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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-16 City Ltr to Contractor Re 8 unit Permits Issued & Amendment from 6 X04" CITY-DF ,,.. OAK PARK HEIGHTS , AAL - ,, 14168 North 57th Street • P.O. Box 2007 • Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 • Phone:651/439-4439 • Fax:651/439-0574 February 16, 1999 - 1999 . Mr. Jack Krongard C�`V 14791 60th St.N. Suite 2 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 Ref: 14818 N. 58th St. Dear Mr. Krongard, In reference to the above address building permits were issued for the construction of an eight unit town- home complex. My records show that this was the original proposed design for Valley View Estates 151 Addition. While researching past documents I found that in March of 1996 you requested an amendment to your Planned Unit Development asking for a change from the 8-plex units to 6-plex units. On April 8, 1996,the City of Oak Park Heights approved your request to modify the site plan to include two six-unit town homes. That is the last official action from the Council on this project. This issue will be brought before the Mayor and Council on February 23, 1999 for review to determine if a amendment is required for this change or that the unit for the site be a six-unit town home as per your request which was approved in April of 1996. At this time I am suspending the permit that issued and advising you that any further work on this project will be done at your own risk Should you have any further questions regarding this issue please contact me. Re ctfully, Jim Butler Building Official Cc: Tom Melena. City Administrator Mark Vierling,City Attorney Kris Danielson, Community Development Director r8`cott Richards, City Planner Tree City U.S.A. Page 5 - Minutes 03/25/96 Public Hearings: Dan Wortman - Modification of Planned Unit Development and Conditional Use Permit - Adding an Apartment to a Single Family Dwelling - 6148 Osgood Avenue - Mayor O 'Neal opened the Public Hearing at 7 :30 p.m. Dennis Wortman, Dan' s father, was present representing the Wortmans as the storm had trapped them in North Dakota. City Planner Richards introduced his associate Cary Teague from Northwest Associated Consulting. Teague said that Wortman is requesting an amendment to his planned unit development in order to establish a second floor residential apartment in his home . Teague recommended approval of the request for an amendment to the planned unit development with the following conditions • The applicant must provide a revised site plan showing the space available for the required parking spaces . • The remodeled apartment must meet all applicable requirements of the City approved Uniform Building Code . • The Council review the permit on a yearly basis for the first two years and then periodically after that . Hearing no public comment, Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern, moved to close the Public Hearing at 7 :40 p .m. Carried 5- 0 . Councilmember Kern, seconded by Swenson, moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit, with annual reviews the first two years . Carried 5-0 . Krongard Construction - Modification of Planned Unit Development - Changing 8 Single Family Lots into 7 Twin Home Lots and Changing an 8-Plex Into a 6-Plex - Valley View Estates Addition - Present for the Public Hearing were : Cindy Berger, 5658 56th Street Circle North, Bob Ciak 5654 56th Street Circle North, Lori Clemings, 14786 56th Street North, Marge Brandi, 14853 56th Street North, Bill Henning 5696 Osgood Avenue . There were no representatives from Krongard Construction present . City Planner Richards reported that he received no feedback from Krongard regarding the conditions listed in the report . Richards reported that a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was approved a couple of years ago which called for 8 single family units . Krongard has requested the change because the twin homes have been in demand. Krongard has requested the change from 8-plexes to 6-plexes because he feels there is a greater demand for one story town homes than two story. Richards stated a grading and drainage plan for both development sites will have to be reviewed by the City Engineer because of the steep slope . The Park Dedication fees would have to be adjusted per each PUD amendment request . Page 6 - Minu .s 03/25/96 Marge Brandl, 14836 56th Street, stated her opposition to the project . Brandl is concerned that a water problem could develop because of the grade of the slope of the hill in her back yard which will overlook the twin homes . She thinks the twin homes will be too far back on the lot and that the grading will cut into the hill and it will wash out . She stated that she has a 100 year old oak tree that could be damaged if the hill starts washing out . Richards stated that a tree survey should be done which will indicate which trees will be removed and which trees will remain. Lori Clemings, 14786 56th Street, stated that she was opposed to the project . Clemings believes that single family units would sell as well or better than multi-family units . Bob Ciak, 5654 56th Street Circle, said that he is opposed to the project . He said that when the PUD was approved two years ago that the single family homes were provided in order to be a buffer between the existing single family homes and the new twin homes . He would like to see a layout of the boundaries of the lots and where the twin homes would be positioned on each lot . Cindy Berger, 5658 56th Street Circle, said that she did not approve of the project . She said she was concerned with the potential loss of trees . She stated that a lot of trees were removed at Krongard' s latest development, which borders her yard. City Planner Richards noted that the single family development would also require some cutting into the hill . Bill Henning, 5696 Osgood, stated his objection to the twin homes . Henning stated that he did not like the large amount of almost identical homes . He said he would like to see single family homes . Councilmember Schaaf stated that he would like to see the proposed layout of the twin homes on each lot so he can better understand the layout of the proposed plan. He also said he would like a copy of the original PUD plan for comparison purposes . Richards stated that he will contact Krongard and let him know of the comments and requests . City Attorney Vierling was directed to review the Development Agreement to see if there was adequate pedestrian easement along Osgood Avenue . Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern moved to continue the Public Hearing until the next Council meeting scheduled April 8 , 1996 so that Mr. Krongard or a representative could be present to address concerns raised by the Planner Richards and residents . Carried 5-0 . Residents may pick up the staff report at City Hall on Monday, April 8 , 1996 , or at the continuation of the Public Hearing. Page 4 - Minute. 04/08/96 Robertson said that Nolde was requesting was general approval of his plan so that he could proceed with his application to the State . City Planner Richards discussed some of his concerns about the proposed site plan, including number of parking spaces and access roads . Nolde said he would revise his site plan to accommodate the concerns . Richards also noted that the proposed use was consistent with the City' s Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Schaaf stated his opposition to the plan because he wanted to re-zone the land for commercial or industrial uses, rather than residential . Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Kern, moved to indicate general approval of the plan, said approval does not constitute a guarantee of approval for site plan, tax increment financing, rezoning, or any other approvals needed in the future . Carried 3-1, Councilmember Schaaf opposed. Public Hearings : Krongard Construction - Modification of Planned Unit Development - Changing 8 Single Family Lots into 7 Twin Home Lots and Changing an 8-Plex into a 6-Plex - Valley View Estates Addition - Mayor O'Neal reconvened the public hearing at 7 : 40 p .m. Councilmember Robert arrived. Present for the Public Hearing were: Jack Krongard, 19 Point Road, Bayport; Howard Madson, 14865 57th Street North; Bob Ciak, 5654 56th Street Circle North; Gayle Herzog, 5628 56th Street Circle North; Marge Brandl, 14836 56th Street North; Lori Clemings, 14786 56th Street North; Cindy Berger, 5858 56th Street Circle North; and Mary Sharbono, 14630 North 57th Street . Jack Krongard apologized for not being present at the last Public Hearing. Krongard said he was able to review the objections to the plan and has modified his site plan. Krongard stated that he has shortened some of the buildings in length, which means that the grading plan has been changed to be almost identical with the originally approved grading plan, which had been based on detached single family use . Because of this he would have to grade less of the existing hill at the back of the lots, and this would reduce a large amount of the planned tree removal . City Planner Richards stated that the revised site plan is in compliance with City ordinances . He said that the revised grading plan is better because it saves more trees and will provide better drainage . City Engineer Anderlik stated that the grading plan is the same as originally approved and he sees no disadvantage to the plan. Page 5 - Minu a 04/08/96 Councilmember Robert asked Krongard what the proposed price unit. Krongard said the base price for the unit will be per $139, 000, and that recent buyers have added options to put the purchase price in the $150, 000 to $160, 000 range . Councilmember Schaaf asked Krongard his estimate for the market value of the single family homes he originally proposed. Krongard stated that the single family homes were going to be priced at $110, 000 to $120, 000 . Councilmember Robert asked about a resident' s complaint that the twin homes all looked identical . Krongard said that to reduce the amount of land to be graded he had to change to different models than he was currently building and that the home design will vary from lot to lot . Bob Ciak stated his opposition to the plan and said he would like to see single family homes in the area. Ciak said the Council originally approved a plan for only single family homes in the development and asked why the new plan was even under consideration. Mayor O'Neal said that the Council is obligated to listen to a land owner' s requests, and must approve or deny the requests based on whether they satisfy the City' s ordinances . Councilmember Robert expressed concern that water could pond on the corner of lot 14 . Krongard stated that a drainage swale located near lot 15 would drain the water . Ciak and Gayle Herzog expressed concern about whether the proposed back yards would drain. Krongard said there would be a storm sewer along that back property line that would drain the water. Mary Sharbono stated that she is concerned with the number of trees being cut down. Mayor O'Neal said that the new site plan reduces the number of trees that will need to be eliminated. Cindy Berger asked Krongard if he will build retaining walls . Krongard said the new site plan eliminates the need for any retaining walls . Berger asked whose responsibility it would be to fix things if anything goes wrong. Richards stated that the City would work with Krongard to solve the problem, but that the costs of fixing any problems would be absorbed by the developer. Herzog asked how high the homes will be . Krongard said the twin homes in that location have a tuck-under garage . The twin homes will be a two-story from the front and a rambler from the back. Page 6 - Minut 04/08/96 �- Richards stated that with regard to the request to change two 8- '4- plexes into 6-plexes that the revised site plan for the 6-plexes satisfies parking requirements . Richards said that he recommends approval of the project . Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Swenson, moved to close the public hearing at 8 : 23 p.m. Carried 5-0 . Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern, moved to approve the proposed changes to the Planned Unit Development subject to the conditions and recommendations made by staff. Carried 5-0 . Arcon Development - Request for Final Plat Approval - Autumn Ridge Phase III - Mayor O'Neal opened the public hearing at 8 : 21 p .m. Rick Packer of Arcon Development was present for the hearing. City Planner Richards said that he recommends approval of the plan with the eight conditions stated in the report . City Engineer Anderlik said that the final plat is in accordance with the approved preliminary plat . City Attorney Vierling stated that the plat was approved by his office and that the developer' s agreement has been reviewed by staff and is acceptable . Packer said he had no problems with any of the conditions . Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern, moved to close the public Hearing at 8 : 27 p.m. Carried 5-0 . Councilmember Swenson, seconded by Schaaf, moved to approve the final plat subject to the conditions listed on the staff report . Carried 5-0 . Councilmember Swenson requested that Packer install temporary street signs until permanent street signs could be installed. Packer agreed to install temporary signs . New Business : Proposed Change Order No . 1 - ADA Improvements - Decreases Cost $645 .00 - Councilmember Schaaf, seconded by Kern, moved to approve the proposed Change Order. Carried 5-0 . Approval of Street Sweeping Bid - Administrator Robertson stated that a notice for sealed bids for street sweeping was placed in the Courier News and mailed to seven businesses who previously expressed a desire to submit a bid for the project . The City received a total of five bids . Robertson reported a bid was received from St . Croix Sweeping which came in two minutes late and by fax rather than in a sealed envelope . Robertson called the City Attorney and he recommended the City reject the bid of St . Croix Sweeping as non-qualified. St . Croix Sweeping' s bid would be the second lowest bid.