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Home My WebLink About01-10-07-PC ,---"'---" -~---_...._---_...__.- --.--.----.--.... .-..---.- Chair' % 1245 W. Highway 96 David Sand ~~IL~S Arden Hills, MN 55112 Co~missioners 651.634.5120 Clayton larson Arden Hills www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us Liz Modesette Roberta Thompson Planning Commission Clayton Zimmerman Vacant January 10, 2007 Vacant -.----..--.... City Vision A strong community that values our unique environment, our fiscal soundness, --------....--.. and our tradition as a desirable cit in which to live, work, and la. Agenda Planning Commission Convenes 7:00 PM --- Cali to Order . .-----.. ...--- 1. AGENDA -'-- 2. MINUTES A. December 6, 2006 Meeting ~._----_.. 3. PLANNING CASES A. Planning Case 06-035; Variance; John & Jeri Huyett; 3203 Shorewood Drive - Public Hearing, Continued ..-.----..---- 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS A. Fence Regulations B. 2006 Planning Case Year in Review 5. REPORTS A. Report from the City Council ---.- 6. ADJOURNMENT A. quorum of the City Council may be present at this meeting. Planning Cases are available online at: http://www.cLarden-hills.mn.us . L Page 1 of 1 .. Jackie Freppert .... ...,~=~=.^^...^...^...... .....=.., ..............^M..=~^ From: Jackie Freppert Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 2:01 PM 1'0: bob.fletcher@co.ramsey.mn,us; bulletin@lillienews,com; cwilson@ctv15,org; dorrick@pioneerpress.com; dprobst@mspmac,org; focus@mnsun.com; kmaltman@msn,com; mlsm ith@startribune.com; smoran@startribune.com; ssch roeder@smithmicrotech.com; timesaver02@aol,com Subject: Planning Commission Agenda for 1/10/07 Mtg cfi(,lfPIj cfioLidalP! fjacki.e eft. d'C.eppe'Ct Office Support Speciaiist F)hcne 6:)1.634,5130 Fax 651,634.5137 jack ie freppert@ci,arden..hllls.rnn,us INWw,ci,arden-hills rnn, us 12/29/2006 MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HH.LS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION . WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6,2006 7:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chair Sand called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. DRAFT ROLL CALL \- Present were Commissioners Clayton Larson, Elizabeth Modesette, Clayton Zimmemlan, Roberta Thompson, David McClung, and Chair David Sand. Absent: Commissioner Ken Bezdicek. Also present were Councilmember David Grant, City PI31mer James Lehnhoff, and Recording Sccretary Kathlcen Altman. A. APPROV AL OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 1. 2006. Commissioner Zimmemlan moved, secondcd by Commissioner Larson to approve the . November 1, 2006 minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (6-0), PUBLIC HEARINGS A. PLANNING CASE #06-035: VARIANCE. JOlIN AND JERI HUYETT~ 3203 SHORE\VOOD DRIVE Mr. LehnholT statcd applicants were requesting this item be tabled. Commissioner Larson moved, second cd by Commissioner Thompson to table Planning Case #06-035, Variance, John and Jeri Huyett, 3203 Shorewood Drive. Thc motion c:.mied unanimously (6-0). Ill. PLANNING CASE 06-036: SITE PLAN REVIEW. BRAUSEN'S SERVICE GARAGE~ 1306/1310 COUNTY ROAD:E Mr. LehnholT stated applicant was requesting a site plan review to deviate from the sign regulations to integrate a twenty (20) square foot elcetronic message board into a new . sixty-four (64) square foot sign at 1306 County Road E. The ncw sign would rcplace the existing sign at the northeastem comer of the property that is 56 square feet, 14,5 feet tall, and is a legal, nonconforming sign. Staff recommended approval of the Site Plan Review subject to the following conditions: ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 2 1. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted. Any . significant changes to these plans, as determined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission, 2. The new sign shall be located in the same loeation of the sign for which it will replace. 3. Advertising not related to the busincsses at 1306 and 1310 County Road E shall be strictly prohibited. This condition shall not prohibit non-commercial messages. 4. The electronic message center shall not change messages more than once per thirty seconds. 5. The eleetronic messagc center shall not use multi-frame messages. 6. The messages shall not flash, scroll, or use animated pictures or animated logos. 7, The text on the message center shall be monochrome in appearance, 8. The brightness of the message center shall bc modified for daylight and nighttime operational hours so as to not to distract automobile traffic. The City may require the applicant to adjust the brightness of the sign if the City determined that the sign is distracting drivers. 9. The 1310 County Road E property shall not be pernlittcd to have any permanent freestanding signs as long as the property has a freestanding sign on the 1306 County Road E property. 10, The applicant shall agree to change the fonns of message entry, the form of messagc exit, mcssage center brightness, the frequency of message changes, and other aspects of the electronic messagc board if the City determines that the sign is or could be distracting drivers. . 11. The applicant shall comply with future City regulations that regulate the brightness, message frequency, mcssage entry, message exit, animation, and other applicable regulations of clectronic message board signs. The operation of the electronic message board in this application shall not be grandfathered in with future regulatory changes regarding electronic message board signs. ~ 12, If any of the conditions are violated, the City shall reserve the right to have the electronic message center shut down lor one day for each offensc, Each violation of ~ the conditions of operation shall be considered a separate offense and shut down days can accumulate. This provision shall not restrict or remove the City's right to pursue other legal options for enforcing the conditions of this application and other City Q regulations. Hc also recommended adding a condition 13 stating: The City Attorney shall prepare a sign operation agreement that shall be subject to the City Council approval. The sign operation agreement shall be signed by the property owner. Chair Sand stated as he understood it, there would be three messages (time, temperature, and advertising). He asked if this was three messages or one message, Mr. Lehnhoff responded the time would be up for 30 seconds, the temperature would be up for 30 seconds, and the advertising specials would be up for 30 seconds. He noted not all three messages would bc up for 30 seconds total, and there may bc more than one advertising message. . Commissioner Larson asked if the sign shown was going to read the way it was presented with respect to the referencc to gas. Mr. Brausen, applieant, stated the logo was a tribute . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 3 to his fathcr and the logo was being proposed to rcmain as depicted and is on the current . sign. He noted the only thing they might add is their phone number underneath the logo, Commissioner Thompson asked if American Car Care Centers was related to the business. Mr. Lehnhoff responded it was related to the business. Mr. Brausen noted American Car Care Centers was their franchise. He asked if they could speed up the time and temperature to less than 30 seconds and then leave the advertising on for 30 seconds. Mr. Reiter, sign representative, statcd if they could put thc time and temperature up for 5 seconds that would bc sufficient. He noted they could display both time and tempcrature at the same time. He noted a message for ten seconds was a long time for a message to display, He believed ten seconds was sufficient for a message, Chair Sand asked if he was suggesting a two message change, one with time and tempcrature <md one with a message. Mr. Rieter responded that was COlTect. He stated they wanted to run this sign responsibly. Commissioner Larson asked if a five second timc and tempcrature and a ten second message was sunicient. Mr. Reitcr rcsponded thcy could try that and see ifit worked, Mr. Lehnhoff noted when he checked with other cities, thosc cities did not always . specifically rcgulate the timing of the signage. Instead, other cities left it open to be detcrnlined for each sign based on location, use, and the potential for driver distraction. Chair Sand stated he believed they should leavc it up to the sign expe11 as to what would \vork and staff could check this. Mr. Lehnhoff suggcsted they have a "bottom number" so staff had somc boundary to work with. Commissioner Zimmerman stated he did not want a scrolling sign and 5-10 seconds was .... close to scrolling. He recommended a longcr period of time (i.e. 20 seconds). He noted 1.1- this would maximize the most people coming by. Mr. Brausen stated they did not object <C to having thc mcssagc on longer, but he would like the time and temperaturc left on for a shorter period of time. ~ Mr. Rieter suggested thcy just start out with a number and see how it wcnt. Chair Sand recommcnded Condition 4 bc revised to read: The electronic message center shall not change messages more frequently than once per 5 scconds and shall be subject to adjustment by the City in accordance with Condition 10 below, Mr. Brausen stated he was agrecable to this. Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to modify Condition 4 to read: Thc electronic message center shall not changc messages morc frequcntly than once per 5 . seconds and shall be subject to adjustment by the City in accordance with Condition] 0 below, The motion caJTied (4-2) (Commissioners Larson and Zimmerman opposed), ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 4 .. Commissioner McClung stated he was not in favor of expanding a nonconfornling use and therefore he would be voting against this motion. . Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Modesette to approve Planning Case No, 06-036, Site Plan Review, Brausen's Service Garage, 1306/1310 County Road E subject to the 12 conditions as noted in statrs November 27, 2006, report and adding condition 13 stating: The City Attorney shall prepare a sign operation agreement that shall be subject to the City Council approval. The sign operation agreement shall be signed by the property owner, and subject to the revised condition 4. Commissioner Larson stated normally he also would not be in favor of a confornling use, but in this case he would be voting in favor ofthis because of the location of the business. The motion carried unanimously (5-1) (Commissioner McClung opposed). Mr. Lehnhoff stated this Planning Case would he heard at the December 11 Couneil meeting. . C: ~ ~ . . ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 5 . UNFINISHED AND NE\V BUSINESS A. PLANNING CASE 06-032: VARIANCE. STEVE AND JOLENEPOUCHER. 1548 BRIARKNOLL DRIVE Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicants have withdrawn their application in order to pursue other options that do not require a variance, No action is requircd. H. DRAFT TCAAP PLANNING SCHEDULE Mr. LehnhofTpresented the draft TCAAP phmning schedule. C. PLANNING COMMISSION l\'lEETING DATE IN JANUARY 2007 Mr. Lehnhoff statcd the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2007. City Hall will be closed January 1 and 2, and he will be out of the office for the rest of the week. He proposed to move the Planning Commission meeting to January 10, 2007, The Planning Commission unanimously agrecd to move the January meeting from the 3nJ to the loth, . REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmcmber Grant updatcd thc Commission on reccnt Council actions, Commissioner Larson requested an update on the various highway projects at a future meeting. Chair Sand and Commissioner Thompson recommcnded they have a future discussion regarding traffic. ~\D.JOURNMENT Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Larson to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m, The motion carried unanimously (6-0). ~'\ . Q~ ... ~ MINUTES CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA PLANNING COMMISSION . WEDNESDA Y, DECEMBER 6, 2006 7:00 P.M. - ARDEN HILLS CITY HALL CALL TO ORDER Chair Sand called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. DRAFT ROLL CALL Present werc Commissioncrs Clayton Larson, Elizabeth Modcsette, Clayton Zimmerman, Roberta Thompson, David McClung, and Chair David Sand. Absent: Commissioncr Kcn Bezdicek. Also present were Councilmember David Grant, City Planner James Lehnhoff, and Rccording Secretary Kathleen Altman. A. APPROV AI, OF MINUTES FROM PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HEIJD ON NOVEMBER 1,2006. Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Larson to approve the . November 1, 2006 minutes as presented. The motion carried unanimously (6-0), PUBLIC HJi:ARINGS A. PLANNING CASE #06-035: VARIANCE, JOHN AND JERI HUYETT; 3203 SHOREWOOD DRIVE Mr. Lchnhoff stat cd applicants were requesting this item be tabled, Commissioncr Larson moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to table Planning Case #06-035, Variance, John and Jcri Huyett, 3203 Shorewood Drive, The motion carried unanimously (6-0). IB. PLANNING CASE 06-036: SITE PLAN REVIEW. BRAUSEN'S SERVICE GAR4.GE; 1306/1310 COUNTY ROAD E Mr. Lehnhoff stated applicant was rcquesting a site plan revicw to deviate from the sign regulations to integrate a twenty (20) square foot electronic message board into a new . sixty-four (64) square foot sign at 1306 County Road E. The ncw sign would replace the existing sign at thc northeastcm comer of the property that is 56 square feet, 14.5 feet tall, and is a legal, nonconfomling sign. Staff recommended approval of the Site Plan Revicw subject to the following conditions: "- ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 2 ~ 1. Thc project shall be completed in aecordance with thc plans submitted. Any . significant changes to these plans, as detemlined by the City Planner, shall require rcview and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The new sign shall be locatcd in the same location of the sign for which it will replace. 3. Advertising not related to the businesses at 1306 and 1310 County Road E shall be strictly prohibited. This condition shall not prohibit non-commcrcial messages. 4. The electronic message center shall not change mcssages more than once per thirty seconds. 5. Thc electronic messagc center shall not use multi-frame messages. 6. Thc messages shall not flash, scroll, or use animated pictures or animatcd logos. 7. The text on the mcssage center shall be monochrome in appearance. 8. The brightness of the message center shall be modified for daylight and nighttime operational hours so as to not to distract automobile traffic. The City may require the applicant to adjust the brightness of the sign if the City detemlined that the sign is distracting drivers. 9. Thc 1310 County Road E property shall not be permitted to have any pemlanent freestanding signs as long as the property has a freestanding sign on the 1306 County Road E property. 10, The applicant shall agree to change the forms of message cntry, thc form of message exit, message centcr brightncss, the frequency of mcssage changes, and other aspects of thc electronic message board if the City determines that the sign is or could be distracting drivers, . 11. The applicant shall comply with future City regulations that rcgulate the brightness, mcssage frequency, mcssage entry, message exit, animation, and other applicable regulations of electronic message board signs. The operation of thc electronic message board in this application shall not be grandfathcred in with future regulatory changes regarding eleetronic message board signs. l4 12. If any of the conditions arc violated, the City shall reserve the right to have the electronie message centcr shut down for one day for each offensc. Each violation of ~ the conditions of operation shall be considered a separate offense and shut down days can accumulate. This provision shall not restrict or remove the City's right to pursue other legal options for enforcing thc conditions of this application ,md other City Q regulations. He also recommended adding a condition 13 stating: The City Attorncy shall prepare a sign opcration agreement that shall be subject to the City Council approval. The sign operation agrccment shall be signed by the property owner. Chair Sand stated as he understood it, therc would be three messages (time, tempcrature, and advertising). He asked if this was three messages or one message. Mr. Lehnhoff responded the timc would be up for 30 seconds, the temperature would be up for 30 seconds, and the advertising specials would be up for 30 seconds. He noted not all three messagcs would be up for 30 seconds total, and there may be morc than onc advertising message. . Commissioncr Larson asked if the sign shown was going to read the way it was presented with respcet to the referencc to gas. Mr. Brausen, applicant, stated the logo was a tribute " tt ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 3 to his father and the logo was being proposed to remain as depicted and is on the current . sign. He noted the only thing they might add is their phone number underneath the logo, Commissioncr Thompson askcd if American Car Care Centcrs was related to the business, Mr. Lchnhoff responded it was related to the business, Mr. Brausen noted Amcrican Car Care Centers was their franchise. He asked if thcy could speed up the timc and temperature to less than 30 seconds and then leave the advertising on for 30 seconds. Mr. Reiter, sign representative, stated if they could put the time and temperature up for 5 scconds that would be sufficient. He noted they could display both time and temperature at the same time. He noted a message for ten scconds was a long time for a messagc to display, He believed ten seconds was sufficient for a message. Chair Sand asked if he was suggesting a two mcssage change, one with time and temperature and onc with a message. Mr. Ricter responded that was COlTect. He stated they wanted to run this sign responsibly. Commissioner Larson asked if a five sccond time and temperature and a ten second message was sufficient. Mr. Reiter responded they could try that and see if it worked. Mr. Lehnhoff noted when he checked with othcr citics, those cities did not always . specifically regulate the timing of thc signage. Instead, other cities lcft it open to be determined for each sign based on location, use, and the potential for driver distraction, Chair Sand stated he believed they should leave it up to the sign cxpert as to what would work and statr could check this. Mr. Lehnhoff suggested they have a "bottom number" so staffhad some boundary to work with. Commissioner Zimmennan stated he did not want a scrolling sign and 5-10 seconds was .... dose to scrolling. He rccommended a longer period of time (i.e, 20 seconds), He noted LL this would maximize the most people coming by. Mr. Brausen stated they did not object <r to having the message on longer, but he would like the time and temperature left on for a shorter period of time, ~ Mr. Rieter suggested they just start out with a number and see how it went. Chair Sand recommended Condition 4 be revised to read: The electronic mcssage center shall not change mcssages morc frcquently th,ill once per 5 seconds and shall be subject to adjustment by the City in accordance with Condition 10 below. Mr. Brausen stated he was agrceable to this. Chair Sand moved, seconded by Commissioner Thompson to modify Condition 4 to read: The electronic message center shall not change messages more frequently than once per 5 . seconds and shall be subject to adjustment by the City in accordance with Condition 10 below. The motion carried (4-2) (Commissioners Larson and Zimmcnnan opposed). " ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 4 t Commissioner McClung stated he was not in favor of expanding a noneonfom1ing use and therefore he would be voting against this motion. . Chair Sand movcd, scconded by Commissioner Modcsette to approve Planning Case No. 06-036, Site Plan Review, Brausen's Service Garage, 1306/1310 County Road E subject to thc 12 conditions as noted in statrs Novembcr 27, 2006, rcport and adding condition 13 stating: The City Attorney shall prepare a sign operation agrcement that shall be subject to the City Council approval. The sign operation agreemcnt shall bc signcd by the property owner, and subject to the revised condition 4. Commissioner Larson statcd normally he also would not be in favor of a conforming use, but in this case he would be voting in favor of this because ofthe location ofthc business, Thc motion earried unanimously (5-1) (Commissioncr McClung opposed). Mr. Lehnhoff stated this Planning Case would hc heard at the December 11 Council meeting. . ~ ~ Q . . , ARDEN HILLS PLANNING COMMISSION - DECEMBER 6, 2006 5 . UNFINISUED AND NE\V BUSINESS A. PLANNING CASE 06-032: VARIANCE. STEVE AND JOLENEPOUCHER. 