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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.22.88 MINUTES OF MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL 7:00 P.M., Monday, August 22, 1988 Council Chambers, Municipal Building Meeting No. 88-20 A. CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the City Council of Maplewood, Alinnesota, was held in the Council Chambers, Municipal Building, and was called to order at 7:24 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 George F. Rossbach, Councilmember Present C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of Meeting No. 88-12 (June 13, 1988) Councilmember Anderson Anderson moved that the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-12 (June 13, 1988) be approved as corrected: Page 1, E-A-1 c "Councilmember Bastian" Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Juker. Councilmember Rossbach abstained. 2. Minutes of Meeting No. 88-14 (June 27,.1988) Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of Meeting No. 88-14 as submitted. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Councilmember Bastian moved to approve the Agenda as amended: 1. Elm Tree Update 2. Motorcycle Ordinance 3. Cable 4. Payment of Taxes by other Communities to Ramsey County 5. Harvest Park 6. Add I-16 - Atchison Settlement Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 8/22 E. CONSENT AGENDA Council removed Item E-4 to become I-17. Councilmemtier Anderson moved, seconded by Councilmember Bastian, Ayes - all, to approve the Consent Agenda Items 1 through 3 as recommended i. Approval of Claims Approved the following claims: Accounts Payable: i $198,086.21 Checks #7991 - #8024 Dated 08-01-88 thru - 08-08-88 $ 73,946.15 Checks #3792 - #3884 Dated 08-22-88 $272,032.36 Total per attached voucher/check register (1,615.50) Less voided checks #3856 and #3872 $270,416.86 Total Accounts Payable Payroll• $158,862.31 Payroll Checks $ 29,378.72 Payroll Deductions $188,241.03 Total Payroll $458,657.89 GRAND TOTAL 2. Final Plat: Southwinds of Maplewood 2nd Addition Approved the Southwinds of Maplewood 2nd Addition final plat to create two lots, but hold the signing of the plat until a deed is submitted to satisfy condition nine. "9. Thirty-foot-wide street right-of-way shall be shown on the final plat west of a perpendicular to the Beebe Road right- of-way along the north line of Lot Five to provide access to the school district administration building." 3. Final Plat: Parkway Terrace 3rd Addition Approved the Parkway Terrace 3rd Addition final plat for nine single dwelling lots. - 2 - 8/22 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 7:00 P.M., Holloway Avenue a. Plan Amendment (4 Votes) b. Street Vacation 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the proposal to vacate the south half of Holloway Avenue between Furness Street and Beebe Road and for approval of a plan amendment to vacate a portion of Holloway Avenue between North-St. Paul Road and McKnight Road which is designated as a "major collector street" in the comprehensive plan. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. 4. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission report. 5. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. The following were heard: Fred Valencour, 2104 E. Cowern, wished the street to go through Bob Engwer, the petitioner, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 6. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 7. Councilmember Rossbach moved to take no action. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. 7:10 P.M., Variance, 1927 Flandrau (Hensley) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of F. Dean and Patricia Hensley, 1927 Flandrau Street, for a lot area variance of 2,700 square feet for a corner lot and a variation from the subdivision code is required. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mrs. Patricia Hensley, the applicant Mr. Richard Miller, 1923 Flandrau f. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. None were heard. - 3 - 8/22 g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-8-132 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood initiated a rezoning from R-1 to R-2 for the following-described property: The easterly 150 feet of the north half of Lot 1, Block 2, Garden Acres. This property is also known as 1927 Flandrau Street, 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 15, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said rezoning be approved. 3. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on August 22, 1988, to consider this rezoning. Notice thereof was published and mailed pursuant to law. All persons present at said hear- ing were given an opportunity to be heard and present written statements. The Council also considered reports and recommenda- tions of-the City Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEW00D CITY COUNCIL that the above-described rezoning be approved on the basis of the following find- ings 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 conveni- ences of the community, where applicable and the public welfare. 4. The proposed change would have no negative effect upon the logical, efficient, and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and schools. 5. The lot would appear to meet the R-1 area standard, since a home could not be built on the 71 feet of land to the west of the R-2 zone. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. - 4 - 8/22 g. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: 88-8-133 WHEREAS, F. Dean and Patricia Hensley applied for a code variation for the following-described property: The north half of Lot 1, Block 2, Garden Acres. This property is also known as 1927 Flandrau Street, Maplewood. WHEREAS, Section 30-8 of the Maplewood Code of Ordinances prohibits double-frontage lots, except where topographic or other conditions ren- der subdividing otherwise unreasonable. WHEREAS, the applicant is proposing a double-fnantage lot. WHEREAS, the procedural history of this variation is as follows: 1. This variance was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on August 15, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said variance be approved. 2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on August 22, 1988, to consider this variance. 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 state- ments. The Council also considered reports and recommendations of the City Staff and Planning Commission. NOW, THEREOFE, 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 unusual L-shaped pattern of the proposed lot is unique. 2. No home would be built on the lot. 3. The intent of the ordinance would be met. There would be no homes facing the wrong direction. 4. There would be no adverse effect on the neighborhood. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Code .Amendment - BC (M) District - Auto Service a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of GP-BAJR, Inc., to amend the BC (M) zoning district to allow an Auto Service Center as a conditional use. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 5 - 8/22 c. Director of Community Deveopment Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission report. e. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. None were heard. f. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. g. Councilmember Anderson moved to table. .Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. 4. 7:30 P.M., 2829-47 White Bear Avenue a. Plan Amendment (4 Votes) b. Rezoning (4 Votes) c. Conditional Use Permit 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of GP-BAJR, InG., for a plan amendment from LSC, limited service commercial, to SC, service commercial, for all three properties; rezoning from LBC, limited business commercial, to BC (M) business commercial modified for 2829 White Bear Ave- nue; a conditional use permit for all three lots to operate a limited automobile service center. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. 4. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission report. 5. Mr. Gene Peterson, one of the owners, spoke on behalf of the proposal. 6. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Bill Engleman, representing property owner, Ernest Radatz Elana Palace, the listing agent Bob Anderson, owner of property on Radatz Robert Heinbuch, 2847 White Bear Avenue Don Schoenberger, representing his mother, Esther Schoenberger, 2811 White Bear Avenue Gene Tschida 7. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. - 6 - 8/22 8. Councilmember Anderson moved to refer Item 4-b Rezoning to the Planning commission. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Juker. 9. Councilmember Bastian moved to table Item 4-c, Conditional use permit indefinitely and to table Item 4-a plan amendment until such time as it is brought before the Council again. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach. Nay - Councilmember Juker. 5. 7:40 P.M., Conditional Use Permit: 1055 Highway 36 (Hermanson Dental Lab) a. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Hermanson Dental Laboratories for approval of a conditional use permit to construct a 413 x 76 foot addition onto the west side of the building. b. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. c. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. d. Board Member Anitzberger presented the Community Design Review Board report. e. Commissioner Bob Cardinal presented the Planning Commission recommenda- tion. f. Mayor Greavu called for proponents and opponents. None were heard. g. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. h. Councilmember Bastian introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-8-134 WHEREAS, Krech, O'Brien, Mueller and Wass, Inc., initiated a condi- tional use permit to construct an addition onto a dental laboratory struc- ture at the following-described property: That part north of STH 36-118, of W 248.52 feet, of E 739.52 feet, of SW 1/4 (subject to road and easement of Sec. 9, Tn 29, Rn 22.) This property is also known as 1055 East Highway 36, Maplewood; - 7 - 8/22 WHEREAS, the procedural history of this conditional use permit is as follows: 1. This conditional use permit was reviewed by the Maplewood Planning Commission on August 1, 1988. The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that said permit be approved. 2. The Maplewood City Council held a public hearing on August 22, 1988. 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL that the above-described conditional use permit be approved on the basis of the fol- lowing 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 detri- mental to the public health, safety or general welfare. 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 potential surrounding land uses, due to the noises, glare, smoke, dust, odor, fumes, water pollution, water run-off, vibration, general unsightliness, electrical interference or 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 prop- erties. 7. The use would be serviced by essential public services, such as streets, police, fire protection, utilities, schools and parks. 8. 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. Approval is subject to adherence to the site plan, dated July 12, 1988, unless a change is approved by the City's Community Design Review Board. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. - 8 - 8/22 6: 7:50 P.M., Chesterwood Two Second Addition a. Rezoning (4 Votes) b. Preliminary Plat 1. Mayor Greavu convened the meeting for a public hearing regarding the request of Garet M. Bros for approval of a rezoning from R-l, single dwelling residential to R-2, double dwelling residential fcr two proposed double dwellings and approval of a preliminary plat to create two double dwelling lots along McKnight Road. 2. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 3. Director of Community Development Olson presented the specifics. 4. Mayor Greavu called for proponents. The following were heard: Mr. Garet Bros, the applicant. 5. Mayor Greavu called for opponents. The following were heard: Denise Howard, 2254 Matterhorn Lane Karl Maidment, 824 S. McKnight road Resident, 2297 Timber Trail Resident, 2276 Timber Trail Resident 2276 Timber Trail Bob Greer, 2284 Timber Trail 6. Mayor Greavu closed the public hearing. 7. Councilmember Anderson moved to deny the rezoning. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 8. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Chesterwood Two Second Addition preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: a. Rededication of the ponding easement on the proposed southerly parcel as it presently exists on Outlot A. b. Dedication of a ten-foot-wide drainage easement across both parcels from north to south, subject to the City Engineer's approval. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. G. AWARD OF BIDS 1. Park Improvement Project 88-2P a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 9 - 8/22 b. Director of Parks and Recreation Department Bob Odegard presented the specifics of the bids. c. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-8-135 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Enebak Construction Company in the amount of $518,070 is the most responsible bid for general site construction at Playcrest Neighborhood Park, Hazelwood Soccer Complex, Geranium Neighborhood Park and Sherwood Neighborhood Park Project 88-2P 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 Anderson. Ayes - all. d. Councilmember Rossbach introduced the following r~sQlu€lon.and moved. its adoption• 88-5- 136 WHEREAS, the City of Maplewood adopted a development program for the Tax Increment Development District No. 1, and WHEREAS, investment of tax increment bond proceeds within the capital projects fund has resulted in an unappropriated surplus balance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MAPLEWOOD that Section 1.10 of the development program, regarding park and open space to be created, is hereby modified to include the following: (d) the improvement of Sherwood Park located at Hazelwood and Cope Avenues. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. Ferndale Storm Sewer, Project 87-20 a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Public Works Haider presented the specifics of the bids. c. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-8-137 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, that the bid of Meyer Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $28,420.90 is the lowest responsible bid for the construction of Ferndale Street Storm Sewer, City Project 87-20, 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. - 10 - 8/22 Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach Nay - Councilmember Bastian. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. C.D.R.B. Appeal: Finamart: (2168 White Bear Avenue) a. Mayor Greavu moved to table this Item H-1 until 10:00 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 2. McKnight Road Phase 2, Project 87-04 (Public Hearing tabled 8-8-88) a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Juker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88 - 8 138 WHEREAS, after due notice of public hearing on the construction of roadway and utilities on McKnight Road, Larpenteur Avenue to S.T.H. 36, Gity Project 87-04, a hearing on said improvement in accordance with the notice duly given was duly held on August 8, 1988, and the Council has heard all persons desiring to be heard on the matter and has fully considered the same; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That it is advisable, expedient and necessary that the City of Maplewood construct roadway and utilities on McKnight _ Road, Larpenteur Avenue to S.T.H. 36, City Project 87-04, as described in the notice of hearing thereof, and orders the same to be made. 2. The execution of Cooperative Agreement Number 88005 with Ramsey County is hereby approved and authorized. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach. Nay - Councilmember Bastian. I. NEW BUSINESS 1. Schedule for 1989 Budget Meeting a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 11 - 8/22 b. Councilmember Anderson moved to establish the dates of September 19 1988 and September 21, 1988 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., to discuss the 1989 Budget and that a public hearing on the 1989 Budget be held Monday October 3 1988 at 7:00 P.M. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - all. 2. Code Amendment: Setbacks to Residential Zones (First Reading). a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Devleopment Olson presented the specifics of the proposed ordinance. c. Councilmember Bastian moved to approve first reading of an ordinance amend- . ing the code to establish setbacks to residentially zoned lands and instructed Staff to review other- communities regarding the conditional use permit conditions Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes - all. 3. Code amendment: Single Dwelling Lot Width (First Meeting) a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Director of Community Devleopment Olson presented the specifics of the proposal. c. Commissioner Cardinal presented the Planning Commission recommendation. d. Councilmember Rossbach moved first reading of an ordinance amending the code to allow selected substandard width lots of record to be used as single dwelling home sites. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Bastian and Rossbach. Nay - Councilmember Juker. 4. McKnight Road Phase III, Project 87-OS a. No parking resolution 1. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. 2. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88 - 8 - 139 WHEREAS, the County has planned the improvement of McKnight Road (CSAH 68) from Conway Avenue to 1200 feet north of Stillwater Road; and - 12 - 8/22 WHEREAS, the County will be expending. County state aid highway funds (SAP 62-668-26) on the improvement of said street; and WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum standards as previously adopted for such County state aid streets and that approval of the proposed construction as a County state aid street project must, therefore, be conditioned on certain parking restrictions; and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions, that would be a neces- sary prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a County state aid project in the City, has been determined. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City requests the County to restrict the parking of motor vehicles on the east side of McKnight Road from Conway Avenue to Minnehaha Avenue. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 3. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-8- 140 WHEREAS, the County has planned the improvement of McKnight Road (CSAH 68) from Conway Avenue to 1200 feet north of Stillwater Road; and WHEREAS, the County will be expending County state aid highway funds (SAP 62-668-26) on the improvement of said street; and WHEREAS, said improvement does not conform to the approved minimum standards as previously adopted for such County state aid streets and that approval of the proposed construction as a County state aid street project must, therefore, be conditioned on certain parking restrictions; and WHEREAS, the extent of these restrictions, that would be a necessary prerequisite to the approval of this construction as a County state aid project in the City, has been determined. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City requests the County to restrict the parking of motor vehicles on both sides of McKnight Road from Stillwater Road to 1500 feet south of Maryland Avenue. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. b. Authorized M.S.A. Off-System Transfer 1. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. - 13 - 8/22 2. Councilmember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption• 88-8- 141 WHEREAS, it hsa been deemed necessary for the City of Maplewood to fund. required utility reconstruction on State Trunk Highway 5 from McKnight Road to approximately 1200 feet east within the limits of said municipality, and WHEREAS, said construction project has been identified by the Commissioner of Transportation as MSA Project Number 128-010-03. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA that we hereby authorize appropriation of $30,000.00 from our municipal state aid funds to apply toward the construction of said project and request the Commissioner of Transportation to approve this authorization. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 5. Four-Way Stop Maryland-Ferndale a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Councilmember Anderson moved to authorize Staff to establish four-way stop signs at the intersection of Maryland Avenue and Ferndale Street. Seconded by Mayor Greavu. Ayes - all. 6. Joint Use Sanitary Sewer Maintenance Agreement with St. Paul a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report. b. Mayor Greavu authorized execution of the revised ioint use sanitary sewer maintenance agreement. Seconded by Councilmember Anderson. Ayes- all. H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (Continued) 1. C.D.R.B. Appeal: Finamart (2168 White Bear Avenue) a. Manager McGuire presented the Staff report and stated the applicant is appealing the Design Review Board's requirement that the westerly curb cut on County Road B be closed. b. Attorney Pat Wilcox, representing Finamart Oil, spoke on behalf of the proposal. Councilmember Juker moved to extend the meeting past the deadline. Seconded by Councilmember Rossbach. Ayes - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach. Nay - Councilmember Bastian. - 14 - 8/22 c. Councilmember Anderson moved to approve the Community Design Review Board's condition. Seconded by Councilmember Juker. Ayes - Councilmembers Anderson and Juker Nays - Mayor Greavu, Councilmembers Bastian and Rossbach. Motion failed. d. Mayor Greavu moved to close the southerly access and move the driveway 20 feet. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - Mayor Greavu. Nays - Councilmembers Anderson, Juker and Rossbach Councilmember Bastian abstained. Motion failed. Councilmember Anderson moved to table the balance of the Agenda items to August 29, 1988. Seconded by Councilmember Bastian. Ayes - all. M. ADJOURNMENT 11:00 P.M. City Clerk - 15 - 8/22