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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 09-08-1980 ~ Minutes of Regulsr Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, September 8, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m, Roll Call Present - Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen James Wingert, ~ Crichton, Robert None Ward Hanson, Woodburn. Absent - . Also Present - Engineer Donald Christoffersen, Attorney James Lynd~", Treasurer Donald Lamb, Planner Orlyn Miller, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh. DeDutv Clerk Dorothy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Hanson moved. seconded by Crichton that Council approve the Minutes of the August 25th Regular and Special Council meetings as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Business from the Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE ENGINEER DONALD CHRISTOFFERSEN Feasibility Report - Improvement SSW 80-2, lenna Addition - Resolution No. 80-45. Ordering Preparation of Plans and Specifications. Council was referred to Feasibility Report - Improvement SS W 80-2 and to letter from John J. Kenna requesting Council to proceed with the improvement. Possible alternate sewer connections were queried relative to saving of existing trees. Wingert moved, seconded by Woodburn, that Council adopt Resolution No. 80-45, ORDERING PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS. . Motion carried unanimously. Lexington Avenue/I-694 Drainage - Status Report Chriatoffersen reported that the county plans to proceed with Lexington Ave. construction to County Road F in 1981; storm drainage question remaina to be resolved. Christoffersen said his report is ready for final printing; suggested a joint meeting with Shoreview and subsequently the scheduling of a public hearing in October 1980. Christoffersen said he'd like the aurvey work completed before winter: desires to have plans ready for bid in February or March 1981. Council concurred that a copy of the Engineer's report be forwarded to Shoreview, and that McNiesh schedule a joint Shoreview/Arden Hills meeting regarding the storm drainage report; suggested date - September 22nd. Inflow/Infiltration Christoffersen reported that the analysis has started; will schedule a ~ meeting with Woodburn regarding pro.reas to date. County Road E - Improvement Plans and Specifications Chriatoffersen reported that the city will be required to pay a $3,975 deposit to NSP for the underground electric plans and specificationa: deposit will be deducted from total cost of project. Ordinance No. 215. Regulating Signs in Arden Hills - Public Hearing Mayor Crepeau opened the public hesring at 8:30 p.m.:explained that the proposed ordinance has been prepared by the Sign Ordinance Committee of the Planning Commission and represents a comprehensive amendment to Ordinance No. 76 the current Sign Ordinance. Crepeau reported that the Planning Commis81on has recommended Council approval of the Ordinance. -2- ~ Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1980 Crepeau noted that the Ordinance was reviewed in detail and amendments offered at the August 18th Council meeting and the Ordinance was Intro- duced by Title (first reading) on August 25th. Clerk Administrator McNiesh verified that the Motice of Hearing was published in the New Brighton Bulletin snd mailed to Naegele Outdoor Advertising, Eugene Engelbert and Marjorie Erickson-Peterson on Sept. 4, 1980. Planner Orlyn Miller briefly explained the Ordinance; explained that it contains more definitions and provides for better control of size and number of aigns, creates a new County Road E district with relaxed setbacks and creates a billboard district; noted that the proposed ~ ordinance would allow area identification signs. Miller noted that Attorney Lynden has been asked to comment on the advisability of not permitting billboards and political signs. Lynden referred to his letter of 9-9-80 regarding Proposed Sign Ordinance which he reviewed. Lynden said that it is his opinion that an absolute prohibition of political signs would consititute a direct abridgement of freedom of expression; said he did not see the need for published or written notices to be served upon owners of properties within 350 feet of the parcel upon which an offending sign is located; suggested a written notice served upon or mailed by certified mail to the owner of the sign would be sufficient. In discussion of billboards, Lynden said the smortization provisions of the existing ordinance (No. 76) would probably be upheld aa reason- able; noted that unless there are compelling reasons to prohibit bill- boarda, it seems that establishing a strip zone (as proposed) in which billboards are permissable would seem to be a better and more conservative approach. Clerk Administrator McNiesh reported that she has not received any written questions or comments relative to the proposed ordinance. Comments from the Floor Dr. Wally Anderson, Arden Plaza Office Center, said he feels the pro- posed ordinance is superior to Ordinance 76; explained that his concern is that the directory sign has been eliminated at Arden Plaza and replaced by the Twin City Federal sign; understood that the directory sign would be re-Iocated; said he feels the tenants in the office center