1548 BRIARKNOLL DRIVE Mr. Lehnhoff stated the applicants have withdrawn their application in order to pursue other options that do not require a variance. No action is required. B. DRAFT TCAAP PLANNING SCHEDULE Mr. Lehnhoff presented the draft TCAAP planning sehedule. c. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING DATE IN JANUARY 2007 Mr. Lehnhoff stated the next Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 3, 2007. City Hall will be closed January 1 and 2, and he will be out of the office for the rest of the week, He proposed to move the Planning Commission meeting to January 10, 2007. The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to move the January meeting from the 3rd to the loth. . REPORTS A. Report from the City Council Councilmember Grant updated the Commission on recent Council actions. Commissioner Larson requested an update on the various highway projects at a future meeting. Chair Sand and Commissioner Thompson recommended they have a future discussion regarding traffic. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Zimmerman moved, seconded by Commissioner Larson to adjoum the meeting at 8:00 p.m. The motion carried unanimously (6-0). . ~"\ {)~ i i . ~ ~1~~_JIILLS MEMORANDUM - DATE: December 27,2006 PC Agenda Item 3.A TO: Planning Commission 11;'ROM: J ames Lehnhoff, City p,anncrfr SUBJECT: PC #06-035 Variance - Continued John & Jeri Huyett 3203 Shorewood Drive = lU pdate This application was tabled at thc December 4, 2006, Planning Commission mecting at the request of the applicants. ,The applicants have since submitted a revised application that reduces the intensity of the variance request 1rom the original application. . 1R.eQuested Action The applicants are requcsting a variance to construct a 411 squarc foot addition to the front side of the existing home at 3203 Shorewood Drive. Approximately twelve feet of the castern part of the addition is within the 50 foot drainage ditch setback on the castem side of the property, and approximately seven inches ofthc addition is within the ten foot side yard sctback on the western side of the property. ]lJackeround L Overview of Revised Request The applicants havc submitted a revised variance request to construct a 411 square foot addition to the tfont side of their dwelling adjacent to the attached garage. The addition would encroach up to seven inches into the ten foot \vestem side yard setback and approximately twelve feet into the fifty toot drainage ditch setback from the east. The revised addition will not encroach into the front yard setback or into the Lake Johanna tin' ofArdcn Hills . Plallnillg CummissiOIl Mcctil/gjiJr .Ii/J//UII)' 10, ]()()7 \Uklro-il1c!./ls:ardcnhills:t'lal1l1il1gil'lanning Casl'si20(l6\06-035 ll/lyeTi J "arian!.'e (I'LND/NG):I 220(16. PC R'port - It/ly''lf Varian,'(',do(' Page 101"9 , , setback. Approximately 70 percent or 286 square feet of the proposed addition is outside of all setbacks leaving about 125 square feet within the side and drainage ditch setbacks . (Attachment 3A-3), The applicants have submitted a letter outlining thc reasons for the request, a responsc to the variance evaluation criteria, and drawings of the house before and aftcr the addition (Attachment 3A-l). A full survey ofthc property has also been submitted (Attachment 3A- 3). The prcvious rendition of the variance application had proposed to construct a 312 square foot (12'xI6') addition to the front of the attached garage and a ten (2'x5') square foot addition to the main portion of the dv,:elling. The 312 square foot addition was entirely within the forty foot front yard the fi fty foot drainage ditch setback. Therc are two prior planning cases related to this property. Planning Case 74-010 was approved in 1974, which was for a variance to construct a garage that encroached 2.5 feet into the front yard setback, A file for a second variance to construct a garage that encroached 11.5 feet into the front yard setback was approved in Planning Case 82-022, The second planning case file was fOllnd after the previolls planning case report was distributed. More infoll11ation regarding both variances is provided in a below section, 2. Site Data Future Land Use Plan: Low Density Residential Existiilg Land USe: Single Family Home . Zoning: -, R-]: Single Family Residential Current LotSizes:-- .289 Acres (I 2,580 square reet) Topography: The property is generally llat. 3. Surrounding Area ~.. .. ., Direction Future Land Use Plan Zoning Existing Land Use .~ North -- -- Lake Johanna -------- ----- - ------ -'-'--- South Low Density Residential R-I: Single Family Residential Single Family Detached Rt:sidential j f---,,-------- -----~--- --'-"- f-.-----'--, - Stream/Single Family , East Stream/Low Density R-I: Single Family Residential Detached Residential Residential (Lake Johanna drainaf!e -----'--'------,--'. ditch) Low Density Residential L~ R-]: Single'F~milY Residen~i~-' -- ---..---." West Single Family Detached Residential ___...__n_____ ------.._.-.._--- Cil.\' 4Ardl'Il Hills ." Planning COli/mission Ml'l'lil/gfur ./mil/lIJ:1' 10. 2007 . \ :;\!l'Iro-illc[,l/,I'!ardellhills\P!al1f1illg\!'!allning ('a5(',I"]006\06-035 IhncII Variance (PENDINGji/2]006 - PC RI'fJor[ - Ill/yell J'lIriance,d()(' Page 2 of 9 J>lan Evaluation . 1. Applicable Zoning Regulations The applicable R-l Zoning Requirements are as follows: ',',' .'iApplicable R"1 Loi'R~quiremeili!l ,', ,1 c_Mi~i~_u~~_o-',f'.!_e~J~!L__ _______ 1~!Q9~ ?: Minil!'~if1~<?U?!2:~j~,_'<Vid~~depth) ,'_____ 95/.13~ 3. Height (ft.) 35 4. Lot Covered by Structure 25% 5, Min. Landscape Lot Area 65% 6. Minimum Building Setbacks (ft) ..- ---- Front yard 40 -.---.-.. Rear Yard (Principle) 30 -~-_.- - ____.n __ Rear Yard (Accessory) 10 .......--~._.- ---...--" Side Yard Interior - Principal (Min/total both _"y~ds 0....':1..100_____._ , __ ___u_________.____ m__..1_0~ Side Y_ard _lrlteri_or-__~c(;e_~s~..rY_______ "-----~ Side Yard Corner 40 ---- ----- ____no L__..J:,!~_e " ". _". _. __ ..___u_.. ___ '--._.u__5~ f,of Si:::e . The lot is 12,579.97 square feet, which mcans the lot is a legal, nonconforming lot. Lof COI '('rage The lot coverage limit for the structure is twcnty-five (25) percent and the total impervious coveragc limit lor the lot is thirty-fivc (35) percent. If the variance is approved, the permitted lot coverage would not be exceeded. A variance is not required for lot coverage. Maximum Existing Proposed ~0..9Jsf)_____.., 3145 2653 3064 .----..--- .- m____.____ ~..!Jjsf)_" __ u___ -- 57 57 -------- -- ------ _Dril,le~,~Y,Js~L -- 681 681 ---. _yy~waYs (sf) ..- 623 .--- 450 Structure -- _ Coverage -"---. 25% -_?~ _____,?4~~ Total Impervious (sf) uiA03 __4,g14 4,252 ---'-'---'-------,-- -- "..- ---- --"- , .. --....-- Total Impervious 35% 31.9% 33.8% .--.- -----.--. Lot Size (sf) 12,580 12,580 12,580 ('ill' (~r'lrdt'll / /ills . Plal//lil/g CO/llmissio/l Ale,'tillg for Jal/lIw:r 10. ](1(17 ',""'lm i'1<'I,/{,\ "al'd"I1hills:J>lallllil1gPlal111il1g ('/ISL's::!!i(J(,:O('-035 /111)'1.'11 r'al'/(lIlc,' (1'[:"N/J[N(;'j: IllOO(, - 1'( , N,p"'" - [[II1'<'{/ I <"lI'ial1(,('",j,,(' P~lgc 3 of 9 Front. Side. alld I,like Set hacks The existing structure encroaches, at least in part, on setbacks from all four sides: . Required Current Setback Maximum Encroachment Feet Feet South/F rant 40 14 -- -'- . North/Lake 50 ",20 1--..,------ -... _...~.._- West/Side 10 0.6 -----..'- -,,--,'.., ...-- .. _._- East/Drainage Ditch 50 40 The minimum setback would be ten feet along the westem side of the property since the structure is more than fifteen feet from the eastem property line (the two side sctbacks must add up to at least twenty-five feet with a minimum of ten feet on one side). The encroachment into the fifty foot setback from Lake Johanna was constructed prior to current lake setback regulations. The front yard encroachment was approvcd in t\VO prior planning cases. As noted above, the proposcd addition would encroach up to scven inches into the western side setback and twelve feet into the fifty foot setback from the edge of the drainage ditch. .' Neither side of the addition would by any closer to a lot line than the existing structure, The seven inch encroachment along the westcm side of the addition would be in line with the cxisting structure and would maintain the continuity of the dwelling along that side. The twelve foot addition along the eastem side of the addition would be on the western side ofthc garage, The garagc is cntirely within the drainage ditch setback and is between thc proposed addition and the drainage ditch. The maximum encroachments listed in the chart above would not be increased if the variance is approved. Structure lIeight The existing strueture is a one story dwelling that is well below the thiliy-five foot maximum height for a rcsidcntial structure. Although the applicants could construct a second floor ovcr portions of the home without a variance, that may not be practical due to the structure's encroachmcnt on sctbacks on all four sides. For the second floor to encroach on any of the i()ur sides, a variance would still be needed. Since portions of the structnre are within the Lake Johanna, western side, front, and drainagc ditch setbacks, constructing a second story outside of the four setbacks would probably not be visually appealing. Constructing a second floor that meets all rcquired setback would likely require demolishing the existing structure, Cify (~(An/(,/I Hil/s Planni/lg ('oll/II/issio/l MCdill?, fi!/' lallI/a!)' 10, ]007 . \ :;\f"If'()-il/,'I,II,\''arr'''1/1u1l.0f'I{//lIIi11g:I-'I{//lIIil/,f~ ('lISt',1 :;}1I06\06-035 /I1m"/I Val'ial/('e 11-'/:',\'0/:\'(,:1' I;} :0(16 /'e Hl'{J'>/"' - //11.\'.../1 r'lIl'illl/("(,',do(' Pa~e 4 of 9 The applicants indicated in their statement that the high groundwater level makes it impossible to construct a basement to provide more living space. While data has not been . submitted to confirm this statement, the proximity of the structure to the lake and ditch, along with the minimal increase in elevation from the lake to the ground level of the structurc makes their asscrtion highly probable, -~ FloodPlain, \Vetlands, Easements, and the Drainage Ditch Setback ,-. The existing house and the proposed addition are outside of the 100-year flood plain and. the addition \vould not encroach on any drainage or utility easements, There is a twelve foot wide drainage easement along the full length of the eastern property line, which is shown on the survey and includes a portion of the ditch that connects Lake Johanna to Little Lake Johanna, Ricc Creek Watershed District (RCWD) was consulted about the drainage ditch along the eastern side of the property to determine ifthcre arc any required setbacks from the ditch beyond thc City's normal side-yard setback. Since the drainage ditch is connected to the lakc and has an ordinary high water mark (OHW), RCWD docs rcquire a fifty foot setback from the edge of drainagc ditches. The setback is usually nceded to help makc ccrtain that nc\\' structures are built outsidc o[the flood plain, Although the existing building and thc proposed addition arc outside of the Hood plain, a variance is still required to construct all addition within fifty feet of the edge of the drainage . ditch. This application will likely require approval from RCWD before the City could issue any pe1l11its. Since the proposed addition is buffered by the garage from the ditch. does not get closcr to the ditch than the existing encroachment, and is outsidc of the flood plain and \vetlands, it is likely that this application \volJld mcet RCWD requirements. J. Previous Planning Case There arc two prior planning cases for this property related to encroaching on the front yard sctback. Planning Case 74-10. which was approved on May 13. 1974, permitted the property owner at that time to construct a garage that \vOLtld havc encroached approximately 2.5 feet into the front yard setback. Aftcr reviewing this planning case, it appcared that the propcrty owncr at that time had encroached more than the approved 2,5 fect. However, it has since been discovcred that an additional variance was approvcd in 1981 tor the property, Planning Case 082-22 approvcd an 11.5 toot encroachment into the front yard setback. According to the meeting minutes from 1982. the 2.5 toot cncroachment that was approved in 1974 was nevcr constructed, ;\Icverthclcss, the existing garage docs appear to encroach about fourtecn feet into the front yard setback. ('it\, (J/A rdL'1I 1 fills . PIUI/lli/li!: COII/missioll MCL'lil/gfin' JllIl//llIT I fJ, ]1.107 ;;..\f"I/'O illl'l,/IS'lIrd,,"hi//s</'/lIl1l1ilg;{'/lllllillg CII,\'(',\';:!(}()f>;{)(,..(135 11/1.\'('11 I-'II/'i/lll(,(' (/'/,';\,/)/;\,(;(/ :!:!(}(}f> -PC R"porl- 1111.\"('/1 "'lIrilll/("',.f",, Page 5 of l) The variance request in this new application would be the third variancc rcquest for the . property. 4. Variance Evaluation Criteria The criteria listed below must be used to evaluate the variance request. Staff has provided suggested findings of t~lct in the following section. A. Variance Review Criteria - Section 1355.04 Subd. 4,C: Variances from the literal provisions of the Zoning Code may be granted in instances \vhcre the strict enforcement would cause undue hardship becausc of circumstances unique to the individual property under consideration. Variances shall only be grantcd whcn it is demonstrated that such actions will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the Code. "Undue hardship. II as used in connection with the granting of a vanance, means: . The property in question cannot be put to a reasonable use under conditions pellllitted by the Zoning Code; . The plight of the landowner is due to circumstances unique to the property not created by the landowner; . The variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality; and, . Economic considerations alone shall not constitute an undue hardship if . reasonable use lor the property exists under the tcnllS of the Code. R. Additional Review Infonllation: Although State Statutcs include guidelines for evaluating vanances, the interpretation and meaning of those Statutes have been impacted by vmious court decisions, A somewhat common, though apparently incorrect, interpretation of the writtcn Statutes is that a property owner must show that they do not have reasonable use of their prope,.~v \vithout an approved variancc. Thc di rticulty \vith this standard is what counts as "'reasonable lIse'- of the property? Since most properties could be construed to have "reasonable use" \vithout a variance. this standard was declared virtually insunllountable by the Court of Appeals. A revised interpretation of the "reasonable lise" evaluation critcria has emerged fi'om the Minnesota Court of Appeals. According to the City Attorney, a property owner does not need to show that reasonable use tor a properly only exists with an approved variance, Instead, the landowner must only demonstrate that the proposed variatio1/ is reasonable tor a particular property in a given zone, For ('if\, o(..Ir'/(,1/ l!ills Planning COli/mission Ml'elil/g/i)/" Janl/ar)' 10, ]()(J,7 . :;,\f('/ro-illl'/_I/-"'lIrd('l1hi//01'/(///Ilillg :1'/tl/1I1illg ('II.1'{'s,l006'(J(,-,035 /lI/Y{'ll V"rillIlC(, (/'I.'..;'V'J)/,VC;i \1 21(}()6 - /'(' !I'-'I'or! - /11/.1'<'1/ l'ar;llIlN'.th,.. Page 6 of 9 example, the propcl1y owner must only demonstrate that an addition that cncroachcs into a particular setback is reasonablc as opposed to showing that the . property would only have reasonable use with the addition. While this is a much softer interpretation of rcasonable usc, the applicant must still address all four variance criteria listed above. Findin2,s of Fact Staff ot1ers the following eleven findings of fact for review: 1. The 12,579.97 square foot lot size is classified as a legal, nonconforming lot within the H.-I Zone, 2. The currcnt dwelling is nonconfonning because it encroaches approximately fourteen (14) feet into the front yard setback, ,5 feet into the western side setback, forty (40) feet into the drainage ditch setback, and up to twenty (20) feet into the Lake Johanna setback. .., The proposed addition would encroach approximately seven inches into the western side .) . yard setback and approximately twelvc feet into the eastern fifty foot setback trom the Lake Johanna drainage ditch. The proposed addition would not encroach any further to the lot line or the drainage ditch than the existing structure. 4. The proposed addition along with the existing structure would not exceed the impervious limits. 5. The existing single family home and the proposed addition would be used for permitted . uses within the R-l Zone. 6, The existing structure and proposed addition are outside of the twelve (12) foot wide drainage casement, the I OO-year flood plains, and any wetlands. 7, ^ variance to construct an addition that cncroached 2.5 feet into thc front yard setback was approvcd in Planning Case 074-10 on May 13,1974. 