HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-07-22 CC Meeting Minutes Excerpt Page 2 - City Council Minutes 07/22/97
Water Management Organizations - Councilmember Beaudet reported
that the WMO met July 16 to discuss the Perro Creek Study. He
said that alternatives that Oak Park Heights had suggested had
not been considered.
Recycling Award - Administrator Robertson reported that the
recipient of a $25 . 00 check from the City of Oak Park Heights for
participating in its recycling program is Jay Peterson of 14522
55th Street North.
Oak Park Heights Business Group - The next meeting will be on
September 10 , 1997 .
Bridge Report - Nothing to report .
Consent Agenda:
1 . Approve Bills and Investments
2 . Approve Council Meeting Minutes - July 8, 1997
v Set Public Hearing for August 26, 1997 - Request for a Home
ccupation Permit for a beauty salon - Mary Stenfors, 5323
O' Brien Avenue North.
Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Beaudet, moved to approve the
Consent Agenda. Carried 5-0 .
Public Hearings:
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment - Mayor Schaaf opened the
public hearing at 7 : 35 p.m. City Planner Richards outlined to
the Council the changes that had been proposed by staff for the
Zoning Ordinance . There were several changes :
(1) Extension of the development review period from 60 to 120
days . Council agreed with this change .
(2) The addition of lighting requirements to the ordinance .
(3) Requirement for driveways to be made of bituminous material .
(4) Boat and Recreational Vehicle setback requirements .
There was discussion about the lighting requirements . City
Attorney Vierling said that any plan approved before this point
will be grandfathered into the new ordinance . Council looked
over the study done regarding lighting violations and directed
staff to prepare findings to be distributed to City businesses on
how they could come into compliance with the City lighting
ordinance in an inexpensive manner.
There was considerable discussion about the requirement to pave
driveways and parking pads . Staff indicated that this was
suggested for aesthetic and practical reasons . City Engineer
Anderlik was directed to develop "practical standards" for the
use and maintenance for crushed rock parking pads .