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MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
Tuesday, February 21, 1995
7:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
1830 County Road B East
Call to Order
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes: February 6, 1995
Approval of Agenda
Unfinished Business
a. 1994 Annual Report
New Business
a. 1616 Currie Street (Nienast)
Code Variation
Lot Division
b. 297 South Century Avenue (Ramsey County Correctional Facility)
Conditional Use Permit Revision
Visitor Presentations
Commission Presentations
a. February 13 Council Meeting: Mr. Sandell
b. Representative for the February 27 Council Meeting: Mr. Axdahl
Staff Presentations
Adjournment
WELCOME TO THIS MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
This outline has been prepared to help you understand the public meeting process.
The review of an item usually takes the following form:
1. The chairperson of the meeting will announce the item to be reviewed and
ask for the staff report on the subject.
2. Staff presents their report on the matter.
3. The Commission will then ask City staff questions about the proposal.
4. The chairperson will then ask the audience if there is anyone present who wishes to
comment on the proposal.
5. This is the time for the public to make comments or ask questions about the proposal.
Please step up to the podium, speak clearly, first giving your name and address and then
your comments.
After everyone in the audience wishing to speak has given his or her comments, the
chairperson will close the public discussion portion of the meeting.
The Commission will then discuss the proposal. No further public comments are
allowed.
The Commission will then make its recommendation or decision.
All decisions by the Planning Commission are recommendations to the City Council.
The City Council makes the final decision.
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MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION
February 6, 1995
7 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
1830 East County Road B
I. Call to Order
Chairperson Axdahl called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioner Lester Axdahl
Commissioner Lorraine Fischer
Commissioner Jack Frost
Commissioner Kevin Kittridge
Commissioner Dave Kopesky
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner
Mary Martin
Gary Pearson
William Rossbach
Todd Sandell
Marvin Sigmundik
Milo Thompson
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. January 3, 1995
Commissioner Martin moved approval of the minutes of January 3, 1995, as submitted.
Commissioner Fischer seconded.
Ayes-Axdahl, Fischer, Frost, Kittridge, Kopesky,
Martin, Rossbach, Sandell, Thompson
Abstention-Sigrnundik
The motion passed.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Martin moved approval of the amended agenda, adding item 7. D.-Job Description
under New Business.
Commissioner Fischer seconded.
Ayes-all
The motion passed.
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V. PRESENTATION: GARYGERKE
Chairperson Axdahl presented a plaque to Gary Gerke in appreciation for his time, effort, and
insight as a member of the Planning Commission.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Comprehensive Plan Amendment: NURP Standards
Ken Haider, City Engineer, presented the staff report and answered a question from the
Commission.
Chairperson Axdahl opened the public hearing for comments from the public. Since there
were no comments, the public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Rossbach moved the Planning Commission recommend revising the
following policy on page 22 of the Maplewood Comprehensive Plan to read as follows:
The City requires drainage and erosion control plans with new developments. Such
plans shall not increase the rate of runoff and shall prevent erosion. The City will use
the National Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards in the design of new storm water
ponds.
Commissioner Frost seconded.
Ayes-all
The motion passed.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Planning Commission Elections
Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission reappoint Les Axdahl as
chairperson.
Commissioner Martin seconded.
Ayes-Fischer, Frost, Kittridge, Kopesky, Martin,
Rossbach, Sandell, Sigmundik, Thompson
The motion passed.
Abstention-Axdahl
Commissioner Rossbach moved the Planning Commission reappoint Lorraine Fischer as
vice-chairperson.
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Commissioner Frost seconded.
Ayes-Axdahl, Frost, Kittridge, Kopesky, Martin,
Rossbach, Sandell, Sigmundik, Thompson
Abstention-Fischer
The motion passed.
B. 1994 Annual Report
Commissioner Fischer said she felt the report did not communicate well and could be
improved with little effort. She would like geographic locations given to help identify the
titles of items considered, and also additional comment under Planning Commission and
Council Action. Commissioner Fischer thought it should be noted if an item was approved
by the Commission with a few or many conditions, and also if the Council approved with the
same or different conditions. She also asked about planning for 1995 activities.
The Commission discussed the Commercial Property Study as a 1995 activity and questioned
the status of the Phalen Chain of Lakes Report. Commissioner Fischer suggested an annual
tour, an annual comprehensive plan review update, a video about the public heating process,
and a video with historical archive material depicting how staff and the public have worked
together to reach major decisions affecting Maplewood (i.e., Highway 36 and White Bear
Avenue becoming the Maplewood Retail Addition) as other 1995 activities. Commissioner
Kittridge mentioned that the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County and the State of Minnesota are
putting a plan together for an indoor weapons range on the north side of the current St. Paul
Police range in south Maplewood. He felt that this might be a concern in 1995.
Commissioner Rossbach expressed interest in the status of the cluster housing in Marine-on
St. Croix. Commissioner Fischer also suggested in-service training for the Commission and
asked if a joint meeting with the Community Design Review Board about the Community
Property Study would be profitable.
Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission ask staff to revise the 1994 Annual
Report and resubmit it to the Commission.
Commissioner Rossbach seconded.
Ayes-all
The motion passed.
C. February 21 Meeting
Commissioner Frost moved the Planning Commission have their next meeting on Tuesday,
February 21 (President's Day is on Monday, February 20).
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Commissioner Martin seconded. Ayes-all
The motion passed. _
D. Job Description--Director of Community Development
Chairperson Axdahl mentioned that Mike McGuire, Maplewood City Manager, asked him if
the Planning Commission might be interested in reviewing and commenting on the job
description for the Director of Community Development. The Commission reviewed and
discussed the description.
VIII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
There were no visitor presentations.
IX. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS
A. January 9 Council Meeting: Associate Planner Roberts reported on this meeting.
B. January 23 Council Meeting: Commissioner Kopesky reported on this meeting.
C. Representative for February 13 Council Meeting: Todd Sandell
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
There were no staff presentations.
ADJOURNMENT
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The meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DATE:
MEMORANDUM
City Manager
Ken Roberts, Associate Planner
Planning Commission's 1994 Annual Report
February 9, 1995
INTRODUCTION
The City Code requires that the Planning Commission prepare an annual report to the City
Council by their second meeting in February. This report should include the Commission's
activities in the past year and major projects for the new year.
1994 ACTIVITIES
The Commission considered the following:
11 changes to the land use plan
1 conditional use permit for a planned unit development
8 changes to the zoning map
9 preliminary plats
4 preliminary plat time extensions
5 ordinances
14 conditional use permits
2 home occupations
11 vacations of fight-of-ways or easements
9 variances
ll miscellaneous requests
The Commission also completed work on the commercial property study and sent it to the City
Council. The Council is planning on reviewing this study at a Council-Manager workshop.
1994 LAND USE PLAN CHANGES
The Commission considered eleven changes to the land use plan in 1994.
Changes
Oak Ridge Estates South
(Lakewood and Maryland)
Phalen Townhomes
(Frost and English)
PC Action Council Action
Approved Approved
Approved Approved
Bittersweet Estates
(Bittersweet and Demont)
Frost and English (open space)
Holiday Station (Lower Affon
and McKnight Road)
Mapleleaf Estates
(Cypress and Conno0
Maplewood Townhouses
(1 lth and Ariel)
Maplewood Retail Center
(White Bear Ave. + Hwy 36)
English and State Trail
(R-2 to OS)
Larpenteur and Century Avenue
(open space)
County Road D and Woodlynn
(open space)
Approved
Approved
Tabled
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
No action
Approved
Approved
Approved
Denied
Approved
Approved
yet
1994 ZONING MAP CHANGES
The Commission considered eight changes to the zoning map in 1994.
Changes PC Action
Council Action
Oakridge Estates South
(Lakewood and Maryland)
Phalen Townhomes
(Frost and English)
VOA Care Center
(Sherren and Cope)
Bittersweet Estates
(Bittersweet and Demont)
Holiday Station (Lower Alton
and McKnight Road)
Mapleleaf Estates
(Cypress,and Conno0
Maplewood Townhouses
(1 lth and Ariel)
Maplewood Retail Center
(White Bear Ave + Hwy 36)
Approved Approved
Approved Approved
Approved Approved
Approved Approved
Tabled No action yet
Approved Approved
Approved Approved
Approved Approved
1994 ATTENDANCE
Name
Appointed Term Expires
William Rossbach 10-10-89 12-96
Gary Pearson 12-10-90 12-96
Todd Sandell 08-08-94 12-96
Milo Thompson 10-10-94 12-97
Jack Frost 12-10-90 12-97
Mary Martin 02-25-91 12-97
Kevin Kittridge 10-12-92 12-97
Dave Kopesky 08-08-94 12-95
Lorraine Fischer 1970 12-95
Lester Axdahl 08-08-74 12-95
Marvin Sigmundik 03-14-83 12-95
*Completing the term of a previous member
1994 Attendance
20 out of 23
20 out of 23
8 out of 9*
5 out of 5*
20 out of 23
12 out of 23
19 out of 23
9 out of 9*
22 out of 23
22 out of 23
16 out of 23
MEMBERS WHO RESIGNED IN 1994
Roger Anitzberger
Sherry Allenspach
Gary Gerke
1995 ACTIVITIES
The following are the possible activities of the Planning Commission for 1995:
1. Commercial Property Study - follow closely and work with the City Council to move the
study along.
2. Have the Phalen Chain of Lakes study presented to the Planning Commission.
3. Have an annual tour of development sites after the City hires the new Director of
Community Development.
4. Do a review of the Comprehensive Plan for possible changes or updating.
5. Have a video tape made about the public heating process.
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6. Have in-service training for the Planning Commission.
7. Monitor the status of the proposed cluster housing ordinance in Marine-on-St. Croix for
possible use in Maplewood.
8. Have a joint meeting the Community Design Review Board (CDRB) about the commercial
property study.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PROJECT:
DATE:
City Manager
Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner
Conditional Use Permit Revision, Design Review and
Roof-Equipment Screening Waiver
Ramsey County Correctional Facility Addition
February 16, 1995
The Planning Commission should review the conditional use permit. The Community Design
Review Board should review the design and roof-equipment screening waiver.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
PROJECT:
DATE:
City Manager
Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner
Conditional Use Permit Revision, Design Review and
Roof-Equipment Screening Waiver
Ramsey County Correctional Facility Addition
February 16, 1995
INTRODUCTION
Project Description
Ramsey County is proposing to do the following at the Correctional Facility at 297 South
Century Avenue (refer to the location map and property line/zoning maps on pages 11 and 12):
Construct a 5,000-square-foot, one-story addition. Refer to the site plan on page 13. This
addition would be for an expansion to the visitor area and a new medical ward. The
proposed medical ward space would replace the old medical ward. It is not a new facility.
There would not be an increase in inmate count or new cell space. This addition would be
brick to match the existing building.
Construct three second-story mechanical-equipment additions. Refer to page 13. These
additions would be brick to match the existing building. These additions would house
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning units.
Replace some of the metal siding on the outside of an existing second-story mechanical-
equipment structure.
4. Build a new stairway on the back of the building.
5. Construct an asphalt service drive behind the building to an existing loading area.
6. In_fill windows with brick to match the building. Refer to the elevation drawings (separate
attachment).
Requests
The applicant is requesting the following:
1. A conditional use permit (CUP). The Code requires a CUP for public buildings and to revise
an existing CUP.