need some public exposure; asked if the proposed ordinance will permit a directory sign for the Arden Plaza office center. In discussion, it was noted that Arden Plaza is private property; city cannot require a sign; Arden Plaza sign criteria has been approved and will not be changed by the new ordinance. Arden Plaza is under a Special Use Permit, so if signage is to be changed, an amended Special Use Permit will be required, It was noted that it was Council's und~rstanding that the diaplaced directory sign would be relocated near the office building entrance. Jeanne Winiecki, Sign Committee member, referred to the p posed Sign ~ Ordinance modifications; suggested the following revision, ., '3 15c flag poles height be as required by zoning ardin_ace. permit harea identification signsh as proposed i0 iraft ordinance of Miller reported that ~aegele is not represented at tonight's meeting bacause representative was recently released from the hospItal; noted that the current sign ordinance (No. 76) prohibits billboards; proposed ordinance creates a hblllboard districth. After determining there were no further questions or comm. ts from the floor, the hearing was losed at 9:01 p.m. -3- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1980 After discussion, it was the concensus of Council that 1) "political signs", be permitted as proposed in Section III A-ld (2) of the ordinance draft. 2) "flag poles" Section IIIA-3g be approved as proposed in the original draft. 3) "area identification signs" be approved; Section V Schedule of District Provisions be amended to legitimize area identification signs if ownership and maintenance can be established. (Lynden to amend ordinance draft accordingly). . 4) "billboards", Section VI-D "Highway Advertising District" be approved as proposed in ordinance draft. Council authorized Attorney Lynden to put draft in ordinance form for Council's second and final reading. REPORT OP VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 80-33, Signage Approval for Land O'Lakes Corporate Offices Miller referred to transparency indicating the four sign locations pro- posed; described the signage as one primary identification sign at the Lexington Ave. entrance, a secondary identification/directional sign at the County Road F entrance and two directional signs (one at County Rd. F and one within the site). Miller noticed that the Lexington identification sign, as proposed, will require a 10' setback variance (lS' from property line) in order to save existing trees. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the Land O'Lakes signage, including the 10' setback variance for the primary identifi- cation sign. Motion carried unanimously. Case No.80-34, Rezoning of Property Ad1acent to Town Crier from 1-2 to B-2 Council was referred to Planner Report of 8-27-80 and to recommendations of the Planning Commission (Minutes of 9-3-80). Miller displayed a transparency of the proposed 2.8 acre parcel proposed to be rezoned from 1-2 to B-2; noted that ownership of the parcel will remain in George Reiling, as does the Town Crier parcel to the east. Miller reported that the Planning Commission recommends that a quality motel is an acceptable use of the land and recommends the rezoning simultaneously with issuance of a Building Permit for the motel; recom- men's that Council initiate rezoning of the Town Crier parcel to B-2; referred Council to a transparency of the proposed motel site plan which shows the level of development the spplicant proposes to pursue. Edmund Chute, applicant for the rezoning, described the site as excellent for en economy motel; motel will provide medium priced rooms which would be beneficial to the industrial area; sited next to a family style restaurant he said would be advsntageous to both the restaurant and the motel. . Fred Chute (brother) said he currently manages the Cricket Inn in Roseville, explained that the proposed motel will provide rooms at about 3/4 price of full-service hotels; hotel will have comfortable rooms with out the frills. Chute said the motel architect will be Edward Kinney (Houston), the architect for the Minneapolis Hilton; exterior of the motel will be an attractive brick with bronze glass windows; and is proposed as a staged project (66 rooms initially with a SDbsequent ex- pansion to 132 rooms). Crichton asked if the Applicant has submitted a Comprehensive Plan State- ment demonstrating that the proposal ia equal to or better than the plan. (Ord. 213. Section VIII B.d.) answer was "no", not received to date. Reiling advised that he does not own the Town Crier, but feels sure the owners will concur with rezoning of the parcel to B-2. -4- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1980 In discussion, concern was expressed regarding rezoning of the motel parcel without rezoning the restaurant parcel as well. Wingert moved, seconded by Ranson, that Council achedule a public hearing for the re- zoning of the Town Crier property on Monday, September 29, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously, Wingert moved that Council approve the rezoning of the subject parcel from 1-2 to B-2 motion was seconded by Ranson. After further discussion, Woodburn moved, seconded by Crichton to table the matter until thO' ,SeAtember 29th Council meeting. Motion did not carry (Woodburn, 'r-o;~~-, , voting in favor; Wingert, Ranson, . Crepeau voting in OPposition). 