11-11-02 PC Agenda
AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, November 11, 2002
7:00 P.M.
I. Approval of Minutes - October 14, 2002 Planning Commission Meeting
II. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision (SU10-05)
Applicants: John and Barbara Wilson
Address:
Purpose:
4117 Wayzata Boulevard, Golden Valley, MN
The applicants would like to subdivide their property into two
parcels. A new home would be built on the newly created
southern lot.
III. Informal Public Hearing - Zoning Code Text Amendment
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Purpose: The City would like to revise the Zoning Code to allow drive-in bank
facilities as a Conditional Use in the Light Industrial zoning district.
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IV. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
V. Other Business
A. Discuss possible revisions to the Residential zoning district.
VI. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
October 14, 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
October 14, 2002. Vice Chair Shaffer called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
Purpose:
Shaffer.
ity Planner,
Those present were Commissioners Eck, Groger, Keysser, Me
Also present were Director of Planning and Development, M
Dan Olson. Chair Pentel and Commissioner Rasmussen
I. Approval of Minutes - September 23, 2002 Pia
MOVED by Groger, seconded by Eck and motio
September 23, 2002 minutes.
nimously to approve the
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II. Informal Public Hearing - Condi .
Applicants:
Address:
Network)
North, Golden Valley, MN
e Permit would allow for a broker for wholesale
'Ie sales on property in the Commercial zoning
Grimes discussed the request to display and sell up to five cars in the
parking lot of the 1I0w Shopping Center. He stated that the Zoning Code
allows car lot onditional Use Permit in the Commercial zoning district. He
explained nt would be leasing approximately 150 square feet of office
space and pe of use being proposed is considered commercial in nature and
is con . tent tti General Land Use Plan map and other car dealerships in the
Comme . I g district, but that no other dealerships are in shopping centers. He
showed th missioners a site plan and pointed out the area where the cars would
be parked. He stated that the applicant does have additional car storage space in
Brooklyn Park so he would not have a need to store more than five cars at this location.
He added that the applicant's current business is in Ham Lake and that he has spoken
with staff in Ham Lake and they have stated that they haven't had any problems or
complaints regarding the applicant's business.
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Grimes stated that there are currently 95 parking spaces at the shopping center and
that according to the type and mix of uses in the shopping center there would be
adequate parking for the shopping center after Excel One moved in. He added that the
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proposed use would unlikely create any traffic problems. He discussed the proposed
test drive route and stated that staff suggests that one of the conditions of approval be
that there be no test drives on local, residential streets. He added that this requirement
would be hard to enforce. He referred to his staff report and discussed the ten factors
he considered as part of a CUP approval.
Ed Johnson, applicant stated that he is looking to move his busine
Golden Valley. He said he is a resident of Golden Valley. He s
always plenty of parking available on the site and that for him
time would be a lot for him. He discussed the landowner's
whole parking lot.
m Ham Lake to
there is
ars at one
ave the
Keysser asked how the cars would arrive on the lot.
individually and that there would be no trucks or tr
d they are driven
Eck asked the applicant how he would draw
he advertises in the paper and only sees cust
to the site. Johnson stated that
ctly by appointment.
Groger referred to the applicant's exi
stated that it requires the 5 cars to
stated that that is a condition of
put a fence up. Groger asked t
be a factor in finding custo
.. nal Use Permit from Ham Lake and
bUilding or in a fenced in area. Johnson
i ,m Lake, but that the landlord has never
cant if he anticipates that drive by traffic would
on stated no.
Shaffer asked the applic
Lake. Johnson state
areas on both sid
complaints. Sha
Johnson sta
e has been any vandalism at his location in Ham
ed that at his Ham Lake location he has residential
ess and that there have been no problems or
the applicant if he clears snow off of the cars in the winter.
'terated that he would rarely have five cars in the parking lot.
Keysseras
appro Gri
check a
every year,
e was a way for the City to monitor the site and the conditions of
sated that generally the staff in the Inspections Department would
re are complaints. He stated that Ham Lake reviews their CUP's
Golden Valley does not.
Groger asked how many test-drives per week the applicant has at his current location.
