HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-26-2001MINUTES MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
7:00 P.M., Monday, March 26, 2001
Council Chambers, Municipal Building
Meeting No. 01-07
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 Cardinal.
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
Robert Cardinal, Mayor Present
Sherry Allenspach, Councihmember Present
Kenneth V. Collins, Councilmember Present
Marvin C. Koppen, Councilmember Present
Julie A. Wasiluk, Councilmember Present
). APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Councilmember Allenspach moved to approve the minutes of Meeting No. 01-06 (March 12, 2001) as
presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the Ap_enda as amended:
Ml. Animal Licenses
Seconded by Councihnember Wasiluk Ayes -all
F. APPOINTMENTS/PRESENTATIONS:
1. Community Design Review Board Appointment
Appointed Linda Mae Olson to fill the vacancy on the Community Design Review Board which
runs through the end of 2002.
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2. Building.Of~icial
Councilmember Koppen moved to appoint David Fisher as the Building Official for the City of
Maplewood. effective Apri19, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes -all
Approval of Claims
Approved claims.
ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE
$36.00 Checks #53446 dated 3/7/01
$130,005.61 Checks #53447 thru #53510 dated 3/13/01
$95,065.96 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 3/6 thru 3/12/01
$259,500.33 Checks #53511 thru #53582 dated 3/20/01
$152,569.15 Disbursements via debits to checking account dated 3/13 thru 3/19/01
$637,177.05 Total Accounts Payable
PAYROLL
$330,176.03 Payroll Checks and Direct Deposits dated 3/16/01
$26,710.46 Payroll Deduction check #83239 thru #83244 dated 3/16/01
$356,886.49 Total Payroll
$994,063.54 GRAND TOTAL
2. Rejection ofBid -Fire Department
Rejected all bids for the 95' aerial platform apparatus that was approved as part of the fire
referendum. Staff has since seen new tecluiology and equipment that was not available at the
time and would like to redo the specifications and go out for bid in April.
Resolution -Rush Line Task Force
Approved the following resolution naming Kenneth Collins as the city's authorized
representative to the Rush Line Corridor Task Force and Councilmember Wasiluk as an
alternate:
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RESOLUTION O1-03-023
Rush Line Corridor Task Force
WHEREAS, Rush Line corridor is defined as the North State Trunk Highway 61 transportation
corridor from Rush City through St. Paul; and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood is committed to preserving this corridor for the future rail
transit alternatives; and
WHEREAS, The Corridor has significant transportation, safety, and land use issues; and
WHEREAS, There are opportunities for avariety ofmulti-modal short term and long term
transportation improvements in the corridor, including bus improvements, commuter, light and
freight rail, multi use paths and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS); and
WHEREAS, The Rush Line Task Force consists of cities, counties, and towns from St. Paul to
Rush City; and
WHEREAS, The Task Force is considering transit improvements and land use long this corridor;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood wishes to collaboratively plan for multi-modal
transportation improvements to the corridor and for the related land use and development
impacts; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Powers Agreement is in place for the Rush Line Task Force to direct the
consideration of transit improvements and land use along the corridor.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Maplewood ratifies the Joint Powers
Agreement for the Rush Line Comdor Task Force and identifies Kenneth Collins as its
authorized representative and Julie Wasiluk as its alternate representative to participate as a
member of the Task Force.
4. Temporary Gambling Permit - Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Approved a temporary gambling license for Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin
Mary for bingo, pull tabs and a raffle at their annual Spring Festival on May 5, 2001 from 11:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on May 6, 2001 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1725 Kennard Street.
5. Frattalone's Highpoint Ridge Final Plat (Carey Heights Drive and Duluth Street)
Approved the final plat for Frattalone's Highpoint Ridge subject to the following conditions:
1. County recording the deeds, deed restrictions and covenants required by the city.
2. Developer recording with Ramsey County deeds for the following:
a. Any necessary drainage and utility easements.
b. All trail easements within the development.
