HomeMy WebLinkAboutRequest for outside temp parking November 26, 2002
City of Orono
PO Box 66
Crystal Bay, MN 55323
ATTN: Mr. Michael Gaffron
RE: Western Steel
2687 Wayzata Boulevard
Orono, MN
Mr. Gaffron,
I am in receipt of your letter dated November 21, 2002. The scenario you have laid out
based on your request for temporary outside parking as granted by city council is contrary
to direction provided at the meeting on November 12, 2002. During the meeting granting
immediate temporary outside parking, city council stated the local fire chief would notify
us of preferred parking layout to minimize conflict during an emergency. To date we
have not been contacted by the city with this information. We will be most
accommodating when the information is provided.
Until such time, Western Steel will park outside in an area they believe is out of the way
of emergency vehicles.
Sprinkler system installation progress will continue. Drawings will be submitted to the
city for approval.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,November 12,2002
7:00 o'clock p.m.
PARK COMMISSION COMMENTS—Continued
Bouchard indicated that the Commission is looking forward to the pull tab public hearing
scheduled for November 25,2002.
Murphy asked if the Park Commission was prepared to make its case at the public hearing as to
why,they want these funds. Especially, in light of Council Member Sansevere's hesitation to take
funds from the kids.
Bouchard pointed out that the Mound Hockey Association had already pulled out of the pull tab
operation and the only participant left was the MS Society.
White noted that the MS Society recently donated$2,000 for Parks.
On behalf of the Park Commission, Bouchard requested the City Council give consideration to a
location for an outdoor rink in Orono.
Mayor Peterson stated that the Park Commission and City Council would be scheduling a work
session within the next month.
PLANNING COMNIISSION COMMENTS-Sandy Smith,Representative
Chair Smith had nothing to report,however,indicated she would stay for questions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Larry Palm, of Ace Properties, owner of the Western Steel Building, stated that building inspector
Lyle Oman required they install sprinklers in the building for fire safety. In the interim, while
Palm collects bids, Oman suggested they leave the trucks, with acetylene tanks, outside to avoid
risk of fire. Mr. Palm indicated that, while he would try to collect the bids and move the process
along as soon as possible, he would need at least a 60-day window to park the trucks outside. He
indicated that he had the underground proposal on his desk and was awaiting the sprinkler
proposal.
Mayor Peterson asked staff how Mr.Palm could be allowed to park the vehicles outside.
Barrett indicated that the City could grant Western Steel the opportunity to park their trucks outside
based on Oman's recommendation.
Gaffron suggested that the City speak to the Fire Marshal about where to temporarily park the
trucks outside and amend the CUP to allow the outside storage of vehicles for a specific amount of
time.
Murphy stated that it seemed like a pretty clear-cut case,the trucks need to be removed. _
White encouraged Mr. Palm to relay to Western Steel the City's concern that the fenced yard be
locked in order to avoid vandalism problems to the vehicles.
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MINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Monday,November 12,2002
7:00 o'clock p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS—Continued
Gaffron stated that he would talk to Fire Marshal Meyer, and suggested Mr.Palm obtain a site plan
from Western showing where the trucks would be parked. He stated that the Council could
temporarily allow the outside storage on this emergency basis. He could bring back a
recommendation to the Council at the next meeting,with a resolution, that temporarily amends the
existing CUP.
Mr. Palm stated that, in reality, once he obtains a set of drawings from the contractor he needs to
submit those to the City for approval,and then the installation process would begin, and additional
permits would need to be pulled.
Barrett suggested Council make two motions, one to amend the CUP granting the immediate right
to park the trucks outside, and the other to direct staff to bring back the revised resolution.
Mayor Peterson moved,Murphy seconded,to amend the CUP to allow Western Steel to park
the vehicles outside effective immediately on a temporary basis.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0.
Murphy moved,Mayor Peterson seconded,to direct staff to follow-up with building inspector
Oman and the Fire Marshall to get the process in place and amend the Resolution to allow
Western Steel to park their trucks outside. VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
*4. #02-2823 RON CLOUD,3460 NORTH SHORE DRIVE,VARIANCES-RESOLUTION
NO.4889
Mr. Cloud stated that he would have the shed removed this weekend, however would not
likely have the blacktop removals finished until spring and questioned if he could obtain
permits once the shed was removed.
Gaffron indicated that would be acceptable.
Murphy moved, White seconded, to approve and adopt RESOLUTION NO. 4889, a
Resolution granting variances for side yard setback, hardcover in 75-250' setback
zone, average lakeshore setback, and lot coverage by structures to replace an existing
deck to the lakeside of the residence located at 3460 North Shore Drive, subject to the
conditions contained with in the Resolution.VOTE: Ayes 3,Nays 0.
5. #02-2843 PROFESSIONAL PROPERTIES OF ORONO, 2765 KELLEY PARKWAY -
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL-RESOLUTION NO.4890
Gaffron explained that on October 21 the Planning Commission recommended approval of the
General Development Plan for the proposed medical/dental office after reviewing the most recent
plan sheets. The application this evening requires consideration and potential final action subject
to a small number of remaining issues being suitably resolved.
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