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255048 � • o�stn.i co cit,c��tt � . ORDINANCE �5��.�g COUNCIL FILE NO PRESENTED BY f � � °� ORDINANCE NO� An ordinalnce amen�.ng the Zoning Code, Chapters 60 to 64, inclusive, of the SaiAt Paul Legislative Code, pertainiag to Use Districts, Height Districts and Rezoning of certain properties in the City of Saint Paul, as a�ended. THE COUNCIL 4F THE GITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. That the Zoning Code� Chapters 60 to 64, inclusire, of the Saint Paul Legislative Code, pertaining to Use Districts, Height Districts, and Razoning of certain properties ifl the City of Saint Paul, as anended, be and the sa�e is �ereby f�rther ame�ded so as to rezone the foilo�ring described property front "B•' Rasidence to Light Ind�stry, to wit: The xest one-}�alf {1/2) of Lot 28, except railroad, and except part aorth of railroad, and the nort.�. 390 feet of the west one-ha�f (1/2) of Lot 41, Ccttage Ho�es. sit�tste on property located on the east side of Arundel Street betxeen West Maryland Avenue and the l�orthern Pacific Railway Conpanr in the City of Saint Paul. Section 2. This=:-;ord,inance sha21 take effect and be in force thirty (3�) days from and after its passage, approval and p�blication. � ,` , �.�� _ _ _ �; ,` � � �` ; �. ;' � f i� � €Y �1 ��" ,�i: ., . . ..�� . � �. ... : ..�. . .,. � �, r ., �..- . .. � �. ;.� , '... ,. •� � !�'�y; �i.7 tf``?'� . � ��, � AU 6 6 1971 Yeas Councilmen Nays Passed by the Councit �tt�ler C'�arhsvYi��-u��--�C—� � � � n Favor � � Sprafka G � Against Tedeaco Mr. President (McCarty) Appro �� At es • ity Clerk aqor �� Form approved Corpor�;�ion Counsel By PUBLISHED AU6 141971 � ... .. . . _. . . ... . . .... - � -�•� . �, . .. ., ., .. .. .. -. -. -: �t - . _ . _. ��a[ i � . ! • . .. .. ' . . i ORDINANCE 255� 48 COUNqI HLE NO PRESENTED BY ORDtNANCE NO l�at ord�aa�+ce azeadin the Eouint Cod�, Chaptsrs 6� to 64, inclns�ns sf th� Saiat Ps�l L�gi3latirre C�ide, est�sisg to �fse gistr�.cts, Heigh� Dist�cts sad Raso�ing �f �er�aia properties iu ths Cit7r of Safst Pa,ui, sa aaeadsd. THB G,t#UNCIL OF ?HB CIZ'Y OF SAINt PAUL D�ES 4RDAINs Sactioa 1. 1'hst tha Zssin� �ode, Chapters 60 to 6i, i�c2nsir�, of the Saint Paai Legislative Cods, perta#uisg �o Use Matricts, �ieight Districts, snd Resoaiag o€ c�rtifn propertf.e� ia t1�e CitT of Ssiat P�1, as a�snded� be aa� the sa�e isrher�bY fart��r aasaded so as to resam� the foilo�rfas describad propertr fr+� "B" Rs�id�acs to Light Ind�sts�r, to �rilt ?ke rest �ne-half (1�►2� of Lvt Z8, azeept rail�roa�l, sad e�ecepx part no�rttb► of railroad, and the �e►r� 390 fest af the west oat-haFf (3/2) of Lot 4I, Cotts=e Hoses. situit� ayt p�ropertp lo�atsd os the ea�t side of A�ceddei StraeL be�rr�ea Xeat 1(�syla�sd A�esge and the North�rn Pacific Raiixa� Coapssp ia the Cit7r of Saiat Panl, Sectio� 2. 1'his�ordinance sha21 tal�e �ffact aad be ia force thirtT (SO) da�rs fro� aad aftsr its passage, agpro�ntl asd pnbl�cstioa, AU6 6197, Yeaa Councilmen Nayg Paesed by the Coun �er �°0� T*� Favor I�e� � U ro�;nst Sprafka Mr. President (McCaxty) ApPrnved• �6 6.��1 Att�t: � City Clerk or �� 'orm a�prov�ed Corpor�tiA►n C,ouneel By __ ; � Page 1 of 2 . . , , + " - , CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA , ' PETITION TO AMEND CHAPTER� 60 thru 64 OF THE LEGISLATIVE (ZONING) CODE Note: The signer should appraise himself of the uses permitted under the new classi- fication before signing this petition. For further information about the rezoning of property, call the Board of Zoning Office at 223-4151. (Please type or print) Date: October 28� 1970 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL c/o the City Clerk, Room 386 City Ha11 City of Saint Paul, Minnesota Pursuant to Section 64.06 of the Legislative Code, we, the undersigned owners of two-thirds of the several descriptions of real estate situated within 100 feet of the real estate affected, hereby acquiesce; and we, the owners of 50% or more of the f rontage to be reclassified, petition your Honorable Body to rezone the follow- ing described property; (legal description and street address) The West 1�2 of Lot 28� except railroad� and except Part North of railroad, and North 390 feet of West 1�2 of Lot �+1, Cottage Homes, Ramsey County, Minnesota. from B Residenta.al District to Li�ht Industrial District, for the purpose of installing, constructing and/or operating the following; (describe briefly the proposed facility) Northern. States Power Company 115113.8 kv Substation RECORD OWNER SIGNATU PaZAT�f BLOCK ADDITION Subject Property: Q� Martin Paulat and �i�^��'I — Cotta e Homes Di�nna L. Paulat �� " " " Fredrick C. Hewins 8 �+l Cotta e Homes ,. .., . Anthon E. Merkl 28 41 — Cotta e Homes John I Merkl ' " " " .G e ,T �� Be d A Merkl " " " Apartment Properties of Mi esota I c � 2. �+0 C SeePa, e2 ,�Q-fl�--��`' Burli ton No ern .v:r_ �eCQ Es,i �e 2 es ,r ir rr rr rr � Northern States Power //� Com an • • .�G�� 8 41 - Cotta e Homes Director, lar�� Pr^cur?ment ., U. ti,r � ��/� State of Minnesota ( x� •� ■ County of Ramsey � ss ,� ` �i� � Norman d. Berger being first duly sworn, deposes and states that he is the person who circulated the within petition consisting of 1 page�; that the parties described above are the owners respectively of the lots placed � immediately following each name; that this petition was signed by each of said a owners in the presence of this affiant, and that the signatures above are the true � and correct signatures of each and all of the parties so described. � Subscribed and sworn to before me this 16th day of �cember t-�� • � � � Address: �+l Nicolle Mall . Telephone No. 330-5950 Notary Public, County, Minn. My commission e r�sn10-2-7�+ Approved as to form 1/4/65 �AViJ ', ~;St,cl� Office of the Corporation Counsel ,�� /�'�¢5`;;.. �Votary Public, H�nr,ep�n Gounty, M' - 1. � � � � 4ZO G � F�L E � �s� z• ,�.� ,. s : Jl�y C�mrr�ss.n Exp;res Qcta 2, 1 >. ��`: - . . �� . �6NG F1LE =�.C,� ,�E , ;��`' . � ` , • Pa,ge 2 of 2 ' ', , � � ' CITY OF SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA � '', � PETIT�ON TO AMEND CHAPTERS 60 thru 64 OF THE LEGISLATIVE (ZONING) CODE No�e: ' The signer should appraise himself of the uses permitted under the new classi- fication before signing this petition. For further information about the rezoning of property, call the Board of Zoning Office at 223-4151. (Please type or print) ' ' Date; October 28, 1970 TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL c/o the City Clerk, Room 386 City Hal�l � City of Saint Paul, Minnesota Pursuant to Section 64.06 of the Legislative Code, we, the undersigned owners of two-thirds of the several descriptions of real estate situated within 100 feet of the real estate affected, hereby acquiesce; and we, the owners of 50� or more of the f rontag�e to be reclassified, petition your Honorable Body to rezone the follow- ing described property; (legal description and street address) The West 1�2 of Lot 28� except railroad� and except Part North of railroad, and North 390 feet of West ll2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes� Ramsey County� Minr.esot«. from B Residential District to Li�ht Ii�.dustrial District, for the purpose of installing, constructing and/or operating the following; (describe briefly the proposed facility) Northern States Power Company 115�13.8 kv Substation RECORD OWNER SIGNATURE Pa tr�of B�CK ADDITION Subject Property; Mar�i�. Paulat and — Cotta e ::ar.:es Di anna L:, Paulat +� o� �� Fredrick C,. Hewins 28 41 Cotta e 3omes ! n Anthon E. Merkl 28 41 — Cotta e Homes John I Merkl " " �� ;� �� Be d A Mer '' " �� Apartment Properties o Mi s I � , , -0-��. �-ar i �on No e 2 _ - - e n n ir ir Northern St�tes Power Stato of Minnosota ( County of RAmsey ( es _ Norman J. Ber�er being firat duly aworn, deposos and statos thAt ho �s th� per:�on wbo circulatod the within petition consiating of 1 pu��; �I�at tl�u {>arties describQd above are the owners respeetively of the ots placed immediat.