02-09-04 PC Agenda
AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, February 9,2004
7pm
I. Approval of Minutes
January 26, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting
II. Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit CU-107
Applicant: Golden Valley BP
Address: 600 Boone Avenue North
Purpose: To operate a gas station, convenience store and car wash facility in
the Commercial Zoning District
III. Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat (Lot Consolidation) SU20-03
Applicant: Golden Valley HRA/Hennepin County
Address: Area bounded by Earl Street on the north, Flag Avenue on the east,
Naper Street on the South and Hillsboro Avenue on the west
Purpose: Consolidation of Hennepin County property into three lots. (Two of
the lots will become a part of the Bullseye Development, LLC for
PUD below)
IV. Informal Public Hearing - Planned Unit Development - Golden Ridge PUD No. 98
Applicant: Bullseye Development, LLC
Address: Area bounded by Earl Street on the north, Flag Avenue on the east,
Naper Street on the South and Hillsboro Avenue on the west
Purpose: To allow for the construction of 7 twin homes and 2 single family
homes.
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V. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Coun~i1, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
VI. Other Business
Reschedule the February 23, 2004 Planning Commission meeting
VII. Adjournment
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
January 26, 2004
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
January 26, 2004. Chair Pentel called the meeting to order at 7 pm.
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Those present were Chair Pentel and Commissioners Eck, Groger, Key
and Rasmussen. Also present were Director of Planning and Develo~
Grimes and Administrative Assistant, Lisa Wittman.
I. Approval of Minutes
January 12, 2004 Planning Commission Meeting
Groger referred to page 7, paragraph 7 and clarified t
higher density development in areas where the .
ugg ing utilizing
rage redevelopment.
MOVED by McAleese, seconded by Eck and m
minutes with the above noted change.
nanimously to approve the
II.
Informal Public Hearing - C
Applicant:
Address:
Purpose:
e the operties on the Comprehensive Plan Map from
ity (5 to 11.9 units per acre) to High Density (12 or
acre)
ning Commission that this agenda item was tabled at their
eir January 12 meeting. The Planning Commission requested
resent for the discussion but he wasn't able to attend the
so that is why this issue wasn't able to be discussed until this
inded the Commissioners that they suggested discussing these
f property now and reviewing the whole Comprehensive Plan Map at a
Pentel asked if the proposed development would be coming back to the Planning
Commission as a Planned Unit Development. Grimes said no, the property is zoned
Multiple Family and the only city board or commission it will have to go before prior to the
issuance of a building permit is the Building Board of Review. Pentel asked if the City is
presuming the proposed development would meet all of the City's requirements.
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Grimes said staff is suggesting the applicant change the Comprehensive Plan Map
designation just on these parcel to high density which would allow anything over 12
units per acre and that that would solve the conflict between the two documents.
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Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
January 26, 2004
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Pentel asked if the City would have any assurances that the development being
proposed would be built the way it is being proposed. Grimes explained that the
property is zoned M-1 so the highest density he could put on the property is 19.8 units
per acre.
Rasmussen asked if there could be any way the City could ask the developer to make
any changes to the entrance, exits or driveway locations which are the big concerns for
the residents across the street.
Grimes said that the developer has agreed to put the berm in. He sa'
engineer will be looking at the design of the parking lot and that t
agreed to put in a right turn only out of the parking lot which wo
traffic down to Laurel Avenue and over to Xenia Avenue rat
neighborhood and staff would hold them to these commitm
Allen Barnard, City Attorney, said that he wants to em~
The Comprehensive Plan Map is a planning docu
City makes and that the Zoning Code is the law
citizens. He said that the distinction is that Mr.
Map which permits up to 20 units per acre
indicates the property is medium densit
that if that applicant complies with the
permitted use. He said in his opini
seems obvious to change the C
t t a conflict.
the decisions the
t cisions made by the
been looking at the Zoning
rehensive Plan Map
. He said that the point is
e w a e wants to build is a
'that needs to be rectified and it
n Map.
Pentel clarified that no oth
Comprehensive Plan Ma
Density all of the parcels
correct and that he s i
the rest of the Com
ould be altered or changed by changing the
City changed the definition of Medium
at wa ould be changed. Barnard said that was
sense to look at just these parcels first and to study
n Map later.
is doing now is forcing the. two things together by going to
omprehensive Plan Map to match the lowest density in the
isn't the proper fit and that the more proper thing is to
hensive Plan definition of medium density to "up to 20 units per
hat after studying the rest of the properties on the Zoning Map the
Planning mission may ultimately decide to create a new zoning category between
high, medium and low density on the Comprehensive Plan Map.
Rasmussen said that she thought if the two documents weren't in accordance with each
other that the Zoning had to match. Barnard explained that in 1997 the law was
changed so that when rezoning a parcel it has to be consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. This case isn't a rezoning situation, it is a situation of the City discovering an
inconsistency.
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January 26, 2004 '
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Pentel stated that this inconsistency should have been caught when the parcel was
rezoned from Open Space to M-1 Zoning. Barnard agreed and said technically, in 2000
the City didn't follow the Comprehensive Plan when it should have.
Grimes said the area was designated as mid density in 1982 on the Comprehensive
Plan Map and in the late 1950's is was shown as a location for higher density housing
on the Comprehensive Plan Map so he thinks it was always meant to be high density, it
is just a matter of how high.
Rasmussen asked'
this property. Pentel
Comprehensiv
Rasmussen ask
Compreh
perac
Groger said it is inconsistent if this property was rezoned in 2000 an
rezoning was changed in 1987. Barnard stated that is an argume 0
make, but it has been the City's existing law for three years. Gr r sal
to state statute what the City did was illegal. Barnard said th t
note of the change in 1997 when the legislation flipped flop
Comprehensive Plan Map and the Zoning Map because it us
Map controlled the property before 1997 and people
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Eck asked if this change is made if the City is fo
this kind of change to the Comprehensive Plan.
Plan Map change requires public notice. E
go to. Grimes said to property owners
it also requires a public hearing before
consistencyby the Met Council.
o rocedure to make
that a Comprehensive
ublic notice is required to
hange. Grimes added that
o mission and review for
Eck asked what the procedure
changed. Grimes said the
the newspaper.
t e t of the Comprehensive Plan was
Id have to be notified by publishing a notice in
Commission is discussing changing the zoning on
that they were looking at changing the
that these properties would be governed by.
property is currently designated. Grimes explained that the
Map designation is mid density which allows 6 to 12 units
-1 which allows up to 20 units per acre and that is the conflict.
ought there are three choices. One is to change the zoning of this
change the definition of medium density to allow for higher number of
d the third choice is to change the Comprehensive Plan Map
designatio these parcels from medium density to high density. Pentel stated that
they are talking about changing the designation for these parcels and thought that
Commissioner Keysser was reading an old staff report.
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Groger said given the number of inconsistencies they will be studying what if the
Planning Commission proceeded with this change and it hypothetically made this
property inconsistent in the future with what was done now.
Barnard explained that the Comprehensive Plan Map can be changed to something
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
January 26, 2004
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different than what is on the land and that the Comprehensive Plan can be changed to
something different than what the zoning is. He said the Comprehensive Plan is like a
wish list and does not have to match the land identically and that it doesn't govern or
bind the developer. He said the law says that when a City does a rezoning they have to
follow their Comprehensive Plan, but they don't have to change what is on the land.
Pentel asked if that is how the Council felt, because she thinks there may be some
council members who think the two documents have to be identical.
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Rasmussen asked why then is the Planning Commission discussing thO
said because the Comprehensive Plan is supposed to be a legitimat
guides the future plans of the City and it doesn't make sense to b .
that you know isn't going to match the Comprehensive Plan for next
added that the two documents should be consistent. Pentel at
Comprehensive Plan Map designation does not change the p d
M-1.
Barnard
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Ing the
ation of
Pentel opened the public hearing.
John Dibb, 319 Turners Crossroad South, state
"PUD" used and asked for a definition. Pe
be built that might not meet the City's z
requirements or use requirements. De
said that this particular property w
would not require a PUD.
heard the abbreviation
a PUD is way a project can
etback requirements, density
allows more flexibility. She
al Zoning Code requirements and
Dibb asked Barnard to ela
and the Zoning Map tha
Meeting. He said that ov
made it was consis
changing the Comp
wrongs don't a
to be lost.
verlap between the Comprehensive Plan Map
cAleese referred to at the last Planning
d be nsidered because when the Zoning Map was
Comprehensive Plan Map and now the talk is about
Map to match the Zoning Map. He said that two
is opinion, money is to be gained and quality of life is
ging this property to a higher density residential designation
e underlying zoning of 5 to 20 units per acre even with the higher
map designation. She asked Barnard to address the issue of the
the Zoning Code allowing a certain amount of dwelling units per acre
ation of that overlap. She said she thinks what occurred between the City
rty owner was an assumption of what was going to be built on this property.
