HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 20, 2000 Special MeetingCITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
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ADMINISTRATION
Mayor
Gary L. Peterson
Councilmembers
John Hunter
DonaM G. Jolly
Marlaine 8zurek
Julienne Wyckoff
CRy Manager
Walter R. Fehst
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING
March 17, 2000
The followhlg is the agenda for the Public Improv~raent Hearing of .the City Council to be held at 7:00 p.m. on
Monday, l~[arels 20, 2000, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights,
The 'City of Columbia H~i~r, hts doeS not discriminate on tti.~i hssjs of~ility(in the admission or ~(to;:; 0r tr~tment or employment in, its
servics, programs, or activities. Upon r~luest, accommodation will be provided to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in all City of
Columbia Hsights' services, programs, and activities. Auxiliary aids for disabled persons are available upon request when the request is made at least
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1. CA. LL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING: 2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR ZONE 4
F,0J $U et g constructionProje ts
1 ) Presentation of Information on SWeet Reconstruction Projects by Staff
2) Questions and Comments on Street Reconstruction Projects
B,
Partial SUpst Recon~mtion PrOjects
1 ) Presentation of Information on Street Reconstruction Projects by Staff
2 ) Questions and Comments on Street Reconstruction Projects
Ce
1 ) Presentation of information on r~ll and 0verhy Projects by Staff
2) Questions and Comments on Mill and Overlay Projects by Staff
De
Seal Coat Bituminous Streets
1 ) ,Pr~onof~ on Seal. Coat BitUminous~S~e~, Project by Staff
2) QUestions' and COmments On Seal Coat Bi~nous Streets, Project
Close the Public Hearing
MOTION: Move the close the Public Hearing on the 2000 Street Rehabilitation Projects: P.I.R
1020, 1021, 1022, 1023, 1024, 1025, 1026, 1027, 1028, and-1029.
Consideration of Resolutions
1)
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-23,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-23, being a resolution
THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Public Improvement Hearing
March 20, 2000
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ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIR #1020, Project #0001.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-24,
there being ample copies aVlltl~bii~ t6 lllt~ public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-24, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIP, #1021, Project ~0002.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to wmve the reading of Resolution No. 2000-25,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:Move to adopt ResolUtion No.. 2000-25, being a resolution
ord~g improvements and pi~eparation of plans, PIR #1022, Project/if)002.
RECOlt, fiVIENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-26,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No, 2000-26, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIR # 1023, Project #0002.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-27,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-27, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIER #1024, Project #0002.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-28,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-28, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIP,. #1025, Project/if)002.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waave the reading of Resolution No. 2000-29,
2therebeinglample copies available to the public. '
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-29, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIR #1026, Project ~0002.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to wmve the reading of Resolution No. 2000-30,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution rio. 2000-30, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIR # 1027, Project #0002..
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to wmve the reading of Resolution No. 2000-31,
Public Improveremit Hearing
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-31, being a resolution
ordering improvements and preparation of plans, PIR #1028, Project #0002.
10) RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to waive the reading of Resolution No. 2000-32,
there being ample copies available to the public.
RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to adopt Resolution No. 2000-32, being a resolution
ordering improvementsandgreparation of plans, PIR # 1029;]h'oj ect #0002.
DISCUSSION
A. Zoning Text Amendment
- proposed Ordinance # 1404
4. ADJOURN'IVIENT
Walter Fehst, City Manager
V(F/pm
CITY COUNCIL LETTER
Meeting of: 3/20/00
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
NO:
i
rrEM: PUBLIC HEARING: IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE 2000 ZONE 4 STI~ET REHABILITATION AND
SEAL COAT PROGRAM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS
BY: K. Hans~~ BY:
DATE: 3/1, DATE:
The City CAmnctl accepted. the fessibility report and ordered an Imgov~t Hearing for March 20t~ at their meeting of February
28, 2000. The 2000 Zone!4 Street Rehabilitation' vement ares is bounded by Central Avenue on the East, University
Avenue on the West, Cityilimi~ on the North and 48n°n~S Xvenue on the South. Sniff held an Informational Meeting March 9u~ at
City Hall from 6:00 P.M. ~o ~proxima~ely 8:00 P.M. Eighteen people signed the attendance sheet al~mgh I believe the actual
number of people in aU~n~ance was closer to 25. A copy of the attendance sheet and meeting agenda is attached.
Am~ys~lmdmiom:
A~ached are two Feas~'fi!ty Repom which detail the scope of work and estimated costs for Street Rehabilitation in Zone 4. The
first repofi detall~ ~m~e irehabilitation strategies: Mill & Overlay, Partial Reconstruction, and Full Reconstruction. A fourth
sultegy, Seal Coating, is ~!dtessed under a separate report. The report recommendations are summarized below:
Rehak ?'t~'~r_ Gt, attunes:
Staff utiliv~s thng methods in evaluating the condition of the street and then determining the appropriate treatment. The
following is a listing of streets with the recommended treattnent:
FULL STREET RECONSTRUCTION
S0~ Avenue Univenity Avenue to 5~ Street
50~ Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street
PARTIAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION
50~ Av~mue 7~ Street tO W~shiI,~_t_on ~
506 Avenue Jackson Stnv'.,t to Central Avenue
50 ~ AVenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street
MILL AND OVERLAY
MonroeiSn, t 49*Avenue to 51't Avenue
Jacks~,:Stmet 49as Av~aue to 51~ Avenue
49 ~ AVerage Monroe Street to Jackson Street
50a' Avenue 5~ Street to 7~ S~eet
AH other streets in Zone 4 ate proposed to be Seal Coated.
COUNCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCrL L Tr R
Meeting of: 3/20/00
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
NO:
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE 2000 ZONE 4 STREET REHABILITATION AND
SEAL COAT PROGRAM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMgNT:
PUBLIC WORKS
CITYMANAGER
BY: K. Hansen BY:
DATE: 3/16/00 DATE:
Continumt - Page 2
Utiliti~ P~.phcemmt:
Utilities have besm reviewed in Zone 4 and the attached map r~ptesents where staff is w'~ replacement and/or
~pairs. Staff utiliT~l in-line televising, history of water main breaks, leakage testms (independent testing), and previous
~ngineering reports in determining utility replacements. A summary of the staff recommended improvements follows:
Sanitary Seww. The main lines were found to be adequate shape in zone 4. Recommended spot repairs by lining
or manhole construction are provided on the attached map
Storm Sewer: A storm sewer tnmk main line will be installed from 49-1/2 north to Sullivan Lake on Monroe as
recommended in 1998 from the City Wide storm water analysis. It should be noted as this project is
recommended for grant funding through the MNDNR Flood Mitigation Program, it may follow a separate
pro}ect sdmlule, delaying the start of work until latter in the summer, for this segment only. Additional storm
sewer piping and catch basins will also be added, at 49-1/2 Avenue and extending up 50~ Avenue to further
reduce the potential for flooding in this area. At street grade low points, catch basin castings will be inspected
and replaced with updated 'vane' style grates which reduce surface debris buildup and offer higher inlet
capacity.
Water Main: Significant water main replacement is recommended in Zone 4 to address water quality problems,
history of water main breaks, and inadequate suing. In addition, due to the age and operational problems, staff is
also re~ replacing a pressure reducing valve at 51'~ and Cenlral Avenue to improve flows and related
water quality issues.
Assert :-sat Metkr4sbgy:
Street Rehabilitation Zones 1, 2 and 3 all followed the existinl ,ssessmemt polides for each area. Under thc 1999 Alley
Consln~,.-ticm Program, a "unit" assessment methodology was employed rather than using a "front foot" rate basis. The
area of Cohn~la Heights west of Central avenue is essentially a block type development pattern with streets and
avenues. The eatstim[ assessmeat pidicy for this area would involve "streef' assessments and "avenue" assessments.
The "sU'eet" frontag~ (typical front of property or where driveway access is) would pay a particular rate for the full
frontage for that typ~ of treatment (mill_ & Overlay Or filfl reCO!lStPdCtiO~ for ex_ample) used on that street. That same
parcel would pay a reduced rate for the avenue for the full frontage.
COIFIqCIL ACTION:
CITY COUNCIL i.~TTER
Meeting of:
3/20/00
AGENDA SgCTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
NO:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC WORKS
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: IMPROVEMENTS FOR BY: K. Hartsen
THE 2000 ZONE 4 STREET REHABILITATION AND DATE: 3/16/00
SEAL COAT I~,OGRAM
CITYMANAGER
BY:
DATE:
Continued- Page 3
Staff is recommendling a unit basis assessment me~mdobgy in reconstruction areas as it has been my experience that the
court system has accepted this rationate from an appeal basis, in that residential parcels generally benefit equally from the
same improvements. Going to a unit basis methodology would still create different rates for half a block, dependent upon
the type of treatment the adjacent avenues receive.
Strut Rehabfiit~tion
The estimated consreaction costs are as follows: 1. Full street reconstruction
2. Partial street reconstruction
3. Mill Imt overhy
$212,365
$124,800
$118,765
Project fundin4 is proposed as follows:
· Assessments
· Full Reconstruction: $113,400
, Partial Reconstruction: $84,000
· Mffi &Overlay: $101,000
· Infrastructure Fund: $157,530
, DNR Gnmt: $ **
, Simm Water Utility: $ **
, Smiitm-y Sewer Fund: $ **
, Witer Construction Fund: $ **
Tht costs and associated funding for utility work (**) will be dr-,ermined during the final design.
CITY COirNfll t ,TTF R
Meeting oE
3/20/00
AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARINGS
NO:
ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING: IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE 2000 ZONE 4 STREET REHABILITATION AND
SEAL COAT PROGRAM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMF. aNT:
PUBLIC WORKS
BY: K. Hartsen
DATE: 3/16/00
CITYMANAGER
BY:
DATE:
Continuod - Page 4
ltnancinV ~al C~ti-,,
The estimated conslnaction Costs are as follows:
Seal Coating $98,550
l~ject funding is proposed as follows: · A~-'ssments:
$98,550
Put AmenmenU:
Zone 4 does have areas that have had ixnprovcraents assessed in the recent past. Two major areas were assessed $1,200
per lot under the 1999 alley assessmCnt~ These areas were:
· Alley - 52~ to 53~ Avenues, froin 4i to 5i Stree4s.
· Alley - 48m to 49~ Avenues, from Midison to Monroe.
The asseum~ts of $1,200 per parcel were spread out over 10 years. Consideration could be given to making
accoxnmodafion to lessen the impact ~f additional assessmini. It should be noted that both of these areas are proposed
for seal coating, which is typically a small assessment spread over one year.
Reeomnmm~d Motion: Move to waive the reading of the Resolutions, there being araple copies available for the public.
Reeotr ~t ~_ed Mothre: Move to adopt Resolution No's. 2000-23-32', which Orders the Improvement(s) for Zone 4 Street
Rehabililation.
* Note: The Resolutions for Ordering the Improvements should be considered and read individually.