�ly following es�ch name; that this petition was signed by each of sAid ��w•nvrs in chc presonco oY this eYiiant, and that the signatures above are the true .�:rt c��rr. ��t r.i�naturos of oacb and all ot the parties so deacribod. ��,t� .rr•it��,i and sworn to bvfore me �, ct�is 16th day of 7�cember /��r-�/ ' � Address; �+14 collet all Telephone No. 33�-595� Notary Public, County, �dinp. My commission e ires 10-2-7�+ Approved as to form 1/4/G5 DAVID 1. FlSNER Office of the Corporation Couasel FGI' 1�5/65, �. p��y pubiic, Hennepin CouMy, Mirtn. �; � � t y�r�,'` ,My, Commission Expires Oct, 2+ 1974 . � � � rf�,.'1 //�/ r Y Y E V � `�� i�� ' . ..� �l\��: . . 4. _ • ., . �, ... � . , ` The West 1/2 of Lot 28, except Railroad, and except part. North of Railroad, and 'North 390 feet' of West 1/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes . The ST. PAUL ABSTRACT AND ,TZTLE "GUARANTEE COMPANY does hereby certify that from an examination. of the records in the Real Estate Division in the office of the Register of Deeds and/or Registrar of Titles, in and for the County of Ramsey and State of Minnesota it appears that the apparent record owner or owners of the property within a radius of 100 feet of the above property are as follows : 1. That part west of Arundel Street and Southerly of Northern Pacific Railway right-of-way of Lot 29, Cot,tage Homes � Apparent record owners: Fred J. Paulat and Ruth Paulat, as joint tenants and not as tenants in common ----T----- ----- - 2 . The East l/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes, and' the East 1/2 of Lot 28, Cottage Homes So�Jh�'of''`Railroadia��gh�-o� t�ay�i' � Apparent :Yecord awners:; Frederick G. Hewins and Pauline E. : , Newins; husband and wife , -- ---------�------ � ' 3. `r Lot 41. except the Narth 39U fret th�•rcof. Cotti►�;e Hc�m�s Apparent record owners: Anthony E. Merk1, John I. Merk1, 3oseph ' G: Merkl, and B�rnar�d A. MeYkl. 4. Lot 40, Cottage Homes, except ,fhe Nor.th 200 feet thereof. Apparent record owners: Apartment Properties of Minnesota, Inc. . {Minnesota Corporation) 5. The North 200 feet of Lot 40, Cottage Homes, except right-of-way of Northern Pacific Railway Company, and except the East 60 feet thereof taken for Arunde l S tree t Apparent record owners: Mar Del, Inc.�, .(Minnesota C�orporation) 6. A 150 foot railroad right-•of-way through Lots 29 and 28, Cottage Homes Apparent recoxd owner: Burlington-Northern. . . . . - � . . ..r� �� r�� . . � . . � . Taxes and Judgments not examined. , Witness the signature of an �authorize+d officer of the said. Company , this 1_ 9thT,_day of Oatober A.D. 1970 at 8 o'clock A. M. ST. PAUL �ABSTRACT AND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY . BY �/��!r� �-� L�� - /� _ :f An A t ze �--�.�...��.�,.� . ,, � �r � k t r � 'PP"� F � � . . ��{d W a � ,a� �:e.�; cs . � �,r, �,:� _.1L..._.. For : Northern States Power; Gompany , • 414 Nicollet Avenue �� ` ,., y Minneapolis', Minn. . Attnt Norman Bur �� Z�N��IG ��L� '��,� r � , _ ...._ g6ARD OF ZONING REPORT AND ACTION April 15, 1971 , ?'lat "�1ap �k31 � � � � A.cting under Legislative Code Chapter 60 thru 64 passed August 22, 1922, as amended to January 27, 1971. 715� 7108 �. �.;'; ;.,1 :r,'1 � ''> P,�,'1f� . Northern States Power Company .. -�.!1:»'r : `"�':I'7"1 . �.� hmendment � A.ppeal ❑ Permit � Other X-1006 ;; - ,�K,;;;;;?; , Rezone from "B" Residence to Light Industry to construct a sub-station , ;.'��;,,,.; o ..,: East side of Arundel Street between West r 7 �, Maryland Avenue and the NP Railway Right-of-Way . .. ;,.,. ;,:.,:..��<...��r..,.r , West 1/2 of Lot 28, except the railroad, and except part north of the railroad, and north 390 feet of west 1/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes Addition _ � ��<�.s�;�� „�r��ra�,� "B" Residence � '';�'�':>, ,.i1': 'l'� ;';cnin� Cade �hapter3 64 Section: .06 F'ara�raph: �� T�'�E�}� ltdVES";IGATION � R�P�JRT; Datea 4/8/71 By; PLR A. SUFFICIENCY: In a letter dated April 2, 1971, the Commissioner of Finance declared the petition sufficient with the owners of 7 of a possible 7 (100%) tracts having signed the petition. B. HISTORY: A petition to rezone this site received a recommendation for denial from the Board of Zoning on February 4, 1971. That petition was withdrawn on February 24, 1971, before it was heard by the City Council. C. PKOPOSED USE: To construct an electrical power sub-station. D. FRONTAGE AND AREA: The property under consideration is in two parcels separated by undeveloped West Orange Avenue. The parcel south of West Orange Avenue has a frontage along Arundel Street of 390 feet with a depth of 170 feet and an area of 66,300 square feet. The north parcel fronts along Arundel Street for a distance of 170 Eeet. This irregular parcel has an area of 39,950 square feet and the combined area is approxi- mately 106,250 square feet. E. AREA ZONING: The area to the north is zoned "A" Residence but is separated from this property by the right-of-way of the NP Railway. The adjoining area to the east and south is zoned "B" Residence. The area to the west is zoned Commercial and "B" Res. F. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: It originally recommended low-density residential for all of this site at 7 dwelling units per acre. In response to an open-space proposal of a citizens committee, the Planning Board amended the Comprehensive Plan on 4/3/70 to designate about 13 acres between West Orange Avenue and the NP Railroad as "open space". The north segment of this site was included in that designation. The Plan recommends low-density residential for the south segment. The Plan recommends multi-family to the west and a park area to the north along ttie bluff. G. SITE CONDITIONS: The site is approximately 5 feet below the grade of Arundel Street; it is level and vacant. H. AREA CONDITIONS: The railroad right-of-way separates the residential development on the bluff to the north and the mixed Commercial and residential area to the south. The area east of this property is vacant or used for limited agricultural purposes. Some platted streets are unimproved. 