Barnard said there may appear to be an overlap in the two documents, but they are
different concepts and the numbers are there for different reasons and to compare them
is apples and oranges. Zoning is the law to this parcel and the Comprehensive Plan is
. the guide plan for City, it is more than just a map.
Erik Wibholm, 109 Turners Crossroad South, stated that the two documents are
consistent. He said that if the state statute says the zoning must be consistent with the
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Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
January 26,2004
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General land Use Plan, it is because today it says it is zoned "up to" 19.8 units per acre.
He referred to Grimes saying that a berm would be ok with the residents of the entire
area and said that is an interpretation and an assumption on his part. A driveway going
through the present Goldman property directly to laurel is what most of the residents
would be agreeable to happy with.
E re that was a valid analogy because that would say that there was in
time, a statute that said a municipality couldn't make a speed limit that.
nt with a state plan and therefore the 35 mph speed limit would have
been unla at the time it was done. Barnard said he was not talking about statutes, he
was talking about MnDOT's transportation plan for the entire State. He said he was trying
to show what a Comprehensive Plan is and that it is not a superior zoning plan. Eck said
that Mr. Dunne's point was that the City couldn't make a zoning change in 2000 that was
inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that would be in effect unlawful. Barnard
. said the City did it and did it for three or four years.
Pentel said they are not arguing with the zoning, what they are questioning is whether
when the Comprehensive Plan revision was done is was this was the correct category to
have placed this property in given what was known to be coming as a ent
proposal. She encouraged the residents to appear at the City Counc' en this
proposal is discussed and said that would be the appropriate plac 0
specifics with regard to the property.
Grimes said in terms of site design he is committed to watc
Building Board of Review abouUhe lighting that has been dis
that has been committed to as part of the landscapin
Grimes explained that because this proposal is
to require the owner to go through another pers
unless the owner is willing to do so. He ad
properties has always been on Turners
e oesn't have the right
for access to laurel Avenue
s for all four of these
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Tommy Dunne, 201 Turners Cros
was zoned M-1 in 2000 and the
should never have been rezone
Plan so that rezoning to M-
;:;at it is unclear to him if the land
Plan was in force since 1997 then it
consistent with the Comprehensive
Barnard said that is proba
perspective. He ga a
MnDOT has an ove
be 30 mph but s
that road you ca
someday
the Co
est a ment someone can make from that
of having a road that has a speed limit of 35 mph and
State that those kinds of roads are going to eventually
e road is still 35 mph so if you drive 35 mph or less on
ket even though MnDOT has this plan in the works that
. s on that kind of road are going to be different. That is what
saying, that someday these things will all be different.
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January 26, 2004
Page 6
Grimes said that the zoning categories go from Single Family to Two Family and then to
M-1 there is nothing in between R-2 which is less than 5 units per acre and M-1. He said
it was probably just assumed back in 2000 that it was logical to rezone the property to
M-1 because it was the next category up and it seemed to fit for a typical three story
apartment building.
Pentel said that M-1 density is. consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Map designation
the property has now and that what is not consistent is the City's discussions with the
owner of the property about the development that meets the M-1 desi
19.8 units per acre, but didn't realize that the Comprehensive Plan
conformance. Barnard said that the Comprehensive Plan doesn't
things and that the bottom line is that it is an internal City probl
and Comprehensive Plan. Pentel added that if a developmen
per acre it would still fit within M-1 and it would conform to t
designation. She added that we have a very specific propert
believe that he will be allowed to develop the propert
develop it.
rmit
ap
12 units
Plan Map
been led to
en planning to
Mark Maida, 637 Turnpike Road, said that this i
affect people's everyday lives and propert
has the opportunityto recommend a ce
City problem, but it does
if the Planning Commission
to the City Council.
Pentel said that they can recomm
Plan Map designation that woul
Map and the Comprehensive P
il a change in the Comprehensive
Goldman would like to do, the Zoning
rmance.
Maida, referred to the la
there was a key phrase
an opportunity to in
mission meeting and said there was talk of how
9. u s per acre which led him to believe there was
ber of units approved per acre.
Pentel explain
Comprehensiv
per acre.
III still stand at 19.8 units per acre and that the
eeds to be changed to high density to allow that many units
. can not determine things like where the driveways will be or what the
and that the property is zoned Multiple Family. He said if it meets the
the Zoning Code and the Building Code they can build the building. He
wner has committed to go above and beyond what he needed to do in
what the City and the residents have asked.
Maida asked if all of the neighbors concerns are a moot point because of the zoning that
is in place. Grimes said that the residents concerns are protected by the Codes of the
City. Maida said that as far as the number of units, exits and entrances, berms, direction
and flow of traffic the neighbors can't have any influence at all. Grimes said the neighbors
can ask for anything and that the City and developers do listen and that because of the
neighbors input the berm was added to this development.
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January 26, 2004
Page 7
Maida said his concern is not only with the number of units and traffic going into the
neighborhood, but entrances and exits would obviously impact the traffic as well. He said
that a house on a lake is valued more than the same exact house on a cul-de-sac which
in turn is valued more than the same exact house on a busy street. These are just facts.
Maida stated that the Church has a daycare center and there are lots of children in the
area. He added that at the last Planning Commission meeting there was talk about Xenia
Avenue being built right through the wetland and said that what is basically left of the
wetland is a 5 by 20 foot strip and he didn't know if that counts as conserving wetland.
Pentel explained that the wetland areas were engineered as part of t .
Avenue so that they are now interconnected to flow together.
Maida asked what the proposed rents for the apartments wo
would be market rate. Pentel said the City does not know a
but it is their understanding that the building is geared towar
children, a similar demographic to what is in the area
Commissioners information about apartment vac
stated that whether the applicant has rental unit
this meeting. Maida agreed but said what is a c
number of vacancies add to devaluation.
him with any of his wishes or concerns.
e
f e building
mes without
the
ntal market. Pentel
not the concern at
the number of units and the
hat he could call or write to
George Peters, 209 Turners Cross
assumption that this proposed
said that he thinks it is perfect t
Colonnade are both in the
and that when Laurel Es
demographics were very
being a senior prop and
building.
. at they are all working under the
g is going to be occupied by seniors. He
rot onals because Allianz and The
there is no guarantee this building is for seniors
lIianz and Colonnade weren't there so the
. He s he really questions the whole concept of this
sn't think people should be calling it a senior apartment
Pentel said sh
Grimes a
probab
t at the City can't know what the market is going to suggest.
id that it will be market rate apartments and there would
s, families and seniors.
n't think parallels can be drawn between Laurel Estates and this
uilding because the neighborhood characteristics have changed
Laurel Estates was built.
Gary Gandrud, Faegre & Benson, 90 S. 2nd Street, Minneapolis, Attorney representing
the applicant, stated that this is the City's application. He said that they are good
neighbors, they have been good neighbors and that they have no intention of being
anything less. He said they will be extremely sensitive to the neighbors and added that
they have 100% occupancy and a waiting list for the new building.
Pentel closed the public hearing.
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January 26, 2004
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Pentel clarified that the matter before the Planning Commission is whether to change the
Comprehensive Plan Map designation on these four properties to high density.
Eck stated that it is the City Attorney's opinion that Mr. Goldman has every legal right
under the zoning ordinance to proceed with this project and that the zoning prevails and
that basically what it comes down to is that this is an exercise in making two things
conform and there isn't a lot to be gained by undermining that.
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ould be voting against this proposal. He said he thinks there can be
ating that the Comprehensive Plan allows up to 12 units per acre and the
zoning ca w "up to" 20 units per acre and that the two don't have to be in exact
conformance with each other. He said that given there is nothing between R-2 and M-1
it's a very broad category and perhaps what that says is when the City initially determined
on the Comprehensive Plan Map is that M-1 should be only 12 units and that's what was
really intended for this property. He said given that the property to the south currently has
a use which is approximately 12 units per acre to him having a higher density in the
location to the north, which is more intrusive on the neighborhood, doesn't make sense.
He said even though he thinks the developer is a great developer and he thinks it would
be a nice addition he would rather see the issue citywide dealt with rather than
McAleese said he disagreed with Barnard. He said it isn't clear what th
was when they passed the law. He said eventhough he disagrees w'
up at the same point on different grounds. He said the problem is t
has to trump in this situation. He said we do have the problem e con
when the Zoning Code got passed which would mean the Cit a
time and he doesn't think it did. He thinks the Zoning Code I t w'
Comprehensive Plan and that the "up to" language makes it
proposal were coming to the Planning Commission a
designation because the designation that is there'
early as 1982. He said the whole area has chan
circumstances have really made it a better locat
Comprehensive Plan currently states so h
said that at a later date he would enjoy
Attorney because he understands his
differently and found that compreh
he disagrees with Barnard he t .
supporting the Comprehensive
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that
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changing the
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er density then the
hange for that reason. He
versations with the City
ow hat courts have viewed it
trol zoning. He added that while
d up in the right spot and he will be
tion change,
Keysser stated from a la
roposal makes sense and he will support it.