Johnson stated he has two or three test-drives per week and that he usually goes with
them.
Shaffer opened the public hearing.
Glen Busitzski, 2436 Mendelssohn Lane, stated that he didn't think car sales would be
a good mix in this shopping center. He stated that he is not extremely against the
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proposal but is concerned as to how the City would monitor the site. He showed the
Commission some pictures he took at Plymouth Avenue and TH169 and stated that the
cars in the pictures all had for sale signs in the windows and that some of them had
been at that location for over a year. He stated he could assure that residents in the
area would be monitoring the site and that the proposal is not appropriate at this
location.
Bonnie Ostlund, 2456 Mendelssohn Lane stated that sh
pattern being enforced. She stated that Ham Lak
concerned that a car dealership would have a
up for the possibility of other uses like the on
e ue with the test drive
Iden Valley and she is
i t and would open the City
posed.
Andrew Garon, 2416 Mendelssohn Lane stated that this propos
element the City doesn't need and that it would be an inappro
concerned about the values of the homes in the area and t
Pheasant Glen received a hearing notice.
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Phyllis Bailey, 9201 Medicine Lake Ro
next door was repaved some of the r
could park their cars in there parki
their parking lot past midnight w
en the condominium parking lot
d the shopping center owner if they
y were told no and that any car parked in
sed the public hearing.
Eck asked Grimes if he h
Plymouth Avenue an
that he would be
location and that
omments about the pictures that were taken at
imes stated he was not aware of the situation and
. He stated that car sales are not permitted at that
ot have a conditional use permit.
s reservations about setting a precedent. He stated that the
nd not terribly invasive, but it is not appropriate in a mostly
n he would be voting against the proposal.
Shaffer stat e was also concerned about allowing car sales at a strip mall and
setting a precedent because then other shopping centers could ask for the same type
of use. He stated he doesn't think this proposal is compatible in this shopping center.
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McAleese referred to condition number two in Mark Grimes' memo and stated that the
word "modes" should be "models" and he asked for a definition of "good condition". He
stated that if he were going to approve a business of this type that this would be an
ideal use, but this particular proposal is inappropriate for a shopping center that is in a
mostly residential area.
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Grimes suggested adding as a condition of approval that vehicles cannot be delivered
by a car transport.
Eck stated that this particular application is minimally intrusive and probably won't be
noticeable at all by the neighbors, but in this particular case it is not a compatible use.
Keysser stated that he is less concerned about the impact to the s
is concerned about this type of use in a residential neighborhoo
III.
equest for a Conditional
obile sales on property in
Eck stated that he thinks another condition of approval sho
would not be allowed to park on the site. McAleese sug
regarding passenger vehicles up to a certain weight.
MOVED by McAleese and seconded by Eck to ap
Use Permit to allow for a broker of wholesale
the Commercial zoning district with the follow'
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. Change condition number two in M
. Delivery of automobiles by trailer
. Only passenger vehicles up to
o to define "good condition",
allowed.
eight would be allowed to park on the lot.
Upon a vote the motion was un
was incompatible with the
Iy denied. The Commission thought the use
y didn't want to set a precedent.
Zoning Code Text Amendment
ity would like to revise three Sections of the Zoning Code to
lIow for time extensions for P.U.D.'s, CUP's and Variances.
Olson st~ff would like to revise the Zoning Code to allow for time extensions
on PUD a Is for six months for final plat submittal, and one-year extensions for
CUP's and variances. He referred to the draft ordinance written by the city attorney.
Shaffer asked how the City has been handling extensions. Grimes stated that the City
Council has issued extensions in the past but that there is nothing in the City Code
regulating this.
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Eck asked for clarification on what exactly staff is asking. Olson explained that for
Conditional Use Permits and variance approvals applicants have one year to do the
requested work or the approval expires. Eck stated that some clarification is needed in
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the draft ordinance. Grimes stated that the draft ordinance is more clear when the
section of the code involving these items is read.
Shaffer asked how many times an applicant could apply for an extension. Olson stated
that the language allows an extension for up to 12 months. McAleese stated that when
the whole section of the Code is read it sounds like applicants could only apply for an
extension one time.
