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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/02/2000MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, October 2, 2000, 7:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 1830 County Road B East 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Agenda Approval of Minutes a. September 18, 2000 5. Unfinished Business New Business a. Emma's Place Conditional Use Permit (NW Corner of County Road B and Van Dyke Street) 7. Visitor Presentations Commission Presentations a. September 25 Council Meeting: Mr. Rossbach b. October 9 Council Meeting: Mr. Thompson c. October 23 Council Meeting: Mr. Ledvina 9. Staff Presentations 10. Adjournment WELCOME TO THIS MEETING Or= 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: o The chairperson of the meeting will announce the item to be reviewed and ask for the staff report on the subject. Staff presents their report on the matter. The Commission will then ask City staff questions about the proposal. The chairperson will then ask the audience if there is anyone present who wishes to comment on the proposal. 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. jw/pc~pcagd Revised: 01/95 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD B EAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER '18, 2000 II. III. IV. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Fischer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Commissioner Lorraine Fischer Commissioner Jack Frost Commissioner Matt Ledvina Commissioner Paul Mueller Commissioner Gary Pearson Commissioner William Rossbach Commissioner Milo Thompson Commissioner Dale Trippler Staff Present: Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Ken Roberts, Associate Planner Chris Cavett, Assistant City Engineer Recording Secretary: Lori Hansen Ken introduced Lori Hansen as the new recording secretary. She will be taking the meeting notes at all of the Planning Commission and Community Design Review Board Meetings, and preparing the minutes. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Pearson moved approval of the agenda, as submitted. Commissioner Thompson seconded. ' Ayes -All The motion passed. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 7, 2000, corrections to minutes: Chairperson Fisher requested "Ayes" be detailed if not all (page 6). Page 12, last paragraph, was should be changed to were. Commissioner Rossbach noted page 4, last paragraph, demise should be changed to diminish. Ken Roberts noted the date header should read 9-7-00 not 7-9-00. Page 10, second line, should read "stated". Page 11, last line second paragraph, cognizant should replace cognition. Item F, page 11, Mr. Rossbach will be attending the meeting on the 25th. Page 12, item A, 5th line, universally should be removed, and or changed to of. Third item, under A, add: according to callers. Item C, item 9, page 12, add: to a finalist. Commission Trippler moved approval of the minutes of September 7, 2000 as amended. Commissioner Pearson seconded the motion. Ayes - 6 (Frost, Ledvina, Pearson, Rossbach, Thompson, Trippler) The motion passed. Abstention -2 (Fischer, Mueller) Planning Commission Minutes of 09-18-00 (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) -4- All retaining walls on the plans. Any retaining walls taller than 4 feet require a building permit from the city and shall be designed by a structural engineer, The developer shall install a protective rail on top of any retaining wall that is taller than four feet. Sedimentation basins or ponds as may be required by the watershed board or by the city engineer. No grading beyond the plat boundary without temporary grading easements from the affected property owner(s). Revise the westerly most sanitary sewer alignment to improve the connection and flow angle of the sanitary sewer line entering the city's existing sanitary sewer manhole. The city engineer must approve the sanitary sewer connection realignment. Have the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) review and approve the proposed utility plans. Specifically, the former submittal required 4-inch mains to service the buildings with blow-offs at the ends. All fire hydrants shall be next to County Road D. o o c. The street, driveway and utility plans shall show: (1) All the parking areas and driveways with continuous concrete curb and gutter. (2) The coordination of the water main alignments and sizing with the standards and requirements of the Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS). Fire flow requirements and hydrant locations shall be verified with the Maplewood Fire Department. (3) All utility excavations located within the proposed right-of-ways or within easements. The developer shall acquire easements for all utilities that would be outside the project area. Pay the costs related to the engineering department's review of the construction plans. Sign a developer's agreement with the city that guarantees that the developer or contractor will: a. Complete all grading for overall site drainage, complete all public improvements and meet all city requirements. b. * Place temporary orange safety fencing and signs at the grading limits. c. Provide for the repair of County Road D (street and boulevard) after the developer connects to the public utilities and builds the driveways. Change the plat as follows: a. Add drainage and utility easements as required by the city engineer. b. Show drainage and utility easements along all the site perimeter property lines on the final plat. These easements shall be ten feet wide along the front and rear property lines and five feet wide along the side property lines. Secure and provide all required easements for the development including any off-site drainage and utility easements. Planning Commission Minutes of 09-18-00 -5- o The developer shall complete all grading for public improvements and overall site drainage. The city engineer shall include in the developer's agreement any grading that the developer or contractor has not completed before final plat approval. Submit the homeowner's association bylaws and rules to the Director of Community Development. These are to assure that there will be one responsible party for the maintenance of the private utilities, driveways and structure. Record the following with the final plat: a. All homeowner's association documents. A covenant or deed restriction that prohibits any further subdivision or splitting of the lots or parcels in the plat that would create additional building sites unless approved by the city council. The applicant shall submit the language for these dedications and restrictions to the city for approval before recording. 10. Obtain a permit from the Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District for grading. 11. If the developer decides to final plat part of the preliminary plat, the director of community development may waive any conditions that do not apply to the final plat. *The developer must complete these conditions before the city issues a grading permit or approves the final plat. In addition, the City Council should be made aware of the planning commissions desire to intergrade the trail system in this area of the city and if they were to deem it appropriate, that there be a designation made for this development for future trail connection. Commissioner Pearson seconded. Motion carries. Ayes-All VI. NEW BUSINESS No new business. VII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS No visitors were present. VIII. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS September 11th Council Meeting: They had the second reading of the revised curbing ordinance to allow "not necessarily continuous" concrete curbing around parking lots. Therefore, sections can be dropped or lowered to allow drainage into drainage swills off of parking lots instead of just in the catch basins. September 15th Council Meeting: The city budget for next year was the major agenda item at that meeting. By state law, by September 15th, the council had to act on any levy increase if there were going to. If not, they would have to revert back to 1999 levels. Mr. Collins was not in attendance at the September 11th meeting. Several items ended up with 2/2 votes. A special meeting was called that met on Friday, September 15th. Mayor Cardinal was out of town, but participated by internet/video hookup. Planning Commission Minutes of 09-18-00 -6- The council approved a 12% levy increase taking out a couple items from the capitol improvement budget. A referendum will be held on dispatching. The citizens of Maplewood will get to vote on whether they want to actually pay for it. IX. Xo September 25th Council Meeting: Commissioner Rossbach will be attending. The main concern for the Planning Commission at this meeting is for the council to have a first discussion on the residential parking issue. In" Maplewood in Motion", Melinda Coleman solicited comments from residents looking for input on the proposed ordinance, and their concerns on the current situation. Seventy to eighty contacts were made. The majority were in support of the ordinance. Commissioner Trippler expressed the need to determine whether the City Council was strongly in favor of doing something about parking, and his desire to bring the Chief of Police to the meeting to find out if they will enforce the ordinance. Commissioner Thompson stated this comments supports the need for more adequate staffing in the police department. The need to "get our ducks in order" with the community development director, and to approach the ordinance cautiously was stressed. All agreed the full issue needs to be addressed, but possibly implemented in stages. October 9th City Council Meeting: Birch Glen Apartments and Pineview Estates will be on the agenda. Commissioner Thompson will be attending. (Mr. Mueller will switch meeting dates with Mr. Thompson) The City Tour: Everyone seemed quite pleased with the results. Next time possibly a speaker from each neighborhood would be beneficial. Also, inviting a member from the Historical Society could prove informative to the attendees. G. Cellular Tower: A delay has been agreed to, and will be on the next meeting agenda. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:02 p.m. TO: FROM: SUBJECT: LOCATION: DATE: MEMORANDUM City Manager Thomas Ekstrand, Associate Planner Conditional Use Permit and Design Review - Emma's Place Northwest Corner of County Road B and Van Dyke Street September 20, 2000 INTRODUCTION Project Description Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke is proposing to build a 13-unit townhome development at the northwest corner of County Road B and Van Dyke Street. Refer to the maps on pages 9-11. This development, called Emma's Place, would be for Iow-income families with children. It would provide common space for after school activities and support services for the families who reside there. There also would be on-site management staff. There would be a six- and a seven-unit townhouse building. There also would be two seven-stall garages and a commons building. The site would have 18 open parking spaces. The buildings would have exteriors of horizontal-lap siding made from a "cementitious" material and vinyl siding. Requests The applicant is requesting that the city council approve: A conditional use permit (CUP) for that part of the development that would be on property zoned BC (business commercial). The code allows multi-dwellings on BC-zoned land by CUP. (The easterly portion of the site is zoned R3 [multiple dwelling residential]. The westerly portion is zoned BC.) Refer to the property line/zoning map on page 10 and the applicant's letter on pages 17-18. 2. Building, site and landscape plans. Land Use Plan Provision The land use definitions in the land use plan state that "most of the land use plan categories coordinate with the city's zoning categories. The uses permitted in these land use categories are the same as those in the corresponding zoning district." Because the BC use provisions in the zoning code allow multi dwellings by CUP in a BC district, the city attorney has determined that the applicant is not required to request a land use plan change to R3M for the BC portion of this site. DISCUSSION Conditional Use Permit The comments we received from the neighbors of this site were concerns about compatibility with the adjacent single-family neighborhood, the potential for nuisances, traffic increase, effect on property values, loss of open space and concerns relative to the management of this complex. Compatibility Staff does not find a problem with compatibility in terms of land use. Townhomes are often built next to single dwellings. A recent example is with the New Century Addition in south Maplewood. The developer, Robert Engstrom, is presently developing this neighborhood with a mix of single dwellings and townhomes. We have many other examples in Maplewood where this is the case as well. Nuisances Some neighbors were concerned about unsupervised children hanging around. This is a potential concern with children from any development. Monitoring this depends on parental and management supervision. The applicant is planning after-school activities in the commons building which should give the resident children opportunities to keep busy. Traffic Traffic-generation data from the Institute of Traffic Engineers indicates that residential units like townhomes generate an average of five vehicle tdps per day--the applicant's data predicts four. In either case, with 13 townhouse units proposed, there would not be a large impact on the number of cars added to this neighborhood. Property Values The Ramsey County Assessor's Office has told us that multiple dwellings adjacent to single dwellings are not a cause for a negative effect on property values. If propedy maintained and kept up, this development should not be detrimental to the neighborhood. The required annual reviews of the conditional use permit process is a built-in safeguard to ensure that the city council will regularly review this development. As stated above, it is common that residential developers mix single dwellings and townhomes in their projects which is an indication of compatibility. Loss of Open Space Preserving this property as open space is not feasible. In 1992, Maplewood citizens voted to approve a $5 million referendum to purchase land throughout the city to hold as open space. This property was not one of the target sites the city council and open space committee considered to save for open space. Mana(~ement The applicant will have on-site staff dudng business hours as well as the after-school programs and tutoring available for their residents. Other Concerns · There are too many similar facilities in this area already. · Would this property go off of the tax rolls? · Would this lead to a similar development or an expansion of this one to the north? Proximity to similar facilities: One neighbor stated that there is already the methadone clinic on White Bear Avenue, the Ramsey County Family Service Center by Alddch Arena, a battered woman's shelter within a half mile, a troubled boys home within 1/4 mile and housing projects by Phalen Lake. They feel that there "may be too many havens for people with problems so close together.' Staff does not agree that the proximity of these mentioned facilities are close enough to create a "loading up" of such facilities in this