HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.10.83MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, October 10, 1983
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 83 -26
A. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Minnesota, was held in the Council
Chambers, Municipal Building and was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Greavu.
B. ROLL CALL
John C. Greavu, Mayor Present
Norman G. Anderson, Councilmember Present
Gary W. Bastian, Councilmember Present
Frances L. Juker, Councilmember Present
MaryLee Maida, Councilmember Present
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Greavu moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
1. Highwood Avenue
2. Police Contract
3. Dog Ordinance
4. AMM & LMC
5. Williams Pipeline
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
E. CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Maida moved, seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve
the Consent Agenda, Items 1 through 3 as recommended:
1, Accounts Payable
Approved the accounts, (Part I, Fees, Services, Expenses, Check Register dated September
27, 1983 through September 30, 1983 - $395,824.08: Part II, Payroll - Checks dated
September 23, 1983 - $58,493.16) i.,n the amount of $454,317.24.
2. Certification of the Delinquent Sewer Accounts
Resolution No. 83 -10 -167
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify to
the,Auditor of Ramsey County the attached list of delinquent sewer rental charges and
hydrant charges said list made a part herein, for certification against the tax levy
of said property owners for the year 1983, collectible in 1984, and which listing in-
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cludes interest at the rate of eight (8%) on the total amount for one year.
Total amount to be certified: $55,104.80.
3. Agreement on Traffic Signal - County Road D and Rice Street
Resolution "No..,83, 7,10 -168
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Maplewood enter into an agreement with the State
of Minnesota, Department of Transportation for the following purposes, to -wit:
To provide a traffic control signal with street lights, signing, inter-
connect work and Emergency vehicle Pre - emption System on Trunk Highway
No. 49 (Rice Street) at County State Aid Highway No. 25 (County Road B)
in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth and contained in
Agreement No. 61794, a copy of which was before the Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officers be and hereby are authorized
to execute such agreement, and thereby assume for and on behalf of the City all of
the contractual obligations contained therein.
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Code Amendment: Parking Lots - Second Reading (4 votes) 7:00 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding revising the
zoning code to establish minimum parking lot deminsions.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. The following Planning Commission recommendation was given:
"Commissioner Ellefson moved the Planning Commission recommend the City Council
adopt the proposed parking ordinance amendment reducing the minimum stall width
and length, and create an ordinance requiring continuous concrete curbing around
parking lots.
Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Ellefson, Fischer,
Hejny, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Whitcomb."
d. Board Member Tom Deans presented the Community Design Review Board report.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Councilmember Maida moved second read
parking lot dimensions.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian.
Motion defeated.
of an ordinance to establish minimum
Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Bastian,
and Maida.
Nays - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker.
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2. Variance: Parking Drive - Somerset Ridge 7:15 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a request
from Woodmark, Inc. for a parking variance to provide nine by eighteen foot parking
spaces at Somerset Ridge.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission table this request until after
the Council reviews the parking code amendment.
Commissioner Hejny seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Ellefson, Fischer,
Hejny, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Whitcomb."
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the request of Woodmark, Inc. for a parkii
variance to provide nine by eig teen toot parking spaces at Somerset Kidge.
Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all.
G. AWARD OF BIDS'
1. Traffic Signals: County Road B and Rice Street
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the followings resolution and moved its adoption:
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of
Peoples Electric Company in the amount of $45,800.00 is the lowest responsible
bid for the construction of a full traffic activated control signal system at Rice
Street and County Road B and the proper City officials are hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract with said bidder for and on behalf of the City.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Conditional Use Permit /Plan Review Appeal - County Road B and VanDyke
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Board Member Tom Deans presented the Community Design Review Board report.
c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the Planning Commission report.
d. Mr. John Sauro, Sauro Realty, the applicant, requested that this item be tabled
until the November 14, 1983 meeting.