Shaffer opened the public hearing.
public hearing.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by Keysser and motion carri
staff's request to revise three Sections of the Zonin C
for P.U.D.'s, CUP's and Variances.
sly to approve
for time extensions
IV.
Reports on Meetings of the Ho
Council, Board of Zoning Ap
Clevelopment Authority, City
her Meetings
Shaffer discussed a variance re
Appeals denied. He stated tha
City Council.
r i ;rd stall garage that the Board of Zoning
licant is appealing the Board's decision to the
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The Commission
garages.
ardships for variance requests and for third stall
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Planning Commission
From:
MarkW. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Minor Subdivision of Lot at 4117 Wayzata Blvd.-
John and Barbara Wilson, Applicants
Date:
November 6, 2002
Background
Jack and Barbara Wilson own the home and property at 4117 Wayzata Blvd. The lot also
has frontage along Tyrol Trail to the south. They are requesting to replat their property into
two lots. One lot would be for their existing home on Wayzata Blvd. and a new lot off Tyrol
Trail that would be sold for a new house.
Qualification as a Minor Subdivision
This lot subdivision qualifies as a minor subdivision because the property is part of an
existing, recorded plat, creates fewer than four lots, and does 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 as required in
Section 12.50 of the Subdivision Code.
Staff Review of the Minor Subdivision
If the minor subdivision is approved, both lots will be located on existing, platted streets with
access to utilities. However, the access to the utilities is somewhat problematical due to the
steepness of the property and the existing utility connections to the house on Wayzata Blvd.
The utility issues are addressed in the attached memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE.
The subdivision is not located within a floodplain or a shoreland area of the City.
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 which they are located. In the
case of this minor subdivision, both Parcel A (north lot) and Parcel B (south lot) do not meet
all requirements for lots in the Residential zoning district, including lot size and setbacks. The
total size of the property prior to subdivision is 17,446 sq. ft. (The highway easement for the
frontage road is nolincluded in their total square footage.) After the proposed subdivision,
Parcel A or the north lot is 9,452 sq. ft. in area or about 500 sq. ft. less than the 10,000 sq. ft.
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minimum lot size in the Residential zoning district. Parcel B or the south lot is only 7,994 sq.
ft. in area or about 2,000 sq. ft. less than required in the Residential zoning district. If the
subdivision was approved, the existing house and deck on Parcel A does not meet the rear
setback requirement of 20% of the lot depth at several points. The front and side setback
requirements of 35 ft. and 15 ft. would be met. The existing house meets all setback
requirements for the lot that it is now located on with the exception of the side yard setback
from the southeast corner of the house. At that southeast corner of the house, the house
should be set back 15 ft. The actual setback is 14.2 ft. In 1994, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson received
a variance for this existing condition in order that the conforming deck on the rear of the
house could be built.
For historical purposes, the house was built in 1956. In the early 1990's, MnDOT acquired
the house along with several other homes along the frontage road. (MnDOT acquired the
homes because of the widening of the road and to eliminate the complications of having
families living in the midst of all the construction for several years.) Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
purchased the home from MnDOT in late 1993 or 1994.
The applicant has submitted several attachments for staff and Commission consideration.
Attachment 3 indicates the potential location for a house. on Parcel B. Note that this house
location would not meet side setback requirement and would be very close to the rear
setback requirement. Staff would recommend that any new house located on Parcel B meet
all setback requirements. Those are 35 ft. front, 15 ft. side and 20% of lot depth for the rear.
The proposed Parcel B has adequate space to allow for the construction of a house that
. meets the setback requirement.
The major issue (outside of utility issues) is the creation of two lots that do not meet the
minimum lot size requirement for the Residential zoning district. The argument made by Mr.
and Mrs. Wilson is that there are 12 lots in the area that are less than 10,000 sq. ft. in area
(Attachment 5) and that there are three lots in the area that are less than 7,994 sq. ft. in area.
(Staff has not verified how many homes in the area are less than 10,000 sq. ft. in area. It
does seem very likely that there is some lots this small in the area. South Tyrol Hills was
platted in the 1930's when smaller lots were more popular.) They also argue that a home
built on Parcel B would fit in with the area and not be out of character. In recent years,
several homes have been built in South Tyrol on challenging lots, including the home under
construction at this time on Alpine Pass and the home built several years ago at the west end
of Tyrol Trail. Both of these homes are very close to Parcel B.
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There also may be some concern about the steepness of the lot. The property is at an
elevation of about 900 ft. along Wayzata Blvd. and it falls off to about 860 ft. along Tyrol Trail.
This would require careful construction techniques. However, this type of construction is
possible as illustrated by the home under construction on Alpine Pass. Another concern may
be how close the new home would be from the existing home on Parcel A. The plan
indicates the rear of the deck on the home on Parcel A would be about 37 ft. from the rear of
the house on Parcel B. Normally, this would be quite close for two single-family homes.
However, the difference in elevation would mitigate this lack of setback distance. Because
the construction of a house on Parcel B will require the removal of some significant tree, the
builder will have to meet the requirements of the City's tree preservation ordinance. As part
of the construction process, they will also have to submit additional information to the
Engineering Department regarding grading and erosion control.
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Qualification Governing Approval as a Minor Subdivision
According to Section 12.50 of the Subdivision Code, the following are the regulations
governing approval of minor subdivisions:
1. Minor subdivisions shall be denied if the proposed lots do not meet the requirements of
the appropriate zoninQ district. In this case, both lots would not meet the minimum area
requirement of 10,000 sq. ft. for a lot. In addition, the existing home on Parcel A would
not meet the rear yard setback requirement of 20% of the lot depth. Because of these
nonconformities, a variance from these conditions must be approved by the City Council
in order for the minor subdivision to be approved. (See "Variance Criteria" section of this
memo.)
2. A minor subdivision may be denied if the City Enqineer determines that the lots are not
buildable. The City Engineer has written a memo regarding this minor subdivision.
Although he addresses several areas of concern, he does not indicate that the lots are
not buildable. As stated above, with proper building techniques and design, Parcel B is
developable.
3. A minor subdivision may be denied if there are no sewer and water connections available
or if it is determined by the City Engineer that an undue strain will be placed on City utility
systems by the addition of new lots. The City Engineer has addressed these issues in
. his memo. Connections to City sewer and water lines are possible but they will be costly.
4. Approval of the minor subdivision may require the QrantinQ of certain easement to the
City. This matter is addressed in the City Engineer's memo. Certain drainage and utility
easements will be required and shown on the final plat.
5. If public aqencies other than the City have iurisdiction on the streets adiacent to the
minor subdivision. the aqencies will be Qiven the opportunity to comment. In this case,
the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) owns Wayzata Blvd. They have
been sent a copy of the minor subdivision drawing. It is not anticipated that they will
have any concerns about the creation of a second lot because there are no changes to
be made to the Wayzata Blvd. portion of the plat. However, MnDOT would have to give
permission to make any sewer or water connection in their right-of-way as indicated in
the City Engineer's memo.
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 a park dedication fee. The policy of the City is
that a park dedication fee will be required if the new subdivision creates any new lots for
development. In this case, one new lot is created. The park dedication fee will be
required to be paid at the time the final plat is approved by the City Council.
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Variance Criteria from the Subdivision Code
1. As stated above, the approval of this minor subdivision will require variances to the
Subdivision Code because the lots and existing house on Parcel A do not meet the
requirements of the Residential chapter of the Zoning Code. The Subdivision Code
states that the City Council may grant variances as long as there is a finding that the
following conditions are met:
2. 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 of
inconvenience shall not constitute a hardship situation for the purpose of determining if a
variance is justified.
3. The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property
right of the petitioner.
4. 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.
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The Subdivision Code states that the City shall consider the nature of the proposed use
of the land, the existing use of land in the vicinity, 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.
Recommended Action
In this case, the staff will not make a recommendation. There are arguments on both sides
for the minor subdivision. Staff has generally been advocates for the creation of additional
lots through the replatting of property even when the property would require difficult
construction. Golden Valley and South Tyrol are desirable places to live and the proposed
vacant lot would probably be purchased within a short period of time for a valuable home.
One more home in the area would have a minimal effect on the existing street and other city
systems. However, both proposed lots would not meet the minimum lot size requirement and
variances from the subdivision code would be required. Also, the existing home would not
meet the rear setback requirements after the subdivision was completed.
If the Planning Commission chooses to recommend approval of the minor subdivision and
subdivision code variances, the following conditions are suggested:
1. The Certificate of Survey dated 4/19/02 and prepared by Demars-Garbriel Land
Surveyors, Inc. shall become a part of this approval.
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The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, found in his memo dated Nov. 6,
2002 to Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development shall become a part of this
approval.
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A park dedication fee shall be paid at the time of final plat approval by the City Council.
The amount of the dedication shall be determined by the City Council.
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A house on Parcel B must meet the setback requirements for the Residential zoning
district.
Attachments: Location Map
Photographs (2) showing the front and back of the existing home
Jeff Oliver's memo dated November 6, 2002
Letter from applicant dated October 17, 2002
Survey (applicant's "attachment #3")
Map showing properties of less than 10,000 sq. ft. (applicant's "attachment 5)
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Memorandum
Public Works
763-593-8030 I 763-593-3988 (fax)
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Date:
November 6, 2002
To:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer Jf!!5
4117 Wayzata Boulevard
From:
Subject:
Public Works staff has reviewed the proposed subdivision at 4117 Wayzata Boulevard.
The existing lot is an oversized lot with frontage on Wayzata Boulevard (1394 Frontage
Road) and Tyrol Trail. The Wayzata Boulevard frontage is located between TyrolTrail
and June Avenue. The existing home on this lot has driveway access from Wayzata
Boulevard. The elevation of the driveway is approximately 35 feet above the elevation
of Tyrol Trail.
The proposed new lot will have frontage onto Tyrol Trail, which was reconstructed in
2002 as part of the Pavement Management Program. As outlined in the Special
Assessment Policy, the existing home on Wayzata Boulevard was not assessed for the
2002 PMP project because the frontage was back yard frontage. However, the
subdivision will result in a new lot with frontage on Tyrol Trail that was not assessed.
Therefore, staff recommends that the new lot be charged an assessment for the
frontage on Tyrol Trail at the $2,600.00 per unit rate assessed to all other properties in
the South Tyrol PMP project. This assessment is payable prior to final approval of the
subdivision.
A right-of-way permit will be required for the installation of the driveway at the time the
new home is constructed. Due to changes to Tyrol Trail west of Alpine Pass, the
driveway must be located as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant.
Sanitary sewer service to the existing home is provided from a service off of Tyrol Trail
that crosses the proposed new lot. There is no sanitary sewer service available from
Tyrol Trail to serve the proposed home. Because the Plumbing Code prohibits multiple
homes from using the same sanitary sewer service, a new service for one of the homes
will be required.
In the late 1980s, the City Council passed a resolution prohibiting the open cutting of
reconstructed streets for a period of five years following completion of the project. Any
"unavoidable" cuts need to be authorized by the City Council, and the applicant would
be required to perform rehabilitation to an area adjacent to the cut that could include an
overlay of up to a block of adjacent roadway.
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There is an existing sanitary sewer line within Wayzata Boulevard in front of the existing
home. However, records indicate that a service line was not installed for this property.
Based upon the above discussion, staff recommends that the sanitary sewer service to
the existing home be revised. This revision should include installing a new service line
into the Wayzata Boulevard sewer main, and connecting the new home to the existing
service on Tyrol Trail. The installation of the new service into Wayzata Boulevard will
require a permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, and utility and right~
of~way permits from the City.
Water service to the property being subdivided is provided from Wayzata Boulevard and
Tyrol Trail. City records are unclear as to which service is connected to the existing
home. The applicant must demonstrate the ability to connect the proposed home to
City water without additional cuts into Wayzata Boulevard.
The subdivided property will be required to include easement dedication consistent with
City Code requirements.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
C: Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Gary Johnson, Building Official
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October 17, 2002
Mr. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
The City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
GoldenValley, MN 55427
RE: App&eation for Subdivision
Dear Mr. Grimes:
We have been residents of Golden Valley for 7+ years and are proud of our community and have
appreciated and enjoyed the many advantages of living here. Also, we care a great deal for the ~'look" and
~'feel" of our neighborhood and want to do our best to keep it as charming as it is.
We purchased our property in the summer of 1994 from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. It
had been abandoned for several years because of the construction of 1-394. After eight months of
construction and rehabilitation, our "dream home" was ready. Our time, money and effort were well
spent and the house really did become our home in February of 1995. We have enjoyed our home and we
also enjoy our community as well.
Our request is that we be allowed to divide our large lot (18,000+ square feet) in South Tyrol Hills in
order to make a saleable and buildable lot in addition to the portion on which our home is located. The
portion we wish to separate is largely unusable for us. To support our request, we are providing the
following documents:
Attachment 1 - Application for Minor Subdivision.
Attachment 2 - A check made payable to the City of Golden Valley in the amount $100.
Attachment.3 - Certificate of Survey of property showing requested change. Please note the proposed
parcel is conforming in all respects except for the 10,000 square foot requirement.
Attachment 4 - Certificate of Survey showing existing property with elevation lines and trees indicated.
Attachment 5 - Map of South Tyrol Hills area with existing properties of less than 10,000 square feet
highlighted. This seems to show a precedence allowing the variance in square feet.
As you can see on the enclosed surveyor's drawings, the lot lends itself very well to division for the
following reasons:
~ The current lot is naturally divided already-the portion on which our house is located faces
Wayzata Boulevard and is basically flat, with a slight slope in the back yard to accommodate the
walkout basement. The portion we wish to set as a "new" building site is flat on the street side
(South Tyrol Trail) with an upward grade at the rear. (Please see Attachment 4.)
~ By the surveyor's drawings, it would appear that the lot may indeed have been in two parcels at
one time. The configuration of the present lot lines indicates this possibility.
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>> The "new" lot bas the distinct advantage of having a view of the pond on South Tyrol Trail. It
would be likely that the owner or architect or builder would be inspired to erect a home suitable
for the location and also the general "look" of the neighborhood. Such a home could and would
be a positive addition to the tax base. of our community.
>> Although the size of the proposed lot is less than the 10,000 square feet currently required, other
properties in the neighborhood are also less than 10,000 square feet. The "new" lot would be
larger than three existing lots. Therefore, its size would not appear to be "out of step" with the
other homesites. (please see Attachment 5.)
We look forward to the opportunity to appear before the Zoning Board and/or the Council to discuss this
application. Please let us know when you would like for us to attend the session. In the meantime, please
feel free to call us if you have any questions. Our home phone number is 763-381-0812. Please leave a
message and we will return your call the next day.
Thank you for considering our application.
rely yours, , ~I I. 1"
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ohn F. and Barbara M. Wilson
4117 Wayzata Boulevard
Golden Valley, MN 55416
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Th"l r"r! 0' 1.01' E'{lhl (0) ,,"(j Nine (9). Rlock HUN' (31. 'Tyrol H,".. 1I1',",ppin COII;'ly. MUlI""OI~', lI"'l:IIhl'lI '" 'ollllw" (;nll1l111'n(;ill'l
"I "'e Nnrllrp.,rl COrn!'r ollol Njno (9); IIr!'n('!' WI"I ,j,IY""vI'n nnlllwI'nly livp hllnfh.'lIl1" 11'1'1 C'N (;1,:",'); II "'nI:l' :;",,11, .'1 ,i\llrl "'UI""
10 if poinl in" hilI' "Iflllin(j Iromlho ",0'1 fJortl'I',Iycm"I'I of Lnl l:ighl (Il) to" point inlho SOullrwe'lmly linl' "'I'Ieol, (h"""II"nle!'1 (10')
SOlrthellslerly lrom Ihe NOrthweSl comm Ih!',oof; Ihence Southweslerly ~Iong s~id 11IsI described line 10 s"id pojnl in Ihe SOlrthw"'SIl'lly
line of lol I'ighl (8); thenco SOlnh\laSlO,ly 10 Iho 100"" Southorly comer IhAroof; Ih",ncA Norll"mslmly 10 tho 1110", E'''II'I1y cornor Ihorool;
thonce Norlhweslorly 10 Ihe most Northerly corner Ih'-"reaf; thence Northwoslerly to beginning;
and
Th"t part 01 Lot Ten (10). Block Three (3), 'Tyrol Hills, Hennepin County, Minnesota', described a fOllows; Commnncillg at a poinl twenly-
savon feet (27') South of the North line of Lot Ten (10) and ninety-lour and forty.flvo hundredlhs leel (94.45') West as measured al right
angles "010 Ihe t:aSl /lne of Lot Ten (10), said Block Three (3), said point also being on the South right-of.way line of Wayzata BoulllVard;
thence South parallel with lhe EaSlnne of LO! Ten (lO), a distance of twenty-seven and thlrty.five hundredths feet (27.35'), more or less,
10 Ihe Southwesterly line 01 Lot Ten (10); thence Northwesterly along said SouthweSlerly IIno a diSlance 01 twenty-nine and fll1een ,
hundredths lel!! (29.15'), mor.e or less, to Ihe NorthweS1erly comer O! said Lot Elghl (8); thence Nonh on a line drawn at right angles 10
the North line of LOI Ten (10), a distance of three leet (3'), more Or less, to the South right-of-way line of Wayzata BoulllVard; thence EaSl
along said right-ol.way line a diSlance of fr/teen and eighty-nine hundredths feet (15.89') to the point 01 beginning;
and
That triangular portion or Lot Ten (10), Block Three (3), 'Tyrol Hills, Hennepin County, Minnesota', described as follows; Beginning althe
mosl Northerly comer 01 Lot' Eight (8) In said Block three (3); thence Northwesterly along the WeSlerly line of Lot Ten (10) 10 the most
Westerly corner 0/ said Lot Ten (10); thence East along Ihe North line 01 said lot to an Interseellon whh a line drawn North Irom the point
01 beginning and parallel with the E8S1 Une of said Lot Ten (10); thence SOuth parallel whh said EaSlllne to the polm of beginning;
and
Thatpart ot Lot Seven (7), Block Three (3), 'Tyrol Hins, Hennepin County, Minnesota', described as fOllows; Commencing al a point on
the Northwesterly line of Lot Seven (7), d'rstant lOfty leet (40') SouthweSterly Irom the NorthweSlerly corner thereof; thence Northeasterly
along said Northwesterly line a distance of fr/teen and thirty-fIVe hundredths lel!! (15.35'), more,or less, to a point distant ninety-lour and
lorty-live hundredths (94.45') WeS1 ~ measured at right angles 'rom the East line of Lot Ten (10); thence South parallel whh the East
line of LO! Ten (10) a distance 01 fr/teen and seventy-five hundredths fl'l!\ (!5.75'); thence Northwesterly on a strnlgl~ fine a distance 01
nine and lorty-one hundredths leet (9.41'), more or less, to Ihe point 01 beginning;
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Thai part 01 LOI Eight (6), Block, Three (3). 'Tyro! Hills, Hennepin County, Minnesota', described as lallows; Commencing al the
SOuthe8S1erly comer of lot Eight (8); thence SouthweS1erly along the Southeasterly line thereol a diSlance of twenty-lour and sixty-fIVe
hundredths lel!! (24.65'), more or less, 10 a point dlstaol ninety-lOur and forty-RYe hundredths leet (94.45') West as measured at right
angles Irom the Eas! line of Lot Ten (10); thence North on a line parallel with the East line 01 Lot Ten (10), a diSlance 01 forty-one and
seventy.fIVe hundredths lel!! (41.75') to Us interseellon with the Northe8S1erly line of Lot Eight (8); thence SOlnheasterly along the
Northeasterly line of LOI Eight (8), a distance 01 twentyfrve and eighty.live hundredths feet (25.85'). more or less to the point 01 beginning
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LAND SURVEYORS, INC.
I hereby certify that this survey. plan or report was prepared by me
or under my direct supervision and that I am Q duly Regist(;,ed Land
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File No,
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CERTlF1CA TE OF SURVEt
J030 Harbor Lane No.
Plymouth, MN 55447
Phone:(76J) 559-0908
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Memorandum
Planning
763-593-8095/763-593-8109 (fax)
To:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
From:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Zoning Code Text Amendment - Drive-In banks in the Light Industrial zoning district
Subject:
Date:
November 6, 2002
Background
Recently, the Planning Commission reviewed a Planned Unit Development (P.U.D~
application for a drive-in bank facility at the corner of Winnetka Avenue North and 10
Avenue North. At the November 4, 2002, the City Council approved the Preliminary site plan
for this P.U.D. This property has an underlying zoning classification of Light Industrial.
Currently, drive-in bank facilities are neither a Permitted nor a Conditional Use in that zoning
district. At the August 12, 2002 Planning Commission meeting, staff had suggested that the
City's Zoning Map and General Land Use Plan Map be amended to Industrial for this property
to allow drive-in bank facilities (drive-in facilities are a Conditional Use in the Commercial and
Industrial zoning districts). However, after consultation with our City Attorney, it was felt that
amending the Light Industrial zoning text to allow drive-in bank facilities would be a better
alternative.
Staff is recommending at this time that the Zoning Code be amended so that drive-in bank
facilities be allowed as a Conditional Use in the Light Industrial zoning district. This change
seems in line with similar uses in the Commercial and Industrial zoning districts. The parking
requirements would be the same as offices in the Light Industrial district (1 parking space for
each 250 square feet of gross floor space devoted to office use). The following is the
language that would be added to City Code Section 11.35, Subd. 4 (S) (Conditional Uses in
the . Lighfl ndlJstrialionin~fdisffIct):
· Drive-in bank facilities located on a collector or minor arterial street.
This change to the Zoning Code would be forwarded to the City Council at the same time as
the P.U.D. General Plan of Development for the drive-in bank facilities and Winnetka Avenue
and 10th Avenue.
Action Requested
Recommend to the City Council the above Zoning Code Text Amendment.
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Memorandum
Planning
763.593-8095/763.593.8109 (fax)
To:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
From:
Dan Olson, City Planner
Subject:
Discussion of possible revisions to the Residential zoning district
Date:
November 6, 2002
Background
At the September 23, 2002 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission briefly discussed
possible revisions to the City's Zoning Code, including revisions to the single family zoning
district. Also, as you are aware, the City Council at their meeting on October 15th overturned
a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) denial of a variance for a third stall garage. At that City
Council meeting, the Council directed the Planning Commission to review setback
requirements in the single family zoning district.
Before a draft ordinance can be prepared showing revisions to the Residential zoning district,
staff would like direction from the Planning Commission as to what changes they would like to
see to the Zoning Code. The following are the issues for which the staff would like direction:
1. Side yard setback requirements: Currently, the setback requirements are as follows:
· I n the case of lots having a width of 100 feet or greater, the side setback shall be 15
feet.
· In the case of lots having a width greater than 70 feet and less than 100 feet, the side
setback shall be 15 percent of the lot width.
· In the case of lots having a width of 70 feet or less, the North or West side setback
shall be 10 percent of the lot width, and the South or East side setback shall be 20
percent of the lot width.
Should these setback requirements be reduced? Some have argued to accommodate
2nd and 3rd stall garages (without the necessity of a variance). We could also have a
lesser side yard setback on one side (the side with the garage).
2. Front yard setback requirements: Currently, the requirement is 35 feet. Should this be
reduced in certain circumstances, such as the addition of a front yard porch or deck?
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3. Lot coveraQe: Should we establish lot coverage requirements?
4. Corner lots: Should there be a lesser setback for one side of a corner lot? Currently,
for corner lots, two 35-foot setbacks are required.
5. Accessory buildinQs: Should we delete the requirement that a detached structure has to be
located completely behind the principal structure? One possibility is to require the building to be
located completely behind the front wall of the principal building.
6. Temporary outdoor storaoe: Should we add specific requirements for temporary outdoor
storage (PODS, dumpsters, etc.)?
Planning Commission Action
This agenda item is for your discussion. If the Planning Commission decides what Code
changes should be made, staff will begin working on preparing draft ordinances for the
Commission to review.