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254007 , OR161NAL TO CITY CLBRK �4��/� 4 CITY OF ST. PAUL FOLENCIL NO. � OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK --... CQUNCIL R�SOLUTION—GENERAL FORM COMM18510NE � / ' ATF ,\J RBSOLVED, That Northwestern Bell Telephone Company be and hereby is granted a permit to construct an addition to an existi�g telephone building in an "A" Residence District on property located on the southwest corner of South Fairview and Juliet Av�nues, more particularly described as; Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Juliet Place; subject to the condition that said applicant-permittee, and its successors and assigns, shall make due compliance with � 1 applicable proviaions of municip�l ordinance�, state a t__ ! ;� �'- statutes and rules and regutlations of p�blic authorities 'z G � 7 _.__ � _ . - f�-- having cognizance. ,, _. , MAy l Z t971 COUNCILMEN Adopted by the Council 19— Yeas Nays Butler A �� 19— Carlson Levine �n Favor Meredith Sprafka ✓ ayor � A gainst Mr. President, 1v�cCarty MAY 1 5 197� PUBLISHED �� , , BOARD OF ZONING, CITY OF ST. PAUL 1010 COMMERCE BUILDING � ST. PAUL,MINNESOTA 55101 • PHONE: 223-4151 �3�'� '�' , ' _�� d a$��`� � �, .� . m��,�.��; `�� o� � _ April 27, 1971 � a� � � � �� ,� 5��'7 _ �e�� , 2 . b w��r�� t � F. .`. �1 r,;��$��A p• �� a, � �� a . .�� r„ , � ,� � �� x � � � � � �c �� - �,� �� .� ��`�'� � ��''��s is written in response to the appeal of the Northwestern nell Telephone Company to permit an addition to an existing telephone building in an "A" Residence District on property located on the southwest corner of South Fairview and Juliet Avenues. This property is further described as: Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Juliet Place. This matter was first heard on March 4, 1971, as a proposed amendment at which time the Zoning Administrator indicated that the Telephone Company's proposed expansion could be accomplished without a rezoning by appealing under Section 64.03 (g) of the Zoning Code, which states that the City Council can authorize the construction of a utilities building in any zoning district. The Zoning Administrator judged that section to still be valid even though the 1965 State Enabling Legislation invalidated other appeals sections of the Code. At this hearing, the Board discussed the proposed plans with Telephone Company representatives and agreed to hear the matter as an appeal. This matter was heard as an appeal at the April 1, 1971, Board of Zoning meeting, at which time the staff reviewed the written staff report. The Board discussed the proposed expansion with Telephone Company representatives. The possibility of providing internal parking for employees under the proposed structure was discussed. Subsequently, a motion was heard to recommend approval. The motion was seconded and passed by a vote of 5-0. Very truly yours, �,: � �� PETER J. M�iETTA Secretary, Board of Zoning PJM:g a f PLR ,�-,;•_' � ; �"�,r , Z. F. ��7138 � >'` "'.��" O � � - . i��' �D� 3 ,i�z '71 NOrtl'riN�S'b�l'11 Bell 70 Wesf 4th Street St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Phone �612) 222-4211 March 10, 1971 The Honorable Mayor and City Council % City Clerk Room 386 City Hall and Courthouse The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company located at 70 W. 4th St. St. Paul , Minnesota, telephone number 221-5955, is submitting this zoning appeal for your consideration. The legal description of the property is: 1822 Juliet - Lot 1 - Block 2 - Juliet Place 1826 Juliet - Lot 2 - Block 2 - Juliet Place The property is located on the South-West corner of South Fairview Avenue and Juliet Avenue. At the present time there are two houses on the property owned by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. This property is to be used for a proposed building addition to the existing telephone exchange building abutting South of the property. This appeal is made under Legislative Code, Chapter 6403, paragraph G. The new building addition will have brick facing, tile roof, and copper overhang, and will be designed to be compatible with the existing structure. The building addition will house telephone equipment to serve that area of St. Paul , and will not involve large numbers of employees or create parking problems. The average number of employees working in the building will be about six. . . n Z�NtNG �ILE ��-� Dist 'ct Manager - Customer Relations � BOARD OF ZONING REPORT AND ACTION April 1, 1971 � T'lat Map�_� ��18 ^ ' Acting under Legislative Code Chapter 60 thru 64 _ passed August 22, 1922, as amended to January 27, 1971. 