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pc-agenda-feb-13-23 REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Planning Commission meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting during the planned public comment sections. Some members of the Commission may attend virtually. Members of the public may attend virtually by following instructions below. Remote Attendance/Comment Options: Members of the public may attend this meeting by watching on cable channel 16, streaming on CCXmedia.org, streaming via Webex, or by calling 1-415-655-0001 and entering access code 2469 139 1513. 1. Call to Order & Land Acknowledgement 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Approval of Minutes January 9, 2023, Regular Meeting 4. Informal Public Hearing – Zoning Map Amendments for Properties at Harold Ave / Winnetka Ave N / Highway 55 – End of Televised Portion of Meeting – To listen to this portion, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting access code 2469 139 1513 5. Discussion – TPT Video: Jim Crow of the North 6. Council Liaison Report 7. Other Business a. Reports on Board of Zoning Appeals and Other Meetings 8. Adjournment February 13, 2023 – 6:30 pm Council Chambers Hybrid Meeting         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.   January 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm  Council Chambers  Hybrid    City of Golden Valley     Planning Commission Regular Meeting  January 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm       2  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  City of Golden Valley     Planning Commission Regular Meeting  January 9, 2023 – 6:30 pm       3  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.                                                                                                          ________________________________      ________________________________                 Secretary        Amie Kolesar, Planning Assistant  1 Date: February 13, 2023 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: Informal Public Hearing – Rezone Properties at Harold Ave / Winnetka Ave N / Highway 55 to Achieve Conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Summary Staff is revisiting the proposed rezoning for ten properties in order to bring them into conformance with the Future Land Use Map in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. These were first considered by the Planning Commission in 2020. Background State statute requires that all zoning designations be updated to be consistent with the land uses identified in the Comprehensive Plan. At its regular meeting on July 13, 2020, the Planning Commission discussed the proposed rezoning of this area and eventually tabled the item to allow for additional analysis, including the pending changes associated with a revised R-3 zoning district. On September 14, 2020, following the adoption of the R-3 changes, the zoning map amendment was once again considered by the Planning Commission and a recommendation of denial was forwarded to the City Council. The Council held a public hearing and then voted to send the zoning map amendment back to the Planning Commission for another look once additional pieces of information were available, including results of a new traffic study and any information from a pending Highway 55 BRT analysis. The rezoning is now being revisited. Analysis The ten properties under consideration demonstrate a fulfillment of a previous land use change by the City that was not followed by a zoning change. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan put forward this land use designation again as part of the Future Land Use Map. No development proposals are pending with the City at this location. 2 Address Current Zoning Proposed Zoning This group of residential properties in the southeast corner of Winnetka Ave and Hwy 55 was guided for higher density use in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan (adopted in 2010), but ultimately was not rezoned. As part of the land use analysis leading up to the adoption of the 2040 Comp Plan, the Planning Commission felt strongly that guiding these properties for medium density use would provide opportunities for the development of housing that would complement the efforts to strengthen the city’s downtown. 