9, BOARD ACTION: To Recommend X�Approval Q Denial Council Letter Da ted: T1oved by : Maietta Yeas Nays 4/27/71 Ames - Ch. x Date of Seconded by: Mansur Cochrane x Hearing: McPartlin x Secretary's remarks: x Maietta 4/30/71 ��J�The motion for approval failed x Mansur Council Action: by a vote of 3-2, thus con- stituting a reco�anendation of Benshoof denial. Dooley Date: Pri frPl CITY PLANNING BOARD OF ST. PAUL 1010 COMMERCE BUILDING • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 • PHONE: 223-4151 N. R. HEIDEN,Ph D.Director May 25, 1971 �! f`,;�/"'�� . . -� '4 r'�,�, '', i S ,�F�,I�E Re: NSP Zoning File �k7153 Charles McCarty Mayor, City of St. Paul and Members of the City Council 347 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Mayor McCarty and Council Members: . At its regular monthly meeting on Friday, May 21, 1971, a special subcommittee of the Planning Board, chaired by Mrs. Carolyn Cochrane, was appointed to work with representatives of NSP and other interested neighborhood groups for the purpose of exploring possible alternate sites for the substation covered by the above Zoning File. It is not known at this time whether satisfactory al- ternates can be found. However, it is hoped that by the time Council acts on this matter, the subcommittee will have secured further insights on the matter. Very tru]/y yours, -� �� . L` ' ` --< -'�— Nol�: .;��ec d NRH:kk � � cc: City Clerk Mrs. Carolyn Cochrane Peter Mansur � >� � .M ,� ,} � O CITY PLANNING BOARD OF ST. PAUL 1010 COMMERCE BUILDING • ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101 • PHONE: 223-4151 N, R. HEIDEN, Ph D. Director May 25, 1971 Re: NSP Zoning File ;k7153 Charles McCarty Mayor, City of St. Paul and Members of the City Council 347 City Hall St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Dear Mayor McCarty and Council Members : At its regular munthly meeting on Friday, May 21, 1971, a special subconunittee of the Planning Board, chaired by Mrs. Carolyn Cochrane, was appointed to work with representatives of NSP and other interested neighborhood groups for the purpose of exploring possible alternate sites for the substation covered by the above Zoning File. It is not known at this time whether satisfactory al- ternates can be found. However, it is hoped that by the time Council acts on this matter, the subcommittee will have secured further insights on the matter. Very truly yours, �i�YZ�<' " �� Noland R. Heiden NRH:kk cc: ity Clerk Mrs. Carolyn Cochrane Peter Mansur ��C> �; p$�TTO�r zo naz�xs �A.p��tion ba� ��. t� St. Pa}il ,� ��IGo�• etc., be; . ��' ��pe�. � o! Norti� �,: y�,�EI . o�, the Wif �ocate� 1ive. a St. b The . . �!�� Seint �y� dune� the ibre- nGO�} the �3tq ��e d ��d �'" mmda R� DT� ' s'�d amendiciep. „ ,:,"°:. ;�,,.� Dated Juti1e; City , . '(June 19, 1871) CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 113 Court Hous� 53102 June 18, 1971 City Clerk 386 Citq Aall File X1006, 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 June 30, 1971 on the petition of Northern States Power Company to rezone from a "B" Residential District to a "Light Industrial" District the property described as follows: The West 1/2 of Lot 28, except railroad, and except part North of railroad, and the North 390 feet of the West 1/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes. The property is located on the East side of Arundel Street between West Maryland Avenue and the Northern Pacific Railway Company right-of-way. For further information, contact the Planning Board, Room lOZO Co�nerce Building, or telepltone 223-4151. To comply with the City Charter, Che Department of Finance is charged with informing you of this public hearing. Zf you have any questfons, it is recommended that you attend this public hearing to afford you the opporCunity to make your views, both pro and con, known to the City Council. ROSALIE L. BUTLER Commissioner of Finance BOARD OF ZONING, CITY OF ST. PAUL 1010 COMMERCE BUILDING • ST. PAUL,MINNESOTA 55101 • PHONE: 223-4151 May 25, 1971 Mr. Harry E. Marshall City Clerk Room 386 City Hall Dear Sir: This is written in response to the petition of the Northern States Power Company to rezone from "B" Residence to Light Industry to construct a sub-station, property located on the east side of Arundel Street between West Maryland Avenue and the NP Railway Right-of-Way, and noted in detail by the legal description on file. After receiving a recommendation by the Board of Zoning made before a public hearing, the City Council heard this matter and referred it back to the Board of Zoning on May 7, 1971. At the May 20, 1971, Board of Zoning meeting the letter dated May 7, 1971, from the City Clerk which referred the matter back to the Board was communicated to the Board for disposition. Mr. Ron Vannelli appeared on behalf of the petition, stating that NSP had requested that Council remove this from their agenda during the rate permit application but that it had been reassigned to the May 7, 1971, Council meeting without NSP's knowledge, at which date it was referred back to the Zoning Board. He said he would prefer that this matter go back to the Council next. He claimed that alternate sites had already been considered. After considerable discussion during which a motion to refer it to the Planning Board and a motion to refer it to a ' � f` 8 �` sub-committee for study both failed of adoption, the Zoning �F,�:..,�'� Board referred the matter back to the City Council. , ��-_ Very truly yours, � s r ,. ; . , �/ , r., ��-_ "� � ��/ , ....__ .. ? �_ � �� r. � •1 • � � i, � ^ , . i �. � � .:;,_.. ... ..... � , .6i TER �J. A �-� 3� � �. Secretarys Board of Zoning PJM:g a f �-'"� PLR .� , �;,�w�> �,�.: Z. F. ��7153 O , 1 ,� ; �� BOARD OF ZONING, CITY OF ST. PAUL J � '?_ � � 1010 COMMERCE BUILDING • ST. PAUL,MINNESOTA 55101 • PHONE: 223-4151 ��'e� ',' April 27, 1971 Mr. Harry E. Marshall City Clerk Room 386 City Hall " Dear Sir: This is written in response to the petition of the Northern States Power Company to rezone from "B" Residence to Light Industry to construct a sub-station, property located on the east side of Arundel Street between West Maryland Avenue and the NP Railway Right-of-Way, and noted in detail by the legal description on file. This matter was first heard at the February 4, 1971, Board of Zoning meeting, at which time the staff report was summarized describing the property under consideration, the area conditions and zoning, and the Comprehensive Plan recommendations. A letter from Commissioner Tedesco was read which suggested that no rezoning should be authorized until NSP submits a plan showing the location of the transmission lines to and from the sub-station. The letter expressed concern over the effect of the sub-station and of the transmission lines, but indicated that underground lines could not raise the same objections . Mr. Vannelli and Mr. Jensen represented the amendment for NSP. Mr. Vannelli emphasized the need for the proposed facility and the advantage of its location for servicing the area. He said underground transmission lines are not economically feasible but that all feeders would be underground with only the high-voltage transmission lines being overhead on poles about 100 feet tall. The lines would be designed to deactivate immediately if they were knocked down, he said. Mr. Jensen said that NSP has met with various groups and officials discussing this proposal. Other interests were represented. Mr. Bernie Edmonds, appearing on behalf of the Parks Department, indicated concern over the appearance of the transmission lines from Wheelock Parkway and over their effect on the Loeb Lake park site. He noted that there is legislation pending on the State level dealing with placement of lines underground. Mrs. Irv Deneen, President of the Willow Reserve Committee, expressed the fear that this type of proposal might spread to engulf the entire area which her Committee is trying to save for a wildlife refuge. Mr. Merrill Robinson, speaking for the Association of St. Paul Communities, said his organization is concerned bout the effect of overhead lines on neighborhoods throughout the Ci . �n\ �� / V �� l � J ,�, �,�--- S.�?. —1 "i � �� :.� y � � �� , � ,� � � � �� , . � ' Mr. Harry E. Marshall (continued) April 27, 1971 At this meeting the Board heard a motion to recommend denial, with a comment that the proposal is unreasonable in a residential neighborhood and that the area is not suited for this type of development. The motion was seconded and passed by a 4-1 vote. The petition was subsequently withdrawn before it went to the City Council, but it was later resubmitted and heard by the Board of Zoning on April 15, 1971. At this meeting the staff reported the history of this matter. A Board member suggested that it should be referred to the Planning Board since the Planning Board has a plan for some of this property and should be given ample opportunity to review it. Mr. Thomas Connelly, representing NSP, explained that this proposal has been under consideration for about two years and has been shown to various organizations and agencies. He noted the increased demand for electricity and said the supply for the area under consideration is in a near-critical state. He stated that 115 kilo-volts cannot be p�aced underground but that the proposed poles are aesthetically designed. He said he is definitely against having this laid over. Opposing views were presented. Mr. Todd Jeffery Lefko argued in favor of referring the matter to the Planning Board. He said that the Zoning Board last considered this matter before this site was placed in the Metropolitan Open-Space Program. He listed a number of points against the rezoning. Mr. Stanley Fishman.said he felt people should object more to power lines on aesthetic grounds. He noted the open-space proposal and urged that this matter be referred back to the Planning Board. Speaking for MECCA was Mr. Ernie Willenbring who claimed that technology is available to bury power lines. He noted the legislative bill regarding placement of lines and claimed that Minnesota is the only state that doesn't regulate their placement. As the Board considered this matter, one member argued that it should be acted upon since it is a reasonable request presented for the welfare of the people. Another member expressed concern over the power poles and suggested the lines should be buried but claimed they won't be if proposals such as this gain acceptance. A motion to refer the matter to the Planning Board for discussion and recommendation was made and seconded. It failed by a 3-2 vote. A motion to recommend approval was given the comment that people need better service, that other sites don't appear to be feasible, and that costs to the consumer should be held down. The seconding motion also noted that cost factors should be considered. The motion failed by a vote of 3-2, thus constituting a recommendation of denial. Very truly yours, � ETER J. I T Secretary, ard o Zoning PJM:gaf PLR Z. F. �k7153 r 'Harry E. Marshali �t"' �F Albert B. Olsoe � City Clerk and �� 'i r'4 Council Recorder . •Commisaioner of Registration �� ; ��--�.�, ,;P l: OPFICE OF THE CITY CLERK CITY OF SAINT PAUL BUREAU OF RECORDS S88 City Hall St.Paul,Minnesota 55102 April 2, 1971 Zoning Board Commeree Bldg. St. Paul Gentlemen: The City Cc�uncil referred to you for ree0mm�endation the attached petitioa to rezoae the following d�scrib�d property to Light Industry Distr3.et: T'he �Teat � of Lc�t 28� eaeept railroe+d� and except part north o� railroad� sAd the north 390 feet of the t�est � of Lot 41� Cottag� Apmes,be3ag property on the east side of Aruad.el St. betx�en W. Maryland Ave. and the 8orthern Pacific Railxqy C�pany. Ve trt�.l,y your�� r � C'_ City C rk G ng t.. Z��I� NG FILE _�� 1� �� c' I� L� � ;!.�'��; r; -- 1971 Cl�Y �L�iiGi`e�i�3i� ��s�+iR� �air�r Pa�;;, �,`;;..,_.�,,�., . O ` • ` DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE � CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA 113 Court Houss,55102 ROSALIE L. BUTLER, Commissioner Phone:223-4646 April 2, 1971 To the Conncil City of St. Paul Geutleaea: I have rec�ecked the attached petition of �orthera States Pc�rer Co., filed in the satter of re�omiag, the vest � of L�t 28, except railroad, and except part aArth of railroad, aad the �ort�► 390 �eet cf the West '� of Lot 41, Cottage Ho�es. The property is lacated o� the east side of Artindel Street betweeg West Karylaad Avenue and the t7ortlaera Pacific Railway Co�pany, fro� a Class "B" �esidential District to a "Light Iadustrial" DisCrict, aud fiad that �aid petitioa is s�fficient. Yours very trt�ly, (�G."�-a� � 8osalie b. Bntler L `� Cc�rmissior�er of Fina.�ce Se: X-1006 c.c. Mr. A�es N. 8. Heiden Mrs. Bgtler Fronta�e: 100Z Parcels Eligible - 7 Parcels Si�ned - 7 or 100� �ieeded - 5 or 66-2/3Z �� ( '�'% 0 � . . � rTsp ' N O R T H E R N S T A T E S P O W E R C O M P A N Y SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA 55102 March 31, 1971 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Saint Paul c/o The City Clerk 386 City Hall Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 Gentlemen: PE TITION FOR RE-ZONING Northern 5tates Power Company has recently acquired the following described property in the City of Saint Paul for the purpose of constructing an electrical substation thereon to serve the electrical needs of the community: The W 1/2 of Lot 28, except railroad and except that part North of the railroad, and the North 390 feet of the W 1/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes, Ramsey County, Minnesota. In previous discussions with the Saint Paul Zoning Staff and a meeting with the City of Saint Paul Planning Commission, we were advised that this property, which is presently zoned "B" Residential must be re-zoned to "Light Industrial" to permit the operation of a substation under the City Zoning Code. The signatures of all property owners whose real estate is situated within 100 feet of the property to be re-zoned have been obtained and are submitted herewith on the appropriate re-zoning petition. Northern States Power Company, therefore, respectfully requests that the �ubject property be re-zoned, as specified, at the earliest possible convenience. Thank you for your consideration. Yours very truly, } � � __�.,..! � � , �, � _ � 7_.!_;�� y� � ��,__�_�__- -- �:_=r_--r..,.��,�r__ Thomas A. Connelly "`' _--`--� Division Manager TAC:bb �? P .� enclosure ;=-7- b;INUTES OF THE PUBLIC HFAIt�TG BEFO�.tE THE SOARD OF ZONING on Thursday, February 4, Z971, at ?.:a0 P,Mo PRESENT: Mrs. Cochrane, Messrs. Ames, McPartlin, Maietta, and Mansur of the Board, and Messrs. Brown and Rosetter, Mrs. Frantzen, and Miss Perkins of the staff. Mro McPartlin moved for approval of the minntes from the January 21, 2971, Board of Zoning meeting. The motion was secanded by Mre Maietta, and carried unanimous2y. NORTHERN STATES I'OWER C(�NIPANY: A petition to rezone from "B" Residence �o Light Industry to construct a sub-station, property located on the east sfde of Arundel Street between West Maryland Avenue and ttle NP Railw�y Right-of-Way. Mr. Rosetter su�narized the ataff repart, a part of the file, stating that the property under consideration is in two parcels separated by uredeveloped Weat Orange Avenue. The parcel south a£ West Orange Avenue has a frontage along Arundel Street of 390 feet with a depth of 170 feet and an area of 66,300 square feet. The north parcel fronts along Arundel Streee for a diatance of 170 feet, This irregular parcel has an area of 39,950 square feet, and the combined srea is approximately 106,250 aquare feet. The area to the north is zoned "A" Residence but is separated iErom �his property by the right-of- way of the NP Railway. The adjoining area to Che e�st and south is zoned "B" Residence. The area to the west ia zoned Caaanercial snd "B'� Residence9 The Comprehensive Plan originally recommended Zow-density residential for all of this af�e at 7 dwelling units per scre. In reapons� to an open-space proposal o£ a citizen's coum�ittee on April 3, 1970, Che Planning Board adopted the report of its snb-co�ittee which requested an amenciment to the Comprehensive Plan desigaatiag abont I3 acres betwee�a West Orange Avenue and th� 1VP Railroad as "open space". Mro Rosetter presented a site plan to the Board. He noted that the Paxks Department was noti�ied of this rezoning, �nd read the answering Ietter from Commiss£o�eer Tedesco, which pointed out that no rezoning should be authorized until a plan has been presented by N5P which would show the location of the transmission lfnes to and from Che sub-stationo Coacuissioner Tedesco noted that h� is concerned about the effect of the sesb-atation on property immediately surrounding the site, and about the effect of the transmissfon lines on the neighborhoods through which they pass. However, the letter noted that the same objection could not be raised if NSP is proposing to place the transmission lines undergrouced. Mr. Rosetter noted that this proposal could be termed "spot zoning" since there is no other LighC Zndustrial zonfng in the iumediate area; nor is it presented in the context of a plan which prvposes this more general area to be an industrial park. The proposed use would be incompatibie with adjacent residentiel uses. Representing the petitfon were Mre Ron Vannelli �nd Mr. W, E, Jensen, Mr. Vaazie113 explained that the proposed sub-statf�n unit is raeeded tas service all customers in the area, since tt�ey �re in an acute stage of need for eLectrical service. This psrticular site was cho�en because of the cont�nuity of the area to serve the entire areaa and would als� service the area north of -1- NORTH�RN STATES PO�ER COP4PAi�13� �2/l�/71� �Cont';�.�ued}: the Stq Pau1 boundary, He presented a map Lo tt�e Bcs�rd„ and ex�3.ained where the sub-station would be aitua�ed, Upon a r�uestion by P9r<, �ic?'arelin reg�rding undergr�u�d Tin�es, Mr� Vann�elli said �t��t i.s r.at econom.�.c.a�Yly :teasib�.E� "l.ie continued �o explain the loc�tion of the sit� �n�d the� tr�nsmisssan iines, which would run from the Midway Stadfurn area� Mr4 Ames noted th�a� the property under considera[ion for rezonin� is sma11 coatp�red to tlie ef�ec�� it would ha�ve un Land to tt�e ti�est of itu Mro V�nnelli ex�l.aiaed that the�e woc��.d be 11S kv of power, Mrs� Cochrane noted concern thQt homes would be in di��ct li.ne nf view with the tower; Mr, Van�.elli s�i.d thos� hou�es wauld be gbl� to see all the w�y to Front Avenue. Mro Am�s noted �hgt the Publ�.c Works or PubYic Utflities Departments might have somnething to say in regard ta ?oc�tion of poleg. Repres�nting th� Parlcs Department w�s Mr, Bernie EdmondsA who floYed gh�at Wheelocic Parkway is to the north ef the subject site� and he said there is concern over the appearanee from the Parkway. He said bis Depar�mment won.ders what the effect would be on the I,oeb Lake site, aear Dale and Weat Jeasamineo The transmiasion lines would be a�ong the northerlq Aide of the railroad tracks. Mr. Vannelli s�id the towers would be �bout 90 feet high.� and noted that he doesn't think they would be visibl�? from Wheelock Parkwa}r. The exposure te traffic or pedestrians would be �t Gomo Place and Camo Avenue, where there is vacant property. Acroas the street from there i� an apartment complex, Grant Construction Company, a TV repai�r shap, a k�rate house, and vacant property. Loeb T.ake will be on �he o�sposite sid�a Mr, McPartlin noted that homes in the �xea would be only 30 fe�� in heightm Mro Ames asked if it would be possible to �Iace the Iine� underground; Mro Vannelli said the cost woul.d be astronomic�lv I�� said it is accepted at thf_s ti.me not to go underground, If NSP can�sot c�perate �n axi �conomical basia Co keep th�ir rates down and still do the best �ob possible.. it wc►uld mean a lack af power to the carcanunity; he noted the proposed location of the sab-station is excellent for the areae Speaking as an interested party was Mre 'Perranca� 0`Toole� attorne3*a He noted that in Bloomington alI the lines ar� require�3 to be put undergraund. Mr, Vannell.i replied that the type of line propos�d for tlxis sub-st�tic�n �.s of suckl size thae it cannot go underground. Upon a question by Mrsa Cochrene regardir�g �n aleernate I.AC��043„ M�o Van�.elli said tha� every other possible pls�ce is to6 far away; this proposed ai.t� wa�ld also service 1.