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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19860203_regularI: m a MINUTES \ OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE EDINA CITY COUNCIL HELD AT CITY HALL FEBRUARY 3, 1986 Answering rollcall were Members Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner and Mayor Courtney. MINUTES of the Special Meeting of January 25, 1986 were approved as submitted by motion of Member Turner, seconded by Member Kelly. Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. 81 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVED FOR LOTS 41 AND 42, BLOCK 2, SOUTH HARRIET PARK 2ND ADDITION. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. plat approval for Lots 41 and 42, Block 2, South Harriet Park 2nd Addition, generally located east of Minnehaha Boulevard and south of W. 52nd Street, had been continued from the Council Meeting of January.6, 1986 pending agreement between the proponents and concerned neighbors on certain deed restrictions. The subject property consists of two, individually developed single dwelling lots and the owners are proposing a four lot subdivision which would create two new buildable lots. Mr. Larsen said that since that meeting the neighbors and staff have gone over a list of restrictions proposed by the neighborhood group and agreement has been reached on a list of restrictions that would be imposed on the property by way .of a private covenant. showing the proposed plat. The new lots would measure 81.5 feet and 80 feet in width. The proposed restrictions are: 1) dwelling must front on West 52nd Street, 2) dwellings must be single family, 3) dwellings on Lot 1 and Lot 2 must maintain a 40-foot rear yard, 4) dwellings must be no greater than 1.5 stories, or 25 feet from the peak to foundation line, 5) roof pitch of dwellings shall be 6 on 12 or greater, 6) garage floor elevations shall be no more than 2 feet above elevation at center line of street, 7) siding material shall be brick, cedar shingles, lap siding, or a combination thereof, 8) each dwelling shall have no more than a two car garage, and 9) north faces of the two new dwellings shall be less than 100% glass. Staff would recommend pre- liminary plat approval with the following conditions: 1) execution of the private deed restriction, 2) developer's agreement covering the extension of the watermain to West 52nd Street to serve the properties, and 3) subdivision dedication. Mr. Larsen advised that Richard Steiner, proponent, and repre- sentatives of the neighborhood were present to confirm that an agreement had been reached. No objections being heard, Member Bredesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to the conditions identified by staff: Planner Craig Larsen recalled that the request for preliminary - A graphic was presented RESOLUTION GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL FOR SOUTH HARRIET PARK STEINER ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota that that certain plat entitled "South Harriet Park Steiner Addition", platted by Richard.W. Steiner, a single person, and Robert V. Gislason and Patricia C. Gislason, husband and wife, and presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of February 3, 1986 be and is hereby granted preliminary plat approval. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. ' Rollcall: Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVED FOR 5555 WEST 78TH STREET (HOYT DEVELOPMENT). Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. Mr. Larsen advised that the subject property, located south of West 78th Street and south of Cahill Road extended, measures approximately 5 acres in size and is zoned Planned Industrial District, PID. Until recently the property was developed with a small industrial building. Final plan approval was given by the Council for-.this property on August 19, 1985. for an office-warehouse building of 72,390 square feet. The previously approved plan has been abandoned and a new design has been submitted. The .new proposal calls for an office-warehouse building containing 72,557 square feet of gross floor area. The new plan would require no building setback variance and complies with Ordinance requirements for floor area and building coverage. in the previous plan and complies with Ordiance parking quantity requirements. Mr. Larsen pointed out that the new plan would require parking setback variances and the location and magnitude of the requested variances for the new plan are similar to those granted to the earlier plan. the required 20 feet along most of the northerly property line. 10 foot building to parking/drive aisle setback is not provided along the westerly portion of the south building wall. the retention of existing landscaping along the northerly property line. Approval was The new plan provides parking for 208 cars compared to 209 spaces Parking is set back less than The required The landscaping plan illustrates Staff 2/3/86 82 i oncerned that retention of this existing material will be difficult due to the extensive grading proposed in this area and the existing materials may not survive. All exterior building materials comply with the Ordinance. Mr. Larsen concluded that the proposed plan conforms much more closely to Ordinance requirements that did the previously approved plan.. The requested parking setback variances will have little or no visual impact due to the large grade change near the property line. which was approved by the Community Development and Planning Commission at its January 8, 1986 meeting. setback variance. resulting from the setback variance and that some parking spaces would be lost if the 10 foot setback were maintained. Brad Hoyt, Hoyt Development Company, commented that the plan as now presented provides a better turning radius and docking area. following resolution and moved its adoption, subject to final review of the landscaping by staff upon completion of the building: BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota, that the Final Development Plan for Hoyt Development Company, 5555 West 78th Street, presented at the regular meeting of the City Council of February 3, 1986, be and is hereby approved. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Kelly. It is recommended that there be a final staff review of the landscaping. Staff would recommend approval of the Final Development Plan Member Turner questioned the need for the drive aisle Mr. Larsen responded that there is no great visual impact No objections being heard, Member Richards introduced the RESOLUTION Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. DECISION OF BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADJUSTMENTS ON SIGN VARIANCE REQUEST OF NATIONAL CAR RENTAL UPHELD. Affidavits of Notice were presented by Clerk, approved and ordered placed on file. Systems, 7700 France Avenue South, with regard to a decision of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments on January 2, 1986 which denied a sign area variance. The petitioner would like to alter an existing non-conforming freestanding sign which has an area of 80 square feet. It was explained that when the property was developed it was developed under the Planned Industrial District rules which allowed 80 square feet for signage. was tranferred into the Planned Office District when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted in 1984 which specifies that signage may not exceed 50 square feet. Thus the existing sign became a non-conforming legal sign. Systems now desires to replace the lettering on the wall and to add their new national.logo which would bring the sign area up to 153 square feet thus a sign area variance of 103 square feet would be required. Mr. Larsen informed the Council at the Board of Appeals and Adjustments had denied the variance request based on setting a precedent by approving this variance and the magni- tude of the variance requested. interpretations National Car Rental could redesign the sign within the 80 square foot area and maintain their non-conforming status. President of Marketing for National Car Rental, was present and commented that the new lettering will be smaller than the present lettering, they would like to be in conformance with National's new identity program by including the logo. and that the overall perception of the proposed sign will not be larger than the existing one. Member Turner commented that we have been consistent with the City's restrictive sign ordinance and that she would agree with the decision of the Board of Appeals and Adjustments as difficult as it is in this case. Member Turner then made a motion for adoption of the following resolution: Mr. Larsen presented the appeal of National Car Rental Since that time the subject property National Car Rental He explained that according to staff's Joseph Sullivan, Vice - . RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED that the Edina City Council hereby concludes that the procedural requirements of Ordinance No. 825 have been met, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the decision of the Board of Appeals and Adjust- ments to deny the sign area variance request of National Car Rental Systems, 7700 France Avenue, is upheld and the variance shall not be granted. Motion was seconded by Member Kelly. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. LOT DIVISION GRANTED FOR LOT 9, BLOCK 1, GLEASON COURT (6516-18 GLEASON COURT). Mr. Larsen informed the Council that the proponent, Ron Clark Construction, is requesting a party wall division for an existing double bungalow. Separate utility connections are provided and staff would recommend approval. No object- ions being heard, Member Bredesen introduced the following resolution moving its adoption : I I -I RESOLUTION T~REAS, the following described property is at present a single tract of land: Lot 9, Block 1, GLEASON COURT: 2/3/86 83 WHEREAS, the owners have requested the subdivision of said tract into separate parcels (herein called "Parcels") described as follows : Parcel A. That part of Lot 9, Block, GLEASON COURT, according to the record plat thereof, lying southwesterly of the following described line: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Lot 9; thence on an assumed bearing of North 88 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds East along the north line of said Lot 9 a distance of 18.32 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence South 46 degrees 12 minutes East a distance of 130.03 feet to the right of way line of Gleason Court and there terminating; and Parcel B. That part of Lot 9, Block 1, GLEASON COURT, according to the record plat thereof, lying northeasterly of the following described line: Commencing at the northwest comer of said Lot 9; thence on an assumed bearing of North 88 degrees 07 minutes 45 seconds East along the north line of said Lot 9 a distance of 18.32 feet to the point of beginning of line to be described; thence South 46 degrees 12 minutes East a distance of 130.03 feet to the right of way line of Gleason Court and there terminating. WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 825; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land is hereby approved and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purpose or as to any other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provisions that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. LOT DIVISION GRANTED FOR LOT 11, BLOCK 1, VIKING HILLS 4TH ADDITION (6441-45 VERNON AVENUE). Mr. Larsen advised that the proponent, Country Club Builders, is requesting a party wall division of an existing double bungalow. utility connections are provided and staff would recommend approval. tions being heard, Member Bredesen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: WHEREAS, the following described tracts of land constitute various separate parcels : Separate No object- RESOLUTION Lot 11, Block 1, Viking Hills 4th Addition, and Outlot A, Bleason 5th Addition; and WHEREAS. the owners of the above tracts of land desire to subdivide said tracts in$ o .. the following described new and'separate parcels (herein called "Parcels"): Parcel A. That part of Lot 11, Block 1, Viking Hills 4th Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying southwesterly of a line drawn from a point in the northwesterly line of said Lot 11, distant 56.36 feet northeasterly of the most westerly corner of said Lot 11, to a point in the southeasterly line of said Lot 11, distant 53.72 feet northweaterly of the most southerly corner of said Lot 11; and Parcel B. Outlot A, Gleason 5th Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin Sounty, Minnesota, and That part of Lot 11, Block 1, Viking Hills 4th Addition, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, lying north- easterly of a line drawn from a point in the northwesterly line of said Lot 11, distant 56.36 feet northeasterly of the most westerly corner of said Lot 11, to a point in the southeasterly line of said Lot 11, distant 53.72 feet northeasterly of the most southerly corner of said Lot 11. WHEREAS, it has been determined that compliance with the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations of the City of Edina will create an unnecessary hardship and said Parcels as separate tracts of land do not interfere with the purposes of the Subdivision and Zoning Regulations as contained in the City? of Edina Ordinance Nos. 801 and 825; NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby resolved by the City Council of the City of Edina that the conveyance and ownership of said Parcels as separate tracts of land 2/3/86 84 is hereby approvec, and the requirements and provisions of Ordinance No. 801 and Ordinance No. 825 are hereby waived to allow said division and conveyance thereof as separate tracts of land but are not waived for any other purposes or as to any other provision thereof, and subject, however, to the provision __ that no further subdivision be made of said Parcels unless made in compliance with the pertinent ordinances of the City of Edina or with the prior approval of this Council.as may be provided for by those ordinances. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. Rollcall : Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. HEARING DATE SET FOR PLANNING MATTER. Motion of Member Bredesen was seconded by Member Kelly setting March 3, 1986 as hearing date for the following Planning matter: 1) Edina Oaks - Rudy Trones - Lot 15, Prospect Hills - Generally located south of Dublin Road and west of Antrim Court Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR UTILITY VAN FOR ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. Gordon Hughes presented tabulation of bids for a utility van for the Engineering Department showing Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet.at $12,488.00, Superior Ford at $12,689.00, and Brookdale Ford at $12,973.00. Motion of Member Bredesen was, seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, at $12,488.00. Assistant City Manager Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. BID AWARDED FOR UTILITY DEPARTMENT VAN. for a Utility Department van showing Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet at $12,885.00, Superior Ford at $12,989.00 and Brookdale Ford at $13,273.00. Bredesen was seconded by Member Turner for award of bid to recommended low bidder, Thane Hawkins Polar Chevrolet, at $12,885.00. Mr. Hughes presented tabulation of bids Motion of Member Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. ASSISTANT WEED INSPECTOR APPOINTED FOR 1986. motion was seconded by Member Kelly, reappointing Eugene Davis as Assistant Weed Inspector for the year 1986. As recammended, Member Bredesen's Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. MEMBER TURNER TO SERVE ON METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 1-494 CORRIDOR STUDY. explained that a committee is in the process of being formed in furtherance of the settlement with Homart Development Company on the Metropolitan Council's 1-494 Corridor Study. An attempt is being made to provide that an elected and an appointed representative from each city would serve on that committee. Mr. Hughes recommended that a Council Member be formally appointed to that committee, adding that Member Turner has indicated that she is willing to serve. Member Bredesen's motion was seconded by Member Richards to appoint Member Leslie Turner to the Metropolitan Council 1-494 Corridor Study Committee. Mr. Hughes Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS APPROVED. Courtney, Member Turner's motion was seconded by Member Bredesen for re-appoint- ment of the following individuals to the various advisory boards and commissions: Community Development 6i Planning Commission (term to 2-1-89): John Bailey, Gordon V. Johnson, William Lewis and Philip N. Sked; Edina Park Board (term to 2-1-89): James R. Fee and William M. Lord; Board of Appeals & Adjustments (term to 2-1-89): James H. Bentley; Building Construction Appeals Board (term to 2-1-89): Quentin A. Collins and Eugene P. Palmer; Human Relations Commission (term to 2-1-89): Patricia Llona, Judi Mollerus and John L. Senior, Jr.; Edina Recycling Commission (term to 2-1-88): Ardythe Buerosse, DeLores Paul and Robert Reid; Edina Heritage Preservation Board (term to 2-1-88): Garold R. Nyberg, Gordon Stuart and Cy A. Stuppy; Advisory Board of Health (term to 2-1-88): Eileen Cooke and James R. Hansen; Edina Art Center Board (term to 2-1-89): Arthur Dickey, Sharon Hale and Donna Skagerberg; South Hennepin Human Services Council (term to 2-1-88): Jean Rifley. As recommended by Mayor Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Mayor Courtney said that the remaining vacancies would be filled on February 24, 1986, following interviews with the candidates. Member Turner reported that she had scheduled interviews for 6:15 p.m. prior to the Council Meeting for the remaining appointments to the Human Relations Commission and the HealthBoard. 2/3/86 85 UPDATE GIVEN ON COUNCIL WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 15. Mr. Hughes advised that the Council Workshop has been scheduled for March 15, 1986, with Barbara Arney of Government Training Services as facilitator. After discussion as to location, it was agreed that it be held in the Council Room at City Hall. Mr. Hughes said he has sent the Council's Work Plan to Ms. Arney and has asked that she be available throughout the afternoon if the Workshop is extended. SIGNS IN GENERAL DISCUSSED.. Member Kelly commented that she has observed a number of signs in the City that she did not think were very attractive and asked how signs in windows were regulated. Nr. Hughes responded there is a limitation of 50% of window area that can be covered by'signage. The ordi- nance regulates only size and location of signs and does not regulate the appearance or what they say, within reason. He suggested that Member Kelly identify to the Planning Department those signs under question so they can be checked as to compliance. METROPOLITAN COUNCIL "STATE OF THE REGION" EVENT NOTED. Mr. Hughes called the Council's attention to the Metropolitan Council 1986 State of the Region Event to be held February 26, 1986 at the Amfac Hotel, noting that it will focus on how aging patterns and other trends may shape the Twin Cities Area during the next century. No action was taken. Staff will make arrangements for any Members who wish to attend. SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO BE INTRODUCED REGARDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Mr. Hughes explained that there is a statute in affect that provides that upon selling bonds to finance certain special assessment projects the City can charge a certain interest rate. The statute does not say what the City can charge is it choses not to sell bonds but finance the project internally. The Manager has asked the City Attorney to draft special legislation which we will ask our legislative delegation to introduce that provides that to the extent the City finances projects with proceeds of the City treasury rather than bonds, it can nevertheless charge a rate of interest as if bonds were issued. Tom Erickson added that the draft special legislation incorporates the bond basis for charging interest on special assessments but takes out the require- ment that bonds must be sold for that special assessment before the City can charge a reasonable rate of interest. Council's direction as to the special legislation. Member Kelly then made a motion to approve the draft special legislation and directed that the City's legislators be asked to introduce the bill. Turner. Attorney Mr. Hughes said he would like the Motion was seconded by Member Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. RESOLUTION ADOPTED PROHIBITING PARKING ON WEST 66TH STREET FOR COUNTY PROJECT. Engineer Fran Hoffman recalled that the Council had approved the plans for the Hennepin County Project No. 8056 which would upgrade West 66th Street at the last meeting. which would prohibit on-street parking on that portion of the project within Edina. adopt ion : RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Plans for Hennepin County Project No. 8065 showing proposed alignment, profiles, grades, and cross sections for the construction of County State Aid Highway No. 53, within the limits of the City, as a Federal Aid Project, have been prepared and presented to the City; NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED: That the City agrees to provide the enforce- ment for the prohibition of on-street parking on that portion of County State Aid Highway No. 53 constructed under said Project No. 8065 within its corporate limits. Motion for adoption of the resolution was seconded by Member Turner. The County has requested that the Council adopt a resolution Member Kelly then introduced the following resolution and moved its Rollcall : - Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Resolution adopted. CLAIMS PAID. of the following claims as per Pre-List dated 2/3/86: General Fund $43,246.53, Art Center $556.81, Golf Course Fund $899.86, Recreation Center Fund $3,787.88, Gun Range Fund $160.74, Utility Fund $4,661.58, Liquor Dispensary Fund $.56, Construction Fund $4,594.00, Total $57,907.96. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner for payment Ayes: Bredesen, Kelly, Richards, Turner, Courtney Motion carried. Motion of Member Kelly was seconded by Member Turner and unanimously adopted for adjournment at 7:35 p.m. City Clerk