Rasmussen said s
12 units per acre, S
should have t 0
Commission h
a look at t
decisio
develope
'ghest and best use for the property would not be 5 to
area that borders residential she thinks the City
e a look at some of the variables the Planning
ng about with this proposal. She said they really need to take
of zoning they have and to not make any more spot specific
ity has been looked at. She added that she is hopeful with this
ill do a good job with this project.
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January 26, 2004
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specifically separating out this property and making a change which he doesn't
necessarily believe is the right place to end up. He would rather see a lower density on
this property.
Pentel asked what the density is at the property to the south (Laurel Estates). Grimes
said it is at about 15 units per acre.
Rasmussen asked about the process a Comprehensive Plan Map change has to go
through. Pentel said the next step is a public hearing at the City Counc' s added
that the proposal is also sent to the Met Council for review. Rasmus t
changing the Comprehensive Plan Map really takes some effort. t the
Council has said they thought the Planning was right on by 100 ' ur
properties now and studying the rest of the City in the future
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Keysser asked what the implications would be if nothing wer
Barnard said the City would end up in a situation i
would have an internal inconsistency. He said t
administrative act and that an application has to
Code, not the Comprehensive Plan.
get tied down to and it
f 'Iding permit is a
i1ding Code and Zoning
Grimes referred to the purpose statem
Zoning Code and said that the pur
between 15 and 27 units an acr
U tip amily zoning section of the
1$f medium to high density housing
Pentel said she can under
she agrees with Commi
a way to mitigate the vast
against this and sh . ks
inconsistencies be
is an administrative issue in a sense. However,
terms of using the Comprehensive Plan Map as
e - oning district. She said she will be voting
force needs to get going quickly to study the
Map and the Comprehensive Plan Map.
ded y Eck and motion carried 4 to 2 to approve the request
s on the Comprehensive Plan Map from Medium Density (5 to
Density (12 or more units per acre) for the properties located
d 310 Turners Crossroad. Commissioners Groger and Pentel voted
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II. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council, Board of Zoning Appeals and other Meetings
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Pentel stated that she would be attending the BZA meeting on January 27,2004.
McAleese reported on the January 20, 2004 City Council meeting and said that the Oak
Park Acres subdivision request was approved.
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III. Other Business
Election of Vice Chair
MOVED by Eck, seconded by McAleese and motion carried unanimously to nominate
Keysser to be the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. Keysser accepted the
nomination.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8: 15 pm.
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Planning
763-593-8095/ 763-593-8109 (fax)
Date:
February 4, 2004
To:
Planning Commission
From:
Mark W..Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to Allow
Gas/Convenience Store with Two Car Wash Bays at 600 Boon Ave. N.
(NE Corner of Boone Ave. and TH 55)-EFP, LLC (Golden Valley BP),
Applicant
Golden Valley BP has applied for a conditional use permit (CUP) in order to allow for the
construction and operation of a 3,200 sq. ft. convenience store with six multi-product dispensers
for gas and 2,160 sq. ft. dual car wash. The existing service station that includes a car wash bay
and service bays will be torn down to make way for the new facility. Th~ property is currently
owned by BP Products of North America and is under a purchase agreement to sell to Golden
Valley BP to construct the new facility.
The 1.95-acre site is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map for Commercial uses. A
gas/convenience store with car wash is consistent with this land use designation. The property is
zoned Commercial. Within that zoning district, gas stations, car washes and convenience stores
are permitted with a CUP.
There are a variety of land uses surrounding the site that are listed below:
. East-Bassets Creek Office Park (zoned Business and Professional Office with a PUD
permit)
. West-Service station (zoned Commercial without a CUP)
. North-Vacant property (zoned Light Industrial but recently acquired by the City to be used
for ponding)
. South- TH 55 and Brookview Golf Course (zoned Institutional)
The nearest residential property to this site is the Mallard Creek apartments on Golden Valley Rd.
between Wisconsin Ave. and Bassetts Creek.
The existing gas station was built in 1968 and there have been several improvements made to
the building since its construction. The improvements include the canopy over the pump islands,
car wash bay and interior improvements to create a small convenience store. Since the gas
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station was constructed prior to the change to the Zoning Code that now requires a CUP for a
service station, there is no CUP for the existing business.
Because of the demolition of the store, any new construction has to meet the requirements of the
current Zoning Code. As stated above, the construction of the gas/convenience store with a dual
car wash requires a CUP. With the application for a CUP, staff will review certain issues and
make a recommendation on whether or not to recommend approval of the CUP.
This is the second CUP application that has been received for this property since the fall of 2001.
At that time, BP Products of North America was granted a CUP to construct a new
gas/convenience store with one car wash bay that totaled 5,065 sq. ft. in area. The convenience
store/gas station approved in 2001 was about 1,000 sq. ft. larger than the one now proposed but
the car wash was less than half the size. (The 2001 plan indicated a separate car wash building
while the 2004 CUP application attaches the dual car wash to the convenience store.) The 2001
plan indicated 8 multi-product dispensers for gas while the 2004 CUP indicates six.
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Once the City issues a CUP, the owner must commence work to carry out the plans outlined in
the CUP within one year. In the case of the CUP permit approved by the City Council on
December 3, 2001 for the new BP store, construction had not begun by December 3, 2002. At
that time BP Products of North America asked the City to extend the CUP another year (along
with variances that were issued by the BZA for this development). The City Code did not allow for
this type of extension so the City Council changed the Zoning Code to permit one (and only one)
one-year extension. BP then applied for an extension under this new Zoning Code provision and
an extension was granted until December of 2003.
Toward the end of this extension period, BP Products of North America made us aware that
their plans had changed for this site. It was no longer going to be a "company store" but one that
would be built by a franchisee and then it would be branded as a BP store. The store design
would be changed somewhat from the plans submitted in 2001. They were told that any
significant change to the approved CUP would require a new or amended CUP.
Due to the expansion of the General Mills World Headquarters, the City has been planning traffic
related improvements to the street system in order to accommodate the additional workers in the
area. Improvements have already been made to General Mills Blvd. from 1-394 north to Betty
Crocker Dr. Additional improvements are planned to begin this summer to improve the
intersection TH 55 and Boone Ave. These improvements are outlined in the memo from City
Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to me dated January 29,2004. In particular, the improvements
necessary at the Boone Ave. and TH 55 intersection are much more significant than originally
anticipated in December 2001 when the CUP was approved for BP. At that time, BP had
committed to providing the City with an additional 14 ft. of right-of-way for anticipated
improvements. As indicated in Mr. Oliver's memo, the City and Golden Valley BP have now
agreed to a 37 ft. wide easement for right-of-way expansion on Boone Ave. N. in front of the
future Golden Valley BP station.
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As a result, the City staff and Golden Valley BP (who has the purchase agreement with BP
Products of North America to buy the site) have met to discuss how the property can be
developed in a manner that would provide for the necessary street and drainage improvements
necessary to improve the intersection. The proposed plan submitted by Golden Valley BP will
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provide the City with all necessary easements to provide the improvements. These easements
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The applicant has presented a great deal of information about this CUP application. The plan
packet is attached for your review. Also, a letter from Project Architect John Kosmas, AlA, is
attached that goes into detail regarding the application.
PLANNING STAFF COMMENTS
As stated above, the City Engineer has written a memo regarding the proposal.
Planning staff is not going to repeat his comments. All of Mr. Oliver's comments and
recommendations will be adopted in this report and made one of the recommendations
of approval. There are some issues that the Planning staff would like to emphasize:
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Building and Property-The existing building on the site is about 3,000 sq. ft. in area
compared to the new building that will be about 5,300 sq. ft. in area. The new building
is located farther from proposed Boone Ave. than the existing building is located from
existing Boone Ave. (140 ft. vs. 110ft.). This allows for additional land to provide for the
larger pump island area and width of the building. The proposed building is located
slightly closer to TH 55 and Golden Valley Rd. than the existing building. (The
proposed building is located farther to the east where the property is actually narrower
from north to south.) As indicated in the City Engineer's memo, the proposed access to
the site from one driveway on Boone Ave. and two driveways on Golden Valley Rd.
The proposed plans for the building are attached along with a description in the letter
from Mr. Kosmas. The Planning staff finds it to be well designed and a great
improvement over the existing situation. The Building Board of Review will review these
plans. A landscape plan has also been submitted that appears to be adequate. The
Building Board of Review will also review this plan.
Parking-The site plan indicates that there will be a total of 28 parking stalls (16
parking stalls next to the building and 12 stalls at the pump islands). There is no
specific requirement for parking for this type of gas/convenience store. The gas station
parking requirement found in the zoning code relates to stations with service bays. The
staff suggests that the parking requirement should be based on one space for each 150
sq. ft. of retail space and one space for each 500 sq. ft. of storage space for the 3,200
sq. ft. building. About 2,700 sq. ft. of the building is retail space and about 500 sq. ft. is
storage space. Therefore, the number of required spaces would be 19. The staff
believes that the spaces shown on the plan meets the requirement of the Code. It does
seem reasonable to allow 1/3 of the parking spaces at the pump islands to be used to
meet the parking requirement since customers park their cars, get gas and then go into
the store to buy the gas and other convenience items. Therefore, the 16 parking stalls
next to the building plus 4 of the pump island stalls (1/3 of the 12 pump island stalls)
exceed the staff suggested parking requirement for the site of 19.
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Car Wash-The City's consulting traffic engineer has reviewed the site in order to
ensure that there would be minimal internal traffic conflicts. This review was done with
the dual car wash lanes. There is more than adequate stacking to allow for the dual car
wash lanes. This type of car wash is a benefit to the community and the dual car wash
will allow for quicker service.
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Setback Issues-The proposed building and site improvements will not meet all the
City's setback requirements. Therefore, the applicant is asking for certain setback
variances that must be approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). The setback
variances that are requested are as follows:
1. The parking lot area along the future Boone Ave. N. will be located 8 ft. from the
easement line. The required setback is 35 ft. (The City has asked for Golden
Valley BP .to grant a 37 ft. easement for Boone Ave. N. in order to accommodate
all the right-of-way needs for the upgraded street and sidewalk. The parking lot
for Golden Valley BP will be located 20-25 ft. from the actual curb of future
northbound Boone Ave.)
2. The parking lot areas along Golden Valley Rd. are located 25 ft. from the right-
of-way line rather than the required 35 ft.
3. The parking lot and driveway along the south property line adjacent to TH 55 is
located 18 ft. from the right-of-way line rather than the required 35 ft.
The BZA will be hearing these variance requests at their meeting on February 24,
2004. The Planning Commission may want to give the BZA some direction on these
variances. This CUP application is scheduled to go to the City Council on March 3,
2004 (assuming no tabling of action by either the BZA or Planning Commission.)
Therefore, the City Council will have the decision of both the Planning Commission and
BZA when the Council considers the CUP application.
FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION
In approving of 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 the proposed goods or services. In
this case, there has been a gas station on this corner for over 30 years so there
appears to be an existing market that will be enhanced by the dual car wash and
convenience store.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Plan map identifies the site for
commercial uses. A gas/convenience store is compatible with that designation.
3. Effect on Property Values in the Area: The property is currently used as a
service station with a car wash bay and limited convenience goods. The proposed
use is similar but substantially upgraded. Therefore, this should not have a negative
effect on property values in the area.
4. Effect of any Anticipated Traffic Generation Upon Current Traffic Flow ands
Congestion in the Area: Although there will be some increased traffic due to the
upgraded facility, the proposed use will not have a significant effect on traffic flow
and congestion in the area, especially with the proposed street improvements
planned for 2004. Please refer to the City Engineer's memo on this issue.
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5. Effect on any Increase in Population: Staff does not believe that the number of
employees or customers that will be on the site during the day will cause a negative
effect on the area. The number of employees in the new store would be similar to
the existing store.
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Increase in Noise levels: The staff does not believe that the number of
employees or customers that will be on the site during the day will cause an
increase in noise level. Due to the elimination of auto repair, the noise level may
actually drop. The proposed store is directly adjacent to a major highway that
carried about 50,000 cars per day. Also, staff is recommending that there be no use
of outdoor speakers.
7. Any odor, Dust, Smoke, Gas or Vibration Caused by the Use: The new use is
similar to the existing service station except there is no car repair. Therefore, no
increase in these problems is expected.
8. Any Increase in Flies, Rats, or other Vermin on the Area Caused by the Use: If
there is food prepared at the site, it will have to be done in a manner approved by
the City Sanitarian. There is a screened dumpster proposed at the northeast corner
of the site. With proper disposal practices, these pests should not be a concern.
9. Visual Appearance of Proposed Structure or Use: The structure will be
completely new with landscaping. The Building Board of Review will review these
matters. Overall, the proposed building seems to be attractive when compared to
similar facilities in the area.
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10. Other Concerns Regarding the Use: No other potential sources of impact on the
general health, safety or welfare have been identified by staff
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends approval of the Golden Valley BP CUP for 600 Boone Ave. N. The plan
appears to be well designed to meet the concerns of the developer, the City and future
customers. The staff is recommending the following conditions:
1. The site, building and engineering plans submitted by the Golden Valley BP shall
become a part of this approval. These plans include: Site Plan prepared by KK Design
and dated 1/12/2004; Building Elevations prepared by KK Design and dated 1/12/04;
Preliminary Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan prepared by Anderson
Engineering and dated 1/12/04; Preliminary Utility Plan prepared by Anderson
Engineering and dated 1/12/04; landscape Plan prepared by KK Design and dated
1/12/04; and Al T A Survey prepared b Egan, Field and Nowak and dated 9/12/01.
2. There shall be no use of outdoor speakers.
3. There are no limitations on hours of operation.
4. The recommendations of City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, as found in his memo to Mark
Grimes dated January 29, 2004, shall become a part of this approval.
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The recommendation of Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Anderson, as found in his memo to
Mark Grimes dated January 29, 2004 shall become part of this approval.
6. Any signage for the building and site shall meet the requirements of the current City
Sign Code.
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7. Outdoor lighting shall be designed and used in such a way to minimize unnecessary
light spillover.
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The variances requested by Golden Valley BP must be acted on by the Board of
Zoning Appeals before this recommendation is sent to the City Council for action.
9. All other local, state and federal requirements shall be met.
10. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for
revocation of the CUP.
ATTACHMENTS
Location Map
Memo from City Engineer, Jeff Oliver dated January 29, 2004
Memo from Deputy Fire Marshal, Ed Anderson dated January 29, 2004
Applicants Narrative
Site Plans date January 12, 2004
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Memorandum
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763.593.8030 I 763.593.3988 (fax)
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Date:
January 29, 2004
To:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planni~ Development
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer -t(1)
Review CU-107, Conditional Use Permit for
Golden Valley BP "C Store"
From:
Subject:
Public Works staff has reviewed the proposed plans for the Golden Valley BP "C Store,"
located north of Trunk Highway 55, south of Golden Valley Road and east of Boone
Avenue North. This proposed development consists of removing the existing Amoco
gas station on the site and construction of a new gas station, convenience store and two
car wash bays.
This CUP was first approved by the City of Golden Valley in the fall of 2001, when the
site was owned and operated by BP Amoco. The redevelopment of the site did not
occur, and the City granted an extension to the developer in December of 2002. Since
the CUP extension was approved, BP Corporation has sold the site to EFP, LLC; a local
company that operates several gas/convenience stations in the Twin Cities area.
Public Improvement Proiect
Transportation Improvements
The Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) prepared for the recent expansion of
the General Mills Headquarters included an evaluation of the existing and proposed
traffic conditions. This traffic evaluation determined that improvements to the
intersection of Trunk Highway 55, General Mills Boulevard and Boone Avenue North
would be required to accommodate the traffic generated by the new employees at
General Mills.
The transportation improvements required by the EAW included a second westbound to
southbound left turn lane on TH 55 at General Mills Boulevard; a second through lane
for southbound Boone Avenue to General Mills Boulevard; and a dedicated right turn
lane for southbound Boone Avenue to westbound TH 55. During plan development for
these improvements, it was determined that the traffic volumes for northbound left turns
from northbound General Mills Boulevard to westbound TH 55 would require an
additional, dedicated left turn lane within 20 years. Therefore, the decision was made to
add the second northbound left turn lane at this time.
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The addition of the second northbound left turn lane from General Mills Boulevard to
westbound TH 55 resulted in a shift of the proposed roadway alignment to the east, on
the north and south sides of TH 55. Based upon these traffic capacity issues, it was
determined that additional right-of-way is needed on Boone Avenue North. This right-of-
way is being dedicated to the City of Golden Valley by EFP, LtC as part of this
development.
Storm Water Improvements
Another primary objective of the TH 55/General Mills Boulevard/Boone Avenue project
was to minimize the flooding at the intersection of Boone Avenue and Golden Valley
Road. The preliminary plans for the project included raising the elevation of the
intersection to keep a minimum of one lane open in all directions during flood
conditions. However, during design, it was determined that grades on TH 55 would not
permit raising of the intersection of Boone Avenue and Golden Valley Road without
causing significant drainage problems to adjacent properties.