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6. Park Commission Annual Report
Accepted the Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Report for 2000.
7. License Fees -Aldrich Arena
Approved issuing food establishment licenses in the amount of $277.00 to vendors serving food
at a flea market that will begin in March and continue until early Fall at Aldrich Arena.
8. Purchase of Trailers -Public Works
Approved the purchase of three new tilt trailers for the Public Works Department to replace old,
worn-out, obsolete trailers.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
7:00 P.M. (7:10 P.M.) Easement Vacation -Birch Run Station (Beam Avenue)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Mary Dierich presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Claudia Ryan, Oppidan Investment Company, 5125 County Road 101, Minnetonka, the
Applicant
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution which vacates the unused
public utility easement north of the Beam Avenueright-of-way in the Birch Run Shoppine
Center:
RESOLUTION O1-03-024
EASEMENT VACATION RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ms. Claudia Ryan, representing Oppidan Investment Company, applied for the
vacation of the following-described easement:
The utility easement along the west line of Lots 7 and 8, Block 1, Maplewood Mall
Addition, lying north of the Beam Avenue right-of--way in Section 3, Township 29,
Range 22, Maplewood, Minnesota.
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WHEREAS.;, the history of this vacation is as follows:
On March 5, 2001, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve
this vacation.
On March 26, 2001, the city council held a public hearing. The city staff published a
notice in the Maplewood Review and sent a notice to the abutting property owners. The
council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements.
The council also considered reports and recommendations from the city staff and
planning commission.
WHEREAS, after the city approves this vacation, public interest in the property will go to the following
abutting properties:
EXCEPT PART IN MAPLEWOOD MALL ADD & EXCEPT PART OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE
NE 1/4 DESCRIBED AS: COM AT THE NW CORNER OF SAID SE 1/4 OF NE 1/4 THEN S
00 DEG 26 MIN 21 SEC E 921.54 FEET ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID SE 1/4 OF THE NE
1/4 THE S 89 DEG 16 MIN 25 SEC E 75.37 FT TO PT OF BEGINNING; THEN CONT S 89
DEG 16 MIN 25 SEC E 214.00 FT; THE S 00 DEG 43 MIN 35 SEC W 7.00 FT; THEN S 89
DEG 16 MIN 25 SEC E 350.00 FT; THEN N 00 DEG 43 MIN 35 SEC E 116.00 FT; THEN N
89 DEG 16 MIN 25 SEC W 533.00 FT; THEN N 00 DEG 43 MIN 35 SEC E 82.00 FT; THEN
N 89 DEG 16 MIN 25 SEC W 31.00 FT; THEN S 00 43 MIN 35 SEC W 191.00 FT TO POINT
OF BEGINNING; THE SE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 (SUBJ. TO RD & ESMTS) IN SEC 3 TN 29
RN 22 (PIN 03-29-22-14-0007) and
SUBJECT TO ROAD EXMT; LOT 7 & LOT 8 BLK 1 LYING W OF WIDENED
SOUTHLAWN RD EXCEPT PART LYING ELY & SLY OF FOLLOWING DESCRIBED
LINE BEGAT & A POINT ON S L OF LOT 8 243.4 FT W OF SE CORNER SAID LOT, THE
NLY 361.01 FT THE ELY TO PT 204.87 FT WEST OF EAST LINE OF LOT 8 THEN N
231.69 FT THE EASTERLY 201.15 TO WEST LINE OF SAID WIDENED ROAD & THERE
TERMINATING (PIN:03-29-22-14-0010)
all in Section 3, Township 29, Range 22, Ramsey County, Minnesota
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described vacation
for the following reasons:
1. It is in the public interest.
The city and the adjacent property owners have no plans to build utilities in this location.
The adjacent properties have access to public streets and utilities.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Collins, Koppen
Nays -Councilmember Wasiluk
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2. 7:10 P.M. (7,:17 P.M.) Maplewood Imports Building Addition (2780 Maplewood Drive North)
Conditional Use Permit Revision
Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Boardmember Ananth Shankar presented the Community Design Review Board report.
e. Commissioner Mary Dierich presented the Planning Commission report.
Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following persons were heard:
Greg Madson, Senior Architect for Ryan Companies, Developers for the Applicant
Ralph Sletten, 2747 Clarence Street, Maplewood
Brian Teeters, Project Manager for Ryan Companies, Developers for the Applicant
Doug Mulder, General Manager at Maplewood Imports, the Applicant
g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the followine resolution approving a conditional use
permit revision for Maplewood Imports to enlarge their motor-vehicle repair garage at 2780
North Highwati 61:
RESOLUTION 01-03-025
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ryan Construction Company applied for a conditional use permit revision to add
vehicle-repair space onto an auto dealership building. The addition would be within 350 feet of a
residential lot line.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to Maplewood Imports at 2780 North Highway 61. The legal
description is:
Lots 97, 98 and 99 of GARDENA ADDITIONAL OF RAMSEY COUNTY, Minnesota
together with the west % of vacated English Street lying between the Easterly extension
of the North line of said Lot 97 and Easterly extension of the South line of said Lot 99.
The North 114 feet of Lots 16 and 17, KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION, Ramsey
County, Minnesota.
The Northerly 300 feet of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15, KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW
ADDITION, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
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All that part of the Northeast 1/4 of the South east 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4,
Township 29, Range 22, which lies East of the Easterly right of way of Trunk Highway
No. 61, and North of a line described as follows: Beginning at a point distant 531.75 feet
West and 122 feet South of the Northeast corner of the above-described fraction of
Section 4, thence running Northwesterly at a range of approximately 66 degrees, 28
minutes, from said point 107 feet, more or less to a point on the Easterly right of way line
of said Highway No. 61, which said point is 90 feet Southwesterly from the point of
intersection of said Easterly right of way line with the North line of said quarter-quarter-
quarter section line except that part platted as KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION.
The North one-half of Lot Twelve (12) of KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION,
Ramsey County, Minnesota together with that part of vacated English Street lying within
the SE 1/4 of Section 4, Township 29, Range 22 and lying between the Easterly
extension of the North line of Lot 12, KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION, and the
Easterly extension of the South line of the North'/~ of Lot 12, KOHLMAN'S
LAKEVIEW ADDITION.
The North 300 feet of Lot Thirteen (13) of KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION,
Ramsey County, Minnesota.
The North Half (N %2) of Lot Eighteen (18), KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION,
Ramsey County, Minnesota, according to the recorded plat thereof, together with an
easement for ingress and egress over the West 10 feet of the South Half of Lot Eighteen
(18), KOHLMAN'S LAKEVIEW ADDITION, Ramsey County, Minnesota.
The North 335.00 feet of Lots 73 and 74, GARDENA ADDITION to Ramsey County,
Minnesota; and the East 40 feet of English Street, vacated, lying between the Westerly
extensions across said street of the North line of Lot 74 and the South line of the North
335.00 feet of Lot 74, all in GARDENA ADDITION to Ramsey County, Minnesota.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On March 5, 2001, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve
this permit.
2. On March 26, 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.
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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.
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. There would not be a significant affect on the development of the pazcel as zoned.
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 started within one year of council approval or the
permit shall end. The council may extend this deadline for one year.
3. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
The property owner shall submit an annual report to staff on the sump catch basin
effectiveness and maintenance activities.
5. The property owner shall not park on the grass or landscaped areas.
Seconded by Councihnember Koppen Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Collins, Koppen
Nays - Councilmember Wasiluk
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Councilmerber Collins moved to approve the plans date-stamped February 20. 2001 for the
buildin~pansion at Maplewood Imports, 2780 North Highway 61. Approval is subject to the
nroperty owner doing the following
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. The applicant shall submit the following to staff for approval before obtaining a building
permit:
a. Grading, drainage, erosion control and utility plans.
b. Aphotometric-lighting plan if there would be any new site lights installed. This
plan shall comply with city lighting code.
c. A screening plan for any new roof-top equipment that would be installed that
would be visible to residential neighbors.
The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Paint any new roof-top mechanical equipment that may be placed on the proposed
addition. Paint must match the color of the building. Any new roof-mounted
equipment visible to adjacent residential property shall be screened.
b. Aim or shield any new site lights so they are not a nuisance to neighbors.
c. The exterior materials uid color of the addition shall match the existing building.
4. Keep the trash storage and dumpster areas clean and picked up. If a problem develops,
the city may require additional dumpster space and/or an enclosure at the time of future
conditional use permit reviews.
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.
b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required
work. The amount shall be 150% of the cost of the unfinished work.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Collins, Koppen
Nays -Councilmember Wasiluk
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3. 7:20 P.M. (7:39 P.M.) University Auto Sales (1145 Highway 36 East)
Conditional Use Permit Revision
Design Approval
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a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Commissioner Mary Dierich presented the Planning Commission report.
e. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Steve Thorson, Attorney for University Auto Sales and Leasing, the Applicant
Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approvine a conditional use
permit for used car sales at 1145 E. Highway 36:
RESOLUTION O1-03-026
CONDITIONAL U5E PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hossein Aghamirzai, of University Auto Sales and Leasing, applied for a
conditional use permit to be allowed to operate a used car sales business.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to property located at 1145 E. Highway 36. The legal
description is:
THE WEST 210 FEET OF THE EAST 480 FEET OF BLOCK 21, CLIFTON
ADDITION, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, SUBJECT TO STATE HIGHWAY
NO.36/118, AND STATE HIGHWAY NO.61/1.
WHEREAS, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On March 5, 2001, the planning commission recommended that the city council approve
this permit.
2. On March 26, 2001, 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 based on the building and site plans. The city approved this permit
because:
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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 runoff, 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.
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.
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 use 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 site shall be kept in neat and orderly condition. The applicant shall observe the
striping pattern and not crowd the site by placing additional vehicles on the site beyond
what can be parked in the striped parking spaces. The drive aisles shall be kept clear of
vehicles. Tlrere shall be no parking on the grass or landscaped areas.
5. There shall be no vehicle delivery or transport/trailer unloading along the street. This
activity shall be kept on site.
6. Outdoor storage of any new or used materials other than vehicles shall be prohibited
unless such materials can be fully concealed within a screening enclosure. The design
and placement of any such enclosure shall be subject to staff approval.
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7. The.hours of operation of this used car lot shall be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. The car lot shall be closed on Sunday.
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8. There shall not be any car servicing or maintenance on the site except for minor work
such as battery replacement, minor clean up and spot washing. Mechanical repairs and
vehicle servicing such as oil changes are not allowed.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach, Collins,
Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Mayor Cardinal
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the site plan date-stamped January 31, 2001 for a
used-car sales operation at 1145 E. Highway 36 based on the findings required by the code and
subject to the applicant compl~g with the following conditions:
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Provide the following for staff approval:
a. Revise the site plan to show parking spaces to be 9'/z-foot-wide as code requires.
There shall also be two handicap-accessible parking spaces that are striped
according to ADA specifications. The ADA requires eight-foot-wide spaces with
an eight-foot-wide cross-hatched loading space between them.
b. A plan for a trash dumpster enclosure for outside trash containers if used (code
requirement). This plan must show the placement and design of the enclosure.
Trash enclosures must have a 100 percent opaque closeable gate. Enclosures
must be of a material that matches or is compatible with the building.
c. A plan for parking lot repair. The applicant shall work with staff who shall
determine the extent of repairs needed after the snow melts. The repairs could
range from patching if needed to full overlay.
