06-10-02 PC Agenda
AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Rail, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, June 10,2002
7:00 P.M.
I. Approval of Minutes - May 13, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting
II. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision (SU 07-08)
Applicant: Paul Pentel and Warren Rottmann
Address: Lots 11 & 12, Block 4 Thotlands Twin View Terrace, located at 941 and
1021 Angelo Drive, both in Golden Valley, MN
Purpose: The applicants are requesting a subdivision of the two parcels of
land in order to redraw the property line between these parcels.
This property line change will allow for a gazebo encroachment to
be corrected.
III. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit Amendment (CU-75 A)
Applicant: Borton Volvo
Address: 905 Hampshire Avenue South, Golden Valley, MN
Purpose: The applicant would like to amend the existing CUP to allow for a
car wash and oil change and lubrication bay to this automobile
dealership.
IV. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision (SU 04-03)
Applicant: Linda Lund and Ann and Faison Sessoms
Address: Lots 8 & 9, Block 7 Woodlawn Park, located at 4930 and 4940
Normandy Place, both in Golden Valley, MN
Purpose: The applicants are requesting a subdivision of the two parcels of
land in order to redraw the property line between these parcels.
This property line change will allow for a garage encroachment to
be corrected.
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V. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
VI. Other Business
VII. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 13, 2002
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall
Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota, on Monday,
May 13, 2002. Vice Chair Shaffer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
II.
rs Eck, Groger,
of Planning
inutes of the
e videotape
Those present were Chair Pentel (arrived at 7:50 PM) and Com
Hoffman, McAleese, Rasmussen and Shaffer. Also present we,
and Development Mark Grimes and City Planner Dan Olson
meeting were transcribed by Lisa Wittman, Recording Se
recording of the meeting.)
I. Approval of Minutes - April 22, 2002 Plan
Groger referred to page two, paragraph eight
changed "Lake Street".
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McAleese brought to staffs attention t
2002 minutes. Staff contacted Pente
other business:
el had an addition to the Apri/11,
tied the following under section five,
"Pentel stated she has conc
Multiple Family Zoning Di
telecommunications towers being allowed in
MOVED by McAlees
approve the April 22,
by Rasmussen and motion carried unanimously to
s with the above noted change and addition.
I Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit (CU-96)
innetonka Motor Car Sales, Inc. (dba Morrie's Mazda)
9010 Olson Memorial Highway, Golden Valley, MN
Purpose:
The Conditional Use Permit would allow for an automobile
dealership on property in the Commercial zoning district.
Grimes reminded the Commissioners that the above public hearing was a continuation
from the Apri/22, 2002 Planning Commission meeting. He reviewed the site plan and
reiterated that this use is similar to the way Avis Rental Cars used the site in the past.
He discussed the concerns the neighbors had about lighting and stated that they have
mentioned that if the lighting is the same as it was with the previous occupant they
. would be okay with that.
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Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 13, 2002
Page 2
Grimes stated that the site would have 57 parking space and the hours would be 9 AM
to 8 PM Monday-Thursday and 9 AM to 6 PM Friday and Saturday. He stated that the
City reserves the right to review the lighting plan and discussed the conditions listed in
his memo dated April 18, 2002.
Debbie Tufts, 13700 Wayzata Boulevard, Minnetonka, representing the applicant
apologized for not being at the April 11 Planning Commission mee . nd stated that
Morrie's goal is to upgrade the property. She explained that the e selling late
year, high-end vehicles. She stated that the vehicles would b the
Minnetonka store and individually driven to the Golden Vall there would
be no large trucks dropping off vehicles on this site.
Eck stated that this is a relatively small site and asked
Tufts stated that Morrie's goal is to provide person
do that with a smaller site versus a large site. .
h Imary objective is.
ice and that it is easier to
Hoffman asked what kind of upgrading the a
they would be sandblasting the outside
the interior.
. g for the building. Tufts stated
, adding a ramp and upgrading
Hoffman asked how many vehic
stated that their goal is to sell 3
have approximately 50 veh'
have on the site at one time. Tufts
ehicles per month and that they would probably
lot.
Shaffer opened the publi
public hearing. .
Hearing and seeing no one, Shaffer closed the
Eck stated that if
Shaffer state
good idea.
g issues are satisfied he would be in favor of this proposal.
ges around the parking area to shield headlights would be a
t he would like to add to condition number two that no cars are to
scaped areas including setbacks. He also wants to add as. a twelfth
condition th II applicable state, local and federal requirements shall be met including
the City's building, landscaping and tire codes.
MOVED by McAleese, seconded by Groger and motion carried unanimously to approve
the request for a Conditional Use Permit which would allow for an automobile
dealership on property in the Commercial zoning district with the following conditions:
1. The site and building layouts submitted with the CUP application becomes a part of
this approval.
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May 13, 2002
Page 3
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2. There shall be no more than 57 total cars on the site. All cars must be parked in
designated parking spaces. At least 6 spaces shall be designated for employees
and 10 spaces for customers. There shall be no parking on any landscaped areas
including setbacks.
3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 9 AM to 8 PM Monday-Thursday, and
9 AM to 6 PM Friday-Saturday. There shall be no car sales 0 day although
the offices can be used.
4. City staff must approve any outdoor lighting plan. The Ci
require that a lighting consultant chosen by the City to
the review would be born by Morrie's. After busines
turned down to provide only security-type lighting.
5. No repair or maintenance work will be done on site
6. Any signage on the site shall meet the require
7. There shall be no signage painted on any
shall be no signage painted or placed on
building.
8. The display of balloons or other infl
searchlights or laser lights is also
9. The building may be used for t
The basement may be used
approve the display of vehf
10. No outside speakers ar
11. Any outside trash co
building.
12. All applicable sta
building, Ian
e right to
n. The cost of
ting must be
car washing.
e City's sign ordinance.
r ow of any vehicle. There
or outside of any window of the
is prohibited. Any type of
of up to three vehicles along with offices.
The Director of Inspections must first
e building.
at this site.
e screened with materials similar to that of the
federal requirements shall be met including the City's
're codes.
III.
earing - Zoning Code Text Amendment
Address:
stitutional (1-1) Zoning Districts, Golden Valley, MN
Purpose:
The applicant is requesting to add "School District Offices" as a
Conditional Use to the City's Institutional (1-1) Zoning districts.
