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~I I I Council Meeting Minutes November 26, 1996 Page 3 Council Business. continued The petition requests the following measures: 1) Close off 16th Ave. where it joins Silver Ln; 2) install both northbound and southbound stop signs on 16th Ave. at the intersections of 1st St., 2nd St. and 3rd St.; 3) repaint faded double yellow line in the center of 16th Ave. and add painted pedestrian crosswalks; 4) construct bicycle lane on 16th Ave. extending from Hansen Park to Silver Ln; 5) more police presence on 16th Ave. to enforce speed limits and deter dumping and loitering at vacant lot; 6) install a street light on 16th Ave. curve to discourage dumping and loitering at vacant lot; and 7) install "No Right Turn on Red" sign on Silver Lake Rd. and Silver Ln. traffic signal to discourage "cut-through" traffic on Silver Ln. and 16th Ave. A letter was sent to each individual signing the petition stating the issue will be discussed tonight. Staff recommends Council receive the petition and direct staff to hold a public meeting with the residents. Proper suggested the meeting be held in January. Benke noted previous discussions regarding traffic concerns on 3rd St., and asked if the Public Safety Commission (PSC) has had opportunity to address creation of a city-wide traffic study. Proper said the PSC has not yet reviewed the issue, but he has compiled a list of neighborhoods noting concerns. PSC Council liaison Samuelson said the issue could be discussed at the December PSC meeting. Benke feels the issue has been percolating throughout the City and a comprehensive review should be initiated. Joan Elwell, 42 - 16th Ave. SW, appreciates staff efforts and looks forward to the neighborhood meeting in January. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to RECEIVE THE PETITION AND DIRECT THE PUBLIC WORKS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING WITH RESIDENTS OF 16TH AVE. SW TO DISCUSS TRAFFIC PROBLEMS AND FORMULATE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. City Planner Erny Mattila presented a special use permit to construct a 40 million gallon finished water reservoir on the City of Minneapolis (Mpls) reservoir site. The site was much smaller than originally thought, and the square footage of the existing and proposed structures exceed R-l district 30 % Floor Area Ratio (FAR) by 4 %. Mpls could only reduce the reservoir size by 5 million gallons without losing its effectiveness. The reservoir would now be setback an additional 7 ft. from the west property line (Stinson Blvd.) at a total setback of 37 ft., and setback an additional 40 ft. from the north property line (Sth St.) at a total setback of 203 ft. This reduction reduces the FAR from 34% to 33%. The Planning Commission recommends a PAR variance based on the fact the reservoir would be covered with earth and would not generate significant traffic. City Attorney Charlie LeFevere felt increasing the FAR to 3S% would allow the reservoir, but still place limits on the size of public service structures. The amendment would allow public service structures to exceed the FAR by 3 %. The intent of the FAR is to ensure residential lots have ample yard, conversely, public service structures do not generate significant activity and would not need large yards. Such structures are public necessity whose sole function is to serve a public need. Staff recommends that if Council approves the special use permit, it be conditional on the zoning ordinance being amended to allow 35% PAR for public service structures. Council Business 16th Ave. Traffic Report 96-251 Mpls Waterworks Reservoir Report 96-253