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05-28-08 PC Agenda AGENDA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chambers Wednesday, May 28,2008 7pm 1. Approval of Minutes April 28, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meeting 2. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision - Lots 11 &12, Block 3, Glen Urban Addition - SU09-13 Applicant: DiGiacomo Homes Address: Lots 11 & 12, Block 3, Glen Urban Addition Purpose: The subdivision would create three separate lots to allow for the construction of three new homes ---Short Recess--- 3. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, . City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings 4. Other Business MNPASS 1-394 Phase II Planning Study - Comprehensive Plan Addition 5. Adjournment This document is available in alternate formats upon a 72-hour reque 763-593-8006 (TIY: 763-593-3968) to make a request. Examples of alt may include large print, electronic, Braille, audiocassette, etc. Regular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 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 Monday, April 28, 2008. Chair Keysser called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Keysser, McCarty, Schmidgall and Waldhauser. Also present was City Planner Joe Hogeboom and A .. ative Assistant Lisa Wittman. Commissioner Kluchka was absent. 1. Approval of Minutes April 14, 2008 Regular Planning Commission Meetin Waldhauser referred to the eighth paragraph on page word "upwards" be added to McCarty's question a project has room for growth or expansion "upwar: Waldhauser referred to the second paragr trips and asked if that included bus rider means all non-car related trips. He sai Planning and amend the minutes a d regarding pedestrian believes pedestrian trips t with the Director of MOVED by Eck, seconded by April 14, 2008 minutes with n carried unanimously to approve the ted corrections. 2. Informal Public and 308 Me er G I Land Use Plan Map Amendment - 228 CPAM-44 ange the designation on the General Land Use Plan Map from Schools and Religious Facilities to Low Density Residential to allow for the construction of a single family home Hogeboo ed that the State of Minnesota has identified several properties including 228 and 308 Meander Road that they have decided to sell. These properties are currently a part of the Perpich School PUD and are guided for Schools and Religious Facilities on the General Land Use Plan Map. He explained that the proposal is to re- guide both properties to Low Density Residential and then rezone them both to R-1 Single Family Residential to eventually build one single family home on the 308 Meander Road property. He added that the City Council will also be considering the removal of both parcels from the PUD in the future. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 28, 2008 Page 2 Hogeboom referred to an area map showing wetlands and stated that there are portions of Herbaceous and Woodland area on these lots, but there is no standing water. He stated that the City will work with the homeowner to make sure all the wetland requirements are met. Cera asked about the size of the parcels. Hogeboom stated that 228 Meander is approximately 1.3 acres in size and 308 Meander is approximately 1 acre in size. He explained that, as of now, the purchase order with the State is only for the 308 Meander property. Keysser asked if homes could be built on both lots. Hogeboom sa' built on both lots, but that is not the intent at this time. e Eck asked if the wetland issues would require the homeown Hogeboom said that the City's Engineering Department hasn wetland boundaries but he doesn't think it will affect t Keysser asked if a condition of approval could b allow for the subdivision of these properties in t would be concern about future subdivision r~quirements. Hogeboom stated that th subdividing the properties would be m amendment process. Eck added t legally meet all of the subdivisio sale of the properties could incl I posal that would not arty asked why there meet all of the subdivision id that the issue of ndled during the PUD '0 stop a subdivision if the lots Cera questioned if a condition of the out future subdivisions. Keysser asked if there a clippings and yard waste be responsible for i 'ronmental issues. Hogeboom stated yard ed on the properties but that the City will not Bobbie Barde Son neck and S her intent of the properties, introduced her builder, John , lanning Director, State of Minnesota. She stated that it is family home on the 308 Meander Road property. ux if s e has any commitment to buy the 228 Meander Road aid she does not have a purchase agreement to buy 228 Meander Cera refe 0 Ms. Bardeaux's letter submitted with her application and noted that in it she states that she wants to respect the wetland. He asked what that means. Sonneck clarified that the area is considered a non-wet, wetland and therefore has smaller setback buffer requirements so they should have no wetland issues and plenty of room to build a house on the 308 Meander property. Keysser asked if there was a sketch of the proposed new home. Son neck said they are waiting on the survey of the property and the tree inventory. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 28, 2008 Page 3 Keysser asked if the lot is flat. Hogeboom said there is not a large elevation change on the lot but they will be required to submit a drainage and erosion control plan. Keysser opened the public hearing. Drew Smith, 316 Meander Road, said he appreciates the Planning Commission's discussion regarding future subdivisions of the properties because there have been issues with other subdivisions in the neighborhood. He stated that there is a considerable elevation change from the proposed building area down into the wetland area. He said he is concerned about the adverse effects of drainage 0 t. He noted that these lots are wet quite a lot of the time and that these lot rtant wildlife area in the neighborhood. He said he is not opposed to de 0 t wants to see the wetland preserved. Keysser said he thinks it is the State's inte raise some revenue. He reiterated that the environmental review processes a process in order to build a house. ecause they are trying to to have to go through all nage and erosion control Paul Tolzmann, 220 Cutacross Road, said he agrees with t comments and he feels the extent of the wetlands needs to b decisions are made. He said he is discouraged that th challenging lot (228 Meander) and he would enco person. He reiterated that the area is full of wildl Schmidgall said he wish he ha lot should be built on or no lot however he is concer n nding of how it is decided whether a 'ntent has always been to build a house on this tlands. Eck said he doesn' is buildable. If the S really isn't a b . for e Planning Commissions purview to determine if a lot 'ty determine that a lot is buildable then it is and there eway. tated that he knows the wetland issues will be addressed processes. conded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to recommend ge the designation on the General Land Use Plan Map from Schools cilities to Low Density Residential to allow for the construction of a ome for the properties located at 228 and 308 Meander Road, Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 28, 2008 Page 4 3. Informal Public Hearing - Property Rezoning - 228 and 308 Meander Road - Z012-15 Applicant: Bobbi Bardeaux (for the State of Minnesota) Address: 228 and 308 Meander Road Purpose: To rezone the properties from Institutional (1-1) to Single Family Residential (R-1) to allow for the construction of a . ily home. Hogeboom explained that in order to build the proposed single properties at 228 and 308 Meander Road now need to be re (1-1) to Single Family Residential (R-1). b e wetland ated wetland so a at the Engineering d issues. Keysser asked ifthe City's Engineering Department is issues on this property. Hogeboom explained that' several maps don't even show that it is a wetlan Department will work with the new homeowner Keysser asked if there are any Departm these properties. Hogeboom said he d rces (DNR) restrictions on are any DNR restrictions. Cera questioned if the State of request. In particular the 228 M planning on purchasing th going to purchase both I process. He stated that s request on bothpr ies twice. be the applicant for this rezoning d ,erty because Ms. Bardeaux isn't m explained that Ms. Bardeaux was originally administrative delays in the appraisal s e . Bardeaux go forward with the rezoning wouldn't have to go through the rezoning process , anning Director for the State of Minnesota to clarify if she or both lots or just for 308 Meander lot. Maki said they have for 308 Meander and they are in the process of re- Meander lot. Keysser asked if the State wants the property rezoned idential regardless of who purchases it. Maki said yes. State has considered looking at the dumping issue on the properties. Maki sai just became aware of the issue recently and that typically the State sells their property "as is". Keysser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Keysser closed the public hearing. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 28, 2008 Page 5 Keysser asked the Commissioners if they would like to recommend that the City Council explore a way to make sure these two lots don't become three or four lots in the future. Eck said he thinks that is up to the City Attorney. The Commissioners agreed. MOVED by McCarty, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to recommend approval to rezone the properties located at 228 and 308 Meander Road from Institutional (1-1) to Single Family Residential (R-1). Hogeboom reminded the Commissioners that the open house comprehensive plan is going to be held on Thursday, May 1. Presentation - Mary Vogel, Center for C 1-394 Phase II Planning Study 4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings 5. Other Business Hogeboom introduced Mary Vogel