Re, olution(s)
Inforttmtiomd Meeting Attendance Sheet
Engineering R pom (2)
Estim~hXl C, ost~ / Proposed Assessments
Ma!~
COUNCIL ACTION:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2000-23
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-18 of the City of Columbia Heights City Council adopted the 28t" day of
February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed improvement of Zone 4
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two weeks published notice of the headng was given, and the
hearing was held thereon the 20"` day of March, 20(X), at which all persons desiring to be heard were given
an opportunity to be heard thereon, and
WHEREAS, the Coundl determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion of the cost being
defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Seal coating all bituminous City streets in Zone 4 listed below. Zone 4 is bounded by University
Avenue N. E. on the west, 48"` Avenue N.E. on the south, Central Avenue N.E. on the east and
Corporate limits on the north.
,ST2?=FT
4 Street
6"~ Street
Washington Street
50t" Avenue
51= Avenue
52"~ Avenue
5e Street
7"` Street
Madison Street
Sullivan Drive
Monroe Street
PROJ~:~TJ IM!T~
48~ to ~ Avenues
48"` to 53m Avenues
48"' ~ 51= Av~u~
Washinf~ to M~r~ Stme~
Un~ Av~ to ~hin~ 9~t
Un~ Ae to ~ St~t
48~ to ~ Av~
48~ ~ 51= Av~
7m to W~~ S~
~m ~ ~ Av~
Work would include spot concrete curb and gutter replacement, crack sealing, bituminous surface
patching and seal coat application.
2. Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution adopted the28th day
of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1020 - Project 0001.
Kevin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement. The engineer shall prepare
plans and specifications for the making of suc~ improvement and advertise for bids.
Adopted by the Council this 20"` day of March, 2000.
Seeonded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Donald Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk
R = S 0 v. U T I 0 ][ NO. 2000 - 24
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROV~MBNT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of 50th Avenue from University Avenue to 5=h Street
AND WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20th day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Full street reconstruction of 50~" Avenue from University Avenue to 5t~
Street.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, new granular sub-base, new
aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, new concrete curb and gutter
including driveway aprons, new bituminous surfacing, required concrete or
bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk/step replacement, resodding and
miscellaneous associated construction iteM.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 28t~ day of February, 2000.
These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1021
Project 0002.
Kevin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20t~ day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R I S 0 L U T I 0 N NO. 2000 - 25
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28th day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of 50th Avenue from Monroe Street to Jackson Street
AND WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20th day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Full street reconstruction of 50~h Avenue from Monroe Street to Jackson
Street.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, new granular sub-base, new
aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, new concrete curb and gutter
including driveway aprons, new bituminous surfacing, required concrete or
bituminous driveway and concrete sidewalk/step replacement, resodding and
miscellaneous associated construction items.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 28th day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1022 Project 0002.
Kevin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20th day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call: CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R I S 0 L U T I 0 N NO. 2000 - 26
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of 50th Avenue from 7th Street to Washington Street
AND WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20~h day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Partial street reconstruction of 50th Avenue from 7t~ Street to. Washington
Street
Work includes required utility reconstruction, granular subbase, new
aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, random curb and gutter
replacement, restoration and appurtenances.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 28~ day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1023 - Project 0002.
Kevin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The=engineer shall-prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20t~ day of March, 2000.
Offered by: ~
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald G. Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R I S 0 L U T I 0 N NO. 2000 - 27
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVBM~T ~ PREPARATION OF PLAES
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
i;~rovement of 50th Avenue from jackson Street to Central Avenue N~
AND WHER;AS, ten days' mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20th day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity robe
heard thereon,
WH~EAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
INOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MI~;NESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Partial street reconstruction of 50~ Avenue from Jackson Street to Central
Avenue NE.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, granular subbase, new
aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, random curb and gutter-
~.=.=~eplacement, restoration and appurtenances.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the 'feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 284 day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1024 - Project 0002.
Kevin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20t~ day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded b~:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald G. Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R ze S 0 r. U T 'r 0 !~ NO. 2000 - 28
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVFa4BNT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHBREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of 50 ~ Avenue from Monroe Street to Jackson Street
AND WHEREAS, ten days' mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20th day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHBREAS, the Council determines to proceed with thislocal improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Partial street reconstruction of 50 M Avenue from Monroe Street to Jackson
Street.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, granular subbase, new
aggregate base, new bituminous surfacing, random curb and gutter
replacement, restoration and appurtenances.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 28th day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1025 Project 0002.
Keyin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20th day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald G. Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N NO. 2000 - 29
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPRO~'2MENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of Monroe Street from 49~ Avenue to 51"t Avenue
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 204 day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring robe heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Mill and Overlay of Monroe Street from 49th Avenue to 51st Avenue.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, spot concrete curb and
gutter replacement, milling of the existing street surface, new bituminous.
pavement, restoration and appurtenances.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 284 day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1026 - Project 0002.
Keyin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20th day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF C0LUMBIAHEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald G. Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R I B O 'r. 13' T I O It' leO. 2000 - 30
BEING A RESOT.UTION ORDERING IMPROV'EN~NT AND PRSP~TION OF PI~39'S
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of Jackson Street from 49th Avenue to 51't Avenue
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20th day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
~, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
.of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Mill and Overlay of Jackson Street from 49th Avenue to 51st Avenue.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, spot concrete curb and
gutter replacement, milling of the existing street surface, new bituminous
pavement, restoration and appurtenances·
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 28~h day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1027 - Project 0002·
Keyin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20nh day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald G. Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R E S 0 L U T I 0 N NO. 2000 - 31
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPRO%r~MM AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ day of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of 49 ~ Avenue from Monroe Street to Jackson Street
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20th day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as follows:
Mill and Overlay of 49 M Avenue from Monroe Street to Jackson Street.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, spot concrete curb and
gutter replacement, milling of the existing street surface, new bituminous
pavement, restoration and appurtenances.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report·
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed inthe Council Resolution
adopted 28th day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be known as P.I.R. #1028 - Project 0002.
Keyin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement..
Adopted by the Council this 20t~ day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MIN}~IESOTA
Donald G. jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
R Z S 0 T. U T I 0 N N0, 2000 - 32
BEING A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT AND PREPARATION OF PLANS
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2000-17 of the Columbia Heights City Council adopted the
28~ ~ay of February, 2000, fixed a date for a council hearing on the proposed
improvement of 50th Avenue from 5th Street to 7th Street
AND WHEREAS, ten days mailed notice and two published notice of the hearing a
week apart was given, and the hearing was held thereon the 20~h day of March,
2000, at which all persons desiring to be heard were given an opportunity to be
heard thereon,
WHEREAS, the Council determines to proceed with this local improvement, a portion
of the cost being defrayed by special assessments under Charter provisions.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS,
MINNESOTA:
1. That the location and extent of such improvements is as [ollows:
Mill and Overlay of 50t~ Avenue from 5~ Street to 7t~ Street.
Work includes required utility reconstruction, spot concrete curb and
gutter replacement, milling of the existing street surface, new bituminous
pavement, restoration and appurtenances.
Such improvement is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in
the feasibility report.
Such improvement is hereby ordered as proposed in the Council Resolution
adopted 28~h day of February, 2000.
4. These improvements shall also be knownas P.I.R. #1029 - Project 0002.
Kevin Hansen is hereby designated as the engineer for this improvement.
The engineer shall prepare plans and specifications for the making of such
improvement.
Adopted by the Council this 20tn day of March, 2000.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
RollCall:
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
Donald G. Jolly, Council President
Patricia Muscovitz, Deputy City Clerk Councilmember
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Street Rehabilitation: Zone 4
City Council Chambers
ThUrsday, March 09, 2000 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
AGENDA
6:00 - 7:00 QBen HoUel - Infemtal Q & A
7:00 - 7:15
Backgro,jnd
o Large Investmerit In Infrastructure
o Focus on maintaining and extending the life of
streets
Program organlzad Into 7 Zones
Evaluation perf~,kcJ In each zone
Goal: Doing right thing at the right Ume
Zone 4 Eriinedng Report
> Scope of Work
o Streets
o Utilities
Costs
Funding
Assessment Methodology
Past Pr-_-ctice
Unit Rate:!~
"Improvement P~ and ~hedule
inforrnBtlon~ MeY~,-. (3/9/o0)
ImprovL~a:kt~ (3/20/00)
Fhxd Plans & el (4/00)
Pm-Const,:..z-,:m Ig (5/00)
cormtruceon(~- to/oo)
Assessment Hearing (11/00)
7:15 - 8:00 General QuesUon; I Citizen
Comments
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
~ORMAT~ ~ETING
STREET REHABILITATION: ZONE'4
City Council Chambers
Thursday, March 09, 2000 ~ 6:00 - 7:00p.m.
Info Mtg Attendance_Zone 4
Cio/ of Columbia Heights
FOR
~PO~T
ZONE 4
2~ ST~ET ~ ITATION
CITY
FEBRUARY, 2000
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
637 38th ~4venue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
612~706-3700 · 612-706-3701 (Fax)
STREET REHAB~ITATION IMPROVEMENTS
LOCATION:
IMPROVEMENTS:
INITIATION:
OWNERS
AtRYr'rlNG:
OR
IMPACTED
ISSUES:
COLUMBIA ~IGl:l~ ~NNESOTA
ZONE 4
PROJECT N~ER 0002
ZONE 4 - A_REA BOUNDED BY
UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE ROAD TO CENTRAL AVENUE
AND 48TM AVENUE TO 53~ AVENUE
This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed street rehabilitation
within Zone 4.
Ful1 Street Reconstruction-
Concrete curb and gutter, granular subbase, new aggregate base and new
bituminous surfacing.
Partial Street Reconstruction -
Random curb and gutter replacement as required, granular subbase, new
aggregate base and new bituminous surfacing.
Mill and Overlay -
Random curb and gutter replacement, and new 2" bituminous surface.
City Council in accordance with the Street Rehabilitation Policy.
FULL STREET RECONSTRUCTION
1. 50~ Avenue University Avenue to 5~ Street (44)
2. 50t~ Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street (26)
PARTIAL STREET RECONSTRUCTION
1. 50t~ Avenue 7~ Street to Washington Street (16)
2. 50~ Avenue Jackson Street to Central Avenue (8)
3. 50 ~A Avenue Monroe Street to Jackson Street (22)
MILL AND OVERLAY
1. Monroe Street
2. Jackson Street
3. 49 ½ Avenue
4, 50~ Avenue
49t~ Avenue to 51't Avenue (31)
49~ Avenue to 51st Avenue (30)
Monroe Street to Jackson Street (18)
5t~ Street to 7~ Street (52)
The following is a study of the key project issues.
Street Reconstruction
The proposed roadway would consist of a two lane bituminous cross
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: II ,
FEASIBILITY:
SCHEDULE:
section with concrete curb and gutter. The roadway width on $0~' Avenue
from University Avenue to 5~ S[reet would match 50~ Avenue, east of 5~
Street. The roadway width on 50~ Avenue from Monroe to Jackson would
match the existing. Roadway construction will include minor
modifications to existing sanitary and storm sewer and water main utility
structures in order to meet proposed finish grades. No replacement of
existing mains is proposed as part of the project.
Partial Reconstruction
The proposed roadway would consist of a bituminous cross section. The
width would remain the same. Curb and gutter sections with poor
drainage would be removed and replaced. Roadway construction will
include minor modifications to existing sanitary and storm sewer and
water main utility structures in order to meet proposed finish grades. No
replacement of existing mains is proposed as part of the project.
