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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 06-09-1980 . . I . ., Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, June 9, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Call to Order Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Crepeau called the meeting to order. at 7:35 p.m. Roll Call Presen t--=- Mayor Henry J. Crepeau, Jr., Councilmen Robert Woodburn, Charlie Crichton, James Wingert, Ward Hanson . Absent None Also Present - Treasurer Donald Lamb, Planner Drlyn Miller, Clerk Administrator Charlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Dorothy Zehrn Approval of_Min.tes Wingert moved, seconded bY Hanson, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of May 27, 1980 be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. Business f::~.!he Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER Case No. 8~-12, Building Permit - W.W. Grainger, Inc. Miller referred Council to his report of 5-28-80 and Planning Commission Minutes of 6-4-80; expleined that the applicant is requesting approval of a Building Permit for a 32,162 square foot warehouse includin. approx- imately 3,300 square feet of office space, for W.W. Crainger, Inc. Miller noted that the proposed building meets all ordinance requirements; noted thet number of parking spaces exceeds the number required; reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of the Building Permit with se~er~l contingencie.. (Minutes of 6-4-80). Glenn Ga~g~r, Gauger-Parrish, Inc., (architects) described the company as a national ~halesale distributor of items such as electric motors, controlB, fans, blowers, pumps, compressors, air conditio~ing and refrigeration equipment, etc.; explained the propos~d facility in Arden Hills is a relocation of the Minneapolis facility, which has outgrown it. building and site i~ its pres.nt location. Gauger explained that W.W. Grainger, Inc. has a purchase agreement which is dependent upon apprDval of several things - one of which is acceptance 0f their Building Permit application by the City. . Gauger advised that future expansion of the facility is anticipated, and indicat',iI on the plan at 38,000 squ.are feet of land coverage; noted that .pproval is not requested at this time of the expanded developulent; understands that {Irdinance re'~ulations must be met at the time ap',licad,'"" is made fc,r that Buil;:Iinll Pe:rmit. Gauger expLlined th&t, based on the Plymou';h facility, it is anticipated that there ~ill be about 3 semi-truck deli?eries to the site per week, and 4 or 5 ,:ommon carrier pick ups per dey moving materia,.s out; noted that these deliveries and pickupB are anti<:ipnted between the hours of 2:00 and 4:30 p.m.; main access to the ~ite is at the north driveway. Gauger refe"red Council t,~ Ellgin".er's lE,tt"r (5-1--80) indicating a traffic con"ern relsti.ve to the location of the north driveway. Gauger described Round Lake Foad West as a single access street; does not see the norf:h drive.way &3 presenting a problem since W.W. Grainger Company do~. nut generate a lot of traffic. H ..1- , -- . , .. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting P age Two June 9, 1980 Gauger advised that RCWD and City Engineer have been contacted relative to site drawings; a holding pond, similar to that of Scholls is indicated. Gauger referred Council to the landscape plan; noted that N.S.P. has certain levels of planting which will be permitted on their easement (west side of site); noted that there is an area of poplar and oak along the lakeshore which would remain undisturbed; could plant additional trees now, but noted they may be disburbed when/if. second phase is built. Council was referred to floor plan and elevation drawings. It was noted that, because of terrain (Scholls @ 930 and W.W. Grainger @ 939~), proposed building will appear about 9 feet higher than Scholls. Gauger e~plained that the existing W.W. Grainger building exteriors are of brick, but they are considering break-off block as an alternate fOl:" the Arden Hills buildingc Yard lighting was described as "security" only; company is a normal business hours operation. In answer to Council questions, Gauger said it is not likely that the Arden Rills facility will also include manufacturing; said they have three mCIe distribution centers in the Twin Cities; are not looking for manufacturing to feed their systems. Gauger reported that N.S.P. has agreed to the parking under the transmission li~e~; truck delivery i. preferable to rail - want to respond quickly to their client's needs - same day delivery, if possible. In answer to what seems ex~es- sive parking spsces, Gauger explained t~atthe Company does not have much truck traffic, but they do experience contractor traffic (pickups, etc.); want sufficient parking so clients won't feel they will have to wait (baGed ~n their past experience). Woodburm suggested that the loading dock should possibly be obscured by additional 1'1anUngs. Miller noted that. this would probably not interfere with parking and turning; noted that space for snow storage is needed as well as space for a rubbish contAiner beyond the service entry; noted that there is a grade change in this area which, in his estimation, does not make additional screenia& of this area critical. Gauger indicated that small signags, similar to that shown on toe Plymouth facility, is proposed. After discuBsion, Wingert moved, seconded by Ranson, that Council authorize issuance of a Building Permit for the W.W. Grainger, Inc. building (plans dated 5-29-80), subject to the following contingencies: 1. City ~~tlneer's approval of drainage and storm wster storage. 2. City Planner's approval of suitable landsc~pe plan and Performance Bond in amount of 125% of estimated cost, thereof. 3. Cicy'~ acceptance of park dedication prior to building occupancy. Motion carried unanimously. Case No. 80-14, Preliminary Plat - Kenna Addition to Arden Hills Miller referred Council to the three-lot subdivision proposed by John Kenna, and reviewed the Planning CommiSSion's recommendations; explained his reaction to the Planning Commission's denial was that the Commission preferred the alternate layout with all lots oriented to Ridgewood Road (also preferred by the Planner and Engineer); noted that the Planning Co~miesion did not think that Lot 2, as proposed, is as desir- able as a Ridge.ood ROEd qrientat10n ~ould be; also felt access to Johanna Blvd. is not desirable. In review of both layouts, Miller noted that .all lots have frontages on Ridgewood and Snelling in the alte~nate; therefore, a 40' front set~ack from both streets is required. Miller noted that in either -2- . =, . , Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Page Three June 9, 1980 layout, fairly sizable houses could be constructed; in proposed layout, Lot 1 and Lot 3 would, by ordinance, access on Ridgewood; Lot 2 would access either on Johanns Blvd. or Snelling Ave. 't.'_. .-j '. f,"Cl'. . J~~i~saidthat,Lot I, in t~e alternate layout, is not desirable; prefers ~he layout he has proposed; Lots 1 and 3 can access onto Ridgewood Road; feels Lot 2 could access either on Johanna Blvd. or Snelling Avenue. . "'- -. .; - , ",.~'..' ~. '.', .'. H~i'hton~.not!!d ,th,at the .pl,a.t.'pr"'!i'nted s,t" ti?,DiilhJ:'~ m~;f,lting, (4-25'"80) d9.es ~..not' vi9"atf,li'~yco~Efp.t intended by Council to reserve an ope" area between the plat and the existing rlOs,i.dential lots to the [;,rqHb. After review of the building envelopes provided by both layouts and the various access possibilities for each lot, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the r~DAlm1nary Plat of Kenna Addition to Arden Hills (4-25-80) as presented, with the following conditions: 1. Lot 3 access to be restricted to Snelling Ave. only (Ord. No. 213, See VI, E.l.a. - Variance). 2. No other variances are contemplated on the Plat. 3. Area south of the plat, not to be vacated by the City, to be considered as full satisfaction of park dedication for tbe plat. Motion carried unanimously. Miller noted that the Final Plat could indicate a slight line shift between the two northerly lots (Lots land 2) and the southerly Lot 3, if developer finds this desirabl".. Case No. 80-15, Spacial Use Permit for Five Two-Family Building Sites - Janet Estates Deferred at request of applicant. Case J!!!...:-!Q..: 16, Variance - Garage Addi tion, 1142 Amble Drive Tom Heideman withdrew his application. Case No. 79-36, Signage - MSI Claims Office Miller referred Council to detailed drawings of two MSI signs and to proposed sign locations indicated on site plan; noted that Ordinance 76 (Sign Ordinance) does not specifically regulate "directional" signs; smaller sign at Pine Tree Drive is considered to be "directional" and is similar in size to those across the street at Northwestern Bank. After diSCUSSion, Wingert moved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the signs as shown on site plan (3-24-80l and detailed dravings (received 4-23-80); top of larger sign to not exceed 16' from center line of County Road E. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 80-33 - Requesting Time Extension for Comprehensive Plan Submission Miller referred Council to draft of proposed Resolution No. 80-33. After disc~ssiDn, Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson. that Council ado.pt Resolution No. 80-33, as proposed. Motion carried (Wingert, Hanson, Crepeau voting in favor of ~he motion; Crichton and Woodburn voting in opposition). County Road E Study Committee .Hanson reported that a breakfast meeting has been scheduled at Mutual Serv:!.ce Insurance Company at 7:00 a.m. on June 23rd for the business community, Council and County Road E Task Force Committee. -3- . ~, . . Minctes of Regular Council Meeting Page }'our June 9, 1980 McNieoh was requested to notify Engineer Christoffersen, Jim Luban and Marjorie