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Grimes stated that School District 281 is proposing to change the text in the City's
Institutional (1-1) Zoning district to allow school district offices as a conditional use. He
discussed the mold and mildew problems the applicants are having in their existing
building and stated they would like to use Olson School for their district offices because
it is in a good location and is vacant. He stated that it is Staff's opinion that offices at
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May 13, 2002
Page 4
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this location would not be appropriate at this point with the way the Zoning Code is
written.
Grimes discussed the 1-1 Institutional purpose statement and the permitted and
conditional uses allowed in the 1-1 Zoning District. He explained that school district
offices would be considered a public use and that there are no conflicts with the Land
Use Plan Map.
Grimes stated that the District realizes that the Zoning Code t
before they would be allowed to apply for a conditional use
hearing is not about a specific use, it is only about changi
hanged
t this public
Code text.
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Grimes stated that the school district has had meetings
them are opposed because of the increased vehic~~
compared to an elementary school. They are
site if commercial offices were allowed in the
proposed changes to the site including additi
building in the future. Grimes stated th
and agrees that they are important to
area with the expectation that ther
open space and trees. He state
area and the look of the buildin
placing conditions on a con
a school.
t ighbors. Many of
sed by school offices
ce about future uses of the
District. Another concern are
g and possible additions to the
ands the neighborhood concerns
ause the neighbors moved into this
001 building with a tremendous amount of
he City's best interest to keep the nature
me. With careful wording of the text and by
permit they could keep the building looking like
Grimes discussed th
change would onl
a typical element
atio and stated that the proposed Zoning Code text
district offices with a very low floor area ratio similar to
I site.
g on the site and stated that there are about 100 spaces now
~ have approximately 130 spaces. They would have to re-stripe
d add 15 spaces to meet the requirements. Proof of parking could be
rmined that there was not a need for the required amount of parking
mal offices.
Grimes referred to Glen VanWormer's, PE of Short-Elliot-Hendrickson Engineering
(SEH) report and discussed the traffic generation from a typical elementary school of
400 students versus a 40,000 square foot school district office. He stated that the two
traffic counts were very similar at 760 trips per day. He stated that the summary of the
report is that the amount of trips would be relatively the same, but the type of traffic and
peak hour trips would be different.
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May 13, 2002
Page 5
Groger stated that the wording of the floor ratio troubles him because it seems as
though the City is rewriting the Code for this particular applicant and that would not be
looking at it objectively.
Grimes stated he has the same concerns but that he has talked with. the city attorney
about this proposal. Staff does not know if this Zoning Code text amendment would
work for other schools and churches, but it is the City's intent to ke e character of
the area and the low density the same. Groger asked if these W that could
be dealt with in a conditional use permit at some point. Grim s .l~ they could
be, but amending the Zoning Code text would make it mor It~ nge the use.
Eck asked Groger if
conditional use p~Em'
required. Groger~
would be be
specific to
floor ratio w
permit rim
school a
4:2-'
,"e number of
ithin a lot or parcel.
changes couldn't be made
Shaffer asked for clarification of floor ratio. Grimes stat
square feet of gross floor area per each square foot of la
He explained that it would assure low density and fft.
to the building that would alter the appearance
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Rasmussen asked if a change were made to
offices in the 1-1 Zoning District and the
would be able to sub-lease the prope
applicant decided to sub-lease the
district. Rasmussen asked if th
not to sub-lease it if the propert
that the property is designa
any other use would requ'
Code to allow commercial
ides not to use this site if they
business. Grimes stated that if the
would have to be to another school
I . t couldn't use the property and decided
be turned into a residential area. Grimes stated
nal on the Comprehensive Plan Map and that
ent to the Comprehensive Plan Map.
t this proposal should be handled strictly as a
change to the Zoning Code text would not be
concern is that changing the text should consider what
alley as a whole and that this seems to be looking at it
n. Eck asked how he would change it. Groger stated that the
required and that it could be handled with a conditional use
ated that the School District could double the size of the existing
eet the Zoning Code requirements for the 1-1 Zoning District.
Tom Walerius, Business Manager, Robbinsdale School District, stated that Olson
School was opened in 1972 and was closed in the 1980's then later reopened for other
schools to use. He discussed current school district enrollment and stated that each of
the schools in the district are under capacity so it doesn't look like they would be
needing more elementary school space. He stated that they have looked at 11 different
options besides Olson for the district headquarters and that it is cost prohibitive to
remodel their existing building.
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May 13, 2002
Page 6
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Walerius addressed the concerns about traffic. He stated that they are estimating
about 750 cars per day compared to the neighbors' estimation of 850 cars per day. He
referred to Zachary Lane School and stated that their traffic counts are 1740 trips per
day but that they are on a busy street and a lot of the students don't walk to school like
they would at the other schools.
Walerius discussed the parking issues and stated that they would
additional parking but they expect to use interior space and wo
space from the play areas. He stated that the size of the builgi
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the only change they would have to make is the addition off} e
they intend to make the gym and the playground availabl
discussed the evening use of the site and stated that if
building than as a school and that if they were to have I
crowd, they would have it some place else. He di
summer use of the building and stated that 01
but that it is the best option at the lowest cost
Shaffer opened the p
to add some
away any
ork and that
e stated that
e City. He
h less as an office
gs with a bigger
e weekend use and
one of several options
Eck asked why the District is not propo .
Walerius stated that it is not a vacant
moved compared to Olson, which i
innetka elementary school.
the people there would have to be
d easily modified.
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Groger asked if they were inten
location. Walerius said tha .
that.
se Olson School as their permanent office
t but that the School Board still needs to decide
Jeff Carson, 160 've, stated he has been a resident for 26 years and that this
is the first ti ared before any government body. He stated he was not
representi ople who were present, but quite a number of them. He stated
that he was'lised by the traffic report that Grimes discussed, nor does he
neces ily d' ree with the numbers, but he does disagree about the impact to the
neighbo d thought the study should have included traffic on Douglas and
Winnetka. stated he agreed with Commissioner Groger that this proposed change
to the Zoning Code text is specifically for the School District and that it would be a busy
business use.
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Carson stated that the feeling of the people who have signed his petition is that this
proposal is not an appropriate use. He stated that the way this proposal came at them
is most unfortunate. Carson gave the Planning Commissioners a copy of a report he
put together. He referred to the first letter from the District where they said that the use
of Olson School would be temporary and that there was never a discussion with the
neighbors about full time permanent use of the school. He then referred to a SunPost
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May 13, 2002
Page 7
newspaper article, which stated there would be about 30 administrative people moving
to Olson. He referred to Mr. Walerius' comment about not going against the
neighborhood wishes and stated that the neighborhood was told one thing, when the
District really meant another. He stated that it makes no sense to zone for a particular
request and that the City should zone for compatibility and for what is already in the
neighborhood. Carson stated that some of the neighbors have told him that the District
has said if they can't put their offices at Olson they will turn it into 001 for
delinquents. He stated that he thinks that statement is a scare that their
neighborhood is nice and quiet and they want to keep it that
Carson stated that he thinks a dialogue happened betwe s Ai! and the City and
the District fully expected their proposal to move right a q~f<!fto get a conditional
use permit or to change the Zoning Code text. He state i{;nges the
Commission to find another school in this district th'S't'% th the applicant is using
would work for. He stated that he doesn't thin 'ty s Id do what the District is
expecting because they misrepresented the d it is not fair to do it that way.
,m rimary concerns are traffic and
ed where the traffic concern is
re was when it was used as a school.
hat the traffic that they intend right now
001 was open and that having a business
aracter of the area.
Eck referred to the neighbors' petition a
using the site as a busy commercial 0
coming from if there is no more tra .
Carson stated that it is impossib
would be the same as when 01
dropped on the site does c
Eck stated he wasn't sur
that if a school open
still oppose the p 0
believe the traffic
erstood Carson's answer and asked if he was saying
rrow and the traffic counts were the same would he
n stated that there is a different flow and he can't
ual.
w he felt about the traffic back when the school was used for
language immersion. Carson stated that it has never been a
a ected the character of the neighborhood.
Eck referre Carson's comment about the site being used for busy commercial
offices and asked how having 150 workers is different in character from students
contained in the same building. Carson stated that students don't go out for lunch and
they take the bus. He stated that the District office is a busy place with people coming
and going. He stated that it is the idea of an office use and that it is because it is the
District who is proposing this that the proposal is being entertained at all. He stated
that he couldn't imagine a proposal from another commercial business would be
entertained.
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May 13, 2002
Page 8
Hoffman asked when the neighbors originally signed the petition if it was against the
use being temporary or permanent. Carson stated that by the time the neighborhood
knew, the request was for permanent use. He stated that the School District apparently
didn't mean it when they said they wouldn't do this if the neighborhood didn't want it.
Paula Beugen, 1784 Maryland Avenue North stated she is supportive of the
recommendation to change the Zoning Code text and the future c . 'onal use permit
if the text is changed. She stated that the District is being force and any
action ~.ould be a cost to the District. She questioned at wh~~ ~tion would
be rectified. She stated that Olson School has been vacanor a f time and that
it is creating negative conditions such as vandalism. Sh~h,> e thinks the
District's use of Olson School would be a positive use 0 f}/:y and would provide
for a cost effective option. More costly options would sifi~y from other
programs. She stated that the character of the nei~~ would remain the same
and that even though it would increase traffic, i rea able to keep it closed
when it is needed for a valid public purpose.
Beugen stated that a conditional use p
neighborhood concerns are addresse
meetings and that the neighborhoo
the City involved and that the m
and permanent possible use of
picture and the community
school was sold. She sta
used for Adventure Club
generated with those
e conditions to make sure
that she was at both of the
did not have anyone from the District or
. trict held did discuss both the temporary
She stated that people should look at the overall
hat the other potential uses could be if the
as a school board member when Olson was
uage immersion and that there was substantial traffic
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Steven Heller, 15'" rive stated he appreciated the Planning Commission effort
and that it is desire to keep the neighborhood as a residential area. He
stated he specifically so their kids could go to Olson School. He stated
that there h *Iil several different schools in that building and they have not had
any pr ems Duses and that just because the Council can change the zoning
doesn't y should. He stated that cars don't stop at the stop signs and that
they increas e danger but the bus drivers are polite and stop at the stop signs and
don't increase the number of accidents. He recommended that the Planning
Commission does not recommend approval to the City Council.
Steve Schulz, 7340 Olympia Street stated that the traffic study is flawed and that
business people come and go and not all of them would arrive at 8:00 AM and leave at
5:00 PM. He stated that he thinks this process snookered the neighbors and that
temporary is different than permanent. He stated that what is legal and advised by the
city attorney may not make it right, but 104 people feel strongly about it and that is what
is right.
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May 13, 2002
Page 9
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Sam Courey, 1551 Pennsylvania Avenue North stated that it breaks his heart to think
that Olson School might be turned into an office building because of the effort, blood,
sweat and tears he has put into the nature area. He stated that if this were a proposal
to drop an office building there it wouldn't have ever been given any consideration. He
stated that the neighbors haven't been given the opportunity to engage the City Staff to
work on their behalf and that he is very bothered that they are sayi e outside
appearance would not be altered when they are adding parking e stated he
is drastically against this proposal.
Larry Dunbar, 1640 Kelly
did an informal traffic
and found that wi s
deliveries, eveni
approximate
that allow
considered
retail ines
area has not
that it should
reat deal of merit
Jim Senger, 7105 Green Valley stated that the total cons!"
been represented. He asked who paid for the traffic st
have been the School District. He stated that he doesn'
should be given to the traffic study.
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Mary McCarthy, 1760 Kelly Drive stated that
School District because they don't do thin s f
misrepresenting what was happening u
prepare. She stated that her son nea
Adventure Club because people w
is not a safe situation and that a
Olympia and Duluth and she is
neighborhood.
econd time she has fought the
stated they were
ute so she didn't have time to
hen Olson School was used for
nveways to turn around. She stated that it
;,"~ocking Kelly Drive is going to back up on
ed about the safety of the children in the
tated that he supports the District's request and that he
" oble School which is almost identical to Olson School
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and vans, Adventure Club, field trips, school related
s and special events the total trips per day would be
day. He stated that there is no place in the Zoning Code
ces for a school so it should be surmised that it should be
I"and that it would be an advantage to the City, restaurants and
t e area.
Susan Sen ,7105 Green Valley Road stated that the statistics from the school board
are not true numbers. She asked why the traffic study wasn't done at 42nd and
Winnetka. She stated that the traffic study was not done right and was not comparing
apples to apples and that it needs to be redone.
Shaffer closed the public hearing.
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Pentel stated she was unclear as to why the Zoning Code has to be amended when the
Council could decide to allow this use. Grimes stated that he has had lengthy
discussions with the city attorney and he is uncomfortable using the other uses
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Page 10
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category in the 1-1 Zoning District because there are no standards to judge by and it is
hard to determine what is reasonably compatible.
Hoffman told Mr. Senger that he doesn't know who authorized the traffic study but that
he has worked with Glen VanWormer in the past and has found him to be very fair and
competent. He stated that he agrees that they should be comparing apples to apples.
Shaffer as
done. Pent
access
concerns
the Code are
Pentel referred to a past proposal to put an office building along
through a residential area. She stated that she understands
because using Olson School as offices is a change in use
district offices mentioned in the Institutional Zoning Distri
Rasmussen stated that she could support putting a sch
Groger stated there was trouble in the approa
to be for this particular proposal and it is not
through the residential neighborhood. He sta
neighborhood is a desirable thing and t
there. He stated he could see where
appropriate for this particular site.
a dment because it seems
by major streets without going
ving a school in a
arly wouldn't want to put an office
ent might work, but it is not
.
Eck stated that there is clearly
study didn't include a traffic
ssue and he is bothered by the fact that the
ir current District Offices.
McAleese stated that he
for this proposal. He
school to somethi g
different busines
oubts that he would vote for a conditional use permit
is a fundamental change from something that is a
mercial use. He stated that he agreed that if it were a
g to use this site it wouldn't be considered.
issioners if any of them feel that a new traffic study should be
that the real issue is not traffic, it is about the change in use.
Grimes4~~,~it': t Glen VanWormer is one of the most experienced traffic engineers in
the metro a~*a and that his figures are accurate to within 5 to 10%. McAleese stated
that he thinks Glen underestimates the number of cars turning left.
MOVED by Pentel, seconded by McAleese and motion carried unanimously to deny the
applicant's request to add "School District Offices" as a Conditional Use to the City's
Institutional (1-1) Zoning districts.
IV. Informal Public Hearing - Zoning Code Text Amendment
. Applicant: City of Golden Valley
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May 13, 2002
Page 11
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Purpose:
The City would like to revise the telecommunication requirements of the
Zoning Code
Olson stated that Staff and various Commissions have been working on this Zoning
Code text amendment since last summer and that it has gone through several drafts
and changes. He discussed the changes that the Planning Comm' . ners suggested
at their May 13, 2002 meeting and showed them how he incorp into this
draft, He stated that an exception was added to the residenti I 1I0w
temporary towers to be put up in emergency situations. H ted ke with public
works director, Jeannine Clancy about replacing light pol 0 poles so
antennas could be put on them. She didn't think that w d idea and they
have talked about deleting all references to light poles.
Eck asked what it is that the Plann'
to be taken out or added. Olso
has to consider. Grimes stated
brought to the Planning Co
this public hearing and n
to look at.
a recommendation based
e onto the Council in the format
at taking out the consultant
Pentel asked if the Planning Commission is su
on this draft because it doesn't seem to be re
it is in with consultant notes, italics, etc. Olso
notes, italics, etc. is part of the process.
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ssion is recommending if parts are going
ose are things the Planning Commission
is essentially the same document that was
May. Pentel stated she would like to continue
commendation until they have a more final draft
ed with page 3, sections C and D where it allows
Zoning Districts. She stated she is concerned that if
conditional use permit for a tower that it would be difficult
en to say no. She asked why the draft ordinance doesn't say
'als and why a list of the City's parks was attached. Olson stated
on the attachment are neighborhood parks and that towers would
ere.
Groger stated he doesn't want to see towers next to residential areas. He stated he
would vote against this draft and would like to have more discussion about the
telecommunications ordinance.
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Grimes asked Groger if he is suggesting towers should have a greater setback
requirement. Shaffer suggested that maybe the setback requirement could be double
the height of the tower or maybe that towers would only be allowed on arterials. Groger
stated he is concerned about telecommunications towers being that close to residential
areas.
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May 13, 2002
Page 12
Pentel stated that part of the problem is that there is an incentive for the host. Grimes
reminded the Commissioners that there are federal laws to make sure cities provide
coverage.
Eck stated that he doesn't understand the big deal about aesthetics when no one gives
a second thought to the ugly power line poles that have wires goin rywhere.
Pentel stated that there are concerns about the safety of teleco 'on towers.
Grimes stated that the federal government has said that cities c that issue
and that most of the antennas and/or towers are going to b or sides of
buildings.
Eck asked if the only change made to this draft ordinan
towers could be added in emergency situations.
the consultant notes, questions and comments
Pentel's concerns about towers near residen .
draft.
telecommunication
d he would remove all of
d that Groger's and
ould also be added to the next
Pentel opened the public hearing.
hearing.
ring no one she closed the public
McAleese stated that in regard
"short term" means.
ng temporary towers the City should define what
It was the consensus of t
telecommunications'
ing Commission to table the discussion of the
ce until their next meeting on June 10, 2002.
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V.
ngs of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
rd of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
s were discussed.
VI. Other Business
A. Open Space and Recreation Commission tour of Golden Valley parks-June
24,2002
Olson told the Planning Commission that they were invited by the Open Space and
Recreation Commission to join them on a tour of Golden Valley parks on June 24,
2002. He stated that there is a Planning Commission meeting on June 24 and that if
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Page 13
there weren't any agenda items the Commission could decide to cancel that meeting
and go on the park tour.
VII. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:24.
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
From:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
Dan Olson, City Planner
To:
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Minor Subdivision of the Lots at 941 and
1021 Angelo Drive - Paul Pentel and Warren Rottman, Applicants
Date:
June 5, 2002
Background
Paul Pentel of 941 Angelo Drive, and Warren Rottman of 1021 Angelo Drive, are requesting
that the property line between their two properties be redrawn to correct a gazebo
encroachment.
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Qualifications as a Minor Subdivision
The two lot subdivision qualifies as a minor subdivision because the properties are part of an
existing, recorded plat, create fewer than four lots, and do not create the need for any
additional public improvements. The applicants have submitted the required information to
the City that allows for the subdivision to be evaluated as a minor subdivision.
Staff Review of the Minor Subdivision
Since this minor subdivision is located on an existing platted street with access to utilities, the
application is pretty straight forward. The properties do not lie within a floodplain. The City
Engineer, Jeff Oliver, PE has reviewed this minor subdtvision and has found it to be
acceptable. The site plan submitted by the applicants have all of the required information as
stated in City Code Section 12.50. '
The home at 941 Angelo was built in 1957 and the home at 1021 Angelo was built in 1959.
Section 12.50, Subd. 3 of the Subdivision Code states that lots in a minor subdivision must
meet the requirements of the appropriate zoning district. In this circumstance, the Residential
zoning district requires that all lots must be 10,000 sq. ft. in area, have at least 80 ft. of width
at the front setback line, and meet building setback requirements. Accessory structures are
required to be setback at least 5 feet from a side or rear yard property line. After the
proposed minor subdivision, these lots will meet all of those requirements. According to the
. surveyor, the gazebo will be 5.15 feet at its closest point to the proposed new property line.
Qualification Governing Approval as a Minor Subdivision
According to Section 12.50 of the City's Subdivision Regulations, the following are the
regulations governing approval of minor subdivisions:
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1. Minor subdivisions shall be denied if the proposed lots do not meet the requirements
of the appropriate zoninq district. In this case, all of the buildings on the two
proposed lots conform to building and accessory structure setback requirements for
lots in the Residential zoning district.
2. A minor subdivision may be denied if the City Enqineer determines that the lots are
not buildable. In this case, there are already homes on each of the two lots.
3. A minor subdivision may be denied if there are no sewer and water connections
available or if it is determined by the City Enqineer that an undue strain will be
placed on City utility systems by the addition of new lots. In this case, sewer and
water lines are available to provide service for both homes. The existing street
system is more than adequate to provide access to both homes.
4. Approval of the minor subdivision may require the qrantinq of certain easements to
the City. The final plat would show all necessary easements as required by the City
Engineer.
5. If public aqencies other than the City have iurisdiction of the streets adiacent to the
minor subdivision. the aqencies will be qiven the opportunity to comment. In this
case, no other agencies haye any jurisdiction.
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6. The City may ask for review of title if required by the City Attorney due to dedication
of certain easement. The City Attorney will determine if such a title review is
necessary prior to approval of the final plat.
7. The minor subdivision may be subiect to park dedication requirements. The policy
of the City has been that there will be no park dedication required if the new
subdivision does not create any new lots for development. In this case, there will be
no new lots created by the minor subdivision. Therefore, no park dedication will be
recommended.
Recommended Action
The staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision. It would seem to be in the best
interest of the City to allow this minor subdivision to eliminate the gazebo encroachment.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed Minor Subdivision with the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the
final plat.
2. The Certificate of Survey submitted by the applicants, dated April 17 , 2002 shall
become a part of this approval.
Attachments:
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. Location Map
. Memo from Jeff Oliver, PE to Mark Grimes dated May 3, 2002
. Photographs of the two properties
. Certificate of Survey for both properties
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Memorandum
Public Works
763.593-8030 I 763.593.3988 (fax)
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer ~
Review of Pentel Addition
Date:
May 3, 2002
To:
From:
Subject:
Public Works staff has reviewed the proposed preliminary plat of the Pentel Addition,
which consists of a lot line rearrangement at 940 Angelo Drive. This proposed
development must comply with the easement requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance. Therefore, the plan should be revised to include the appropriate front, rear
and side lot line easements.
Please call me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095 /763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Planning Commission
From:
Mark Grimes. Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Amended Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
to Allow Expansion of Borton Volvo, 905 Hampshire Ave.-Borton
Volvo, applicant
Date:
June 5, 2002
Introduction and Background
Borton Volvo is requesting an amended conditional use permit (CUP) in order to expand
their existing dealership at 905 Hampshire Ave. In December 1998, the City Council
approved a CUP for Borton Volvo to operate a dealership at this location. In
accordance with the CUP, Borton remodeled and added to the existing building on the
property and opened the dealership in 1999. The dealership has been operating in a
successful manner since that time. Due to the success of their business, they would
like to make two additions to their facility. One addition to the northeast side of the
building would be made immediately and provide more service facilities. A second
addition at the southeast side of the building would be added sometime in the future
when additional service bays are needed.
An amended CUP is necessary because the site plan is changing due to the two
proposed additions. Anytime a site plan that has been approved by a CUP is changed,
an amendment to the CUP is required. The process to amend a CUP is identical to the
process to obtain a CUP.
Description of Amended CUP
I am attaching a copy of my memo to the Planning Commission dated November 4,
1998. This memo covers the original request for the auto dealership. Also attached is a
copy of the site plan that illustrates how the dealership exists today.
In order to accommodate the additional building on the property, Borton is proposing to
eliminate about 15,000 sq. ft. of inventory display. This means that they will be
displaying about 50 fewer new and used cars on the site. The space that was used for
inventory display will either be used for the building additions or parking needed for
employees or the service bays.
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An analysis of the parking has been provided by Borton and is shown on the site plan.
Staff has reviewed this analysis and it does indicate that they exceed the parking
requirements set out for car dealers with service bays. There is only one correction to
the analysis. The parking for the five future service bays has not been included. Five
service bays would require 20 spaces (four spaces per bay). Although this is not shown
on the site plan, the site plan indicates that they exceed the parking requirement by
more than 20 spaces. (I have visited the site several times over the past few weeks.
Each time I have counted 40-50 vacant parking spaces in the parking lot.)
The northeast addition to the building is proposed to be built right away. This will be
used to provide a wash bay, quick lube bay, two prep/detail bays and larger parts
department. The southeast addition would provide for five service bays. This addition
is planned for a future date. Parking and access along the south side of the building
would remain as indicated on the original site plan until it is constructed.
The revised site plan has been reviewed by both the Inspection Department and
Engineering Department. The site plan may have to be revised so that the driveways
around the building meet the turning radius requirements for City emergency vehicles.
The Engineering Department did not see a need to comment on the site plan.
There will be no change in the access to the cell tower site that was included in the
original CUP.
. Code requires that buildings in the Industrial Zoning District cover no more than 50% of
the lot with building. With the two proposed additions, coverage is only about 15% of
the site. (The site is about 115,000 sq. ft. in area with a building footprint of about
20,000 sq. ft. There are no setback issues related to the proposed additions because
they will be constructed more than the required 20 ft. from a side or rear property line).
Analysis of Ten Factors Required By Planning Commission for CUP
The Planning Commission is required to make findings and recommendations to the
Council on the following factors. These findings are the same or similar to the findings
made with the original CUP application:
1. Demonstrated need for the proposed use: Borton has determined that there is a
need for more service bays and car wash to serve their clients.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: An auto dealership with service is
consistent with the other uses found within the Industrial designation on the General
Land Use Plan map.
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3. Effect on property values in the neighborhood: The expansion of the car
dealership should not have a negative impact on property values in the area. The
existing dealership has been a good addition to the area. Any addition will be
consistent with the existing architecture.
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4. Effect on any anticipated traffic generation upon the current traffic flow and
congestion in the area: The added service bays should not greatly increase traffic
in the area. In fact, traffic may be reduced due to the decrease in car inventory on
the site.
5. Effect of any increases in population and density upon surrounding land
uses: The addition to the car dealership will not increase population in the area
although there will be several more employees.
6. Increase in noise levels to be caused by the proposed use: The additional
service bays should not cause any noise issues in the area. The City has received
no complaints regarding the noise levels at the existing dealership. All work is done
indoors.
7. Any odor, dust, smoke, gases, and vibration to be caused by the proposed
use: The proposed additions should not cause any of these problems if properly
operated. No complaints have been received by the City regarding these problems
with the existing dealership.
8. Any increase in flies, rats, or other vermin to be caused by this proposed use:
The addition to the dealership should not cause any of these problems. The
existing dealership has had no such problems that have been reported to the City.
An enclosed dumpster is located on the site.
9. Visual appearance of any proposed structure of use: The applicant has stated
that the additions will match the existing white masonry found on the service portion
of the existing building. The existing building has been well designed so staff
believes that the addition will be an asset. No additional landscaping is proposed
for the site because the additions are going to be placed in existing parking areas.
10. Other effects upon the general public health, safety, and welfare of the City
and its residents: Staff does not believe there are any other negative effects of
this proposed use.
Recommended Action
The staff recommends approval of the amended CUP for Borton Volvo to allow two
service additions. The site plans that have been submitted indicate that there is
adequate space on the site to allow for the additions. The service additions have been
determined to be needed by Borton to meet customer needs. The existing Borton
dealership has been well accepted by the community and has been a benefit to Golden
Valley. The approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The site plan prepared by Phillips Architects and Contractors and dated 5/6/02 shall
become a part of this approval (Sheet A-1). Until the southeast addition to the
building is added, the site plan prepared by DCA Architects (no date) (Sheet A-1)
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and a part of the original CUP shall remain in force for the area south of the
building.
2. Parking on this site shall meet the requirements of the City Zoning Code.
3. The existing lighting for the site shall remain the same as before the new additions
with the exception of removal of lights. The Director of Inspections shall approve
any changes to the lighting plan.
4. No outside speaker systems shall be used on the site.
5. All signage shall meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code. No signage shall
be placed or painted on vehicles for sale except for signage required by the state or
federal governments. No inflatable devices used to draw attention to the facility
shall be used. No signs shall be painted or placed on the windows of the
dealership.
6. A drainage and grading plan shall be submitted to the Engineering Department as
part of the building permit process.
7. There shall be no display of vehicles in any required setback area.
8. Any other local, state or federal requirements shall be met.
Attachments: Location Map
Memo from Ed Anderson, June 5, 2002
Applicant's Narrative dated May 2, 2002
Original CUP Permit
Memo from Mark Grimes dated November 4, 1998
Photos of location (3)
Site Plans for current proposal
Site Plan from original CUP request
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Memorandum
To: Dan Olson, City Planner
From: Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
Date: June 5, 2002
Re: 905 Hampshire Avenue South
Listed below are the review comments for Borton Volvo located at 905
Hampshire Avenue South.
. 1) Provide a proper 45-foot inside turning radius for fire apparatus.
If you have any questions please call me at 763-593-8065
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PHILLIPS Architect6 & Contractor6, Inc.
May 2, 2002
Narrative for:
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit Application
For Motor Vehicle Sales
Building & Site Alterations
Borton Volvo
905 Hampshire Avenue
Golden Valley, Minnesota
OWNER:
Bergh International Holdings
5428 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419
Attention: Kjell Bergh or Pat Sutter
Phone: 612-827-3666
Fax: 612-827-1103
APPLICANT:
PHILLIPS Architects & Contractors, Ltd.
1250 East Moore Lake Drive, Suite 205
Fridley, Minnesota 55432
Attention: David Constable
Phone: 763-571-1911
Fax: 763-571-3112
Present Zonin~:
Industrial
Site:
The site is fully developed in parking lot and building. The addition of building will reduce
the amount of parking but the total hard surface will the same total. The circulation
drive/Fire lane will remain for access around the entire building. There will be no change in
landscaping and no change in the location of parking lot lights. The parking requirements
change slightly but still have more than the required number of spaces.
1250 East Moore Lake Drive, Suite 205, Fridley, MN 55432 PH (763) 571-1911 Fax (763) 571-3112
pac@phillipsarchitects.com
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Borton Volvo
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
May 2, 2002
Proposed Use:
The proposed use is for an automobile sales and service facility which remains the same
as the prior use. No additional uses are requested. The owner would like to include a car
wash (Volvo customers only), prep/cleanup area, lube bay, and additional service bays at
this site.
Description of Request:
Borton Volvo would like to add a car wash and a separate oil change and lubrication bay.
The existing quick lube bay will become an additional service bay. Other areas to be added
are a parts area and two prep / detail bays. The building to be designed to add five (5)
service bays at the south side of the building.
. Exterior Materials:
The exterior materials will match the existing white masonry service portion at the east
part of the building. The 18 foot high walls will be four courses of white rockfaced block,
with the remainder of the wall white single scored block with a 4 foot high band of white
corduroy block on the upper part of the wall to match existing.
Summary:
Borton Volvo respectfully requests approval of this Amendment fo the Conditional
Permit by the Golden Valley City Council and Planning Commission.
Submitted this 2nd day of May, 2002.
PHILLIPS Architects & Contractors, Ltd.
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Architect
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
No. 98-75
Date of Approval:
December 1. 1998 bY the City Council in accordance
With Sec. 11.10. Subd. 2. and Sec. 11.36 of City Code
Issued To:
Borton Volvo
Approved Location:
905 Hampshire Avenue South. Golden Vallev. MN
Approved Conditional
Use:
To allow for the use of an autodealershio in the
Industrial Zonina District
Conditionals of Approval:
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1. The site plan prepared by DCA Architects (Sheet A-1) and dated November 9,
1998 shall become a part ofthe CUP.
2. Parking on this site shall meet the requirements of the City Code for auto
dealerships and auto service.
3. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review prior to issuance of any building
permits. The Director of Inspections shall approve the lighting plan.
4. No outside microphone systems shall be used on the site.
5. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan to be approved by the Qirector of
Planning and Development. At a minimum, it shall meet the requirements of the
City's landscape standards for new developments
6. All signage shall meet the requirements of the City's sign code for the appropriate
zoning district.
7. A drainage and grading plan shall be submitted to the City Engineer for approval
prior to issuance of any building permits.
8. There shall be no display of vehicles in any required setback area.
9. Borton Volvo will work with the City and County to eliminate the property line, which
now runs down the middle of the property.
10. Any other local, state or federal agencies shall issue all necessary permits.
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Issued By:
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Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
November 11 ,1998
William S. Joynes, City Manager
Mark W. Grimes
Director of Planning and Development
Public Hearing -- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow
an Auto Dealership at 905 Hampshire Avenue South -
Borton Volvo, Applicant
At the November 9, 1998 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission voted
unanimously to recommend that the City Council issue a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) in order that Borton Volvo may open an auto dealership at 905 Hampshire
Avenue South. Attached is a copy of staff's memo to the Planning Commission
dated November 4, 1998. This memo details the proposed auto dealership and
outlines the recommended conditions for approval. As indicated in the attached
minutes from the November 9 meeting, the Commission adopted the eight
conditions found on Page 4 of the November4, 1998 memo. In addition, the
Commission added two conditions to their recommendation. First, that no cars or
vehicles be displayed in any required setback areas; and second, that the
property line that currently exists on the property be removed. Staff will be
meeting with the County to discuss the removal of the property line. This would
not occur prior to the action by the City Council on the CUP.
Recommended Action
The Planning Commission and staff recommend that the City Council approve a
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that would allow Borton Volvo to open an auto
dealership at 905 Hampshire Avenue South. The Planning.Commission
recommends the following conditions be made a part of the CUP:
1. The site plan prepared by DCA Architects (Sheet A-1) and dated November
9,1998 shall become a part of the CUP.
2. Parking on this site shall meet the requirements of the City Code for auto
dealerships and auto service.
3. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review prior to issuance of any building
permits. The Director of Inspections shall approve the lighting plan.
4. No outside microphone systems shall be used on the site.
5. Any other local, state or federal agencies shall issue all necessary permits.
6. The applicant shall submit a landscape plan to be approved by the Director
of Planning and Development. At a minimum, it shall meet the requirements
of the City's landscape standards for new developments .
7. All signage shall meet the requirements of the City's sign code for the
appropriate zoning district.
8. A drainage and grading plan shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
approval prior to issuance of any building permits.
9. There shall be no display of vehicles in any required setback area.
10. Borton Volvo will work with the City and County to eliminate the property line,
which now runs down the middle of the property.
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Attachments:
. Planning Commission Minutes dated November 9, 1998
. Staff Memo dated November 4, 1998
. Plans (enclosed separately)
. Ordinance No. 192, 2nd Series
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
From:
Dan Olson, City Planner
Informal Public Hearing on Minor Subdivision of the Lots at 4930 and
4940 Normandy Place - Linda Lund and Faison and Ann Sessoms,
Applicants
Subject:
Date:
JuneS, 2002
Background
Linda Lund of 4930 Normandy Place, and Faison Ann Sessoms of 4940 Normandy Place,
are requesting that the property line between their two properties be redrawn to correct a
detached garage encroachment, and to allow the homeowners at 4940 Normandy Place to
replace their existing detached garage.
Qualifications as a Minor Subdivision
The two lot subdivision qualifies as a minor subdivision because the properties are part of an
existing, recorded plat, create fewer than four lots, and do not create the need for any
additional public improvements. The applicants have submitted the required information to
the City that allows for the subdivision to be evaluated as a minor subdivision.
Staff Review of the Minor Subdivision
Since this minor subdivision is located on an existing platted street with access to utilities, the
application is pretty straight forward. The properties do not lie within a floodplain. The City
Engineer, Jeff Oliver, PE has reviewed this minor subdivision and has found it to be
acceptable. The site plan submitted by the applicants have all of the required information as
stated in City Code Section 12.50.
As part of this minor subdivision, the homeowner at 4940 Normandy is proposing to replace
their existing detached garage. This garage would conform to the 5 foot required accessory
building setbacK if the minor subdivision is approved.
The homes at 4930 and 4940 Normandy were both built in 1948. Section 12.50, Subd. 3 of
the SubdivisioniCode states that lots in a minor subdivision must meet the requirements of
the appropriate zoning district. In this circumstance, the Residential zoning district requires
that all lots must be 10,000 sq. ft.;n area, have at least 80 ft. of width at the front setback line,
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and meet building setback requirements. After the proposed minor subdivision, these lots will
. meet most of those requirements. The following are the nonconformities for each property:
4930 Normandv Place:
The lot will have 72.9 feet of frontage measured from the minimum required front
setback line. This lot does not meet the minimum required frontage. The lot also
does not meet the front yard building setback requirement of 35 feet (the distance is
only 34.75 feet to the home). The detached garage will not meet the side yard
setback of 5 feet. It will be 0 feet at its closest point to the west side yard property line.
No variances have been granted for this property.
4940 Normandv Place:
The lot will have 77 feet of frontage measured from the minimum required front
setback line. This lot does not meet the minimum required frontage. The lot also
does not meet the west side yard building setback requirement of 11.5 feet (the
distance is only 9 feet to the home). The existing shed will not meet the accessory
building setback requirement of 10 feet from another structure. It is 2 feet at its closest
point to the detached garage. No variances have been granted for this property.
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According to the attached proposed survey for the properties, the applicants are requesting
that the new property line be redrawn in such a manner as to just bring the garage at 4930
Normandy completely within that lot. The attached narrative from the applicants explains
their position in asking that no building setback be required for this garage. The Planning
Staff would like to see a minimum 3-foot setback for that garage. City Engineer, Jeff Oliver
PE, has reviewed this proposed minor subdivision and has noted that the applicant is not
proposing drainage or utility easements along the new property line. The applicants have
supplied staff with a copy of a maintenance easement, signed by both applicants in 1987,
which allows the owners to perform maintenance and make repairs to the garage, fence, and
driveway. This easement agreement will remain in effect if this minor subdivision is
approved.
Qualification Governing Approval as a Minor Subdivision
According to Section 12.50 of the City's Subdivision Regulations, the following are the
regulations governing approval of minor subdivisions:
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1. Minor subdivisions shall be denied if the proposed lots do not meet the reauirements
of the appropriate zonina district. In this case, each of the two proposed lots has
nonconforming buildings that do not meet the requirements for lots in the Residential
zoning district. Therefore, a variance from these conditions must be approved by
the City Council in order for the minor subdivision to be approved. The
nonconformities are stated above.
2. A minor subdivision may be denied if the City Enaineer determines that the lots are
not buildable. In this case, there are already homes on each of the two lots.
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3. A minor subdivision may be denied if there are no sewer and water connections
available or if it is determined bv the City Enaineer that an undue strain will be
placed on City utilitv systems bv the addition of new lots. In this case, sewer and
water lines are available to provide service for both homes. The existing street
system is more than adequate to provide access to both homes.
4. Approval of the minor subdivision may reauire the grantina of certain easements to
the City. The final plat would show all necessary easements as required by the City
. Engineer.
5. If public aaencies other than the City have iurisdiction of the streets adiacent to the
minor subdivision. the aaencies will be aiven the opportunity to comment. In this
case, no other agencies have any jurisdiction.
6. The City may ask for review of title if reauired by the City Attornev due to dedication
of certain easement. The City Attorney will determine if such a title review is
necessary prior to approval of the final plat.
7. The minor subdivision may be subiect to park dedication reauirements. The policy
of the City has been that there will be no park dedication required if the new
subdivision does not create any new lots for development. In this case, there will be
no new lots created by the minor subdivision. Therefore, no park dedication will be
recommended.
Variance Criteria from the Subdivision Code
As stated above, the approval of this minor subdivision will require variances to the
Subdivision Code. The Subdivision Code states that the Council may grant variances as
long as there is a finding that the following conditions are met:
1. There are special circumstances for conditions affecting said property so that the
strict application of the provisions of the Subdivision Code would create an unusual
hardship and deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land. Economic
difficulty or inconvenience shall not constitute a hardship situation for the purpose of
this Code.
2. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial
property right of the petitioner.
3. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious
to other property in the neighborhood in which said property is situated.
The Code states that the City shall consider the nature of the proposed use of the land, the
existing use of land in the vicinity, and the number of people who will reside in the
subdivision, and how traffic conditions will be affected by the additional development in the
subdivision. The City may prescribe conditions to the variance. The Planning Commission is
expected to make a recommendation on the variance request.
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The staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision and the variances needed to permit
the non-standard lots. It would seem to be in the best interest of the City to allow this minor
subdivision to eliminate the garage encroachment. However, staff recommends that a
minimum 3-foot building setback be required for the garage at 4930 Normandy Place. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed Minor Subdivision and Subdivision Code variances
with the following conditions:
1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the
final plat.
2. The Certificate of Survey submitted by the applicants, dated January 29, 1987 shall
become a part of this approval.
Attachments:
. Location Map
. Narrative from applicants
· Photographs of the two properties
. Certificate of Survey for both properties
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Mark Grimes
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Dear Mr. Grimes:
This letter is a follow up to our conversation on May 17, 2002 regarding the
proposed minor subdivision of Lots 8 and 9, Block 7 in Woodlawn Park. We
would like to request a variance from the Planning Commission.
BackQround
The existing garage on Lot 8 is encroaching on Lot 9. There is an easement
agreement, for maintenance purposes, recorded for these properties. However,
now that the owners of Lot 9 are proposing to replace the existing garage on Lot
9, we've been told that we need to resolve the encroachment issue related to the
garage on Lot 8.
. Information in support of our request for a variance
As owners of these lots, we would like to change the property line just enough to
bring the existing garage on Lot 8 fully within Lot 8. The owners of Lot 9 do not
want to give up any more of their property than necessary. Per the proposal we
jointly developed and submitted, as owners of lots 8 and 9, we would somewhat
straighten the property line as it relates to the street, but owners of both lots "give
up" an equal share of land. Our proposal does not provide the existing garage
on Lot 8 a sufficient set back - but we acknowledge that when the garage on Lot
8 is replaced, it will have to be moved so that it meets setback requirements in
effect at that time.
Oyr proposal reflects the strong sense of community in Qur neighborhood. We
acknowledge the problem that exists with the garage on I Lot 8. We're proposing
to do this in a manner that resolves. the encroachment issue now, will resolve the
setback issue when the garage on Lot 8 is replaced, and allows us to maintain or
improve our properties in away that is not detrimental to others.
Please let us know if you need any additional information to support our request.
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LOT SURVEYS COMPANY. INC. - . ~~~~~~~ NO. 349:~32
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0- DENOTES IRON
LAND SURVEYORS
REGlS'l'ERED UNDER LAWS OF STATE OF MINNBSOTA
7601. 73rd Avenue North 56Oo3ON
MlnDNpOlil, ~ 15428
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All of Lot 9 except that part lying East of a line drawn parallel_ ,
tQ .~ distant .. feet Westerly RllSUl'ed at right angles fraa the
<eastiftly liRe thereof. and that part of Lot 10 lying Bast of a
line drawn parallel to and distant 6 feet westerly aeasured at
right angles fraa the easterly line thereof, Block. 7, Woodlawn
Park, ac:cordinB to the plat thereof on file or.-of, record in the
office of the Register of Deeds in and for said Co\Dlty.
n. onIr -.nil __.. fIum... OIl NiCCIId or InfIlnnIaon pnMded br
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. ~.oIt1le__dIIaItIed 1Ind8llll tile loaIIonol III ~8Illl.
.. 8IlCoo..cll>l_".'" fIum or OIlllllld land.
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