Mill and Overlay
The proposed construction would consist of milling up to 2" ofbituminons
cross section and paving a new 2" bituminous mat. Curb and gutter
sections with poor drainage would be removed and replaced. New trunk
storm sewer and catch basins are proposed for Monroe Street from 49 ~A
Avenue to Sullivan Lake. New water main is proposed for Jackson Street
from 49~ Avenue to 51'~ Avenue and 51't Avenue from 5~ to 6~ Streets.
At other locations roadway construction will include minor modifications
to existing sanitary and storm sewer and water main utility structures in
order to meet proposed finish grades.
The proposed improvement project is necessary to provide consistency
with the street rehabilitation policy, cost-effective with the inclusion of
partial city funding, and technically feasible as prescribed in the
construction recommendations found elsewhere in this report. The project
and project elements should be implemented as proposed in this study.
The improvements, once completed, will provide a benefit to the
properties served.
Construction is scheduled to begin in late spring of 2000, with substantial
completion occurring in the early fall of 2000.
Council receives draft Feasibility Report and discusses issues .. February 7, February 22
Council receives final Feasibility R~,~ort and orders Pubhc Improven~-nt Hearing Feb 28
Public Informational meeting prior to Public Improvement Hearing .......... March 9
Public Improvement Hearing and Council orders Public Improvement Project . March 20
Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids March 27
Bid Opening ..................................................... April 18
Council Awards Contract ........................................... April 24
Begin Construction ................................................ May 15
Construction Completed ....................................... September 29
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FINANCING: The estimated costs for the project are as follows:
1. Full street reconstruction $212,365
2. Partial street reconsmmtion $124,800
3. Mill and overlay $116,765
The extent of necessary utility work will be determined during final plan
preparation. All utility work done as part of the project will be paid for
from the appropriate utility fund, consistent with the policy followed under
the zone street rehabilitation work.
Financing would be a combination of assessments to benefitted properties,
infrastructure fund, Municipal State Aid funds (population
apportionment), and utility funds.
ASSESSMENT:
Assessments will be in accordance with the City's Street Rehabilitation
Ordinance and past practice. Assessments can be based on a per foot basis
or a parcel basis. Following existing assessm ~ent policies, assessments
would be on a Street and Avenue frontage basis. A Street assessment
would be at the developed rate for the particular rehab strategy while
Avenue assessments would be at approximately 1/3 of the street rate
extending ~ block in either direction of the Avenue. An alternative would
be to base the assessments on a parcel unit basis where all panels would
be assessed the same amount for each rehab strategy. This assumes that all
parcels benefit equally for the strategy in front of their property or abutting
it, in the case of the Avenue. The unit rates would be reduced for Avenue
assessment similarly to the existing policy.
Page 3 of 4
2000 IMPROVE~NT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA I~IGItTS, MI~SOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NO. 2000-02
ZONE 4 STREET I~HABILITATION PROGRAM
(Section 26, T30N, R24W)
MILL & OVERLAY:
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Assessable Frontage
Street:
Avenue:
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street:
Avenue:
$116,765
$99~250
5,404 LF
8,343 LF
$840.00
$280.00
PAIt'I~AL ~CONSTRUCTION
Eatimated. Cost:
.assessable Cost:
Assessable Frontage
Street:
Avenue:
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street:
Avenue:
$124,800
$87,500
1,592 LF
3,428 LF
$2,125.00
$710:00
IlL
I~,~LL ~CONSTRUCTIO~N
Estimated Cost:
Assessable Cost:
Assessable Frontage
Street:
Avenue:
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street:
Avenue:
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$212,365
$106,185
1,132 LF
3,808 LF
$2,950.00
$985.00
COST ESTIMATE
2000 STREET REHABILITATION
ZONE 4
MiLL AND OVERLAY
No. Item
Unit O~titv ~
1 Remove concrete curb and gutter
2 Re-move concrete driveway
3 Remove bituminous driveway
4 Sawcut concrete
5 Sawcut bituminous
6 Mill bituminous pavement
7 Aggregate base class 5
8 2~ Bituminous overlay
9 Bituminous leveling course
10 Patch bituminous street
11 Bituminous driveway
12 Tack coat
13 Concrete curb and gutter
14 Concrete driveway
L.F. 1,195 $5.00
S.F. 750 $2.00
S.Y. 90 $3.00
L.F. 105 $4.00
L.F. 345 $4.00
S.Y. 6,610 $2.00
Ton 485 $15.00
Ton 1,460 $35.00
Ton 160 $45.00
Ton 160 $45.00
S.Y. 90 . $25.00
Gal. 655 $5.00
L.F. 1,195 $10.00
S.F. 750 $5.00
Amollllt
$5,975.00
$1,500.00
$270.00
$420.00
$1,380.00
$13,220.00
$7,275.00
$51,100.00
$7,200.00
$7,2O0.O0
$2,250.00
$3,275.00
$11,950.00
$3,750.00
$116,765.00
COST ESTIMATE
2000 STREET REHABILITATION
ZONE 4
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION
No. Item
1 Remove concrete curb and gutter
2 Remove concrete driveway
3 Remove bituminous pavement
4 Remove bituminous driveway
5 Sawcut concrete
6 Sawcut bituminous
7 Subgrade excavation
8 Cvranular borrow (CV)
9 Common excavation
10 Aggregate base class 5
11 Bituminous wear course
12 Bituminous binder course
13 Bituminous driveway
14 Tack coat
15 Concrete curb and gutter
16 Concrete driveway
L.F. 545 $5.00
S.F. 1,415 $2.00
S.Y. 5,335 $3.00
S.Y. 70 $3.00
L.F. 240 $4.00
L.F. 280 $4.00
C.Y. 445 $10.00
C.Y. 445 $10.00
C.Y. 890 $10.00
Ton 1,990 $15.00
Ton 580 $35.00
Ton 580 $30.00
S.Y. 70 $25.00
Gal. 265 $5.00
L.F. 545 $10.00
S.F. 1,415 $5.00
$2,725.00
$2,830.00
$16,005.00
$210.00
$960.00
$1,120.0O
$4,450.00
$4,450.0O
$8,900.0O
$29,850.O0
$20,30O.0O
$17,400.00
$1,750.0O
$1,325.0O
$5,450.0O
$7~075.0O
$124,800.00
COST ESTIMATE
2000 STREET REHABILITATION
ZONE 4
FULL RECONSTRUCTION
No. Item
1 Remove concrete curb and gutter
2 Remove concrete driveway
3 l~omove concrete walk
4 Remove bituminous pavement
Remove bituminous alley/driveway
6 Sawcut concrete
7 Sawcut bituminous
8 Salvage fence
9 Subgrade excavation
10 Granular borrow (CV)
11 Common excavation
12 Aggregate base class 5
13 Bituminous wear course
14 Bituminous binder course
15 Bituminous alley
16 Bituminous driveway
17 Tack coat
18 Concrete curb and gutter - B618
19 Concrete alley apron
20 Concrete driveway
21 Concrete walk
22 Concrete step
23 Reinstall salvaged fence
24 Sod with topsoil
I~ ~ UmtPrice
L.F. 1,775 $5.00
S.F. 2,540 $2.00
S.F. 140 $1.00
S.Y. 4,820 $3.00
S.Y. 235 $3.00
L.F. 285 $4.00
L.F. 680 $4.00
L.F. 25 $5.00
C.Y. 1,820 $10.00
C.Y. 1,820 $10.00
C.Y. L405 $10.00
Ton 2,235 $15.00
Ton 345 $35.00
Ton 345 $30.00
S.Y. 15 $25.00
S.Y. 100 $25.00
Gal. 130 $5.00
L.F. 3,290 $10.00
S.F. 360 $6.00
S.F. 3,935 $5.00
S.F. 465 $4.00
S.F. 10 $30.00
L.S. 25 $15.00
S.Y. 2,385 $5.00
Amount
$8,875.00
$5,080.00
$140.00
$14,460.00
$705.00
$1,140.00
$2,72O.00
$125.00
$18,200.00
$18,200.00
$14,050.00
$33,525.00
$12,075.00
$10,350.00
$375.00
$2,500.00
$650.00
$32,900.00
$2,160.00
$19,675.00
$1,860.00
$300.00
$375.00
$11,925.00
$212,365.00
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FEASIBILITY REPORT
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2000 STREET REHABILITATION
SEAL COAT IMPR[)VEMENTS
+CITY PROJECT 0+001
FEBRUARY, 2000
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
63738 1h Avenue NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
612 - 706 -3 700 1 612 - 706 -3 701 (Fax)
BITUMINOUS SEAL COAT IMPROVEMENTS
ZONE 4
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
PROJECT NUMBER 0001
LOCATION: All Bituminous streets in Zone 4 not scheduled for street rehabilitation.
Zone 4 is the area between University Avenue Service Drive and Central
Avenue, north of 48th Avenue.
This feasibility study includes an analysis of proposed bituminous street
crack sealing, bituminous patching and repair, and seal coat.
IMPROVEMENTS: Street Surface.
INITIATION:
City Council, as part of an ongoing bituminous street preservation
strategy.
OWNERS
The location of each street is described below and shown on the attached
ABUTTING:
map. The total number of parcels is 560. This is comprised of 560
privately -owned parcels and 0 city -owned parcels.
1. 4`h Street 48`h Avenue to 53`d Avenue
2. 5`h Street 48th Avenue to 53`d Avenue
3. 6th Street 48th Avenue to 53`d Avenue
4. 7th Street 48th Avenue to 53`d Avenue
5. Washington Street 48th Avenue to 51St Avenue
6. Madison Street 48th Avenue to 515` Avenue
7. Monroe Street 48th Avenue to 491h Avenue
8. 50th Avenue Washington Street to Monroe Street
9. 51St Avenue University Avenue to Washington Street
10. Sullivan Drive 7th Street to Washington Street
11. 52nd Avenue University Avenue to 7th Street
ISSUES:
The City Council identified the need to maintain the existing bituminous
streets in good driving condition and extend the life of the pavement.
FEASIBILITY:
The improvement as proposed is necessary, cost - effective, and technically
feasible. The project should be implemented as proposed in the study.
The improvements, once completed, will be a benefit to the properties
served.
SCHEDULE:
Construction is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2000, with substantial
completion occurring in late summer.
Council receives draft Feasibility Report and discusses issues ............... February 22
Council accepts Feasibility Report and orders Public Improvement Hearing .... February 28
Page 1 of 3
Public Improvement Hearing and Council orders Public Improvement Project .... March 20
Council Approves Plans and Specifications, Authorizes Advertisement for Bids .. March 27
Bid Opening for Crack Sealing ........... ............................... April 18
Council Awards Crack Sealing Contract .... ............................... April 24
Bid Opening for Seal Coating .............. ............................... May 2
Begin Construction - Bituminous Repairs (Force Account) ...................... May 3
Begin Construction - Crack Sealing ......... ............................... May 8
Council Awards Seal Coating Contract ....... ............................... May 8
Begin Construction - Seal Coat ........... ............................... August 7
Construction Completed ............ ............................... September 15
FINANCING: The estimated cost for the project is $92,550
ASSESSMENT: The project will be 100% assessed to parcels on a unit basis for street and
avenue seal coating work. The estimated unit cost assessment is $148.00
for Street and $49.00 for Avenue per parcel.
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2000 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
ESTIMATED ASSESSMENTS - PROJECT NO. 2000-01
ZONE 4 STREET SEAL COATING PROGRAM
(Section 26, T30N, R24V)
I. Seal Coating:
Estimated Cost $92,550
Assessable Frontage
Street: 32,292 LF
Avenue: 19,765 LF
Estimated Cost per Parcel
Street: $148.00
Avenue: $49.00
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No. Descriltion
Curb and gutter repair
Surface repair costs
Sealcoat
COST ESTIMATE
2000 SEAL COAT
ZONE 4
Quanti1y Unit
700 L.F.
1 L.S.
71,985 S.Y
Unit Price Total
$23.00
$16,100.00
$29,660,00
$29,660.00
$0.65
$46,790.25
$92,550.25
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2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS - ZONE 4
FULL RECONSTRUCTION
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0002
P.I.R. 1021 50TH AVENUE NE
UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE DRIVE TO 5TH STREET
P.I.R. 1022 50TH AVENUE NE
MONROE STREET TO JACKSON STREET
ESTIMATED COSTS
CONSTRUCTION $212,365.00
ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION $31,854.74
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST $244,219.74
ASSESSMENT:
4.5 PARCELS AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
AND MULTI - FAMILY RATE
20.00 PARCELS AT STREET RATE
41.75 PARCELS AT THE AVENUE RATE
FULL ASSESSMENT RATE
$244,219.74
38.42
ESTIMATED COST SHARING
TOTAL PROJECT COST
CITY SHARE
ASSESSED COST
$6,357.13 / PARCEL
$244,219.74
($130,820.99)
$113,398.75
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES
COMMERCIAL, $13,275.00
INDUSTRIAL, --------- - - - - -- _ $2,950.00 / PARCEL
AND MULTI - FAMILY 4.50
RESIDENTIAL $59,000.00
STREET --------- - - - - -- _ $2,950.00 / PARCEL
20.00
RESIDENTIAL $41,123.75
AVENUE --------- - - - - -- _ $985.00 / PARCEL
41.75
03/16/00 Full Reconstruction Hearing Display.123
2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS - ZONE 4
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0002
FULL RECONSTRUCTION
No.
Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Amount
1
Remove concrete curb and gutter
L.F.
1,775
$5.00
$8,875.00
2
Remove concrete driveway
S.F.
2,540
$2.00
$5,080.00
3
Remove concrete walk
S.F.
140
$1.00
$140.00
4
Remove bituminous pavement
S.Y.
4,820
$3.00
$14,460.00
5
Remove bituminous alley /driveway
S.Y.
235
$3.00
$705.00
6
Sawcut concrete
L.F.
285
$4.00
$1,140.00
7
Sawcut bituminous
L.F.
680
$4.00
$2,720.00
8
Salvage fence
L.F.
25
$5.00
$125.00
9
Subgrade excavation
C.Y.
1,820
$10.00
$18,200.00
10
Granular borrow (CV)
C.Y.
1,820
$10.00
$18,200.00
11
Common excavation
C.Y.
1,405
$10.00
$14,050.00
12
Aggregate base class 5
Ton
2,235
$15.00
$33,525.00
13
Bituminous wear course
Ton
345
$35.00
$12,075.00
14
Bituminous binder course
Ton
345
$30.00
$10,350.00
15
Bituminous alley
S.Y.
15
$25.00
$375.00
16
Bituminous driveway
S.Y.
100
$25.00
$2,500.00
17
Tack coat
Gal.
130
$5.00
$650.00
18
Concrete curb and gutter - B618
L.F.
3,290
$10.00
$32,900.00
19
Concrete alley apron
S.F.
360
$6.00
$2,160.00
20
Concrete driveway
S.F.
3,935
$5.00
$19,675.00
21
Concrete walk
S.F.
465
$4.00
$1,860.00
22
Concrete step
S.F.
10
$30.00
$300.00
23
Reinstall salvaged fence
L.S.
25
$15.00
$375.00
24
Sod with topsoil
S.Y.
2,385
$5.00
$11,925.00
$212,365.00
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2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS - ZONE 4
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0002
P.I.R. 1023 50TH AVENUE NE
7TH STREET TO WASHINGTON STREET
P.I.R. 1024 50TH AVENUE NE
JACKSON STREET TO CENTRAL STREET
P.I.R. 1024 50 112 AVENUE NE
MONROE STREET TO JACKSON STREET
ESTIMATED COSTS
CONSTRUCTION $124,800.00
ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION $18,720.09
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST $143,520.09
ASSESSMENT:
6.5 PARCELS AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
AND MULTI - FAMILY RATE
24.00 PARCELS AT STREET RATE
27.00 PARCELS AT THE AVENUE RATE
FULL ASSESSMENT RATE
$143,520.09
----------- - - - - -- - $3,633.42 / PARCEL
39.50
ESTIMATED COST SHARING
TOTAL PROJECT COST
CITY SHARE
ASSESSED COST
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES
COMMERCIAL, $13,812.50
INDUSTRIAL, -------- - - ----
AND MULTI - FAMILY 6.50
RESIDENTIAL $51,000.00
STREET ---------------
24.00
RESIDENTIAL $19,170.00
AVENUE - ---- - - - - --
27.00
$143,520.09
($59,537.59)
--------------- - - --
$83,982.50
$2,125.00 / PARCEL
$2,125.00 / PARCEL
$710.00 /PARCEL
03/16/00 Partial Reconstruction Hearing Display.123
2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS - ZONE 4
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0002
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION
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Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Amount
1
Remove concrete curb and gutter
L.F.
545
$5.00
$2,725.00
2
Remove concrete driveway
S.F.
1,415
$2.00
$2,830.00
3
Remove bituminous pavement
S.Y.
5,335
$3.00
$16,005.00
4
Remove bituminous driveway
S.Y.
70
$3.00
$210.00
5
Sawcut concrete
L.F.
240
$4.00
$960.00
6
Sawcut bituminous
L.F.
280
$4.00
$1,120.00
7
Subgrade excavation
C.Y.
445
$10.00
$4,450.00
8
Granular borrow (CV)
C.Y.
445
$10.00
$4,450.00
9
Common excavation
C.Y.
890
$10.00
$8,900.00
10
Aggregate base class 5
Ton
1,990
$15.00
$29,850.00
11
Bituminous wear course
Ton
580
$35.00
$20,300.00
12
Bituminous binder course
Ton
580
$30.00
$17,400.00
13
Bituminous driveway
S.Y.
70
$25.00
$1,750.00
14
Tack coat
Gal.
265
$5.00
$1,325.00
15
Concrete curb and gutter
L.F.
545
$10.00
$5,450.00
16
Concrete driveway
S.F.
1,415
$5.00
$7,075.00
$124,800.00
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2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS - ZONE 4
ESTIMATED COSTS
CONSTRUCTION $116,765.00
ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION $17,514.57
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST $134,279.57
ASSESSMENT:
0 PARCELS AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
AND MULTI - FAMILY RATE
73.50 PARCELS AT STREET RATE
140.25 PARCELS AT THE AVENUE RATE
FULL ASSESSMENT RATE
-------------- $1,116.67 / PARCEL
120.25
ESTIMATED COST SHARING
TOTAL PROJECT COST $134,279.57
CITY SHARE ($33,269.57)
ASSESSED COST $101,010.00
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES
COMMERCIAL, $0.00
INDUSTRIAL, --------- - - - - -- = $0.00 /PARCEL
AND MULTI - FAMILY 0.00
RESIDENTIAL *�RlR k�4il1!!
STREET --- _ $840.00 / PARCEL
73.50
RESIDENTIAL
AVENUE — _ $280.00 / PARCEL
140.25
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MILL AND OVERLAY
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0002
P.I.R. 1026
MONROE STREET
49TH AVENUE TO 51 ST AVENUE
P.I.R. 1027
JACKSON STREET
49TH AVENUE TO 51ST AVENUE
P.I.R. 1028
49 1/2 AVENUE NE
MONROE STREET TO JACKSON STREET
P.I.R. 1029
50TH AVENUE NE
5TH STREET TO 7TH STREET
ESTIMATED COSTS
CONSTRUCTION $116,765.00
ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION $17,514.57
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST $134,279.57
ASSESSMENT:
0 PARCELS AT COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL,
AND MULTI - FAMILY RATE
73.50 PARCELS AT STREET RATE
140.25 PARCELS AT THE AVENUE RATE
FULL ASSESSMENT RATE
-------------- $1,116.67 / PARCEL
120.25
ESTIMATED COST SHARING
TOTAL PROJECT COST $134,279.57
CITY SHARE ($33,269.57)
ASSESSED COST $101,010.00
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES
COMMERCIAL, $0.00
INDUSTRIAL, --------- - - - - -- = $0.00 /PARCEL
AND MULTI - FAMILY 0.00
RESIDENTIAL *�RlR k�4il1!!
STREET --- _ $840.00 / PARCEL
73.50
RESIDENTIAL
AVENUE — _ $280.00 / PARCEL
140.25
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2000 STREET REHABILITATION PROJECTS - ZONE 4
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0002
MILL AND OVERLAY
No.
Item
Unit
Quantity
Unit Price
Amount
1
Remove concrete curb and gutter
L.F.
1,195
$5.00
$5,975.00
2
Remove concrete driveway
S.F.
750
$2.00
$1,500.00
3
Remove bituminous driveway
S.Y.
90
$3.00
$270.00
4
Sawcut concrete
L.F.
105
$4.00
$420.00
5
Sawcut bituminous
L.F.
345
$4.00
$1,380.00
6
Mill bituminous pavement
S.Y.
6,610
$2.00
$13,220.00
7
Aggregate base class 5
Ton
485
$15.00
$7,275.00
8
2" Bituminous overlay
Ton
1,460
$35.00
$51,100.00
9
Bituminous leveling course
Ton
160
$45.00
$7,200.00
10
Patch bituminous street
Ton
160
$45.00
$7,200.00
11
Bituminous driveway
S.Y.
90
$25.00
$2,250.00
12
Tack coat
Gal.
655
$5.00
$3,275.00
13
Concrete curb and gutter
L.F.
1,195
$10.00
$11,950.00
14
Concrete driveway
S.F.
750
$5.00
$3,750.00
$116,765.00
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2000 SEAL COAT PROJECT - ZONE 4
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0001
P.I.R. 1020 LOCAL BITUMINOUS STREETS BOUNDED BY:
UNIVERSITY AVENUE SERVICE DRIVE ON THE WEST
48TH AVENUE ON THE SOUTH
CENTRAL AVENUE ON THE EAST
53RD AVENUE ON THE NORTH
EXCLUDING BOUNDARY STREETS AND
ZONE 4 STREET REHABILITATION STREETS
ESTIMATED COSTS
CONSTRUCTION $98,908.75
ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION $9,889.83
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COST $108,798.58
ASSESSMENT:
590.25 PARCELS AT STREET RATE
235.75 PARCELS AT THE AVENUE RATE
FULL ASSESSMENT RATE
$108,798.58
$162.67 / PARCEL
668.83
ESTIMATED COST SHARING
TOTAL PROJECT COST $108,798.58
CITY SHARE ($9,889.83)
ASSESSED COST $98,908.75
PROPOSED ASSESSMENT RATES
RESIDENTIAL $87,357.00
STREET ------------------ - $148.00 / PARCEL
590.25
RESIDENTIAL $11,551.75
AVENUE ----------- - - - - -- _ $49.00 / PARCEL
235.75
03/16/00 Seal Coat Hearing Display.123
2000 SEAL COAT PROJECT - ZONE 4
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PROJECT 0001
No. Descriptirn nit Quantity Unit Price Total
1 Curb and gutter repair L.F. 700 $23.00 $16,100.00
2 Surface repair costs L.S. 1 $36,018.50 $36,018.50
3 Sealcoat S.Y. 71,985 $0.65 $46,790.25
$98,908.75
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C1TY COUNCIL L~
Meeting of: ,1Vl~ch 27 2000
AGENDA SECTION: Consent ORIGINATING DEPT.: t/~ CITY MANAGER
....... Commu~ty Development~ APPROVAL
.......
NO: Ordinance ,1,4,,~, ,, DATE: Marc
Issue Statement: Richard Lange, President of First Community Credit Union at 843 40~' Avenue NE, approached staff
in November, 1999, about the possibility of amending Section 9.112(2Xo) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance
which regulates car sales and fleet sales in the CBD, Central Business District. Currently car sales and fleet sales are
permitted as a Conditional Use Permit in the CBD. Mr. Lange requested that the number of cars permitted to be displayed
for sale increase from two to five.
~ The Credit Union currently has an auto Brokers License from the State, but they would like to receive a
used car dealers license. In order to receive a used c~r dealers license, the applicant needs to have authority from the local
jurisdiction to display a minimum of five cars on a lot.
~ The Zoning Ordinance currently allows two vehicles to be displayed for sale in the CBD. Please note that a
zoning text amendment needs to be initiated by either the City Council or the Planning and Zoning ~sion. At their
regular-meeting on December ?, 1999, the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning Commission discussed the issue and
moved to direct staff to initiate the necessary process for a zoning text amendment to allow five for sale vehicles to be
displayed at any time in the Central Business District as opposed to two which is currently allowed. A proposed
amendment was discussed during the January meeting and the proposal was eventually denied as the Commission decided
that it would be beneficial to examine applicable regulations for auto sales in aH zon~g districts, not ~ the Cenual
Business District. During the February 1 meeting, a number of issues were discussed and staff was directed to prepare an
amendment for the Commission to review and also research similar ordinances from nearby communities. Staff contacted
a number of cities in the metropolitan area to evaluate how other communities address auto sales, please refer to the
attached staff report for a summary of this research.
The proposed amendment contains consistent conditions between districts. The Planning and Zoning Commission is
recommending that a separate section be created that contains these requirements, and the newly created section would be
referenced for each district that allows vehicle sales. Currently, the Zoning Ordinance has Section 9.116(14) which
regulates open sales lots, so Section 9.116(14)(B) is being created which specifically regulates vehicle sales lots. Also,
Section 9.116(14) would be changed to 9.116(14XA). Please refer to the attached amendment and Ordinance 1404 to
review the proposal. Also, the Credit Union also has facilities in Champlin and Coon Rapids, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission questioned whether vehicles could be sold at those sites. Staff has researched this issue and prepared
the attached memo in response.
]te~olme __~_ ton: During their meetin~ on March 14, 2000, the Plannin8 and Zoning Commission moved to
recommend City Council approval of the amendment, ttg~v~, they determined that the number at'vehicles allowed to
be d~vla_ved for ~ol{' i~ the CI~ID remain at two as Ovvosed to t~ increase to five as requested by Mr. Lange.
Move to waive the reading of Ordinance 1404, there being ample copies available to the public.
Move to establish ~ 10, 2000, at approximately 7:00 p.m. as the second reading of Ordinance 1404 which is an
ordinance amending sections 9.112(2Xo), 9.113(2)(k), 9.114(IXc), 9.11SA(2)(b), and 9.116(14) of the Columbia Heights
Zoning Ordinance.
Attac .hmen.~.~: Memo, Pro. pos~, . Amendment., Or .dinan .c,e 1404, Staff Report . ..
COUNCIL ACTION: ..... , ..... , , ,
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
COMMUNITY I)EVELOPMENT
MARCH 16, 2000
MAYOR
CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CITY MANAGER
JOE HOLLMAN, CITY PL~cco~sION
PLANNING AND ZONING ASE
(ORDINANCE 1404)
# 2000-0101
In response to discussions that occurred during the March 14, 2000, Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting, staff has researched auto sales regulations relatingrto the First Community
Credit Unions located in Coon Rapids and Champlin.
Coon Rapid~ allows financial institutions to display for-sale repossessed vehicles m an
acc~sory usc to the financial institution. However, they limit the number to one ~ do
not permit v~hicles to be displayed for ~le that trove not be~n rt~o~md. Ples~e note
that this issue is not Sl~cificadly addr~ed in their Zoning Ordinance, but Coon Rapid~
allows financial institutions to display repossessed vehicles as an administrative policy.
The City of Champlin does not currently allow auto sales in the zoning district in which
the First Community Credit Union is located. Also, their Zoning Ordinance does not
currently address the sale of repossessed vehicles as an accessory use, so thai particular
issue would need to be addressed if the issue ari~-~. Based on their current regulations,
the Credit Union would not be able to display any vehicles for sate at the Champlin
location.
Proposed Zoning T~xt Am~dmem
c~se 2000.0101 (Ordlu~nce 1404)
9.116(14)(B)
Vehicle Sales Lots are subject to the following conditions.
(a) The lot is surfscod and graded accordi~ to a plan submitted by the
applicant and as approved by st~ff.
(b) A site plan illustrating access aisles, parking locations for for-sale or fleet
vehicles, storage areas, and other applicable features shall be submitted for
(c) The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot eliminate required parking spaces
and must be parked entirely on a privately owned parking lot(s) with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete.
(d) Signage for such vehicle must be securely attached to the vehicle and shall
not extend above the roof of such vehicle. For the purposes of this
condition, the vehicle roof shall be considered the highest factory installed
body part, excluding accessory parts such as roof racks and antennas.
(e) There shall be a building located on the lot(s) devoted to the conduct of
business for vehicle sales.
CBID, Ceatral Bnsi~ess ~ as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.112(2)(o) Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement, subject to the conditions of S~ction
9.116(14)(B) and provided that no more than two (2) vehicles will be l:~'nnitted
for such use at any time.
RI~ Ret~ B~laess Distrkt~ as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.113(2)(1c) Vehicles not to ~xceed 2 tons, for saic in conjunction with only automobile repair
businesses which do not sell fuel, subject to th~ conditions of Section
9.116(14)(]3) and provided that no more lhan ten (10) vehicles will be permitted
for such use at any time.
GB~ General B~ Dim4et, as a Permitt~ Use.
9.114(1Xc) Auto and truck sales subject to the conditions of Section 9.116(14)(B), and auto
I-2~ Ind~trlnl Distrie~ as a Conditional Acc...esggy U~.
9.115A(2)(b) Auto ~ales, mbjzct to the foHowing~tions:
(i) The use of the property for auto sales must be accessory only to auto repair
or auto reduction ysrds;
(ii) Vehicle sales shall be subject to the conditions of Section 9.116(14)(B);
(iii) . No more flum fifteen (15) vehicles will be permitted for such use at any
_time; and,
(iv) All vehicles offered for sale must be stored within a securely fenced area.
ORDINANCE NO. 1404
BEING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 853,
CITY CODE OF 1977, PERTAINING TO ZONING AMENDMENTS
The City of Columbia Heights does ordain:
Section 1:
Section 9.112(2Xo) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows, to wit:
9.112(2)(o) Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement provided that:
(i) The lot is surfaced and graded accordin~ to a plan submitted by the applicant
and as approved by staff.
(ii) The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot eliminate requir~ parking spaces.
(iii) No more than two (2) oars will be permiU~ for suoh use at any time.
(iv) No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than fourteen
(14) days at any one time.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be smended to re~d as follows:
9.112(2)(0) Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement, sub/eot to the cond/tions of Station
9,11 ~(~ 4~B~ and _m-ovided thst no more than tWg, (~,) vehicles will be vermitted for
stroh use at
(ii)
(iii)
Section 2:
Section 9.113(2Xk) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows to wit:
9.113(2)0c) Vehicles not to exceed 2 tons, for sale in conjunction with only automobile repair
businesses which do not sell fuel, provided thai the following requirements are met:
1) Parking area for osr sales cam~ot el/~inste ~ park/n~ spsoes for
2) No more than ten (10) vehicles can be displayed for sale at any one time.
3) Traffic flow on lot, lighting, pm'king lot striping must be approved through
the Conditional Use Permit process before approval for such operation can
4) Size, type and style of any signa~e for such vehicle must be within the
vehicle at all times and approved by staff.
5) All required state and local licenses must be obtained.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.113(2)(k) Vehicles not to exceed 2 tons, for sale in conjunction with only automobile repair
businesses which do not sell fuel, ~ubieet to tbe conditions of Section 9.116~141CB1
a~l,~rov/ded that Ilo more than ten(10/vehicles will be verm/tted for such use at
any timg ......
Ordinancel404
P~el
Section 3:
Section 9.114(1)(c) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows to wit:
9.114(IXc) Auto and truck sales, auto repair.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be amended to read as foLlows:
9.114( 1X c) Auto and truck sales sub. ct to the conditions of Section 9.116( 14~B]. and auto
repair.
See~n 4:
Section 9.1 !5A(2)(b) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows to wit:
9.115A(2)(b) Auto sales, subject to the following oonditions:
(i) The use of the property for auto sales must be accessory only to auto repair
or auto reduction yards.
(ii) The permit~l ~1 accessa~y uses must be on a site plan approved by the
Plnnning and Zoning Commission or by the City Council.
(iii) An open auto sales lot must comply with the provisions of Section
9.116(14).
(iv) All autos presented for sale must be parked on an impermeable to oil and
spaces no smaller ~ twenty feet (20~ m length by ten feet (10') in width.
(v) No more than fiReen (15) cars may be available for sale at any given time.
(vi) All cars offered for sale must be stored within a securely fenced area.
(vii) All custom~-r and employee parking must be located on a parking lot with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or eamcrete, said
surface must be maintnined in a condition of good repair.
Shall be repeal~ and hereaf~ be amended to read as follows:
9.115A(2)(b) Auto sales, subject to the following conditions:
~ Vehicle sales shH be ~biect to the conditions of Section 9.116( 14~i5~:
(iii~ No more thn ~ (15~ vehicles will be mn-mitred for ~uch use atanv
All yehiel~s offered fo~ sale must be~ within a securely fenced a~ea.
Ordinance 1404
Page 2
Section 5:
Section 9.116(14) of Ordinance No. 853, City Code of 1977, which currently reads as follows to wit:
9.116(14) Open sacs Lots
Open sales lots in all districts shall be subject to the following standing:
(a) The required yard abutting the public right-of-way shall be landscaped and
said landscaping shall be separated from the usable portion of the lot by a
curb or fence.
(b) All of the lot other than the portion occupied by building or landscape
treatment shall be surfac~ to control dust and drainage.