3. Complete or provide the following:
a. Install handicap-parking signs for the handicap-parking spaces.
b. A trash dumpster enclosure for any outside trash containers if used.
c. Stripe the parking lot at 9'/~-foot-wide spaces with two eight-foot-wide handicap-
accessibleparking spaces with an adjacent eight-foot-wide loading space.
d. Parking lot repair as determined by staff.
e. Repair or remove the fence.
f. Scrape and repaint the building fascia.
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4. The applicant shall obtain building permits from the city for any interior work on the
building.
5. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes - Councilmembers Allenspach, Collins,
Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Mayor Cardinal
4. 7:30 P.M. (7:50 P.M.) AT&T Monopole (1681 Cope Avenue)
Conditional Use Permit
Design Approval
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Boardmember Ananth Shankar presented the Community Design Review Board report.
e. Commissioner Mary Dierich presented the Planning Commission report.
f Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. The
following person was heard:
Julie Townsend, representing AT&T Wireless, the Applicant
g. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councihnember Koppen moved to adopt the following resolution approvine a conditional use
permit to allow up to a 125-foot-tall communications monopole and related e ui ment:
RESOLUTION O1-03-027
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Ms. Julie Townsend, representing AT & T Wireless, applied for a conditional use
permit to install up to a 125-foot-tall telecommunications monopole and equipment building.
WHEREAS, this permit applies to the property at 1681 Cope Avenue. The legal description is:
Subject to avenue, highway and easements and vacated street accruing, the following:
except the east 150 feet of Lot 1 and except the east 150 feet of South 73.3 feet of Lot 2;
Lots 1 thru Lot 4, Bronsons Subdivision. (PIN 10-29-22-41-0016)
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WHEREAS,,, the history of this conditional use permit is as follows:
On March 19, 2001, the planning commission considered this request and recommended
that the city approve the request, subject to the staff recommendation.
2. The city council held a public hearing on March 26, 2001. City staff published a notice
in the paper and sent notices to the surrounding property owners as required by law. The
council gave everyone at the hearing a chance to speak and present written statements.
The council also considered reports and recommendations of the city staff and planning
commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city council approve the above-described
conditional use permit because:
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 proposedstreets.
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 plans as approved by the city, including the location of
the lease site. The director of community development may approve minor changes to
the approved plan. The applicant shall verify the location of the property lines and
existing site features around the lease area with a certificate of survey.
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2. The.~pplicant shall prepare and follow a landscape and screening plan that would help to
hide the base area of the proposed facility.
3. 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.
4. The city council shall review this permit in one year.
The applicant or owner shall allow the co-location of other providers'
telecommunications equipment on the proposed tower with reasonable lease conditions.
6. Any antenna that is not used for a year shall be deemed abandoned and the city may
require that it be removed.
The applicant or AT&T shall post a bond or other guarantee with the city to ensure proper
removal of the antenna and monopole and the restoration of the site. The
applicant/developer may provide a copy of the lease indicating a guarantee of the removal
of the monopole and related equipment with the end of the lease as a substitute for the
financial guarantee.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councilmembers
Allenspach, Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Councilmember Collins
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the site and design nlans for up to a 125-foot-tall
telecommunications monopole and equipment buildin oig i the property at 1681 Cope Avenue
based on the findings required by code and subject to the applicant doing the following
1. Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued permits for this project.
2. Before the city issues a building permit, city staff must approve the following:
(a) A certificate of survey for the project area that shows the proposed new
construction, the location of the property lines and existing site features around
the proposed lease area. The proposed monopole and equipment building shall be
at least five feet from the property lines. The site plan shall be subject to city staff
approval.
(b) The applicant shall prepare a landscape and screening plan that would help to hide
the base area of the proposed facility.
(c) A grading and drainage plan for the project site.
(d) The plans for the equipment building. AT&T may use their standard aggregate
finish building but the color shall closely match the color of the Sheet Metal
Workers building.
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3. The color of the proposed equipment building shall be submitted to city staff for
approval.
