HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1998 MINUTCS 0~ MAPJC~X/OOD CITY COUNCIJ
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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 Rossbach.
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George F. Rossbach, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present
Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Absent
Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
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I. Minutes of ~eguar Council Meeting #9a-I I (May 21, 1998
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the minutes of Regular Council Meeting No.
98-11 (May 21, 1998) as corrected.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
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Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the Agenda as amended:
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Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
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Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint Michael Seeber and Dale Trippler to serve on the
Planning Commission through December 2001 and December 2000, respectively
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Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
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Councilmember Koppen moved, seconded by Councilmember Allenspach; ayes - all, to approvethe
Consent Agenda, Items G1 thru G4, as recommended.
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Approved the following claims:
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
$ 40,666.40 Checks #7508-#7516 dated 5-15-98 thru 5-22-98
$ 157,153.74 Checks #37899-#38013 dated 5-26-98
$ 2,878.11 Checks #7517-#7520 dated 5-26-98 thru 5-29-98
$ 273,161.01 Checks #38018-#38104 dated 6-2-98
$ 473,859.26 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL:
$ 292,473.83 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 5-29-98
$ 18,785.36 Payroll Deduction Checks #65668-#65682 dated 5-29-98
$ 311,259.19 Total Payroll
$ 785,118.45 GRAND TOTAL
2. ~ina Payment- S~iman Dvenay ~Dnoject 9]-08~
Approved the following resolution:
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RESOLUTION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City Engineer for the City of Maplewood has determined that Skillman
Avenue-Bittersweet Lane Overlay, City Project 97-08, is complete and recommends acceptance of
the project;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA, that City Project 97-08 is complete and maintenance of these improvements is
accepted by the City. Release of any retainage or escrow is hereby authorized.
3. ~e-establishment of the I Vature Center Donation vnc~esignatec~ Capital ~uEay ~ccount
Authorized re-establishment of the Nature Center Donation Undesignated Capital Outlay
Account.
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4. ~unc~ing f or Kohman Overoo% rar?~ rroject completion ~anc~scaping~
Approved funding for the Kohlman Overlook Park Project completion.
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H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. 7:05 P.M.: AT&T (1905 County Road D East)
Conditional Use Permit
Design Approval
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
conditional use permit and design approval for the AT&T Monopole.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Gary Pierson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
Peter Beck, Representing AT&T Wireless Services
f. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
g. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its
adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ronald L. Mielke, of AT&T Wireless Services, applied for a conditional use permit to
install a 125-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and a related equipment building.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1905 E. County Road D. The legal description is:
LOT 4, BLOCK 1, TOUSLEY COMMERCIAL PARK, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On May 18, 1998, the Planning Commission considered this request and
recommended that the City Council approve it.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on June 8, 1998. City staff published a
notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as
required by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak
and present written statements. The Councl also considered reports and
recommendations of 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.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
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 or air pollution, drainage, water
run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other
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nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would
not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
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.
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.
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.
This conditional use permit is conditioned upon AT&T allowing the co-location of other providers'
telecommunications equipment on the proposed monopole with reasonable lease conditions.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
2. 7:15 P.M.: Hermanson Dental Labs (1055 Highway 36 East)
Conditional Use Permit
Design Approval
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
conditional use permit and design approval for the Hermanson Dental Labs.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Gary Pierson presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following person was heard:
Tom Hermanson, Hermanson Dental
f. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
h. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tom Hermanson, of Hermanson Dental, applied for a conditional use permit to
expand his parking lot, thereby increasing his impervious surface area.
WHEREAS, Section 36-566(a)(2)(4) of the City code allows a maximum impervious surface
area of 60 percent for this property.
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WHEREAS, this permit allows an impervious surface area of the site of 67 percent-seven
percent over that allowed by the code.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1055 E. Highway 36. The legal description is:
That part of the West 171.32 feet of the East 662.32 feet of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section
9, township 29, range 22 lying Northerly of State Trunk Highway No. 36-118, subject to
the right of way of Gervais Avenue over the Northerly 33 feet thereof, according to the
United States Government Survey thereof.
AND
That part of the West 77.20 feet of the East 739.52 feet of the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 9, Township 29, Range 22, lying Northerly of State Trunk Highway No. 36-
118, Ramsey County, Minnesota, according to the United States Government
Survey thereof.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On May 18, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council
approve this permit.
2. On June 8, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing. The City staff
published a notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property
owners. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and
present written statements. The Council also considered reports and
recommendations of the City staff and Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approve 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.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
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 or air pollution, drainage, water
run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or other
nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would
not create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
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.
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.
10. The quality of the adjacent wetland will improve due to the pretreatment of runoff.
Approval is subject to the following conditions:
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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 end. The Council may extend this deadline
for one year.
3. The property owner shall maintain the existing trees and vegetative screening
north of the proposed parking lot.
4. The City Council shall review this permit in one year.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -all
DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, COUNCIL MOVED TO ITEM K1.
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Funding for Northeast Suburban Transit Commission
a. Manager McGuire introduced and presented the specifics of the report.
b. Mayor Rossbach asked if anyone wished to speak before the Council regarding this
matter. No one appeared.
c. Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a budget transfer of $21,510 from the
General Fund contin enc
act fund the Cit of Ma lewood's share for the
Northeast Suburban Transit Commission (NES) contingent upon the other
participating cities, North St. Paul and Oakda e, contributing equal amounts.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach. Ayes -all
RETURN TO H. PUBLIC HEARINGS.