(c)Lot shall be constructed according to a grading plan approved by thc City
(d) When such lot is abutting a lot located in the "R' District, a fence of
acceptable design shall be erected along the property lir~.
(e) The outdoor lighting system for a nle~ lot shall be so designed that no direct
source of light is visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent land.
(f) Should a public address sys~m be installed, the volume of the sound
wansmi~d shall not be over 50 decibels at 75 cycles per second at the
property line.
(g) A site plan for the lot showing aoce~ aisles, parking, storage, fenci.~ and
other necessary features required to understand the operation shall be filed
for approval by the City.
Shall be repealed and hereafter be amended to read as follows:
9.116(14)A Open Sales Lots
Open sales tots in all disUicts shall be subject to the following standards:
(a) The required yard abutting the public right-of-way shall be landscaped and
said landscaping shall be separated from the usable portion of the lot by a
curb or fence.
Co) Ail of tbe lot other than the portion occupied by building or landacape
treatment ~11 be ~urfaced wRh a ~ inmennmb~ to oil and wa~r,
(c) Lot shall be constructed according to a ~ grading pisa approved
by the City ~nsineer.
(d) When such lot is abutting a lot located in the "R" District, a fence of
acceptable design shall be erected along the property line.
(e) The outdoor lighting system for a sales lot shall be so designed that no direct
source of light is visible from the public right-of-way or adjacent land.
(f) Should a public address system be installed, the volume of the sound
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9.116¢14~{B~
transmitted ~ not be over 50 decibels at 75 cycles per second at the
property line.
A site plan for the lot showing access aisles, parking, storage, fencing and
other necessary features ~ to undersUmd the operatiOn shall be filed
for approval by the City.
v hicl
Sales Lots are subject to the followin~ conditions.
A site ~ iHustratine access aisles. ~ locati~ f~. for:sale or fie~*t
vehicle, ~e ~, and ~ smflicsbl· features sl-m~ be SUbmitted for
The "fl~r salc ~ ~ vehicles cam~ot el~ reau~ ~ stmces
~i~nage for such vehicle must be SeCurely attached to the Vehicle and shall
ng~ e,~xtend above the roof of such vehicle, For the Durooses of this
condition, the vehicle roof Shall be ~ the ~st factory installed
bo~V hart. excludina accessory mm suah as roofraaks and antennas.
There shall be a buildim~ local~l ~ ~ l°tfs) d~ tO ~ conduct of
l~eSs fgr vehicle sales.
Sectbn 6: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect firm and afl~ ~ (30) days after its
passage.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
First Reading:
Second R~g:
Date of passage:
Patri~-ia MUSCovitz, DePuty City
Mayor
OrdinanCe 1404
Pa~e 4
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~OR ~ M~CR 14, 2000 PUBLIC
Case #: 2000-0101
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Not Applicable Applicant:
Address: Not Applicable
Phone: Not Applicable
Part, el Address: Not Applicable
ZoMug: CBD, Central Business District; RB, Retail Business District; GB, ~
Business District; I-2, Industrial District
Compreh~sive Plan: C - ~
City of Columbia H~ights
590 40* Avenue ~
Columbia Heigh~ MN
(612) 782-2S~6
Sarrouading Zoning
ami Lamd U~es:
North: Not Applicable
South: Not Applicable
East: Not Applicable
West: Not Applicable
Land Use
North: Not Applicable
South: Not Applicable
East: Not Applicable
~Ve~t: Not Applicable
BACKGROUND
At thc-ir ~ meeting on Dmcember 7, 1999, the Columbia Heights Plann~ and Zoning
Commission moved to direct mffto initiate the necessm'y proaess for a zonin~ text amendment
t5 allow five for sale vehicles to be displayed at any time in the Cenlral Busimss District as
opposed to two which is cunm~y allowed. A proposed am~ was discussed during thc
J _anuary meeting ~ul the proposal was ev~ntuslly denied, as the COmmission decided that it
would be beneficial ~o examine ~l~plicable regulations for auto sal~s in all zoning districts, not
just the Central Business District. During the February I meeting, a number of issues were
discussed and staff was directed to prepare an amendment for the Commission to review and also
research similar ordin~ces from nearby communities.
Staffhas contacted thc City of Fridley, and they allow "Agencies selling or displaying new
and/or used motor v~hicles" in their C-2, General Business District, and their C-3, Gen~
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Shopping Center District, a.s a special use permit. As an example the following summarizes the
stipulations that they imposed on their spproval for Friendly Chevrolet.
1. Curbing to be installed m~ound bhektop psrki_'ng and driveway areas located in front of
building.
2. ?arkin~ spac~ on parking area to be marked for can.
3. Curbin~ to b~ provided along blacktop area along Fireside Drive sometime in the future.
4. Landscape and plantin~ to be ~roved by the City.
5. Slats in existing bullpen area. .
6. Provide security lighting.
7. 10' radii on ail blacktop cornm's.
8. Provide 30' planting strip directly in front of building,.
9. Provide 15' plauting strip along west side of 2 pmqdng lots located to the north ,nd south
of building.
10. Ail remodeling to be subject to Fire Codes.
The City of New Brighton allows auto sales as a Special Use Permit in their B-3 General
Busine. ss District which is their most inm~e commercial district. They don't have any specific
conditions that need to be met but review each proposal on a case by case basis and attach
conditions to the spproval m deemed ne~essm~.
The City of Shoreview allows vehicle sales as a Conditional Use la,mit in their C-2
Commercial District which is their most intense commercial disUict and is/n~ to be located
at an intersection that includes an arteti*l ~y. As is done in Fridley and New Brighton,
Shoreview's Zoning Ordinsace does not contain specific condition~ for vehicle sales, but
conditions can be placed on a Conditional Use Permit approval by the City Council on a csse by
case basis.
The City of West St. Paul allows as a Conditional Use Permit automobile and other vehicles of
traasporu~on sales when tliey are new products ~d when conducted entirely within a building
in their B-3 General Business District.
In an effort to summm-ize the information shown above, it appears that a couple conclusions can
be made.
· None of the communities researched limit the number of vehicles that can be displayed
for sale.
· It appe~s that these comm~ allow auto sales in thdr higher intensity ¢ommt~cial
districts, dimilar to our RB, Retail Business District, sad GB, General Business District.
· Typically, conditions are placed on an approval by the City Council and ~re not part of
the ordinance.
Currently, the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance allows auto. sales as follows.
Ca~ 20004)101
Pa~: 3
C~, Central Business Distriet, as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.112(2)(o)
(0
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Adv~ provided that:
The lot is surfaced and graded ~ to a plan submitted by the applicant and
as appwved by staff.
The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot ~ required ~ spaces.
No more than two (2) cars will be ~tted for such use at any time.
No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than fourteen 04)
days at any one time.
RB, Retail Business District, as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.113(2)(k) Vehicles not to exceed 2 tons, for sale in conjunction with only automobile repair
businesses which do not sell fuel, provided that the following requ/rements are met:
l) Parldng area for car sales cannot eliminate required parking spaces for primary
U~.
2) No more than ten (10) vehicles can be displayed for sale at any one time.
3) Traffic flow on lot, lighting, parking lot striping must be appwved tin. ugh the
Conditional Use Permit process before approval for such operation can be
.. 4) Size, type and style of any signage for such vehicle must be within the vehicle at
all times and approved by staff.
5) All required state and local licenses must be obtained.
Git, General Business Dtstrlet, as a Permitted Use.
9.114(1Xc) Auto and track sales, auto repair.
I-2, Inda~trinl Bms~ District, as a Cottditional Aoceaso~ Use.
9.115A(2)(b) Auto sales, subject to the foHowin~ conditions:
(i) The use of the property for auto sales must be accessory only to auto repair or
auto reduction yards.
(ii) The pmmitted and accessory uses must be on a site plan approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or by the City ~
(iii) An open auto sales lot must comply with the provisions of Section 9.116(14).
(iv) AH autos presented for sale must be lmrked on an impm'meable to oil and water
suda~ in good repair, such as asphalt or concre, e and on pmidnS spaces no
smal~ than twenty feet (209 in length byten feet (109 in widtt~
(v) No more than fifteen (15) cars may be available for sale at any $iven time.
(vi) AH cars offered for sale must be stored withh a securely fenced area.
(vii) All customer and employee parking must be located on a parbin,q lot with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete, said surface
must be maintained in a condition of good repair.
~ecomm~pn;
Shollld the Planning and Zoning Commission wish to forward an amendment to the City
Council, the text should be amended to contain comistent conditions between districts. Staff is
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recommend/rig that a separate section be created that coma/ns these requiremeats, and the newly
creaaxi section would be referenced for each disirict that allows vehicle sales. Om'ently, the
Zoning ~e has Section 9.116(14) which rcgulet~-,s open sales lots, so Section
9.116(14)(B) could be created which specifically mgula~ vehicle sales lots. Also, Section
9.116(14) would be changed to 9.116(14XA). The proposed amendment reads as follows.
9.116(14)(B)
Vehicle Sales Lots are subject to the following conditions.
(a) The lot is surfaced and graded according to a plan submitted by the
A site plan illustrating access aisles, padfins locations for for-sale or fleet
veh/cles, storage areas, and other applicable features shall be submitted for
review and approval.
(c) The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot eliminate reqilired parking spaces
and must be parked entirely on a privately owned p~ut-in__._.~ lot(s) with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete.
(d) Signage for such vehicle must be securely attached to the vehicle and shall
not extend above the roof of such vehicle. For the purposes of this
condition, the veh/cle roof shall be considered the highest factory installed
body pan, exclndin~ accessory parts such as roof racks ~d'antennas.
(e) There shall be a building located on the lot(s) devoted to the conduct of
bus/ness for vehicle sales.
Amendments would also be necessary for each of the pmiimmt district sections that address
vehicles sales. These amendments are identified below (also sce the attached Ordinance 1404).
CBD, Central Business District, as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.112(2Xo) Car Sal~°Flezt Sales/Advzrtiszment, subject to the conditions of Section
9.116(14)(B) and provided that no more than five (:5) vehicles will be permitted
for such use at any time.
~ ~ Business Dl~triet, as a Conditional Uae Permit.
9.1 I3(2)0c) Vehicles not to exceed 2 tom, for ~ in conj~ .with only ~ile r~air
businesses which do not sell fuel, subject to the conditions of ~tion
9.116(14)(B) and provided that no more than ten (10) vehicles will be penni~
for such use at any 6me.
GB, General Bub~ District, as a Permitted Usc.
9.114(1)(c) Auto and truck sales subject to the conditions of Section 9.116(14)(B), and auto
l-Z, Ind~ DlsU,k% as a Conditional Accessory Use.
9.115A(2)(b) Auto sales, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The use of the property for auto sa~ must be accessory only to auto repair
or auto reduction yards;
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(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Vehicle ~L~ shall be ~bje~t to tt~ conditions of ~ti~ 9.1 l~I4)(B);
No more than f~e~n (15) vehid~ will be permitt~ for ~uch use at ~ny
AH vehicles offered for sale must be stored within a securely fenced area.
Re~mm~nded Motion:
MOVe to recommend City Council approval of Ordinance 1404, an ~ amendin~ sections
9.112(2)(o), 9.113(2)(k), 9.114(1Xc), 9.115A(2)(b), and 9.116(14) of the Columbia Heights
Zoning Ordinance.
