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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 8, 2000 Page 3 Council Business. continued Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Hoffman, to AUTHORIZE STAFF TO CONTRACT WITH PAULSON AND CLARK IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,750, HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,000, WITH INGRAHAM AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,150. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. City Planner Cary Teague presented the Houwman Architects/Mir Ali - Nonconforming Use Permit, 5 ft. height variance, and site plan review. This item was continued from the January 25 Council meeting to allow for the applicant to respond to several issues. The project involves construction of a 50 unit apartment complex with underground parking at 219 Old Hwy 8 NW. The site currently contains a 22 unit apartment building which contains non-conformities. Ali intends to address the non-conformities by constructing two/II stall enclosed garages, installing perimeter parking, and striping off- street parking stalls. The site's geographies and the 150 ft. setback requirement from Jones Lake are the reasons for the 5 ft. height variance needed to provide underground parking. The Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is requiring a NURP Pond to filter run off before draining into Jones Lake, and final RCWD approval is still pending. Ali has recommended exterior changes such as brick, vinyl siding, and a pitch roof. Being that this is the first time Council has had opportunity to review these modifications, staff recommends the item be continued to the February 22 Council meeting. Samuelson asked if the landscape plan has been reviewed by staff.. Teague said the City Forester assisted in development of the plan for both the existing and proposed buildings. Teague confinned the number of parking stalls is adequate for the number of rental units. Samuelson noted the number ofthree bedroom units and asked if playground equipment is included in the proposal. Teague said at this time, no playground equipment is proposed. Fulton said the nearest park is Totem Pole which located on the other side of Old Hwy 8. Because Gunderman has received over 22 calls from residents noting opposition to this project, he made the following motion. Motion by Gunderman, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION DENYING VN-326, NC-116 AND LP-360. Motion died due to lack of second. Larson said Ali has addressed concerns relating to exterior design, however, concrete plans illustrating landscape and playground areas are needed. Moore~Sykes appreciated Ali's willingness to work with Council, and would like to continue the dialogue. Orv Krause, 1252 12t1. Ave. NW, asked if the new roof design will affect the variance and setback requirements. Teague acknowledged the new design may increase the roof line by two feet requiring a 7 ft. height variance. Krause said New Brighton currently has 35 apartment buildings comprising 2,800 rental units with a population of 8,000 which is one-third of the City's population. Krause believes this project will exacerbate an already crowded population at Bel Air School and greatly impact the quality of education. Krause feels the City needs to take a serious look at creating a disproportionate number of rental units. Krause supports establishing a moratorium on apartment buildings until a study can be performed on their effects to schools, police, public services, and general conditions. Council Business Park Planning Contracts Report 00-037 Houwman/ Ali 219 Old Hwy 8 Variance, Special Use Permit and Site Plan Report 00-038