area. Taxable: According to the applicant, the property will not go off of the tax rolls. Rental property is taxable. Expansion to the north: This property is planned for R-3 and BC. The city recently acquired this property which was tax forfeit. We are planning medium density residential for this property. Building Design, Site Layout and Landscaping Building Design The applicant has revised the various building designs since the initial submittal and has improved their aesthetics making them more attractive. They enhanced their first designs to add bay windows on the dwelling units with roof canopies. The commons building is now designed with interesting roof lines and architectural detailing. The applicant has taken the utility meters from the street elevations and moved them to the side of the buildings. These would be screened as well. Site Concerns Northerly Driveway The northerly ddveway has been realigned to aim into a vacant side yard. It was aligned toward the house across the street. Staff supports this new location. Sidewalk and Crosswalk The applicant should construct a sidewalk from the edge of the southerly ddveway to County Road B. This sidewalk should then extend from that point to the westerly edge of the site along the County Road B frontage. This would facilitate pedestrian traffic to the Oasis Market and White Bear Avenue. The applicant should also stdpe a crosswalk from the site across County Road B to aid foot traffic to the community center. The applicant stated that they would provide this sidewalk. Landscaping The landscape plan should be further developed to increase the amount of plantings along the Van Dyke Street and County Road B frontages. Staff recommends substantial evergreen plantings along Van Dyke Street to soften the view of the site from the single dwelling homes across the street. The County Road B side should also be treated with a generous amount of trees and perhaps foundation plantings for appropriate curb appeal. The applicant stated that they would provide these additional plantings. Watershed District Permit Required The Ramsey/Washington Metro Watershed Distdct has stated that this development will require a permit from their office. The applicant must contact Karl Hammers of the watershed district at (651) 704-2089 to inquire about their plan review and permitting requirements. Fire Marshal's Comment Butch Gervais, the Maplewood Fire Marshal, stated that the fire department must have clear passage to the buildings. The final site plan should be reviewed by Mr. Gervais to ensure fire safety needs are met. COMMITTEE ACTIONS September 19, 2000: The community design review board recommended approval of the revised site, architectural and landscape plans the applicant displayed at the meeting. RECOMMENDATIONS Adopt the resolution on pages 23-24 approving a conditional use permit for a 13-unit townhouse development at the northwest comer of County Road B and Van Dyke Street. Approval is based on the findings required by the code and 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 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. 3. The city council shall review this permit in one year. 4. The property owner shall see that the site is well maintained and propedy managed. Approve the plans that the applicant presented to the community design review board on September 19, 2000 for the proposed Emma's PlaCe townhome development at the northwest comer of County Road B and Van Dyke Street. Approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this project. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall provide a grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plan to the city engineer for approval. The fire marshal shall also review the site plan to make sure that fire-safety access needs would be met. This plan shall be subject to the fire marshal's approval. 3. Complete the following before occupying the building: a. Install all required landscaping and an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas (code requirement). b. Construct a five-foot-wide concrete sidewalk from the southerly ddveway to County Road B and from Van Dyke street to the westerly lot line. c. Screen any roof-top mechanical equipment that would be visible from any neighborhood homes that may be placed on the commons building. 4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if' a. The city determines that the work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare. bo The city receives cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required work. The amount shall be 200 percent of the cost of the unfinished work. Any unfinished landscaping shall be completed by June 1 if the building is occupied in the fall or winter, or within six weeks of occupancy if the building is occupied in the spdng or summer. c. The city receives an agreement that will allow the city to complete any unfinished work. 5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may approve minor changes. 5 CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT I surveyed the 21 surrounding property owners within 350 feet of this site for their comments. the seven replies, two had no comment, four objected and one had a miscellaneous question/comment. Of Opposed I do not want this townhome project here because of too much traffic, more people, cars, depreciation of home value, loss of wildlife, seclusion and pdvacy. (Miller, 2172 Van Dyke Street) 2. We would have no problem with the proposed development or its location if not for the fact that in our area we already have a battered woman's shelter (% mile), a methadone clinic (1/4 mile), a troubled boys home (1/4 mile), and the housing projects by Phalen lake (3 miles). We think it may become counterproductive to place so many havens for people with problems so close together, and despite assurances, we have some concern over the ability of management to control or evict troublesome tenants. (Hardwick, 2182 Van Dyke Street) 3. Refer to the letter on pages 19-20 (Stout, 2215 Hazel Street) and the one on pages 21-22 (Bjork, 1849 County Road B). A summary of the concerns expressed in these letters are: · Disagreement that the plans address the neighbor's concerns. · Would the property go off of the tax rolls? · Will this project lead to an expansion or similar development to the north? · How would more kids in the area affect the community center?. · Effect of trespassing on neighboring property. · This development would hurt property values. · This development will put a burden on the local schools. · Save the trees. This plan would bulldoze them all. · Townhomes are not compatible with the Single dwellings in the area. · Kids hanging around, loitering, being noisy. · Preserve this space. There should be a better use of this property than this proposal. Miscellaneous Question / Comment Will this have any effect on the status of the zoning on White Bear Avenue? (Tait, G.A.C. Auto Body, 2210 White Bear Avenue) Letters of Support Refer to the letters noted as Attachment 10. REFERENCE INFORMATION SITE DESCRIPTION Site size (project area): 2.25 acres Existing land use: Undeveloped SURROUNDING LAND USES (surrounding the proposed facility) North: South: West: East: Undeveloped property planned and zoned for multiple dwellings and commercial County Road B and Maplewood City Hall, Parks Maintenance and Community Center Oasis Market and Finalube Van Dyke Street and single dwellings PLANNING Land Use Plan designation: R3-M (medium density residential) and BC Zoning: R3 and BC Land Use Plan Provision The land use plan provides that "most of the land use plan categories coordinate with the city's zoning categories. The uses permitted in these land use categories are the same as those in the corresponding zoning district." Ordinance Requirements Section 36-151(b)(1) allows multiple dwellings in a BC district by CUP. 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 esthetically of good composition, materials, textures and colors. Findings for CUP Approval Section 36-442 states that the city council must base approval of CUPs on the nine findings stipulated in the resolution on pages 23-24. Application Date We received the applicant's requests on August 8, 2000. State law requires that the city take action within 60 days of receiving complete applications for a proposal. The applicant, however, has requested an extension of this time limit beyond the October 8 deadline to fit their scheduling needs, provided this request is reviewed by the city council by November 13, 2000. p:secl 1\emma.2 Attachments: 1. Location Map 2. Property Line/Zoning Map 3. Site Plan 4. Building Elevation Reductions 5. Conditional Use Permit Justification 6. Letter from George and Karen Stout 7. Letter from Susanne Bjork 8. Conditional Use Permit Resolution 9. Site and Architectural Plans date-stamped August 8, 2000 (separate attachments) 10.Letters of support ~ I., I.~ O. I,~ I IIII1~ I I b I A~- && LOCATION~ MAP 1 ~ Attachment 2 ~ -~' ~.,~l,, .--~------,T-m LARK '- z) I~ ~'! ~ / . -- '~ ,~z--, I ~ I- I ~m~.~'~ .. ' . _ - ~ I ~ ' ~~~:~- -_-:-A~ I _ I~ ~ v_ _ i ;. ~BLEAgHERS ~-' :~q ~ I~ ~22~ ........... ' .... - ~'~Fi ~ALuB~'~[~;I~'E ~ ~2172~--~N ~ :!~"+~''~ J ', . .... .. , OASIS {ARKET~ ~{~{ 181~, J~.., I~o ~-~,~ ~ '" ~ J _ HOSTESS. OUTLETQ 1850 ~858 /. o$&~. . i MAPLEWOOD PARK'S  MAINTENANCE GARAGE C 7-0 CITY OF M/IPLEk'VOOD MAPLEWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER ~lmlmIlIIl~ ,s. s~ o.<.. /Z-C9 -7¢ Attachment 3 county road B SITE PLAN 11 Attachment 4 oj z ~ ztlJ 0 '~ 0 ~ r-o Z w W _z c~O ~ Z iii Z uJ z zr~' - b JO 13 Z Z W Z W I.IJ ~- Attachment 5 ATTACHMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION EMMA'S PLACE CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL Emma's Place is a proposed housing development with 13 townhomes (8 four- bedroom units and 5 three-bedroom units) for Iow-income families with children. Emma's Place will provide common space for after school activities and support services for the families who reside there. On site management staff will be provided. A portion of the property is R-3 (M) classification and another portion appears that it may be zoned BC. The intended use of the property is permitted in an R-3 district. The use is permitted in a BC district with a Conditional Use Permit. Because of what appears to be the split zoning of the property, the Applicant is willing to make application for a Conditional Use Permit. The Application meets all of the criteria for approval of a Conditional Use Permit. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CRITERIA (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. This standard is met. The project will be located, designed, maintained, constructed and operated in conformity with the Maplewood Plan and the Code. It is also located in conformity with the Plan because a Business Commercial distdct permits residential use and residential uses are intended to be the major land use within the City. The Comprehensive Plan sets out an objective to have residential uses as the major land use within the City. The Zoning Code implements that objective by permitting multi-family residential use in districts zoned BC. The Code allows the City to issue a Conditional Use Permit for residential uses in a BC category. (2) The use would not change the existing or planned character of the surrounding area. This standard is met. The project will not change the planned character of the surrounding area but rather be a buffer area between the single family residential to the east and business commercial to the west. To the north is multi-family and business commercial, and the property to the south has as its current use City offices, community center and open space. (3) The use would not depreciate the property values. This standard is met. A residential development of this vacant parcel would not depreciate property values. Durable quality exterior building surfaces and generous landscaping will provide a product quality equal to the residences nearby. 15 (4) The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, equipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, detrimental, disturbing or cause a nuisance to any person or property, because of excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water of air pollution, drainage water runoff, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. This standard is met. The residential use of the property does not generate any of the nuisances set forth. (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. This standard is met. A residential use would certainly generate less traffic than a commercial use. The development is planned to take into account normal residential traffic. Each unit with 1 car will generate on average 4 trips per 24 hours and each staff person 2 trips each. It is assumed that there will be one car per family. City records indicate the following traffic counts for the White Bear Avenue area: 1997 ADT (avera.qe daily traffic) White Bear Ave. south of City B 25,550 White Bear Ave. north of Cty. B 26,900 County Road B west of WB Ave. 5,550 County Road B east of WB Ave. 6,100 The increase in the traffic count will be negligible. (6) 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. This standard is met. All public services are presently available to the property. The intended use would not burden the public facilities and services. Streets: Two driveways are located off Van Dyke Street to minimize the number of entrances onto County Road B. Police and fire protection: The central police station is located across the street from the property and the nearest fire station is located on Frost at English Street about 1 mile away. ; Drainage structures: Storm sewer is located along County Road B and also along Van Dyke. Water and sewer systems: A 6" water main is located in Van Dyke Street and sanitary sewer is in both County Road B and Van Dyke. Schools: The property is in the Webster Elementary, John Glen ~iddle, and North High public schools service areas. According to school officials of District 622, the school system will serve all children within their district. Parks: Phalen-Keller Regional Park including Keller Golf Course and picnic area is located 1 mile west. City parks include: Sherwood Park about % mile straight west, Goodrich Golf Course 1/8 mile south and just beyond that Goodrich Park. Gateway Trail, an 18-mile trail for biking and hiking, starts in downtown St. Paul goes right past Maplewood City Hall and ends at Marine on the St Croix. The property is located across the street from City Hall. (7) The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. This standard is met. The use will not create additional costs for the City more than any development would. There are no higher costs associated with this multi-family residential use than any other multi-family residential use or commercial use. (8) The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. This standard is met. The property is flat, vacant land. The design will incorporate significant open space. It will improve the scenic features of the property by adding significant landscaping including trees and shrubs along County Road B and Van Dyke. (9) The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects. This standard is met. There will be no adverse environmental effects from this development. PUBLIC INPUT Input from neighbors was obtained in 3 different ways. 1. The seller sent a letter of introduction to all businesses in the block and on the west side of White Bear Avenue. Mr. Jim Uden of Emma Norton Residence then visited all of them and left literature explaining what is being proposed. Most were neutral; a number very supportive and only one opposed the development. 