one year and at that time renewable for an additional year; 2. A landscaping plan shall be submitted for staff approval indicating screening of the proposed unit along with a plan for the entire site; 3. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing. Commissioner Fischer seconded. Commissioner Waldron said the nature of the use and it being temporary would probably eliminate the need for landscaping. Commissioner Prow moved an amendment to the motion to eliminate condition #2. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes all. Voting on the motion as amended. Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. Tom Johnson, representing Gladstone Baptist Church spoke on behalf of the proposal and stated the Church agrees with the Planning Commission recommendations. Mr. Earl Ranninger, 1699 English Street, commented on several complaints he has. Dr. Molander, 1802 E. Shore Drive, spoke on behalf of the request. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Greavu mov Baotist Church subiect to the Special Use Permit for the Glads 1. The permit shall be for a period of one year and at that time renewable for an additional year; 2. Owner and applicant shall agree to the above conditions in writing. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. g. Staff to investigate the complaints given by Mr. Ranninger. 5. Residential Estates District (Zoning Code Amendment) 8:45 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed new zoning district titled R E Residential Estates District. The Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report with the recommendation that the RE Residential Estates District, be adopted as an amendment to the Maplewood Municipal Code to establish a zone with minimum 20,000 to 40,000 square foot lots. c. Commissioner Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Flaugher moved the Commission recommend to the City Council approval - 4 - 12/11 of the Zone Code Amendment to establish Residential Estates Districts (RE /20 and RE /40) as they are in keeping with the Residential Land Use recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan and further, that such zoning districts will provide a much needed interim land use control device for the "leg" of the City pending a complete review of the Zoning Ordinance. Commissioner Barrett seconded, Ayes all." d. Mayor Bruton called for persons for or against the proposal. The following were heard voicing their opinions: Mr. Marlen Grant, Marvin Anderson Construction Company; Mr. Dave Gurrola, representing Twin City Carpenters District Council; Mr. Robert Tansey, representing Muske - Tansey Realty; Mr. John Daubney, attorney representing property owners on Mailand Road; Mr. Bob Tilsen, Tilsen Construction Company; Mr. Hans Hagen, Ban Con Corporation; Mr. Frank Freezete, Necka, National Electrical Contractors; Mr. Jay Carpenter, President of Minnesota Housing Institute; Mr. Norm Soderman, 2673 E. Mayer Lane, President of St. Paul Area Homebuilders; Mr. John Luger, 1899 Mayrknoll, contracter; Mr. Robert Walker, R & W Realty; Mr. Warren Wylderson, Executive Officer of St. Paul Area Builders Association; Mr. John D. Peterson, Director of Energy Conservation and Planning, Minnesota Energy Agency; e. Councilman Wiegert moved to continue the hearing until January 15 1976 Meeting. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson, Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Councilman Greavu. Motion carried. E. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Community Design Review Board a. Resignation Mayor Bruton moved to accept the resignation of Jack Novak from the Community Design Review Board and that a letter of appreciation be forwarded Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. b. Meeting Mayor Bruton moved to set January 20, 1976 as the date to meet with the Community Design Review Board. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. McKnight and Burns Councilman Greavu stated there was a four car accident at McKnight Road and Burns Avenue and wondered when the County was going to do something with that intersection. - 5 12/11 Councilman Wiegert moved to send a memo to Ramsey County Commissioner Hal Norgard questioning the progress of this matter. Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Logo - Staff Cars Councilman Anderson questioned as to what is happening on logos for staff cars. Staff stated they would be ready after the first of the year. 4. Ramsey County League Councilman Anderson stated the League is discussing the proposed snowmobile ordinance and would request Mr. Norm Eklund_ attend a Council meeting to explain the ordinance. Councilman Anderson Sanuary 8. 1976 to Seconded by Mayor Bruton. F. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS 1. Union Settlements a. Supervisory Unit W. It Ayes - all. :end the meeting of Manager Miller presented the Supervisory Unit, Local 2725, settlement. Councilman Anderson moved to authorize the Manager to enter into an agreement with the Supervisory Unit Local 2725 Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. b. Clerical and Technical Unit Manager Miller presented the Clerical and Technical Unit, Local 2725 settlement. Mayor Bruton moved to authorize the Manager to enter into an agreement with Clerical and Technical Unit, Local 2725. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all, 2. Legislature Meeting Manager Miller stated there will be a meeting on December 20, 1975, Saturday, at 10:00 A.M., with the legislators. 3. Barberio - Limited Off Sale Liquor License Manager Miller stated that transfer of the Barberio Limited Off Sale Liquor License had been approved by Council, but the transfer never took place. The original licensee is requesting the transfer be withdrawn. Councilman Greavu moved to approve the request to withdraw the transfer of the Barberio Off Sale Limited Liquor License. - 6 - 12/11 Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes = all. 4, Ramsey County Youth hind Councilman Murdock commented on the decision of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners to reinstate the funds allocated for young people for summer vacations. G. ADJOURNMENT 11:59 P.M. Ci Clerk