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10-25-10 PC MinutesRegular Meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 25, 2010 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 25, 2010. Chair Waldhauser called the meeting to order at 7 pm. Those present were Planning Commissioners Cera, Eck, Kluchka, McCarty, Schmidgall, Segelbaum and Waldhauser. Also present was City Planner Joe Hogeboom and Administrative Assistant Lisa Wittman. 1. Approval of Minutes October 11, 2010 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Eck noted several typographical errors. Kluchka referred to the paragraphs on Page 6 regarding PUD amendment criteria and stated that he did not hear a resolution on whether the PUD criteria apply to amendments or not. Hogeboom said he would provide further clarification. 2. Informal Public Hearing -Minor Subdivision - 941 and 2021 Angelo Drive - SU07-10 Applicant: Paula Pentel and Warren & Kim Rottman Address: 941 Angelo Drive and 1021 Angelo Drive Purpose: The applicants are requesting that the property line between their two properties be redrawn to correct a gazebo encroachment Hogeboom referred to a location map and pointed out the two properties involved in this subdivision request. He explained that the applicants are proposing to redraw the property line between their properties because of the encroachment of a gazebo at 941 Angelo Drive. He stated that this subdivision proposal meets all of the requirements of the Subdivision Code. Hogeboom explained that the applicants went through the subdivision process several years ago with the same proposal but the Final Plat was not recorded with Hennepin County so the approvals expired which is why they are going through this process again. He stated that Staff is recommending approval of this Minor Subdivision request. Paula Pentel, Applicant, stated that she put up a fence where she thought the property line was and then built the gazebo five feet away from the fence. She stated that once the property was surveyed, it was discovered that the property line in question was not where she thought it was, so she is proposing to redraw it as proposed. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 25, 2010 Page 2 Warren Rottman, Applicant, stated that this is basically a property swap. It won't affect how the property is maintained and it makes sense to subdivide the property the way they are proposing. Waldhauser opened the public hearing. Seeing and hearing no one wishing to comment, Waldhauser closed the public hearing. MOVED by Cera, seconded by Kluchka and motion carried unanimously to recommend approval of the Minor Subdivision request for the properties located at 941 Angelo Drive and 1021 Angelo Drive subject to the following conditions: 1. The City Attorney will determine if a title review is necessary prior to approval of the final plat. 2. The City Engineer's email, dated October 4, 2010, shall become part of this approval. 3. The Preliminary Plat submitted by the applicants, dated September 9, 2010, shall become part of this approval. 3. Presentation of Capital Improvement Program 2011-2015 -Sue Virnig, City Finance Director Sue Virnig, Finance Director, explained that the Planning Commission reviews the proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP) because it is an appendix in the City's Comprehensive Plan. She explained the various sections in the CIP and stated that the City Council has reviewed the document once already and they will be reviewing it again in November. Eck referred to the golf course section and asked how the interest earnings estimates were figured. Virnig explained that the money is pooled and the interest earnings are distributed based on the average cash balance for the year. She noted that the numbers are evaluated every year. Eck referred to the Park Improvement Fund and asked if the Hennepin County sports grant revenue is ongoing. Virnig stated that the City received a sports grant from Hennepin County and it is only a one year program to make improvements to the Little League fields near Honeywell. Kluchka asked Virnig to highlight any major changes in this document. Virnig stated that one change is that the City no longer has Valley Square tax increment. She explained another change is that the Douglas Drive project has been put in the CIP because the franchise fee ordinance has been approved. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 25, 2010 Page 3 Kluchka asked what impact the current economy has had on this five-year plan. Virnig stated that the size of the 2011-2012 Pavement Management Program has been reduced and extended over a longer period of time. She added that the City is also trying to stay level on its equipment replacement costs. Waldhauser referred to the state aid fund shown on page 13 and asked why the balance is carried at such a high level. Virnig stated that the fund builds up until there is money to fund various projects. Eck referred to the franchise fee recently approved and asked why it is being applied to Excel and not to Centerpoint. Hogeboom stated that the main purpose of the fee is to bury Excel's power lines in order to make room for improved sidewalks. Kluchka added that it is also a convenient tool to raise revenue to pay for the long term project. Waldhauser asked about the project planned for Scheid Park in 2014. Virnig explained that the Scheid Park project has been delayed several times because there is a house that would have to be removed. Waldhauser referred to the funds regarding playground equipment, paths, benches, shelters, etc. and asked if the budget is shifted as the demographics of the community change and many playgrounds get less use. Virnig explained that a lot of the playground equipment replacement projects have been delayed and that the demographics and use are considered by staff and the Open Space and Recreation Commission before equipment is replaced. Cera referred to the demolition of two buildings on Xenia Avenue shown on page 94. He asked if the City will tear down the buildings. Virnig explained that the City will tear down the buildings once there is a payment plan agreement with the property owner in place. Waldhauser referred to the expenses for wetland restorations and said she assumes the expenses listed in the CIP are for ponds or treatment areas that are owned by the City. Virnig said yes and referred to the explanation on page 15. Kluchka asked how the projects in the CIP are prioritized. Virnig said the projects are prioritized by staff and by the City Council based on need, safety concerns and the impact on taxpayers. MOVED by Kluchka, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to recommend approval of the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program as it is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. --Short Recess-- Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission October 25, 2010 Page 4 4. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings Hogeboom invited the Planning Commission to attend the November 9 Council/Manager meeting where a representative from the Three Rivers Park District will review the proposed new Bassett Creek regional trail alignment in the northern part of the City. Schmidgall reported on the Senior Housing Summit he recently attended. He discussed the various topics of the Summit such as the need for more senior housing units and the increasing need for a larger variety in the type of senior housing. 5. Other Business No other business was discussed. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 7:48 pm. Lester Eck, Secretary