8. A variancc to construct an addition that encroached 11.5 feet into the front yard setback was approved in Planning Case 082-22 on Octobcr 18, 1982. 9. The proposed addition is a reasonable use within the R-l Zone as compared to other single f~lll1ily homcs in tbe City. The addition would be used for living space within a single-t~lmily home, which is a pcrmitted use in the R-l Zone. 10. The proposed addition is unlikely to negatively impact the cssential character of the neighborhood or the City, The sizes of the other homes along Shorewood Drive are comparable to the size of the subjcct home with the proposed addition. Approximately 70 percent of the addition is outside the setbacks and could be built without a variance, There are seventeen other homes along Shorewood Road, at least seven of which encroach as much as twcnty feet into the front yard setback (information on encroachments into side and lake setbacks was not readily available). Three of the homes have approved variances for the encroachments and the others may have been constructed prior to the current regulations, Cill' o/Arden lfills . Pllll1l1ing COII/II/ission Afet'lingfor Janu{//y 10, lOll; \ :.\[,'{m-illL'f.lIs\ar,[cnhi!!s'Plrll/llillg:l'!rll/llillg Cnst's\:!(jO('\06-035 Hl/yclI Variallce (PEN!)IN(;)\ 12:!UO(j - }'(' Report - J II/)'ell V"ri""cf',d,,c Page 7 of9 1 1. The drainage ditch, nonconforming lot size, groundwater level, and the relatively small bui Iding pad pose unique challenges to expanding west, east, down, up, toward the lake, . or toward the road on this property. The property and required setbacks is unique as compared to most other property in the R-I Zone, 1 2. The proposed addition is not based on economic considerations alone. Staff Recommendation Since the proposed addition would have minimal or no impact on the lake, neighboring properties, or the City. Staffs opinion is that the proposed addition can meet the requirements of the variance criteria as stated in the findings of fact. Additionally, the addition would not be any closer to any of the lot lines than the existing structure, Therefore, Staff recommends approval on this variance proposal subject to the following three conditions: I. The project shall be completed in accordance with the plans submitted, Any significant changes to these plans, as detennined by the City Planner, shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The applicant shall use best management practices to control erosion throughout construction and restoration. Silt fencing shall be installed along the drainage ditch prior to any construction on the propel1y, 3, The applicant shall obtain all necessary pemlits from the Rice Creek Watershed District and any othcr necessary agencies prior to the City issuing any building permits. Options . I. Recommend approval of the variance(s) as submitted, 2. Recommend approval of the variance(s) with conditions. .... Recommend denial of the variance(s) with reasons for denial. If the City denies the .). petitioners request. ".. .it must state in writing the reasons for the dcnial at the time it denies the request." The findings in this report can be cited as reasons for denial. 4, Table the variance(s) for additional information. (fa motioll to recommel/d del/ial is made, the Planning Commission should state findings based 01/ the \"(lrilll/Ce revieH' criteria that support the recommendation ~vith the motiol/. Notice A notice was also prepared by the City and mailed to properties within threc-hundred fi fty (350) feet orthe subject propcrty. Ci/y oj.,lrdel/ Hills j'lll//IIing Commission Alec/in?, .hr Jalluary 10, 2()()7 . : :.H('tr{).iIlCl,I/S'clrll"lIhill.~'l'lllllllillg:I'I(lllning ("asesi2006:06-035 /lurett "Ilrillnc,' (I'FNDIN(i):/ 220(}6 - PC Rcport -/lUI'i'tt "'llriaIlCI',do(' }>age 8 of 9 Resident Comment . Staff has not received any letters or telephone calls from adjacent property owncrs or occupants in rcgard to this planning case. The applicant did submit a new petition from adjacent propel1y owncrs in favor of the rcvised variance. J[)eadlinc for A1?;cncY A.ctions Thc City of Ardcn Hills received the completed application for this request on November 20, 2006. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the City must act on this rcquest by January 20,2006 (()() uays), unless the City providcs the petitioner with written rcasons for an additional 60 day rcyicvv pcriod, The City may with thc petitioners' consent cxtcnd the review period beyond the IlO da\-'5. Since this application will not go to the City COllncil until their January 29,2007, meeting, the City will inli.mn the applicants that the revicw period will go bcyond the initial sixty day review period. Attachments 3A-l Application and sllpporting materials fi'om the applicant 3/\-2 Air Photo and photographs of the site . 3A-3 Buildable Area and Survey -. Ci(r (~f..1 rcll'lI lIills . i-'1<llIlIill,!!. Commissioll Ah','fillgjil!" jalll/afT !O, 'lOO7 "..tic-1m, i'Ii'I,lI,,"mil'llhill.0l'fallllil/g Pfalll/ill.!!, ('as,',' :~(I(i(>:I)6-()35 1111."('11 Varilllli'" (l'l0VI)I.YCi'l ~~O()6 -pc R"I'()rl - Ilul'clI f.'ariaM',>,doc Page 9 of 9 . Attachment 3A -1 - Application and Supporting Materials from the Applicant . ~, -Al~ HILLS . January 10,2007, Planning Commission Mccting . ..~ ~, For Office Use Only . Planning Case No. 0~~03 5: ___ ---AI~ HlLLS Submittal Date--ij~(.1--c:~C 1245 West Highway 96 Apphcation Compleled Dale '40 -;( _ Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112 Accepted bY_~________ Telephone (651) 634-5120 Receipt Number ________ ____ Fax (651) 634-4137 Council Decision -------- -- -.- -" ---- www_ci.arden-hills_mn.us Council Decision Date -------.....---.------.. --- n_ __ _ .". -..-------.--. ...--. . ,-- ------.. ....--- ------.---. ..._-_'::=-==--:-_'~=.--:-:.==.: ..._-,,-_.. __,=-==-:n ~:.-===--====_-o-_.~=.~o==- ..==---=-_ ~-'--. . ==--_..__. . _.. .. - n__ ---- ..-.-.- 2006 LAND USE APPLICATION ..----- ...-. .-. ----.- .. .. ---.- ..------- "---- .------- -.. ---------. ----... ==--..-=---_-:::.-:-:-:-:._"'==""-_-::--'-'~~~~:..=--=--_.. - ...., .."-- ...- . Applicant Information t+itJ Applicant __ _ J.ohvLf ~evi ,__ eft__ _ _ _______________________ Address: ..3.2-0 3___ 5bvvc..IV.QPJ_ _ J)",,--,, kr~fJ__ -4 J l~/JYJ N--.!:Ifi! J 2. T elAphone No_: .If'SJ -J~__31 -<j'1q_-L_____ Other: n____ _.... ._____. ._____...._. .__.. ----.--.-------- ---.--.- Fax No.: .--..--- - . - ---..-. .----. -. --.- -.---..- .--.--. -- --------- Email Address: -UDl1Xlhi/~~tte /11SY7 ,COM .--.-. -.---.-. .-. --- Property Information 0phn___t._JeVL__f{V'f(tr _ ____ _ ", __ ______ Property Owner Owner Address 32g_8__5JJPvc~ot?d ~~_ _ __~_ th.tlS_j272/ f2 . Address of Property Involved: :1lQ ~5hoVCWC2~d :DV,'ve~ Jb.lf~II2.. Lcqal Description: _bpi _2-_121 {J~ ",1-__ _.:IQ_~t{b nt3.__N~WDWS' - , __.._. . - .._n. ._. ._ ._..... __._ . ......._ --. --..-... -. .. .-... ..------ --.--- Property ID No,: 'Z,<&;? jd.j r. 0 ~ ./-:'__ ~,_ __ 1.../_0___2_ _____ . .---------.-- ------- Current Zoning: It-I ____ .. .n. ._._. ...-.. ....- n__._..___.. _ .... -.-.---------- Type of USl': _ (e?JJa1nti J ,,____ .. .-- ------.-.-. --.- -- -..--- Property Acreage: ,L_1 T' 'pe of Request* * Applicants are responsible for o Apportionment of Assessments ($30) reimbursement of consultant o Comprehensive Plan Amendment ($300) fees associated with filing, reviewing, and processing of o Fin31 Plat (including in Preliminary Plat) this applic3tion. Such fees are to o Minor Subdivision (lot spliUconsolidation) ($300) be paid ill escrow up front or [J Planned Unit Development ($600 + escrow) upon receipt of statement from U Preliminary Plat ($400 + $25 per lot + escrow) the City of Arden Hills_ Fees include costs for consultants o Rezoning ($300) retained by the City and include o Site Plan Review ($400) consultant planning services, o Site Plan Review (Sign Code) ($250) attorney, and en~lineer. o Special Use Permit or Amended SpeciallJse Permit ($300) Payment of park dedication o Vacation of Easement or Right-of-Way ($250 + escrow) fees, established by City Ordinance, are required with It:I Variance (Zoning Ordinance) ($250) certain procedures. . o Zoning Ordinance Amendment ($300 + escrow) Revised: 7-1 X-200r. l'a!'-c I "f.l ~' Brief Description of Request ~ase?I~_Q_include _?Jyped, dQ!ailed lettl!L~Xplaininq tl:!.eJ~roiecJt . _____. -.- --. n__ __... ,--- --..- --.-------. .-.---.. ..-..---.-- -.. --- ......-... --..- .....-.. .---- ,- - ....- -.----.. -------~. .---- ---- - ...-.. -"--.-- ......-.--.--. ..- ----- .------- -----..- .._--._-_.~._.._._--_. -- ------ .... -.-.. .-" -.... - -, ---"- ------ ---- ".-- .....--..--.-.-- -------.- -..- ,- _0__. ,- n__n ,-' -..----- ".-.--- ."----- .__0- .._.____ .---- - --- ...-.. ------- .------- --- .,___n .__.. _00- -- -- .___noO... ..-... --- ...--" . __on .. .-- ...--"-. -. --- Filing & Information Requirements The City requests that you make a pre-application rneetin~J with the City Planner to discuss the application process. requirements, and deadlines. Please see the attached checklist for information submittal requirements. Unless waived by the City Planner or Planning Commission, a certified survey of the property is required for all applications. Completellncomplete Applications An incomplete application will delay the processin9 of land use requests. The application approval time . commences and an application is considered officially filed when the City Planner has received and examined the application and determined that the application is complete_ A decision on whether the application is complete or incomplete shall be made within fifteen (15) days following the submittal of the application_ When the application is deemed to be "complete" it shall be placed on the agenda of the first possible Planning Commission meeting occurring at least thirty (30) days from the date of official submission of the application_ Payment of Fees The undersigned acknowledges that she/he understands that before this request can be considered, all required information and fees (including al! deposits) must be paid to the City in advance. If additional fees are required to cover costs incurred by the City, the City Planner has the right to require additional payment from one or more of the undersigned, who shall be jointly liable for such fees. Such expenses may include (but are not limited to) direct city payroll and overhead costs, fees paid to consultants and other professionals. and the cost of printing, rnailin~l. and supplies_ The City may withhold final action on a land use application, withhold building permits, and/or rescind prior action until all miscellaneous fees have been paid. Applicants are advised that an escrow deposit is required at the time of the submittal of the Land Use Application to offset costs associated with the proposed project Notice of Meeting Attendance In order for the Planning Commission and the City Council to consider any application, the applicant or a designated representative must be present at the scheduled meeting_ If not, the mailer may be tabled until the next available agenda_ . Rcviscd: 7-] X-lOOt) P;Wl: ~ ,.t.1 J . Agenda Deadline and Meeting Schedule The deadline for submittal of land use applications is required according to the schedule outlined below. There arc no exceptions. All Planning Commission meetings are typically held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM_ City Council meetings are held typically the last Monday of the same month at 7:00 PM_ Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at the City of Arden Hills, 1245 West Highway 96, Arden Hills, Minnesota 55112, unless otherwise stated_ Applicants are advised that additional meetings and/or workshops are scheduled when necessmy upon approval of the Planning Commission_ 2006 SCHEDULE (*subject to change) I TENT A TIVE-- TEN-TA TIVE -- 1 PLANNING CITY COUNCIL l_~~~[~N_ __l',~:;~~~f~~~d~e",J _ _'a;~~~~~~~~f~~;~h~J_ HC___ D~ce_i!lP~~__5 (~Q95) _____ ____ ___ __~~muC!~~_~-~~L ______:!"-'--_~:_~~@Jl~:,~O-__~___ ,__ _~<l!1~_ar}:'_3____H____ February 1___ , ,___--.Eeb~~C1'Y~J: _" ________ ,February6 MarCh fJv1arch27 ----------March 6--- --'--April 5'-"- ' -.- AnriE~4--- H ,---H-----ApriI3- --- __H_____ - HH---May" 3-~--:---------__-MaY-22- u____ m_____ ---=-.---_=~ayI~~=. _ __ __~=~ ___)u~~~=~-=------.==~-~_-_~_~':l~~t?-_--=~-_ - -- June 5 Jll~~; . ,_ ',.JuIY31-, ' ...--" ---....---.-..----. .._____._. __...___.... ..___..1_...____. __,___,-,,, __.~._.____. , ______ "July~____ ___ ,_A~LJ~t?__ _ ___ August 28 ~~'-_ _A~ust 7____ _m .____ _----'--. Septe!!!lJe~.~__ -', .<Septembe(25;__________ . S<<:et~~,?er 5 October 4 October 30 ~~=~__ N~_5~:~~-------- --'------:::=: _~~~~~~~t;EE-~~~~ __u -:.::',-~~~~~~;~_~_~-_:.u-' ------ _______ December 4 January 3 (2007) _n_J?~,:,~_ry: 29j200!.L_ Acknowled~ement and Si~nature I acknowledge that I have read all of the information listed in the City of Arden Hills Land Use Application and fully understand that I am responsible for all costs incurred by the City related to the processing of this application_ ___ / _.______~ It (J;~ ~Ji!ld;t 11//1 /~~y;, pmpedUne, S;gneQ(.(Requ;,ed) --V---- -~L'<.r-'- oaJ' 1/-' ------.----- .--.- --- --.-. .___. _____u" . ______ ____ _.v________ __._______. ....._______ . _.___ Applicant Sign<.lture (If different than the property owner) Date Please contact the City Planner at (651) 634-5134 or by 8mail at L<![nes,lehnhoff@ci.afQ~n-hills.IJl.l}JJJi. if you have any questions regarding this application. Additional copies of t!lis applicatioll form am available on the City's website: . I!!tIJ.J/w~sL ,Hctell-jrills I !J!l. 110. Rn'lscd' 7 -I X-2006 Page .~ of ~ . Re: Planning Case #06-035: Variance: 3203 Shorewood Drive Summary of application 1. Signed copy of land use application (previously submitted) 2. 30 Copies of the revised land survey (attaehed) 3. Description of how the proposed addition will be integrated with the existing dwelling: The exterior finishes of the front and side elevations of the house will be replaced to provide a seamless integration. The variance will allow a uniform wall along the entire west side. Roof peak will be raised slightly to accommodate the addition in the front ofthe house. This addition will make the garage a less prominent element of the residence. Planned materials are stone veneer, board and batten fiber cement siding. and stucco. See architects rendering of general perspective. Landscaping will be completed to integrate the entire front yard with the new shape of the house. Details are to be determined. (Attached perspective) 4. Statements from neighboring property owners in support of variance (attached) 5. Digital pictures: (previously submitted) Additional Information: . 1. Per the City Planner's request we have reviewed this option, and determined that while more expensive, the option is feasible. That is why we have revised this variance request. 2. However, to obtain an integrated appearance for this addition, it makes sense to extend the west wall of the existing structure out for the addition, even though this wall is approximately T' inside the 10' side yard setback. . , . Proposed Variance: We propose an addition to the south face of the existing house. This expansion is required to reconfigure the home to allow for two additional bedrooms and an additional bathroom. No additional storage space will be added. This improvement will enhance the overall appearance of this home and create an attractive, common house desi~ and make the home more functional for our family of five. The overall exterior appearance of the house will be enhanced, while keeping within the character of the City of Arden Hills. Hardship: 1. Reasonable use: a. Need additional living space: 2000 total finished SF is small for a family of 5 in Minnesota b. Have three children: Desire own bedroom for each child. c. No existing bedroom has an attached bath. The addition will allow for one bedroom with an attached bath. d. Do not want to go to 2nd floor: 2 story not in keeping with neighborhood. . Desire to retire in this home: Need one floor living: e. Need to maintain a 2-car garage due to the MN winter. This is typical and reasonable as many homes have 3 car garages. f. It is most reasonable to extend the existing west wall in plane even thought it is about 7" within the required setback. This will make the addition look more integrated. 2. Plight of Landowner due to circumstance unique to property a. High ground water prevents any basement: unusual in Minnesota b. Lot includes large drainage easement e. City has large ROW that makes setback appear larger than it is 3. Keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance: This neighborhood is eclectic: The lot has large City ROW that makes setback appear larger 4. Land use not permitted: OK 5. Alter character of City: We will renovate and alter the home to make it more in keeping with the essential character of the City 6. Eeonomic reasons alone: Not economic: We could expand this home by adding a second story but this would alter the essential character of the City more than the proposed expansion . 7. Permitted: The structure will remain a single family home . December 2006 I have viewed the rendering for the property at 3203 Shorewood Drive, owned by John and Jeri Huyett. e support the approval of the variance allowing for the 12 foot expansion on the front of the existing home. r" u- - -? / ~<c;:- :5 I (, 5"" "S ho " f.. Co'\) ') c) .c~j) /' " 51 )j~ S)Of~W~ ;Jr ./ I " -7 '-c> /j) .?/ / 'j. -+./ ,,-: c..) __;J.-ArI~.1 (: .(t J /~- / .2/s-0 ~6U~ [;! . siC; ClUd . 52f)o 7 k J(;J()f 'LJv . 3(77 ;5 h <::/ r a.. L...:> <::>c:d '0 r ) /1" 7 ..5l+oiZEi/.../ooo ;':>(? c...., , . . e . . . "- ~ . t.,:,j\ ~ f""" r "...n }~-4 ,~ l.- f" <, . ~r <-. , ",- , " ), ..,. . 'I )'-..~... , /.'" <... ). r'~ t' '.....\' .r-r-.....,.'.~ ,S ." .,.,. ," ~, ..'" C"' ..... " y .\ ~ \ ": . , <'", . .r' T--, '/I . ",,'I , " \; ~ ., 't' " ~) \1 ~ ~ , -.~ ,.~, ..'., _ .-J ,; " '~ 0 \... "~. I - 'J , ' . -- ~. - . "..-.- -.. -...... ..--t .- -.-, ---=-..~.~~- -.-..;-- -. .-- .- . - I 0 .. C! I . ; -' . - " 4 [1.. rV'~ . 'I o'~ I __' . J .( 1'~~ . ~ , ">- Q , , ,. . . . j,.- I....., . ----- - - - I ~UV~Ti P-e.SIOENCe PFlOPOSEO AOOITION e . . --- ------- _..._-~ 1 -' .. . .-----. -............. "_w ........ _ . _______._ "'" -..-. --..... ._- ---- ---- .. ._, " '- ~ ..._0.. _.. o- n I , ...___.__....___...._ . ___n_ - .. .. -. I ' Ll ------ .- ...--~---- ------------ --'- -._- '------ -...- ,. .. ---.---- - -, .-- .-- - . Attachment 3A- 2 Air Photo and Photographs of the Site . ~- "A~T\JHILLS . January 1 0,2007, Planning Commission Meeting 3203 Shorewood Drive Area ~.tIap El Se.ec!:ed F&l~.ure; '.. ru1LTiclpa!l[je<...> ~oad (f.>ntflrllne:s (County) ;I. !rtcrstdt~ tlw'y' W S:ate'j,,\, IV County Road Rodds Wat(:::r [~] I.' 3r(f~'1 ~ ."hgnwd~' Sh~,Js 5:re.?t Name lat~1s ~ -----1 / ,', ,', ,/ -" \ __ " I , - i Presbyterian ....L __ C..- - --,I Homes/-I .. .. ,L" - '; /~-'-' ----.....---'~'''..