3. 7:33 P.M.: Metcalf Mayflower Billboard (1255 Highway 36 East)
Conditional Use Permit Request
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the
conditional use permit request for the Metcalf Mayflower Billboard.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Alan Metcalf, Metcalf Mayflower, 1255 E. Highway 36
Chris McCarver, Universal Outdoor, 3225 Spring Street NE, Mpls.
e. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Koppen introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption:
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Chris McCarver, of Universal Outdoor, Inc., applied for a conditional use
permit to relocate a billboard on the Metcalf Mayflower property.
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WHEREAS, this permit applies to 1255 E. Highway 36. The legal description is:
BLOCK 19, THE EAST 260 FEET OF BLOCK 20, THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE
EAST 260 FEET OF BLOCK 23, THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF BLOCK 24, ALL IN
CLIFTON ADDITION.
AND
BLOCK 23, EXCEPT THE WEST 400 FEET AND THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF
THE EAST 260 FEET THEREOF, AND BLOCK 24, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 100
FEET THEREOF, ALL IN CLIFTON ADDITION, EXCEPT THE FOLLOWING
PARCELS:
a) THE EAST 353 FEET OF BLOCK24, EXCEPT THE SOUTH 100 FEET
THEREOF, CLIFTON ADDITION; AND,
b) THE NORTH 40 FEET OF BLOCKS 22 AND 24, CLIFTON ADDITION.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
1. On May 26, 1998, the Community Design Review Board recommended thattheCity
Councl deny this permit.
2. The City Council held a public hearing on June 8, 1998. City staff published a
notice in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required
by law. The Council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present
written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of
the City staff and the Community Design Review Board:
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.
3. The use would not depreciate property values.
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 or air pollution, drainage, water run-off, vibration, general
unsightliness, electrical interference or other nuisances.
5. The use would generate only minimal vehicular traffic on local streets and would not
create traffic congestion or unsafe access on existing or proposed streets.
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.
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 property owner removing the billboard from the site at the end of the
existing lease date of January 21, 2008.
Seconded by Mayor Rossbach Ayes -all
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I. AWARD OF BIDS
NONE
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Carey Addition Carey Heights Drive, South of County Road D)
and Use Plan Change (R-1 to R-1S)
Zoning Map Change (R-1 to R-1S)
Preliminary Plat Revision
a. Mayor Rossbach convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the land use
plan change, zoning map change and preliminary plat revision for the Carey
Addition.
b. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Mayor Rossbach opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents.
The following persons were heard:
Robert Cardinal, Representing Calhoun Companies
Rich Pierson, 2920 Carey Heights Drive
Chris Galkent, 2949 Carey Heights Drive
Pam Krahmer, 2999 Carey Heights Drive
e. Mayor Rossbach closed the public hearing.
f. Councilmember Koppen moved to deny the land use plan change for the nine-acre
site for the following reasons:
1. The density would be too high for the area.
2. The terrain is too steep from County Road D up to the first residence.
3. It would not be consistent with existing zoning and land use.
4. The impact of increased densities and small lot sizes are a concern.
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g. Councilmember Kittridge moved to deny the zoning map change resolution for the
nine-acre site for the following reasons:
1. The density would be too high for the area.
2. The terrain is too steep from County Road D up to the first residence.
3. It would not be consistent with existing zoning and land use.
4. The impact of increased densities and small lot sizes are a concern.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes - Allenspach, Kittridge,
Koppen
Nays- Rossbach
h. Councilmember Koppen moved to deny the preliminaryplat revision (date-stamped
June 5, 1998) for the following reasons:
1. The density would be too high for the area.
2. The terrain is too steep from County Road D up to the first residence.
3. It would not be consistent with existing zoning and land use.
4. The impact of increased densities and small lot sizes are a concern.
Seconded by Councilmember Kittridge Ayes -Allenspach, Koppen,
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Nays -Rossbach
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Funding for Northeast Suburban Transit Commission
DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS, ITEM K1 WAS MOVED BACK BETWEEN H2 AND H3ON THE
AGENDA.
2. Establishment of a Park Development Fund Account
a. Manager McGuire introduced the staff report.
b. Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the establishment of a park
development fund account.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Open Space Presentations
Char Wasiluk, 1740 Frank Street
Will Rossbach, 1386 County Road C
Michael Bailey, 1615 South Sterling Street
2. Mayor's Open Space Discussion
Mayor Rossbach moved his discussion on open space from Council Presentations to
Visitor Presentations in hopes of answering questions raised by those individuals who
spoke during Visitor Presentations.
M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Water Park
Councilmember Kittridge requested information regarding a water park at Battle Creek Park
that Ramsey County is building and inquired of staff what role, if any, the City will play in the
planning process.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
1. Storm Damage Update
Public Works Director Haider and Parks and Recreation Director Anderson gave status
reports on storm damage cleanup and requested that Council consider developing a policy
that balances the need for service and the City's resources for future storm cleanup.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Rossbach moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 P.M.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
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