Erickson-Peterson of the meeting and to adviSE' Frank Hlavka of those planning to attend. OTHER BUS~NESS Cable TV - Status Report Wingert reported that 800 plus questionnaries have been re~eived . and tabulated; report ",ill be prepared and submitted to Council this month; reported that Tom Creighton has been engaged by Rose"ille to prepare a Joint Powers Agreement for the 9 (more or less) community CST to'be tendE,red this month to the communities; noted that the philosophy is that t.he CST franchise would be under the close control of the communiti."s; have no estimate of costs as yet; con census is that votes in the CST would be propor- tion&te to community population; costs would be apportioned in the same way. I1cDonah's - Landsca.pe Approval Wingert reported that the landscaping at McDonalds meets the spirit of the plan as approved. Woodburn uoved, seconded by Crichton, that Council approve the landscaping at McDonald's, 1313 W. County Road E, and authorize release of the bond. Motion carried (W~odburn, Crepeau, Crichton voting in favor of the motion; Wl~lert and Hanson in opposition). Parks Sum!ilE'~r Playground and Summer Naintenance Staff Hanson moved" seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the Summer Playground and Maintenance staffs as per memo from Buckloy (6-6-80). Motion carried unanimously. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE HcNIESH Resolutions Ordering Preparation of Asseasment. Rolls, Nos. 80-29 through 80-32 CrichtQ~ moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council adopt Resolutions Nos. 80-29, 80-30, 80-31 and 80-32, Ordering Preparation of Assess- ment Rolls for McClung, Karth Lake Weat, Karth Lake South and Arden Lake Knoll improvements. Motion carried unanimously. Hunters Park Apartments - Req~eat for Time Extension, Gary Bailey Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that Council approve a 6-month time extension for Building Permit application until January 9~ 1981. Notion carried unanimously. Claims and Payroll McNieah requested Council appro?al of a check to Robert W. Moore (Karth Lake West) in the amount of $62,043.57 in addition to Claims listed. Harnon moved, seconded by Wingelrt, that four Commission members be authori2ed to a~tend the anaual Uuman Rights Meeting in Roseville _Qn June 13th and 14th. Motion carried unanimously. ~ - moved, seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted, as veIL as the additional check to Robert W. Moore,. Motion carried unanimously. Fireworks Permit - North Lake Josephine Improvement Assn. Hanson moved,~seconded by Wingert, that Council approve the North Lake Josephin~ Improvement Association Fireworks Permit. Motion carried (Haason, Wingert, Crepeau, Crichton voting in favor of the motion; Woodburn abstained). Case No. 80-18, Special Use Permit for Two-Family Residence _ Schedu!_e Public Ilear~ Wingert--;nov~ seconded by Crichton, that the Council schedule the Public Hearing before the Planning Commission on Wednesday, July 2, -4- . . ..t " .. Minutes of Regular Council Meeting June 9, 1980 Psge Five 1980 at 8:00 p.m. at the Village Hall. Motion carried unanimously. Se ale '!.!!.!!.!!L.~ McNiesh reported that Sealcoating Bids will be opened on June 27th. Bethel Campus Tlails McNiesh reported that trail maps have been prepared and given to Lynden to aid him in preparing park dedication documents. Council requested a copy of the maps in order to determine that the trails will meet park dedication requirements. =,. Shorewood Drive Road Easement Counci~~ncurred that Lynden proceed with the road easement, if Ci ty oeeda i to Petty Cas~ Fund - Parks Summer Play~round Activities Council a~thorized McNiesh to establish a $75.00 petty cash fund for the P,arks Summer Playground materials. Temporary Sign Application - United States McNiesh referred Council to application for be located at 1331 Wyncrest Court (Karth La size and lighted, advertising the solar uni that address; sign to be in addition to exi sign on that site. Solar Industries a temporary sign to e South), 4' x 8' in in the model home at ting 100 tenia temporary Council concurred that two signs would not e permitted on the site and denied the eppl:l.cation by United States Solar Industries for a temporary sign. Report on Yown Meeting Mayor CreI'cau r,eported on the Town Meeting on June 7th. Congressman Bruce Vento, Stat Novak, Co\;nty Commiss1.oner Robert Orth and questions of citizens regarding federal, st eId at tbe Village Hall Representative Steve ouncilman Hanson answered te and local legislation. Adjour'':!.!!!!.!;,!. Wingert moved, seconded by Hanson, that tbe meeting adjourn at 9:44 p.m. Motion ca~ried unanimously. ~~~~ Cbarlotte ~cNie9b Clerk AdministrntoT Notice ~Meetin.&!. The next Regular Council Meeting will at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall. onday, June 30, 1980 The next Special Council Meeting will MSI, 2 Pine Tree Drive, at 7:00 a.m. onday, June 23rd at .