4It Original motion did not carry (~~, Ranson, Wingert voting in favor of the motion; Crichton, Woodburn voting in opposition). (4 votes needed to carry.) Case No. 80-24; Variance for Garage - 3131 North Lexington Wingert reported that the building is down; his perception is that you still cannot see around the corner because the sight line is obstructed by the retaining wall, not the house and proposed gsrage; noted there haa been a sight line improvement, but not the improvement expected. Woodburn said he feels the situation is worse than it ever was. Weltzin suggested that the only alternative is for the County to re- negotiate with Carrolls to regrade their yard and lower the wall; does not know if this will be receptive; aaid County feels the sight line is adequate. Wingert aid he was not able to see car lights at night approaching County Rd. D from the North; would like to see what options are available to the City. Ranson reminded that actually the only prOblem before the Council tonight is application for variance. Miller showed a tranaparency of the Carroll site and adjacent County property to the south; noted that if Council determined north line of County property to be a sideyard, proposed gsrage could be located 5' from that line, which would reduce the front setback vari.nce. Photos were shown by Mr. Carroll, taken from County Road D., indicating that the proposed garage location would not interfere with the line of sight. Photos were also submitted by Mr. Morgan indicating a sight problem caused by the wall. Council concurred that there is s sight problem. Mr. Carroll suggested thst a settlement be reached which would be in everyone's interest; s ~gested top 3 stones of vall be removed, and tree, if necessary, in exchange for garage, which is well back fro. the line of sight; if no garage, will not permit more reduction of their front yard. Mrs. Harty asked heigh of garage - answer was about 11 feet, to blend with roof of house. Mt,. Harty said you can't see anythinv at the stop . sign locetion on County Road D; its a dangerous intersection; called St. Paul requesting an 1ndependent traffic study of the intersection. Weltzin explained that County Road D grade was reduced at 'he request of the residents;appears by doing this we have ~eated more p~cblems. Crepeau noted that the proposed garage has nothing to do w3th the line of sight. Mrs. Bamberry reported NSP will not permit co reported that telephon hat NSP has an easement where gar~ ruction of a garage on its power ,bles run underground on the powe is proposed; "ement; also line easement. -5- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Septe..ber 8, 1980 After discussion, Hanson moved to declare the wall, in its present state, a safety hazard which should be ..odified to correct the situ- ation. Motion was seconded by Wingert. In further discussion, Council, suggested that the County and Carroll renegotiate the grading and wall in exchange for sale of the lot to Carroll's. It was noted that it is the intent of Council to find a solution which will relieve the sight line proble.. at County Rd. D .nd .lso improve s.fety for the C.rroll property .ccess .nd egress; intent is to relieve the difficulties .nd give Carrol Is . solution to their problem. . After discussion Hanson snd Wingert withdrew the motion .nd second. Woodburn moved seconded by Wingert, th.t Council grant the necessary v.riances to construct. 20' x 22' g.r.ge as per sketch submitted, with the assumption th.t it be loc.ted 5 feet from the west property line; front setbsck to be th.t necess.ry for construction of . 20' x 22' g.rage, contingent upon: 1. Carroll's obt.ining the subject land from the County, 2. Gr.nting of slope ease..ent to the County for i..provement of the line of sight fro.. County Road D, 3. Reloc.tion of utility lines. Crichton moved to amend the ..otion to .dd a fourth contingency: 4. Acceptance of modification of slope ease..ent by the City Council. A..end..ent was .ccepted by Woodburn and Wingert, and ..otion, as .mended, carried unani..ously. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council adopt Resolution No. 80-46, Requesting Ramsey County to place the excess right-of-way for public sale. Motion c.rried un.ni..ously. (Attorney Lynden to dr.ft Resolution) Reverend Rodney Lensch, neighbor to the north of Csrrolls, s.id he is .lso concerned with his .ccess onto Lexington, but unfortun.tely h.s no .ltern.tive; .ppe.led to the residents, in Christi.n love .nd hu...n decencli to be re.sonsble; s.id he feels Council is trying to be re.son- able; noticed that the v.lue of the C.rroll property should .lso be of concern. C.se No. 78-5 Bethel College - Special Use Permit H.nson referred Council to reference m.teri.l received rel.tive to the Bethel College Speci.l Use Permit, including the suggested conditions for .tt.chment thereto prep.red by Planner Miller .nd reco....ended by the Pl.nning COm..ission. . In discussion, D.ve Lissner (Bethel College) reported th.t their go. 1 for on-ca..pus college residents is 2/3 - 70% of the student body; h.ve 102 se..in.ry .p.rt..ents; Lissner s.id . ..aximum .nticipated enroll..ent would be 500-Se..inary and 2,250 to 2,300 college residents (2800 body count). In 1980-1981 totsl body count is 2,000"" (850 college residents, 800 ..ore in owned or le.sed apart..ent fscilities and 405-410 (body count) in se..in.ry .part..ents. H.nson ..oved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the .ddition of the conditions of the Bethel College Speci.l Use Per..it .s recommended ~ the Pl.nning.Co....iss!Pn.. ~otion 5.rried un.nim~~. t'J:l~ de.d<-utzhAJ ):e./.