fro Changing Landscape. He stated t few weeks ago and the Council their feedback and about possi comprehensive plan. innesota Center for entation to the City Council a ent it to the Planning Commission for dy to the City's updated Waldhauser asked if the Corridor study. Vog ate two studies have a awar this study when they did their own 1-394 he City was aware of the University's study but the t focus. een working on their study for approximately one year which Highway Administration. She explained that there were three entifying ways to improve traffic flow in the corridor, nfigurations that would work in the corridor and studying the land e selected transit configuration. Her group specifically looked at the corridor that would support a transit spine along the south frontage Vogel referred to maps from her study and discussed hydrological features and local pedestrian and vehicular circulation. She also discussed the plans to include higher density residential and office/commercial uses close to the highway and a series of linear drainage ponds that would be used to buffer the residential areas. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission April 28, 2008 Page 6 Keysser asked which current land uses would remain in her plan. Vogel stated that her study is compatible with Golden Valley's study but they went further and took out more businesses and put in more housing than the City did. Eck stated that the Planning Commission has spent a lot of time on the Golden Valley 1-394 Corridor Study and he is astounded that the City and the University didn't work together. Vogel reiterated that the two studies are compatible in terms of land use, but their study is more conceptual. Schmidgall agreed that the University's study is quite a bit more expansive then Golden Valley's. McCarty noted that the University's study didn't show any mixed use he questioned why light rail transit was not shown. Vogel stated t s study approximately 10 years ago. She explained that she has n to not be a part of the 1-394 Corridor. 6. this study or nsive plan. comprehensive plan Waldhauser asked Vogel how far west her study went. Vogel Minneapolis to Wayzata. Hogeboom asked the Commissioners how they referencing this study in some way in the updat Keysser questioned how their study would when the two studies contradict each 0 Waldhauser suggested that the di agreed and said he would like t lans be highlighted. Schmidgall non how to integrate the two plans. The Commissioners decid Valley's updated compr differences between the hey make the University's study part of Golden ny way they would like to study the May 28 regular meeting. Lester Eck, Secretary Hey Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: May 22,2008 To: Golden Valley Planning Commission From: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development Subject: Informal Public Hearing on Preliminary Plan for Minor Subdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Glen Urban 2nd Addition-DiGiacomo Homes, Applicant Rocky DiGiacomo of DiGiacomo Homes has applied for a minor subdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Glen Urban 2nd Addition. The minor subdivision would re-subdivide the existing two lots into three lots for single-family homes. The property is located in the North Tyrol area on Janalyn Circle and Glencrest Dr. Mr. DiGiacomo is the current owner of Lot 12 and Veryle Logan Hudson is the owner of Lot 11. Mr. DiGiacomo has a purchase agreement on Lot 11. The total area in the subdivision is 35,743 sq. ft. or .82 acre. The proposed three lots will each exceed the minimum lot size requirement of 10,000 sq. ft. in the R-1 zoning district. The proposed lot sizes are as follows: A-13,914 sq. ft., B-10,260 sq. ft., C-11 ,569 sq. ft. (Existing Lot 12 is about 21,000 sq. ft. in area and Lot 11 is about 15,000 sq. ft. in area.) It is my understanding that new homes will be constructed on Lots A, B. and C. Therefore, the home at 301 Janalyn Circle will be demolished to make way for a new home. Mr. DiGiacomo has submitted all the information that is required as part of a minor subdivision as outlined in Section 12.50 of the Subdivision Code. Each of the new lots exceed the minimum lot size requirements established for lots within the R-1 zoning district. The properties are located in the R-1 Single-Family zoning district and designated on the General Land Use Plan Map for Low Density development. Factors for Consideration and Approval Section 12.50, Subd. 3 outlines the Conditions for Approval or Denial of a minor subdivision application. There are nine points listed (A. through I.). Staff comments on each of those points are listed below: 1. Proposed lots must meet requirements of the applicable zoning district. As stated above, each of the lots exceed the minimum lot and width size requirements for the R-1 zoning district. Each lot will have full frontage on a public street. Mr. DiGiacomo has been informed of the new requirements recently adopted by the City related to infill development and "McMansions". Mr. DiGiacomo has assured staff that the homes he plans to build on these three lots will meet all City requirements. Mr. DiGiacomo recently 1 completed the house directly to the east of these lots. He states in promotional material that this house is "sized to scale" with other homes in the neighborhood. He said that the homes proposed on the new three lots would also be scaled to the neighborhood. 