· Ordinance 1404; Memo to P&7. Commission dated .l_n,3,m'y 27, 2000; Staff Report for the
January 4, 2000, Commission meeting; and, Mmno to P&Z C_ .rmwnission dated December
2, 1999.
Co~ DEVELOPMENT
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
JANUARY 27, 2000
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
JOE HOLLMAN, CITY PLANNER.~~
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REGALING AUTO ,3ALES
At their regular meeting on December 7, 1999, the Columbia Heights Planning ~ Zoning
C~mi~on mov~ m ~t s~to ~e ~e n~~ ~ for a ~ t~ ~~t
to ~ow five for ~e veMcl~ ~ be ~y~ ~ ~ ~e ~ ~ C~ B~s ~ct ~
op~sed to ~o wMch ~ c~fly ~ow~ A p~s~ ~~t w~ ~c~ d~g ~c
J~ m~g ~d ~e p~ w~ every ~ ~ ~e Commi-~ion decid~ ~a it
w~d be ~efici~ ~ ex~e ~hc~le ~o~ for auto s~ ~ ~1 ~g ~c~, not
j~ ~e C~ B~s ~ct.
Staffhas reviewed all the sections of the Zoning Ordinance, and auto sales are allowed, as
follows:
CRD, Central Business District, as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.112(2Xo)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
C~ Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement provided that:
The lot is surfaced and graded accorain$ to a plan submitted by the applicant and
as approved by staff.
The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot eliminate required parking spaces.
No more than two (2) cars will be permitted for such use at any time.
No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than fourteen (14)
days at any one time.
RB, Retail Bu~laes~ District, as a Conditional Use Permit.
9.113(2Xk) Vehicles not to exceed 2 tons, for sale in oonjunction with only automobile repair
businesses which do not sell fuel, provided that the following requirements are met:
1) Parking area for car sales cannot eliminate rCnluircd parking spaces for primary
2) No more than ten (I0) vehicles can be displayed for sale at any one time.
3) Traffic flow on lot, lighting, parking lot striping must be ..approved through the
Couditional Use Permit process before approval for such operation can be
granted.
4) Size, type and style of any signage for such vehicle must be within the vehicle at
all times and approved by staff.
5) All required state and local licenses must be obtained.
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lan~y 27, 2000
Page 2
GB, General Beslaess Distric~ as a Permitted Use,
9.114(1)(c) Auto and track sales, auto repair.
I-2, Induslrial Busiaess District, as a Conditional Accessory Use.
9.115A(2)(b) Auto sales, subject to the followin~ conditions:
(i) The use of the pmper~ for auto sales must be accessory only to auto repair or
auto reduction yards.
(ii) The permitted and accessory uses must be on a site plan approved by the Planning
and Zonins Commission or by the City Council. "'
(iii) An open auto sales lot must comply with the provisions of Section 9.116(14).
(iv) All autos presented for sale must be parked on an impermeable to oil and water
surface in good repair, such as asphalt or concrete and on parking spaces no
smaller than twenty feet (20') in lenith by ten feet (109 in width.
(v) No more than fifteen (15) cars may be available for sale at any given time.
(vi) All cars offered for sale must be stored with/n a securely fenced ~
(vii) All customer and employee parking must be located on a parking lot with a
surface knpenneable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete, said surface
must be maintained in a condition of good repair.
The following provides a summary of some of the issues that will need to be resolved prior to
drafting an ordinance amendin~ the various sections of the Zoning Ordinance.
Parking - Staff recommends that the requirements stating that vehicles cannot eliminate
required parking spaces and they must be parked entirely on a privately owned parldng
lot(s) with a surface impermeable to oil and water be consistently stated in every district
that allows vehicle sales.
Traffic Circulation - Staffwill rec .ommend thai a site plan illustratin~ access aisles,
parking locations for for~sale vehicles, stora~ areas, and other applicable features be
submitted for review as part of the approval process. This will help ensure that safe
traffic circulation and em~cy vehicle access will be maintained.
Number of Vehicles - Currently the Ordinance allows 2 vehicles to be displayed for sale
in the CBD, 10 vehicles in the RB District, and 15 vehicles in the 1-2 Dislrict There is
not a limi! in the GB District As you know the requested amendment was to allow 5
vehicles to be displayed for sate in the CBD. Does the Commission want to s~ay with
these regulations? If so, the issue of repossessed vehicles will need to be clarified. You
may recall that the question was raised duri~ the January meetin~ whether repossessed
vehicles were counted as part of the number of vehicles allowed to be displayed for sale
or if they were separate. The Ordinance does not currently address this issue. Also, by
limiting the number of vehicles allowed to be displayed for sale, the Ordinance prevents a
large-scale auto dealer, such as Friendly Chevrolet in Fridley, from operafin$ in the City.
Plansi~ aad Zonin~ Commission
January 27, 2000
Page 3
Length of Thne - As the ~ currently exists, for-sale and fleet vehicles can
remain on the lot for no more ~ 14 days in ~e CBD, T-ne ~ districts do not specify
a length of time. Questions arise whether this should be consistent among districts a~
also why the 14 day requirement was initiated. What is the benefit of limiting the length
of time a vehicle can be displayed for sale iftbe City allows only a certain number Ofca~s
to be displayed at one time? This requirement is di~ult to enforce because staff does
not know when vehicles are first displayed. If. the Commission decides it is necessary to
continue with this requirement, it may be beneficial to require that ~e-business owner
register the vehicle with the City so the length of time for its display can be monitored.
Si~nage - The section of the ~.~e regulating auto sales in the RB District currently
requires that size, type and style of any signage for such vehicle must be within the
vehicle at all times and approved by staff. Staff'has some concerns with this specific
language. It states that the signage must be approved by staff, but there are no regulalions
on which to base an approval. Staff recommends that specific signage regulations be
included in any amendment. Also, from a business perspective, only allowing signage
inside a vehicle may seem restrictive as the business owners would want the for-sale
vehicles to am, act attention.
Accessory vs. Principsl Use - The I-2 District only allows vehicle sales as an accessory
use to auto repair or auto reduction yards. Should this remain a requirement? Auto sales
could be a principal use in the CBD, RB and GB Districts. One condition to consider is
the possibility of requiring a principal structure on the lot in which to conduct business as
opposed to having a lot that is vacant of structures being used only to store and sell for-
sale vehicles.
Landscapi~ sad F~adug - The I-2 District currently requires that all cars offered for
sale be stored in a securely fenced area. Should the City continue to require this, or
should it be left up to the business owner? Also, Section 9.116(I4) "Open Sales Lots" of
the Zoning Ordinance requires that the required yard abutling a publk right-of-way shall
be landscaped and said landscaping shall be separated from the usable portion of the lot
by a curb or fence. Is this a comtition that should be required for auto sales lots in all
zoning districts, and how should it apply if auto sales is not the principal use of the lot?
Lighting - Section 9.116(14) "Open Sales. Lots" also requires ~ the outdoor lighting
system shall be so designed that no direct source of light is visible fi'om the public right-
of-way or adjacent land. Is this a condition that should be required for auto sales lots in
all zoning districts, and how should it apply if auto sales is not the principal use of the
lot?
In an effort to provide a comparison of regulations, staffhas contacted the City of Fridley, and
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Page 4
they allow "Agencies selling or. displaying new and/or used motor vehicles" in their C-2, General
Business District, and their C-3, General ShOpping Center District, as a special use permit. As
an example the following summarizes the stipulations that they imposed on th~ approval for
Friendly Chevrolet.
1. Curbing to be installed around blacktop parking and driveway areas located in front of
building.
2. Parking spaces on parl6ng are~ to be marked for cars.
3. Curbing to be provided along blacktop area along Fireside Drive sometime in the future.
4. Landsca~ and planting to be approved by the City.
5. Slats in existing bullpen area.
7. 10' radii on all blacktop comers.
8. Provide 30' planting strip directly in front of building.
9. Provide 15' planting strip along west side of 2 parking lots located to the north and south
of building.
10. All remodeling to be subject to Fire Codes.
Based upon the discussion that occurred during the lanuary 4, 2000, Planning and Zoning
Commission meeth~, the information presented above has been assembled to be used as a basis
for discussion at the February 1 meeting. Stsffwill be seeking direction fi'om the Commission
re~arding which issues and regulations should be addressed in the Ordinance amendment prior to
going through a public hearing process.
Attached: StaffRepon for Case 2000-0101
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STAFF REPORT TO ~ PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
FOR ThY. JANUARY 4, 2000 PUBLIC R*~ARINC,
Case #: 2000-0101
GENERAL INFORMATION
Owner: Not Applicable Applicant:
Address: Not Applicable
Phone: Not Applicable
City of Columbia Heights
590 40a Avenue NE
Columbia Heights, MN
(612) 782-2856
Parcel Address: Not Applicable
Zoning: CBD, Central Business District
Comprehensive Plan: C - Commercial
Surrounding Zoning
amd La~d Uses:
Zoning
North: Not Applicable
South: Not Applicable
East: Not Applicable
West: Not Applicable
Land Use
North: Not Applicable
South: Not Applicable
£~t: Not Applicable
We. st: Not Applicable
BACKGROUND
E~_ lanation o_~'Request:
At their regular meeting on December 7, 1999, the Columbia Heights Planning and Zoning
Commission moved to direct staff to initiate the neoesnary process for a zoning text amendment
to allow five for sale vehicles to be displayed at any time in the Central Business District as
opposed to two which is currently allowed.
Richard Lange, President of First Community Credit Union at 843 40~ Ave~me NE, has
approached staff about the possibility of amending Section 9.112(2Xo) of the Columbia Heights
Zoning Ordinance which regulates car sales and fleet sales in the CBD, Central Business District.
Currently car sales and fleet sales are permitted as a Conditional Use Permit in the CBD. Please
note that a zoning text amendment needs to be initiated by either the City Council or the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
First Community Credit Union currently has a Conditional Use Permit to sell vehicles from their
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site. Mr. Lange is r~lU~sting tl~ ~be number of cars permiRed for sale increase from two to five.
The Credit Union currently has'an Auto Brokers License, but they want to receive a used car
dealers license from the State. In order to receive a used cm' dealers license the applicant needs
to have authority to display a minimum of five cars on a lot. The used car ~ license will
enable the Credit Union to buy cars for their members at auto dealers auctions. The following
provides a brief case history for the Credit Union propmy at 843 40'~ Avenue NE.
· Case 9510-45 was a request by thc Credit Union for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
the operation of a two-day car sales promotion in their parking lot. This request was
approved provided that no more than two, two-day car sales for men!.bers only took place
per year.
· Case 9601-01 was a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a
pennauent car sales lot with up to five vehicles on display in their parking lot.' This
request was denied because a p~aianent car sales lot was not allowed in the Central
Business District.
· Case 9603-12A was a request for au amendment to the Conditional Use Permit section of
the Central Business District portion of the Zoning Ordinance that was initiated by the
City Council to facilitate operation of a car sales/fleet sales for the Credit Union. The
proposed amendment (Section 9.112(2Xo)) was approved.
· Case 9603-12B was a request by the Credit Union for a Conditional Use Permit to allow
the ongoing sale of two vehicles on their parking lot which was approved.
