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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-20-76 SMAGENDA M'-.1j:'11Cwood City Council 7:30 P.M. , '2hursday, May 20, .1.976 Administration JAI u ii i c 3. p al Building Meeting 76 15 ,A) CALL TO ORDER 03) ROLL CALL (C) APPROVAL OF AGENDA (D) PUBLIC 1-1EAR11NGS Utility :Improvements Bellaire Avenue,, Beam Avenue to Lydia Avenue 2. Zone Change (M-1 to R-1) - 122 East County Road C (8:00) 3. Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Setback. Variance) 11-22 East County Road C (8:30)-- 4. Zone Change (FR to R-1) - Crestwood Knolls (9:00) 5. Street Improvement Mailand Road, East of McKnight Road (9.30) E) UNFINISHED BUSINESS Lot 21-30 Arcade---- 21. Zone Change (FR to BCM) Beam Avenue, White Bear Avenue to Hazelwood Street (Second Reading) 3. Assessment Corrections (F) COUNCIL PRE, SENTATIONS (G) ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS. (H) ADJOURNMENT MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:30 P.M., Thursday, May 20, 1976 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 76 -15 A. CALL TO ORDER Aspecial meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building and called to order at 7:31 P.M. by Mayor Bruton. B. ROLL CALL Robert T. Bruton, Mayor Present Norman G. Anderson, Councilman Present John C. Greavu, Councilman Present Burton A. Murdock, Councilman Present Donald J. Wiegert, Councilman Present C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mayor Bruton moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Dedication of Roseville City Hall 2. A M M Meeting 3. Petition on Speed Restriction - E. Kenwood Drive 4. Anonymous Party 5. McKnight Road Speed 6. KSTP on NSP 7. Election Judges 8. Park Tax Abatement Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. Utility Improvements - Bellaire Avenue, Beam Avenue to Lydia Avenue - 7:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding utility improvements on Bellaire Avenue from Beam Avenue to Lydia Avenue. The Acting Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report and explained the specifics of the proposed improvement. C. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Kishel moved that the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council acceptance of the feasibility report for the construction of utilities in Bellaire Avenue from Beam to Lydia as conforming to the "Plan" and as being needed in that particular area. Commissioner Waldron seconded. Ayes - all. d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against this proposal. The following were heard: - 1 - 5/20 Mr. Leonard Kuehn, Beam and Bellaire Avenues, questioned when the improve- ments would be constructed. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Murdock introduced the followine resolution and moved its 76 -5 -84 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of watermains, sanitary sewer, service connections, appurtenances and necessary restoration on Bellaire Avenue, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on May 20, 1976, and the Council has heard all persons desir- ing 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 watermains, sanitary sewer, service connections, appurtenances and necessary restoration on Bellaire Avenue as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - all. Councilman Murdock moved to waive the Rules of Procedures and to discuss Agenda items until time for the next hearing. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all. F. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS 1. Dedication of Roseville City Hall Mayor Bruton stated an invitation has been received from the City of Roseville inviting Council to attend the dedication of their City Hall Sunday, May 23, 1976 at 3:00 P.M. 2. Association of Metropolitan Municipalities a. Mayor Bruton commented on the A M M annual meeting. He stated the officers were elected as recommended. M T C has a fleet of new buses and are giving away the old buses to non - profit organizations. b. Referred to staff to see if City is interested. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 2. Zone Change ( M -1 to R -1 ) - 1122 East County Road C a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request for zone change from M -1 to R -1, the property at 1122 E. County Road C. The - 2 - 5/20 Acting Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report. C. Chairman Les Axdahl presented the following Planning Commission recommendation: "Commissioner Prew moved the Planning Commission recommend that the Council give consideration to the rezone of the total parcel as recommended in the Manager's report and secondly, the Commission is in favor of the expanded area as well as the rezoning of the petitioned parcel. Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes - all." d. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. Roger Stanke, the applicant, spoke on behalf of his request. Mr. Meyer, owns property to the west, has no objection to the zone change. Mrs. Cochrane stated she supported the R -1 zone and would like her property rezoned to R -1. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Councilman Murdock moved first reading of an ordinance to rezone the property at 1122 E. County Road C from M -1 to R -1. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. g. Councilman Murdock moved to set a public hearing of June 17, 1976 for rezoning proposal of area as outlined by staff. Seconded by Councilman Anderson. Ayes - all., h. Councilman Anderson moved to Waive Rules of Procedures and allow second read- ing of the proposed ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. i. Councilman Anderson introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE NO. 396 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE MAPLEWOOD ZONING CODE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD does hereby ordain as follows: Section 1. That the following described property is hereby rezoned from M -1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R -1 (Single Dwelling District): Subject to County Road C, East 65 feet of West 715 feet of the North 203 feet of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, Township 29, Range 22, W. H. Howard's Garden Lots (1122 E. County Road C) - 3 - 5/20 Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. Mayor Bruton adjourned the meeting at 8:40 P.M. to reconvene as the Maplewood Board of Appeals and Adjustments. Mayor Bruton reconvened the meeting at 8:50 P.M. E. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS (continued) 3. Petition on Speed Restrictions (E. Kenwood Drive) a. Councilman Murdock stated all the residents on E. Kenwood Drive from County Road B north to Roselawn Avenue south have requested some type of signs or signals in respect to the fact that people are using it for a race track. b. Director of Public Works stated they have investigated the area and found 20 miles per hour advisory. C. Staff to have Director of Public Safety check this area as much as possible at this time. 4. Anonymous Letter a. Mayor Bruton read a letter from someone signed anonymous regarding problems with the vacant property on McMenemy Road north of Larpenteur Avenue. Mayor Bruton read a report from Chief Schaller and a report from Officer Nelson regard- ing this situation. b. Staff stated it would require foot patrol to better control these problems. C. Will return to this item later on the agenda. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) 4. Zone Change (FR to R -1) - Crestwood Knolls - 9:00 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a zone change from FR to R -1 the property known as Crestwood Knolls. The Acting Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Manager Miller presented the staff report and read the Planning Commission recommendation. c. Mayor Bruton called for persons who wished to be heard for or against the proposal. The following were heard: Mr. Jack Dillentheis requested R -1 zoning and R -2 zoning be approved. Mrs. John Severance, 2320 Mailand Road. Mr. John Kirby, 2488 Mailand Road. d. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. - 4 - 5/20 e. Councilman Anderson moved first reading of an ordinance to rezone the Crest- wood Knolls Plat from F -R (Farm Residence) to R -1 (Single Dwelling District). Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - all. 5. Street Improvement - Mailand Road, East of McKnight Road - 9:30 P.M. a. Mayor Bruton convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding proposed improvements on Mailand Road, east of McKnight Road. The Acting Clerk read the notice of hearing along with the dates of publication. b. Director of Public Works Collier presented the staff report and the specifics of the proposal. c. The following Planning Commission recommendation was given: "Commissioner Kishel moved the Commission recommend to the City Council approval of the feasibility study and the proposed improvements as they are in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Pellish seconded. Commissioner Barrett moved an amendment to include in the motion reference to the removal of the sidewalks from the feasibility study. Commissioner Howard 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 persons gave their opinions: Mr. Jack Dillentheis, developer of Crestwood Knolls, spoke in favor of the improvements; Mr. Philip Krinkie, 504 South McKnight Road; Mr. John Kirby, 2488 Mailand Road; Mrs. Nicholas, lives next to Mr. Kirby; Mr. Fred Hawes, representing Marvin Anderson Construction. e. Mayor Bruton closed the public hearing. f. Mayor Bruton commented that he feels that premature development is happening and thinks this is very unfortunate. He has resisted this and feels the Council more or less has tried to risist this, but it is not doing us a lot of good, the premature development is still happening and it becomes a physical matter now, they must be served. In spite of the hardship that it creates, he thinks it is the obligation of the City to service it. On the other hand, he personally is opposed to any construction that is beyond that which is necessary, but nothing more than necessary. g. Following further discussion, Councilman Murdock moved to delete sidewalks from the improvement and introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption - 5 - 5/20 76 -5 -85 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of streets, curb and gutter, grading, sanitary sewer, watermains and all necessary appurten- ances and in that area east of McKnight Road and lying 1/4 mile north and south of the proposed Mailand Road by construction of storm sewers and a water booster station in the area of Mailand Road from McKnight 3/4 miles east, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on May 20, 1976, 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 streets, curb and gutter, grading, sanitary sewer, watermains and all necessary appurtenances and in that area east of McKnight Road and lying 1/4 mile north and south of the proposed Mailand Road by con- struction of storm sewers and a water booster station in the area of Mailand Road from McKnight to 3/4 miles east, as described in the notice of hearing thereon, and orders the same to be made. 2. The City Engineer is designated engineer for this improvement and is hereby directed to prepare final plans and specifications for the making of said improvement. Seconded by Councilman Wiegert. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Greavu, Murdock and Wiegert. Nays - Councilman Anderson (He feels it is premature). Motion carried. h. Councilman Murdock moved that the project reflect estimated cost of water mains be $13.50 per foot and estimated storm sewer costs be $.03 a square foot residential and $.06 Der square foot commercial_ Seconded by Councilman Greavu. Ayes - all. E. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Lot Division - 2130 Arcade a. Manager Miller presented the staff report recommending the lot division requested by VoyaPeletich, 2130 Arcade Street, be granted. b. Councilman Anderson moved to approve the lot division as requested by Mr. Peletich, 2130 Arcade Street. Seconded by Councilman Murdock. Ayes - all. 2. Zone Change (FR to BCM) - Beam Avenue, White Bear Avenue to Hazelwood Street Ordinance (Second Reading) a. City Attorney reviewed the Beam Avenue rezoning and presented the staff report. b. Following lengthy discussion, Councilman. Anderson moved to approve the second reading and final adoption of zone change for Beam Avenue from White Avenue to Hazelwood Street from FR to BCM. - 6 - 5/20 Seconded by Mayor Bruton. Ayes - Mayor Bruton, Councilmen Anderson and Wiegert. Nays - Councilmen Greavu and Murdock Motion failed. c. Councilman Wiegert moved to rezone that portion of Beam Avenue from White Bear Avenue to Southlawn toBCMzonine. Seconded by Mayor Bruton. There was no vote on the motion due to the fact the meeting curfew of Midnight had arrived. Remaining items on Agenda carried over to Tuesday, May 25, 1976. F. ADJOURNMENT 12:00 Midnight. I- -y .a - 7 - 5/20