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Home My WebLink AboutTown Crier No.81No.81 �� C`�o�t f��rez July 1973 Pubiished by the Arden Association M�ET�NGS OF 1'HE COMING MONTH � ` / � � � � ' � � . �.�,:. �� " �.� ��" :� � �� ..., �} .:. ,? v f t,,:. i✓ �;�.c:~ -, :� w ,� Planning Comm ission Village Council Village Hall - 1450 W. Highway 96 Monday, July 30 - 8 PM Mand�y, August i 3� 8 PM Schao� Board Vi�lage Hal! Tuescfay, August 7 - $ PM District Service Center-2959 N. Hamf ine Monday - August 13 - 7 PM Planning Cammission Meeting - July 12 Commission recommended Council approval of renewa� af the Special Use Permit for Pi Igrim House on a permanenf status; requiring continued comp�iance with a�l other canditions of fihe 5pecial Use Permit as issued (Case No. 73--3]). c�+.4a�i" • r ; • Case No. 73 28, Dreyfus Interstate Develapment Corporation Speciaf Use Permit for PUD arod Rezoning from R-1 fio R-B. Mr. Dan Nordby of Dreyfus described the proposal as consisting of a combinafiion of --�7 single family �ots in southern portion of t�e 52-acre site --77 cluster (or zero lot line} }�omes --90 apartment units (5 buildings of 18 units each) --,commercial area of 6 acres �requesting 2-1�2 acres be rezoned frorn R-1 ta R-B to accompiish ih'rs) Ques�ions were raised re: � --traffic (ma�or burden wi�f fall on L�xington Avenue). (Pedestrian movement an Lexington was not a pc�rt of analysis by Traffic Engin�er Benshoof as ii' is a county raad. These ques�ions should be posed to fihe county.) -�rainage costs (entire cost of drainage plan to be paid by developer w'rth no expense to the neighborhood). -�pproximate cost oF entire proposal ($4-1�2 to $5 rni�lion of taxable property). --if a berm wou�d be constructec! between Tiller Lane pro�erties and proposed devefopmenfi or if they wau(d consider selling 25-5� feet of site adjacent to Tiller ta acfjoining resiclents (either feasible as long as consistent along entire southern boc�ndary). C itizens cnmmended Dr�y�us for: --�changes they have macie in adapi-ing irhis proposaf to the land. --considerations given �o fhe residents in the neighborhood ta the south. � Page two. Planning Camm�ssion Meeting - Juiy ]2 continued (Dreyfus Develo�ment continusd) Na considerafiion or discussion taken. Developer requested to feave all presentatior� materials for consideration at nexir regular p�anning commiss'ron meeting on August 7, i973. Request from Calumbia Transit Corporatian for a variance request to enlarge parking area (Case No. 73�T3) was denied as recommended by the Board of Appeafs. Case No. 73-16, Stonegafie Development Proposaf. Action tabled on rr�otion to recommend Council approval of proposal, as amend�d, rec{uiring that a 50' dedicated s�reet right-of�way E�e provided, plus a 5' utility easement along eac� side for fiurning of emergertcy vehicles and s�oring of snow, until July 24, i973, Ifi was detercrtined �hat "townhouse" must be defi�ed before a determination can be made regarding the 30°lo housing policy mvfi�i�famify restriction. Matter referred to Attorney Lynden to define townhot�se, patio home, cluster �orr�e for Pianning Commission consider� ation at special planning commissian me�ting on Tuesday, J�ly 24, at 7:3D. Recommended the following budget proposa� for 197'4: $6, dQ0 consu f �ant fees 500 materials and postage 6,000 special s�udies $ i 2, 500 tota I Recommended Counci� a�prove the locatian af the old log church an Bethel Cam�c�s requesting that Befihef College indicate ihe proposed location of fihe church on the carrtpus site plan. 8�&&&&&&&&$� Vi I lage Counci I Meeting, June 25, 19%3 Dave Locey, Reporter Reques� for sewer and water lines ta �exington Avenue south of Caunty Road E hy � C Systems i�o serve potential six acre commercial development ofFice buifding. Bussard Addifiion discussed and re�orted that only matter unresolved is storm sewer red�rected to f[ow toward the l.ametti property. Fix rnethods of restoring and protecting Lambros �itch draining from culvert under Nighway S1 to Lake .iohanna were presented ranging in cost from $63,Oa0 ta $29,040. Costs are prese�tly being worked up between Arden Ni�ls, SF�oreview, Rosevifler Ramsey Caunty and Minnesota Hig�way Dept. �he cour�c�l approved Pemtom third addition, the development agreement, the open space ea5ement and covenants and the issuance of building permits for townhouse villages. Counc'sf cansidered bc�ilding perrnit for C. G. Rein and referred �o At�orney Lynden for preparation. It was announced the vilfage pfanners contract expired in Jufy an� that consideration of re-empfayment sho�ld be pursued. - _� r Page tF�ree Vi Ilage Covnc i I Meeting - June 25, �973, continued _--ti ' Council decided to withhold support to Metro League until it can be evaluated. Coe�ncif considering a transparency projector and microphones for council meetings. DiscUssed the checicing of Glenarden Road Pond for heafth and safety hazards. Councif to�d Va�entine Park drainage ditch wou�d begin as soon as possible. Announced that Parks Corr�rnittee would iike to pursue Highway 5� easement for parlcs. Councif appraved. Approved appointment of Wafter $eggi� on ParEcs Cornrnittee. Council agreed the vil�age "Barn" shoulc� not be sold. Possibility of leas�ng to Sportsman Club, wifih �urther meetings #o occur on subject. I]iscussed excess arsenal property and recommended Pfanning Commissio� look into it for perrk potenfiiaf. Council securing fwo delegates far tresil commission. Charlotte McNiesh appointed ps Clsrk Ac#ministrator for vi�lage. Councii contacting hig�way deparfinent urgir�g signal ai� Lydia and Highway 51 pnd reduciion of speed limit to 50 mph nort� of Lydia. Vi Ilage Counci I Meeting - Juf y 9, 1973 Special use permit approved for C. G. Rein developrrEent. Present union agreement discussed for public worlcs employees and advised that '%4 agreemenfi will ;' be negotiated this July. Cauncil discussec� topic of cor�ditionaf rezoning, that is, rezoning of property subjeci� to a condition that t�e proparty be used for cer�ain purposes. Announced t�at Rrnasey Caunty wil� �ar�ticipate in New Brighton Road-Glenpaul Avenue dra�nage project on a s�are �asis. County has agreed to repair County Road E with cost �o the vil�age. Cosf s�aring propasal worked up on Lamo�os Ditch and communities are 6eing no�ified. Request for enlarging cufvert a� Lexington south of County Raad i�ecause of 60 acre developrnent in Shoreview. Cauncil appr�ved, subject to Rice Creeic Watershed approval. Advised that v��lage mus� show where they spent Federal Revenue Sl�aring money on 1 SepterrEber '73. Reported that Valentine Parlc irr►provernents si�arted and that four �-nanhofes rernained to f�e raised and �hafi the exterior oi the "Barn" shou�d be campletely painted. Announced that Nancy Mcfntosh and Jerry McCaufey appointed to Rarrtsey County Trail Commission. Mc�yor advised that he had received �ake si�udy frorrs DNR and would be turned aver to Planning Commission. Ot�er copies are being requ�sfied. � ; r� �� BULR RATE U. 5. POSTAGE PAID Si. Pat�l, Minn. Permit No. 7.962