7831 Olson Memorial Highway R-1 R-3 440 Winnetka Ave N R-1 R-3 424 Winnetka Ave N R-1 R-3 400 Winnetka Ave N R-1 R-3 7840 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7830 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7732 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7724 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7710 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 411 Rhode Island Ave N R-1 R-3 3 This corner (bounded by Highway 55, Winnetka Ave N, and Harold Ave) was the subject of a rezoning proposal in 2011 from R-1 to R-3. This would have aligned the zoning map with the land use designation included in the adopted 2030 Comprehensive Plan. At a Planning Comm ission meeting in August of 2008, residents expressed concerns regarding building height, traffic congestion at the Winnetka/Hwy 55 intersection, cut through and speeding traffic on Harold Ave, and pedestrian safety. In anticipation of the rezoning, SEH conducted a traffic study based on the proposed land uses. It found that a senior development, as opposed to a typical multifamily project, would generate fewer trips in the AM and PM peak hours, even with a greater number of units. Potential improvements to Winnetka Ave south of Hwy 55 (additional turn lanes to clear the intersection more quickly) were recommended as a way to mitigate congestion. These changes were implemented in 2015, even without any new development occurring in the area. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Planning Commission recorded a split vote (3-3) regarding the rezoning. The City Council, however, denied the rezoning with the findings that traffic would not be supported by local streets and that the potentia l development would not be in keeping with the character of the community. Subsequently, the land use map in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan was amended and the area once more guided for Low Density Residential development. In July of 2018, the Planning Commission examined the area while preparing the draft Future Land Use map for the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. At that time, staff recommended guiding the properties for Medium Density Residential, but the Commissioners debated guiding it for an even greater intensity (High Density Residential) due to the location adjacent to the downtown and the likely future development of mass transit on Hwy 55. The approved Future Land Use Map ultimately assigned the area a Medium Density Residential designation. At the Planning Commission meeting in September of 2020 to consider the necessary rezoning, eight residents called in to provide testimony and one sent an email to staff. The majority of those commenting opposed the rezoning and expressed concerns over the potential fo r increased traffic, cut through traffic on local streets, the height of a new building, and pedestrian safety. Based on these comments, the Planning Commission found that while increased density through redevelopment was favorable, concerns about traffic congestion and infrastructure should be addressed first in order to preemptively study and identify a potential solution. The Commissioners then voted to recommend denial of the rezoning (5-1). Staff subsequently received three additional emails – one in support of the rezoning and two others opposed. The City Council met to discuss the rezoning on October 7, 2020, and three residents spoke in opposition, citing concerns similar to those expressed above. Based on outstanding questions regarding traffic congestion and pedestrian safety, the Council was reluctant to move forward and approve the zoning map amendments. Instead, they tabled the item and asked staff to continue to investigate the concerns and return to the Planning Commission when more information became available. 4 Staff continues to recommend that the properties be rezoned to R -3 in order to conform to the guided land use approved by the City and the Met Council. The proximity to the downtown and Brookview would encourage greater bicycle and pedestrian activity, especially if a new bridge over Hwy 55 and Winnetka Ave were to be constructed in the future. Recent changes to the R-3 zoning district encourage sustainable amenities such as energy efficient buildings, renewable energy sources, support for electric vehicles, and innovative above-ground stormwater management facilities, in exchange for a density bonus. A traffic study of the downtown was conducted in 2022 to evaluate potential future congestion and necessary infrastructure improvements associated with the build out anticipated in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Special attention was paid to the southeast quadrant of the Winnetka Ave and Highway 55 intersection in order to address concerns raised by the planned rezoning. Any significant redevelopment of this area would likely result in the removal of direct access to Winnetka Ave and the use of a shared access point onto Harold Ave to the south. The study evaluated a range of housing types (townhomes, apartments, senior townhomes, senior apartments) and calculated the resulting trip generations using standard models from the ITE Trip Generation