pc-minutes-01-09-2023
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
This meeting was conducted in a hybrid format with in‐person and remote options for attending,
participating, and commenting. The City used Webex to conduct this meeting and members of the
public were able to monitor the meetings by watching it on Comcast cable channel 16, by streaming it
on CCXmedia.org, or by dialing in to the public call‐in line.
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by Chair Pockl.
Roll Call
Commissioners present: A. Brookins, S. Ginis, L. Pockl, M. Ruby, C. Segelbaum
Commissioners absent: E. Brenna
Staff present: Jason Zimmerman – Planning Manager, Myles Campbell – Planner
Council Liaison: Denise La Mere‐Anderson
2. Land Acknowledgement
3. Approval of Agenda
MOTION made by Commissioner Segelbaum, seconded by Commissioner Ginis, to approve the
agenda of January 9, 2023.
Motion carried.
4. Approval of Minutes
MOTION made by Commissioner Brookins, seconded by Commissioner Ginis, to approve the meeting
minutes of December 12, 2022.
Motion carried
5. Discussion – Off‐Street Parking Regulations
Myles Campbell, Planner, started with a summary of the discussion points thus far: parking setbacks,
electric vehicle requirements, off street parking minimums, and land use description consistency. He
noted this discussion will revolve around commercial land uses.
Campbell started by reviewing the items covered in the presentation, comparisons to other
communities as well as common takeaways and overlap.
Golden Valley has non‐specified uses in the code, staff suggests moving this statement into the
parking minimums table to increase visibility, as well as add more specific reference material. Staff
made a few recommendations for parking specifics that are called out and suggested categorizing
them as non‐specified moving forward.
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Staff noted the City of Plymouth has maximum parking capacities listed in their City Code. Campbell
quoted the code and noted that staff would like to add a section on maximum parking for practical
limits. Staff recommends considering a similar cap on parking and expanding that for more general
applications.
Campbell noted a number of categories to be consolidated for off‐street parking regulations:
B&B/lodging/hotels/motels
Health clubs and skating rinks
Indoor Entertainment and Amusement
Warehousing and Self‐Storage
Campbell discussed an initial review on reducing parking requirements for service stations, bakeries,
Class II Restaurants, gyms, office parking, and to tier the requirement for shopping centers.
Planning staff would like to research trends on some parking categories related to drive‐thru
restaurants and parking maximums. Staff would like to examine items in the summary use table that
are not reflected in the parking tables and to discuss EVs with the Environmental Resources staff.
Commissioner Ruby mentioned restaurants and curb side pickup, he asked if a few parking spots
allotted for that purpose take away or add to the maximum capacities. Staff responded the code
seems to imply the parking spots are for the business and they can designate how spots are used.
Ruby followed by saying parking caps are good as it decreases impervious service but this has the
potential to increase on‐street parking. He followed by asking if the City then incurs the cost of
maintaining on‐street parking. Staff discussed this with the Assistant City Engineer and while a hard
number is difficult to produce, he said the impact to the life of the street would be about the same as
if the road was only exposed to moving cars.
Commissioner Segelbaum asked if it seemed correct that most businesses meet minimum parking
requirements and not much beyond that. Staff responded that what seems more common, is existing
businesses seek expansions/improvements and to do so would require a CUP or variance as they’re
below the minimum parking. New developments, specifically housing, minimum parking is met but
then the developer needs to determine if they’ll utilize surface parking (fewer costs passed on to the
tenant/more impervious surface) or a structured parking system (higher cost to tenants/less
impervious area/ideal for seasonal changes). Even though the City wants to regulate parking, private
developers are doing the same. Segelbaum added the minimum was in place so businesses aren’t
overwhelmed and if they weren’t present, other lots will be inundated with traffic for other areas.
Commissioner Brookins asked if there was a history of parking complaints. Staff responded the
complaints are often related to multi‐family housing units. Primarily due to tenants being charged
additional fees for internal parking spaces, therefore folks are looking for other areas to park and
may end up parking on the street or elsewhere.
The discussion continued to discuss businesses with lots, current code requirements, CUPs, fast food
restaurants, and temporary outdoor seating that utilizes parking lot sections. The group then
discussed other cities and the transition to shared parking with malls or other businesses and what
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that would look like at the GV Shopping Center if there were redevelopment. If a unit is
multipurpose, code requires each unit have parking meet the individual uses in the code.
The discussion moved on to redevelopment packages, adding stormwater considerations, EV
charging centers, permeable pavers, how public transportation goals and access directly impact
environmental goals, structured parking for commercial uses, and what class of restaurants require
what level of parking.
The discussion wrapped up with Commissioners mentioning language edits for clarification.
6.Council Liaison Report
Council Member LaMere‐Anderson was not present.
7.Elect New Planning Commission Secretary
Commissioner Sophia Ginis was elected and accepted the position.
8.Other Business
9.Adjournment
MOTION by Commissioner Segelbaum to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Brookins and
approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:09pm.
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________________________________ Sophia Ginis, Secretary
Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant