06-09-08 PC Agenda
AGENDA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, June 9, 2008
7pm
1. Approval of Minutes
May 28, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting
3. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - Honeywell-1985
Douglas Drive - CU-122
Applicant: Honeywell
Address: 1985 Douglas Drive
Purpose: The Conditional Use Permit will allow for the construction of
92' tall communications tower
4. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit Amendment #1 -
HLM Sports, LLC - CU-105
Applicant: HLM Sports, LLC
Address: 8300 10th Avenue North
Purpose: The Conditional Use Permit Amendment will allow for the
construction of an outdoor sports court
5. Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning - Rezoning the Properties in the 1-394
Corridor to Mixed Use Zoning District
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Purpose: To rezone the properties in the 1-394 Corridor study area from
their current zoning district to the Mixed Use zoning district
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3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority,
City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
4. Other Business
5. Adjournment
Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 28, 2008
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
Wednesday, May 28, 2008. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
MOVED by Eck, seconded by McCarty a
April 28, 2008 minutes with the above
Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, Kluc
(left at 7:50 pm), Schmidgall and Waldhauser. Also present was City B
Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman.
1. Approval of Minutes
April 28, 2008 Regular Planning Commission
McCarty referred to the second paragraph on pa
to be removed from the first sentence.
animously to approve the
2.
Informal Public Hearin
Addition - SU09-13
.illision - Lots 11 &12, Block 3, Glen Urban
-"Aith,
Applicant:
Address:
'on would create three separate lots to allow for the
ction of three new homes
plicant is requesting to do a minor subdivision of Lots 11 and '12,
ition. The minor subdivision would re-subdivide the existing two lots
allow for the construction of three single-family homes. He stated
d three lots will each exceed the minimum lot size requirements of 10,000
"A" will be 13,914 square feet, Lot "B" will be 10,260 square feet and Lot
,569 square feet.
Grimes stated that he has had discussions with the applicant about the recently adopted
single-family zoning code changes regarding infill development so the applicant is aware
of the new requirements.
Grimes referred to his memo dated May 22,2008 and discussed the nine factors for
consideration and approval. He explained that the City Engineer has stated in his staff
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May 28, 2008
Page 2
report that the owner of the lots will be required to submit a grading and erosion control
plan for each of the lots prior to construction. Grimes added that there has also been a
suggestion by Public Works staff that a drainage study done for this area in the past be
updated to include these proposed new lots to make sure that there is adequate storm
water capacity.
Keysser stated that he has been told by people in the neighborhood that the area does
flood a couple times a year. Grimes said that it is his understanding that 0 occasion
water has had to have been pumped out of the area. He stated that st ith proper
grading plans there should be enough capacity in the system for the ew lots.
ess the
as a part
e was a
rail hard
a new homes
Keysser asked about installing rain gardens. Grimes said the
issue of rain gardens. He added that rain gardens would pro
of the individual grading and drainage plans for the homes.
large house removed from Lot 13 that also had a swimming
surface area probably won't be significantly changed
are built.
Eck referred to proposed Lot "B", the middle lot,
the requirements. Grimes said that it dep
more than 15 feet in height than the si
said he is concerned about the homes
Grimes explained that the Plannin
this subdivision proposal. The
and scale of the proposed ho
and character of the pote
by the developer with th
the 12.5 foot setback meets
f the house. If the house is
eed to be increased. Eck
eet the setback requirements.
approving the homes as a part of
building envelope and the possible size
e th he wants to make it clear that the style
Id change from those shown on plans submitted
. n application
Cera asked if the g
Grimes said ye . Th
by the City Co . t
will be set as a part of the subdivision agreement.
ots will be set in the subdivision agreement approved
mal plat approval.
pact the proposed new houses will have on the existing pond.
on the information submitted there will not be an adverse effect
ff is requiring that the existing drainage study be updated just to be
ed if the run-off from these homes will go into the pond or if the
are a street issue. Grimes stated that the drainage study will show if
, capacity in the pond.
Rocky DiGiacomo, Applicant, stated that the former home located at 229 Janalyn Circle
straddled the property line between proposed Lot "A" and Lot 13. He explained that the
impervious surface area of the proposed new homes on the three new lots will be fairly
similar in comparison to the former house at 229 Janalyn Circle and the existing home at
4108 Glencrest. He added that the run-off from the new homes will be more evenly
distributed than before and he would like to create a rain garden in the low point on Lot
"A" to help with water in the low area.
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May 28,2008
Page 3
Keysser asked if the existing newly built home on Lot 13 just to the east of Lot "A" is sold.
DiGiacomo said yes. Keysser asked the applicant if he has buyers for the proposed three
new homes. DiGiacomo said no. He stated that there is a strong resurgence of people
who want to move back to this area and that these lots will be developed by him or by
someone else. He added that he is working hard not to diminish the quality or character of
the neighborhood.
Keysser asked about the style of the proposed new homes. DiGiacomo s id he is most
comfortable building the arts and crafts style of home. Keysser asked ant if he
will be the builder of the homes on the three proposed lots. DiGiaco 'd ye
Keysser opened the public hearing.
out the pond
the pond can
n people's
be addressed
Jeff Nordstrom, 232 Janalyn Circle, stated that there has be
being an issue or not and there is clearly an issue of h w mu
hold. He stated that water comes back through the pi
property and the City has to pump it out. He said
because it is not getting better.
Marcia Cushmore, 4300 Glencrest Road,
Baken at 4316 Glencrest Road. The Ie
DiGiacomo's claims that he is committ
his web page is void of reference
construction. They stated that 0
the healthy and long lived oa
private developers to crea
believe that the evidenc
on a single dimension, th
applicant's recent nd
landscaping is oun
the trees on or
plan to bui mu
are con
and ec
ev nthe
PI ing Co
City uir
the con
ike Schock and Leslie
e concerned about Mr.
influenced home construction yet
al footprint created by his
ent ecological elements of North Tyrol is
y sta that they do not argue with the right of
ing space in their neighborhood however they
ts that the current developer thinks of ecology
uildin he constructs. They attached photos of the
that is void of any pre existing trees and the
e shade and water uptake. They noted that many of
at 301 Janalyn Circle are nearly a century old and any
omes on and around the oak forest is na"ive. They stated they
ying many of the adjacent trees and added that the ecological
Ing a dozen centenarian oak trees far outweighs the gain from
y efficient construction possible. They said they understand that the
n must be fair to both the developer and neighborhood and urged the
gnificant guarantees that the developer would build without harming both
d and the oak grove surrounding 301 Janalyn Circle.
Gene Hollister, 240 Janalyn Circle, said his main concerns are the pond and the run-off
because there are water problems during heavy rains. He said during a heavy rain his
neighbor's back yard becomes a pond and the water goes onto his driveway and he's had
to put in "speed bumps" at the end of his driveway to help divert the water. He said he
believes there is going to be a lot of trees lost and there is not enough slope on the street
to direct the water to the pond.
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Page 4
Ryan Urness, 308 Janalyn Circle, said the corner of Glencrest Road and Janalyn Circle is
a relatively high point. He said his biggest concern is that he is not sure these proposed
new lots will be saleable given their size and elevation. He added that he does not want a
dirt pile sitting across the street from him waiting for a home to be built.
Judy Stinson, 4308 Glencrest, said her neighborhood is in the "old forest" section of
Golden Valley with dozens of mature oaks, maples, elms and numerous other trees and
shrubs. She said most families in her neighborhood are long-term residen who live there
because of the exceptional beauty and environment. She stated that it . nt to
consider that a heavily wooded old forest environment is very differe om at' al city
or single home area that has widely spaced trees. She stated tha k the t
vulnerable to construction related damage and most of the nei rho d 50-
70 feet tall with 20-30 inch diameter trunks. Their canopies feet
and are all root connected to a distance of 150 to 200 feet.e proposed
subdivision and construction threatens the health of th ir oak oses them to
oak wilt and other insect and disease problems. She r ity of Minnesota
publication regarding protecting trees from constr d explained that it
describes the prevention of damage to root syst I In ormula for arriving at
the protected root zone as well as the impact of activities. She added that the
guide also states that the occurrence of 0 more likely within 160 feet of
a construction site. She referred to Lot" lot in the subdivision
proposal, and said she is concerned a new location of the driveway
because within a few feet of that . r mature oaks, two pine trees and
others. These trees would likely urvive the excavation and soil compaction
associated with new constru . tree oval would cause extensive damage
and risks to the root syste boring root-connected trees. She suggested the
proposed new home on t b i the same footprint as the existing home with the
driveway remaining in its ocation so that no new excavation would be done. She
referred to Lot "B", and said it has the added complication of being even
more heavily woode positioned on a steep grade. She stated that
construction 0 's ve considerable leveling of the site and changes in site
grade incr asi ssociated with soil compaction and changes to water run-off
and su . her comments are not intended as criticism against any
particu use it would not be possible for any developer to undertake the
pr osed nt without cutting into the root systems of the neighborhood's oak
tre She s nderstands that a property owner has the right within certain
guid s to what they want with their property but the guidelines for redevelopment of
"virgin d should be very different from those established for development of city
land where eforestation is not an issue. She said she believed that the long-term
interests of the existing homeowners should outweigh the short-term interests of
developers and that developers do not have the right to damage her trees or place them
at risk.
Paul Denecke, 228 Janalyn Circle, stated that up until 5 or 6 years ago the neighborhood
had a constant water problem and after a heavy rain he would have water on his lawn
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May 28, 2008
Page 5
and the water would back-up on the streets. He said he is concerned about having
enough storm sewers to handle the water.
Bobbie Connor, 244 Janalyn Circle, showed the Commissioners a list of addresses in the
area that have multiple oak trees. She said she counted 85 oak trees in yards of just 12
properties on Janalyn Circle so she hopes that there will be a great effort to protect these
trees. She referred to a Penn State study regarding reducing the life of trees and stated
that three poor decisions and misconceptions are: 1) trees are elastic eno h to adapt to
abrupt changes, 2) our actions in and around trees do not obviously a iately
impact the trees and 3) the trees have been there for years so nothin em.
She discussed how changes in grade and soil compaction affect t ed
that the grade for the new home that was recently built by the can ed
considerably and she thinks it is important to measure the g ouses
are being proposed to see how significant the grade is.
sod Ugreen"
'gn of the pond is built
ut a siphon in the
Wirth Lake. He said there
rain garden and he is going
is approved. He added that
ction, erosion and nutrient run-off
hat he agrees with the applicant's
the three homes the applicant has built
with roofs that face the road and he does
s in a row. He said he hopes the applicant does
one with the current home being constructed.
n is i ortant and the City's tree preservation
Id be improved upon because it is the large oak trees
Rich Baker, 224 Janalyn Circle, commended the appl
houses. He referred to the drainage issues and s
to hold water well above the low point in the roa
pond in order to hook up a fire truck and pump t
are significant problems that aren't going
to be looking for significant on-site stor
there are going to be changes in perm
with the addition of these propos
desire to preserve architectural
in their neighborhood all look
not want to see four of the
a better job of trash cont
He added that the tree pr
ordinance is inade
that make this neigh
Rachel Ro en,
gorgeous
asked
Circle, stated that the selling point of their house was the
e thought of losing or damaging the trees is heartbreaking and
be taken seriously.
He'IP; Theile analyn Circle, said she supports the ideas that have been presented
by heigh . She said her concern is not only the loss of trees but the loss of space
by the lot sizes. She stated that the proposed lots only slightly exceed the
minimum 10 size requirements and she'd prefer this subdivision not go through because it
will cause significant changes to their neighborhood.
Bridget Burke, 4223 Glencrest, said that one reason she was attracted to this
neighborhood is the character of the homes, the trees and the lot sizes. She said she is
renovating her home and has worked hard to keep the architectural character of the
neighborhood. She supports the concern over the oak trees and said she doesn't agree
that the proposed homes are in character with the Tyrol Hills style of homes.
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May 28, 2008
Page 6
Mary Adair, 505 Janalyn Circle, said she wonders how the applicant is going to build on
the proposed lots without changing everything. She stated that there is a large red or
white pine on one of the lots that she is concerned about losing. She said she would
support not building on the middle lot but just building on the two end lots.
Ralph Jacobson, 516 Parkview Terrace, said a couple of years ago Dave Allen put up two
houses next to his. Trees were taken down and he was assured new trees would be put
in and of course they weren't. He said he is concerned that the developer ~ r this project
won't be sensitive to the tree issues.
Hazel Belvo, 4300 Glencrest, said aesthetics are her main conce
neighborhood of distinctly different homes and designs which
She said the new house recently built at 4108 Glencrest is 0
scale for the neighborhood. She referred to the applicant's
shows a image of a very warm home but what was ac ally b
in the brochure.
re a
cter.
ut of
that it
e the image
Marcia Cushmore, 4300 Glencrest, said that the
raise kids and the Planning Commission has he
said when she saw the new house being
shock and sick. She said she thinks it's
neighbors or the surroundings. She sa
neighborhood for long periods of .
but "green" builders build aroun
that he doesn't want to dimini
understands how deeply s
d I onderful place to
h they love their trees. She
est she was in a state of
a doesn't respect the
ed about vacant lots being in the
builder may be a "green" builder
he noted that the applicant has stated
r d but he has and she hopes the City
the ecology of the world today.
o comment, Keysser closed the public hearing.
t that so many people have come forward and care
erated that the total hard cover of the proposed new lots
t was previously there and a drainage plan for every lot will
rainage issues. He addressed the concerns about the trees
our oak trees on Lot "C" and none of them will be impacted. He
oposed new home on Lot "C" will sit roughly in the same place as the
rrently. He said the existing home is non-conforming because it is
ront yard property line and the home he is proposing will meet the
ents.
Keysser asked the applicant if it would work for him to build the new home on Lot "C" in
the exact same location as the existing home. DiGiacomo said he would prefer to build
the new home in the same location as the existing house but he would require a variance
to do so. Grimes stated that the location of the homes is not dealt with as a part of the
subdivision proposal. The applicant would have to go to the Board of Zoning Appeals if he
needed a variance and he is not sure what the hardship would be.
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Page 7
DiGiacomo explained that Lot "B" is the most heavily wooded lot. It has two large elm
trees which will survive, but it is mostly buckthorn and boxelder that should be removed.
He added that no large trees on Lot "A" will be impacted.
Grimes reiterated that each lot will be required to have a tree preservation plan and the
City's Environmental Coordinator will suggest protection measures for the trees at the
time of construction.
DiGiacomo stated that there is an escrow accou
the oak trees as much as anybody and th
Cera asked about the repercussions if the trees are removed before th
Grimes said it would be a violation of City Code. He explained that 0
gone through the subdivision process only a certain percentage e
removed without there being a large penalty. He added that m eve
interested in preserving good trees because they are valuab
Keysser asked if there is an escrow account required in case
are not followed through. Grimes stated that there is
only a certain percentage of the trees can be rem
rvations plans
d reiterated that
Eck questioned one of the neighbors c
located on one of the lots. DiGiac
"A" and stated that the larger pi
ing a large red or white pine
e tree referred to is located on Lot
Cera asked if the City ow
that the updated drainag
pond.
analyn Circle. Grimes said yes and explained
fully show that there is enough capacity in the
mission can recommend that additional storm water
rimes said yes and reiterated that the City Engineer
capacity for these new homes because the amount of hard
stantially increased. He added that staff believes that the
n occur with no negative impacts to adjoining properties.
gets the sense that some mitigation has been done by the City
ge and that the drainage issues in this area are pre-existing and not
being c these proposed new homes; the neighbors just want the City to fix the
problems. eysser said he thinks there might be a minor exacerbation in the drainage
issues as a result of this proposed subdivision. He suggested they install a pond on Lot
"A". Waldhauser said they can't expect this development to solve the drainage problems.
Schmidgall questioned an earlier comment about there being four homes where there are
currently two. Grimes explained that this subdivision proposal takes two existing lots and
divides it into three but there is an adjacent property that the applicant has also built a
home on so there will be four new homes in the immediate area.
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May 28, 2008
Page 8
Cera said he likes the idea of requiring a pond or rain garden on Lot "A".
Grimes said the Planning Commission could add a recommendation about maintaining
the oak trees and making sure the roots aren't damaged.
Keysser clarified the possible conditions of approval they've discussed as follows: 1)
requiring an update of the existing drainage study, 2) requiring a drainage pond or rain
garden, 3) requiring special effort to maintain the oak trees and if possible ove the
location of the proposed new house on Lot "C" to be in the same locatiexisting
house on Lot "C".
Grimes stated that the Planning Commission could also sugge
Appeals consider the trees as a hardship in this case in ord
proposed new house in the same spot on Lot "C".
Kluchka said that part of the value of the trees is the f
acting as a rain garden and that removing the exi
drainage as well. He said he is concerned enou
feels there is not adequate capacity and drainag
Grimes suggested submitting the tree pre
updating the drainage study to determi
drainage.
a bably already
ve an impact on the
e a cation because he
ivision regulations require.
e engineer that will be
e trees will impact the
Kluchka asked if the City would
stated that if the study indica
increased it would likely b
systems are built to cert
flood events. Kluchka sai
with the capacity is
s the capacity issue in the pond. Grimes
torm ter capacity in the pond needs to be
a City project. He explained that the City's
s they can not be built to accommodate 100 year
sn't ha e reason to believe that a rain garden will help
Schmidgall as
times per ear.
neighbor
r is pumped out of the area. Grimes guessed a couple
224 Janayn Circle, stated that in the 10 years he's lived in this
had to pump water out twice.
analyn Circle, stated that the City's Environmental Coordinator has
thorn and boxelder should be removed from these lots.
Eck sai isappointed that the Planning Commission doesn't have a report from the
Environmen al Coordinator regarding the trees in the area. Keysser suggested tabling this
subdivision request in order to review the updated drainage study and to also get a report
from the Environmental Coordinator. Kluchka stated that the Planning Commission's
guidelines are to look at the subdivision and the drainage. He questioned if the trees are
something the Planning Commission can consider as part of a subdivision request. Eck
said he thinks the trees are a significant enough matter that they should be addressed by
the Environmental Coordinator.
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May 28, 2008
Page 9
Keysser suggested again that they table this request in order to get an update on the
drainage report and a report from the Environmental Coordinator regarding the trees.
MOVED by Kluchka, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to table this
subdivision request to the June 9,2008 Planning Commission meeting in order to get an
updated drainage study and tree preservation report.
Kluchka aske
Douglas Drive.
and has b .
buildin
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3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
Kluchka reported on the May 20,2008 City Council meeting
1-394 Corridor zoning district ordinance with minor changes.
Keysser said he would like AI Lundstrom, Environmen
Planning Commission meeting and discuss the C'
Grimes said he would ask Mr. Lundstrom to co
Commission meeting.
4. Other Business
MNPASS 1-394 Phase II PI
Grimes stated that staff is reco
for changing Landscapes
updated Comprehensiv
study would be fine and
Comprehensive PI
MNPASS Study done by the Center
of Minnesota be added as a link to the City's
issioners agreed that a link to the U of M
s not need to be a chapter in the City's
homes partially constructed on Medicine Lake and
a the City recently did some more securing of the houses
h the bank that owns the property about being a hazardous
former restaurant site at TH 55 and Douglas. Grimes said the City
g to the owner of that property regarding it being declared a
ng.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 pm.
Lester Eck, Secretary
Hey
Planning
763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
May 28, 2008
To:
Planning Commission
From:
Joe Hogeboom, City Planner
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit (CUP-122) to
Allow for a Communication Tower at 1985 Douglas Drive - Jim Hiller (Honeywell,
Inc.), Applicant
Background and Proposed Use
Honeywell Inc., 1985 Douglas Drive, has requested a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in order to
allow a 92 foot telecommunication tower. The property is located in the Industrial Zoning
District. Section 11.71, Subdivision 5(G)( 1) of City Code permits telecommunication towers to
be located in Industrial Zoning District through a Conditional Use Permit.
Honeywell, having recently expanded operations at its Douglas Drive facility, intends to use the
proposed tower for GPS fixed position testing and video camera research, as well as intra-
company communication. The proposed tower will utilize a lattice design to enhance the ability
to climb the tower for maintenance procedures and research-related tasks. For its intended
purposes, the tower must remain stable and not sway in the wind. A lattice design enables the
tower to remain still in wind and other adverse weather. City Code does not indicate a
preference between lattice-style towers and monopole towers.
Design and Performance Standards
To regulate the location, placement, construction, and maintenance of telecommunications
towers, the City has established design and performance standards. These standards require
telecommunication towers over 60 feet to be designed to accommodate additional antennas
from at least one other user. Towers must also be designed to allow other antennas mounted
at additional heights. City Code states that landowners must allow shared use of
telecommunication towers with other comparable uses if an agreement is reached which binds
additional users to provisions described in the Code.
As required by City Code, the proposed tower will be located entirely within appropriate
setback boundaries of the site. Additional design and performance standards regulate the
location of telecommunication towers on property as well as the design practices for towers.
These standards are reflected as conditions for the CUP, stated later in this report.
Analysis of Ten Factors
The Planning Commission must make findings on ten factors when reviewing a CUP
application. They are as follows with staff comment:
1. Demonstrated Need of the Use: The City requires that an applicant identify a market for
the proposed good or service necessitating a CUP. Honeywell has expressed its need for
GPS testing and video camera research, both of which require the use of a
telecommunication tower.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The General Land Use Plan Map guides the
Honeywell site as long-term industrial use. A telecommunication tower is consistent with
this land use designation.
3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: Staff does not believe the approval of this permit
will negatively affect property values in the area. As required by City Code, Honeywell must
place the proposed telecommunication tower within an area that is visually as unobtrusive
as possible, as well as preserve existing trees and landscape features that work to buffer
the view of the tower. Adhering to these measures will ensure no negative impact occur to
neighboring property values.
4. Effect of Use on Traffic in the Area: The proposed tower will have no impact on traffic.
5. Effect of Increases in Density or Population on the Area: The proposed tower will have
no effect on population.
6. Increase in Noise Created by Use: Noise impacts created by the proposed tower should
not extend beyond the site.
7. Any Dust, Odor or Vibration caused by Use: The proposed tower will not create dust,
odor, or excessive vibrations.
8. Any Increase in Animal Pests Caused by the Use: The proposed tower will not attract
animal pests of any kind.
9. Visual Appearance of the Use: The visual appearance of the proposed tower must
adhere to Section 11.71, Subdivision 6 of City Code. The visual appearance of the tower
will have minimal impacts to surrounding properties.
10. Other Effects of the Use: Staff does not anticipate any negative effects of the proposed
use.
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit allowing Honeywell to construct a 92
foot telecommunication tower. The approval of a Conditional Use Permit is subject to the
following conditions:
1. No signage may be located on the tower or any attached antenna, except those that
provide necessary information as required by federal or state laws.
2. The tower or any attached antennas may not be artificially illuminated, unless required law
or the Federal Aviation Administration.
3. Adequate access to the tower must be provided from a public right of way.
4. The tower must be adequately landscaped and screened with natural vegetation to lessen
its visual impact. The natural vegetation on the site must be documented on site and
landscaping plans submitted to the City.
5. The placement, design, use, and operation of the tower must comply with the
Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission.
6. The owners of the tower must allow shared use of the tower if an additional user agrees in
writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions for shared use and sign the Conditional
Use Permit agreeing to requirements set therein.
7. No guy wires shall be permitted on the tower.
8. Reasonable security measures must be provided for the tower.
9. Ttle tower must be approved by a licensed professional structural engineer. It must
conform to the City's Building Code.
10.AII other applicable local, state and federal requirements shall be met at all times.
Attachments:
Location Map (1 page)
Aerial photo of site showing approximate location of proposed tower (1 page)
Email from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, dated May 12, 2008 (1 page)
Applicant's Drawings of proposed Tower (3 pages)
Site Plans (2 pages)
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Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 9:37 AM
To: Wittman, Lisa; Grimes, Mark
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Subject: Honeywell Communications Tower
Mark:
Public Works staff has reviewed the materials for CU-122. There are no Public Works comments on this submittal.
Jeff Oliver, PE
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6. THE MINIMUM YIELD STRENGTH OF STRUCTURAL STEEL MEMBERS SHALL
BE 50 KSI, EXCEPT AS NOTED BELOW.
ANGLE BRACES L1.5XI/8 THRU L2X2XI/4 SHALL BE 36 KSI.
STRUCTURAL PLA TES SHALL BE 36 KSI.
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NO OTHER MINIMUM BOL T TENSION OR TORQUE VALUES ARE REQUIRED.
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15. DESIGN ASSUMES LEVEL GRADE AT TOWER SITE.
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FOR THE CONDITIONS EXISTING AT THE SITE.
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763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
June 4, 2008
To:
Golden Valley Planning Commission
From:
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Amended Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for
Hey Coach (formally Home Run Hitters) Training Facility at 8300 10th Ave. N.
HLM Sports, LLC--Applicant
In November, 2003, the City of Golden Valley issued a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the
operation of a baseball/sports training facility at 8300 10th Ave. N. At the time the facility
opened, it was operated by Steve Kitsis and was named Home Run Hitters. On January 8,
2008, Home Run Hitters was sold and the facility was purchased by HLM Sports, LLC, and the
name changed to Hey Coach. As indicated in the attached description of the Hey Coach
business, Hey Coach would like to expand to include training for basketball as well as
baseball. According to the new owners, this multi-sport approach will generate more revenue
and make the business successful.
In order to provide the necessary space to practice and play basketball games, Hey Coach
must provide space for a basketball court. They did examine the possibility of altering the
existing indoor space but they found it to be very expensive because the floor would have to
be lowered or the ceiling made higher. The other alternative that they have chosen is to build a
small outdoor basketball court that would be 45 ft. by 55 ft. in size on a concrete slab with a
Sport Court surface. They propose to have two light poles for outdoor lighting.
(As indicated in their written explanation of the proposal, they would like to have an inflatable
or tent structure over the court for use during inclement weather and during the fall and winter.
However, staff has told the applicant that this inflatable or tent structure cannot be included in
the amended CUP application unless it is shown to staff that the structures meet all state
building and fire codes. The applicant has not yet gotten the requested information on the tent
or inflatable structure so only the outdoor court is part of this CUP amendment application.)
A copy of the existing CUP for Home Run Hitters is attached. This CUP only covers operating
the training facility within a building. In fact, one of the conditions is that there will be no outside
music, loud speakers or public address system. Also, the doors are to remain closed at all
times. There was a concern that the doors would be opened when it was hot inside the
building and that there would be noise or music heard outside. Up to this date, the City has
received no complaints regarding the operation of Home Run Hitters (now Hey Coach).
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The proposed change to the CUP would allow the 45 ft. by 55 ft. sport court to be constructed
directly north of the Hey Coach space as indicated on the site plan. The court would be located
20 ft. from the building and 20 ft. from the west or side property line. They propose to have two
light poles so that the court can be used in the evening hours. The court would not require the
removal of any parking spaces or access to the cell tower lease space located at the north end
of this property adjacent to the railroad tracks.
The outdoor court brings up a couple of issues that are different from only an indoor sports
training facility. First, noise could be a concern. I suggest keeping the condition that there be
no outside music, loud speakers or public address system. Also, no whistles should be used
since that type of noise travels long distances and there are houses to the north across the
railroad tracks. Second, the concern about open doors is the same. Doors should remain
closed at all times in order to keep noise inside the building. Third, there is a concern about
outdoor lighting of the court. However, they will not be operating after 9 pm so lighting issues
would be minimal. Also, they will have to meet the cities lighting standards that require
recreational lighting to be shielded so as to minimize spillover to adjacent properties. Because
this property is within an Industrial zoning district and there is a significant tree cover to the
north, the lighting should not be a problem if proper shields are installed.
Due to the nature of the sports training facility and its location, the small outdoor court should
not have a negative impact on the area. Most of the activity will be done in the evening hours
and on weekends when most ofthe businesses in the area are vacant.
In terms of parking, the existing CUP requires that 30 spaces be dedicated to Home Run
Hitters. This is more than adequate for this type of business. There has not been any parking
issues related to the business operation and the staff sees no reason to believe that the new
operator will experience any parking problems due to the outdoor basketball court.
Factors for Consideration
As part of the original CUP application, staff made findings on 10 factors as required by the
zoning code. These findings by staff and those findings added by the Planning Commission
must be sent on to the City Council for their consideration of the CUP. The findings are as
follows:
1. Demonstrated Need for the Use: The City's standard basis for determining need is that
an applicant has identified a market for a proposed for or service. In this case, the new
owners have determined that there is a market for basketball training at this location in
additional to baseball training.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The plan identified the site for long-term
industrial uses. Recreational uses, by conditional use, can be considered for that land use
classification. In the case of Golden Valley, other comparable recreation uses are located in
the Industrial zoning district such as the skate park on Florida Ave. S.
3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: Approval of this amended CUP will not
substantially alter the extent or nature of the neighboring site development or activity. Hey
Coach will primarily operate when other businesses in the area are not open. Also, the
outdoor court is a significant distance from any residential uses.
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4. Effect on Any Anticipated Traffic Generation Upon Current Traffic Flow and
Congestion in the Area: Due to the nature of the business and its primary hours of
operation when other businesses in the area are closed, staff does not believe the
expanded Hey Coach will cause undue congestion in the area. The number of employees
and customers anticipated on the site at anyone time would not cause a problem with
access to 10th Ave. N. or any other neighboring street.
5. Effect on Any Increase in Population: Staff does not believe that the number of
employees or customers that will be on site will cause a negative impact on the area.
6. Increase in Noise level: With the exception of the outdoor basketball court, all activities
occur inside the building. The outdoor court should not be that noisy considering the
requirement that the site have no outdoor music, loudspeakers or public address system.
Staff would add to the amended CUP that the use of whistles be prohibited.
7. Any Odor, Dust, Smoke, Gas or Vibrations Cause by the Use: The added outdoor court
should not cause any of these problems.
8. Any Increase in Animal Pests as a Result of the Proposed Use: The added outdoor
court will not have an impact on animals in the area.
9. Visual Appearance of the Proposed Use: The proposed outdoor sport court with two
lighting poles should not have a significant impact on the area. The sport court is located to
the rear of the building and will have limited visibility from the street.
10. Other Concerns Regarding the Amended CUP: Any changes to the interior of the
building will require permits from the City. Staff does not have an issue with the interior use
of the building as long at it relates to sports training. As with the Home Run Hitters
operation, there can be sales of sporting good items and other items related to sports.
These sales are usually in a Pro Shop. The building can also be used for small gatherings
such as birthday parties and team events.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of the amended Conditional Use Permit to allow Hey Coach to
have a 45 ft. by 55 ft. outdoor court with two lighting poles. The outdoor court cannot be
enclosed without another amendment to the CUP and approval from the City's Building Official
and Fire Marshal. The amended CUP will contain many of the conditions of the existing CUP
with a couple of additions. The conditions are as follows:
1. The site plan of the 8300 10th Ave. N. building prepared by HTG Architects and dated June
8, 2001 shall become a part of this approval. This plan indicates parking spaces on the site.
2. A revised site plan prepared by HTG Architects and dated May 14, 2008 shall become a
part of this approval. This plan indicates to location of the sports court.
3. The interior plan for the 8300 10th Ave. N. building prepared by WCL Associates and dated
September 26, 2003 shall become a part of this approval. This indicates the layout of the
interior of the space. Changes to the interior can be made as long as it does not increase
the size of the space for Hey Coach and the changes are consistent with the Hey Coach
use.
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4. A drainage and erosion control permit must be issued for the construction of the sport
cou rt.
5. When the outdoor sport court is in use, a staff member shall be present outdoors.
6. The outdoor sport court shall be closed outside of business hours.
7. Doors are to remain closed at all times.
8. All outdoor lighting shall meet the requirements of the City's lighting code. All lights shall be
shielded so as not minimize lighting spillover on to other properties.
9. All signs shall meet the requirements of the Sign Code.
10. A bike rack for at least 10 bikes shall be placed near the front door.
11. No boom boxes, loud speakers, public address system, or whistles shall be used outside.
12. At least 30 parking spaces shall be available.
13. Operating hours shall be as follows: 9 am to 10 pm.
14. All other state, local, and federal requirements shall be met.
15. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation
of the CUP.
Attachments
Location Map (1 page)
Applicant's Narrative (2 pages)
Existing Conditional Use Permit (2 pages)
Memo from Mark Grimes dated October 23, 2003 (3 pages)
Memo from Ed Anderson dated June 2,2008 (1 page)
Site Plan dated May 14, 2008 (1 page)
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Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
HLM Sports dba Hey Coach Club House
Proposed Changes to Use
On January 10,2008 Hey Coach acquired the assets of the Home Run Hitters a baseball
training facility located at 8300 10th Avenue North in Golden Valley. Home Run Hitters
had operated under a CUP since 2003. The Home Run Hitters venture was unsuccessful
as the previous owner did not recognize the seasonality of the business and the need for a
multi-season sports offering.
The Hey Coach.business plan was based on adding Basketball as an additional sport
which would generate revenues during the Summer and Fall seasons. To execute this
plan Hey Coach will need to build a basketball court at the current facility. Consultations
with designers. and engineers have resulted in the opinion that it is best to construct the
court on a small piece of property directly behind the facility. The owner ofthe property
has consented to this construction indicated by his signature on the CUP.
The basketball court will be 45 X 55 feet located on a concrete slab that will be covered
with a Sport Court surface. There will be two light poles that focus light down on the
court for night time use. We propose to cover the court from November through April
with a temporary membrane structure so that it can be used during the winter season. No
existing parking .spaces will be eliminated as part of this plan.
The basketball court will be used in the following manner:
1. An open court available to surrounding leagues, schools and park/recreation
functions.
2. To provide Private and Group basketball instruction
3. To host weekly 3 on 3 basketball tournaments for 10 - 18 year oIds.
We anticipate the hours of operation to be as follows:
Winter:
Weekdays 3-9 PM
Weekends 9 -7 PM
8300 10TH AVENUE NORTH GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55427 763545 2005
Summer:
Weekdays 9a - 9p
Weekends 12- 5 P
There are many community benefits to amending this CUP which include:
I. An additional basketball facility in an area which has a scarcity of courts
2. A family friendly facility which helps Golden Valley athletes excel in their
chosen sport
3. Located in a light industrial area with no surrounding residences.
4. A facility which supports the various leagues of surrounding communities
5. A facility which generates a significant source of customers for surrounding
dining establishments
Please contact Andrew Atkin, President, Hey Coach with any additional questions.
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CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
No. CU-105
Date of Approval: November 18. 2003 by the City Council in accordance with
Sec. 11.10. Subd. 2 and Section 11.36 of City Code
Issued To: Home Run Hitters. Inc.
Approved Lo.cation:8300 10th Avenue North. Golden Valley. MN
Approved Conditional
Use: To allow for an indoor baseball/softball traininq facility in
the Industrial zoninq district
Conditions of Approval:
1. The site plan of the 8300 10th Ave. N. building prepared by HTG Architects and
dated June 8, 2001 shall become part of this approval. This plan indicates parking
spaces on the site.
2. The interior plan for the 8300 10th Ave. N. building prepared by WCL Associates
and dated Sept. 26, 2003 shall become a part of this approval. This indicates the
layout of the interior space for Home Run Hitters.
3. All signs shall meet the requirements of the Sign Code.
4. A bike rack for at least 10 bikes shall be placed near the front door to Home Run
Hitters.
5. No outside music, loud speakers or public address systems will be permitted.
6. At least 30 parking spaces shall be available to Home Run Hitters.
7. Operating hours shall beas follows: During School Year - Monday-Friday 9 amto
10 pm, Saturday 9 am to 10 pm and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm. Summer Hours -
Monday-Friday 9 am to 10 pm, Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 6
pm.
8. The doors are to remain closed at all times.
9. Home Run Hitters may request to be open after 10 pm with approval from the
Director of Planning and Development.
10. All other state, local, and federal requirements shall be met.
11. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for
revocation ofthe CUP..
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provisions, regulations, and ordinances.
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Mark Grimes, Director aT Planning and Development
Hey
Planning
763-593-8095 1763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
October 20,2003
To:
Planning Commission
From:
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing-Conditional Use Permit for Indoor Baseball/Softball
Training Facility at 8300 10th Ave. N.-Home Run Hitters, Inc. (Steve and Mary
Kitsis), Applicant
Steve and Mary Kitsis are proposing to lease a portion of the building at8300 10th Ave. N. in
order to open Home Run Hitters indoor baseball/softball training facility. The business includes 4
batting cages, an Astroturf fielding area, and 4 pitching tunnels for live pitching and hitting. There
is also space for instruction and a fitness area. There will also be a pro shop for the sale of
softball and baseball products only. Several vending machines will also be within the space.
There will also be offices for the administrative staff.
The Golden Valley Zoning Code requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for this type of
business in the Industrial zoning district. The Zoning Code states that "Ball fields and other
recreational facilities" are allowed with a CUP. In the past, the_City Council has permitted other
recreational uses in the Industrial or Light Industrial zoning district including the 3rd Lair
(skateboarding) at 850 Florida Ave. S. and Rico's Kickboxing on Plymouth Ave. near TH 169.
The property at 8300 10th Ave. N. is zoned Industrial and is designated on the General Land Use
Plan map for industrial uses.
Description of Proposed Business
Home Run Hitters has provided a good description of their business in the attached materials.
The materials include a layout of the space they will lease in the 8300 10th Ave. building and a
site plan of the property including parking lot layout. Staff will not repeat the detailed description
of the business submitted by Home Run Hitters.
Planning Considerations
Overall, the Planning Department does not have an issue with this use. It is consistent with other
recreational uses that have been permitted in the Industrial zoning district. The only issue that the
staff would like to discuss in detail is in regard to parking and the parking lot.
There are a total of 88 parking spaces on the site. The Zoning Code does not have a specific
requirement for parking for this particular type of facility. In this case, staff has asked the applicant
to identify the number of parking spaces that would be needed for the use. A total of 30 stalls was
identified for their use which includes the office space and practice space. The remaining 58
spaces on the site would be for the other tenant-All Systems Installation. The applicant has
stated that they will have three employees on hand at anyone time. In addition, there may be one
or two coaches teaching at their facility. On average, they expect to have 10-12 customers per
hour using the facility. Based on the information submitted by the applicant, many of the users will
be dropped off by parents. Also, the busiest times will be on the evenings and weekends when
the other building tenantdoes not operate. I have spent a lot oftime at a similar training center in
Arden Hills. This training center was also located in a multi-tenant industrial building. Because the
other users of the building left after normal business hours, there was more than adequate
parking with 20-30 spaces.
Because many of the customers will be young, staff recommends that there be a bike rack for at
least 10 bikes on the site. There is also bus service along 10th Ave. N. for those who want to use
transit to get to the training facility.
At this time, there is no parking along 10th Ave. N. Therefore, all customer and employee parking
must be on site. Staff suggests that the owner of the building may want to erect a directional sign
indicating that the majority of the parking is located on the east side of the building. There may be
a need to reserve some of the parking spaces in front of the building for both tenants. Overall,
staff does not think this is going to be a major problem because the primary hours for Home Run
Hitters is in the late afternoon, evenings and on weekends.
Factors for Consideration
In approving or denying any CUP, City Code requires that findings be made on ten specified
factors. Staff evaluation of the ten factors as they relate to the current proposal is as follows:
1. Demonstrated Need for the Use: The City's standard basis for determining need is that an
applicant has identified a market for a proposed good or service. In this case, Mr. and Mrs.
Kitsis have researched the market and believe that there is a need for this facility.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The plan identifies the proposed site for
long-term industrial uses. Recreational facilities, by conditional use, can be considered for
that land use classification. In the case of Golden Valley, other comparable recreational
uses are located in the Industrial areas of the City.
3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: Approval of the CUP will not substantially alter the
extent or nature of the neighboring site development or activity. Home Run Hitters will
primarily operate when other businesses in the area are not open.
4. Effect on Any Anticipated Traffic Generation Upon Current Traffic Flow and
Congestion in the Area: Due to the nature of the business and its primary hours of
operation, staff does not believe the new use will cause undue congestion in the area. The
number of employees and customers anticipated on site at anyone time would not cause a
problem with access to 10th Ave. N. or other neighboring streets.
5. Effect on Any. Increase in Population: Staff does not believe that the number of
employees or customers that will be on site will cause a negative impact on the area.
6. Increase in Noise Level: All activities will occur inside the building with the exception of the
parking of cars. If some doors or windows are opened, this should not have a negative
impact since the noise from such a facility is relatively low.
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7. Any Odor, Dust, Smoke, Gas or Vibration Caused by the Use: Staff does not believe
that these are issues with this CUP application.
8. Any Increase in Animal Pests as a Result of this Proposed Use: There should be no
increases in animal pests because of this use. All garbage will be stored inside or in an
enclosed storage container.
9. Visual Appearance of the Proposed Structure or Use: The Sign Code would regulate
any new signs. Home Run Hitters understands that all signage must meet the requirements
outlined in the Sign Code. There are no other changes proposed to the exterior of the
building.
10. Other Concerns Regarding this CUP: Any interior modification to the building will require
approval by the Inspections Department. Both the Fire Marshal and Building Official have
given a quick review of the request and find no reason that it cannot go forward.
Recommended. Action
Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow Home Run Hitters to operate
at 8300. 1 Oth Ave. N. The proposed use is consistent with similar recreational uses that have also
been permitted in the Industrial areas of the City. Staff recommends the following conditions.
1. The site plan of the 8300 10th Ave. N. building prepared by HTG Architects and dated June 8,
2001 shall become part of this approval. This plan indicates parking spaces on the site.
2. The interior plan for the 8300 10th Ave. N. building prepared by WCL Associates and dated
Sept. 26, 2003 shall become a part of this approval. This indicates the layout of the interior
space for Home Run Hitters.
3. All signs shall meet the requirements of the Sign Code.
4. A bike rack for at least 10 bikes shall be placed near the front door to Home Run Hitters.
5. No outside music, loud speakers or public address systems will be permitted.
6. At least 30 parking spaces shall be available to Home Run Hitters.
7. Operating hours shall be as follows: During School Year - Monday-Friday 3 pm to 10 pm,
Saturday 9 am to 10 pm and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm. Summer Hours - Monday-Friday 9 am to
10 pm, Saturday 9 am to 10 pm, and Sunday 9 am to 6 pm.
8. All other state, local, and federal requirements shall be met.
9. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of
the CUP.
Attachments: Location Map
Site Plan
Interior Plan
Information Submitted by Home Run Hitters
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Memorandum
Fire Department
763-593-8079 I 763-593-8098 (fax)
To:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning & Zoning
From:
Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Hey Coach located at 8300 10th Avenue North
Date: June 2,2008
cc: Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire & Inspections
The Golden Valley Fire Department has reviewed the application and documentation for the
conditional use permit for the installation of an air supported structure located at 8300 10th Avenue
North. The Minnesota State Fire Code requires that the installation and maintenance of an air
supported structure shall be in accordance with the following items:
1) The installation of the air supported inflatable structure shall not be erected for a period of
more than 180 days.
2) The air supported inflatable structure shall not be within 20 feet of a lot line, buildings or other
tents, parked vehicles or internal combustible engines.
3) The air supported inflatable structure will be required to have not less than 2 air blowers, each
of which must be adequate to maintain full inflation of the structure.
4) Exit sign illumination will be required by the Minnesota State Building Code.
5) The generator, the electrical power for the air supported structure system, shall be installed in
accordance with the Minnesota State Electrical Code.
6) No vegetation or waster material shall be within 30 feet of the air support inflatable structure.
7) "No Smoking" signs shall be posted within the air supported inflatable structure.
8) The required flamespread certification and documentation shall be on a permanently affixed
label bearing the identification of the size, fabric and material type used in the air supported
inflatable structure.
9) A flamespread certificate and a site map shall be submitted to the fire department prior to the
installation of this structure.
10) A Golden Valley Fire Department permit will be required to install the air supported inflatable
structure.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 763-593-8065.
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Continued Informal Public Hearing on Rezoning: Rezoning the Properties in the
1-394 Corridor to Mixed Use Zoning District from Industrial, Light Industrial,
Business and Professional Office, and Medium Density Residential Zoning
Districts - City of Golden Valley, Applicant
Subject:
On July 30, 2007, the Planning Department brought forth the proposal to rezone the properties
located in the 1-394 Corridor Area to 1-394 Mixed Use. Also, staff proposed amending City
Code to create the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Upon the recommendation of the Director
of Planning and Development, both items were tabled to a future date to allow time to address
Planning Commission and resident concerns.
On May 20,2008, City Code was amended to create the 1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District. Prior
to this, the Planning Commission held an Informal Public Hearing regarding the creation of the
1-394 Mixed Use Zoning District, ultimately unanimously recommending it for approval on April
14,2008. Following these actions, the City of Golden Valley is now renewing its request to
rezone properties within the 1-394 Corridor Study Area. Currently, the majority of properties
within the 1-394 Corridor Study Area are located in the Industrial Zoning District. However, in
keeping with the spirit and intent of the 1-394 Corridor Study, the City of Golden Valley believes
mixed use zoning would more appropriately serve the area.
On December 18, 2007, the Land Use Plan Map was amended to guide land use along
Interstate 394 as Mixed Use. This change was recommended by the Planning Commission on
August 13, 2007, after holding an Informal Public Hearing. State law mandates zoning to
reflect land use designation. In the summer of 2007, communication was sent to affected land
owners explaining the details of the land use and zoning changes. Under the provisions of City
Code, current businesses in the 1-394 Corridor will be allowed to remain as non-conforming
uses.
Staff recommends rezoning properties in the 1-394 Corridor to be included in the 1-394 Mixed
Use Zoning District.
Attachments:
Proposed Zoning Map showing the 1-394 Corridor Study Area (1 page)
Current Zoning Map showing the 1-394 Corridor Study Area (1 page)
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