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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-08-1998 MINUTCS 0~ MAPJC~X/OOD CITY COUNCIJ oo p M ,Monday, June a,199a Coun~d Chamber:, Mun~~~Pal~uda~ng Meeting Mo. 98-12 ,q. C'AI I Tn nf2D~f2 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. ~ PI ~D~~ n~ A1J-~L NC's C ~~I I C'AI I George F. Rossbach, Mayor Present Sherry Allenspach, Councilmember Present Dale H. Carlson, Councilmember Absent Kevin Kittridge, Councilmember Present Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present D Mpp~l n~MINl1T~~. 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 ~ MPPL~~~AI~~C~NDA. Mayor Rossbach moved to approve the Agenda as amended: L2 Open Space M1 Water Park Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all ~ MPPnINTM~NT~/Pf2~~~NTATInN~ Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint Michael Seeber and Dale Trippler to serve on the Planning Commission through December 2001 and December 2000, respectively 1 6-8-98 Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all G C'DN~~NTAC~NDA. Councilmember Koppen moved, seconded by Councilmember Allenspach; ayes - all, to approvethe Consent Agenda, Items G1 thru G4, as recommended. I. ~ppvova of C~a ims 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: 98-Ob-53 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. 2 6-8-98 4. ~unc~ing f or Kohman Overoo% rar?~ rroject completion ~anc~scaping~ Approved funding for the Kohlman Overlook Park Project completion. 3 6-8-98 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: 98 - 06 - 54 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 4 6-8-98 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: 98 - 06 - 55 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. 5 6-8-98 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: 6 6-8-98 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: 98 - 06 - 56 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. 6-8-98 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 8 6-8-98 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. e c 0 n d e d b Y C 0 u n c i I m e m b e r K 9 6-8-98 I t t r i d e A Y e s A I I e n s p a c h K 0 p p e n Kittridge Nays- Rossbach 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, io 6-8-98 Kittridge 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 11 6-8-98 aren ui of e, i y er 12 6-8-98