4. The monopole shall be light gray.
Before final inspection of and use of this facility, the applicant shall install the required
landscaping following the approved plan. If the required landscaping or trees are not
installed by the completion of the tower, the city shall require the applicant to provide a
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 within six weeks of occupancy.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councihnembers
Allenspach, Koppen, Wasiluk
Nays -Councilmember Collins
7:40 P.M. (8:00 P.M.) NURP Pond Ordinance Amendment (First Reading)
a. Mayor Cardinal convened the meeting for a public hearing.
b. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
c. Community Development Director Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
d. Mayor Cardinal opened the public hearing, calling for proponents or opponents. No one
came forward.
e. Mayor Cardinal closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Collins moved to approve the first reading of the following ordinance amendine
the city code b a~g the Nationwide Urban Runoff Proeram design criteria for
op nds:
ORDINANCE NO. 811
AN ORDINANCE OF MAPLEWOOD, RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA, AMENDING THE
CITY CODE BY ADDING THE NATIONWIDE URBAN RUNOFF PROGRAM (NURP)
DESIGN CRITERIA FOR PONDS
The Maplewood City Council approves the following changes to the Maplewood Code of
Ordinances:
Section 1. This section changes the following parts of the Maplewood City Code:
(Additions have been underlined and deletions are crossed out.)
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Section 9-193. Generally.
(fit Where feasible, all new storm water detention ponds shall be designed and
constructed to meet the Nationwide Urban Runoff Pro rgram (NiJRPI design
criteria of removing at least sixty (601 percent of the phosphorous. The en ig Weer
or desi . np er may use the Walker nondnet model or the Pitt pond model when
designing storm water ponds ~s noted by the Minnesota Pollution Control
Agencv (MPCA Protecting Water Quality in Urban Areas manual2 The
apnlicant or applicant's engineer shall provide the city engineer with the
necessary calculations to verifypond design.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect after the city council approves it and the official
newspaper publishes it.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen Ayes -all
L AWARD OF BIDS
None
J. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. AutoZone Parking Reduction Authorization (749 Century Avenue North)
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staffreport.
b. Director of Community Development Coleman presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve a parking waiver for the proposed AutoZone to have
four spaces fewer than the code allows. This exception allows the applicant flexibility i~ng
out the site plan. This waiver would require at least 24 parking aces which is reasonable for a
building this size.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the architectural plans, date-stamped January 18,
2001 and the revised site plan date-stamped March 19, 2001 for the proposed AutoZone auto
Harts store, 749 N. Century Avenue. Approval is subject to the applicant complying with the
following conditions:
Repeat this review in two years if the city has not issued a building permit for this
project.
2. Before getting a building permit, the applicant shall:
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a. „,, Submit grading, drainage, utility and erosion control plans to the city engineer for
approval. The plans shall address the concerns and issues outlined by Chris
Cavett in his report dated February 12, 2001.
b. Submit revised building elevations which substitute the single-score concrete
block with face brick on all sides of the building. The applicant shall also submit
a screening design for roof-top mechanical equipment that would be visible by
residential neighbors. Staff shall review these revisions.
c. Submit a revised landscape plan for staff approval providing for plantings in the
15-foot setback area, a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees behind the building
and sod in all turf areas, not seed.
d. Submit a revised fence design for staff approval that uses cedar instead of treated
wood. The applicant shall coordinate their fence design with the neighbor to the
north to take their existing screening fence into account. The revised fence shall
be set back 20 feet from the front lot line so not to obstruct driver visibility. The
revised fence design shall be considered part of the landscape plan and shall be
subject to review board approval.
e. Submit a photometric plan showing the light spread from lighting fixtures. There
shall not be any lights behind the building. The lighting fixtures used shall be the
type that have recessed bulbs and lenses.
Obtain an access permit from MnDOT for the proposed driveway access and for
stormwater flow within their system. The applicant shall also follow MnDOT's
requirements for closing the northerly A&W driveway opening. This old opening
shall be curbed over and the ground restored.
g. Obtain a parking reduction from the city council to have four fewer spaces than
the code requires.
3. The applicant shall complete the following before occupying the building:
a. Install ahandicap-parking sign for each handicap-parking space and a stop sign at
the driveway exit.
b. Provide continuous concrete curb and gutter around the parking lot and
driveways. This includes the area of any future driveway connection to the lot to
the south.
c. Paint the roof-top mechanical equipment to match the building color if the units
are visible. (code requirement) The applicant must also screen the roof-top
equipment from residential neighbors' views.
d. Construct the trash dumpster enclosure using the same materials and color as the
building. This enclosure shall have a 100 percent opaque gate. The gate material
shall be cedar to match the screening fence.
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e~ ..,;, Install an in-ground lawn irrigation system for all landscaped areas (code
requirement) except for the ponding area behind the building.
f. Provide site-security lighting as required by the code. The light source, including
the lens covering the bulb, shall be concealed so not to cause any nuisance to
drivers or neighbors.
g. Properly close the old A&W driveway opening with curbing and ground
restoration, subject to MnDOT requirements.
4. If any required work is not done, the city may allow temporary occupancy if:
a. The work is not essential to the public health, safety or welfare.
b. The city receives a cash escrow or an irrevocable letter of credit for the required
work. The amount shall be 150 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 if the building is occupied in the spring or
summer.
5. Signs are not included in this approval. The applicant shall submit sign proposals to staff
for review.
6. All work shall follow the approved plans. The director of community development may
approve minor changes.
Seconded by Councilmember Collins Ayes -all
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. South Service Office Study
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Council asked that staff renew the lease for the South Maplewood Office for another six months.
Council also asked that staff monitor usage of this facility and explore what the costs would be
for a permanent facility.
2. Project 00-04, Tilsen South Neighborhood Streets
A. Approve Plans and Advertise for Bids
B. Order Preparation of Assessment Roll
C. Order Assessment Hearing
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
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Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution approvingplans and advertising
for bids for the Tilsen South Neighborhood Street Improvements. Project 00-04:
RESOLUTION 01-03-028
APPROVING PLANS AND ADVERTISING FOR BIDS
WHEREAS, pursuant to resolution passed by the city council on February 12, 2001, plans and
specifications for the Tilsen South Neighborhood Street Improvements, City Project 00-04,
have been prepared by (or under the direction of) the city engineer, who has presented such plans
and specifications to the council for approval,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA:
1. Such plans and specifications, acopy of which are attached hereto and made a part
hereof, are hereby approved and ordered placed on file in the office of the city clerk.
2. The city clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted in the official paper and in the
Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement
under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published
twice, at least ten days before the date set for bid opening, shall specify the work to be
done, shall state that bids will be publicly opened and considered by the council at 10:00
a.m., on the 20th day of April, 2001, at the city hall and that no bids shall be considered
unless sealed and filed with the clerk and accompanied by a certified check or bid bond,
payable to the City of Maplewood, Minnesota for five percent of the amount of such bid.
3. The city clerk and city engineer are hereby authorized and instructed to receive, open, and
read aloud bids received at the time and place herein noted, and to tabulate the bids
received. The council will consider the bids, and the award of a contract, at the regular
city council meeting of April 23, 2001.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Councilmember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution ordering_preoaration of
assessment roll for the Tilsen South Neighborhood Street Improvements. Project 00-04:
RESOLUTION 01-03-029
ORDERING PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL
WHEREAS, the city clerk and city engineer have received bids for the improvement of the
Tilsen South Neighborhood Streets, City Project 00-04.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA that the city clerk and city engineer shall forthwith calculate the proper amount to
be specially assessed for such improvement against every assessable lot, piece or parcel of land
abutting on the streets affected, without regard to cash valuation, as provided by law, and they
shall file a copy of such proposed assessment in the city office for inspection.