~ Z;; <ft.e/ e,y.-7~ _ (Mayor Crepe.u left the ..eeting). -6- Minutes of Regulsr Council Meeting September 8, 1980 Jay Brothers Special Use Permit - Status Report Miller reported that there has been no response from Jay Brothers relative to the Special Use Permit documentation requested; reported he met with Mr. Jwanouskos relative to site improvement and identified the City's needs but there has been no reaction to date. After discussion, Council directed Clerk Administrator to pursue en- forcement of the Ordinance with Attorney Filla. OTHER BUSINESS Request of Forest Lake Contracting to Extend Time for Stockpile Removal Mr. Richard Spengler explained they were hoping to get rid of the stock- pile this fall; anticipates the extension of the Lexington Ave. improve- ment next year; requested approval of a one-year extension for stockpile removal. . Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve an extension to October 31, 1981. Motion carried unanimously. Public Works Supervisor Johansen Requests: A. Approval of OJT Student - Public Works Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize the employment of Ross Collier as an OJT student in the Public Works Department at $3.10/hour. Motion carried unanimously. (4.0) B. Replacement of No.9 Sander After review of Johansen's memo of 9-5-80, and discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve the purchase of the No.9 Sander replacement from Mcqueen Equipment at $2,492,81, as per memo. Motion carried unanimously. (4.0). C. Insulation of Public Works Building Ceiling Hanson moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize insulation of the Public Works Building ceiling at a cost of $2,414.00, Motion carried unanimously. (4.0) D. Installation of Alarm System Council... referred to Johansen's memo of 9-5-80 and attached quotes for an alarm system for the Public Works and Administra- tive buildings. After discussion, Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize installation of the alarm system by Electro Watchman Inc. as per Johansen's memo, Motion carried unanimously. (4_0). Park Dedications A. Giere Addition Hanson reported that Mr. Giere has offered $600.00 as park dedication for his 3 lot subdiviaion (.98 acre). After discussion, Council concurred that $600 be rejected as too low. Council estimated the land value at $1400/acre; .98 acre x $14,000 x 10% or $1372 as s more appropriate dedication. , B. Roberts Building - Lexington Ave. Hanson reported that Roberts has offered $7500 park dedication . for the warehouse development at 3771 No. Lexington Ave.(4.3 acres Council discu.sed land values of previous develorments in the area as well 4S potential park usage resulting from the develop- ment. Hanson moved park dedicatl factor of th seconded by Wingert, that Council accept n for the office/warehouse, based on the arehouse. Motion carried unanime ,yo the $7500 low labor (4.0) .. . -7- Minutes of Regular Council Meeting September 8, 1980 Human ~ights Commission Hanson reported the resignation of Myrtle Olson from Commission and recommended the appointment of Bertha the Human Righ ts Gilbertson. Acting Mayor Woodburn appointed Bertha Gilbertson to fill the unexpired term of Myrtle Olson on the Human Rights Commission (term expires in 1982). Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council ratify the appointment by Acting Mayor Woodburn. Motion carried un.nimously. (4-0) REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE MC NIESH . Policy Regarding Used Truck Auctions Council was referred to McNiesh's memo of 9-5-80 regarding Used Truck Auctions After diSCUSSion, Council concurred that the truck auctions are not appropriate or permitted by City Code. Purchase of Royal 115 Copier . Crichton moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council authorize the purchase of the Royal 115 Copier as per McNiesh's memo of 9-5-80. Metion carried unanimously. (4-0). (McNiesh was directed to accept the $50.00 allowance for the old copier). Resolution No. 80-39, Multiple Family Residences-Utility Rates Council was referred to draft of Resolution No. 80-39. After review, Council spproved the drsft of Resolution No. 80-39 as amended. Claims and Payroll Crichton moved, seconded by Hsnson that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0). Buckley Memo Regarding City Policy Toward N.W. Service Bureau's use of Arden Hills park department for scheduling of work for Arden Hills offenders. Council concurred this is reasonable; requested Buckley to comment on. next referral to city'. park department. Adjournment Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that the meeting adjourn at 12:23 a.m. Motion carried un.nimously, (4-0) aftAb;7l;@)Wud Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator . Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting is scheduled on Monday, September 29, 1980, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall.