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Home My WebLink About2014/05/05 - ADMIN - Minutes - City Council - Regular IffSt. Louis Park OFFICIAL MINUTES MINNESOTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA MAY 5,2014 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Gregg Lindberg, Anne Mavity, and Jake Spano. Councilmembers absent: Susan Sanger. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Community Development (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Associate Planner (Mr. Kelley), Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). la. Pledge of Allegiance lb. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Recognition of Planning Commissioner Dennis Morris Mayor Jacobs stated that Mr. Moms served on the Planning Commission for 20 years and his commitment to the Planning Commission has been exemplary. He presented a plaque to Mr. Morris in recognition of his dedicated service from 1993 to 2013 and expressed the City Council's thanks and appreciation for his excellent service. Mr. Morris acknowledged the City's exemplary staff, elected officials, and appointed officials who worked with him on the Planning Commission and stated he is most proud of the fact that St. Louis Park is a community of volunteers who care about their community and he is proud to be a part of that commitment. 2b. Communication of Donation Appreciation Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council's thanks to the St. Louis Park Community Foundation for the donation of$1,000 to be used for the installation of a memorial piece of the I-35W bridge at Fire Station#1 as a memorial to the victims and first responders. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Special Study Session Minutes April 7,2014 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Meeting Minutes April 7, 2014 Councilmember Hallfin requested that the first page of the minutes be revised to reflect that Mayor Pro Tern Sanger called the meeting to order in Mayor Jacobs's absence. City Council Meeting -2- May 5, 2014 The minutes were approved as amended. 3c. Special Study Session Minutes April 21, 2014 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. City Council Meeting Minutes April 21, 2014 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Approve the 2014/2015 Neighborhood Grants. 4b. Designate Allied Blacktop Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $222,695.98 for Street Maintenance Project(Sealcoat Streets -Area 6—Project No. 4014-1206). 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 14-061 to disburse remaining Cedar Trails HIA Project Fund Balance of$16,092 to the Cedar Trails Association's replacement reserve fund. 4d. Accept for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes March 14, 2014. 4e. Adopt Resolution No. 14-062 accepting a $1,000 Grant from the St. Louis Park Community Foundation and Youth Development Fund. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 14-063 approving the cooperative construction agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for the construction of a noise wall along the east side of Highway 169 between 14th and 16th Street West — Project No. 2015-0100. 4g. Accept for filing City Disbursement Claims for the period of March 29 through April 25, 2014. 4h. Accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes February 5, 2014. 4i. Accept for filing Environment and Sustainability Commission Minutes March 5, 2014. Mayor Jacobs requested that Council approve the appointment of Ms. Catherine Johnson to the Housing Authority under Agenda item#5 (Boards and Commissions). It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent). City Council Meeting -3- May 5, 2014 5. Boards and Commissions 5a. Appointment of Representative to Housing Authority It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to appoint Catherine Johnson to the Housing Authority for a term expiring June 30, 2017 The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent). 6. Public Hearings - None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public—None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Conditional Use Permit—Aquila Elementary. Resolution No. 14-064. Mr. Kelley presented the staff report and stated that Council is being asked to consider three separate applications from the St. Louis Park School District related to a Conditional Use Permit for educational facilities with more than twenty students. He stated that each project exceeds the vehicle parking requirements including the proposed projects and each project exceeds the architectural materials requirements. He advised that the Aquila Elementary project includes the addition of three one-story classrooms on the southwest corner of the building as well as remodeling of two interior classrooms. He stated that landscaping will be installed on the site, three trees will be removed and 17 trees added; in addition, shrubs will be planted as well as a rain garden. He presented a drawing of the proposed addition and noted that the addition will match the existing architectural style of the school. He then introduced Ms. Sandy Salin from the St. Louis Park School District and Mr. Paul Aplikowslu from Wold Architects It was moved by Councilmember Lindberg, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt Resolution No. 14-064 Granting a Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-164 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning to Permit an Educational (Academic) Facility with more than 20 Students for Property Zoned R-2 Single Family Residence District located at 8500 West 31st Street. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent) 8b. Major Amendment to Conditional Use Permit — Peter Hobart Elementary. Resolution No. 14-065. Mr. Kelley presented the staff report and explained that the Peter Hobart Elementary project includes a two-story addition to the northwest corner of the building, a new one- story Kindergarten classroom, and expansion of the cafeteria on the southeast corner of the building as well as remodeling of the loading dock area. He stated that landscaping will be provided, five trees will be removed and six trees planted, along with shrubs planted around the Kindergarten addition and cafeteria expansion. He added the project also includes the addition of a rain garden southeast of the cafeteria expansion. He then presented a drawing of the proposed additions and stated the project will match the architectural style of the existing building. City Council Meeting -4- May 5, 2014 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to adopt Resolution No. 14-065 Amending and Restating Resolution No. 13-119 Adopted on August 19, 2013, and Granting an Amendment to the Existing Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-164 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning to Allow Educational(Academic)Facilities with more than 20 Students at 6500 West 26' Street. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent). 8c. Conditional Use Permit—Susan Lindgren Elementary. Resolution No. 14-066. Mr. Kelley presented the staff report and explained that the Susan Lindgren Elementary project includes a two-story, two classroom addition to the northwest corner of the building as well as remodeling of the front entrance to provide more secure access into the school. He stated that one tree will be removed and one tree planted as part of the project. He pointed out that the Planning Commission asked that a condition be added addressing a landscaping concern along the western border of the school that was raised by a resident living adjacent to the school and stated that the School District has reached agreement with the resident and will remove existing trees and buckthorn in the area and develop some curriculum around replanting. He stated this site is 32 bike parking spaces short of meeting the City's requirement and the School District has been working with the Safe Routes to School program on providing additional bike parking spaces. He stated that the school has shown proof of parking for these additional bike spaces in the same area as the existing parking. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Lindberg, to adopt Resolution No. 14-066 Granting a Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-164 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Relating to Zoning to Permit an Educational (Academic) Facility with more than 20 Students for Property Zoned R-2 Single Family Residence District located at 4801 West 41"Street. The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent) 8d. Business Park Rezoning of Properties Near Hwy 7 & Louisiana Ave. S., Wooddale Ave. S., and Belt Line Blvd. Ordinance No. 2453-14. Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and a map of the recommended zoning changes, stating that the properties proposed to be rezoned are centered around the Beltline and Louisiana Avenue station areas. She stated the Business Park zoning is intended to transition from heavy industrial uses to fit more with current market trends, allow more uses and density, and allow an increase in the number of jobs around the light rail station areas. She stated that dunng this transition, all existing uses can remain as long as they are in use and most of the existing uses are permitted under the Business Park zoning. She advised that since the First Reading in December 2013, staff has met with one of the major property owners to discuss further revisions to the Ordinance related to increasing some of the percentages for uses, to allow light assembly and warehouse/storage with conditions, as well as some minor language clarifications, adding that these revisions would require another public hearing at a later date. City Council Meeting -5- May 5, 2014 Councilmember Mavity thanked staff for working with the property owners on this rezoning. She requested further information about the current work being done related to form-based codes and how this would impact these properties. Ms. McMonigal stated the Business Park zoning district is intended as an interim zoning district while the City plans for the light rail station areas and will eliminate expansion of heavy uses while still allowing these uses to continue. She stated that the City would continue to work on the form-based code and determine how that code will be applied in these areas. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Spano, to approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2453-14 Amending the St Louis Park Ordinance Code Changing Zoning Boundaries of 41 Industrial Properties Near Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue S., Wooddale Ave. S., and Belt Line Blvd. to Business Park The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Sanger absent). 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs thanked City staff for their efforts in organizing the recent housing renovation tour. He also thanked all the homeowners and contractors who participated in the tour. He reminded residents of the Special Election being held on Tuesday, May 13th, to fill the vacancy on the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners. He stated that residents may contact the League of Women Voters or the City Clerk with questions. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:53 p.m. / Q, le 4 Nancy Stroth, Ci Clerk Jeff Jay�I/ ►/a or