ANALYSIS
Technical Review:
Section 9.112(2)(o) of the Columbia Heishts Zoning Ordinance currently reads as follows.
9.112(2Xo) Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement provided that:
(i) The lot is surfaced and sl*aded according to a plan submitted by the applicant and as
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
approved by staff.
The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot elim_inate required parking spaces.
No more than two (2) cars will be permitted for such use at any time.
No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than fourteen 04) days
at any one time.
The proposed amendment reads as follows:
9.112(2Xo) Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement provided that:
(i) The lo_t is surfaced and 5raded according to a plan submitted by the applicant and as
approv~l by s~ff'.
(ii) The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cauno~ elimiru~e required psrki~ spac~ and m~t
~e ~arked entirely on a m-ivately owned pm-kin~ lotCs~ with a surface.'mmmmeable to
o. il-aud w~r. su~ as arohalt orconcr~.
(iii) No more than two-(~ five (5) cars will be permitted for such use at any ime.
(iv) No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than fourteen (14) days
at any one time.
(vi Size. t'sroe and style of mir si_~naee for such vehicle must be within the vehicle at all
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times' and mmroved by staff.
As noted previously, no more thn two vehicles are permitted for sale at one time and the "for-
sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot eliminate required parking'spaces. Also, Section 9.116(2Xm) of
the Zoning Ordinnvce states that required off-stre~t parking space in all distric~ shall not be used
for the storage of velficles that are for sale or for rent. First Community Credit Union currently
has 17 par!dng spaces available on site and 15 are required, so utilizing two spaces to store for
sale vehicles is consistent with zoning regulations. However, this prope~ islocated within the
downtown parking district, and those non-residential parcels located in the district are not
required to provide off-street parking facilities. As a result, if the number oS'park'inS spaces
designated to display for-sale vehicles were increased from two to five, parking requirements
will not be violated. Please note that the amended language for subpart (ii) states tht'vehicles
must be parked entirely on a privately owned parki~ lot(s) with a surface impermeable to oil
and water, such as asphalt or concrete. This will alleviate concerns about park'ing for-sale or
flee~ vehicles on-street or in one of the municipal parking ramps/lot, nnd it will also ensure that
for-sale or fleet vehicles are parked on a hard surface. Staff'has reviewed other sections of the
Zoning Ordinollce, and auto sales are allowed in other districts, ns follows:
R~ Retail Rmsiness District, as a Con&Tmnal Use Permit.
9.113(2)(k) Vehicles not to exceed 2 tons, for sale in conjunction with only automobile repair
businesses which do not sell fuel, provided that tim following requirements am me,:
1) Parking area for car sales cannot eliminate required parking spaces for primary
use.
2)No more than ten (10) vehicles can be displayed for sale at any one time.
3) Tra~c flow on lot, lighting, parking lot striping mW be ap ved t ough the
Conditional Use Permit process before approval for such operation can be
4) Size, type and style of any signage for such vehicle must be within the vehicle at
all times and approved by staff.
5) All required state and local licenses must be obtained.
GB, General B~lt~ District, as a Penniiled Use.
9.114(1Xc) Auto and truck sales, auto repair.
9.11
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Business District, as a Conditional Accessory Use.
Auto sales, subject to the following conditions:
The use of the property for auto sales must be accessory only to.anto repair or
auto reduction yards.
The permitted and accessory uses must be on a site plan approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission or by the City Council.
An open auto sales lot must comply with the provisions of Section 9.116(14).
All autos presented for sale must be parked on an impermeable to oil and water
sudace in good repair, such as asphalt or concrete and on parking spaces no
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(v)
(vii)
small~ tlun twenty feet (2fi) in length by ~ feet (10') in width.
No more than Rffeen (15) cars be available for sale any given time.
AU cars offered for sale must be stored withi~ ~ securely fenced area.
All customer and employee l~king ~ be located on a pmtdng lot with a
surface impermeable to oil and water, such as asphalt or concrete, said surface
must be maintained in a condition of good repair.
As evidenced by the info~ listed above, the City is somewlu~t incon~stent in our regulation
of auto sales. Sta~will reco~end that this issue be reviewed in more ~;as we ~te the
Zouing Ordinance. "
One concern is the potential impact that increasing the number of vehicles that cnn be'displayed
for sale may have on the Central Business District. As a remimter, an application for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow auto/fleet sales can be made by any property owner in the
'District. It is not limited to the Credit Union. Car sales lots are generally not desired in a Central
Business District which is typically associated with higher density retail sales and service based
businesses. The question arises whether increasing the number of cars allowed for sale from two
to five will have an impact on Columbia Heights' Central Business District.
Comvliance wfth Cilv Comvr~ensive Plan:
The ~ity Comprehemive Plan designates this area for future commercial development and as an
area of special planning interest. The comm~ desi~on is designed to accommodate retail
sales, offices, service businesses (no outdoor storage or significant truck traffic, compatible with
a retail or office environment). The Plan also states that the City should continue to promote the
long-term evolution of the 40" Avenue corridor to commercial as opposed to residential. The
proposal does not seem to impact the goals and objectives of+he Comprehensive Plan.
Summary:
The positive aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. The zoning text amendment would allow First Community Credit Union to enhance their
service to their customers by enabling them to receive a used car dealers license from the
State- of Minnesota.
The negative aspects of this proposal are as follows:
1. Increasing ~ number of vehicles that can be displayed for sale may have a negative
impact on +he image of the Central Business District
CONC~U$10N
Sm__ff R ~omm_~utation:
Based upon the discussion that occurred during the December 7, 1999, Pl~g and Zom_'ng
Commission meeting, it does not appear that increasing the number of vehicles allowed for sale
from two to five will be detrimental to the Central Business District. However, staffhas noted
that there are some inconsistencies in our regulation of auto males throughout the City, so staff is
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recom_mendin$ that this issue be evaluated in more detail as the City rewrites the Zoning
Ordinance. "'
Recornm~d._e.d Motia~:
M~'e to recommend City Council approval of Ordinance 1404, an Ordinance amending Section
9.112(2Xo) of the Columbia Heights Zoning Ordinance.
Move to direct staff to evaluate the regulations p~izdag to auto sales in all zoning districts
during the Zoning Ordinance rewrite process. -.
· Completed application form; Ordinance 1404; and, Public Notice published in'December
23 edition of the Focus News
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COMMUNITY DEVI~LO!~MENT DErARTMRNT
December 2, 1999
Mayor
CL~.; L Peterson
Councilmembers
Mathinc Szurt':'
Jullcnne Wyckotl
John Humet
City Mmuecr
W~lter IL Fens:
To:
Re:
Platoling and Zodng Commission
be Hollman, Ci~ Planner
Requested Zoni_nl Ordinance Amendment
.r. !rtlan~oo 9,f R~lt~,,~,.st:
Richard Lange, President of First Community Credit Union at 843 40a Avenue liE, has
approached staff about the possibility of..amending Section 9.112(2)(o) of the Columbia
Heights Zoning Ordinance which re.,~u, Car sales and fleet sales in the CBD, Central
Business District. Currenfiy car sales and fleet sales are permitted as a Conditional Use
Permit in the CBD. Please note that a zoning text amendment needs to be initiated by either
the City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission. The following provides a brief
summary of Mr. Lange's request as well as some background and a brief analysi~ of some of
the issues pertaining to the requested text amendment. Should the Pl,rmlng trod Zoning
Commission be interested in amending the ordinance, a formal motion should be made
directing staff to initiate the process.
Section 9.112(2)(o) reads as follows. Car Sales/Fleet Sales/Advertisement provided that: · The lot is sttrfaced and graded according to a plan submitted by the applicant and
as approved by staff.
· The "for sale" or "fleet" vehicles cannot elimlpate required parking spaces.
· No more than two (2) cars wi~ be permitl:ed for such use at any .'time.
· No "for sale" or "fleet" vehicle can remain on the lot for more than fourteen (14)
days at any one time.
First Commur, ity Credit Union currently has a Conditional Use Petmir to sell vehicles from
their site. Mr. Lange is requesting that the number of cars permiited for sale increase from
two to five. The Credit Union currently has an Auto Brokers License, but they want to
receive a used car dealers license from the State. In order to receive a used car dealers license
the applicant needs to have authority to display a minimum of five. cars on a lot. The used car
dealers license will enable the Credit Up. ion to buy cars for their members at auto dealers
auctions.
The following provides a brief case history for the property.
· Case 9510-45 was a request by the Credit U~on for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the operation of a two-day car sales promotion in their parking lot. T'nis request
was approved provided that no more than two, two-day car sales for members only
took place per year.
CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIOMT$ DOES NOT DI~'~::t~IMINATE ON THE BASIS OF DISABILITY IN I~M~LOYMIrNT O1~ THE PROVISION OF SleRvICE:S
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De~mber 2. 1999
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· Case 9601-0! was a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the Ol~'ation of a
permanent car sales lot with up to five vehicles on display in ~ parking lot. This
request was denied because a permanent car sales lot was not allowed in the Central
Business District.
· Case 9603-12A was a request for an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit
section of thz Central Business District portion of the Zoning Or~in~,e that was
initiated by the City Council to facilitate operation of a car sales/fleet sales for the
Credit Union. The proposed amendment (Section 9.112(2Xo)) was approved.
· Case 9603-12B was a request by the Credit Union for a Conditional Use Permit to
allow the ongoing sale of two vehicles on their parking lot which was approved.
As noted previously, no more than two vehicles are permitt~ for sale at one time and the
"for sale" or "fleet" vehicles carmot eliminate required parking spaces. Also, Section
9.116(2)(m) of the Zoning Ordinance states that required off-stre~ parking space in all
districts shall not be used for the storage ofvehicles that are for sale or for rent. First
Community Credit Union currently has 17 paridng spaces available on site and 15 are
required, so utilizing two spaces to store for sale vehicles is consistent with zoning
regulations. However, this pr-operty is located within the downtown parking district, and
those non-residential parcels located in the district are not reqaired to provide off-~
parking facilities. ,as a result, if the number of parld~g spaces designated to disphy for sale
vehicles were increased from two to five, parking requirements will not be violated.
One concern is the potential impact that increasing the number of vehicles that can be
displayed for sale may have on the Central Business District. As a reminder, an application
for a Conditional Use Permit to allow auto/fleet sales can be made by any property owner in
the District. It is not limited to the Credit Union. Car sales lots are generally not desired in a
Central Business District which is typically associated with higher density retail sales and
service based businesses. The question arises whether increasing the number of cars allowed
for sale from two to five will have an impact on Columbia Heights' Central Business District.
Co~nrehgnsive Pla~t:
The City Comprehensive Plan designates this area for fhture commercial development and as
an area of special plauning interest. The commercial designation is designed to
accommodate retail sales, offices, service businesses (no outdoor storage or significant track
traffic, compatible with a retail or office environmerit). The Plan also states that the City
should continue fo promote the long-term evolution of the 40a Avenue corridor to
commercial as opposed to residential. The pwposal does not seem to impact the goals and
objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
Alternate il!rot~on.~ :
Move to 'direct staff to initiate the necessary process for the zoning text amendment to allow
five for sale vehicles to be displayed at any time. -or-
Move to deny the request as it has beene.determined that allowing the display of five for sale
vehicles will have a deuqmental impact on the Central Business Dim'ict.