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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 01-09-1984 . Minutes of Regulsr Council Meeting Village of Arden Hills Monday, January 9, 1984 - 7:30 p.m. Village Hall Ca 11 to Orde r Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Woodburn called Cbe meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. .. Roll Call Present - Mayor Robe rt Woodburn, Councilmen Dale Hicks, Thomas Mulcahy, Micbael Christiansen. Absent - None Also Present - Attorney James Lynden, Treasurer Donald Lamb, Clerk Administrator Cbarlotte McNiesh, Deputy Clerk Doro,thy Zehm. Approval of Minutes Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, tbat the Minutes of the December 27, 1983 and January 3, 1984 Council Meetings be approved as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0). Business from the Floor None REPORT OF VILLAGE ATTORNEY JAMES LYNDEN Vaughan Park Dedication Council was referred to Lynden's letter of 12/22/83 and enclosed copies of letter from Gary Meyer, Attorney for Daniel Vaughan, and his proposed Agreement for Conveyance of Park. Lynden reviewed his recommended changes to the Agreement, and to proposed addition of paragraph 7., requirement of a Letter of Credit, for added security for the City, in case of default on the contract. Council concurred that the Letter of Credit should be in the amount of $25,000, and authorized Lynden to negotiate the Agreement with the changes as suggested. Proposed R.L.S. 83-16 - Woodbrid~e Properties Council was referred to proposed R.L.S. 83-16. Lynden explained that an RLS is required by Ramsey County, which is a good way to divide torrens land; noted that easements are created by the written word to convey and declare easements to the City for the on-site utilities. Lynden suggested that parcel E be deleted, and instead allow the. change to extend parcels A &B to the centerline of County Road E. Lynden recommended tbat applicant be advised to prepare "as built" plans ofu~ilites as con~tructed for the City and prepare utility easements in favor of the City. . After discussion, Mulcahy moved, seconded by Christiansen, that Clluncil approve proposed R.L.S. 83-16, with the recommended changes described by Attorney Lynden, and authorize execution thereof by the Mayor and Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Status of Miscellaneous Items Pending with Attorney Lynden Assessment Appeals - Lynden reported that trial date has been moved from mid-February to April; have ~interrogatories out to aPpellanta. Manufactured Housing -Lynden noted this has been pending a possible legislative change, which has not occurred. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1984 P age two Lynden was requested to submit his recommendations for Plsnning Commission and Council consideration. Steven Hagen Application for Building Permit Letter of 1/5784 was referred to Lynden for his reply to Richard Leland Brooks, representing Mr. Steven Hagen. Status Report - Meeting with George Reiling re Royal Hilla North Preliminary Plat Woodburn reported that he met with George Reiling and Marcel Eibensteiner relative to the proposed extension of Arden View Drive, ~ of which is proposed on the Reiling property and ~ within the . Royal Hills North plat. Proposal, as discussed, was that a row of lots on the Reiling property, and the north ~ of the road be incorporated in the Royal Bills North plat: these lots to be owned by Reiling, and sold for him by Eibensteiner: assessments for street and utilites to be spread on lots on both sides of the street. Woodburn reported that Eibensteiner will work on the plat to include a row of lots north of the road, which will not spoil future platting of the balance of the Reiling parcel. REPORt OF VILLAGE PLANNER ORLYN MILLER (absent) 15"jl" Case No. 83-28, Variances for Garage Addition. ~ Edgewater Ave. Councilman Hicks di.p~ayed a transparency of area map, indicating the Carlson house and proposed garage addition. Hicks noted that 2 variances are proposed, a 4' sideyard variance (6' from property line) and a 16.5' front setback vari.ance (23.5' from front property 11ne) . Hicks noted the location of the house to the ~ast, which is built up to, or very near, the adjacent property line, but at a lower elevation. Hicks noted that the Carlson and neighboring driveways parallel this common property line: separated by'a retaining wall: noted that the neighboring lot also has a drivewsy to Ridgewood Road. Hicks noted that there. is an approximate grade change, between the road and Carlson garage of 12':t, as it. exists : reported .that the Board of Appeals and Planning Commission recommend approval of the variances as requested, based on the topography of thll land and improvement of traffic safety on Edgewater Avenue. In discussion, Carlson explained that the proposed garage will face the northwe.st. Driveway. will be relocated to the northwest, away from the east property line; noted that .the existing driveway is virtually impossible to traverse: noted that the proposed garage will be at a 3' - 4' lower elevation, with a longer run, and, therefore, not at as steep a grade. Carlson said he has aigned statements from neighbors to the west and north, spproving the proposed garage addition; reported that his neighbor to the east has not given approval because the garage, as proposed, will block his view to the northwest (not a lake view). . Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council grsnt the 4' sideyard variance and the 16.5' front setback vsrisnce as ~resented, on the basis of the land topography. In further discussion, it was noted that the variances are really encroachments by corners of the garage, as it is angled. It was further noted that the topography and narrow lot width are problem conditions purchased by the owner, which he now desires to minimize. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1984 Page Th ree . Case No. 83-2J, Preliminary Plat -Lametti Addition A transparency of the propoaed l>reliminary Plat of Lametti AdditioP. was displayed. Hicks described the location of the 8.3 acre parcel as west of Snelling Avenue and north of Bussard Court; noted that 14 resid.ntial lots are proposed, all of which meet or exceed subdivision require- ments, except. L2 I12, which is 700 sq. ft. under the required 14,000 square foot area requirement. !licks noted that this lot is 95' wide x 140' an.d is bordered on the east by an exceptionally wide Snelling Avenue r.o.w. (80' - 85') between paved portion of street and lot line. Hicks reviewed the City Engineer's report, noting an 8% grade for 180' of street which should be @ 6% grade, 90' paved cul de sac diameters which should be 100' diameters. Hicks said these are apparently corrections th.at can be made without altering the lot sizes. Hicks reported that the Planning Commission recommends approval of .the Preliminary Plat subject to restrictive covenants for cOntrol and maintenance of the common recreationlponding srea, shifting of the Lametti Circle cul de sac to the north by 5'-6' to provide greater separation between cul de sac and south boundary of the plat, and designation on lots 3 snd 4, block 2 that south sideyard se tback be 15'. William Muske noted that two lots have lake frontage (Lot 9, Block 2 and Lot 5, Block 1); consequently the 12 off.,.lake lots will be owners of the common recreationlponding area. Muske asked if these 12 lot owners would be permitted to launch boats at this site; feels it would be an important amenity to the,lot owners 'to not have to use the public launch; noted this is not a public area; owners will maintain and police it; noted that a luxury development is proposed, not intended for public dedication. Muske said the area is very wooded and will be retained as much as possible, ss proposed. Muske noted that Lametti Lane, at Snelling Avenue, will be graded to provide adequate sight distance. In answer to proposed boat launch, Kuske said he envisions a ramp of some kind (probably paved or macadam) at the north end of the recreation area, where boats can be put into the lake and removed. Muske said it is not envisioned that boats would be permanently moored at the recreation srea. Muske said the south portion of the recreation area is a natural ponding area. (It waS suggested that the Cit~ Engineer be apprised of the macadsm or paved road to the lake, for his drainage computations.) . Muske said the 6% grade is apparently possible to achieve; noted this is a design recommendation by the City Engineer. The kind of boat dock was queried. Muske said probably a straight dock, with T at the end. Concern. was expressed relative to over- night docking of motor boats or the storage of boats in the common area. It was noted that restrictions were placed on Lake Johanna some years ago to control usage of the lake. Development of the recreation area was queried re playground equipment, structures, picnic tables, etc.' Muske said this is unknown at this time. Kuske said they want to incorporate Council's concerns of the covenants. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1984 Page Four Mulcahy asked for more background information: 1. Asked owner of the property? Answer: Catherine Lametti 2. Wm. Muske's involvement in the plat? Answer: to implement the development and to market the lots for Mrs. Lametti. 3. Will the Answe r: City be asked to put in the improvements? This is our intent, after submission of the to RCWD for approval. plat . 4. Are you Answer: a developer? No, we have been working closely with Suburban Engineering, City Enaineer Don Christoffersen and City Planner Orlyn Miller in' development of the plat. Mulcahy noted that this is one of the most beautiful pieces of property remaining in Arden Hills; suggested that Council delay Preliminary Plat approval until more detailed information is sub- mitted; asked Muske if he is familiar with the City's park dedication requirements? Answer: Yes, a dollar contribution is anticipated, as per ordinance; amount of park dedication has not been determined to date. Muske said he is not a contract purchaser; property is owned and )eing developed by Catherine Lametti. Mulcahy said he would like to see the streets ,in the subdivision narrowed; feels the overly wide streets, which meet City require- ments, are unsightly and unnecessary; noted that these streets serve a small number of people (14 lots). Answer: Muske said the streets are proposed at the widt'hs required by the Subdivision ordinance; as proposed are not a problem for provision of adequate building envelopes in the subdivision; we are amendable to change if this is not detrimental to the development. Mulcahy asked when Council will see :the covenants? Answer: Muske said they will be drafted by Mrs. Lamett1'!l attorney Sh~rman Winthrop (Winthrop, Weinatine an. Sexton); will be submitted as soon as they are ready. Mulcahy suggested that the Preliminary Plat be delayed until Council has sufficient tilDe to review the covenants proposed, hopefully by the January 30th lDeeting; suggested they can then be referred to the Planning Commission for comments on February lat, if Council .' desires, without causing developer further delay. Muske said he will not be here at that tilDe; noted that th... RCWD review will have to be delayed, pending approval of the Preliminary Plat by th... City. Mulcahy said he feels the covenants are the problem issue; wants to see them; wants to delay Preliminary Plat approval until the covenants are submitted; also stated he does not support any launch sit... at this location; f......ls th... pr...s...nt public launch ar...a is auffici...ntj does not support an unspecifi...d docking arrang...m...nt; wan ts to s...e the de tails of the do ck to be cons t ructe d - length, width, construction lDateria1 etc. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1984 Page Five Mulcahy said he wants the covenants to address: . Parking in the Lametti Lane cul-de-sac (trailers, cars, etc.) Swimming beach rules and regulations. Common area structure detail Play equipment proposed Fishing from the dock Fencing, if ~ny. (feels chain link fencing would be unsightly, and would not want it). Security system - what would this entail? (feels a chain may no t be app rop ria te . (Muske said this common recreation area is not considered an attractive nuisance; area is secreted and not visible from Snelling Avenue; feels the home owners would exercise a high degree of control.) Mulcahy said the City Council wants to have something it can rely on; therefore, wants to have a good look at the covenants. Design control over houses to be built. (Muske said this will be discussed with Mrs. Lametti and her attorney on Tuesday morning.) Mulcahy said he wants this answered in the restrictive covenants before Preliminary Plat approval; wants to see if the covenants are adequate. Muske said he is concerned about delays; needs Preliminary Plat approval before the Rice Creek Watershed District can be- approached. Hicks said he shares many of the concerns that Mulcahy has expressed; does not agree that Preliminary Plat approval should be delayed; feels covenant review and any changes thereto csn occur before Final Plat. Mulcahy asked when Council will know about who will put in the utilities? Answer: After RCWD approval and after Council approval of the covenants. Woodburn explained that the streets and uti lites will have to be constructed as per City specifications, whether constructed by the City or the developer; explained that the road rights-of-way are needed for the purpose of sno~ storage, especially on cul de sacs. Mulcahy explained that his reason was because of the City's previous which "came on evil times" snd had developer. for his questions re ownership experience with a development to be taken over by another . Mulcahy said he wants assurance that the draft of the covenants will be submitted for 2-3 week review by the Council; feels these covenants do not necessarily have to reflect those of the Island Beach Club or Arden #3 recreation areas (e.g. Mulcahy said a modest sized dock msy be an amenity, but a large dock would not.) Muske said he does not see a problem with a small launch area, which he said would be an amenity for the lot owners; does not want to take any amenities away from the development; wants the best possible situation for these lots. . Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 9, 1984 Page Six Christiansen expressed SOme concern about the closeness of the cul-de-sac to the lake; appears to be about 50'; also about access to lot 9, over the sanitary sewer ease~ent. It was explained that a driveway can be constructed on or across an easement. Christiansen said covenants and restrictions can create problems as well as regulate; feels covenants placed on the lots now will not solve all problems of the on-going use. After discussion, it was recommended that Council list points of concern to be sddressed in the covenants, not necessarily an exclusive list. Mulcahy withdrew his statement that he would not vote for Preliminary Plat approval tonight; will vote for approval with the understanding that covenants will be presented as soon as possible before the January 30th meeting of Council. . Christiansen asked if DNR approves dockage. Woodburn said they regulate permanant docks; take little control of removable docks; noted that cities can regulate docks. Hicks moved, seconded by Mulcahy, that Council approve the _ Preliminary Plat of Lametti Addition as proposed, recognizing that Lot 2, Block 2 is 700 square feet short of the area requirement of 14,000 square feet, and subject to: 1. Engineer's approval of streets, utilities, grading and drainage plans. 