�uderdale and Apsche Piaza� In regard to the transmission li�es, Mro Maietta asked wtzat is s� dangero�as about r,herno Mr, Vannelli said thes� lines a�� desi�ed tha� if fot arsy reason they w�re knocked down, they wouLd de�ectivaee immeciiat�ly, ther�by e�limi.n�ting any dangere Mr, Maietta said th�t if the gener�l peablic e��a3 �e��r� af th�s factory they wouldn't fear thP power t�.zes sn m+ichu 1�Ix•:, Vanre�.?f said ttiNy are striving for the be�t service for th�i� custrrm�x�so -2- NORTHERPI STATES P(Nn1ER ��IPANX (2/4/71� �Continued): ��ro Ames suggested Chat it might be worthwhile for the Zoning Board to lay this matter over and view the subject site personaliy in order to see haw this line will "hit" the vision line in the area. He nated the ma�n object�ons se�m to be o£ an ecological nature. Mr, W, Eo Jensen, the other TTdSSP representat�.ve, said that fn reference to Couanisaioner Tedesco's correspondence, 1�P has spent r_he last two yesrs sending representatives eo meet with various members of. the City af St< P�ul, environmental and conservation groups, etc. to convey information on what they are proposing. He noted there have been n�eetings wfth the Planning Board ataff, the �'ort Authority, MECCA, the Willow Reseave Committee � Federal Aviation, etc. He explained there is a need to develap two sub- stations. One of those (�he western sub-sta�ion� is the propasa3. be£ore the Zoning Board nowo He noted that a Letter scunmarizing all of their contacts c� these projects along with route alignments was mailed to Dro Heiden of the Planning Board staff on D�ce�mber 16, 1970o He said this represents the Pcrwer Cnmpany's concern with fol�owing the correct procedureo The sub-station proposal is necessary for i.mplementation by ,7une, 1972, to pravide the addi�ional capacity for consumptinn in td�e northern section of Sto Paulo Mr, Jensen said they feel they have psrovide3 adequate informstion on their projects, and that they want �o do wl�e� is �est for the co�nmunity as a �:hol.e, Mr, Vannelli pointed ont that all feeders will be unde�gro��d, and thst only the transm;Lssion lines, which are for ciistribution, w�.�.l be overhead. Mre Mafetta asked if NSP pl�,ns in the forsee�b�.e futu�:� to put �11 Lines underground, and said ff there is no reason shown for iFol.lowing tl�at procedure, they shouldn't have to be unc3erground. For clarification, Mr, Rosetter said that whe�e the I�Zanning Board stsff m�t with NSP representatives, the sr_aff was under the impressioiY that al.l �1ans discussed were merely tentative, rcor did the staff approve any of the pians involved< Mr, Jensen agreed that the Flanning Boasd stsff had nc�t m�de any prom3.ses during the eonsultation. Mro Edmonds of the Parks Department noted that L•here is some l�g�slatir�n proposed right now dealing wich placement- o� Iines ctnc�erground, etc. i3e suggested that this mstter be postponed untiZ this is resolvQd a� th� State leve L, Upon a question by Mx. 0'Toole, Mr, Vannelli said the $tructurF t�►ey are proposin� would have �bout �a 100-foo� high tok��r. �ie not�d there will be only one building on the site. Mr� 0'Toole asked why �he tr�nsmission lines are prnposed for the nor�h side of the railraad tracks, since th��r is k►igher land, Mro Jensen sai.d that et one point there niight ti�e �n crbstructio� that would make it undesirableo He said they are negatiar.i.ng with Bur�.ington Northern Railway about the raiiroad right-�f-wayo -3� � NORTHER�1 STATES POWER CdMFANX (2/4/71) �Continued� : Upon a question by r;r, 0'Toole regarding damage to TV a�d radio receptifon, Mro Jensen said they wo�ld expect no f.nterference frrnn the new transmiss£on lines; he noted that usually if there are complaints, tiae cause is loose hardware on the transmission structure nearby or something in the home having the difficultyo A woman from the neighborhood asked about depth of buried lines, if that is ever incorporated, Mr, Ames ssid that the type of Iines being discussed at this hearing would be very diffiGU2t to buryo She said that i£ the State is going to make this a requirement, NSP will have to cvnforme She �Lso questioned the safety of high. towers in a resic�entiai area. X�ir. o Vennelli aoted that in regard to safety, this type of totaer cannot be Glimbede Representing the Willow Reserve Gougnittee was its president, Mrso Irv Deneen, wteo noted they appreciated meeting with the representatives of P1SP, She said their Committee fs trying to save the area for a wildlife refugeo They would like to know what assurance they have that this type of project will not extend to other locations in their area< She noted tha� the Willow Reserve Coum�ittee's coumiitment to fut�cre generations ia to preserve every square inch they can in the Willow Reserve area� Appearing for the Associ�tion of Stv Paul Corcm�anities was Mr. Merrill Robiason, who noted he csme for information, and asked wh�t the voltage would be for this proposalo Mr, Vannelli said it would i��e 1I5,000, running from Midway Stadium area, He noted it would be on City praperry, railroad property, �nd property owned by N.SPa An alternate route w�s planned, but after meeting with neighborhood reaidents, NSP decided to change �o the pres�nt proposalo Mra Robinson asked at what intervals the tower� would be, and I�iro Vannellf said every 600 feeto Mr� Robinson said they ar� concerned about neigtiborhoods throughout the City, and about overhead liaes as op�os�d to uxx��rground lineso Since he feels this is an unreasonable request in a r+esidentisl are� and that the area is not suited for this type o€ develm�ment, Mr� MwPar�-lin moved for denial of the petitfon to rezonea The motimn was seconded by N:rso Cochranee Following the secondfng motian, Mr. Mansur s�id he is coacerne�i about the discussed overhead trsnsmission lines; he saic� f.f pl��men� un�er�round is a mstter of cost, the Board should considex tha�� If �h� height of the iine� and the ecology of the neighborhood are to be conside�•ec3, Mro Mansur tho�ght that perhaps the matter should be laid over r��her thar4 denied:, Mr� Maietta agreed that he would have preferred a layover, since t�e �eels NS� has made a progressive indication for service to the communityo A vote was taken on the motion for denial; it carri�cf with �lro Msietta vc�tici� against the motion, since he felt the mattex� should be l�id av�a, Mr� Vannelli wished to pQint out that the naeure of tT�eir facili�ty would have very li�tle noise, and no homes would probably ever be built on the subj�ct site„ Submitted by: Paul L� Rosetter Mr� Robert Lo Ames, Chs3ixman _4a NOTE: THESE 'MINUTES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE ZONING BOARD. MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE �iE BOARI} OF ZONTNG on Thursday, April 15, 1971, at 2:00 PBMo PRESENT: Mrs. Cochrane, Messrs. Ames, Benahoof, McPartlin, Maietta, and Mansur of the Board; �nd Mesars. Browrd and ttosetter, snd Mrs. Frantzen of the staff. NQRTHERN STATES PO�WER CC�IPA1�iY: A petition to rezone from "B" Residenc� to Light Industry for the purpose of canstructing � sub-station, property located on the east side of Arundel Street between West Maryland Avenue and the NP Railway Right-of-Wayo Mre Rosetter explained that this petition was withdrawr. on F�t�ruary 24, 197I, prior to it befng heard by the City Cauncil. This petition received a reco�nendation