2. Minor subdivisions may be denied upon the City Engineer's determination that steep slopes or excessive wetness encumbers the buildable portion of the resulting new lots. City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, has written a memo to me dated May 19, 2008 regarding this minor subdivision. The issue of steep slopes or excessive wetness was not addressed in his memo because these concerns are not a significant issue in this subdivision. As stated in his memo, the owner of the lots will be required to submit a grading and erosion control plan for each of the lots prior to construction. 3. Minor subdivisions may be denied if public sewer and water connections are not directly accessible to each proposed lot. As stated in the City Engineer's memo, City services are available to each of the lots. 4. Approval of minor subdivisions shall be conditioned on the applicant's granting of easements for necessary public purposes as determined by the City. As part of the final plat for this three lots subdivision, drainage and utility easements must be shown on the final plat as indicated in the City Engineer's memo. 5. When public agencies other than the City have some form of jurisdiction over an area including or directly affected by a proposed minor subdivision, approval of the minor subdivision may be conditioned on the requirements of the outside agency. There are no requirements from any outside agency in this case. 6. If the applicant is required to submit a review of the property's title, the approval of the minor subdivision shall be conditioned on the applicant's resolution of any title issued raised by the City Attorney. The City Attorney will determine if review of the title is necessary prior to final plat approval. 7. Minor subdivisions of nonresidential properties may be denied if the City Engineer determines that adequate public facilities are not available to serve the site. This is residential property so this provision does not apply. 8. Approval of a residential minor subdivision shall be conditioned on the payment of a park dedication fee in the amount established by the City Council. The City Council has the right to assess a park dedication fee at the time of final plat approval. Staff will recommend a park dedication fee at time of final plat approval by the City Council based on the City's ordinance. 9. Refers to minor subdivision for double bungalows. This is not applicable in this case because not double homes are proposed. Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the minor subdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Glen Urban 2nd Addition that would subdivide the two lots into three conforming single-family lots consistent with the zoning code and land use plan. The staff is recommending the following conditions: 2 1. The final plat of this proposed minor subdivision (yet to be named) will be consistent with the preliminary plan submitted with the minor subdivision application. 2. The recommendations in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development ~nd dated May 19, 2008, shall become a part of this approval. 3. A park dedication fee shall be paid in an amount approved by the City Council at time of final plat approval. 4. Individual Tree Preservation Plans shall be submitted for the development of each of the proposed lots at time of building permit application. 5. A Subdivision Agreement will be drafted for review and approval by the City Council that includes issues found in the City Engineer's memo dated May 19, 2008. Attachments Location Map (1 page) Memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes dated May 19, 2008 (2 pages) Photos of property (5 pages) DiGiacomo Advertisement of house for sale to the east of the proposed subdivision (2 pages) Preliminary Plan and Applicant Narrative (flerial plan showing lot lines and potential home locations) (1 oversized page) 3 4535 20 15 424i1 4270 15 3: ~ ~ 'i :Ie 12 8 460ll 1 4260 4250 4520 4300 4115 GLENWOOO AVE 24 3 ! ~ <C E 4SOS o 4llIll 4301 4263 42S3 4243 100 U14 208 216 212 I Subje<;t Prop~rties 1".. 308 205 III 221 211 213 209 :5 20iI I ~ 310 E 4300 4224 4212 4116 4108 4100 GLENcREST RO 4301 4223 4211 4201 4115 4101 511 515 S23 S>> 535 541 JANALYJ\I aR.~ .~ 512 516 520 S28 532 S36 600 120 20 4540 4520 4510 30ll 401 400 4541 4521 4511 400 409 408 4520 4510 508 4S3O 700 T'fROt TRL N 641 708 109 100 tol Valley mo Public Works 763.593.8030 I 763.593.3988 (fax) Date: May 19, 2008 To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development From: Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineeri1!f!) Subject: Review of Proposed Minor Subdivision: Lots 11 and 12, Glen Urban 2nd Addition Public Works staff has reviewed the proposed subdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Glen Urban 2nd Addition. The proposed development, which is located on Janalyn Circle at the intersection of Glencrest Road, proposes subdivision of two existing lots into three lots. Site Plan: The proposed subdivision will require that a final plat be prepared. This final plat must be prepared by a licensed professional land surveyor, and must be consistent with the City's subdivision ordinance. The ordinance requires that a 1 O-foot wide drainage and utility easement be established on the plat boundaries, including the east property line and the street frontages. In addition, the final plat must include a 12-foot wide drainage and utility easement centered (6 feet on each side) on each of the interior lot lines. Utilities: There are existing City sanitary sewer and water mains available to provide service to the proposed development. There is adequate capacity in the City systems to provide service to this development. The existing home on "Lot C" is currently connected to the sewer and water system with services extended into the lot from Glencrest Road and Janalyn Circle. There are no existing sanitary sewer services or water service available to "Lot A" or "Lot B". Therefore, the developer will be required to install new services to these lots when homes are constructed. These services must be installed consistent with the City's standards and specifications for utilities. The developer must obtain the appropriate sewer and water permits at the time of home construction. G:\Developments - Private\Janalyn Circle\PrelimAppv 051908.doc The required sanitary sewer and water service installation, and the installation of driveways for new homes, will require a City of Golden Valley Right-of-Way permit. The developer must apply for these permits at the time of home construction. Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control: The developer submitted a conceptual grading plan as part of this proposed .subdivision. Based upon the information submitted, it appears that drainage from the new proposed development can occur with no negative impacts to adjoining properties. The developer will be required to comply with the City's Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Ordinance for construction of each of the proposed homes. This includes preparation of a grading plan, prepared in accordance with City standards and specifications, for each lot at the time of application for a building permit. Tree Preservation: The developer has submitted a conceptual Tree Preservation Plan for this development. However, an individual Tree Preservation Plan, specific to each lot, must be obtained at the time of application for building permits. Summary and Recommendation: Based upon the materials submitted for review, the Public Works Department recommends approval of the proposed subdivision of Lots 11 and 12, Glen Urban 2nd Addition, based upon the comments contained in this review. C: Tom Burt, City Manager Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections Gary Johnson, Building Official Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal G:\Developments - Private\Janalyn Circle\Prelim Appv 051908.doc I' '1 ... ;1 ~ ~ .. \:~. > 't < ,f "p , ,$f; '. i .. tl ~." ~';i{ -" ''';7 ;.' .. I ~. I!) '( r t; " I.' I " ~ i1I ';. ~ " I I ~ t \ ,.. f i, ! ~ ~ b I 'l " ,\ \ I ct , ~ I " ." 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Homes ...- Hey Planning 763-593-8095 I 763-593-8109 (fax) Date: May 20,2008 To: Planning Commission From: Joe Hogeboom, City Planner Subject: MNPASS 1-394 Phase II Planning Study - Comprehensive Plan Addition At the April 28, 2008 meeting of the Planning Commission, Mary Vogel, Co-Director of the Center for Changing Landscapes at the University of Minnesota, had presented findings from a planning study commissioned by the Federal Highway Administration. This MnPASS Study, as it has been termed, was completed independently from the City of Golden Valley's 1-394 Corridor Study. The MnPASS Study has taken a schematic approach to broad areas of the 1-394 Corridor extending from Downtown Minneapolis to Wayzata. The study does not address specific zoning considerations as well as political and financial constraints to development. The broad, artistic scope of the MnPASS Study is incomparable to the City's 1-394 Corridor Study. Therefore, staff recommends not amending the existing 1-394 Corridor Study to include concepts from the MnPASS Study. Rather, staff would like to include a referenced link to the MnPASS Study in our Comprehensive Plan. This would not imply Golden Valley's support of this study, but simply acknowledge its existence as an alternative conceptual rendering. Staff asks for the Planning Commission's support and guidance in this process.