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e. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the November 14, 1983
meeting.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued)
3. Preliminary Plat - Claussen Addition 7:30 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing concerning preliminary
plat approval for 22 lots on the SW corner of Roselawn Avenue and Edgerton Street.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend -
at(ion:
"Commissioner Hejny moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
approval of the preliminary plat received on August 18, 1983, subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
1. The developer shall provide on -site ponding to control the rate and volume
of run -off to adjacent property to predevelopment levels. Drainage easements
shall be provided for the proposed ponding.
2. A drainage easement and piping shall be provided along lot lines to drain the
nursing home parking lot to the southerly pond.
3. The second phase of the final plat shall not be approved, unless the Council
orders a public improvement project to extend water from Edgerton Street to
Bradley Street.
4. Approval of a final grading, drainage and utility plan before final plat approval.
5. Entering into a development agreement for public improvements before final
plat approval.
6. The developer shall construct a temporary asphalt path on the west side of
Edgerton Street, from Roselawn to the south edge of the plat on Edgerton Street.
Commissioner Fischer seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Ellefson, Fischer,
Hejny, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Whitcomb."
d. Mr. Don Christoferson, Short Elliott and Henderson, presented the specifics
of the proposal.
e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Don Torgerson, 1822 DeSoto Street.
g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
h. Councilmember Anderson moved to a prove the Claussen Addition preliminary plat
located at the Southwest corner of Roselawn Avenue and Edgerton tree su 7ec
to the following conditions:
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1. The developer shall provide on -site ponding to control the rate and volume
of run -off to adjacent property to predevelopment levels. Drainage easements
shall be provided for the proposed ponding.
2. A drainage easement and piping shall be provided along lot lines to drain the
nursing home parking lot to the southerly pond.
3. The second phase of the final plat shall not be approved, unless the Council
orders a public improvement project to extend water from Edgerton Street to
Bradley street.
4. Approval of a final grading, drainage and utility plan before final plat approval.
5. Entering into a development agreement for public improvements before final
plat approval.
6. The developer shall construct a temporary asphalt path on the west side of
Edgerton Street, from Roselawn to the south edge of the plat on Edgerton Street.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
4. Variance - 2108 McMenemy - Wegleitner 7:45 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request
of Mrs. Martha Wegleitner for a corner lot frontage variance of approximately
seventeen feet at the northeast corner of McMenemy Road and Eldridge Avenue.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend approval of the
proposed corner lot frontage variance of approximately seventeen feet, the east
line of the proposed corner lot to be located four feet west of the steps for the
existing home at 12.08 McMenemy Street and the following resolution be forwarded
to the City Council:
WHEREAS, Martha Wegleitner applied for a variance for the following described
property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Edgetown Heights, Section 17, Township 29, Range 22.
This property is also known as 2108 McMenemy Street, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, section 30 -8 (f) (2) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires
corner lots to have 100 feet width and depth;
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing an eighty-three foot wide corner lot, requiring
a variance of seventeen feet;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION that the
above described variance be approved on the basis of the following findings of
fact:
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1. The City has approved comparable corner lot width variances in the past.
2. The resulting lot would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code,
because all setback requirements could be met.
3. The existing house was constructed prior to adopting of a city zoning code.
As such its placement presently precludes compliance with minimum lot frontage
requirements.
4. Four similar sized corner lots have been developed in this neighborhood.
Approval is subject to:
1. The lot split line shall be identified by land survey monuments.
2. The setback to McMenemy Street shall not be less than that of the existing
dwellings along both sides of the street (about forty feet), unless written
permission is received from affected property owners to locate closer, in
accordance with city code provisions.
3. Payment of sewer and water cash connection charges.
Commissioner Barrett seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Ellefson,
Fischer, Hejny, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Whitcomb."
c. Mr. Walter Wegleitner, 431 Belmont Lane, representing his mother, spoke on
behalf of the proposal.
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. None were heard.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Don Damth, 2114 McMenemy Road.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Maida introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Martha Wegleitner applied for a variance for the following described
property:
Lot 1, Block 1, Edgetown Heights, Section 17, Township 29, Range 22.