of denial from the Zonircg Br�ard on February 4, 1971. Mrs. Cochrane noted that this m�t�er was discussed at the Msrch, 19�7�, Planning Board meeting, and noted that this petition w�s heard once befare by the Board of Zoning. She recommended that thQ Zoning Bo�rd send this back to the planning Board for their discussion an� reco�nendation. The Planning Board hsa s plan and proposal for some of the land cancerned ir� this rezoning, and Mrsa Cochrane felt they shoul.d have sn amp�e opportunity to review thise At the r4arch Flanning Board meeting ther� was not time to discuss the proposal, or to make any type of recommendation. Afr, McParzlin said that this was discussed un a general basis at the Planning Board meeting, Mrs� Cochrane said the planning Boar� •aasn't aware that NSP would be back before the Zoning Board at �his t�me. r,ro McPartlin noted that the motior? by t��rs., Cochrane to send thi� back to the Planning Board is in order. Mro Ames suggested that peaple present in opposition might wish to be he�rd at this public hearing. Speaking in oppositi4n ta the rr�zoning was PIr, fiodd J,� I.efko, who noted he is a member of the Planning Boarci and would agre� to this being sent back to the Planning Board for review and reconan�ndation. He noted that when this mat�er first came up, it was before the time that this si*e was placed in the Metropolitan Open-Space Pxogram< 'L'iiis gives a new complexion to the issue. Mr. Maietta said this is � re��onr�bl� request 3nd should be heard by ChE Zoning Board at this public hearing, Representing NSP was Mr, Thomas A., Connelly, who expL�ined the mstter has been under consideration for about two years. There is an increasea demand for electrical energy, and the ares under consideration is in a ne�r-critical state. When they started the studies on this particular project, they appeared before m.any groups to explain their proposal; these groups included the Planning Board staf�, the Por� Authority, Housing Authority, and the Willow Resert+e Comcnittee. Thi.s rezoning petition was denied by the Zoning Board previously, but Mr, Connelly neted this is vitally needed by �972. If NSP loses one af the 40-year-o1d cablea, they w:tZ3. be "ir+. re�L bad trouble" in the Como-Rice StreQ� areao _,.. NOx�iERN STATES POWER Cf�iP,4NS' {4/15/71) �Continued): Mr, 1�cPartlin said he is against any 90-foot high towers bein� erected and feels this is a step backwards for St. Paul. Since the demand is for increased electrical power, Mr. Maietta ssid he feels the proposal is for rhe welf�r� oi the people and t�hat aspect should be considered. Mro McPartlin su.ggested there stsould be underground cables installed. Mr, Maietta said that if tawe-rs are erected and one af the cables happens to break! they woulci instantly de-eitergize and wo�sld therefore not be a hazffird to the people. 2�ire Connelly said �he poles that are being used are aesthetically desi�ned to conform to the neighborhood where they are installed. They have been desi�tz�d for tllis specific purpose. He presented pictures that he noted we�c� sent to the Planning Board and Zoning Board previously, and he said 115,Q00 voLts is not practical to be placed underground. Speaking of underground cabLes, Mr. Connelly ssid the f:trst ones would probab�y be located where Che new interchange at Chestnut and Shepard Road will be put in. Mr. McPartlin ergued that cables will never be placed underground if this �ype �f rezonzng proposal keeps getting approvede Z7r. Connelly pointed r�ut that a $1 million program is now in focus for pLacin� cables undergroured �rhene�ver they cane Itesesrch and developm�nt on thfs type of problem is a�ways being studied, but it isn't feasible at this pointa Again spesking in oppositioa to the rez�ning w�s Mr. Lefko, who noted there are several points not favaring the proposal: 1) xini� h��s beea made a part of r�n open4spUce ar�a; 2� Lines m�ght �ot be quite as ugl.y as previcaus lines, b�t experir�enta l lines in �tinneapo l�.0 i�a�°e been ins ta l led, and s imi lar cons iderations shoccld be shown St o �au3.; 3� :�c��zg�range plans for NSP should be considered to about the year 2Q00 rat��,r than to only present needs. The sub-statioa� proposed is in the F��047 Res.�rv� area and would mean that many lines wouid be st�ache� creating an "c�c�.;��us" r�ature for the whole area; 4� Nothing is practical unless comp�ni�s are £orced to exten�l a bet�er progrs�mo He noted the huge C8fi1�i81gE� recently begun by N5P �bout burying lines and the progress they sre su��osedLy making. AlI costs are ultimately passed onto the consumei, and if tt�e consumer caants the cables placed under-- ground, they should be Listened to; 5� It is true that society needs NSP because generally a power source is ne�ded, but other sites have been suggested €or this sub-station; �nd G� The �'Ianning Board's decision to keep this as open space �ceflected the wishes of peaple in the area, anci this wish is close to becomir�g e realit�. He noted that bondfng for this open- space program might be pas�ed soon. The N�F proposa� would ruin any chance for open space in the area. It has been a bird reserve for years, and now when the residents are so close to seeing this kept for open space, it could be lost because of the sub-•station propasalo He reiterated that he would prefer seeiug this retiurned to the Plannin� Board. Appearing also in opposition was Mr, Ez-�xie Willenbring, speaking for the Minnesota Environmentsl �ontrol.o He said NS� wants to embark on a program f�r burying iir�e� �nd �nr�ybe some sut�-s�:atiazt c�� be elinin�t¢�d< `Ttier� is a bill before the I,egislature regarding placem�nt of transmission lines. He noted that Minnesot� is the only s��te ica the unicsn tchst doesn't regu�.ate the _g_ NORTHERN STA'i'ES Ft��tZ COMPANY (4/I5/7Z� (Continued): placement of power linesa There is technology that makes it possible to place lines in shallow trenches so that they woulda't be harmful to either humans ar animals. For this reason, A�ir. Willenbring said he feels people's feelings shouldn't hav�e to be compromised. Since other things besides mortey sre important, people should tiave open space. Mr. Stanley Fishman, another member of the I'lanning Board, spoke in opposition to this proposal� He said he regrets the fact that people don't voice their objections to power poles and don't seem tio be aesthetically inclined. Ae stated that the Willow Reserve Comsnitte� has spent a great deal of time attempting to ssve this for open snace, �nd he feels the NSP proposal should be referred back to the Planning Boarde Mro Mansur questianed when NSP first scquired the subject site. Mro Connelly replied that it has been under op�.ion to buy for the past four months, and noted they tried to acquire another location bu� that was to be transformed into ?�oeb Lake e Since his feelings a�e far peopl�, Mr, MaiEtta said t�xis NSP proposal would serve a 3-mile rgd�us, giving IRO�E' power for their n�eds. He said he feels it would be a �uperfluoa�5 move to seitd this matter back to the Planning Board� He feels th� Zs�nin� IIa�rd should take decisive action on the proposal since NSP has � time problem. Mr, Ames no�eci that t�e wc�a�.� agree wfth this beirg sent back to the Planning Bosrd if the petitiorter would not object to that �cCione ASre Connelly said he deffnitely did objecte Mr, Fishman noted that t�e ha� ax� op�a�-space pLan he wishes to present ta the Planning Board, but appaxently haa t�e�n too gentle in his requests to this point. Since he feels this is an "open b�d of weeds", Mr. Maietta said he thinks this land should be used for so:�iething wosthwhile. Mrs. Cochrane moved tha� this m�ttex� be referred back to the Planning Board for f�rther discussion and a recoaattendation. The motion was seconded by N:r. N!cPartlin, but faiLed by a 3°2 voCe. T�Irs, Gochrane snd Mro McPartlin voted for the motion, but Messrs, Ames, Maietta, and N;ansur opposed ito Subsequently, Mr� Maietta moved rox a�provsl of the petition to rezone, stating that people need better service, aeher site loc�tions don't seem to be feasible, aad the cost to the consuiner should be held downo �he motion was seconded by Mr, Mansur, who commen*eri that the cost factor must be considered, and if needs of the people ar�e urgents im�ediate action is justi£ied. He said the City Council should make a r�lin� an this rezoning, and the Zoning Board should not just blindly appose triis� A� th� �o€�ncf_1 level sufficient documentstion can be discuased. ...9- NORTHEF3N STATES PaWER C(�NIPAi�Y �4/15/71) �Continued): r1r. r"cPartlin moved for deniaL o€ the petition to rezone, ststing he doesn't think NSP should be granted this proposal without incorporating a program for placing the lines underground, The motion was seconded by ATrs. Cochrane. However, Mr. Ames noted that the motion for denial could not be heard since A'r. P;aietta's motion for approval. had been recognized as a valid motion. Therefore, a vote was takea on the motian for approval; this failed by a 3-?_ decision, imposing a recommendation of denisl to rezone the land. r�essrs. r;aietta and Mansur voted for aPprovr�l, but N;rs. Cochrane, Mre Ames, and Z°r. r;cPartlin voted against the motion. Submitted by: Paul L- RosetCer Robert L� Ames, Chairman -io� CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 113 Cour� House 55102 April 16, 1971 City Clerk 386 city xaii File X1006, Page You are hereby aotified that a public hearing will be held fn the Council Cheabers of the City Iiall and Court Aouse in the City of St. Paul at 10:00 a.m. on April 28, 1971 oa the petition of the Northern States Pawer Company to rezone from a "B" Resideatial District to a "Light Induetrial." District the property described as follows: Tt�e West 1/2 of Lot 28, except railroad, and except part North of railroad, and the North 390 feet of the West 1/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Iiomes. The property is located on the East side of Arundel Street between West Maryland Avenue and the Northern Pacific Railway Company right-of-way. For further information, caatact the Planning Board, Boom 1010 Commerce Building, or telephone 223-4151. To camp2y with the City Charter, the Department of Fiaaace is charged with informing you of this public hearing. If you have any questioas, it is recoaimended that you attend this public hearing to afford you the opportunity to make your views, both pro and con, known Co the City Couacil. ROSALIE L. BUTLSB Commissioaer of Fiaance O City Clerk 386 City Hall CITY OF SAINT PAUL MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 113 Court House 55102 April 22, 1971 File X1006, page RBSCSBDUI.ED HF�1tIN,�, �10TIC8 The pub2lc hearing originally scheduled for Apri1 28, 1971 oa the re�oning petition of the Northesn Statee Power Ca�any has beea rescheduled to At�ril 30„_1971. The public hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of th� City Hall ard Court Houae in the City of St. Paul at 10:00 a.m. on the petition to rezone fran a "B" Resideatial District to a "Light Industrial" District the property described aa followe: The West 1/2 of Lot 28, except railroad, aad except part North of railroad, aad the i�rth 390 feet of the West 1/2 of Lot 41, Cottage Homes. The property is located oa the Easr side of Arundel Street between West Mary�and Avenue and the Plorthern Pacific Railway Canpany right•of-way. Por further inforniation, contact the Planning Board, Rocw 1010 Comaerce Building, or telephone 223-4151. To camply with tbe City Charter, the Department of Finance is charged wiCh iaforming yai of this public hearing. If you have ady questiona, it is recom�ended that you attend this public heari.ng ta afford you the opportunity to make your vieo�s, both pro and con, kaown to the City Council. ROSA�,IB L. BtTrLER Commissioner of Fioance O �. -.:��urd`�3q":;)i� �- t I:�: 4 't' i': M 9�;, �, i P; ,y,p`j��i . z + �y e}i (wv� �a.�'ht) � — , �Y �7, 197� Hon. Rose3.ie L, Bu�ler Comsr. of Fi.nance Building Dear Madam: The City Oounci7, todey set a hearing for June Oth on the petition of Northern States Ptiwer Company to rezone frasn "B" Residence to Li�ht Industry to construCt a sub-stationi property located on the east sidE of Arundel St. betw�er� W. M�.xylax�d Ave, and the NP Ry• R�W. Please send natices to property orrnera� as required by Iaew. Very truly yourss City Clerk AO�n� M�r 27, 1971 Zoning Boerd ComQnerce Bl.dg. St. Paul Gentlemen: The City Cbuncil today sst a heaxing for June Oth on the petition of Northern States Power Company to rezone from "B" Residence to Light Iadustry to construet a sub-statian, property located on the east side of Arundel St. between W. Maryland Ave. and the 3�P �+'. R�W. Very truly yours� City Clerk ��n� �v' ?, 197z Zoa�ing Bc�e�d, Caa�rce Bldg. Gent�.pxn: The City Cc�mcil refes�d baak to t2u Zoning Bourd a petitio� ot tl� I�ortkeaxr� Statea Pa�rer Cc�pany to reZa�e frcaa "B" Itm�ideaca to L3gbt Induatry to construct a sub•stgtiaa�, praperty loested on t2� east sid,� of' Arimd,el fit. bets+�een West Ma�yland Ave. and tbe NP Railaay R/W. VexY trsil.Y y^�ure, City Cierk � April 30� 1971 Zonin� Board Comr�srce Bldg, 5t. 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'�= `�'1LE No �ios �� o s ;� COMMERCiAL ; . � �� - ' � . "'w' � r�oRrW � /U '1 N"DUSTRIAL . z� ,� :{� � �_ ��}: .z ; . - _ .. . -" � `� VA CA;NT ��`� b . ��? C?; �'S� Pou l �.: • , _ ;P'�annin , Bocrd, `D��@: 1I19/71 � Property Under Cansidexvtt� � '0 � r' [:..._.� i � �`t� �;°T�a4�' '� �° �:{ --'�l�`t::_``"� ., - -_�,...., �:'y �� t�:=: �►'' a Ist � . , 2nd � � Laid over to 3rd and app � �Adopted � Yeas Nays Yeas Nays Butler � �. � ' ,�i Carlson ,��'��/� �aNs�-�•��,t�_- :.�1i`�8 a Levine ,I.oe� �i Meredifh t�4ere�bh Sprafka �Sprefka ,� Tedesco \ Tedesco � Mr. Presiden+ McCarFy Mr. President McCarFy O Adopted by the Council 197— Yeas Nays e LER,�.�___ �R�f�T '�.� , , a� �. �EVINE 1�EREDITH �` 6,PRAFKA � �T�O ... 1�'IR,.PRESIDENT (McCARTY) n