-''--\0r '. ..., i ,'--_ _,' l ',/'\",.,1-- Northwestern College /----"'," / " / -~' ~ / -- ~,! / -IV(" ,,: l ' / . i i5 1------ -- --------- -- t /~ / ~/ '" "'~": ..~.,." \.~ ,I 'I'" ~J~,,~) :"'JJ~'~} fj ""_~' ./ - ,/ / ,"!- l~' /~<';<N l ?:<'-;;"0f?l:'>~^?">:. ~~\/ ~ ,;< ./;;1\/ I ' :,'i~1 ; .: 0J5!7!f. .... >0"t~ ~:rj if! .,.<"<< d~Yf.:::' , ^- ;... .: '/ .....~ ~ <y,......~^>.~.';: <<" y .......-::., ~ '\ y';.;r.: ,.--,,'-.--...--""---- """..-.-----'-------..---;r..---.. -,_. / /i ,." f~ ft~;:~q;jjtl1fll.!5e:ii. f!;;~:~~.~:;:\ ,.' i :;., -~ .;/ l---------.-....------. ---..F:JCVW ~A ,'.:'~St"SY'''Y'' :~:<;~ . 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The La\\'ren.:e Grou :Oetoher 30. 2006 for Count\' arccl and wert\' records data: Oct0ber 2006 f()r commer.:ial and residential data: A ril X. 20(J3 for c'olor aerial 3203 Shorewood Drive Not to Survey Quality - 2006 Air Photo ",' "~.,' t, ,..' ..; '''''.':' '''''i>"~,"y'!p'' ?' l'-"::i."~' >~.. ~, ~,....! ..,~ .'" . 1".~>.. . ".~;. ..';' ~ ~ " ;..:>'<t:1" j,"tj- ~b'~ ;?\\fY'I~ .,~ ~.1!" . ". ~-' r~'uni'-Ipdlllle'!: ~,,:'~:. . ':~., . -r ~\:::.~;t;J~}~;'!~;~~~~;j;' . ~ ~~~:::. """'" ">--.". "... " j " , ,. -V - "~ .., 1 W' i{'ldds ;_r . )1;"';,: ' .' ,~, l~ :,;~; ';", ---1 IVdter :' "".. : ',1't'" ':.ii~'" ' . I, ' -;. - r"HL~1 Pol',",,".1S ., ;,' 'i';';, ',,' , ;' _ ,<" ....,";~:;;, .' ~':;!~~';;':!I::~i~~~~I', , ' ,"" "~t:t .'~:~'.,:.<', ....: ~:;r,;~!~ '-!,' 1IfL.~1"'~1~, '/:..(:," '" i .+" ...... -l~ " '" . "" - " , .. . ,:. ~. , . ~ ;f' ij:" .W:.!jq..,'. . ~ ~"" ...; ~'AiJ~' :, ~~: . ~ . ,,;,..,. .', '. . , , ':," :";;~~1'.:..~:' " , .^ ~.'~~~{~l ," ",~,':l ~ ~''''''''' ~.. :-Jr- .' .:;~:~~r" :..;-..,f~(;:.-!~ - ~< ,1' ~U , ril 2006 for color acrial . . .. . . ........... .' :'. ,iii i.~~I1~('/~:.j "'?;;, Other house in the neighborhood.* Adjacent house to the east across the drainage ditch. . \ .. .~ ~I .. ,,~:.:~;::,:< 1 \, ~. to . -, ,',.,. (J ' '~. . '-~, ,1 \. - '. ..~i>... J~ /', .'.,'t:.: .. , ' Other house in the neighborhood.* Other house in the neighborhood.* *Picture provided by the applicant. . . ~t::~~!;~~~"::i ::::',..'~ .,/,':' ~.~-;:;--::;.-~;. ". " ' ;'r.;:'~;:\~~(tr </::'~~?Y:";' , .. ....;;..:..... ....._"'"...... Looking north toward the garage. Looking east. The addition would come west from be to the left of the garage. this side of the garage and in front of the house. .: ...,.... "\. ..';t~'<~~~f .:....:' 'f...~---:7:\:";' ^ ,.:,..:(~~::: ..:' Looking northeast toward the dwelling.* The addition would be directly in front of the house *Picture provided by the applicant. outside of the front yard setback. . Attachment 3A-3 Buildable Area & Survey . ~, A~_HILLS . January 10,2007, Planning Commission Meeting Erlablished in 1962 75443 .~ SURVEYS CaMP ANY, INC. INVOICE NO. 75703 ...; LOT 0 F.B.NO. 1027-64 .... '" .... LAND SURVEYORS SCALE: 1" = 20' > ,~ REGISTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF STATE OF IIINNESOTA I o Denoles Iron Mon..-nenl N .!5 7601 73rd Avenue North (763) 560-3093 o Denoles Wood Hub Set .... Pax No, 560-3522 '" for excavation only 0 .... MInneapolis. Minnesota 5:>428 xOOO.O Denoles E.islinq Elevolion ~ ~ur\J"y nrs m..rtifirab ~DenOles Proposed [,evotion (j - Denotes Surface Droinage NOIT: Proposed grodes ore subjecl JOHN HUYETT 10 result. of so~ lesls. - --- Proposed buildinq informal ion musl be checked with approved building pion end development or Property loco led in Section grading pion before e.covalion 3.3, Township 30, Range 23, and conslruclion. Ramsey Count y. Minnesota. aHA NNA _ Proposed Top of Block KE _ Proposed Goroge Floor L A _ Proposed lowest Floor 877,8 Type of Building rof"'" 0 ---.-..... 879,9 f~ 0, -- "'o('.f "'".. -- 8780;0\ I , 1 I -. ---fr hol tub I ---- patio oreo \ d . c k \ I ( 1 I f - ---I .:, Vl 8(1/.7- , .. 0 .....0: I 0 N'" - en'" . I :J o~ House I 0 0' z .~ I. ... M House M/_B ....- I .. '" I 12 .... , , 0 , ,., .-- :IE - -.- t 0 884.6 ---.- \ .. ~, .. --- 26.1 :..1 3 .. " .. ., 't--. 0- J ~ '" -- -' ~-- < ~ '';:-,1-..--..---..----- 101.0 p\;l. 877,!.,-- - ...,.- -/ power pole 00 88 "",811. _ - / ' 88/_5 \'2j' 2 E__--..- found monumen' N B_....---- - L __' - \ ~flf!\.-.r--"- .- --- _-- \,.9:!~ n - ..,.-- -111- - c ----- - --- pole ./MCh<1r ORNE : lJIJ/,80 - EXISTtIG HAAll COVER CAlClLA TIONS 9alch _ .....ea of ""'-tt1o buIclIng - 28M ~n f/-BBO, 20 PROPOSB) HAAll COVER CAlClLA TIONS .....100 of hot tam ...80 - 57 ~f1 .....eo of existing buIclIng - 2653 ~ft .....eo of cl1ve - 681 ~f1 ......... of propoooecl oddIIicne - 41 1 ~f1 ......... of -. - 823 ~ft .....eo of hol tam oreo = 57 ~f1 Totd Hordoovw .....eo - -roH ~f1 .....eo of l7ive - 681 ~ft ......... of proporty is 12S79.l17 ~ft .....eo of __ - 450 sq.ft Pwcontoge of Hcr~ _ Jl.1Ilt Told Hcrdcover Areo - 4252 aq. fI Area of pr_ly is 125711.97 ~ft L~ Description: Percontoge of Hcrdco_ - JJ.8X Lo 2. Block 1, Johanna Narrow!!, Romsey County, Minnesota. The only easements shown are from plats of record or information _ded by client_ . reby certif&, that this is .. true and correct representation of OM 10JL rvey of the undarl.... of the above described land and the location of all buildings and visible encroachments, if any. from or on said land. Signed revised 11-08-06 hardcover Charles F. Anderson. Minn. Rei. No.21753 or Surveyed by us thi. 26th day of October 2006, r..,;""d 12-19-06 prop odd Gregory R. Prasch, Minn Reg No. 24992 ,u_ . - , . . . . Jlt,.illU1AM_ , J. U r.. ~lilr' .. 1 J:J L -ArllllI/I....._ II 1 ........- . .. .._____.___.___..H_....._ _. .__ ~ .. Esta blished in 1962 75443 .U' 75703 .. LOT SURVEYS COMPANY, INC. INVOICE NO. ..; 1027-64- 0 r.B.NO. r- l/) r- LAND SURVEYORS SCALE: 1" = 20' > .~ - REGISTERED UNDER THE LAWS OF STATE OF MINNESOTA I o Denotes Iron Monument N .IS 7601 73rd Avenue North (763) 560-3093 C Denotes Wood Hub Set "- Fax No. 560-3522 CD for excavotion only 0 "- Minneapolis, Minnesota 55428 xOOO.O Denotes Existi"9 Elevation ... ~ ~u"\J,.yn..s m,...tifiral,. ~Denotes Proposed Elevation 0 ."""""'>>". Denotes Surface Drainage HUYETT NOTE: Proposed grades ore subject JOHN to results of soil tests. Proposed building information must be checked with approved building plan and development or Property located in Section grading plan before excavation 33, Township 30, Range 23, and construction. Ramsey County, Minnesota. OHANNA Proposed Top of 810ck L A K E Proposed Garage Floor Proposed Lowest Floor -- Type of Building .............-- 879.9 'ib 0, -- rOC-4- -- o,.t!' 878~~ I I I I -. ---D- hot tub I ---- potio area I d e c k I I f , I 36.2 I 0 VI 88/.7- CD , ., 0 ........ , 0 0 "->Vl - , - c.n~ RES I DENCE ~ 0- House \ D o~ 1'010.3203 ~ , . to M House 881.8 .... ....- 1 · It co , 12 .... \. 0 1 · l"I . 1 0 884.6 ~ 1 .. --' '-I It 26.1 ~I 3 0- '",,- -- ~ -' .-- '" ---.:::: " '~ --- - --""'" as '\01,Opl8\ a.!!-'!"- - -- - -,- power pole , 681 5 100.~~~ . _-.,.-- found monument: ' '" 8'023_ _::.-.r , ~-".- -- \ ~p."---" _- : o"ff. - __-11--- -- pow.. pole 880.41 E - w/anc:tlor edge of bitum\l'\OU9 WOOD ORN < /0 681,80 SHORE ~ ... EXJSTIiIG HARD COYER CAlOL\TlONS S?atch basin Info of exl8trno building - 2M3 .~ft II -tJ8(). 20 PROPOSED HARD COYER CALcu.A T10NS AreG of hot bb area - 57 ~ft Area of exi8tIng building - 2653 84ft Area of drive - 681 ~ft AnIa of proposed oddItlone - 411 eq.ft Info of wdit. - 623 eq.ft Area of hot tub area - 57 eq.ft Total Hanlcovw Area - 4014 ~ft Area of ctive - 681 sq.ft Area of property I. 12579.97 sq.ft Area of wdks - 450 sq.ft Percentage of Hardcover - J1.SJX Total Hardcover AreJO - 4252 sq.ft L~I Description: AreJO of property is 12579.97 sq.ft Lo 2, Block 1, Johanna Narrows, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Percentage of Hardcover - 33.8'l The only easements shown are from plats of record or information provided by client. We hereby certiflo that this i. a true and correct representation of S;gned CQ.,..Q 10JL a survey of the undaries of the above described land and the .......,..,. location of all buildings and visible encroachments. if any, from or on said land. Surveyed by us this 26th day of October 2006, revised 11-08-06 hardcover Cherles F. Anderson. Minn. Reg. No.21753 or revised 12- 19-06 prop add Gregory R. Presch, Minn Reg No. 24992 . ~ ~ EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 28, 2006 PC Agenda Item 4.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: James Lehnhoff, City Planner r SUBJECT: Fence Regulations Back2,fOUnd When the Zoning Code was updated in November 2006, the requiremcnt for fcnces to be at least thirty percent open was removed, Section 1325.05 Subd. 4 of the Zoning Code lists the full fence regulations. . After that change was made, the City received a letter from Kathy Nclson of 3475 Siems Court. The letter \vas a request for the City to considcr reinstating the 30 percent openncss requirement for fences bet\vecn rcsidential properties, Thc resident does not havc a concern with fcnccs adjacent to busy streets. Options The Planning Commission or City Council can direct Staff to preparc language and post a public hearing for a Zoning Code amcndment. Since the submitted letter did not include all official application for a Zoning Codc amendment, 110 action is required unless the Planning Commission wants StafTto prepare language for a Code amendment. Attachment Letter from Kathy Nelson, 3475 Siems C01l11. Otl' of,lrdel/ !Iills . Planni/lg COII/missio/l Alectingfor }a/lum:1' !O, :!O()7 3475 Siems Ct . Arden Hills, MN 551 12 Novemher 27,2006 1245 W. Highway 96 Arden Hills, MN 551 12 Dcar Mr LehnhoiT, This letter is in rcgards to code section 1325 (I helieve). J would ask the city to look at the part that allows residents to build solid fencing on their properties. I find no problem with the solid fencing whcn a yard borders a busy street ( Lexington Ave or Highway 96, for example). I would find it very om~nsive and unneighborly for a resident to place a totally solid fence betwccn yards, thereby restricting thc naturalllow of air. Thank you for your timc in addressing this issue. Sincerely, Kathy Nelson . . , . . ~ ~ EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 27,2006 PC Agenda Item 4.8 TO: Planning Commission FROM: James Lehnhoff, City Pbnner/f SUBJECT: 2006 Year in Review Overview . In 2006, the City processed forty planning cases that incorporated forty-five different land use requests. In comparison, there were twenty-three cases in 2005 and nineteen in 2004. The last year with forty or more planning eases was in 2000 with forty-six. The following chart displays the number of planning requests by type and their outcome: Type Approved Denied Pending Withdrawn Total Conditional Use Permit 4 1 5 Final Plat 1 2 3 Minor Subdivision 4 1 5 Ordinance Amendment 4 4 Preliminary Plat 3 3 PUD (Master & Final) 1 2 3 Site Plan Review 8 8 Site Plan Review/PUD Amendment 3 3 Vacation 1 1 Variance 4 3 1 2 10 Total 33 4 5 3 45 Of the forty planning cases in 2006, five will continue into 2007. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission AIeetingfor JunuwJ' 10, 2007 . IIMetl'O-illet,usla/'dcllhills\f'lanning\Planning Cotlltlli.l'sionlNell'-Old BlIsinf'.uI20071122706 - 2006 Yea/' ill Rel'iew,doc Page 1 of5 . Conditional Use Permits . In 2006, the City approved four conditional use permits (CUPs). One application was withdrawn prior to being reviewed by the Planning Commission. Two of the conditional use permits werc for modifying the exterior of a building in the Gateway Business (GB) District. The subject building in both cases had been operating under a prior eonditional use permit. The City approved its first home based message therapy business conditional use permit under the regulations adopted in 2005, and the remaining CUP was for a special/higher educational use in the B-4 Zone. The CUP applieation that was withdrawn was for modifying the exterior of a building in the GB District. Preliminarv & Final Plats and Minor Subdivisions Of the estimated eighteen new residential lots created in Arden Hills since 2001, twelve were created in 2006 alone. Five of the twelve lots created in 2006 are pending final plat revicw, which will likely occur in the first part of2007. Duc to a loophole in the old Zoning Ordinancc and Subdivision Code, three of the new lots ereated in 2006 were not required to go through the nonnal subdivision process. The loophole, which has since been closed, pemlitted property owners to revert a property to . original platted boundaries even if the platted boundaries resulted in lots that did not meet the minimum requirements of the undcrlying zone. It was not uncommon in the past for people to purchase more than one residential lot and consolidate the two lots into a single lot for tax purposes. In some cases, the original platted lots would be nonconforming under current regulations. Because of this loophole, two lots were reverted back to the platted boundaries that did not meet the minimum requirements of the underlying zone. Now that the loophole has been closed, a property owner would be required to go through the variance process to revert a property back to the plattcd boundaries if that action would create a nonconforming lot. Had the redevelopment of the old City Hall property moved forward with the proposal that was approved, twenty-six new commercial lots would also have been created. Given the rapid increase in land values over the last several years (even with the recent slowdown in the real estatc market), the City is likely to see more lot splits in the few remaining places where it is possible to create confomling lots. City a/Arden Hills Planning COlllmission A1eeting Ji)r Jmllllll}' 10, 2007 \\Afelro-inet,uslardclllzills\PlanningIPlml1lillg Commission\Nell'-Old BlIsillessl!007\12!706 - !006 Year ill Rel'ievi/,doc . Page 2 of5 . . Zonin2; Code. Si2;n Code. and Code Amendments The update and re-codification of the Zoning Code and Sign Code were two significant accomplishments in 2006. The Sign Code was adopted in .Tune, and the Zoning Code was adopted in November. While the content of the two Codes was not significantly changed (i.e. no changes were made to the zoning or sign districts), the Codes are in greater compliance with State Statutes and now use the same numbering system as the rest of the City Code. Both Codes, along with the rest of the City Code, are available on the City's website, A reworked front porch ordinance was adopted in the first half of 2006, which pemlitted new front porches to eneroach into the front yard setback provided certain conditions and design requirements are met. In May, the City approved a zoning ordinance amendment request from a property owner to allow special and higher education uses as conditional uses within the B-4 Zone. The three other updates and amendments were initiated by the City. Planned Unit Developments Of the three Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) in 2006, only one was fully reviewed in 2006, The proposal from Royal Oaks Realty to redevelop the old City Hall site was . approved in the second of half of 2006; howevcr, the developer has since decided to not pursue that project. A Final PUD application was submitted by Chesapeake Companies for the property at the northeastern comer of I-35W and 1-694 in October; however, the review of that application will not oecur until 2007. The Master PUD application, which will guide the Final PUD review, for Chesapeake Companies was approved in 2001. Northwestern College submitted an updated Master PUD for their campus, which will also be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council in the first half of 2007. Site Plan Reviews All eight of the site plan review applications in 2006 were approved. Four of the site plan reviews were from businesses in the City, three were from residential properties, and the remaining site plan review was from Bethel University. City afArden Hills Planning Commission Meetingfhr JalluwJ' 10. 2007 !iMetro-illct.lI.1'!ardcllhitls!Plallllillx!Plallninx Commis.I'ion!Ncw-Old BusillC'ssI2007!122706 - 2006 YC'ar ill Revie>>'.doc . Page 3 of5 . Two of the businesses requested site plan reviews to modify the exterior of a building in . the B-4 District. Modifying the exterior of a building includes re- facing a building, moving doors and windows, and altering other aspects of the exterior of a building that ean be seen from neighboring properties or the public right-of-way. The two other business site plan reviews included a request to expand parking in the I-Flex District, and a request to deviate from the sign regulations in Sign District 4 to add an electronic messagc board to a sign. Two of the residential site plan reviews were requests to construct a six foot high fence in the secondary front yard of comer lots, which was not permitted in the old Zoning Ordinance. The updated Zoning Code now has provisions for constructing a six foot high fence in the sccondary front yard of comer properties in order to provide screening from adjacent roadways. The remaining residential site plan review was for the re-landscaping plan at 3433 Lake Johanna Blvd. The property was unfortunately clear-cut in July, which was in violation of the Shoreland Ordinance. The approved landscaping plan is meant to resolve the violation of the Shoreland Ordinance. In early 2006, Bethel Universities submitted an application to construct a new Welcome Center at their western entrance at Snelling A venue/Old Highway 10. Since the proposal was in compliance with their approved Master Plan, the Welcome Center only required site plan review as opposed to a PUD Amendment. . Variances Of the ten variance requests in 2006, four were approved, three were denied, two were withdrawn, and one is still pending. While the variances were somewhat varied, they do fall into three general categories: setback variances, subdivision variances, and lot use variances. All ten variance requests were related to rcsidential properties. Five of the variances requests were to construct or expand a structure into or farther into a setback. One of the setback variance requests was approved, one was denied, one is pending and two wcre withdrawn. Three of the variances requests were related to subdivisions. Two of the requests, one of which denied and the other withdrawn, would have created new nonconforming lots. The third subdivision variance, which was approved, split a small slice of land from one lot and consolidated the slice with an adjacent lot to resolve a misunderstanding regarding the property line between the two property owners. City of Arden Hills Planning Commission IIIeeting for January J 0, 2007 iIMetro-inet.lIslardenhillsIPlanningIPlanning CommissionINell'-Olt! BlIsiness\2007\/22706 - 2006 Year in Reviell',doc . Page 4 of5 ------ ; . Finally, two of the variance requests wcre for uses not pem1itted in the Zoning Code. One property owner submitted an application to expand a residcntial accessory structure beyond the 728 square foot limit. The second request was from a property owner that wanted to retain a two access driveway and a crushcd rock surface, which was not pcrmitted when the dwelling was constructcd, Both of thesc variances were approved. Vacatioo As part of the Royal Oaks Planned Unit Development that was approved in August, an unused pedcstrian walkway easement needed to be vacated. The trail along the western portion of the property was then to be dedicated to the City. Since this development will not be moving forward, the vacation may not be completed at this time. Attached Pictures The attachment includes the before and after pietures for ten planning cases that were approved in 2006, The before pictures are located on the left side of the page, and the after picturcs are on the right side of the page. A number of the projects are still under constmction. . Upcomio2: Year As noted above, five planning cases will be carried over into 2007, These plamling cases include two final plat reviews, a final PUD rcview for the offiee development at the intersection ofI-35W and 1-694, and an updatcd Mastcr Plan for northwestern College. In addition to the normal planning cases, the City will also begin work on the 2008 Comprehensive Plan and continue work on the TCAAP development project. As time pcrmits, additional review and updating of the Zoning Code may take place. While 2006 was a busy year, it appears as though 2007 will be even busicr! lity l!fA1'llen Hills Planning Commission Meeting for Januw}' 10, 2007 ! iMctro-illl't.lIsl11rdcnlzills!l'lllnllillgIP/al1/1ing (.'oll1/1lissionlNew-Oltl Busillc.I'.I'I:!0071122 706. :!OU6 Yellr ill Review.doc . Page 5 of5 Planning Case 06-002: Minor Subdivision (Approved) & Variance (Denied); 1401 Skiles Lane. Looking northwest toward the existing home that as moved a few feet west. The new lot is to the right. Despite the variance denial, the coniferous trees were preserved. ., ". ...... .." , - - Planning Case 06-003 & 06-019: CUP Amendment; 4300 Round Lake Road. Looking northeast toward the new air handlers and new nitrogen tank, both of which are screened by the slatted fences. ",. "- " ~ Planning Case 06-006: Variance; 3352 Lake Johanna Blvd. Variance approved to expand the garage to the north. The updated Zoning Code would also require a variance to increase the structure height beyond 15 feet. Planning Case 06-007: Site Plan Review; Bethel University. Looking east toward the new welcome center at the western entrance on Old US Hwy 1 O/Snelling Ave. . . . . - ,,{j~':f~J,~1;~f1~t'~({C;:&~i!:1~'~~'lfi~~':'.," " "'.... - "::'-';'2i2::~ ,. ", - . ... .", . ~.?