Manual. The results showed that the greatest number of trips would be generated by townhome development (900) while the fewest would be generated by apa rtment development (568). The trips associated with the worst case (townhome) development were distributed across the Harold/Winnetka and Winnetka/Hwy 55 intersections to evaluate any impacts on congestion. The findings show that any potential impacts were negligible. This resulted in about one additional trip in each direction (northbound Winnetka and westbound Harold) every two minutes during peak hours which had no impact on Level of Service (LOS) and only one additional second of increase of delay per vehicle at the Harold/Winnetka intersection. Full details of this analysis are attached. The City has also upgraded pedestrian safety at the Winnetka /Harold intersection by installing enhanced pedestrian crossings. A Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) signal was installed last fall and will be put into service early in 2023. The signal system also includes an ADA compliant pedestrian median that provides refuge to pedestrians crossing Winnetka. As of early 2023, the timing of the anticipated BRT study for Hwy 55 remains unclear. MetroTransit is attempting to coordinate with MnDOT, but is appears the feasibility study remains months away, if not longer. Rather than continue to delay the consideration of the rezoning, staff is moving ahead while providing information about the densities typical sought after by MetroTransit in the areas adjacent to BRT stations. The table below is from the Metropolitan Council’s Transportation Policy Plan and shows the minimum and target densities for various Community Designations (Golden Valley has an Urban designation): 5 Density for Transit Corridors Relative to Community Designation Urban Center Urban Suburban Suburban Edge of Emerging Suburban Edge Density expectations for highway BRT transitway station area (area within 10-minute walk or ½ mile) Minimum: 25 units per acre Target: 40-75+ units per acre Minimum: 12 units per acre Target: 25-50+ units per acre Minimum: 10 units per acre Target: 20-40+ units per acre Minimum: 8 units per acre Target: 20-40+ units per acre Density expectations for arterial BRT transitway station area (area within 5-minute walk or ¼ mile) Minimum: 15 units per acre Target: 20-60+ units per acre Minimum: 15 units per acre Target: 20-60+ units per acre Minimum: 15 units per acre Target: 20-60+ units per acre Minimum: 15 units per acre Target: 20-60+ units per acre Staff analysis of the existing land use designations within a ½ mile of the Winnetka/Harold/Hwy 55 intersection (attached) show that there are currently 899 units spread over 125 acres for an average residential density of 7.22 units per acre – well below the minimum as well as the target density numbers. If other residential-zoned properties in and around the downtown were to redevelop at their maximum allowed densities, the units per acre figure would increase to 10.60. Finally, the rezoning and subsequent redevelopment of the ten properties in question could increase the average residential density to 11.81 units per acre – just under but closer to the minimum threshold required. It should be noted that a pending consideration of an increase in the density of two properties in the downtown would be enough to surpass the 12 units per acre threshold, while still remaining well below the target number of 25 to 50+ units per acre. In summary, staff sees the rezoning as an important step in supporting future BRT along Hwy 55. While some of the questions around traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, and BRT have been answered, the fact remains that the change in zoning would allow for an increase in allowed building height compared to the regulations in place today. R-3 zoning allows for buildings up to four stories, or five stories for a senior building if a Conditional Use Permit is approved. In contrast, the Valle d’Or townhomes across Harold Avenue to the south are two and a half stories tall. The Valley Square Corporate Center building to the northwest across Highway 55 is three stories. The closest existing structures of this height are the professional buildings in the Valley Creek Office Park a short distance to the west, which are four stories tall and on a hill, making the height relative to Hwy 55 more similar to five stories. The Calvary Apartments to the east of the Civic Campus are between 10 and 11 stories, and a proposed multifamily building along the west edge of the downtown would be six stories. When viewed in the larger context, the potential height of a structure in the area proposed to be rezoned would not be out of scale. 6 Zoning Requirements The key aspects of the R-3 zoning designation being considered are listed below: Medium Density Residential (R-3) Zoning District Permitted Uses • Duplexes • Townhouses • Multifamily buildings • Senior and physical disability housing Conditional Uses • Retail sales, restaurants, and professional offices on a ground floor with direct access to the street Density Range • 12 units per acre or 17 units per acre with a CUP (up to three additional units per acre available through density bonuses) • Senior/physical disability housing – 20 units per acre or 25 units per acre with a CUP (up to five additional units per acre available through density bonuses) Height • Four stories or 48 feet • Five stories or 60 feet for senior/physical disability housing with a CUP Future redevelopment under R-3 zoning could happen via wholescale change with the construction or one or two larger buildings, or incrementally on one or two lots at a time as ownership of existing single-family properties changes hands. Should the City choose not to rezone these properties, an amendment to the Future Land Use Map would then be required with the Met Council – modifying the 2040 Comprehensive Plan – in order to maintain consistency between guided land use and zoning. Recommended Action Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the Zoning Map to rezone the ten properties in question from Single-Family Residential (R-1) to Medium Density Residential (R-3). Attachments Minutes from Planning Commission meeting of September 14, 2020 (6 pages) List of Affected Properties (1 page) Map of Future Land Use and Existing Zoning Designations (1 page) Selection from Downtown Redevelopment Traffic Study dated November 11, 2022 (3 pages) Downtown Residential Density Analysis (1 page) List of Affected Properties Address Current Zoning Proposed Zoning 7831 Olson Memorial Highway R-1 R-3 440 Winnetka Ave N R-1 R-3 424 Winnetka Ave N R-1 R-3 400 Winnetka Ave N R-1 R-3 7840 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7830 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7732 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7724 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 7710 Harold Ave R-1 R-3 411 Rhode Island Ave N R-1 R-3 Future Land Use Current Zoning GOLDEN VALLEY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC STUDY GOLDV 166095 Page 34 5.4 Area 5 Sensitivity Analysis A supplemental traffic sensitivity analysis was performed for Area 5, located on the SE quadrant of TH 55 and Winnetka Avenue, north of Harold Avenue. In addition to the 2042 full build volumes from the downtown redevelopment analysis, extra traffic volumes were distributed to all study intersections based on expected future trip generation in Area 5. Area 5 is approximately 6.2 acres and currently zoned as R-1(Single Family Residential). The area, however, is being proposed for R-3 zoning (Medium Density Residential). Based on the City Code, Section 113-90, the following maximum land use densities1 are allowed for areas zoned R-3: • 20 multi-family dwelling units per acre (125 total) • 30 senior housing units per acre (187 total) Using the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition, Table 14 summarizes the daily and peak hour trip generation estimates based on the 20 multi-family dwelling units of 30 senior housing units for different residential land use types. Table 14 – Area 5 Trip Generation Scenarios Land Use Type (ITE Code) Units/Acre Total Units Daily Trips AM Peak Hour Trips PM Peak Hour Trips Apartments (221) 20 125 568 46 49 Senior Apartments (252) 30 187 606 37 47 Townhomes (215) 20 125 900 60 71 Senior Townhomes (251) 30 187 806 45 56 1 Maximum densities include the by-right densities for each category, 5 additional units/acre for each category, and density bonuses of 3 units/acre for general residential and 5 units/acre for senior housing pursuant to the City’s Residential Density Bonus Policy. Area 5 (6.2 Harold Ave Sensitivity analysis performed for the potential residential development in Area 5, located on the SE quadrant of TH 55 and Winnetka Ave. GOLDEN VALLEY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC STUDY GOLDV 166095 Page 35 Based on the trip generation of each R-3 development scenario for Area 5, the 125 townhomes are estimated to generate the greatest daily and peak hour traffic. Figure 12 depicts the 2042 build traffic from the downtown redevelopment areas, the Area 5 trips using the peak hour trips generated by 125 townhomes, and the total build traffic at the TH 55 at Winnetka Ave and Winnetka Ave at Harold Ave intersections. The distribution assumes that all residential development access points will be on Harold Avenue and none on Winnetka Avenue. A relatively low number of new peak hour trips are added to the two intersections, with a maximum of 27 vehicles added to Winnetka Avenue in the northbound direction and 31 vehicles added to Harold Avenue in the westbound direction. This equates to about one additional trip in each direction every two minutes, or 3-4 additional trips per direction during each TH 55/Winnetka Avenue signal cycle. Figure 12 – 2042 Area 5 Sensitivity Analysis Traffic Volumes An operations analysis was completed using the 2042 Build + Area 5 Trips for the TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue and Winnetka Ave at Harold Avenue intersections. The results were compared to the 2042 Full Build operations, which are summarized in Table 15. The new trips generated by Area 5 are expected to have minimal impact to the Harold Avenue and TH 55 intersections on Winnetka Avenue. At the TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue intersection, the increase in delay is less than 2 seconds per vehicle during the AM peak hour and less than 1 second per vehicle during the PM peak hour. At the Winnetka Avenue at Harold Avenue intersection, there is no change in the delay during the AM peak hour and a less than 1 second per vehicle increase in delay during the PM peak hour. Additionally, the AM and PM northbound maximum queue lengths at the TH 55 at Winnetka Avenue signal increases by approximately 1-2 vehicles and are expected to clear the intersection in a single cycle. GOLDEN VALLEY DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TRAFFIC STUDY GOLDV 166095 Page 36 The significant delays experienced on the side streets are comparable to the 2022 existing conditions and are primarily attributed to the longer cycle lengths set by MnDOT along TH 55, which prioritize vehicle throughput on the mainline. As development occurs in Area 5, it is recommended that the accesses on Winnetka Avenue be removed, and all accesses be located on Harold Avenue to minimize conflict and offer additional northbound storage room for queues. Table 15 – 2042 Build Traffic Operations – Area 5 Sensitivity Analysis (SimTraffic) Peak Hour Intersections: Approach 2042 Full Build 2042 Full Build - Area 5 Sensitivity Analysis Approach (sec/LOS) Intersection (sec/LOS) Approach (sec/LOS) Intersection (sec/LOS) AM Peak Hour TH 55 at Winnetka Ave (Traffic Signal) EB 16.6 / B 26.6 / C 16.5 / B 27.8 / C WB 12.0 / B 12.2 / B NB 85.7 / F 94.6 / F SB 66.6 / E 67.5 / E Winnetka Ave at Harold Ave (Traffic Signal) EB 7.0 / A 2.6 / A 5.7 / A 2.6 / A WB 4.7 / A 5.1 / A NB 0.2 / A 0.2 / A SB 3.8 / A 3.5 / A PM Peak Hour TH 55 at Winnetka Ave (Traffic Signal) EB 17.2 / B 33.3 / C 16.2 / B 33.9 / C WB 18.3 / B 18.8 / B NB 88.5 / F 92.9 / F SB 80.6 / F 79.1 / E Winnetka Ave at Harold Ave (Traffic Signal) EB 8.2 / A 1.1 / A 10.6 / B 1.4 / A WB 5.1 / A 5.1 / A NB 0.2 / A 0.3 / A SB 3.1 / A 3.7 / A 5.5 Golden Valley Road at Wisconsin Avenue Intersection Analysis 5.5.1 Single Lane Roundabout Although the intersection of Golden Valley Road at Wisconsin Avenue does not indicate existing safety concerns or future operational issues with the redevelopment traffic demand, the City requested a review of the operations of a roundabout at the intersection. The intersection currently operates as an all-way stop controlled intersection. The roundabout-controlled intersection could be implemented as a traffic calming strategy for the corridor, be a gateway feature into the City’s downtown area, or alleviate any future safety or operational concerns. The roundabout analysis was performed using the Highway Capacity Software (HCS7), which implements the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) calculations. The all-way stop analysis was also performed using HCS7 for a direct comparison between the control options. Table 16 summarizes the operations for the intersection under the existing all-way stop control and the roundabout control. The two control types show similar operations during the AM peak period, showing LOS A for the intersection and for all approaches with minimal queueing. During the PM Downtown Residential Density Analysis Quarter Mile Half Mile Total Units Residential Acreage Avg. Residential Density Total Units Residential Acreage Avg. Residential Density Existing Residential 215 30.76 6.99 899 124.52 7.22 2040 Land Use w/o Harold 380 36.27 10.49 1550 146.22 10.60 2040 Land Use - Full Projection 558 36.27 15.37 1727 146.22 11.81 Date: February 13, 2023 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager Subject: TPT Video: Jim Crow of the North Summary Following up on previous viewings of the TPT documentary “Jim Crow of the North” which focuses on the use of racially restrictive covenants and real estate practices in the Twin Cities, staff will provide time for discussion among Commissioners.