2. A neighbor and supporter of the project, who lives within a block of the property on County Road B, held an information meeting May 20th for the immediate residential neighbors. From that meeting several concerns were raised that we have addressed in the plans submitted to the Community Design Review Board: · No exterior lights shinning towards Van Dyke; · A sidewalk along County Road B; and · The project will have good quality siding that's durable like stucco, brick, cementboard or rock face block. 17 3. Notices were sent to neighbors within 350' and calls were made to personally invite Maplewood residents outside the 350' area and the Maplewood Planning staff to an open information meeting that was held at Arlington Heights Methodist Church in Maplewood on June 8th. Those who attended had many questions about the project but nothing that wasn't already addressed on the plans. There was a concern about children's activities after school. After school programs will be provided on site to residents to improve learning skills and provide organized activities for children after school. Attachment 6 August 11, 2000 George Stout Karen Stout 2215 Hazel St N MaplewoOd MN 55109-2716 l'og~ther We Can NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY - EMMA NORTON RESIDENCE, NW CORNER OF COUNTY ROAD B AND VAN DYKE STREET This is to get your opinion on an application the city has received for property in your neighborhood. Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke is requesting that the Maplewood City Council approve a 13-unit townhouse development at the northwest corner of County Road B and Van Dyke Street. Refer to the attachments. I need your opinion to help me prepare a recommendation to the planning commission and city council. Please write your opinion and comments below. Return this letter (and any attachments on which you have written comments) to me in the enclosed postage-paid envelope by August 18, 2000. If you want further information, please call me at (651) 770-4563 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. I will send you a notice of any public hearings on the application. Thank you for your comments. I will give them careful consideration. THOMAS EKSTRAND - ASSOCIATE PLANNER dt (Project: ) (Section: ) OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 651-770-4560 CITY OF MAPLEWOOD · 1830 EAST COUNTY ROAD B · MAPLEWOOD, MN 55109 19 Attachment 7 21 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION Attachment 8 WHEREAS, Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke, of the Emma Norton Residence, applied for a conditional use permit to build a 13-unit townhome development known as Emma's Place. WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at the northwest comer of County Road B and Van Dyke Street. The legal description is: THE EAST 332.50 FEET OF LOTS 1 AND 2, TOGETHER WITH THAT PORTION OF THE VACATED ALLEY THAT ACCRUED TO SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 BY REASON OF THE VACATION THEREOF AND TOGETHER WITH THAT PART OF VACATED SANDHURST DRIVE THAT ACCRUED TO SAID LOT 1 BY REASON OF THE VACATION THEREOF LYING EASTERLY OF A LINE 332.50 FEET WESTERLY OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOTS 1 AND 2 ALL IN BLOCK 29, SMITH AND TAILOR'S ADDITION TO NORTH ST. PAUL, ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF, AND SITUATED IN RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA. WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. On , the planning commission recommended that the city council this permit. 2. On , the city council held a public headng. City staff published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners. The council gave everyone at the headng a chance to speak and present written statements. The council also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and planning commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the 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. The use would not depreciate property values. The use would not involve any activity, process, materials, eqUipment or methods of operation that would be dangerous, hazardous, 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 runoff, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances. 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. 7. The use would not create excessive additional costs for public facilities or services. 8. The use would maximize the preservation of and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features into the development design. 9. 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. 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 city council shall review this permit in one year. The property owner shall see that the site is well maintained and propedy managed. ,2000. 4. The Maplewood City Council approved this resolution on 24 Attachment 10 ABC Tax Service Secured Blessings, Incorporated 2225 White Bear Avenue, Suite C : Maplewood, MN 55109-2707 Phone (651) 773-4000 Fax (651) 773-9495 May 2, 2000 Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101-2523 Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to give my support for the Emma Norton Residence. I think this will be a benefit for many low-income families with several children in their household. Sincerely, ABC Tax Service 25 To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this letter in support of the housing project called Emma's Place to be located on the northwest comer of Van Dyke and County Road B that is being established by the Emma Norton Residence in St. Paul. We see this project as being good for everyone; the community, the businesses, the neighborhood, and especially the families who will occupy the townh°use units and who are wanting and needing a place that they can call home. New Horizon Child Care, as an agency that was honored by Parent magaT, ine for providing the best child care in the Twin Cities and also our facility here on Van Dyke being reviewed as the best day care by the Lillie Suburban Newspapers, Inc., is eager to serve the families who will occupy the townhouses at Emma's Place. We look forward to. having Emma's Place as our neighbors and fellow providers to families who are looking for stability in housing; community and family life. Sincerely, Debbie Wells Senior Director NEW HORIZON CHILD CAR~ MAPLEWOOD 2251 Van Dyke Street Maplewood, MN 55109 26 Bev. Nelda Clar~:. Executive Director Emma Norton Residence 670 N. Robert St. St. Paul. MN 5501 Dear Rev. Clar~.e: My husband and I write to [nform ,..~hom it may concern tn.~.t t~e support the pr~oposeG development of ~ residence for sinc~]e oarents with four or more children. As residents of Maple%~ood ~e are both. pleased Bna proud that our community was chosen to De the possible site of Emma's Place. Because it %.:ill provide permanent housing for thos~ [t serves it ~ill not Decome a drain on community resoucces but ~ill continue on the ~.a:,: rolls. We understanG staff will be present on-site ~,;[th child ,::,are acesen~ at the facility or nearby. ~lv husban~' a especially impressed that afte~ school Kutoclna pcogr~.ms are being planned. A permanent home for. ~,,hat mian~ %.~el I De at-risk homeless families. ~..