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Council Meeting Minutes July 23, 1985 I 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Motion by Janecek, seconded by Blomquist, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS OF FACT AND APPROVING THE VACA- TION OF A PORTION OF CLEVELAND AVENUE SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT OVER THE WESTERLY FIFTEEN FEET. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Council Business Krueger reviewed the staff report concerning a request to resume use of a building and site which has been vacant in excess of six months and contains existing Type IV non-conformities, noting the Planning Commission recommended approval. Krueger stated the applicant and architect were present for a presentation. Norm Wells, architect for the American Legion Post 513, introduced John Hearne, Legion Commander. and Joe Kilian, Manager of the Ameri can Legi on in St. Anthony. I Wells requested the recycling of the building for a long-term use and reviewed plans with the council, stating the building would include a facility for a club room for members only, and a bingo area and restaurant that would be open to the public. Wells noted that, although they are not shown on the site plan, five flag poles would be installed in the 30-foot buffer area along Old Highway 8. Harcus asked if there were plans to stripe the parking lot; Wells responded the parking lot would be striped for 108 parking spaces. which is reasonable for the proposed use of the building. Wells further stated that the 55-foot curb cut on Old Highway 8 will be reduced to 32 feet. in accordance with Ramsey County's requirements. and that Ninth Avenue will be protected with a three-foot high berm and 38 Black Hill spruces. In response to Blomquist's inquiry about the location of the flag poles. Wells responded they would be tied in with the landscaping. Benke asked if the rear west door on the northwest corner was to be used as an emergency exit or for public use; Wells responded it was an emergency exit according to the City's code. but the door could be moved to the north to direct noise away from homes. per Benke's concern. I In response to Benke's inquiry about the users of the building. Hearne stated they would be from St. Anthony and New Brighton (20% of their members). with Columbia Heights members (who do not have a facility of their own) possibly using the facility in the future. B.enke asked if a joint-parking agreement had been reached with J&B Auto; Wells stated they were working on such an agreement. Page Four Council Business NC-73. American Legion Post 513 \ Report 85-206 Resolution 85-71