7138 7115 ' I� - ' . � ! "`; i;r�:'1L� . Northwestern Bell Telephone Company 4620 103 � " _„''. . •. � -.- . .'i:J . �a ymendment � APper�l 0 `�ermit � Other X-L011 , , ,; Permit an addition to an existing telephone � ' building in an "A" Residence District � • i '��.I,"1 i."irJ , Southwest corner of South Fairview and Juliet Avenues ` [ I P'I'I�;d . . ;.1��•l�,�i ��LJI.�? . Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Juliet Place � - F':�.�;;!.'��T ��11i;1C;� '�A" Residence -" °" ° "' 1'�'i �,cnin�± Cc�de Chapters 64 Section: .03 Parat?ranh. , a.�,.�d. ° � � ��`t'��E�F� l.r�VES'I`1;AT'ION & f��PORT� Dates 3/26/71 3ys PLR A. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The Zoning Administrator judged that the legal opinion of 3/6/68 which held invalid certain appeal sections of the Zoning Code which provide for extensions of use did not invalidate Section 64.03(g) which grants Council the power to allow by appeal a utilities building in any district. B. HISTORY: Two appeals to enlarge the telephone building on the adjoining property were granted by the City Council i.n 1926 and in 1961. A petition to rezone this property was withdrawn on 3/25/71 after it was decided to request authorization to expand telephone company facilities on this site by means of appeal. C. PROPOSAL: The Northwestern Bell Telephone Company proposes to construct an addition to the existing building on the property under consideration. D. PRESENT STANDARD: Utility buildings such as the type proposed are not automatically authorized in a residential district. E. VARIANCE: The appellant is requesting a variance from the limitations imposed by the Zoning Code as to the type of land use permitted. �. AREA ZONING: This and the surrounding area is zoned "A" Residence. G. SITE CONDITIONS: The site is developed with two single-family residences fronting on Juliet Avenue. H. AREA CONDITIONS: The surrounding area is developed with single-family residences except for the existing telephone building. Fairview Avenue is a collector street with a high traffic count. 9. BOARD ACTION: To Recomnend � Approval � Denial Council Letter Dated : Moved by ; McPartlin Yeas Nays 4/27/71 X Ames - Ch. Date of Seconded by: Mansur x Cochrane Hearing: X McPartlin Secretary's remarks: Maietta 4/29/71 X Mansur Council Action: X Benshoof Dooley Date: Prifrel 1, ; ' � , t � � I I �O,O Q�O O O� O O C7 O O O O O O O O Q O O O O�O O O O O O O,��O C� `� , � � J EFFE R SON w , 0000�o�0000 ¢ � 00000 � 000 0000000c0000!oo o �� _ � � -� -.- -T �-- � I (.� � j I � ( i ! 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I + � . �� '�� '�r i � � r � �/ � � � w I�r � r r� �� +� ��. vi � IC� !�. �� a Q�, ' � � ' O 0 0 0 �, � � o �Z�� ,2 ,�a • � � � �� ,�'�;��i�� i coMM�►RcrA� � ♦ • �F ., r, ., J�, �,��. �, n �l rl J', � ��_��;�-BiVT: Northwe'stern Be11 Telephone Company LEG�RlD Permit an addition to the nt�' ��U�� U��' existing telephone building �~'VD U��"� Pi�ESENT ZQ(�,��(�G : in an "A" Reside�nce District � -Q(yf� FEIMILY "A" Res id ence 'Q 'i�W 0 F/1 Ui I LY ' �, THf tCE F/1MIL_Y PETi�'IOP� SIGN�F�S� � FOUR FAMILY FILE No. 7138 O A nMULTI- FAh�ILY COMMCF�ClAL ' �� n I�`JQUS'ff31/�L . NORTW � �t. t��etl Pir�nninr� �R�c�r�7 . Dhta ��s��, �//,%%%%'�i Pi�OPER`f Y IN C�U�STlOi� MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE BQARD OF ZONING on Thursday, April 1, 1971, at 2:00 P,Z4� PRES�NT: rlrse Cochrane, Messrso Ames, Benshoof, McPartLia, and r?ansur of the Bo�rd; and Messrs. Brown and Rosetter, and Mrso Frantzen o� the sCaff. NORTHWESTERN BEI� TELEPHONE CQ�iPANY: An �ppeal to pern►it an