This property is also known as 2108 McMenemy Street, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, section 30 -8 (f)Y,(2) of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances requires
corner lots to have 100 feet width and depth;
WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing an eighty -three foot wide corner lot, re-
quiring a variance of seventeen feet;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variance is as follows:
1. This variance was applied for on August 10, 1983.
2. This variance was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commissdon on September 19,
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1983. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said variance
be approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on October 10, 1983, to consider
this variance. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. Adlipersons
present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written
statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City
Staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above
described variance be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact:
1. The City has approved comparable corner lot width variances in the past.
2. The resulting lot would be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the code
because all setback requirements could be met.
3. The existing house was constructed prior to adopting of City zoning codes.
As such its placement presently precludes compliance with minimum lot frontage
requirements.
4. Four similar sized corner lots have been developed in this neighborhood.
Approval is subject to:
1. The lot split line shall be identified by land survey monuments.
2. The setback to McMenemy Street shall not be less than that of the existing
dwellings along both sides of the street (about forty feet), unless written
permission is received from affected property owners to locate closer, in
accordance with City Code provisions.
3. Payment of sewer and water cash connection charges.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
5. Plan Amendment: Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road - 8:00 P.M.
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding a proposed
plan amendment from RM, residential medium density to SC service commercial, RH
residential high density and RL, residential low density for the property located
at the southeast corner of Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road.
b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Whitcomb moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
that the land use plan not be changed for the site from RM to SC and RM to RH,
however the PLanning Commission recommends a plan amendment from RM to RL for the
property developed to single family at the northeast corner of Londin Lane and
McKnight Road.
Denial of the RM to RH and SC is based on the following:
1. Not a good commercial decision.
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2. The decision from RM to SC is not a landowners decision.
3. Would require a waiver of the R -3 zone change moratorium to change and develop
as RH.
4. The zone change would have to occur within 9 months.
5. No specific development is currently proposed.
Commissioner Pellish seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Axdahl, Barrett,
Ellefson, Fischer, Hejny, Pellish, Prew, Sigmundik, Sletten, Whitcomb.
Abstained,- Commissioner Robens."
d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Arnold Johnson, 2299 Londin Lane.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Dick Mortenson, 2455 Londin Lane
Mr. Phil Thomson, 2445 Londin Lane
Mr. Bill Donovan, 2465 Londin Lane
Mr. Mark LeClair, 346 McKnight Road
Mr. Tom Olander, 2465 Londin Lane
Mr. Gary Ketch, 328 McKnight Road
Mr. Gary Johnson, 2445 Londin Lane
Mrs. Lorraine Clasemore, 2485 Londin Lane.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its a
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood compre-
hensive plan from RM, residential medium density to RL, residential low density
for the following described property:
The Northeast corner of McKnight Road and Londin Lane.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. This plan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood.
ion:
2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 15, 1983
to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pur-
suant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity
to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on October 10, 1983.
The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission
and City Staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above -
described plan amenment be approved on the basis that the property is currently
developed with single dwellings.
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Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the Maplewood City Council and staff initiated an amendment to the
Maplewood comprehensive plan from RM, residential medium density to LSC, limited
commercial and RL, residential low density for the following - described property:
East of McKnight Road, between Lower Afton Road and Londin Lane
. These properties are more commonly described as 328 -358 McKnight Road and
2271 -2299 Londin Lane;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. This plan amendment was initiated by the Maplewood City Council and Staff.
2. The Maplewood planning commission held a public hearing on September 19,
1983, to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and
mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given
an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The planning
commission recommended to the city council that said plan amendment be
denied.
3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on October 10, 1983.
The council considered reports and recommendations from the planning com-
mission and city staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above -
described plan amendment be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact:
1. The LSC designation will encourage the development of commercial services
that are convenient to the residents of south Maplewood.
2. The tax base would be increased.
3. The RL designation recognizes the existing single dwellings.
The above amendment is done with the understanding that a change back to
residential would not be objectionable if the property owner requests it.
Adopted this 10th day of October, 1983.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
i. Councilmember Bastian moved R -m to R -1.
Motion dies for lack of a second.
5.a. Rezoning: Lower Afton and McKnight Road - 8:00 P.M. (4 votes)
a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposed
rezoning of the area in the southeast corner.of Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road
from F - Farm Residence to SC, Shopping Center, R -3 multiple dwelling and R -1 resi-
dence district (single family).
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b. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
c. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council
deny the proposed resolution on the basis that it is contrary to the Comprehensive
Plan except the property at 2271 Londin Lane be rezoned to R -1.
Commissioner Prew seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Axdahl, Barrett,
Ellefson, Fischer, Hejny, Pellish, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Sletten, Whitcomb."
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d. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Arnold Johnson, 2299 Londin Lane.
e. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard:
Mr. Dick Mortenson, 2455 Londin Lane
Mr. Phil Thomson, 2445 Londin Lane
Mr. Bill Donovan, 2465 Londin Lane
Mr. Mark LeClair, 346 McKnight Road
Mr. Tom Olander, 2465 Londin Lane
Mr. Gary Ketch, 328 McKnight Road
Mr. Gary Johnson, 2445 Londin Lane
Mrs. Lorraine Clasemore, 2485 Londin Lane.
f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing.
g. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from F, farm residence
to CO, Commercial Office shopping center for the following- described property:
Unplatted lands, subject to old Lower Afton Road and McKnight Road and except
south 450 feet to west 250 feet part of northwest 1/4 of northwest 1/4 of New
Lower Afton Road in 12- 28 -22.
The CO zone shall consist of the north 380 feet of the west 900 feet of the
above property.
In addition, the following- described parcel shall be rezoned from F to R -1:
Unplatted Lands, East 124 1 /10 feet of the west 250 feet of the south 150 feet
of the northwest 1/4 of the northwest 1/4 (subject to Londin Lane) in 12 -28-
22.
These properties are also known as 2299 and 2271 Londin Lane, Maplewood;
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this rezoning is as follows:
1. This rezoning was initiated by the City of Maplewood, pursuant to chapter 36,
article VII of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This rezoning was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on August 115!,
1983. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning
be denied.
3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on October 10, 1983, to consider
this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All
persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present
written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations
Of the City Staff and Planning Commission.
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NOW,- THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above
described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following findings of fact:
1. The proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the
zoning code.
2. The proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of
neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood, and that the
use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or
plan is adequately safeguarded.
3. The proposed change will serve the best interests and conveniences of the com-
munity, where applicable, and the public welfare.
4. The proposed change would have a negative effect upon the logical, efficient,
and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public
water, police and fire protection and schools.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
h. Councilmember Maida moved to waive the moratorium on R -3 rezonings for this
site.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all.
i. Councilmember Maida moved to rezone the property in question from F -Farm res-
idence to RC -3 multiple we ings.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson
and Maida.
Nays - Councilmembers Bastian and Juker.
j. Councilmember Maida moved to rezone the property in question from F -Farm Residence
to R- 3- Multiple Dwellinq.
Seconded by Mayor Greavu.
H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continued)
2. Water Main Extension - VanDyke (4 votes)
Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson
and Maida.
Nays - Councilmembers Bastian and Juker.
a. Councilmember Bastian moved to table this item until the meeting of November
14, 1983.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
I. NEW BUSINESS
1. Position Vacancies
a. Manager Evans stated Council had approved an additional Public Safety Dispatcher
in the 1984 Budget. We would like Council's permission to begin this position
now along with filling an existing dispatcher position.
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There are several reasons why we would like to have both these appointments made
at once, and they are:
1. We are currently understaffed on patrol by three officers. Two vacancies exist,
and one officer is on extended injury status.
2. We currently have one existing vacancy for Public Safety Dispatcher. This
has existed since June 29, 1983.
3. It would simplify training by allowing us both candidates at once.
4. The individual who is second on the dispatcher list is Reed Santa, who is on
Worker's Comp as a result of an injury on the job in Community Services. The
City is paving the cost during his time on Worker's Comp, and putting him in
a working position would save us money in both an immediate and long range
sense.
b. Mayor Greavu moved to approve the hiring of the additional dispatcher that
was included in the 1984 Budget and to fill the existing dispi vacant
as recommended y the Manager.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
2. Time Extension: Goff's Mapleview Addition
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Councilmember Anderson moved approval of a one -year time extension for Phase II
and a (up to five) year extsi— en one Go s Maplewood planned unit development and
the remaining undeveloped portion of ,,e preliminary plat by the same name, on
the basis that:
1. The construction of the Highway 61 Frontage Road is in progress. The Frontage
Road will provide access to the southern portion of the applicant's site.
2. The applicant has made a good faith effort to develop the site in a timely
manner.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
3. Plan Amendment: County Road B, Birmingham Street and Cope Avenue (4 votes)
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommendation:
"Commissioner Fischer moved the Planning Commission forward the following resolution
to the City Council:
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood compre-
hensive plan from RM. residential medium density to RL, residential low density
for the following described property:
The easterly frontage lots on Birmingham Street and the southerly frontage
lots on Cope Avenue between Cope Avenue, County Road B, Birmingham Street and
the tracks.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION that the
above described plan amendment be approved on the basis that all of the lots, except
one, are already developed with single dwellings. The amendment recognizes the
existing homes, would avoid multiple dwellings on Birmingham Street and maintain
the undeveloped land for multiples. This is consistent with the City's residential
objectives of providing "a variety of housing types within neighborhoods."
Commissioner Ellefson seconded. Ayes - Commissioner Barrett, Elelfson,
Fischer, Hejny, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Whitcomb."
c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated an amendment to the Maplewood compre-
hensive plan from RM, residential medium density to RL, residential low density
for the following described property:
The easterly frontage lots on Birmingham Street and the southerly frontage
lots on Cope Avenue between Cope Avenue, County Road B, Birmingham Street
and the tracks.
WHEREAS, the procedural history of this plan amendment is as follows:
1. This plan amendment was initiated by the City of Maplewood.
2. The Maplewood Planning Commission held a public hearing on September 19, 1983,
to consider this plan amendment. Notice thereof was published and mailed pur-
suant to law. All persons present at said hearing were given an opportunity
to be heard and present written statements. The Planning Commission recommended
to the City Council that said plan amendment be approved.
3. The Maplewood City Council considered said plan amendment on October 10, 1983.
The Council considered reports and recommendations from the Planning Commission
and City Staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above
described plan amendment be approved on the basis that all of the lots, except
one, are already developed with single dwellings.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
4. Plan Amendment: Larpenteur, Tracks and Ripley (4 votes)
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Commissioner Duane Prew presented the following Planning Commission recommend-
ation:
"Commissioner Whitcomb moved the Planning Commission recommend to the City Council
that the site remain RM, residential medium density for the reasons outlined in
the staff report dated September 14, 1983.
Commissioner Hejny seconded. Ayes - Commissioners Barrett, Ellefson,
Fischer, Hejny, Prew, Robens, Sigmundik, Whitcomb."
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c. Mr. Phil Oswald, owner of the property in question, spoke on behalf of the
property remaining Rm.
d. No action taken.
5. Conditional Use Permit Renewal: 1829 White Bear Avenue
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
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WHEREAS, Dorothy Hejny of Hejny Rental initiated a conditional use permit to
operate an equipment rental business in a neighborhood zoned for residential use
property:
Lots 11 and 12, Block 1, Garden Acres
This property is also known as 1829 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood;
1. This conditional use permit was initiated by Dorothy Hejny, pursuant to the
Maplewood Code of Ordinances.
2. This conditional use permit was approved by the Maplewood City Council on October
5, 1961.
3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on July 24, 1980, and renewed
the conditional use permit for three years subject to the following conditions:
a. Dedication of 10.5 feet of additdonal right of way to accommodate the
future expansion of White Bear Avenue.
b. All vehicles and equipment shall be parked so as to maintain a 15 foot
setback from the White Bear Avenue right of way.
c. Within three months of renewal, an acceptable site plan shall have been
submitted to the Community Design Review Board for lots 11 and 12, block
1, Garden Acres. The site plan shall be consistent with City site design
requirements, commonly required by similar business e.g., a paved driveway
and parking lot, curbing, landscaping, and screening. All permanent improve-
ments are to be completed within three years of the date of this renewal.
NOTICE THEREOF was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present
at said hearing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements.
The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Plan-
ning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above
described conditional use permit be renewed approved for 5 years on the basis of
the following findings of fact:
1. The use is in conformity with the city's comprehensive plan and with the purpose
and standards of this chapter.
2. The establishment or maintenance of the use would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety or general welfare.
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3. The use would be located, designed, maintained and operated to be compatible
with the character of that zoning district.
4. The use would not depreciate property values.
5. The use would not be hazardous, detrimental or disturbing to present and potent-
ial surrounding land uses, due to noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes,
water pollution, water run -off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical
interference and other nuisances.
6. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and
shall not create traffic congestion, unsafe access or parking needs that will
cause undue burden to the area properties.
7. The use would be served by essential public services, such as streets, police,
fire protection, utilities, schools and parks.
S. The use would not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for
public facilities and services; and would not be detrimental to the welfare
of the city.
9. The use would preserve and incorporate the site's natural and scenic features
into the development design.
10. The use would cause minimal adverse environmental effects.
11. The original permit and use were effective prior to the adoption of the existing
code.
12. There have been no complaints received by the Department of Community Develop-
ment concerning this business.
Seconded by Councilmember Maida. Ayes - all.
6. Plan Review Procedures
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. No action taken. Building plans are to be submitted to Councilmember Anderson
and Juker.
7. Ordinance on Mayors and Council Salaries - 1st Reading
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu moved first reading of an ordinance increasing the salary for
the Mayor and Council as prespnte .
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
8. Redwoods of Willow Creek Tour
a. Manager Evans stated the Council had requested to tour the "Redwoods of Willow
Creek" in Shoreview with -the Planning Commission. Council asked the Planning Com-
mission for a time convenient for them. The project is open Monday through Thursday
until 8:00 p.m.
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I would recommend a Thursday after work, perhaps October 27.
b. The tour will be Thursday, October 27, 1983 at 5:30 P.M.
9. Wednesday Evening Court Sessions
a. Manager Evans stated the Maplewood Clerk of Court's office has requested the
discontinuation of Wednesday evening court.
This has been reviewed and it would be the recommendation that rather than discontinue
Wednesday night court altogether, it should be reduced to two nights a month, prefer-
ably the second and fourth Wednesday nights.
b. Councilmember Juker moved that the evening court sessions be established for
the second and fourth Wednesday nights of each month.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all.
J. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
None.
K. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Highwood
a. Councilmember Maida questioned what had happened regarding the Bill Popper
drainage problem and also the request, for speed reduction on Highwood.
b. Staff stated both items are being handled.
2. Police Contract
a. Councilmember Anderson questioned why the police contracts were taking so long
to be settled.
b. Staff stated the matter had gone to arbitration and we are waiting for their
answer.
3. Dog Ordinance
a. Councilmember Anderson stated he was receiving calls regarding dogs running
and especially on Monday mornings when the garbage bags are on the curb.
b. Staff stated there was not any money in the budget for increasing the hours
for the day patrol.
4. A.M.M.
a. Councilmember Bastian reported on the A.M.M. and L.M.C. meetings.
Councilmember Juker moved to extend the meeting past the deadline.
Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson,
Juker and Maida.
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Nay - Councilmember Bastian.
ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Williams Pipeline Easements
a. Manager Evans presented the staff report.
b. Mayor Greavu moved to authorize staff to ne otiate
a hold harmless agreemen wi e i iams ipe ine
pipeline ea s, a c.
Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all.
M. ADJOURNMENT
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