~ill likely neio ~o provide the safe and stable environment so impoc~,~nt for ~uccess ,at school and life in aenerai. In an area where availaDle rental housing Js only 1~ aha affordable housing consider~bl%' less than that, our community would be setting a wonderful e?.:~mpJe for others Dy making Emma"s Place a realitY. Feel free to contact my husband and I. ,Joan a/d David El ton Phone 651-738-336~ 2685 E. Minnehaha Ave. Maplewood. MN 5511°- 27 April 3, 2000 2500 'Hudson plae~/~lapllzwood,/~hl 3,~I19 phon~: (~I) T59-8875 Rev. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Executive Director Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55~109 Dear Rev. clarke: As pastor off. Christ.United Methodist Church -- one of the two United Methodist churches in Maplewood -- I write in support of the Emma's Place development. I understand that Emma's Place will not only provide thirteen affordable rental units, but will keep a valuable piece of property on the City of Maplewood's tax rolls. And since your agency, Emma Norton 'Residence, will be providing on-site support services (e.g. after-school programming) to the families who'll be living them, I feel confident the program will be run in an effective manner. We of Christ Church look forward to working closely with you and your staff to make Emma's.Place first, a reality, and then a haven of compassion and service, Sincerely, Saint Paul Public Schools District 625 1001 JoJ~m~u, P,t~4c'way Saint ~ ~ ~51~0 Federal Programs F~: (651) "/9y55~8 ycbruaryl6, 2000 To Whom It May Concern: ~ for Ho~lcss commu~. I ~ow they ~ con.ut to ~ovi~ ~ M~ust q~i~ su~ to rh~ ~p~afion. you to ~siden~. Please f~l ~e to c~t~t me ff y~ haw ~y quesfi~. Ellie Scife~'c, Coordinator Title I Program 29 FEB-15-2~00 17:09 RAFE3EY cry HUMAN SERUICES 651 266 4458 P,O~.xO~ Comm.nity Human Services Department ;~¥ COUNTY 160 I<ol]o~ Bl~d I~ 5~, Paul, ~N ~lOI-i4U4 Pinan,:ial TDD: 051-266-3f50 Services TDD: 651.266..t!)02 (ienerui Info: 051-288-4444 Fcbruary l4,2000 Ms. Nclda Rhodes Clarke, Director Emma Norton Residence 670 N. Roberts St. St. Paul, Dear Nelda, I am delighted to write this letter of support for your proposal for Emma's Place. ,~,.s a County human services plann~ for homeless scrvices and facfli~tor for thc Riunscy County Homeless Assists. ncc Continuum of Care Planning, I am very aware that housing options for ]ow income i'arnilics with four or more children are practically non-existent. Year after ),ear, housint for large families rcprcsents an extrcmcly high priority, in our Con6nuum. [ am not aware of any other proposals currently being developed targeting this population. Adding to thc enthusiasm over rigs proposal, is the high cmeem held for Emma Norton Rcsick:nce throughout the community for thc quality of your program and sta~. As an active participant in thc community through, ameng other venues, our Continuum of Car~ planning and the St. Paul .area Coalition for the Homeless.s, Emma Norton R~idencc has a well-earned reputation for cxce{lenc¢ and collabora~iou. I have no doubt that Emma's Place represents a major asset for Rzm~y County, and for any neig~hborhood in which it is placed. I applaud your focus on a very underserved population and I appruciate any opporv, u~ity to suppor~ your ciTorts to bring Emma's Place to reality. Please do uol hesit_~r_e to contact mc if you should need any additional assistance in your efforts to fully fund this very important proposni. Sincerely, TOTCt_ P. E~2 30 Certification of Consistency With the Consolidated Plan U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development I certify that the proposed Activities/projects in the application are consistent with the jurisdiction's current, approved Consolidated Plan. Applicant Name: Emma Norton Residence Project Name: Emma's Place Location of the Project: Site to be determined Name of the Federal Program to which the applicant is applying: Supportive Housing Program - HUD Name of Certifying Jurisdiction: Ramsey County MEMBER Certifying Official of the Jurisdiction Name: _~_ A R K r3LFER$ DAKOTA COUNTY CONSORTIUM Title: Signature: EXEEIITTVE DIRECTOR D~e: 5/11/00 31 ~vl 0 D E L CITIES OF ST. PAUL. INC. February 15, 2000 Minnesota Housing Financing Agency: I am writing in support of Emma Norton Residence's proposed project to build housing for single parents with four or more children. Model Cities works with this population, and there is a continual struggle to assist them in finding housing. Model Cities provides supportive housing to women recovering from chemical dependency in the St. Paul's community, and we have a constant waiting list due to the housing shortage. This addition to the housing stock will be of great assistance. In addition, I am aware of the work that Emma Norton Residence does in providing support services to the population they serve. They have worked with women for all of their existence and in more recent years they have targeted their services to homeless women in our community. For the past five years they have worked with families in their scattered site program. I know they will continue to provide the highest quality support to this population. I urge you to give support to the Emma's Place project being undertaken by the Emma Norton Residence. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions at 651/256 - 6160 Sincerely, Dianne Marsh Director of Programs & Services 32 Central PresbYterian Church 500 Cedar Street, St Paul, MN 55101 · Phone 651-224-4728 · Fax 651-291-1469 Thomas Forster-Smith, Pastor Nelda Rhoades Clark Emma's Place Emma Norton Residence 690 N Robert Street St Paul, MN 55101 July 20, 2000 Dear Ms Rhodes Clark, The members of Central Presbyterian Church have been strong supporters of affordable housing in the city of St. Paul for many years and, as you know, Central is housed in the heart of the downtown area. This year, as in the past, Central is committed to helping ease the burden of the high cost of housing in the city. Our congregation has heard of the important and meaningful work done by Emma's Place for affordable housing from Barbara Jones,. an active Central member and Social Action Committee participant. We are pleased to inform you that our Session has recommended our congregation participate in a program to tithe their'state sales tax rebate to Emma's Place in support of all the wonderful work you have done for this cause. We are very grateful for your commitment and dedication to affordable housing in St. Paul and commend yOu for all your efforts on behalf of affordable heusing. May your funding and dedication continue throughout this millenium. Sincerely, Rev. Tom Forster-Smith Pastor 33 Saint Paul Area Council of Churches 1671 Summit Avenue ° Saint Paul, MN 55105-1884 ° (651) 646-8805 ° FAX: 646-6866 DATE: TO: RE: February 29, 2000 To Whom It May ConceTM Emma's Place of the Emma Norton Residence The Saint Paul Area Council of Churches supports the work of Emma's Place by the Emma Norton Residence. This work is consistent with our Board of Directors' public policy position for increasing the supply of affordable housing in the East Metro area. In the past year, congregational organizers with the Council have been working closely with representatives from Emma's Place. Together we strive not only to lift up the need for a project such as Emma's Place, but also to educate the faith community on the realities of our tight housing market and it's effects on our community. Currently, appropriate and affordable housing for large families with four or more children is nearly impossible to find. This type Of housing paired with individUalized support services in our community is almost non-existent. We hope funders value the type of housing and programming Emma's Place will bring to our community. Sinc~r~ely, /h (~a4ao~ k-. '~e, Ph.D. Executive Director 34 General Board of Global Ministries THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115 WOMEN'S DIVISION, 15th floor (212) 870-3600 (Cable: missions new york) 10 February 2000 To Whom It May Concern: The Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church is very supportive of the building project being undertaken by Emma Norton Residence, and have committed $100,000 to the project. We have had a close working relationship for over thirty years since Emma Norton Residence is a National Mission Institution of the General Board of Global Ministries. Our relationship with Emma Norton Residence includes all of their programs. The Women's Division currently owns the property from which Emma Norton Residence carries out its ministry and they are the onsite managers of the property. Emma Norton Residence has raised the question of whether we would consider becoming the owner of the property for the new project and we are taking this under consideration at this time. The Women's Division is a religious 501(e)(3) organization and currently own and maintains over 100 properties worldwide. These include from office buildings to community centers, schools, conference centers, children's residences and four women's residences. Some of the properties owned include the Church Center for the United Nations which is a twelve story office building in New York for non-profits related to the United Nations; the Searritt-Bennett Center in Nashville, TN which is a training center for laity; the Mary Elizabeth Inn in San Francisco which is a similar residence for women and undergoing major renovation utilizing funds provided by the city. One of our other properties in Seattle, WA, the Atlantic Street Center is utilizing a variety of funding for a new addition and the Women's Division will become the owner of that property also. We recognize the need for housing for single parent families with four or more children which Emma Norton Residence is proposing to develop in the Twin Cities and applaud their efforts. We do not have the financial resources for such a complete project and hope you will support this development. ~ Sincerely, · , Connie J. Taka'm~i~c Treasurer C~T/se C: Nelda Clarke Peggy Halsey 35 Mission Ministry Minnesota Conference United Methodist Church 122 W Franklin Ave, #400 Minneapolis, MN 55404 Lynn Gryc Steward of Mission Engagement Phone: (507) 332-7506 e-mail: !ynn~rvc~mmtmc.or~ August 11, 2000 Nelda Rhodes Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Ms. Clarke: Emma Norton Residence is a recipient of part of the Minnesota Annual Conference 2000 Love Offering. It is my pleasure to enclose a check for $28,300.00 which is designated to provide permanent, supportive housing for single parents with large families. Contributions to the 2000 Love Offering are collected throughout the year and another deposit will be made to your housing project in early January. That deposit will include any balance from Love Offering contributions between the end of June and the end of December. Thank you for your commitment to providing hope for those in need of housing in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Grace and Peace, Lynn Gryc Steward of Mission Engagement 36 JOHN L. HOPKINS RESIDENT BISHOP July, 2000 THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH /~UNNESOTA AREA 122 W. FRANKLIN AVE., RM. 200 * MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-2472 TELEPHONE: 612-870-4007 · FAX: 612-870-3587 SHEILAH J. KYBURZ ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY To Whom It May Concern, I am writing in support of the Emma Norton Residence and their, new undertaking, Emma's Place. Nelda has kept me posted on progress with this project; sharing the concerns behind the project, designs, property, and finances. The need for housing for families in Minnesota is of great concern and is a crisis in the Twin Cities. This metropolitan area has the third greatest housing shortage of anywhere in the United States. Those affected most by this crisis are single-parent families, especially women and children. There are only about 1,000 three-bedroom rental units in the metro area and even fewer four-plus-bedroom units. The project Emma Norton Residence is undertaking will provide housing for 12 single-parent families with 4 or more children. In addition to housing, they will be working with the women to provide support services and become part of the community. They also hope to use mentors from the church community in a partnership with the families. One of the goals of the project is to help some of these families move toward home ownership. This will help stabilize the families, even further and give them a sense of belonging. I believe Emma Norton Residence, under the leadership of the Reverend Nelda Rhoades Clarke, will be able to develop and provide this vital ministry to families. As the project is being designed, it also will increase involvement of churches and individuals in this ministry. I would hope you will find ways to help support this project now and in the future. Sincerely, John L. Hopkins sjk 37 10 SECOND ST. N.E., SUITE 200 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55413 612/623q654 FAX: 612/623-1653 lnternet E-Mail Address: phillipsfnd~phillipsfnd.org ROSE PHILLIPS CHAIR MORTON B. PHILLIPS CO-CHAIR July 31, 2000 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke, Executive Director Emma Norton Residence 670 N. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Ms. Clarke: Your proposal, received in our office on March 29, 2000, from Emma Norton Residence requesting funding for permanent supportive housing for families, has been carefully reviewed by the Board of Trustees of The Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation. The Trustees have made the decision to defer consideration of your proposal until the November 2000 grant round. This decision was made to allow you time to raise funds from other sources to ensure the success of your effort to provide supportive housing for families. Please provide a progress report for this effort, including an update on your fundraising, prior to November l, 2000, so that the Board can make its decision based on the most current information. Sincerely, Patricia A. Cummings Executive Director 38 OTTO BREMER FOUNDATION Suite 2000, 445 Minnesota Street, St. Paul, MN 55101-2107 - (651) 227-8036 - (888) 291-1123 - Fak (651) 312-3550 ~ emaih obf~bremer, com November 22, 1999 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 No. Robert St. St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Ms. Clarke: At the most recent meeting of the Trustees of the Otto Bremer Foundation, consideration was given to the request from the Emma Norton Residence for funding toward the construction of twelve units of permanent supportive housing. This is to advise that the Trustees have approved a grant in the amount of $25,000 to be used toward this project in 2000. The Trustees request that the accompanying Donee Agreement be signed by the appropriate administrative officer indicating acceptance of the grant and the conditions stipulated therein. Please retain one copy for your file and return one to our office. The grant payment will be scheduled after we have received a copy of the signed donee agreement. Both Trustees and staff of the Foundation are pleased that the Foundation can participate in the support of this program. Sincerely, OTTO BREMER FOUNDATION Mark Lindberg Program Officer ML/kss cc: J. Sathre V. Hanson 39 THE BEIM FOUNDATION 20450 Lakeview Avenue Deephaven, Minnesota 55331 (612) 470-1236 May 8, 2000 Ms. Melda Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101- Ms. Melda Clarke: It is with pleasure that we enclose our check to your account in the amount of $3,000.00. These funds are intended for your capital campaign to build new residences. If you have raised sufficient funds for this purpose, please contact us. This grant is provided on the condition that nothing of "reportable value" (defined by the IRS) is provided to this Foundation. For updates to our Guidelines, please visit our new Web Page at www.beimfoundation, org. We wish you well in your efforts. Sincerely,,~5.:..V '/"~'~--~//"' // William H. Beim, Jr. President 4O JOHN L. HOPKINS RESIDENT BISHOP THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MINNESOTA ARF_.A 122 W. FRANKLIN AVE., RM. 200 · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-2472 TELEPHONE: 612-870"4007 · FAX: 612-870-3587 SHEILAH J. KYBURZ ADMI NI,S-I'RATIVE SECRETARY August 12, 1999 Ms. Nelda Rhodes Clark Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Nelda, Last week I was at the North Central Jurisdiction Volunteers in Mission rally near Bloomington, Illinois when I met Peggy Halsey. She gave me the good news' that the General Board of Global Ministries was so impressed with the work you are doing that they doubled your request on the spot! I guess it is true you will be receiving $100,000 from the general church. What a wonderful encouragement that comes just at the right time. I guess this support is a sign that when we move forward with good planning and much faith, God provides a way. Thank you again for keeping me briefed on Emma's Place. Let me know if there are ways I can be helpful in your.important ministry among us. Sincerely, John L. Hopkins Jlh:sjk 41 THE vYaint aul FOUNDATION August 30, 1999 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 RE: Emma Norton Residence Capital Housing Project Tracking #: SP-99-001222 Dear Ms. Clarke: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 11, 1999, requesting $100,000 for the Emma Norton Residence Capital Housing Project. Enclosed please find a copy of the Application Form and Narrative Guidelines for The Saint Paul Foundation. To assure completeness of your application, please verify that al! information on the Application Form is correct and that materials needed to satisfy submission requirements have been provided. Also, please check the Narrative Guidelines to determine if additional information is needed to provide a thorough description of your request. Please return any additional materials needed to complete your application. These materials should be addressed to the attention of the Program Officer whose name appears in the upper right hand corner of the Application Form. If no additional materials are needed and you have already submitted a signed application, you need not submit an additional form. A Program Officer will contact you for further information, if.necessary. Sincerely, //~,~ihn G. Couchman ce President of Grants and Program Enclosure 600 ]qORWEST CENTER · 55 FLrm ST~E£T EAST · SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101-1797 · P: 651-224-5463 · F: 651-224-8123 · www.tspf, org MARDAG FOUNDATION 600 Norwest Center * Saint Paul, Minnesota 55101-1797 Telephone (651) 224-5463 * Fax (651) 224o~i23 August 30, 1999 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 RE: Emma Norton Residence Capital Housing Project Tracking #: MR-99-000099 Dear Ms. Clarke: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 11, 1999, requesting $50,000 for the Emma Norton Residence Capital Housing Project. Enclosed please find a copy of the Application Form and Narrative Guidelines for The Saint Paul Foundation. To assure completeness of your application, please verify that all information on the App!ication Form is correct and that materials needed to satisfy submission requirements have been provided. Also, please check the Narrative Guidelines to determine if additional information is needed to provide a thorough description of your request. Please return any additional materials needed to complete your application. These materials should be addressed to the attention of the Program Officer whose name appears in the upper right hand corner of the Application Form. If no additional materials are needed and you have already submitted a signed application, you need not submit an additional form. A Program Officer will contact you for further information, if necessary. Sincerely, ouchman ident of Grants and Program Enclosure F. R. BIGELOW FOUNDATION August 30,1999 REPLY TO: 600 NORWEST CENTER SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 (651) 224-5463 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 RE: Emma Norton Residence Capital Housing Project -Tracking #: BG-99-000105 Dear Ms. Clarke: This will acknowledge receipt of your letter of August 11, 1999, requesting $50,000 for the Emma. Norton Residence Capital Housing Project. Enclosed please find a copy of the Application Form and Narrative Guidelines for The Saint Paul Foundation. To assure completeness of your application, please verify that all information on the Application Form is .correct and that materials needed to satisfy submission requirements have been provided. Also, please check the Narrative Guidelines to determine if additional information is needed to provide a thorough description of your request· Please return any additional materials needed to complete your application. These materials should be addressed to the attention of the Program Officer whose name appears in the upper right hand comer of the Application Fomx. If no additional materials are needed and you have akeady submitted a signed application, you need not submit an additional form. A Program Officer will contact you for further information, if necessary. j~.~~ pG~rely' · Couchman resident of Grants and Program Enclosure 44 400 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55101-2098 651.665.3501 Tel THE MINNESOTA MUTUAL FOUNDATION August 17, 2000 Nelda'Rlmades Clarke, Executive Director Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Ms. Clarke: This letter is to document, at your request, that your proposal on behalf of Emma Norton Residence, requesting funding for affordable housing for families, will be carefully reviewed by the Trustees of The Minnesota Mutual Foundation. Sincerely, Manager Community Relations and The Foundation LK/ttn 45 THE,CHARLSON FOUNDATION 5780 Lincoln Drive * Suite 1,~~ Edina, MN 55436-1652 Telephone and Fax: 612-938-6968 July 25, 2000 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Emma Norton Residence 670 North Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Ms. Clarke: Thank you for your recent grant proposal. It looks like you included everything we'Il need to make a decision. The proposal will be reviewed at our next board meeting in late October, and we'H contact you sometime in November. Please don't hesitate to give us a call if you have any ~uestions. 46 Wlu.t~ H. Rt~m~-n~ HUGH J. ANDERSEN FOUNDATION P.O. Box 204, Bayport, Minnesota 55003-0204 (65~) 4394~s? · ~Ax (65~) 439-9~m0 Toll Free (888) 439-9508 March 24, 2000 Ms. Nelda Rhoades Clarke Executive Director Emma Norton Residence 670 N. Robert Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Ms. Clarke: The Hugh J. Andersen Foundation has received your request for support. The Board of Directors will be meeting on or about September 14, 2000. You will be notified of their decision following that meeting. Pdor.to the meeting, if there are any major organizational developments, current financial or budget materials, or fund raising information that you feel should be · included with your proposal, or that we should be aware of when considering your request, please call me at 651-439'-1'557 ext. 11,. or send updated materials to our' office. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Kati~ Wood Grants Consultant :kjw 47 Of~ces Iocatedat: 450 North Main. Street, Stillwater. MN