Agenda - Council - 10/26/2004 - 10/26/04

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under. Comrnunity Development' Director Frolik replied a lot of the ordinance was modeled under Coon Rapid's ordinance. She indicated there is no means for someone to apply for a special permit to put a duplex in a single-family district at this time. Councilmember Elvig stated he appreciates that there is nothing to currently allow that, but he is concerned if this request is granted that they would give someone a back door ability to apply because of a precedence they may be setting. Ms. McNagal stated she and her husband own another property that is 2/10 of a mile away, which is a duplex with a conditional use. Associate Planner Geisler noted the property referred to does not contain the provis?n to require owner occupancy. Ms. McNagal stated their contract with the current owners wili!;mn out.tpmorrow, and they will not be here in two weeks. The owners will have to look ":":'~ '"' "~' property, and there are a lot of for sale signs come and make this petition because they love Mayor Gamec indicated there is a concern on a lot of other issues. This is a unique protections in place. Case #4: Request for Site Plan Review for wants to live on the husband paid .the $600 to some day live there· issu:.~, as it reflects the right Case of Automated EDM Assistant Community Development operates their office, warehouse, and li McKinley Street. Their existing construct an l 1,975 square foot located in the E-1 Employment subject property is approximately:l:~81 approximately 31 percent (resmci~ to 45 required front, rear, side yard s6tbaeks, and all EDM currently located at 6231 in size and they are proposing to The existing facility is use in this district. The L0~'~verage for the Proposed project is Code). The addition meets the 4uirements. The exterior materials are proposing to consist of'i°.ckiifaee and masonry block, which complies with City Code standards· The t~h3'~eape plan is acceptable. Assistant Community Developm~{~:i!'~' Trudgeon explained the subject property and adjacent property currently drain to a 'c,~gn pond, which occupies area on both properties. The ~arhng plan proposes ~nstalhng an o~I}t from this common pond into the 30-inch storm sewer located on the north Side bf. McKinley Street. There Will be a ponding area that is not covered by a drainage and utH!¢ :.easement. As a condition of approval a drainage and utility easement should be required from, }he adjacent property over that portion of their property, which would' be inundated by a desig6:i~st~rm event. City Engineer Jankowski is present to provide the Council with more details regarding the drainage if they would like.' He advised staff 'recommends the, CoUncil approve the proPOsed site plan contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated September 10, 2004, revised October 8, 2004, revising the grading and drainage plan to be in compliance with City standards, and contingent on the drainage and utility easement being worked out by the 'property owners concerning the pond on the adjacent property prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Councihncmbcr Elvig inquired how challenging it will be to obtain a joint drainage easement. City Council/October 12, 2004 Page 15 of 29