In order to provide the desired level of flood protection for Boone Avenue, a solution
utilizing a levee and lift station was developed. This flood protection system consists of
constructing a berm along Bassett Creek that will prevent flood water from the creek
from flowing into the intersection. During normal (low water) conditions in the creek, the
storm sewer system behind the berm will continue to flow by gravity. However, when
Bassett Creek is in flood condition, a gate system will trap storm water runoff behind the
berm in a pond, which will be drained with a pump into the creek.
The proposed flood proofing system will effectively remove the properties behind the
berm, including the BP site, from the floodplain. Because the existing flood storage
volume in the vicinity of the project will be lost, mitigating storage must be constructed
to prevent an increased flood level elsewhere on Bassett Creek. This floodplain
mitigation, and the wetland mitigation that is also required as part of the intersection
improvement project, will be created on the General Mills property north of Betty
Crocker Drive and east of Trunk Highway 169.
In order to formally remove the properties behind the berm from the floodplain, the City
will need to process a Letterof Map Revision (LOMR) with the Office of Homeland
Security (formerly Federal Emergency Management Agency). As the LOMR process is
long and expensive, staff recommends that the process be combined with other LOMRs
within the City (Breck School and possibly Scott Avenue) for processing into a single
application. The LOMR process will be included as a potential project in a future Capital
Improvement Plan for consideration by the City Council.
Site Plan
As discussed earlier in this review, the existing gas/service station on this site will be
demolished as part of this development proposal. A new gas station and convenience
store will be constructed further east on the site. Relocation of the building is now
possible due to the flood proofing portion of the public improvement project previously
discussed.
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The developer has proposed construction of this development during the summer of
2004, at the same time as the aforementioned public improvement project.
The existing site, and the previously approved site plan, has full access to the gas
pumps from Boone Avenue. Due to the traffic volumes, the proximity of the intersection
of Golden Valley Road and the installation of a full median on Boone Avenue, full
access can no longer be provided.
The proposed site plan includes a right-in "slip ramp" into the gas pumps from Boone
Avenue. This proposal includes a taper into the driveway entrance to allow vehicles
entering the site to exit the northbound traffic lane prior to the intersection with Golden
Valley Road. At this time, the project layout has been conceptually approved by the
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) with the driveway included.
However, MnDOT may require that this access not be provided during the final plan
approval process. Staff will continue to work with MnDOT to preserve the location of this
driveway access.
The City of Golden Valley will construct the driveway access into the BP site as part of
the public improvement project at no cost to the developer.
The current site plan also includes full access in two locations onto Golden Valley Road
on the north side of the site. These driveway locations have been reviewed by the City's
consulting traffic engineer, who has determined that the locations are acceptable as
shown. In addition, the site plan includes the proposed locations of future medians on
Golden Valley Road that are consistent with the median system east of Wisconsin
Avenue. (It should be noted that these medians are not currently budgeted by the City,
and should be considered as future improvements.) The proposed driveway accesses
are located such that no conflicts will occur with the future median layout.
The traffic engineer has also reviewed the proposed site plan for circulation issues. As
proposed, there are no site access, circulation, driveway or parking conflicts that must
be revised. In addition, the proposed site plan does not appear to pose a risk for internal
backups that would impact traffic flow on the adjacent City streets.
Following the public improvement project, the adjacent street system will have adequate
capacity to accommodate the additional traffic that will be generated by this
development.
As discussed above, a total of 37 feet of additional street right-of-way is needed across
this property in order to accommodate the public improvements on Boone Avenue. The
developer has agreed to dedicate a Drainage, Utility, Street and Walkway Easement
over the westerly 37 feet of the site to meet these right-of-way needs, at no cost to the
City, as part of this CUP.
The site plan also includes construction of a concrete sidewalk along Boone Avenue
between TH 55 and Golden Valley Road. This sidewalk will be constructed by the City
as part of the public improvement project at no cost to the developer.
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The driveway accesses onto Golden Valley Road must be the City standard for
commercial and industrial driveways. The City will install these aprons, as well as the
pedestrian ramps shown on the plan, as part of the public improvement project at no
cost to the developer.
The proposed site plan also shows a 40-foot wide easement for the flood proofing berm
across the eastern portion of the site. An easement document for this berm has been
prepared for signature by the developer.
Utilitv Plan
The existing Amoco facility on this site is currently connected to the City sanitary sewer
and water systems. The sewer and water services are currently provided off mains
within Boone Avenue.
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Due to the presence of structurally unstable soils in Boone Avenue, lightweight fill must
be placed to prevent future settlement of the roadway. Placement of the lightweight fill
will result in a deep excavation on Boone Avenue that will conflict with future
maintenance of the water main. Therefore, staff has determined that the water main in
Boone Avenue between TH 55 and Golden Valley Road, including the existing water
service to the site, must be removed. The City will also install a new six-inch water
service to the site from the existing water main in Golden Valley Road. This water
service is shown in the approximate location on the utility plan, but the final location will
be determined during final design. This water service will be provided at no cost to the
developer.
The existing sanitary sewer service to the BP site will also be replaced as part of the
public improvement projects. The new service will be placed on pilings to prevent future
settlements, and will be constructed to the easement line by the City at no cost to the
developer.
Gradina. Drainaae and Erosion Control
This site is within the Main Stem subdistrict of the Bassett Creek Watershed. Therefore,
the development on this site is subject to the review and comments of the Bassett
Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC).
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This proposed development is subject to the Bassett Creek Water Quality Policy. As
outlined in the policy, the developer will be required to provide ponding on site for
nutrient and sediment removal. The required water quality improvements were included
in the previously approved CUP site plans. As discussed within this review, ponding will
be constructed as part of the flood proofing portion of the public improvement project.
This ponding will also provide the water quality improvements required by the BCWMC
for the intersection improvements. In addition, the pond will be sized to provide the
water quality volume needed for this proposed CUP. The pond will be constructed on
the north side of Golden Valley Road on the property that was recently acquired by the
City. This ponding will be constructed at no additional cost to the developer.
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In addition to the water quality ponding, skimming to remove floatable materials (paper,
as well as gas and oil) from storm water runoff is required for this site. This skimming
will be achieved by the installation of an environmental manhole in the northwest corner
of the site near the intersection of Boone Avenue and Golden Valley Road. This
environmental manhole will also treat runoff from a portion of Boone Avenue prior to
discharge into Bassett Creek. The City will install this environmental manhole as part of
the public improvement projects at no cost to the developer, and will own and maintain
the manhole as part of its storm sewer system.
The proposed grading plan does not include any contours or information east of the new
building and Bassett Creek. This is the portion of the site that will be the location of the
flood proofing berm discussed earlier in this review. The City will, to the best of its
ability, provide common borrow fill for this portion of the site as part of the berm
construction. This fill will be graded in a manner that is acceptable to the City and the
developer as part of the public improvement project.
As discussed earlier in this review, the floodplain volume being filled on this site will be
provided as part of the public improvement project. In addition, the City's consulting
engineer for the intersection improvements has identified a small wetland on this site
that will be filled as part of the site development and flood proofing project. Mitigation for
this wetland loss is also being provided in the General Mills floodplain mitigation area.
The wetland filling and mitigation is included in the Wetland Conservation Act permit
application that is currently being reviewed by all wetland permitting agencies.
The developer will be required to obtain a City of Golden Valley Grading, Drainage and
Erosion Control Permit for this project. This permit must be obtained prior to the start of
work on site.
The proposed grading plan does not include the location of any short-term erosion
control measures such as silt fence, catch basin inlet protection or gravel construction
entrances. These items, and any other that are applicable, must be included on the
grading plan. The plan must be resubmitted for review following these revisions.
This development will also require a NPDES General Storm Water Permit from the
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. A copy of the permit application, and a copy of the
permit once obtained, must be provided to the Public Works Department.
Tree Preservation
There are no significant trees, as defined by City Code, on this site. Therefore, the
developer does not need to obtain a Tree Preservation Permit.
Landscapina
The developer has submitted a landscaping plan for review and comment. Staff will
review this plan for consistency with the landscaping on Golden Valley Road between
Wisconsin and Winnetka Avenues, and for potential conflicts with utilities. Staff
comments regarding the landscaping plan will be forwarded to the developer.
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The flood proofing berm will be landscaped by the City as part of the public
improvement project. However, this landscaping will be limited to native grasses and
wildflowers in order to maintain the structural integrity of the berm.
Summary and Recommendation
Public Works staff recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Number 107
subject to the comments contained in this review. These comments are summarized as
follows:
1. The grading plan must be revised to include the location of all temporary erosion
control items to be implemented on site. The plan must also include the standard
details for these items. The plan must be revised and approved by the Public
Works Department prior to issuance of the grading permit.
2. Subject to the review and approval of the Bassett Creek Water Management
Commission.
3. Subject to the review and comments of the City attorney, Building Official, and
other City staff.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
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Tom Burt, City Manager
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Ron Nims, Public Works Project Coordinator
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
Eric Eckman, Engineering Technician
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections
Gary Johnson, Building Official
Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
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Memorandum
Fire Department
763-593-8055/763-512-2497 (fax)
To:
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning & Zoning
From:
Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
Subject: Memorandum for Conditional Use Permit CU-107
Date: January 29, 2004
cc: Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire & Inspections
I have reviewed the proposed site plan for the Golden Valley BP C Store & Car Wash Buildings.
Listed below are the fire department's plan review comments.
1. An on-site fire hydrant will be required. The fire hydrant will be installed in accordance with the
Minnesota State Fire Code and the installation of the fire hydrant will be in accordance with the
fire code standards and the requirements of the Golden Valley City Engineer's Office.
2. The post indicator valve shall be located forty (40) feet away from the building and the post
indicator valve shall be protected from any vehicular damage. Protective bollards will be
installed in accordance with the Minnesota State Fire Code.
3. The fire department access road shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed
load of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
4. The fire department apparatus turning radius for the access roads shall be 45 foot inside
turning radius.
5. The installation of the underground fuel storage tanks shall be in accordance with the
Minnesota State Fire Code.
6. The installation of the fuel dispensers, piping and other related equipment shall be in
accordance with the Minnesota State Fire Code.
7. The proposed parking spaces located in front of the gas station attendant observation window
shall be eliminated. The attendant's primary function shall be to supervise, observe and
control the dispensing of fuel. The observation window shall not be obstructed by any matter
or materials.
8. The installation of no parking fire lane signs and related stationary posts shall be installed in
accordance with the City of Golden Valley City Ordinance and the installation requirements in
accordance with the Golden Valley Fire Department standard.
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9. Provide information and documentation to the fire department for unsupervised after-hours
operations for dispensing of fuel. The information shall include the requirements listed in the
Minnesota State Fire Code.
10. Provide the proper type and location of all fire extinguishers for the interior and exterior of the
building.
11. The automatic fire suppression system shall be installed in the C Store and the Car Wash and
the installation shall be in accordance with the recognized standards.
12. The proposed building will require a fire department rapid entry Knox Box. The Knox Box shall
be located on the building in accordance with the fire department standards.
13. The proposed landscaping and utility equipment for the site shall not obstruct and fire hydrant,
fire department connection or any other fire protection control valves.
14. The proposed building shall have approved address numbers. They shall be placed where
they are legible and visible from the street or roadway fronting the property.
15. Provide to the fire department provisions to be made to prevent liquid spills from flowing into
buildings, city street and city sewer systems during dispensing operations.
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Mark Grimes,
Director of Planning and Development
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Re: EFP, LLC , property owner, dba, Golden Valley BP, Conditional
Use Permit and Variance Application, Northwest Quadrant of
Highway 55 and Boone Avenue North, KKD Project No. 0307.15.
Dear Mr. Grimes,
Dave Eastling, of EFP, LLC, Golden Valley Servicecenter, LLC, dba Golden Valley BP,
(Owner / operator) has applied to the City of Golden Valley (City) for approval of a
conditional use permit and setback variances for a new gas convenience store with a
dual car wash facility on the 1.95 acre Amoco service station site (Site) at the northeast
quadrant of Highway 55 and Boone Avenue North, south of Golden Valley Road. The
existing facilities consist of an Amoco gas station / convenience store with two repair
bays and an attached car wash. These facilities will be replaced with a 3,200 square
foot convenience store with self-service fuel pumps and a 2,160 square foot attached
dual car wash and equipment area (Project). Automotive repair will no longer be
provided on the Site.
The convenience store will feature "convenience food offerings"; sandwiches, soups,
coffee, pastries, milk and dairy products, customer walk-in beverage cooler. Open
aisles and lower display shelving will make products easy to see and visible upon entry
. into the store. The checkout counter is located at the west side of the store making
observation of the pump islands by the cashier convenient for the customer. Parking is
adjacent to the building for convenience.
The site will feature Amoco fuels, including Amoco Regular, Amoco Silver and Amoco
Ultimate. Payment at the pumps will be available to customers along with traditional
inside payment.
The building will be a one-story structure approximately 16 feet in height. Exterior
materials will include the use of: aluminum and glass storefront / entry system,
aluminum and glass overhead doors at the car wash bays. Architecturally treated
colored rock face masonry concrete block - lower base area will be 16 x 16 cut stone
pattern - medium tone, the upper wall areas will be running bond 8 x 16 rockface of a
lighter tone. The accent band will consist of 8 x 16 - 4 inch scored burnished masonry
units - medium tone. The exterior surface will be finished with a clear sealer to
maintain consistent color and texture. The metal fascia and accent roof area will be
prefinished color clad material. The dumpster enclosure will be of materials similar to
the building and will have 80% opaque surface at the gates.
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January 9, 2004
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The project light meets applicable City Code provisions. Parking lot lighting will include
shoebox fixtures with metal halide lamps on 20-foot poles. Site lighting will be directed
downward and will not spillover to adjacent properties or roadways. The building will be
lit by wall-mounted fixtures with solid fronts that will serve as accent lighting and security
lights at entry areas. The front entry area will be lit by overhead recessed lighting
located within the raised soffit area.
The proposed project signage is slightly larger than the City guidelines recommendation
of 200 square feet. The pylon sign will be located in the southwest corner of the site
and consist of a 103 square foot sign, maximum 25 feet high and clear of the various
easements that have been applied to the site. The building signage will consist of one
main entry sign on the west wall and one smaller sign on the south wall - total 78.3
square feet. The canopy will have a logo located on three sides (south, west and
north) - total 27 square feet. The directional signs for the car wash entry and exit are
not included in the calculations. Total signage request equals 208.3 square feet.
Considerable effort is taking place to help correct traffic and drainage issues related to
the intersection of Highway 55 and Boone Avenue and Boone Avenue and Golden
Valley Road. To help accommodate these efforts the city has requested various
easements from this site. Beyond the existing westerly 33-foot roadway easement the
site is granting an additional 37 -foot easement east of the 33-foot easement for a total
westerly easement of 70-feet. On the easterly side of the site beyond the existing 90-
foot drainage and roadway easement, the site is granting an additional 40-foot
easement for the construction of a berm to control drainage adjacent to the property and
Bassett Creek. The granting of these easements will allow the city, highway department
and watershed district to control the drainage of the surrounding area.
As a part of the Conditional Use Permit the City of Golden Valley will take responsibility
for all water quality and quantity related issues, including permits from the water shed
district and floodplain compensatory storage and mitigation requirements due to grade
changes taking place on the Site. The property owner will not be required to provide
financial compensation for the work completed by the City on behalf of this site.
As a part of the Conditional Use Permit the City of Golden Valley will install new sanitary
sewer service to the site (west easement line), new water service to the site (north
property line) and new storm sewer service to the site (northwest easement line). All
necessary support of these services will be provided by the City; pilings or compacted
soil per soil engineers recommendations.
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The submitted landscape plan incorporates species recommended by City staff.
Landscape plantings that are tolerant to salt and snow are located adjacent to the drive
lanes and parking stalls. Eight arborvitae trimmed at 7 feet high, will be planted around
the trash enclosure to maximize screening and buffering of the structure. The perimeter
of the Site will be ringed with landscape plantings to enhance overall visual appeal and
accent the entry drives. Plantings are also proposed at the base of the pylon sign at the
southwest corner of the site. Landscaped and sod areas adjacent to the store and
immediate parking areas will be equipped with an automatic underground sprinkler
system.
Internal access, circulation and parking meet City Code requirements. The submitted
site plan shows two (2) access points to Golden Valley Road, both full access drives.
The access point on Boone Avenue North will be a right-in-only drive slanted for this
purpose. Signage will be provided to deter exiting this drive to assist the shape of the
drive. This design accommodates the tanker trucks and allows ready access to the
pump-islands and convenience store. The curb and apron construction from the city
street to the property line or easement line will be constructed by the City of Golden
Valley. The median proposed to be constructed on Boone Avenue will restrict traffic as
it travels south on Boone Avenue. The median proposed to be constructed on Golden
Valley Road will provide full access to both the east and west driveways for cars
traveling east or west or traffic exiting the site wishing to travel east or west from the
site.
The project exceeds the City parking requirements (1 space per 150 square feet of retail
floor area and 1 space per 500 square feet for storage floor area). Sixteen parking
spaces are required and 22 parking spaces are provided (15 standard parking stalls,
one handicapped stall and 12 pump island stalls allowed at one third ratio). Stacking for
the car wash is extremely adequate and should present no problems for circulation.
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Conditional Use Permit
The Site is zoned Commercial Zoning District. Automotive service stations,
convenience food stores, and car washes are conditional uses in the Commercial
District. The project requires City Council approval of a conditional use permit.
The project positively addresses the factors the Planning Commission and City Council
must consider in acting upon Golden Valley BP's conditional use permit application.
1. Demonstrated need for the proposed use.
The Site is well situated in proximity to three major roadways to serve the automotive fuel needs
of the motoring public. The long-term viability of the existing Amoco facility attests to the market
demand for this type of land use on the Site. Much of the surrounding area is guided and zoned
for commercial or multi-family use. The Golden Valley BP convenience store will serve the
convenience products and convenience food service needs of the more recently developed
Valley Creek PUD and proposed office and day care uses. Golden Valley Road provides easy
access to the Site from business and employment concentrations near City Hall. There are few
other automotive convenience facilities along the Highway 55 Corridor in the City. Therefore,
the Project serves a need for this type of use in this location.
2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Site is designated Commercial in the City Comprehensive Plan. The Project is consistent
with the current land use designation. The existing Commercial District zoning is also
consistent with the land use guidelines.
3. Effect upon property values in the neighboring area.
The land use proposed for the Project is substantially similar to the existing land use on the Site.
The new convenience store decor and design collectively represent a substantial upgrade and
improvement over the existing facility. Therefore, the Project is not expected to have a negative
impact on property values in the surrounding area.
4. The effect of anticipated traffic generation upon the current traffic flow and
congestion in the area.
Extensive study has taken place over the past two years related to the traffic flow and
congestion in the area of Highway 55, Boone Avenue North and Golden Valley Road. Based on
those findings, the intersections and the related roadways are being upgraded starting April
2004. It was noted that this project's contribution to the projected peak hour trips at the
. intersections is less than 1 %. The roadway project will increase turning lanes and through lanes
along Boone Avenue North. It will also include redesign of the grades on Boone Avenue North
from Golden Valley Road to the south side of Highway 55. To help facilitate these changes, the
property owner has agreed to grant a 37-foot easement along the west side of this site, at the
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east side of the existing 33-foot right-of-way. Along with the increased easement, the two
existing driveways on Boone Avenue North will be replaced with one right-in-only driveway. The
proposed Project thus accommodates the planned roadway improvements at Highway 55,
. Boone Avenue North and Golden Valley Road.
5. Effect of increases in population and density upon surrounding land uses.
The proposed Project is not expected to substantially increase the population or density of the
Site as compared.to the existing facilities. The minor increase in projected traffic congestion
can be accommodated by the planned roadway improvements.
6. Increase in noise levels to be caused by the proposed use.
The proposed Project will not have a significant effect on existing noise levels at the Site or in
the surrounding area.
7. Any odors, dust, smoke, gas or vibration to be caused by the proposed use.
The proposed land use is substantially similar to the existing land use without the automobile
repair services. Therefore, no appreciable change is expected in environmental conditions
described in the preceding finding. No unusual odors or vibration will be generated by the
Project.
8. Any increase in flies, rats, or other animals or vermin in the area could be caused
by the proposed use.
The Project includes a freestanding, screened trash enclosure that meets all applicable. City
Code requirements. On-site sale of beverages, pastries, soups, sandwiches and salads will
comply with all applicable health code requirements.
9. Visual appearance of any proposed structure or use.
The exterior materials proposed for the Golden Valley BP store and attached dual car wash
building meet City Guidelines. Board of Review input will be solicited consistent with City
procedures. New landscape plantings around the perimeter and in the interior of the Site will
enhance the overall visual appearance of the property. '
10. Any other effect upon the general public health, safety, welfare ofthe City and its
residents.
The Project will not adversely impact public health, safety or welfare. It is consistent with the
existing zoning guidelines of the Site and represents a substantial upgrade and improvement of
the existing facilities on the property. The easements for additional roadway on the west side of
the site and the eastern easementto allow construction of a 40-foot berm on the east side of the
property will provide the general public with for traffic improvements and storm water control.
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Setback Variances
The site abuts three public streets. In such cases, the City's Zoning Ordinance requires
a 35-foot building, parking and drive lane setback. The convenience store and dual car
wash meet applicable building setbacks. The majority of the Project's parking and drive
lanes also meet or exceed required setbacks. The project does, however, require two
setback variances. The southern drive lane requires a 17 -foot variance. The southern
drive lane is located within 2 feet of the existing bituminous edge. The northern drive
lane requires a 10-foot setback variance. Both of these variances are illustrated on the
submitted site plan.
The proposed Project is a reasonable use of the Site under existing guidelines and
zoning. Strict compliance with the 35-foot setback requirement results in an undue
hardship, due to circumstances unique to the property. As noted above, three streets
adjoin the Site that results in three 35-foot front yard setbacks under the City Code. In
addition there is an extraordinary setback from Bassett Creek along with the newly
created 40400t berm request between the building and the creek.
Redevelopment of the site is also constrained by the additional 37-foot easement
request alongside the existing 33-foot right-of-way easement for Boone Avenue North.
This easement east of the current easement is provided to accommodate the Highway
55/ Boone Avenue North improvements.
As described in the introductory paragraphs of this narrative, Golden Valley BP
proposed to grant the City the easements to allow construction of the berm, and the
easement for roadway improvements. Golden Valley BP is willing to cooperate with the
City to help address these public needs. Thus, the public, as well as Golden Valley BP,
will benefit from the proposed Project on the Site.
If you have any questions concerning the Project in general, the submitted drawings or
this narrative, please feel free to call me at 952.922.3226.
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DATA AND INFORMATION SHEETS FOR GOLDEN VALLEY BP, GAS I
CONVENIENCE STORE I DUAL CAR WASH FACILITY
January 9, 2004
Page 1
Re: Golden Valley BP, Gas I Convenience Store I Dual Car wash Site Plan
Review Application, Variance request and Conditional Use Permit.
Proposed Use: Gas Convenience Store, six (6) MPD's (Multi-product dispensers),
and.two (2) rollover Car Wash facilities.
Location: Northeast quadrant of the Highway 55, Boone Avenue North intersection
and south of Golden Valley Road, 600 Boone Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN.
Legal description: See legal description on survey by Egan Field and Nowak, Inc.
Zoning: Current zoning Commercial District. Auto related, gas station, carwash
and retail establishment requires a Conditional Use Permit within this district.
Setback(s) Parking and Building: The proposed building, dumpster enclosure,
pump islands, canopy and the majority of the parking and drive lanes meet or
exceed the required setbacks. The southern drive lane requires an average.
variance of seventeen (17) feet and the northern drive lane requires a ten (10)
foot variance. The proposed southern drive lane is located within two (2) feet of
the existing bituminous edge.
Setback for: City Guidelines (Feet) Proposed (Feet)
Front building (Boone) 35' 148' from 37' easement,
185' from 33' easement
76.5'
47 or greater
82' from 40' berm easement
45' from prop. line,
8' from 37' easement
25'
Side building (G. V. Rd.)
Side building (Hwy 55)
Rear building (Creek)
Front parking I drive lane
35'
35'
50'
35'
Side parking I drive lane
(Golden Valley Road)
Side parking I drive lane 35'
(Highway 55)
Rear drive lane
35'
18'
n/a
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Page 2
Re: Golden Valley BP, Gas I Convenience Store I Dual Carwash Site Plan
Review Application, Variance request and Conditional Use Permit.
Parking requirements: A typical Gas / Convenience facility attempts to provide ten
(10) parking stalls plus stalls at the pump islands for customer spaces. It is
recommended that four to six stacking stalls be provided for each wash bay.
This allows for both customer and employee parking for this type of facility.
City Parking guidelines': Number required Total stalls
Retail/Establishment One per 150 sf. (1,950/150) 13
Storage and prep area One per 500 sf. (1,250/500) 3
Total recommended 16
Parking provided: 15 standard stalls 15
1 handicapped stall 1
12 pump island stalls (12/3) 4
Total provided 20
Car wash stacking stalls: 6 per carwash 12
Site data: Lot area 85,090 square feet, (1.95 acres) Convenience store building
gross floor area - 3,200 square feet (1,950 retail space and 1,250 storage /
prep. area). Car Wash bays and equipment room 2,160 square feet. Total
building - 5,360 square feet, lot coverage six (6) percent. . Site hard surface
(concrete and bituminous) area, 37,300 square feet or forty-four (44) percent.