addition to an existing telephone building in an "A" Residence Distri.ct on property located on the southwest corner of South Fairview and Juliet Avenues. I�ro Rosetter pointed out thst this proposal had prevfously been on file as e petition to rezone. Itowever, st a former 2oning Board meeting it was decided that th� rezoning petition should be withdrawn and fr�Ilowed by an appeal ta permit this use. Mr. Ames noted that u�ader ?,oni.ng Code Chapter 64.03 (g� there is a provision to permit a puolic utiLity building in any zoning district, thereby constituting a valid appeal, Mr. Ames read the appropri�te paragr�ph. Mr. Rosetter su�mmarized the staff report, a part of the file, stating that utility buildings such ms tha.s one sre not automaticaLly authorized in a residential distr�ct. The surrounding area is developed with single-family residences eKcept for the existi.ig telephone building. Fairvfew Avenue is a collector street with a high traffic counto At aresent, two residences stand on �:he lots proposed to be used for this �ddition. The appell�ant has submitted a site plan, and they do nat tlave any pla�n� giving a rendition of what the proposed building would lootc like. Mre Rosetter suggested t:t.at peri�aps the xoard would pref�r � condition that the building be significant�.y similar to the architectur� of what is presently there. Another possible condition that would alleviate some of the parking problems in the area would be far the appell.ant Co install a 6-car parkin� Lot as it appears there would ta� room for one on the property. Mr. Ames pointed out that at tk�e March 4, 1971, meeCing one lady appeared on this matter, obviously opposed to �ny parking lot installatfon on the land. She indicated at that publfc hearing tlx�t she is neti opposed to an addition to the existing building, as long as the zoning wouYd �emain "A" Residence. Mr, Brown. of the staff explei�ted tl�at teleghone �r�ciuiries have come inCo the staff's office noting opp�sir.ion to s parking lot. Representing the appeal eaas Mro Co Vo Linci, who noted that most of tt�e time the maximum number of cars at the present builditag is s�x. There is room in the back of the existing buxlding for paricing. �-$- � ^ f :JORTHLJESTERN BELL TELEPHONE CCkIPANY (4/1/71) (Continued): Mrs. Cochrane asked if it would be possible to integrate underground parking into the proposed buildin�. Mro Lind agreed that her idea is a possibility but that the telephone company doesn't have any building plans es yete The building is proposed to be constructed in 197?.. N:rse Cochrane noted that the grade of the sfte is above the street almost to the exteat that a car could be driven in quite easily. Mr. Ames said that with the six momths or so of inclement weather that Minnesota faces, he feels the underground parking suggestioa ia noteworthy. Mr. Lind agreed they will keep that snggestion in mind. Mr. McPartlin moved for approval of the varfance. The motion was seconded by Mr, Mansur, and carried unanimously. Submitted by: Paul L� Rosetter Robert La Ames, Chairman -9- . ` City Clerk 1 386 Court House � .�� Q CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 113 Courf House 55102 April 16, 1971 File X1030, Page You are hereby notified that a public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall and Court House in the City of St. Paul at 10:00 a.m. on April 29, 1971 on the appeal of the Piorthwe$tern Bell Telephone Company to permit an addition to existing telephone building in an "A" Residence District on the property described as follows: Lots 1 and 2, Block 2, Juliet Place. The property is located on the southwest corner of South Fairview and Juliet Avenues. For further information, contact the Plannin� Board, Room 1010 Commerce Building or telephoae 223-4151. To comply with the City Charter, the Department of Finance is charged with informing you of this public hearing. If you have any questiona, it is recc�mnended that you attend this public hearing to afford you the opportunity to make your views, both pro and con, known to the CiCy Council. RO5ALIE L. BUTLER Coaanissioaer of Finance O