2. Resolution of Park Dedication. 3. Approval of restrictive covenants by. the ~tty.Council. 4. Relocation of Lametti Circle 5'-6' to the north. 5. IS' sideyard setback from the south pro'perty lines of Lots 3 and 4, Block 2 (a covenant restriction on these 2 lots). Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Council listed the following as important concerns to be addressed in the covenants: 1. Boat Launching- It was noted ~hat opposition to a boat launcp was expressed; precedent has been set to some extent (1 existing association permits boat launching, 1 existing association does not); both now have minimal us age. 2. Maintenance of the common area. 3. Dockage- including number and size of structure(s) . (2 shorter docks may be preferable to 1 long dock) 4. No over-night dockage of power boats or parking of boats andlor trailers in the common area. 5. Fencing of the common area. 6. Structures in the common area (covered picnic structures, playground equipment, etc.) 7. Swimming area restrictions, if any. 8. Fishing from dock limitations, if any. 9. Architectual restrictions on homes in the development, as well as height, quality and size restrictions. . " Minutes of Regular Council Meeting January 9. 1984 Page Seven Youth Service Bureau Le~ter from Philip Snowden. Assistant Principal, Highview Junior High School, expressing his appreciation of Arden Hills' support of the program, was acknowledged by Hicks. Mulcahy reported that he intends to contract Mr. Snowden relative to his work with the program. Cable Communication Citizen Advisory Committee Meeting - Woodburn will attend on January 12th. . Parks and Recreation Committee Meeting January 10th meeting will be attended by Mulcahy. Woodburn said he may also attend. REPORT OF VILLAGE CLERK ADMINISTRATOR CHARLOTTE McNrESH Claims and Payroll Hicks moved, seconded by Christiansen. that Council approve the Claims and Payroll as submitted. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Business Place Licenses Hicks moved, seconded by Christisnsen. that Council approve the four rubbish hauler licenses, subject to approval of the City Health Officer, and the business place licenses as listed. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) Adjournment Hicks moved. seconded by Mulcahy, that the meeting adjourn at 10:32 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. (4-0) ~~Wia~L Charlotte McNiesh Clerk Administrator ~~~~~/ R ert L. Woodburn Mayor Notice of Meeting The next Regular Council January 30, 1984 at 7:30 Meeting will be held on Mondy.y. p.m. at the Village Hall. .. . . . , LICENSES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL Rubbish Haulers Licenses Walter's Disposal 2830 101st Avenue N.E. Blaine, MN 55434 RENEWAL Commercial/$6.50/Mo. Residential/$7.50/Mo. Manthei Disposal Service 2624 14th Avenue S. Minneapolis, MN 55407 RENEWAL Residential/$6.00/Mo. W.D. Grav Truckin~ and Haultn~ 1036 W. Central Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 RENEWAL Commercial/Varies Poor Richards. Inc. P.O. Box 7022 St. Paul, MN 55117 RENEWAL Commercial/Varies Residential/$2~.70 quarterly Business Licenses Pizza Hut 3551 N. Lexington Avenue - Video Game Blue Fox Inn 3833 N. Lexington Avenue - Video Game McGui re · sInn 1201 W. County Road E - 3 video Games LICENSES REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL Business Licenses Coast to Coast Hardware 3547 N. Lexington Avenue - Retail Sales/Renewal Flaherty's Arden Bowl 1213 W. County Road E - Rp.staurant/Renewal - 2 Cigarette Vending/Renewal - Juke Box/Renewal - 36 Bowling Lanes}Renewal - 36 Amusement Devices/Renewal - 8 Billiard Tables/Renewal . Hauser's Super Valu 3527 N. Lexington Avenue - Malt Liquor/Renewal - Cigarette Vending/Renewal - Grocery/Renewal All Star Video 3151 Lake Johanna Blvd. - Retail Sales/Renewal Honeywell, Inc. Building 103 - Restaurant/Renewal - 2 Cigarette Vending/Renewal Arden Hills Standard Service 1306 W. County Road E - 9 Gas Pumps/3 are New - Grocery/!rr~ Honeywell, Inc. Bui lding 502 - Restaurant/Renewal - 3 Cigarette Vending}Renewal Big Ten Supper Club 4703 N. Highway 10 - Restaurant/Renewal - Cigarette Vending/Renewal - 1 Juke Box/Renewal - 2 Game Macbines/Renewal Shaw Lumber Co. 3776 Connelly Avenue - Retail Sales/Renewal Arden Hills Nursery 4350 N. Hamline Avenue - Retail Sales/Renewal T-own C rie r 3855 N. Lexington Avenue - Restaurant/Renewal - Cigarette Vending/Renewal Servomation Corp. (Control Data) 4201 N. Lexington Avenue - Restaurant/Renewal - 6 Cigarette Vending/Renewal Arden Hills Club, Inc. 4177 Fernwood Avenue -.16 Tennis Courts/Renewal - 2 Games Machines/Renewal - Juke Box/Renewal - Cigarette Vending/Renewal - Restaurant/Renewal Servomation Corp. (Control Data) 4290 Fernwood - Cigarette Vending/Renewa1 Bethel College and Seminary 3900 Bethel Drive - 3 Restaurants/Renewal - 4 Video Games/Renewal Servomation Corp. (Control Data) 1160 Grey Fox Road - Cigarette Vending/Renewal .