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FURTHER, the clerk shall, upon completion of such proposed assessment notify the council
thereof.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
Councihnember Collins moved to adopt the following resolution ordering assessment hearing for
the Tilsen South Neighborhood Street hnprovements. Project 00-04:
RESOLUTION 01-03-030
ORDERING ASSESSMENT ROLL HEARING
WHEREAS; the clerk and the engineer have, at the direction of the council, prepared an
assessment roll for the construction of Tilsen South Neighborhood Street Improvement, City
Project 00-04, and the said assessment is on file in the office of the city clerk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD,
MINNESOTA:
1. A hearing shall be held on the 23rd day of April, 2001, at the city hall at 7 p. m. to pass
upon such proposed assessment and at such time and place all persons owning property
affected by such improvement will be given an opportunity to be heard with reference to
such assessment.
2. The city clerk is hereby directed to cause a notice of the hearing on the proposed
assessment to be published in the official newspaper, at least two weeks prior to the
hearing, and to mail notices to the owners of all property affected by said assessment.
The notice of hearing shall state the date, time and place of hearing, the general nature of
the improvement the area to be assessed, that the proposed assessment roll is on file with
the clerk and that written or oral objections will be considered.
Seconded by Councilmember Allenspach Ayes -all
I-494/Highway 61 Reconstruction Project -Resolution Approving Preliminary Project Layout
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. Director of Public Works Ahl presented the specifics of the report.
Councilmember Allenspach moved to adopt the following resolution approving the preliminary
layout as requested by MnDOT for the I-494/Highway 61 Reconstruction Project:
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RESOLUTION 01-03-022
V RESOLUTION FOR LAYOUT APPROVAL
WHEREAS, the Commissioner of the Deparhnent of Transportation has prepared a preliminary
layout for the improvement of a part of Interstate 494 and Trunk Highway Number 61 within the
corporate limits of the City of Maplewood, from the Wakota Bridge within the City of Newport
to Lake Road, within the City of Woodbury; and seeks approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, said preliminary layouts are on file in the Office of the Department of
Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, being marked, labeled, and identified as I-494/Highway
61 Reconstruction project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said preliminary layouts for the improvement of
said Trunk highway within the corporate limits be and hereby are approved.
Seconded by Councilmember Koppen
Ayes -Mayor Cardinal, Councihnembers
Allenspach, Collins, Koppen
Nays -Councilmember Wasiluk
4. Intoxicating Liquor License -Goodrich Golf Course -Bernard Diebel
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report and presented the specifics of the
report.
Councilmember Koppen moved to approve the intoxicating_liquorlkense application from
Bernard Diebel for Goodrich Golf Course at 1820 Van Dyke Street North.
Seconded by Councilmember Wasiluk Ayes =all
5. Ramsey County Election Task Force -Purchase of Election Equipment
a. City Manager Fursman introduced the staff report.
b. City Clerk Guilfoile presented the specifics of the report.
Mayor Cardinal suggested that staff invite all of the election judges to a meeting, and possibly
put a notice in the Maplewood In Motion, so that they can express their election concerns.
L. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS
1. Several residents from Concordia Arms, 2030 Lydia Avenue, said that they are concerned about
traffic trying to take a left turn onto White Bear Avenue from Lydia Avenue and want a left turn
arrow put in at that intersection. Don Hahn, Manager of Concordia Arms, said that this
intersection is dangerous for anyone trying to make a left hand turn. Mr. Hahn also said that
there should be more time to walk across White Bear Avenue, especially for seniors and the
hazidicapped. Council directed staff to work with the County on this.
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M. COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS
1. Animal Licenses -Mayor Cardinal said he was asked if senior citizens can get a discount on cat
and dog licenses. Council asked staff to take a look at this.
N. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATIONS
None
O. ADJOURNMENT
Councilmember Collins moved to adjourn the meetin,e at 9:08 P.M.
Seconded by Councihnember Wasiluk Ayes -all
Karen E. Guilfoile, City Clerk
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