~ .. ... .... ',' ..:".,J?. ...:. ..,,'lIo,.... . ~~.';~~:~.,: ....... "' .vJ:J-';'< ~~~. . .' . . . '.-,' ".- ..: IlL;:c Planning Case 06-009: Variance; 1889 Grant Road. Looking northwest toward the old garage on the left and the newly expanded garage on the right. The variance allowed the garage to exceed the 728 square foot limit. Planning Case 06-017: Site Plan Review; 1104 Amble Drive. Looking west toward the new six foot high fence in the secondary front yard, which was constructed to provide screening from Lexington Avenue. Planning Case 06-018: Site Plan Review; 1212 Red Fox Road. The exterior of the building was upgraded to accommodate new office tenants. ,..;z::,;,,~ ~~"'. ..'-'. . Planning Case 06-020: Site Plan Review; 3755 Dunlap Avenue. The exterior of the building was modified to add four new loadinickS on the western side of the building. . . -' -. . 11 . ~(. . .,,~?';)~\. ~' , .. 1\ ~:" Planning Case 06-022: Site Plan Review; 1105 Amble Drive. Looking west toward the new six foot high fence in the secondary front yard, which was constructed to provide screening from Lexington Avenue. .. ,.., Planning Case 06-033: PUD Amendment/Site Plan Review; Boston Scientific. The recently approved addition to Building N is under construction. ~ . --A~JiILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: December 28, 2006 PC Agenda Item S.A TO: Planning Commission FROM: James Lehnhoff~ City Planne# SUB.JECT: City Council Update & Additional Information The City Council held their regular meetings on December 11th, 2006, and rcviewed the one planning case on the agcnda, Plannin2 Case 06-036: Site Plan Review; Ted Brausen; 1306/1310 County Road E. The City Council voted 4-1 to approve the site plan review to deviatc from thc Sign Code to install an electronic message board and to expand a noncon[onning sign at 1306/13] 0 County . Road E. The approval was subject to the fourteen conditions recommended by the Planning Commission with one change. The minimum time that message must be displayed was increascd [rom five seconds to ten seconds. Additional III formation Nortlnvestem College A1aster Plan Northwcstern College has submitted thc first draft o[their new Master Plan to Arden Hills and Roseville. The College plans on holding a community mceting in January, and the Master Plan will likely be on the February Plmming Commission agenda. As soon as the community meeting date is set, the City Council and Planning Commission will be infomlcd. Elmer L. Andersen A1emorhll Trail The City Council voted unanimously to adopt a resolution designating the trail segment that extends northeast from the intersection o[Clcveland Avenue and CountyRoad D as the Elmer L. Andersen Memorial Trail. 00: (~rArden Hills . Planning COli/mission AIeetingfor Janl/ary 10, 2007 \\Melm-in~t.us\anlcnhills\Plannjng\Planning Commission\CC Rcports\12280(, - PC report - CC report,doc Page 1 of 1 ~ '1\1~~,HILLS CITY OF ARDEN lULLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF I\HNNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-55 RESOLUTION ADOPTING AND CONFIRl\lING ANNUAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITIES \VHEREAS, thc amount to be spccially assessed lor DEI,INQlJENT lJTILlTIES has been duly calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code and I'vlinnesota Statutes; and \VIIEREAS, notices have been duly mailed as required by law; and WHEREAS, said proposed assessments have at all times since their filing been open for public inspections, and an opportunity has been given to all interested parties to present objections. if any, to the proposed assessments; and \VB EREAS, there were no oral or \vritten objections received, 1. The amounts so calculated and set forth in said notices are hereby levied against the respective parcels of land described therein, and ..., The proposed assessments are hercby adopted and confilllled as special assessments for each of said parcels of land and the assessments together with an additional penalty of ch!ht Dcrcent (8%) of thc original unpaid amount. inclusive of any previous delinquency penalty, shall be a lien concurrent with general taxes upon such parcel. NO\\', THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills. Minnesota, that the City Administer be authorized and directed to transmit to the County Auditor a cel1i1ied duplicate of the assessment roll to be extended upon the property tax lists of the County, and the County Auditor shall collect said spccial assessments \\'ith taxes levied in 2006, payable in 2007, ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 111h DA Y OF DECEMBER, 2006, . ~'YA . ArrEST: l~ Jdil~,- MICHELLE A.WOLFE. CITY ADMINISTRATOR CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY 01;' RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-56 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2007 BUDGET 'VIJEREAS, the City Administrator has preparcd an annual budget and the City Council has met several times for the purpose of discussing the 2007 budget; and \VHEREAS, Chapter 275, Section 065 of Minnesota Statutes requires that the City hold a public hearing to adopt a budget; and 'VHEREAS, The City Council held a Truth-in-Taxation public hearing on Deccmber 4,2006. to discuss the 2007 budget and has concluded the budget as prepared is appropriate. NO'''' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that thc attached 2007 budget be adopted and approved: Revenue and Expenditures and , ; General Fund Transfers In Transfers Out ,- Taxes $2,()89,66I General Gov't $1 /1.:" ~L.702 i Licenses & Permits S363,300 Public Safety $ f ."? ! ! _ ~~ 3.:+ : , Intergovernmental $99,373 Street Maintenance '54S9Y) I i Charges for Service $164,350 Parks Maintenance ~~2\) t .:.~~'~. ............-.... Fines & Forfeits $31,650 Other Financing Uses ';'11) ')')4 ' I , Miscellaneous I 526,600 . Othcr Financing Uses I $99,000 ..... y ". t:.:/ "-.'. , Total General Fund $3,473,934 Total'tleJl.eral Fund'>> $J~47:V)34 : '::".:::' ..~/g~' , - . ,..... ... .. .^.......:..~...^.:..:::.. .~ ' ^~ ::.~.::~...::.:......... .~.. ... '~" .~.... .:", ......... .... ........~.. i Special Revenue Funds (Comm. Svc., Park, Cable, $1,087,828 ! ' (including the EDA) 5682,450 TCAAP Insurance Deductible, , EDA) .. ...... --................. ...............--..... i (Advance Refunding, G,O. ! Debt Service Funds 5281,175 ~?~1.,175 : T,!)(}!!C:;~~~l~.n!_~ ()Il_~~~t mmm.m .......... (Non-Assess. Road Imprv., I i Capital Project Funds $928,816 Mun. Bldgs., P1R, Cap & Fire $l)(j8" 1 ')0 ; .. .. n. ..... .. m ,~q~ip~,i~kiI1?),mmm'm,mmm .", . .". 'Subtotal G9\ie~nmental : Subtotal Governmental" , $5,366,375 ' $5,8U,037', : Funds Funds " " I Revenue and Expenditures and General Fund Transfers In Transfers Out (Water, Sewer, Recycling, , ; Enterprise Funds $2,966,400 Surface Water Management- $3,035,267 : ex~I~4iI1gG<lpital O~!I<lY) mm'm ; , , ............................................... ". , , , ' , , $8,846,304 . i TOT A;LFUNDS $8,362,775 TOTAL FUNDS ...... - -....... .......- -_._.-. ...........-...-...--.-...... .. .... - . "- _.. ....-.. Y. .._,...,." ........._ PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11 th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. ~PL~OR AT~ \ -.J MICHELLE WOLFE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ~ ~~ HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-57 A RESOLUTION SETTING THE FINAL LEVY FOR TAXES PAYABLE IN 2007 BE IT RESOLVED by the Ardcn Hills City Council that the following proposed sums of money be levied for levy year 2006, payable in 2007 upon taxable property in said City of Arden Hills [or thc following purposes: LEV'{ AMOUNT CERTIFIED BEFORE HAC A HACA LEVY AMOUNT Gencral Fund $2,675,161 $ - 0- $2,675,161 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. . B~O~' -----. A TTES'\': Y'v1LeMl; ~ ." ..-- .-.- ---. MICHELLE A. WOLFE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ~ '1\~HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-58 A RESOLUTION SETTING TIlE FINAL SPECIAL LEVY FOR TilE KARTH LAKE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PAYABLE IN 2007 BE IT RESOLVED by the Arden Hills City Council that the following proposed sums of money be levied for Icvy year 2006, payable in 2007 upon taxable propcrty in thc Karth Lake Improvement District for the installation ofthc pumping station to maintain and monitor the water level of Karth Lake. CERTIFIED LEVY AMOUNT 5) I 3,782.67 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN lULLS THIS 111h DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. < '" d" "/7-' ~. .. ,,[('-C {. &01 {(~~.(; (0 ;ict--1't- ~o~1 BEVERLY APLlKOwSKI, MAYOR' ....--..----..-...... ATTEST: y11~t;f&m~n____ MICHELLE A. WOLrE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR ~ /L\~,HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAl\lSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 382 A Special Ordinance Relating to l~'ees Payahle within the City of Arden Hills for 2007 The City Council of Arden Hills hereby ordains that Appendix "/\" containing the li'ee Schcdule for Calendar year 2007 is herehy adopted, and madc part of the Municipal Code. Effective Datc: This ordinance shall become effective the day following its publication. Adoption Date: Passed by the City Council of the City of Arden I1ills on the lIth day ofDeccmber, 200(). , ~B~V r1y .~plik~wski, M~yor ATTEST: (\{~,Mi)f)JLh __...._. ".n_" ...,_._ --". -_.._- Michelle A. Wolfe, Administrator Publication Date: Published on the 20th day of December, 20()(1. ~ ~~!--IILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAI\'lSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-54 RESOLUTION REVISING \VATER, SANITARY SE\VER, AND SURFACE \VATER UTILITY RATES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1,2007 \VII EREAS, the City Council established a policy to review its water, sewer, and surf~lCe water rates on as needed basis; and \VHEREAS, City had hired a consultant to conduct a Utility Rate Study and had revised the City" s utility rate structure based on thcir recomJllendation: and \VHEREAS, this study has determined that the rate incrcase is necessary to enable thc utility to remain self-supporting while having adequate funds to maintain and upgrade thc City's infrastructure that supports the water, sc\ver, and surface water utilities, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council oCthc City of Ardcn Ilills, Minnesota that etTective first quarter of 2007, \vater, sewer, and surface water utility rates be revised as [ollows: Service Description Current 2007 Water - Residential per Quarter: Senior - Winter (no base/minimum) per 1,000 gal. $ 2.60 $2.73 Senior - Summer (no base/minimum) per 1,000 gal. S 2.66 $2.79 Non-Senior base charge $ 26.50 $27.83 Non-Senior - Winter (per 1,000 gal. over base of 10K gaL) $ 2.60 $2.73 Non-Senior - Summer (per 1,000 gal. over base of 10K gaL) $ 2.66 $2.79 Water - Commercial per Quarter: Base Charge per Quarter meter size 3/4" or smaller $ 26.50 $27.83 Base Charge per Quarter meter size 1" $ 53.07 $55.72 W inter (per 1 ,000 gal. over 10K gal.) $ 2.60 $2,73 Summer (per 1,000 gal. over 10K gaL) $ 2.66 $2.79 Sanitary Sewer per Quarter: Residential Senior (base) $ 40.90 $43.04 Residential Non-Senior (base) $ 61.52 $64.60 Residential Usage over 15K gal. for every 1 K gal. $ 2.94 $3.09 Commercial Usage for every 1 K gal. $ 3.18 $3.33 Service Description Current 2007 Surface Water per Quarter: Residential (senior & non-senior) per lot $ 8.40 $8.65 Residential - town homes per unit $ 10.90 $11 .23 Apartment $ 68.60 $70.66 Industrial (commercial per acre) $107.12 $110.33 Undeveloped land (per acre) $ 12.61 $12.99 PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS Illh DA Y OF DECEMBER, 2006. ATTEST: V~~~ Michelle A,Wolfc, City Administrator ~ ~LLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO, 06-59 Approving the 2007 Employee Compensation Plan BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota that it adopts the 2007 Employee Compensation Plan as found in: "ATTACHMENT A" ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS TIllS 11 th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. . ATTEST: ~~L~~R -~~-~- MICHELLE A.WOLFE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR 2007 City of Arden Hills Employee Comoensation Plan- Attachment "A" 2on7 <:omllcnsation Plan.Yearly Salar~' City Hall "'un-I'n;on ElIlplo~'''es Salary Till,' Sl'trl St"" 1 St"" 2 SI,;" 3 St"I' ~ Sk" 5 Slel' I> (,i~' Administrator-Wulf,- S 73,548 S 77.420 S 81.279 S 85.163 S 89.1135 .$ '12.9117 , '1',,-', Finallrl'Din'dur-'"acant ~ 62.193 ~ hf'.-I--IX ~ h9)WU " "Z,oo; :\ "':'.~!'5 \ "'11.lISt) , S1.NJ-I ('omrnunity l)ewlo"ment Director-Barton S /;2.]93 S /.5.448 S 69.800 , -:.'",- S 75.275 S 79.689 S 81.834 Publie Works l>;rector-lIoag S 60.010 S 03.167 S 66,323 ' 1,'1,,1"2 $ 72.648 .$ 75.805 .$ 78.961 Building Official-Sch"rbel S 46,990 S 49.443 .$ 51.934 S 54.400 S 56,878 .$ 59.344 , I, I..';,'" ,-\ssistaut Ci~' Administrator-.!ohuson S 46.928 S 49.382 S 51.872 .$ 54.338 .$ 56.817 , ,'1.2.~J S 61,761 Park., and Recreation 'Iall:lger-Olson S 51.961 S 53,389 S 54.858 S 56,366 S 57,916 , ,",,"" S 61.]52 ('j~. Planner-Lehnhoff S 46.114 , 4S,,43 S 50.985 $ 53.401 .$ 55.830 S 58.247 S 60,688 Public Works Superintendeut-Perron S 45.152 S 47,520 S 49.900 S 52.279 S 54,659 .$ 57.026 , "'.4IS Ci~' Building Insl.ector-'Irnnrllga S 37.717 S 39,703 , 41.")" .$ 44.006 S 46.311 S 48.753 S 51.317 .-\ccountingAnalysl-Brulry .$ 37,717 , 3".-0.\ S 4],799 S 44.006 S 46.311 .$ 48.753 S 51,317 Office Support Sprcialist-Frel,pert .$ 32,428 S 34,] 29 .$ 35,843 .$ 37.551 .$ 39,259 .$ 40,960 , 42.1, - 4 Office Support Specialist-Silseth S 32,428 S 34.]29 .$ 35,843 S 37.551 S 39.259 S 40,960, 42.6'4 lltiIi~. Billing C1rrk (.75 FTE)-Byl S 32.428 .$ 34.129 S 35.843 S 37.551 S 39.259 " 40.<1(,0 .$ 42.674 Customer Service Rep I-Swreney S 30,393 .$ 31.984 S 33,587 S 35.190 S 36.793 .$ 38,383 , .l').'IS!, "'<2U071'(.blic\\'(lrk.~.f.n1pIQyees ',',' ", '<> .'. ....," ",<<, < ..' ,"....,...<....>"'.. .......',>< .' ,. , ,~-~___::-- "',Title> , , " "<>Start<(i!\lllllr.hs>One.Year, ,...>T".oh:ars> -ThreeTears' - .. .---... -.-- I'ublic Works 'laint Worker-AIllJrews 32.198 34,424 36,670 41,142 4:'UW2 I'ublic Works ~'laint Worker-Frid 32,198 34,424 36,670 41,142 -1:',:'94 I'ublic Works 'laint Worker-Freyberger 32,198 34,424 36,670 41,142 -1:',:'9-1 I'ublic Works "aillt Worker-Mooney 32,198 34.424 36,670 41,142 4:',:")-1 ..__" Public Work.~ 'laint Worker-:'iowlan 32.198 34,424 36,670 41,142 4:'.S94 I'ublic Works "aint Worker-Saxe 32.198 34,424 36,670 41,142 4:',:")4 .--------- ...- I'ublic Works Maillt Worker-Schifsky 32.198 34,424 36,670 41.142 -IS,:' 9-1 I'ublic Works 'taint Worker-Winkel 32,198 34,424 36,670 41,142 4:',:")4 . .._.. ...u____.n_... _ _ .._.______. __ .....__.. .~. *Please Note that the Blue Numbers Identify the Employees Current Status in the Salary Step System 2007 Compensation Plan Page 1 ~ /],\~HILLS Parks and Recreation 2007 Part-Time Pay Scale Attachment "A" ---------. .....-----.-.. ------ -----.....--------. -- --- Playground Leaders/Special Event/Trip Chaperone: , 1 $7,75 $8.00 .. --,----,---~-- -,---_...._- ---. ---...-- --..---.-.--.........--- * College Entry --"." ____ ".h .--.---"-----.-...--.--" ....-.-. Program Instructor I: Soccer/pre-soccer; basketball: sports hour/l>ce Wee sports'; llH:-T. ball: fla J football: soccer/T -hall mini cam ; art lro rams, tloor hockev; volleyball: ballYsittin; .-..----. -.--- ... ------ ..----.---.. ~ ._~_. ..- .. ---------..-.. Program Instruct~r HI: specia-ity cra-fts/ceramics; drawing; -~I~~~i~1 eYcl;t-~I~s~cs:i~~'-~katjllg I instructor, hockey skills instructor. I -...-.--- . ---- .- SoftballlJmpire (Grades 5-8) pcr gamc. --, ..----..-.. * CCl1ified Entry .- l_________ '-.'.-. * Celiificd Entry Dance $3.50 per participant per class -.------ ---- -. .._.... Acting $40.00 per class -..----..- -_. -------- --- Hunter Education Programs Fireann Safety - $5.00 per participant ----- -._- .. Program Instructor Ill, Golf $50.00 per participant (5 lessons) --------.- _._----- -.-..----------... Program Instructor Ill, Track Coach Based on participant count. ..-.. ..--------..---- ....- Adult Softball Umpires $23.50 per game ---.--.- -~-- ".--- --------- S9,OO_____~_O,OO "------- Park Attendants: Adult Softball; Soccer. ..--...- ---- ~ /]'\~ HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAI\'lSE,r STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-60 A RESOLlJTION APPROVING THE 2007 crry CONTRIBUTION TO EMPLOYEE MONTHLY BENEFITS BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Arden Hills does hereby approve the contribution of six hundred fifteen dollars (5615.00) per month, per employee toward bargaining and non-bargaining unit employees benefits. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11 th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. . BeV~~ki,~ ' ----- ATTEST: ~~.~-- Michelle A. Wolfe, Administration ~ '1\~HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF I\HNNESOTA RESOLUTION NO, 06-62 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DEDICATION AND DESIGNATION OF A TRAIL SEGMENT IN ARDEN HILLS AS THE ELl\lER L ANDERSEN MEMORIAL TRAIL. \VHEREAS, Elmer 1" Andersen scrvcd the people of Minnesota for many ycars and in many capacities, including that of Governor, State Senator, and Chairman of thc University of Minnesota Board of Regents; \VHEREAS, Governor Andersen had a deep and abiding intercst in prcscrving the natural and historical resources of the Statc and Nation for the use and enjoyment of the gencral public; \VHEREAS, Governor Andersen was instrumental in the creation of Voyageurs National Park, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum's Andersen Horticultural Library and the Ramsey County J Jistorical Society along with the restoration and interpretation of many state historic sites; \VHEREAS, Govcl110r Andersen was recognized by the Izaak Walton League and the Minnesota Parks and Trails Council for his tireless efforts in conservation and natural resource protection; WHEREAS, Governor Anderscn lived on the shores of Lake Johanna [or a qum1er ccntury, gaining pleasure and perspective from the natural resources of Arden Hills; \VHEREAS, Arden Hills, Ramsey County and New Brighton have the opportunity to create a regional trail linking two regional parks, consistent with Governor Andersen's stated interests, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Arden I-fills dedicates and designates the existing segment of trail extcnding northeast [rom thc intersection of Cleveland and County Road D to the boundary of Tony Schmidt Regional Park as the Elmcr 1" Andersen Memorial Trail. BE IT 1~'URTHER RESOLVED that the City of Arden Hills encourages Ramsey County and the City of New Brighton to complete this trail, so designated, through Tony Schmidt Regional Park to Long Lake Regional Park and beyond. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11 th DA Y OF DECEl\lBER, 2006. . ~~~. Beverly AplikO\' -i, Mayor ATTEST: YJAl(l{f)jf)A~ _____. Michelle A. Wolfe, City Administrator ~, 'l\~_:HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-63 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SERVICE FEE ClIARGf: FOR 2007 RESIDENTIAL CURBSIDE RF:CYCLING PROGRAM \VHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills has an established curbside rccycling program in placc tor Arden lIills residents; and 'YHEREAS, the City will continuc thc program into the ycar 2007, and 'YHEREAS, the City Council of Arden Hills has cntered into a Joint Powers Agrecment (JP A) with Ramsey County to asscss individual residential property owncrs fees to support the recycling program; and 'YHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills wishcs to continuc this funding mcchanism. NO'V THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota: That the funding rate for residential recycling for the year 2007 is hereby established at $26.25 per residential parcel. PASSED AND ADOIJTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 11lh DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006. . ~~~. ATTEST: B VERLY P:. LIKOWSKI, MAYOR ~~MrN[STRA.rOR Certification: STATE OF lVIINNESOTA) COUNTY OF RAMSEY) CITY OF ARDEN HILLS) I hereby certify that Resolution No. 06-63 is a true and correct copy presented to and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills at a meeting thereof held in the City or Arden I-fills, Ramsey County, Minnesota, on the II th day of Dccember, 2006. ~~ Sc . wn P. Johnson Assista City Administrator/ Deputy City Clerk ~ ~~HILLS Approved: 12/11/06 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING DECEMBER 4,2006; 6:30 PM ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof. Mayor Bevcrly Aplikowski called to ordcr thc rcgular City Councilmccting at 6:34 p.m. Present: Mayor Beverly Aplikowski, Couneilmcmbers Gregg Larson, David Grant (arrivcd at 6:49 p,m.), and Brcnda Holden. Abscnt: Councilmember Vincent Pellegrin. Also present were City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Assistant City Administrator, Schawn Johnson; Accounting Analyst, Michelle Bruley; and Rccording Sccretary, Kathlecn Altman, 1. APPROV AI. OF MEETING AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Larson scconded a motion to approve the mccting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (3-0), 2, APPROVAL OF MINUTES None. 3, CONSENT CALENDAR None, 4. PULLED CONSENT ITEMS Nonc. S, PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL ARDEN HILLS TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING - DECEMBER 4,2006 2 None, 6. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Truth in Taxation Hearin2: and Presentation Ms. Wolfe prescnted the Truth in Taxation prescntation. Councilmember Holden asked if the rates for program recreation fees would increase. Ms. \-Volfe responded she was not sure, but she would get back to the Council on this, Councilmember Grant alTived at 6:49 p,m, Mayor Aplikowski opcned the public hearing at 6:50 p.lll. Therc werc no commcnts made, 1\1ayor Aplikowski closed thc public hearing at 6:51 p.m, Councilmember Larson stated that whcn they last lookcd at the financial management plan, they looked out long tenn on general and capital cxpenses, He notcd one significant aspect was the three million dollars thcy anticipated recciving from thc sale of the former City Hall property. He indicated now that thc buycr had backed out, how this would impact the City for the long-term. Ms. Wolfe stated thcy had been anticipating 1.8 million dollars from the sale of the old City Hall, not including park dcdication fees, Shc stated knowing that Council still needed to determine the allocation of that revcnue, but the fund City sta[f identificd could benelit thc most was the Public Sa[ety Capital Budget. She notcd they may need to fund the fire station remodel/rebuild by other means. Councilmember Larson stated he was concerned with the continuing diminishing fund balance they had to work with, Hc indicated he did not likc the direction it appeared the City was heading, J\.ls, Wolfe stated statT would like to use the financialmanagcment plan to talk about fund balancc policics, which would help them look at the large picture and long term needs, Mayor Aplikowski asked i[the City Hall, Public Works Building and trucks were paid [or. Ms, 'Volfe respond cd thcy were all paid for. Mayor Aplikowski noted the tax levy funds received wcre applicd to the City serviccs, not to cover debt for thcse items, Councilmember Grant noted the [onner City Hall property was still there and had value and he was not surc the City's future looked bleak. Councilmember Larson statcd he did not belicve thc City's futurc looked bleak, but he \Vas concerned about the decreasing fund balance over time. 7. NE'V BUSINESS ?\'one, ARDEN HILLS TRUTH IN TAXA nON PUBLIC HEARl:--JG - DECEMBER 4,2006 3 8. l;NFINISHED BUSINESS None. 9, COUNCIL REQUESTS None, Mayor Aplikowski adjourned the Truth in Taxation Public Hearing meeting at 7:30 p,m, ~~. V~~,,~ Beverly, phkowskl Michelle Wolfe Mayor City Administrator NOTICE OF MEETINGS The next Council Meeting will be held Monday, December 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.lll. at the Arden Hills Council Chambers. ~ ~~ HILLS Approvcd: CITY OF ARDEN HILI_S, MINNESOTA \VORK SESSION MEETING OCTOBER 30, 2006; 5:00 P.M, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Bevcrly Apliko\Vski called to order the work session meeting at 5:05 p.m. Present: Mayor Bcverly Apliko\Vski Abscnt: Councilmembcrs Gregg Larson, David Grant, Brenda Holden, and Vincent Pellegrin Also present were City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; and Parks and Recreation Manager, Michcllc Olson Celebratin2: Arden Hills- A quorum of thc City Council was not prescnt for this meeting. Therefore, the work session meeting to discuss Celebrating Arden Hills was cancelled. Mayor Aplikowski adjourncd the Work Session mccting at 5:05 p.m. , ~~k-k. ~;d#?~J!~ Beverly plik wski Michelle A. Wolfe Mayor Ci ty Administrator ~ ~~HILLS Approved: 12111/06 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS. MINNESOTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 27. 2006; 7:00 P.M, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereot~ Mayor Bevcrly Aplikowski called to order the regular City Council meeting at 7:03 p.m. Present: Mayor Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmembers David Grant, Gregg Larson, Brenda Holdcn (mTived 7: 17 p,m.), and Vincent Pellegrin. Absent: None, Also present \vere City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; City Attorncy, Jerry Filla; Public Works Director, Grcgory Hoag; Community Development Director, Karcn Barton; City Engineer, Kris Giga; City Planner, James Lehnhoff; Parks and Recrcation Manager Michelle Olson; and Recording Sccretary, Kathleen Altman, 1. APPROVAL OF ;'VIEETING AGENDA MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmcmbcr Larson seconded a motion to approvc thc mceting agenda as presented. The motion carried unanimously (4-0). 2, APPROV AI. OF MINUTES a. November 13, 2006 City Council Meeting b. Octobcr 16, 2006 City Council Work Scssion 1\1OTION: Counci Imember Grant moved and Councilmcmber Pellegrin seconded a motion to approve the November 13, 2006 City Council Meeting Minutes as presented and the October 16, 2006 Council Work Session Minutes as presented, The motion carried unanimously (4-0), ARDE~ HILLS CIT'{ COUNCIL -NOVEMBER 27, 2006 / 3. CO~SENT CALENDAR a. Claims and Payroll b. Motion to Approve Payment #5 to Amt Construction in the amount of 5237.186,36 for the 2006 PMP Ridgewood Neighborhood Project c, Motion to Approve the 2007 Liquor Licenses d, Resolution 06-53: Adopting the 2007 City Council Meeting Schedule e, Motion to Approve the Paymcnt of 570,000 to the Lake Johanna Fire Department ror the City's Contribution 'fO\vard the Pun:hasc of a Fire Enginc fl. Motion to contract with MMKR for Auditing Serviccs as Outlined in the Proposal from MMKR datcd July 19, 2006 and at the Annual Costs of 524,750, 525,500, 526,300 lor thc Y cars 2007, 2008, and 2009 1'2. Authorize the City Administrator to Exccute the Annual Engagement Letter for said Services for the )' ears ending 2006,2007, and 2008 a- Motion to Approve Extending the Deadline lor Filing the Final Plat Application :::;.' for the Preliminary Plat Approved in Planning Case 06-013,3685 & 3695 Ncw Brighton Road, Until Dcccmber 31, 2006, Subject to thc Original 17 Conditions and 1 additional Condition l\-lOTION: Councilmember Larson movcd and Councilmcmber Grant seconded a motion to approve the Conscnt Calendar and to authorize execution of all necessary documcnts contained therein, The motion carried unanimously ( 4-0). 4. PULLED CONSENT ITEIVIS None, 5. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORI\IA TIONAL None, 6. PUBLIC HEARI~GS None, 7. NE\V BUSINESS A, Motion to Aoprove Planninl! Case 06-033: PUD Amendment & Site Plan for Boston Scientific at 4100 Hamline Avenue North Subiect to 12 Conditions Mr, Lehnoff stated the applicant was rcqucsting a Master Plan PUD (8Ih) Amendment and Site Plan Review to construct a 2,250 square toot addition to the north side of Building N, which is located in the northwestcrn p0l1ion of the Boston Scientific campus, He noted the Planning ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL -NOVEMBER 27, 20()() 3 Commission reviewcd the casc and rccommended approval or the Planncd Unit Dcvclopment (sth) Amendment and Site Plan Revicw based on the submitted plans and a finding that the proposal will not have negativc impact on the neighborhood or City when the twelve conditions are mct as outlincd in staffs Novcmber 20, 200() rcport. MOTION: Councilmembcr Grant movcd and Councilmcmber Pcllegrin seconded a motion to approve Planning Case 06-033: PUD Amcndmcnt & Site Plan for Boston Scicntilic at 4100 Hamline A venue North Subjcct to 12 Conditions as noted in staffs :'\ovcmbcr 20. 2006 report. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), B. 'lotion to Approve Plannin2 Case 06-028: Site Plan Review for Hien ~2o & N2uwt Kv at 3433 Lake Johanna Blvd. Subiect to 11 Conditions IVIr. Lehnhoff statcd the applicants \vere requesting approval of the Site Plan Review at 3433 Lakc Johanna Boulc\"<lnL subject to thc cleven conditions as noted in staffs November 20,2006 rcport. He indicatcd the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the Site Plan Revicw for re-Iandscaping based on the submitted plans and a finding that thc re- landscaping plan \vill work to resolve the clear-cutting violation and will work to address screening, erosion, and stornnvater concerns. Councilmember Larson stated hc believcd it was unfortunate this happcned, but at thc same timc he believed the owncr should bc commcnded for putting landscaping on the propcrty, Hc noted what still concerncd him was they werc adding vegetation, but thcy still had a homc going out on the lake that had a nice view to thc lakc bccause thc old vegctation had bcen clearcd out and thc vcgetation that was being replaccd was low vegctation. Hc statcd he would like to see change in thc placemcnt of the trecs so thcy had a truc restoration of the property to what was there originally. Councilmember Holden :'llTived at 7: 17 p,m. Councilmember Grant noted it was a tragedy this was clear-cut through a misunderstanding and by the c1car-cutting it certainly enhanced the property and improved the vie\v to the lake. Hc stated the t~lct was the property was clear-cut and it needed to be re-landscaped, He stat cd the Planning Commission had approved this and he agrecd with that approval. He indicated he believcd it would be somcwhat punitive to require the property owner to place large trees in the middle of his propel1y at this point. Hc asked the applicant if he intcndcd to live in this home, Hien Ngo, applicant, stated hc planned to livc in the home and sell his other home in North Oaks. :\Ir, Ngo statcd thcy wcre proposing lour vcry largc trccs on the hills in front of the house in the landscaping plan. He agreed they should probably move some of the trecs closer to the home, J\1r. Grant stated he did not see any nced to move the trecs up the hill because of the natural gradc of the lot which would screcn the home better, but also block the view of the lake. ARDEN HILLS CIT'{ COUNCIL -I\:OVEMBER 27, 2006 4 l\1r. Ngo stated he would not have any problem with moving the trees and hc believed he probably should move the trees, Mr. Gonzalez stated he lived next door to this property and he asked what would he be allowed to do whcn he upgraded his home next year. He noted large trees were bcing replaccd with smaller ones. which interlcrcd with his view and not the Ngo's view. He noted there \vas an illegal act done and nothing was done to address it. He believed this action devalued his property, i\'layor Aplikowski asked why would this stop Mr. Gonzalez rrom doing what he wanted to do with his yard, :\-Ir. Gonzalez statcd the trees removed were shade trces and that afrected his property. He stated the applicant was getting what they wanted. :\'Iayor Aplikowski stated the applicant had been working with the City on this, MOTION: Councilmcmbcr Larson mo\'ed and Mayor Aplikowski scconded a motion to add onc additional condition to pro\'ide tor the movcment of some or thc larger trecs towards the centcr of the property both down on the lakc and on thc land bctween Lake Johanna Boulevard and the home subject to starr s approval. Councilmember Holden asked how f~ll' to the center orthe property was Councilmember Larson recommending. Councilmember Larson responded he bclicved staff could determine wherc the trccs arc to he placed and statl understood Council" s di rection. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), MOTION: Councilmcmbcr Larson movcd and Councilmember Pellegin secondcd a motion to approve the Planning Case 06-028: Site Plan Revicw for Hicn Ngo and 1\"guyet Ky, 3433 Lake Johanna Boulcvard subjcct to the 12 conditions. The motion carricd (4-1) (Councilmcmber Holden opposcd,) C. Motion to Authorize City Staff to Apply for a Grant throu2h the Safe Routes to School with the l\'linnesota Department of Transportation 1\ls, Olson stated thc Minncsota Departmcnt of Transportation has recently announced its 2007 Safc Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Program. The trail segmcnts that County and City staff has tentatively selected for this grant arc in the Valentine Hills Elementary School area, She noted the Parks, Trails and Recreation Committee recommendcd approval. Council member Holden asked if this grant would pay Jor engineering costs also. :\'Is. Olson rcsponded that was con'cct. Councilmember Holden asked if they could apply this to the high school also, Ms. Olson respond cd the grant was for K-8 only at this time. ARDEN HILLS CITY COU"\'CIL -~OVEMBER 27, 2006 5 l\10TION: Councilmembcr Larson moved and Councilmember Grant sccondcd a motion to authorize staff to apply for a Grant through thc Safc Routcs to School with thc Minnesota Department of Transportation, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). D. :Vlotion to Approve the Revised Parks. Recreation and Community Buildin2 Strate2ies for the City of Arden Hills 1\ls, Olson stated at thc ./une 21, 2006 City Councilmccting, thc stratcgics for parks, trails, and community building for Arden Hills were approved. Sincc that time, the Parks, Trails, and Rccrcation Committee (PTRC) have added a couple of trail scgmcnts to the approved strategies, Both of these additions arc trail segments that havc currcnt funding assistancc possibilities, She rccommended Council approvc the reviscd stratcgics for parks, trails, and community building, Councilmember Holden asked what it meant to adopt a strategy. Ms. \Volfe responded the intcnt of approving thc strategy was to authorize the PTRC to continue to study thcsc strategies and have staff keep thcir attention focuscd on possible grant opportunities. She statcd in a sense it was a work plan for the PTRC. Council member Grant asked if by approving this \-vas the Council committing to anything or authorizing any money to be spent. Ms, Olson responded they were not authorizing anything or committing to any funds being spent. She noted by approving this they wcrc cssentially telling the PTRC that thesc things can be worked on, MOTION: Councilmcmber Grant moved and Councilnlcmbcr Larson seconded a motion to approve the rcviscd Strategies for Parks, Trails, and Community Building for thc City of Arden Hills, The motion carricd unanimously (5- 0). E. l\lotion to Approve A2reement for Law Enforcement Services with the Ramsev County She.-iff's Department for the Period Commencing ,Januarv 1, 2007 to December 31. 2009 Ms. Wolfe stakd the City contracts \vith the Ramscy County ShcrirCs Departmcnt for law enforcemcnt services. The existing three-year agreement which was approvcd December S, 2003, expires Decembcr 31, 2007. She recommendcd Council approve the Agreement for Law Enforcement Scrvices with thc Ramscy County Shcriffs Departmcnt for the period commencing ./ anuary \, 2007 to Deccmber 31, 2009. Councilmember Holden requested seeing the Sheriff Departmcnt logs to sec how much coverage thcy did in Arden Hills. Ms, \Volfe stated she would request the logs for a workshop mccting with the ShcrifTs Department in January, ARDEN HILLS ClT'{ COUNCIL .-NOVEMBER 27,2006 6 MOTION: CounciImember Larson moved and Coul1cilmcmber Pellegrin secondcd a motion to approve Agreemcnt for Lmv Enforccment Scrvices with the Rams~y County Sheriffs Departmcnt lor the period commcncing January 1.2007 to December 31.2009, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). 8, UNFINISHED BUSINESS At. 1"'Iotion to Approve the Addition of the Followin2 Streets for Consideration in the 2007 PMPFeasibilitv Report: Briarknoll Circle. Hriarknoll Drive. Dawn Circle East. Roval I.ane. Karth Lake Circle lVls, Giga stated at the October 30,2006 mccting, the Council ordercd thc preparation of a feasibility report for the 2007 PMP Improvcment project. She recommended Council approve the addition of the following streets tor consideration in the 2007 PMP feasibility report: Briarknoll Drive, Dawn Circle East, Royal Lane, Karth Lakc Circle and approve the Resolution ordering prcparation of feasibility rcports for the 2007 Pavement Managcment Program. Council member Grant asked how comfoltable was the City Engineer with getting the extcndcd lifc ofscven years on thc scal coating, Ms. Giga responded she believed thc seal coating would last sevcn years, MOTION: Councilmember Holden movcd and Council member Grant scconded a motion to approvc thc addition of the following strcets for considcration in the 2007 PMP fcasibility rcport: Briarknoll Circle, Briarknoll Drivc, Dawn Circle East. Royal Lane, Kmth Lake Circle. Thc motion carricd unanimously (5-0). A2, Motion to Approve Resolution 06-6 t: A Resolution Orderin2 Preparation of Feasibilitv Reports for the 2007 Pavement Mana2ement Pr02ram I\IOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a motion to approve Resolution 06-61: A Resolution Ordering Prcparation of Feasibility Reports for the 2007 Pavcmcnt Managcmcnt Program. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), B. Motioll to Receive the Economic Development Strate2ic Plan 1\'Is. Barton recommended Council receive the Economic Developnlent Strategic Plan for the City and direct staff to prcpare an implementation plan tor Council revicw and approval. "IOTIO~ : Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to rcceive the Economic Development Strategic Plan for the City of Arden Hills, as approvcd and rccommcnded by the EDC, and refer it back to work session tor further discussion, The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ARDEN HILLS CITY COU~CIL -NOVEMBER 27,2006 7 C. TC;\AP :\'Is. Barton updated on the Council on recent TC AAP developments. 9. COUNCIL REQL'ESTS A, Councihnember Holden stated she had received a call from a rcsidcnt \vho wanted address numbers placcd on the buildings, :VIs. \Volfe responded statTwould look into this, B. Councilmember Holden requcsted stafr invite the State Scnator and State Rcpresentative to thc Deccmber workshop, C. ,Mayor Aplikowski notcd the Truth-in- Taxation hearing is scheduled for Deccmber 4 at ():30 p.m, )\:10TION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Pellegrin seconded a motion to approve the Council adjoulll its rcgular City Coul1cilmeeting to go into a closed session to discuss the Rochon Corporation/City Hall Arbitration/Mediation Case, pursuant to MS 13D.05 SUBD 3,b. Thc motion caJTied unanimously (5-0), Mayor Aplikowski adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:30 p,m, 44~~ ~)jubJ- Bewrly Apli 'owski Michelle Wolfe Mayor City Administrator ~OTICE OF :\'IEETINGS Thc next Council Meeting will be hcld Monday, Decembcr 11, 2006 at 7:00 p,m. at the Arden Hills Council Chambers, ~ ~~HILLS Approved: 12/11/2006 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA 'YORK SESSION MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 2006; 5:00 P.M, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, Mayor Bcvcrly Aplikowski called to order the work session meeting at 5 :05 p,m, Present: Mayor Beverly Aplikowski, Councilmcmbers Grcgg Larson, and Brenda Holden Absent: Councilmcmbers David Grant (Excuscd), and Vinccnt Pellegrin (Excused) Also present were City Administrator, Michelle Wolfe; Community Development Dircctor, Karen Bmton; Assistant City Administrator, Schawn Johnson; Parks and Recrcation Manager, Michelle Olson; Public Works Director, Greg Hoag; and Accounting Analyst; Michelle Bruley, Others present were Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates and Elizabeth Diaz, Ehlcrs & Associates Proposed 2007 Bud2et- City Administrator Michelle Wolfe providcd the City Council with an update regarding the financialmanagcment plan that Ehlers and Associates has been putting together [or the City. The financial management plan will bc a good tool for the City Council and City staffto utilize in asscssing thc City's CUITcnt financial status and provide a foundation for future budget related decisions, The financial management plan is projccted to be completed by January 2007, Mark Ruff, Ehlers and Associates, was in attendance to providc the City Council with an update regarding the City's current financial status in regards to the gcneral funds, capital funds, and public safety funds. At this time, Ehlers and Associates have been working on crcating a financial model for the City. As with any financial model, assumptions have bccn made by City staff and Ehlers & Associates regarding fund balances and futurc improvement projects, However, as we progress with work 011 this plan, the City can modify the different assumptions that wcre madc and analyzc thc impact ofthesc decisions, The tinal plan will include an analysis ofthe utility funds, In terms of the 2007 budget, staff is recommending that the City implement the rates that were included in the 2005 Utility Rate ARDE?\ HILLS CITY COUl\'"CIL - November 20,2006 Study, The study recommcnded rates for thc period 2005-2009, However. the analysis Ehlers is performing will effectivcly update that rate study and assist us in detcrmining whether additional changes to the utility rates will be needed in 2008, Mark Run: Ehlers & Associates, provided the City Council \vith an overvie\v of the financial management plan. He noted that in revie\ving the financial bonding rating of a city, Standards & Poor will look at a city's overall dcbt, economy, currcnt tinaneial status. and long term management/future financial planning. In completing a financial management plan, the City is cxhibiting good financial stewardship to the public. Typically cities that experience poor bond ratings are caused by the mismanagemcnt of public funds during a large public project. Mr. Ruff notcd that the draft financial management plan reviewed the City of Arden Hills proposed revcnues and expenditurcs over a ten ycar time frame. The proposed expenditures and rcvenues also include thc City's capital improvemcnt plan. but does not include any inli-astructure costs rc1ated to the TC AAP project. The long term question that the City Council should address is what fund balanccs arc the City Council comfortable with, Overall, the City appears to be in good financial shape based upon thc draft tinancial managcment plan. A second option for the City Council to considcr is thc possibility of splitting the capital equipment and capital ilnprovement projects into two scparate funds. Councilmembcr Larson noted that the proposed tinancial managemcnt plan does not take into consideration potential cxpcnditurcs for thc TCAAP project. By not including the projected expenditures, this may leavc futurc City Councils at a financial disadvantage. City Adminsitrator Michelle Wolfe said that onc of the reasons why City stafT recommended that a financial management plan be crcated was due to the potential costs associatcd with the TC AAP project, The tinancial managcment plan will be a good base for future discussions regarding the TC AAP projcct. Councilmcmber Larson asked why the utility funds arc not includcd in the tinancialmanagement plan for the years 2012 to 2015, City Administrator Wolfe notcd that the future utility costs arc only estimatcs and havc not bccn broken down by individual funds (water, scwcr, and storm) at this time, Mr. Mark RujT reviewed the City's proposcd public safcty and capital portion of the linancial managemcnt plan with the City Council. The public safety capital plan includes proposed cquipmcnt purchases and the replacemcnt of Fire Station #1. Fire Station #1 is proposed to bc rcplaced or rcconstructed in 2012. City Administrator Michelle Wolfe said that thc City is budgeting for a nceds assessment study at Fire Station #1 in 2007. This will allow the City to cvaluate the need for a new fire station or if thc currcnt tirc station can be rcmodeled/rcpaired to meet the future nceds of the Lake Johanna Firc Dcpartmcnt. 2. ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL- Novcmber 20,2006 Mr. Ruff notcd that the financial management plan was based upon thc financial information providcd by the City for the fiscal years 2005, 2006, and 2007. Also, the projected model docs not take into considcration thc effect TC AAP or increased building pellllit revenue may have on the City's tax base if the land purchase is completed, Councilmcmbcr Holden asked where the revcnuc from the fraud case will be allocated. City Adminsitrator Wolfe said that it is at the Council"s discretion whcre the moncy is allocated. The City Auditor booked thc claim payment as 2005 revenue, Mayor Aplikowski noted that the City's goal and purchasing attitudc will also impact the City's financial philosophy in thc future, Mayor Aplikowski thankcd Ehlers & Associates for providing the City Council with an update on thc draft financial management plan, City Administrator Michelle Wolfe provided the City Council with an overview of the proposed 2007 budget. At the September 11,2006 meeting, the City Council approved a preliminary tax levy amount of 52,675,161, which rcpresents a 6(% increase from the 2006 levy. At the Dcccmber 11 th City Council meeting, Council will be asked to approve a final 2007 tax levy as well as a 2007 Budget. Thc tax levy cannot be incrcascd from the preliminary levy amount; it can be decreased. Based upon previous discussion with the City Council, the 2007 budget was prepared \vith the followi ng assumpt ions: I. Salaries arc based on thc existing compensation plan and a 2.750/;) annual adjustment on January l, 2007, (The existing union contract includes a 2,75<1/0 incrcase for the union emp loyees.) ') The City's contribution towards employee benefits is based upon thc increase in premiums, Historically the City has increased the contribution by 50~'() of the incrcasc in premium. Council has indicated that (I) wc may need to revicw the formula for calculating the employer contribution; and (2) the City nccds to continuc to cxplore other options and consider a more consumcr-driven health care options, Health insurancc rates will incrcase 70/() and dcntal insurance rates S(% in 2007. In addition, City staff is implementing an optional health care plan that adds deductiblcs and higher out-of-pocket maximums for a lower premium, Staff is recommending that the City's contribution increasc from 5586 to 5615/month, This represents Icss than 50~/o of the increase in premiums for family coverage if an employce stays with thc current plan; however, \VC are providing a less expensive plan (with highcr employee out-of-pocket expenses). Administration's goal is to provide incentive for employees to move to the optional plan, which we believc will have an overall positive impact on future claims, 3, Other employee bcnefit rates have been included and there werc no incrcases/changcs in thosc rates. 3 ARDE1'\ HILLS CITY COU~CTL - November lO, 2006 4, As mentioned the budget includes the 2007 CIP projects and equipment as previously discussed by Council and shown in tbe attached budget document. 5. Utility rate changes as outlined in the Utility Rate Study have been includcd in the proposed budget. We have also adjusted for the ne\v Water Contract with the City of Roseville, 6. No new full time staff positions arc proposed in this budget. There is $15,600 included [or a part-time Recrcation Programmcr. This may be an intern position or a part-time employee, The recommendation for this position is based on thc need for assistance in the rccreation arca, as a result of upgrading the Parks and Recrcation Manager position. As a result ofTCAAP, we may recommend the addition of staff and/or consultants; however, that would not be recommendcd without an identified revenue source. ADDITIONAL BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS 1. The City received pay111ent from the Lcague of \1 innesota Cities Insurance Trust for the fraud claim, The amount was 5237,541. In 2005 the auditors bookcd the expected claim payment as revenue in the general fund. Council could consider a partial transfer to other funds that were affectcd by the fraud, ') It is also anticipated that thc City wi II receive revenue from the sale of the Old City Hall/Public Works propcrty. StalTwil1look to Council for direction as to where the [unds should be placed. At this time, staff anticipates a need [or this revenue in the Public Safety Capital Fund, but other considerations would be the general Capital Fund (PIR) or Gcncral Fund Balance, 3. Staff is rccommending a change in regards to thc TC AAP fund, For the past sevcral years the City has been budgeting a percentagc ofstalTtime to the ICAAP fund (City Administrator 15~jl, Community Development Director 30%, and Office Support Specialist 1 O~~)), However, this is not a common practice for cities, and the City cUlTently has no revenue in the IC AAP fund, Furthermore, if TCAAP did not exist, the City would likely still have those thrce positions on staff and paid from the General Fund. The standard for devclopment projects is that a pOl1ion ofthe salaries related to development (administration, planners, building inspections, etc) are in the gencral fund, and that revenue generated by a project (plan review fees, permit fees, increased tax base) are retumed to the general fund to covcr those costs. City staff is recommending that this change be implemented in 2007 and future years, Howcver, to the extent that the City may add stall or services specifically related to TC AAP, both thc expenditurc and the revenue will be budgeted in the IC AAP fund, POTENTIAL BUDGET CHANGES FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION 1. Staff has suggested that the City consider conducting a resident survcy in 2007. City stall has obtained a quote for such a survey and it will cost approximately 510,500. Staff is recommending that the Council direct staiTto include funding for a survey \vithin the 2007 budget. 4 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 10,1006 1. In the Public Safety Capital budget, stalTis reconul1cnding a need assessment [or Fire Station #1 in 2007. The Lake Johanna Fire Board has also recommended that we conduct an asscssment As Council has previously been infollllcd, the Fire Department is planning for potential rcconstruction of Fire Station #1 (currcntly contemplated in thc Fire Capital Plan for 2011,) Staff rccommcnds adding a S5000 budget amount in the Public Safety Capital fund for this purpose. 3, The proposed budget still incorporates funding for Celebrating Ardcn Hills. 4, Thc EDC has presented a Strategic Plan that recommcnds a number of items for 2007 implemcntation, The only item that bas bccn incorporated into the budgct at this time is $5,000 in the EDA fund for Business Retention Program activities. GENERAL FUND AND TAX LEVY DISCUSSION The CUlTcnt proposcd budget is based on a 60/l) increasc in the tax levy from S2,523,737 to $1,675,161, A perccnt in the incrcase of the tax levy is S15,237, The City has hired Ehlers and Associates to prepare a Financial Plan for the City, to assist the City with assessing its current financial status and with making decisions regarding the 2007 budget and tax levy. City starr s primary concclll is that operating costs can be covered with a 4(% increasc in the tax levy, but our fund balances in the capital funds area are decreasing (due to significant capital improvcment projects) and the City needs to ensure the viability of those funds for future projects. Our primary sources of revenue [or those funds arc assessments and property taxes, At this time the projected budget includes $159,3 16 in transfers to the PIR/Capital Fund ($39,829) and the Public Safcty Capital Fund ($119,487). It is at the discretion of the City Council to elect to lower the transfer amounts in the following areas: . Establishing a Council Contingency for unanticipated purchases or projects during 2007 or dccreased rcvcnues (unspent contingcncy at the end of the year would add to the Gcneral Fund Balance) . Initial funding for a Capital Equipment Rcplacement Fund . Covcring the cost of a City survey ($10,500) . Contribution to Gencral Fund Balancc . Funding for possiblc implementation of all or portions of the EDC Strategic Plan Implementing any of the above options rcduccs the amount of thc transfer to the two capital funds. There are scveral options if the Council is intercsted in lowering the tax levy: . Dccrcase the transfer to the PIR/Capital Fund . Decrcasc the transfer to the Public Safety Capital Fund . Recommend cuts in thc proposed budget or capital plan :\ ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 20, 2006 UTILITY FUND DISCUSSION The three utility funds are being studied as part of the Financial Plan that will be completed early 2007. Water Fund: The proposed budget anticipates $1,343,900 in revenue and $1,394,604 in expenditures. The fund balance would be used to cover the difference between expenditures and revenue. This budget is based on the most recent CIP reviewed by Council. Staff is confident that the capital expenditures for the water improvements in 2007 will be reduced so that this budget will balance, but Citv staff will not have a final ~ - figure until the feasibility report for the 2007 PMP is completed. Sanitary Sewer Fund: The proposed budget anticipates 51, 167,250 in revenue and $1,312,082 in expenditures. The fund balance will be drawn upon to cover the balance in expenditures above revenue, The primary factor in the increased expenditures is 1&1 investigation and repairs. Stom1 Water Fund: The proposed budget anticipates $401,500 in revenues and 5242,927 in expenditures, Because the 2007 PMP does not include a significant storm water project, the additional revenues will help replenish the fund balance. The fund balance has declined significantly over the past few years due to the improvement projects that have been constructed. Councilmember Holden asked if City staff members are allowed to carry health insurance coverage through the City and their spouse. Assistant City Administrator Schawn Johnson said that it is his understanding that employees can be covered under the City's health insurance plan and their spouses, but he will confirm with the City's health insurance broker. City Administrator Wolfe noted that the City will begin looking into implementing a cafeteria benefit plan for employees in 2007. Councilmember Larson asked if the City has rcviewed the financial impact of allO\ving Arden Hills seniors discounted utility rates. City Administrator Wolfe said that she will ask City staff or Ehlers and Associates to review the financial impact on the City by offering the scnior utility rate program. Mayor Aplikowski asked for the City Councils input regarding the status of Celebrating Arden Hills, Councilmember Holden recommended that the event be cancelled this year and reevaluated for 2008. 6 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - Novcmber 20, 2006 Councilmcmber Larson said that he is comfortable with canceling the event in 2007, Parks and Recreation Manager Michelle Olson suggestcd that she could takc lead on creating a citizcn group to explore di ffcrent options for future Celebrating Arden Hills events. Members of the City Council were in agreement that Celebrating Arden Hills should be cancclled in 2007 and revaluatcd in 2008. Councilmember Holden inquired about rcplacing the radio-read batteries for the water metcrs over a three ycar time frame. Public Works Director Grcg Hoag said tbat City staff is comfortablc with implementing a three year battery replacement program, Councilmcmber Holdcn asked if the battery replaccment program will be stalTintensive. Public Works Director Hoag noted that it will take approximately one-half hour per replacement and two staff mcmbers at each sitc. Councilmcmber Holdcn asked if the City is exploring thc possibility of allowing rccrcation program registration and payments on-line, Parks and Recreation Manager Olson said that City staff is exploring di fferent options for the City to consider regarding on-line registration and credit card payments. Councilmember Holdcn asked what is thc cstimatcd cost to covcr thc proposed registration and payment software programs, Parks and Recreation Manager Olson said that City staff is estimating the cost for the necessary software at 55,000. A small increasc would be passed onto the cllstomer for utilizing this scrvlcc. The on-line registration and acccptance of credit card payments would improve the City's customer scrvice [or recreation orograms. - . ~ Councilmcmber Holden inquired about the building inspcction solhvare that was budgeted for in 2007. Community Dcvelopment Director Karen Barton noted that staff does not currently have a softwarc package to track code enforcemcnt complaints. City staff is currently tracking this infol1llation by hand. The cost would includc the software and server. City staff is currently exploring different software and server options with the City of Rosevillc IT Department. Mayor Aplikowski asked how much time the Building Inspector spcnds on writing rcports. Community Developmcnt Director Karen Barton said that she estimates that two hours a day arc spent writing reports, 7 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 20, 2006 Councilmember Holden recommended that the City also budget for a lap top computer for the Building Inspector. He could complete the reports at thc job site, Councilmember Holden asked why the general supply budgct doubled from last year. Accounting Analyst Michelle Bmley said tbat City staff combined the different dep:.utmental supply budgets into one line item located in the administration budget. General officc supplies are no longcr budgcd in multiple departments, so there are ofT-setting decreases. Councilmember Holden recommended that the City's contribution to Northwest Youth and Family Scrvices bc rcduced by SLOOO, Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with this recommendation as long as thc City's overall annual contribution amount does not decrease. Councilmember Holden requested that the 1-35W Con-idor Coalition membership fees be removed from the 2007 budget. Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with the City remaining a member of the I- 35W COITidor Coalition. Councilmember Holden said that she is concerned that the levy will remain at 6(% for 2007, Councilmember Larson said that he is comfortable with a 6%) levy for 2007. Mayor Aplikowski stated that she also supports a 6% levy, Mayor Aplikowski rccommended that additional funding be budgcted for residential improving communications with the residents, Councilmember Larson recommended that additional funding be used for public safety, PIR, and park improvements, City Administrator Wolfc provided the City Council with an ovcrview of the proposed changes to the 2007 budget: . Northwest Youth & Family Services contribution reduced by S 1 ,000, resulting in a S4,00O contribution. . $5,000 budgeted [or a Needs Assessmcnt for Arden Hills Firc Station #1. . $10,500 included for a City wide survcy. . Celebrating Arden Hills (expenditure and revenue) was removed from the 2007 Proposed Budget. 8 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 20, 2006 TCAAP- Community Development Director Karen Barton provided the City Council with an update regarding the status of the TCAAP Master Development Plan, Mr. Steve Bubul, Kennedy & Graven, was in attendance to provide the City Council with an update regarding negotiations of the Preliminary Development Agreement. At this timc, the City and CRR havc been discussing the following areas ofthc proposed Master Development Plan: . Areas of negotiations in the Preliminary Development Agreement and the proposed time lines; . If necessary, right to terminate language for both pm1ies; . City's reimbursable costs and 1inaneial caps(e,g, consultant fees, legal costs, and stan' time ); . Rights of land transfcr-Ianguage that would protect the City from having the developer transfer the land or a portion of the land to a third party without the City's approval. Councilmember Holden asked if the City is initiating all of the negotiations or is CRR being a wi lling pm1ner. City Administrator Wolfe said that City staff and CRR have had back and forth communications regarding thc Prcliminary Development Agreement negotiations, Mayor Aplikowski asked if the delayed Congressional approval will impact the preliminary development agrecment with CRR, Community Developmcnt Director Karcn Barton said that shc does not believe that the delayed congressional approval will affect the preliminary developmcnt agrcement. TCAAP-Development Tour- Community Devclopment Director Karen Barton announced that the IC AAP development tour of metro area devclopments has bccn schedulcd for Deccmber 2nd. The tour bus will be leaving City Hall at 10:00 AM. City staff is requesting City Council's input regarding their thoughts on the different types of developments (residential, commcrcial, officc showroom) sites that will be secn on the tour. Councilmember Larson asked who will be reprcsenting CRR on the bus tour. It is very impOliant for a representative of CRR to participate in this tour. City Administrator Wolfe said that representatives from CRR will be part of the tour. Also, if the City Council has a particular development project that they would like to visit, please let City staff know. Councilmember Holden rcquested that a public meeting be hcld for the residents of Arden Hills to discuss the cunent status of the ICAAP project. It would be di fficult for the City to provided in-depth information to the residents of Ardcn Hills at a town hall meeting, 9 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - N"ovcmbcr 20,1006 City Administrator Wolfc said that thc City stalT would bc more than willing to host a neighborhood mccting to discuss thc TCAAP project. Councilmcmbcr Holdcn askcd if the newslettcrs regarding the TC AAP projcct will be distributed by the developer in the near future, City Administrator Wolfe said that City staffwill discuss this issue with the developer. Community Devclopmcnt Director Barton said that a TC AAP consultant mecting for the City Council is recommended as an opportunity for members of thc City Council to mect with consultants and have an opportunity to understand their roles and responsibilities in the TCAAP project. Each of the different consultants could provide a brief overvicw of thcir roles and responsibilities in this projcct. Mayor Aplikowski noted that it was more important for the ncw City Council and Planning Commission mcmbcrs to meet with thc TC AAP consultants. City Administrator Wolfe said that City staff will work on organizing a TCAAP meeting to bring the new members of the City Council up-to-speed rcgarding the TCAAP project prior to January 1007, TCAAP Mastcr Dcvelopment Advisory Group- Community Development Director Karen Barton noted that stafr is recommending the formation of a TC AAP Master Dcvelopmcnt Advisory Group to bc appointed by the City Council. The mission of the group would be to mect with Hoisington Koegler Group, Ync (HKGi), the City's mastcr dcvclopmcnt consultant for TC AAP, to provide input and feedback on proposed plans ror thc TC AAP projcct. At this time, City stalT is proposing thc following structure for the advisory group: . Onc or t\VO mcmbers from the City Council; . Onc or two mcmbers from the Planning Commission; . One or two members from the Economic Development Commission; . Onc or two mcmbers fi"om the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee; and . Onc or two members from the community at large, Mayor Aplikowski reconullended that twelve mcmbers bc appointed to the advisory group. Councilmembcr Iloldcn suggcsted that more citizens be appointed to the advisory group. Councihllember Larson recommended that a mission or charge for the group be creatcd prior to appointing members. It would be a good idca to appoint professional planncrs or architects that live in Arden Hills on the advisory panel. City Administrator Wolfe said that the charge of the group would be to rcview proposcd concepts related to the TC AAP projcct and providc input to the Counci I. 10 ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - November 20,2006 Mayor Aplikowski requested that all four precincts be represented on the TCAAP Master Development Advisory Group. Councilmember Larson asked if this group would advise the City Councilor work with the developer on reviev,:ing proposed plans. Community Development Director Karen Barton said that the advisory group would review the consultant's proposals and provide feedback to the City Council. Based on recommendations from the City Council, City Administrator Wolfe proposed the following structure for the TC AAP advisory group: . I Planning Commission Member; . I-Ecconomic Development Commission Member; . I-Parks, Trails, and Recreation Committee Member; . 9-At-Iarge Arden Hills residents. Members of the City Council supported the proposed structure for the TCAAP advisory group. Council Comments and Reuuests- Mayor Aplikowski adjourned the Work Session meeting at 8:30 p.m. . M~~ ~p~' idP . Michelle A. Wolfe Mayor City Administrator 11 . ~ ~.:HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-53 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2007 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AND 'VORK SESSION SCHEDULE 'VHEREAS, thc City Council annually adopts its meeting schedule for regular City COLlncil Meetings and Work Sessions. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hercby approves Attachment "A" - Arden Hills City COLlncil 2007 Meeting Schedule. . ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 27th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2006. ~ ~ rj:~' /BeverlyApl' ows i,MAYOR ATTEST: ~~~~ Michelle A. 'Volfe, ADMINISTRATOR . \'Mctro-inet.usAnknllills\Admin\CnuneiI\Resolulions\20U5\O5-63. Approving lhe 2006 Meeting Schedule Ji)r Council Regular I\lcetings and \\inrk Sessions.doe . ~ ~HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COlJNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-61 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF FEASIBILITY REPORTS FOR TilE 2007 PA VI']\lENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WHEREAS, it is proposed to improve the following streets: Katie Lane, Katie Court. Brighton Way. Chatham Avenue from County Road E2 to Chatham Court, Lamctti Lane, Lametti Circle, Connelly A venue, Pine Tree Drive, Harriet A vcnue, Briarknoll Circle, BriarknolI Drive, Dawn . Circle East, Royal Lanc. and Karth Lakc Circle, and to assess the benefited property for all or a portion of the cost of the improvement, pursuant to Minncsota Statutes, Chapter 429, NO'V THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARDEN HILLS MINNESOTA: That the proposed improvcment be referred to the 2007 Pavement Managemcnt Program for study and that the City Engincer is instrueted to report to the council with all convenient speed advising the council in a preliminary way as to whether the proposed improvement is necessary. cost-effective, and feasible and as to whether it should best be madc as proposed or in connection with some other improvemcnt, and the estimated cost of the improvement as recommended. AnOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 27th DAY OF NOVEj\'lBER. 2006. ~~~. tverly ApI" ows i. Mayor ATTEST: . --. ---.- Michcllc A. Wolfe, Administr ion CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION No. 06-52 RESOLUTIONS CERTIFYING 2006 MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANVASS RESULTS WHEREAS, the City of Arden Hills held its General Election on November 7,2006; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute 205.185, Subd. 3, requires that thc City Council canvass the results of the election within scven (7) days of the election; and WHEREAS, the City Council met on November 13,2006 as an item of business at a City Council meeting, as a canvassing board to review the results of the election. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that voting for the office of Mayor, where there was one to be elected a four-year term at the November 7, 2006 General Election, held in and for said City, has been in all respects, duly canvassed by this City Council in accordance with the law. It is hereby found and determined that the total votes cast upon thc officcs for each candidates at said elcction were as follows: MAYOR # Votes Stan Har stead 2,138 Bevcrl A likowski 1,971 Write In Votes 17 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by thc City Council of thc City of Arden Hills, Minnesota, that voting for the office of City Council, whcre thcre wcre two to be elected a four-year terms at the November 7,2006 General Election, held in and for said City, has been in all respects, duly canvassed by this City Council in accordance with the law. It is hereby found and dctcrmined that the total votes cast upon the offices for each candidates at said election werc as follows: COUNCIL MEJI,fBERS # Votes Dave McCluD2: 2,337 FraD Holmes 1,625 Roberta Thompson 1,267 Scott Woolfrey 1,061 Write In Votes 28 BE IT RESOLVED, that as a result of said canvass, Stan Harpstead be declared elected Mayor for a four-year term commencing at thc first mceting in January 2006. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a result of said canvass, David McClung and Fran Holmes he dcclarcd elected City Councilmembers for four-year terms commencing at the first meeting in January 2006. ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCII~ OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 13th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2006. . B~W~' --- ATTE~jM~.)i i~ MICHELLE A. WOLFE, CITY ADMlNISTRA TOR , . ~ --A~_HILLS CITY OF ARDEN HILLS COUNTY OF RAl\'lSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 06-51 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR RECYCLING SCORE GRANT I;'UNDS FOR 2007 WHEREAS, the City of Ardcn Hills is cligible to apply for $18,396.00 in SCORE recycling grant funds; and 'VHEREAS, such funds would assist in continuing and improving the City's rccycling program for the year 2007. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council o[the City of Arden 1-fills, Minnesota: . That the City Administrator be authorized to apply for sllch grant funds f()[ thc year 2007. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS THIS 30th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2006. ATTEST: ~A~~YOR t~fU~a~ ----- MICHELLE A. WOLFE, CITY ADMINISTRATOR . ~ ~~HILLS CITY OF ARDEl\' HILLS Ramsey County, Minnesota RESOLUTION No. 06-49 A Resolution Vacating the City of Ardcn Hills' Intcrest in A Pedestrian Walkway (Doc # 2257258) on the Section 22 Town 30 Range 23 Plat. WHEREAS, Royal Oaks Realty, Inc, has petitioned the City of Arden Hills to vacate an approximately 20 foot wide and 280 foot long Pedestrian Walkway Easement that is located at 1440- 1450 West Highway 96 in thc City of Arden Hills; and WHEREAS, on the 10th day of October, 2006, a publ ic hearing preceded by published, posted. and mailed notice as required by Minn. Stat. ~412.851 was conducted bcfore the Arden Hills Council; and WHEREAS, the pedestrian walkway easement docs not contain a trail and no trails are planned for the pedestrian walkway casement; and, WHEREAS, Royal Oaks Realty, Inc. has agreed to convey the trail along the westcrn edge . of the property to the City tor unobstructed public access; and, 'VHEREAS, at the conclusion of the Public Hearing, the Arden Hills Council dctermined that retcntion of the pedcstrian walkway casement is no longer in the public's interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Arden Hills Council hereby vacates the City's interest in the following described Pedestrian Walkway Easement: 1. That Pedestrian Walkway Easement filed under Document #2257258 on the Section 22 Town 30 Range 23 Plat. The legal description of the full propeliy is as t()I1ows: the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Qumtcr of Section 22, . . Township 30. Range 23. Ramsey County. Minnesota, EXCEPT the South 3;4 thereof and except the east 253.00 feet thercof A~D BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such Pedestrian Walkway Vacation shall be effective the day following publication in the Shoreview / Arden Hills Bulletin. ADOPTED by the Arden Hills City Council this 10lh day ofOetober, 2006. I /~~~~i Mayor ATTEST: . ,M~~ Michelle Wolfe, City Administrator