2. Approval of design plans.
3. Waiving of the screening requirement for a proposed roof-mounted exhaust hood.
DISCUSSION
Conditional Use Permit
The proposed changes are needed to upgrade the existing visitor area and medical ward and
would not increase the inmate population. In 1991, the City Council required that the County
provide the City with an annual report on the average annual inmate population. Refer to the
minutes on page 17 and the letter from Steve Dombach on page 18.
The CUP allows the County to exceed the 29% felon limit, but requires that the County let the
City know when the County exceeds this limit. The correctional facility's administration has no
control over the type of inmates admitted. The County district court system determines this.
There have been no escapes or problems with the correctional facility. The Council should grant
this revised CUP.
Roof-Equipment Screen Waiver
Screening would not improve the building's appearance or affect property values. The
workhouse addition is far enough from Century Avenue (405 feet) and the nearest homes (525
feet) that the proposed gravity hood would not be noticeable. Screening would direct more
attention to the building's roof than if the County painted the equipment to match the building.
On June 22, 1993, the Community Design Review Board approved a roof-equipment screening
waiver for the equipment installed with the last expansion.
Neighbor Concerns
1. Don't expand the medical ward - Use the existing hospitals.
The proposed medical ward is a replacement of the existing one that is in need of upgrading.
An in-house clinic is needed for short term, minor medical care.
2. Move the entire correctional facility west within the woods.
This is impractical and would sacrifice open space and a regional recreation area.
3. The additions would increase traffic and ambulance runs.
The proposed additions would not create a higher inmate population. There is no foreseen
reason why traffic or ambulance calls would increase.
4. There may be adverse affects on the Woodbury neighborhood.
The only commotion or effect foreseen is construction activity while the additions are being
built. The proposed medical ward addition would stay within the outer boundaries of the
existing building. There would be no encroachment towards any homes.
5. Two neighbors have said that they have been bothered by inmates near the
road.
Chief Collins found no record of such complaints.
6. There will be additional services and defendants.
There are no additional services or inmates proposed.
7. We want more trees on the east side of the parking lot.
The County is proposing to plant two trees that they had removed near the building. These
new trees would be east of the parking lot. Refer to the site plan on page 13. Steve
Dornbach, the assistant superintendent at the facility, said that they would be agreeable to
planting additional trees as well.
8. I object if this raises my taxes.
Bruce Thompson, with the Rarnsey County/St. Paul joint purchasing office, said that the
funding for this project has already been appropriated and it will not raise taxes.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the resolution on page 19. This resolution revises the conditional use permit for a
correctional facility at 297 South Century Avenue. Approval is based on the findings
required by ordinance and subject to the following conditions (I have underlined the
additions/revisions and crossed out the deletions):
All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City_. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor chang, es.
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2. The County shall inform the City of the following:
If the percentage of felons increases above 29% of the inmates or if the percentage
of gross misdemeanors increases above 33% of the inmates.
b. Of any applications for a license for the facility that increase the maximum
number of inmates above 293.
If the daily population exceeds the County's license for more than 21 (twenty-one)
consecutive days.
If condition 2.a. or 2.c. occurs, the City Council may reconsider the conditional use
permit. The City must approve any increase in the facility inmate population license
prior to it becoming effective.
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The Council shall review this permit one year ffc, m ....... c,c. cupancy c,f'~-,,,~A
The County Corrections Department shall file an annual report with the City Manager,
breaking down the average annual population (i.e., misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor,
felony) in the annual average population.
At the present time the farm operation is not posing a threat to the health, safety or
welfare of the surrounding land uses, but shall be considered in future hearings on this
matter if it changes.
The vrovosed construction must be substantially started within one year of Council
approval or the vermit shall become null and void. The Council may extend this
deadline for one year.
II.
Approve the plans (stamped January 4, 1995) for the expansion of the Ramsey County
Correctional Facility at 297 South Century Avenue, subject to the findings required by the
Code. Ramsey County shall do the following:
Repeat this review in two years if the City has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Submit a revised landscape plan for staff approval showing additional trees east of the
parking lot before getting a building permit.
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3. If any required work is not done, the City may allow temporary occupancy if'
The City determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or
welfare.
The City receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required
work. The mount shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished work.
c. The City receives an agreement that will allow the City to complete any
unfinished work.
4. All work shall follow the approved plans. The Director of Community Development
may approve minor changes.
III. Waive the screening requirement for the rooftop mechanical equipment on the Ramsey
County Correctional Facility addition because:
1. It would not improve the building's appearance or affect property values.
2. The building is a long distance from Century Avenue and the nearest homes.
The City waived the screening requirement for the roof-equipment installed on top of
the 1993 additions.
The County shall paint the roof equipment to match the building. (code requirement)
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CITIZENS' COMMENTS
I surveyed owners of the 194 properties within 350 feet of this property. Of the 69 replies, 28
were in favor, 13 objected, 26 had no comment and two had miscellaneous comments.
In Favor
1. Eight neighbors responded by saying that they are in favor because the changes are needed.
2. Seven stated that the changes are not extensive and would not affect them.
3. We want them to continue to have self-sufficiency. (Schneider, 422 O'Day Street)
4. As long as an improved berm is provided to cover height. (Josephson, 1364 Cedarwood
Circle)
5. They are good neighbors. We have no problem. (Kirby, 592 Deer Ridge Lane)
6. It does not appear to have any unfavorable effect on the area. What kind of medical facility
is being planned (chronic - acnte)? (Eng, 2588 Pond Avenue)
7. There would be no impact to the Williams Pipeline facilities. (Williams Pipeline Company)
8. I am in favor, bnt would not favor any new building or addition higher then any existing
building. (Schlattman, 530 Deer Ridge Lane)
9. It ensures continued usage of this land for this purpose rather than rezoning it to commercial
development. The correctional facility has never been a problem to our neighborhood.
(Lehman, 550 Deer Ridge Lane)
10. They need it. We have not experienced any disturbance from the inmates. There is good
supervision. (Trooten, 544 Deer Ridge Lane)
11. It would seem to be an appropriate location to expand. (BBC Estates, Woodbury)
Opposed
l. We have under-utilized hospital and educational options through the community. Why add
more brick and mortar when unjustified. City planners need to park the old thought
processes that you solve every perceived need with more building. Use the existing
resources to solve this problem. Our hospitals can use the business and this client criminal
base does not need further rehabilitation - i.e. pampering!! (Hall, 415 O'Day Street)
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I would rather have my tax dollar used for more useful programs or a reduction in taxes!! I
prefer no change at all. (Motz, 2595 Pond Avenue)
Establish a future, long-range building location hidden by trees, bushes, etc. from public
view. Refer to the map on page 15. (Nielsen, 1324 Cedarwood Court)
Refer to the letter on page 16. (Starkey, 350 O'Day Street)
It will increase traffic on Century Avenue and the facility is across the street from my house.
There will be an increase in ambulance sirens and emergency vehicles at all times of the day
and night which would be disturbing to the peace and quiet of our community. (Stensgard,
1097 Cedarwood Drive)
We are concerned about any adverse effects this addition could have in our community.
(Mondor, 512 Deer Ridge Lane)
I oppose because of the increase in traffic this building would create. I think you will build
regardless of what I say. But, if you're really concerned, add another entrance to this facility
and close down the current one. My house is across from the existing entrance. I see all the
increased traffic. As it already stands, we have been bothered by the guys they let stand out
on Century Avenue! (Gomez, 1064 Cedarwood Drive)
You are adding an additional service, bringing in additional defendants. Leave it a work
farm. We do not see how the use would not change with this addition. These defendants and
other defendants often need medical help. Update and improve the ~- Don't add
services! (Lance, 454 O'Day Street)
I object because of the third level visual effects. Would prefer adding wing to existing
structure. 0Vleagher, 381 O'Day Lane)
I object because of the medical ward addition. Question of the severity of patients using
medical/psychological facility. (Sandstrom, 1080 Cedarwood Drive)
No! We don't need the extra traffic, pollution, noise, dust, lower value on my property and
tracks. There might be a chance on it's use, if they would enter from Lower Alton Road.
(NOT Century Avenue). We don't need more emergency calls at that location. Fire etc.
(Herget, 6016 Linden Road)
I object unless they put more trees on the east side of the workhouse. We live across the
street. (Charmer, 1096 Cedarwood Drive)
13. I object to this proposal only if it raises my taxes. (Johnson, 543 Deer Ridge Lane)
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Miscellaneous Comments
l. Why weren't these changes put in when the up-grade was made several years ago. (Stone,
523 Deer Ridge Lane)
We note the County's letter said there would be "minimal effect on the surrounding area,
environment and traffic on surrounding streets." Is it possible to tell us what the effect will
be? This page says mechanical room additions. Reverse page says medical/rehab additions.
3. As long as our taxes will not be affected. (Evans, 375 O'Day Lane)
SITE DESCRIPTION
Site size: 144 acres
Existing land use:
REFERENCE INFORMATION
Ramsey County Correctional Facility and County farm land
SURROUNDING LAND USES
Ramsey County property surrounds the correctional facility. There are single dwellings east of
Century Avenue in Woodbury.
PAST ACTION
On December 9, 1991, the City Council issued a CUP for two additions to the facility. This
expansion added 50 beds and a fenced courtyard. The City Council required review of the CUP
again one year after the occupancy of the additions is approved.
On May 10, 1993, the City Council reviewed the CUP. The Council directed staff to send a letter
to the Chief Justice of the Ramsey County District Court and the eight Maplewood legislators
voicing support of the endeavors of the Ramsey County correctional authorities.
On June 22, 1993, the Community Design Review Board waived the screening requirement for
any new roof-top mechanical equipment at this facility. The Board required that the County paint
the equipment to match the color of the building flashing.
PLANNING
Land Use Plan designation: G (government facility)
Zoning: F (farm residential)
Ordinance requirements
Section 36-437(1) requires a CUP for public building.
Section 36-448Co) requires an amended CUP to enlarge or structurally alter a building for which
a CUP has been granted.
Section 36-442(a) requires that the City Council make nine findings to grant a CUP. Refer to the
resolution on page 19.
Section 36-27(b)(3) requires that roof-top equipment be screened from streets and neighboring
properties. The Community Design Review Board may waive the screening requirement for
mechanical equipment if they determine that screening would not improve the building
appearance or protect property values. If the Board waives this requirement, they shall require
that the mechanical equipment be painted to match the building.
Section 25-70 of the City Code requires that the CDRB make the following findings to approve
plans:
That the design and location of the proposed development and its relationship to
neighboring, existing or proposed developments and traffic is such that it will not impair the
desirability of investment or occupation in the neighborhood; that it will not unreasonably
interfere with the use and enjoyment of neighboring, existing or proposed developments;
and that it will not create traffic hazards or congestion.
That the design and location of the proposed development is in keeping with the character of
the surrounding neighborhood and is not detrimental to the harmonious, orderly and
attractive development contemplated by this article and the City's comprehensive municipal
plan.
That the design and location of the proposed development would provide a desirable
environment for its occupants, as well as for its neighbors, and that it is aesthetical of good
composition, materials, textures and colors.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Property Line/Zoning Map
3. Site Plan
4. Written statement dated I~cernber 28, 1994
5. Building Relocation Sketch from Borg Nielsen
6. Letter from Lincoln and Mich¢le Starkey dated January 18, 1995
7. Council minutes dated De¢~aber 9, 1991
8. Letter from Steve Dornbach dated February 15, 1995
9. Resolution
10. Plans date-stamped January 4, 1995 (separate attachment)
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RAMSEY COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Attachment 3
SITE~3 PLAN
RAMSEY COUNTY
Community Correctional Facility
Attachment 4
Wold Architects and Enaineers
December 28, 1994
The pro~ec~ being submitted for review is an addition to the existing Ramsey County Community
Correctional Facility. The Intended uae of the property will n(X be changed f~om that existi~.
The addition Is essential for the Correctional Facility to me~ ~ program needs. A new medical ward and
expanded rehabilitation program ~ace will be accommodated in the addition.
Because ol the relative size o~ th~ propoaed pro, ct in relation to the existing facility, the acldl~ion will have
a very minimal effect on the surrounding area, environment and traffic on surrounding streets.
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jlhe use would cause minimal adverse environmenta,I
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
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Attachment 7
All constr~lction shall follow the site plan, date-stamped November 4, 1991. lheCtty
Council may approve major changes, after a public hearing and recommendation from the
Community Desiqn Review Board. lhe Director of Communit~F Development may approve
minor changes.
lhe County shall inform tile City of the following:
a. If the percentage of felons increases above 29% of the inmates or if the
percentage of gross misdemeanors increases above 33% of the inmates.
b. Any applications for a license for the facility that increases the maximum
number of inmates above 293.
c. If the daily population exceeds the County's license for more than 21
(twenty-one) consecutive days
If condition 2a or 2c'occurs, the City Council may reconsider the Conditional Use
Permit. lhe City must ~pprove any increase in the facility inmate population
license prior to it becoming effective.
lhe City Council shall review this p~rmtt one year from the date occupancy of the
addition is approved.
~z/~)The County Corrections Department shall (rile an annual report with the City Nana~er
breaking down the average annual population (i.e., misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor,
felony) in tile annual average population.
5. At the presunt time the Farm operation is not posing a threat to the health, safety
or welfar.e of the surrounding land uses, but shall be considered in future hearings
on thi~ matter if it changes.
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Attachment 8
Correctional Fad
Arthur J. Cavara, Supe:in;e:.~,
Stephen J. Dornbach,.:~$t :L: ~:i, ,
~97 South Century Aven
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Tel: 612-298-5408
Fax: 51Z-Z~-b4:~Z
February 15, 1995
Tom Ekstrand
City of Maplewood Planning
1810 E. Co. Rd. B
Maplewood, Mn. 55109
Dear Mr. Ekstrand:
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Attachment 9
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Community Corrections Department applied for a
conditional use permit to add onto the Ramsey County Correctional Facility.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 297 South Century Avefiue. The legal description is:
EX PART SWLY OF NEW AFTON ROAD; N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 & EX CRESTVIEW; PART
NE OF AFTON RD OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 & SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 & NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4
(SUBJ TO RDS & PIPE LINE ESMT) IN SEC 12 TN 28 RN 22.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
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On February 21, 1995, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council
this permit.
The City Council held a public hearing on ,1995. City staff
published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as
required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and
present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations
of the City staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve thc above-
described conditional use permit, because:
1. The use would be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated to be in
conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan and Code of Ordinances.
2. The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
The usc would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of
operation that would be dangerous, haTardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a
nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust,
odor, fumes, water or air pollution, drainage, water mn-off, vibration, general
unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not
create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
The use would be served by adequate public facilities and services, including streets,
police and fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewer systems, schools and
parks.
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- 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services.
The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and
scenic features into the development design.
The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. All construction shall follow the site plan approved by the City. The Director of
Community Development may approve minor changes.
2. The County shall inform the City of the following:
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If the percentage of felons increases above 29% of the inmates or if the percentage
of gross misdemeanors increases above 33% of the inmates.
b. Of any applications for a license for the facility that increase the maximum
number of inmates above 293.
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If the daily population exceeds the County's license for more than 21 (twenty-one)
consecutive days.
If condition 2.a. or 2.c. occurs, the City Council may reconsider the conditional use
permit. The City must approve any increase in the facility inmate population license
before it becomes effective.
3. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
The County Corrections Department shall file an annual report with the City Manager
breaking down the average annual population (i.e., misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor,
felony) in the annual average population.
At the present time the farm operation is not posing a threat to the health, safety or
welfare of the surrounding land uses, but shall be considered in future hearings on this
matter if it changes.
The proposed construction must be substantially started within one year of Council
approval or the permit shall become null and void. The Council may extend this
deadline for one year.
The Maplew6od City Council approved this resolution on
,1995.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
LOCATION:
DATE:
City Manager
Ken Roberts, Associate Planner
Code Variation and Lot Division
1616 Currie Street
February 14, 1995
INTRODUCTION
Request
Shannon Nienast is requesting that the City Council allow him to divide the property at 1616
Currie Street into two lots. (See the maps on pages 9-11.) He owns the property and is having
the house built on the property. The first (east) lot would have 21,780 gross square feet with the
house at 1616 Currie Street. The second (west) lot would be the area west of Currie Street
extended and would have 17,160 gross square feet. Mr. Nienast intends to sell the vacant lot
and keep the other lot with thc house.
To approve the lot division, the City must approve a code variation. The variation is to allow lots
that would not have enough frontage on a public street. Section 30-8(f)(1)(a) of the City Code
requires all interior lots to have at least 60 feet of frontage on a publicly dedicated and
maintained street. Each of the proposed lots would have 30 feet of frontage on Currie Street.
Reason for the Requests
Mr. Nienast wants to divide thc property so he may sell the proposed vacant lot and keep the
house and the east lot. He is just finishing the house.
BACKGROUND
On August 28, 1989, the City Council approved revisions to the Woods and Ponds preliminary
plat. A condition of this approval was the developer giving the City an easement for the
temporary cul-de-sac at the south end of Currie Street. The City required the developer of the
Woods and Ponds plat to design the street this way a person could possibly extend it to the south.
On June 15, 1990, the City approved a lot split for the property at 1600 McKnight Road. This lot
split created the lot with the house at 1616 Currie Street.
OPTIONS (from least to most desirable from the City's perspective)
Approve the lot split as requested by Mr. Nienast. Condition the split on the property
owner dedicating a street and utility easement for the extension of Carrie Street to the'
south property line.
Approve the lot split as requested by Mr. Nienast. Condition the split on the property
owner dedicating and improving with utilities and pavement Cun'ie Street to the south
property line.
3. Table the lot split until the City approves a preliminary and final plat for the area.
This option would delay a lot split until the City has approved a final plat. An advantage
for the City with this option is that a preliminary plat for the area should include the
property to the south of this site in the design. The City could then approve a lot split based
on the preliminary plat design and having all the public improvements built or covered by a
developer's agreement.
Option 3 would be more expensive for Mr. Neinast. He would have to have the property
surveyed and prepare grading and utility plans. Mr. Nienast does not want to do a
preliminary plat.
4. Deny the split.
This option means that the property owner would have to wait to divide this property until
Currie Street is extended with pavement and utilities. This is the safest option for the City,
but the least desirable for Mr. Nienast.
DISCUSSION
Access to the Property to the South
There is property south of Mr. Nienast's property that the owners may want to develop. This is
the rear of lots fronting on McKnight Road, including those at 1580, 1560 and the undeveloped
parcel south and east of 1540 McKnight Road.
The owners of the property south of Mr. Nienast may want to have access to their property from
Mr. Nienast's site. Section 30-15(b) of the City Code requires that the City not approve a lot
split unless it would not adversely impact the subject property or surrounding properties. The
City Attorney has advised me that the City has a duty to provide access to the property to the
south. This requirement should be a condition of a lot split or plat. The Attorney stated in a
similar case that denying access to the property may render that property unusable which could
expose the City to a takings claim.
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City Staff prepared a concept plan for a road to the south of Currie Street through Nienast's
property to McKnight Road. (See the concept plan on page 12.) If the City approves the lot split,
Maplewood should require that Mr. Nienast provide a street and utility easement to the south
property line as a condition of the division.
Future Street
Mr. Nienast is requesting a lot split based on a road location that the City has not yet approved.
The lot split would limit the options for the street design. City Staff did a concept plan for a
location for a future street on page 12. This street would provide access to the rear parts of the
properties to the south. While we have not done any engineering studies, this road design seems
like the most logical design. Mr. Neinast also may decide to change the width of the west lot.
The proposed split would not effect these changes. If approved, the property owner should pay
for all the construction costs of extending Currie Street to the south.
Building Inspection
Mr. Nienast is now having a contractor build the house at 1616 Currie Street. Maplewood has not
made a final inspection of the work. This should be done before Mr. Nienast occupies or sells the
house. The building inspector says that the work is almost complete.
Additional Homes
If the City approves the lot split, the City should require the owner to build Currie Street with
public utilities and a temporary cul-de-sac is built to his south property line. This would insure
that no one builds another house on this site until there is an improved public street and utilities
to serve the lots.
If the City allows another house on this property without improving Currie Street, it would be
difficult to deny similar requests for the properties to the south of this site. The City has had
trouble with multiple homes on a common driveway (Libby-Valiukas case). Since the City has
not approved a future street location or grading plan, it could be difficult to know where to place
another house so it would not adversely affect a future plat and street designs.
Conclusion
Allowing the proposed lot division without an improved public street could cause problems for
the City and the owners to the south. A difficulty with this reques~ will be who pays for the
extension of Currie Street when it is built. There is not an undue hardship unique to this property
and the property owner has a reasonable use of the property with one house. The proposal would
change the character of the area since it would allow two houses that would not have at least 60
feet of frontage on an improved public street. Finally, the code variation would not be in keeping
with the spirit and intent of the City Code.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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If the
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Deny the proposed code variation and lot division for the property at 1616 Currie Street.
The City should deny these requests because:
1. There is not an undue hardship unique to this property.
2. The property owner has a reasonable use of the properly with one house.
3. The problems with site are not unique to the property.
4. The proposal would change the character of the area since it would allow two houses
that would not have at least 60 feet of frontage on an improved public street.
5. The code variation would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City
Code.
City wants to approve this request, the Council should do the following:
Adopt the resolution on page 18. This resolution allows the division of 1616 Currie Street
into two lots, both of which would not have 60 feet of frontage on an improved public
street. This resolution requires that the property owner complete the following conditions
before the City will sign the new deeds for the lot division:
The legal description for the lot division shall follow the site plan shown on page 11
of the February 14, 1995 staff report. The Director of Community Development may
approve minor changes.
Record with the County a permanent 60-foot-wide street and utility easement to
Maplewood for an extension of Currie Street. The alignment shall be as shown on the
site plan on page 11 of the February 14, 1995 staff report. The easement shall have a
30-foot setback from the existing house. The Director of Community Development
may approve minor alignment changes.
Dedicating and improving to City standards (including utilities, curb and gutter and
pavement) Currie Street to the south property line. This shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer.
Install a sign at the end of Currie Street and the driveway that states the address of
the house. The owner shall keep this sign in place until the contractor finishes the
extension of Currie Street.
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The Building Inspector must approve a final inspection for the house at 1616 Currie
Street.
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Approve the lot division shown on page 11 of the staff report. Before the City stamps the
deeds, a owner or developer shall complete the above conditions and the following
conditions:
Deeding to Maplewood a 60-foot-wide permanent public street and utility easement.
This shall be for the extension of Currie Street to the south property line. City Staff
shall approve the deed language before the owner records it.
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Deed to Maplewood a 100-foot-diameter easement for a temporary cul-de-sac near
the south property line. City staff shall approve the deed language before the owner
records it.
3. Recording all the new deeds within one year.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
We asked the nearby property owners for the opinion of these requests. We sent surveys to the
property owners within 350 feet of the site. Out of 29 properties_, we received 12 replies. Two
were for the request, nine were against, and one had no commdnt."
Those for the requests had the following comments:
The City will get more tax money when house is built on the new lot. Also, the City gets
another $9,000 for cash connection fee like I paid. Also, someday it will be two lots
anyway when the road goes through. (Nienast-1266 Beaverdale Road, applicant)
2. One house on each side of the street would be appropriate. (lson - 1628 McKnight Road)
Those against thc requests had the following comments:
l. Do not want the cul-de-sac extended. (Jerome - 1637 Currie Street)
2. Room for one house. (Kelly - 1643 Currie Street)
The street should be improved and/or cul-de-sac moved. If an extension of moving of cul-
de-sac of Currie Street is not done at this time and is not done within a reasonable amount
of time and dirt or gravel road is access to these divided lots, then I would object to the
division and also wonder why a permit was issued to begin with. (Vogl - 1655 Currie
Street)
It should stay the same - do not change lot sizes. We do not want to be charged for
assessments. (Jensen - 1560 McKnight Road)
I object to this proposal if the minimum backyard setback would not be met on the
proposed second lot. (Arcand - 1600 McKnight Road)
We object to further lot splitting and street expansion for residential construction will
contribute to more destruction of the environment, ie, animal and bird migration, forests
watersheds etc. This is not in keeping with the objectives of the DNR or the interests of the
long-time residents in the community. The owner should develop the property as it exists
now. (Simon - 1579 Myrtle Street)
Also see the letters on pages 13-17 for additional comments.
REFERENCE
SURROUNDING LAND USES
Northerly:
Westerly:
Southerly:
Easterly:
Houses on Currie Street
Houses on MeKnlght Road
Rear yards of houses on McKnight Road
Houses on Myrtle Street
SURVEY OF OTHER CITIES
In 1992, the City staff surveyed twenty suburban cities to see if they allow homes that from only
on private driveways. Only four allow such lots. These four cities require City Council approval
for such a request.
PAST ACTIONS ON SIMILAR REQUESTS
On April 20, 1978, the City Council approved a request for Lorrie Heinzen to construct a house
at 2554 Idaho Avenue. Ms. Heinzen's lot did not front on a paved street. The Council approved
the request, subject to the owner paving a driveway to the existing street.
On May 18, 1978, the City Council approved a request of James Sobota to construct a storage
building east of 2054 English Street. This building is on property that does not front on a paved
street. This approval was subject to two conditions---the City Engineer approving the driveway
design and the applicant recording a maintenance agreement for the driveway.
On May 1, 1980, the City Council approved a request from Keith Libby to build three homes on
a land-locked parcel. The site is on Century Avenue, south of 1-494. Access to this parcel is only
available via a 30-foot driveway easement from Century Avenue. This approval was subject to
Mr. Libby installing a paved driveway on the existing easement to the City Engineer's
specifications. The City also required the applicant to sign an agreement to maintain the drive to
City standards, including snow plowing.
On July 13, 1992, the City Council approved three requests for Radmila Popov for the Piletich
property at 860 Burke Court. Burke Court is a private driveway. These requests allowed
Ms. Popov to divide the property at 860 Burke Court into three lots. This approval also allows a
total of five lots that do not front on an improved public street.
On November 23, 1992, the City Council approved a construction agreement and street vacations
for Marlow Priebe. This agreement allowed the property owner to build two houses on a private
driveway. The property is south of the Eldridge Avenue right-of-way and west of Birmingham
Street. These two houses are on lots that do not front on an improved public street.
On July 26, 1993, the City Council approved a construction agreement and an increased front
setback for Rodney and Susan Korf. These approvals were so the Korfs could build a house on
an existing 7.5-acre tract of land east of Sterling Street that did not front on a public street.
On October 11, 1993, the City Council approved a construction agreement for Steve Lukin. This
approval was so Mr. Lukin could build a house on property that is north of County Road C and
east of Kennard Street. The property does not front on an improved public street.
On May 23, 1994, the City Council approved a driveway agreement and lot division for Gilbert
Regnier. These approvals were so Mr. Regnier could divide the property at 2830 Keller Parkway
(2870 Arcade Street) into two lots. The lot with the existing house would not front on an
improved public street.
UTILITIES
There is sanitary sewer and water in Currie Street.
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Attachments:
1. Location Map
2. Property Line / Zoning Map
3. Site Plan
4. City Staff Concept Plan
5. Letter from Ehlert - 1623 Currie Street
6. Letter fi.om Belland+Petersen - 1624 Currie Street
7. Letter from Horwath
8. Letter from Sam Cave
9. Resolution
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CITY STAFF CONCEPT PLAN
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KENNETH ROBERTS
CITY OF MAPLEWOOD
1850 EAST COUNTY ROAD B
MAPLEWOOD, MN. 5510~
Mr. Roberts,
Attachment 5
December 20, 1994
I am writing to explain why I am against the proposed lot split of
l&l& Currie Street. It is my opinion, and that shared by others in
the neighborhood, that this proposed split should be tabled until
further development in the area takes place.
Having lived here for over two years, my family has grown
accustomed to the benefits of the cul-de-sac. Where we know that
it is only a matter of time before development takes away the
safety of the current situation, it is necessary for proper
planning and consideration of future development to take place
prior to changes being made.
Nhen we purchased our lot from Mr. Cave~ we were informed that the
cul-de-sac was temporary and would be removed at developers expense
at a time in the future when the road was extended to accommodate
more houses. This understanding is similar to my neighbors.
Allowing this variance to be granted would be in my understanding
the extension of Currie Street. When the building plans were
approved by the city, it was not granted to Mr. Nienast that he
would automatically be allowed to split his property. As a matter
of fact, at no time was I informed of the variance being granted to
allow for the current dwelling to be built without the necessary
frontage.
I would like to point out that I am paying full taxes for a site on
an improved street with curb and gutter. This clearly is not the
current case.
I request that this issue be delayed until further
notice. At a time when changes allow for the road to continue, I
have no problem with the proposed lot split. The recent sale of
1580 McKnight Road and the listing of the large 2.5 acre lot
adjacent to 1540 McKnight Road should lead to development later
this summer.
In the meantime, the approval of this variance by the city council
would have a negative impact on the value of my residence. My.
family is currently investigating the possibility of selling our
property~ and it is important for this issue to be handled in such
a manner as not to limit the ease of our selling our residence.
Extending the road past the end of a "temporary" cul-de-sac would
not only not make sense, it would violate the premise under which
my lot was purchased.
I am very interested in the process by which this variance is
handled. I would like the opportunity to be involved when this
issue goes before the city council. The proper development of this
street is in everybody's best interest.
Thanks for your consideration,
Steven P. Ehlert
1~25 Currie Street
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Attachment 6
Attachment 7
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Attachment 8
F.~. ~en Robez~cs
Office of Conunity Develolment
C~ty of
Reqard~nq ~e applica~on ~o divide ~e lot a~ 1626 ~r~e.
Bu~ld~nq should ~ all~ed on 1616 ~rrie only ~f ~e stree~ and
o~er i~prove~en~s ~e extended to ~e Sou~ edqe of ~e pro~r~y.
I~ see~ ~a~ ~f ~e ~on Is granted ~ houses( if ~s
~t~t~on ~s ~anted ho~ could a
den~ed?) e~ll ~ built on land ~at has not pa~d for ~e
i~prov~ents ~at are usually re~red
buildable. ~at is, ~ey will ~ ~llt wl~out paying for sewer
main m~ension, water ~in e~ension,
If ho~es are build wi~out paying for ~e street e~ension, it is
likely ~hat ~e ne~ homeo~ers ~ill spree ~e cons~ction of ~e
street ~cause ~ey will have no ~nefit to gain and ~ill n~ ~ant ....
~o pay for ~e s~reet. ~ added incentive for ~e~
street e~ension after ~ey have built is ~at ~ey ~ill not ~ant
to give up ~e ~nefit of ~e o~n s~ce ~ey sill en~oy by having
an undeveloped s~eet for a yard.
If ~e lot is ~ilt on vinous e~endinq ~e s~eet, it also
increases ~he cost for prope~y o~ers south
e~end ~e s~reet to ~eir profiles. Xt ~akes it nearly
im~ssible for a private develo~r
s~Ject lot ~cause ~e private develo~r has no ~ay ~o charge ~e
~titioninq land ~er for building a s~reet in front of her lot.
~e ~ers at 1623 ~d 1624 ~rie are presently ~rdened by a
tem~rary cul D Sac ~at is to ~ removed when ~e street and
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related i~prove~en~s are e~ended ~o ~e Sou~.
D Sac ~cupies a large pa~ of ~e front yaras of ~ese ~o homes.
If ~he city grants ~he petition without requiring the public
improvements~ it is in effect requiring two proper~y o~ners to
subsidize t.heir new neighbor by continuing ~o provide their front
la,ns to enable their new neighbor access to her proper~y.
This site should await development until the o~ner-is Milling to
build a street extension or work with his neighbors to the south to
plat end develop enough lend ~o Justify such a street extension.
tehen Hr. Cave developed the ~oods and ponds plat, he offered to
extend the s~reet onto this parcel but his offer was refused.
If the property is now allo~ed to develop without standing the
expense of public improvements, the City is sending a ~essage that
it is more profitable to refuse to cooperate with neighbors who
~ant to develop ~heir lend then to cooperate.
An additional advantage to requiring cooperation between neighbors
in this case is that the lend miqht better be developed as 80 foot
lots instead of 132 foot lof~ that now exist. This would also
require oooperation between property o~ner~.
Since~l¥ ¥our~ ~
file currie
Attachment 9
CODE VARIATION/DRIVEWAY AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Shannon Nienast is asking that the City approve a Code variation to divide
1616 Currie Street into two lots;
WHEREAS, the legal description of the property is:
The East 295 feet of the North 132 feet of the south 659.03 feet of the west 1/2 of NW 1/4
of NW 1/4 of Section 24, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota
WHEREAS, Section 30-8(0(1) of the City Code requires all interior lots to have at least 60
feet offi.ontage on a publicly dedicated and maintained street.
WHEREAS, the proposed lots would only have 30 feet of frontage on a publicly-maintained
street.
WHEREAS, the history of this request is as follows:
1. The Planning Commission discussed this request on February 21, 1995. They recommended
that the City Council the request.
2. The City Council discussed this request on ,1995. The Council gave
everyone at the meeting a chance to speak and present written statements. The Council also
considered reports and recommendations fi.om the City staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council allow the lot division for the
existing house on the above-described property with the following conditions:
The legal description for the lot division shall follow the site plan shown on page 11 of the
February 14, 1995 staff report. The Director of Community Development may approve
minor changes.
Record with the County a permanent 60-foot-wide street and utility easement to
Maplewood for an extension of Currie Street. The alignment shall be as shown on the site
plan on page 11 of the February 14, 1995 staff report. The easement shall have a 30-foot
setback fi.om the existing house. The Director of Community Development may approve
minor alignment changes.
Dedicating and improving to City standards (including utilities, curb and gutter and
pavement) Currie Street to the south property line. This shall be subject to the approval of
the City Engineer.
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4. Install a sign at the end of Currie Street and the driveway that states the address of the
house. The owner shall keep this sign in place until the contractor finishes the extension of
Currie Street.
5. The Building Inspector must approve a final inspection for the house at 1616 Currie Street.
6. Deed to Maplewood a 100-foot-diameter easement for a temporary cul-de-sac near the
south property line. City staff shall approve the deed language before the owner records it.
7. Recording all the new deeds within one year.
The Maplewood City Council adopted this resolution on
,1995.