Landscape area, 42,430 square feet, or fifty (50) percent.
Landscape: The proposed landscape plan incorporates the general guidelines
recommended by the City of Golden Valley as discussed with city planning staff.
Plantings that are tolerant to salt and snow have been located adjacent to the
drive lanes and parking stalls. The dumpster enclosure has been screened with
Junipers, trimmed at seven (7) feet for additional screening and buffering of the
structure. Trees have been included at the perimeter of the site for color and
accent of the entry drives. PJantings are provided at the north, west and south
side of the site along side the drive lanes and parking stalls. Plantings have
been included at the base of the pylon sign located at the south property line.
The landscaped and sod areas adjacent to the building and immediate parking
areas will include underground irrigation. Landscaping noted on the easement
areas will be provided by the City of Golden Valley.
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Page 3
Re: Golden Valley BP, Gas I Convenience Store I Dual Carwash Site Plan
Review Application, Variance request and Conditional Use Permit.
Signage: Site and building signage has been noted on the elevations. The building
signage will be on the south and west sides of the building. The site sign or
pylon sign will be located at the Southwest corner of the site. The canopy
signage will be on the south, west and north sides of the canopy. The proposed
signage is slightly greater than the City of Golden Valley's guidelines due to the
unusual road configuration surrounding the site.
City guidelines for Permanent Signage:
Commercial Zoning District allows 200 square feet for property with a lot
area of 1 - 3 acres. Pylon sign shall not be greater than 25 feet in height.
Proposed signage: (Finalsignage proposal will be included with sign
permit application) Car wash, entry and exit signs, are directional signs
and therefore not included in the calculations below.
Wall signs:
West wall (Front on Boone Avenue) above entry
South (Side - 5.5 x 5.5 = 30.25)
Canopy signs: S I WIN sides (Logo 3 x 3 = 9 each)
Total wall signs
Pylon sign: (Maximum 25 feet high)
One (1) Southwest corner of property
48.0 sf
30.3 sf
27.0 sf
105.3 sf
103.0 sf
Total of signs proposed
208.3 sf
Site Lighting: Shoe box design fixtures with metal halide .Iamps on twenty (20)
foot poles are proposed. The site lighting will be directed away from the adjacent
roadways and properties.
Building Lighting: Wall mounted fixtures will have solid fronts and direct light up and
down as accent lights. Security lights at entry areas and rear of building.
Canopy Lighting: Fixtures are mounted up in the canopy structure and directed
downward away from the site perimeter
Utilities: New water, sanitary and storm sewer services to the site will be
provided by the City of Golden Valley from the main service to the existing
property line or easement line. Other services will also be new as provided by
the various utility companies. The sewer and water services will be installed on
pilings due to soil conditions.
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Review Application, Variance request and Conditional Use Permit.
Building Height: Proposed building is a one (1 )-story structure, with the building
height of 16 feet +/-.
Building Materials: The exterior materials will include the use of aluminum and glass
storefront / entry system, aluminum and glass overhead doors at the car wash
bays and architecturally treated colored rock face masonry concrete block -
lower base area, 16 x 16 cut stone pattern, 8 x 16 running bond rockface at
upper wall area. The accent band will consist of 8 x 16, burnished masonry
units, with 4 inch Scores. The exterior surface of all masonry units will have a
clear sealer to maintain consistent color and texture. The dumpster I trash
enclosure will be constructed of similar building materials and have an eighty
(80) percent opaque surface at the gates.
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Planning
763.593.80951 763.593.8109 (fax)
Date:
February 3, 2004
To:
Planning Commission
From:
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing -Preliminary Plat of Lakeview Heights Plat 2-
City of Golden Valley and Hennepin County, Applicants
Description of Minor Subdivision
The City of Golden Valley and Hennepin County have applied for a minor subdivision in order
to consolidate the parcels currently owned or controlled by the county in and around the
Hennepin County Dispatch Center north of the intersection of Hillsboro Ave. and Naper S1. in
the northwest part of Golden Valley. The proposed preliminary plat will create three lots. Lot 1
would remain with Hennepin County for the dispatch center. Lot 2 is tax-forfeited land
administered by the County. The City has requested this property be conveyed to the City for
public use (open space). Lot 3 would be sold to the Golden Valley Housing and
Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The HRA has entered into a development agreement with
Bullseye LLC for the development of a residential subdivision that would include seven two-
family homes and two single-family homes. Four of the two-family homes (eight units) would
be constructed by Habitat for Humanity. The other eight units (two single-family homes and
three two-family homes) would be market rate. The Bullseye development will require a
Planned Unit Development (PUD).
Proposed Lakeview Heights Plat 2 is currently in the Lakeview Heights subdivision. However,
the alleys and streets within the proposed subdivision controlled by the county have been
vacated. These streets and alleys were vacated a number of years ago when the county
decided to use this property for the dispatch center and shooting range for public safety
officers. The shooting range was abandoned in the late 1980s and the building on the
shooting range site was removed in the early 1990s. Since the shooting range was
abandoned, proposed Lots 2 and 3 have been vacant. (The county did do a substantial
amount of environmental cleanup primarily on Lot 3 due to the pollution caused by the
shooting range. This cleanup was done to a residential standard in order that the site can be
used for housing.)
The total area of all three lots is 10.63 acres (Lot 1 =5.24 acres, Lot 2=1.65 acres and Lot
3=3.74 acres). The county either owns the properties within the proposed subdivision or
administers tax-forfeited lots for the state. Lot 2 is tax -forfeited property and the City has
requested it be conveyed to the City for public use (open space and trails). Some of Lot 3 is
also tax-forfeited and will be turned over to the HRA and sold to Bullseye as per the
development agreement with the HRA.
The City of Golden Valley and Hennepin County have submitted the required information for
a minor subdivision as indicated in the Subdivision Code. The preliminary plat indicates that
each of the lots exceed the requirements for lots in both the Institutional and Residential
. zoning districts.
Factors for Consideration of Approval
Consideration for approving or denying minor subdivision is set out in the Subdivision Code,
Section 12.50, Subd. 3. Staff findings on each of the nine points are as follows:
Proposed Lakeview Heights Plat 2 is designated on the General Land Use Plan Map for
both Institutional and Low Density Residential in a manner that mirrors the Zoning Map for
the area. The proposed Golden Ridge PUD is proposed to have 4.27 units per acr~ that is
less than the 5 units per acre that is the maximum density permitted by the General Land
Use Plan Map. The Hennepin County Dispatch Center is consistent with the Institutional
designation on the General Land Use Plan map.
2. Minor subdivisions may be denied upon the City Engineer's determination that steep
slopes or excessive wetness encumbers the buidable portion of a resulting new lot.
The City Engineer's comments are addressed in the attached memo to me dated February
2,2004. The memo does not indicate a concern about steep slopes or excessive wetness
on the property. The City Engineer does go into greater detail regarding the development of
the Golden Ridge PUD in his memo regarding the PUD development.
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Minor subdivisions may be denied if public sewer or water connections are not
directly accessible to each proposed lot. In this case, sewer and water connections are
available to the three proposed lots.
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4. Approval of minor subdivisions shall be conditioned on the applicant's granting of
easements for necessary public purposes as determined by the City. The final plat
must indicate all necessary easements as required by the Subdivision Code. In this case,
all necessary easements are shown on Lot 1 (Dispatch Center site) and these will be
carried over to the final plat. The easements necessary for Lots 2 and 3 will be indicated on
the Golden Ridge PUD plat.
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 that
minor subdivision may be conditioned on the requirements of the outside agency.
This minor subdivision will not require the feedback from any other public agencies except
the owner, Hennepin County. As part of the approval of the Golden Ridge PUD, the City will
enforce the requirements of the Bassett Creek Water Management Commission's Water
Quality Policy.
6. If the applicant is required to submit a review of the property's title pursuant to Subd.
4(C) of the Subdivision Code, then approval of the minor subdivision shall be
conditioned on the applicant's resolution of any title issues raised by the City
Attorney. Prior to final plat approval, the City Attorney will determine if it is necessary to
review title information. Since the HRA is in the process of acquiring Lots 2 and 3 from
Hennepin County, the HRA has ordered title work to ensure a clean title can be obtained.
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7. Minor subdivisions of non-residential parcels may be denied if the City Engineer
determines that adequate public facilities are not available to serve the site. The City
Engineer has noted in his memo to me dated February 2, 2004 that there are adequate
public facilities available to the site to allow development. In the case of the dispatch center
property, it has operated in this location for decades without any issues related to public
facilities including traffic issues.
8. Approval of a residential minor subdivision shall be conditioned on the payment of a
park dedication fee in an amount determined by the City Council. The policy .of the
City has been to not charge a park dedication fee when a subdivision involves a lot
consolidation. In this case, the proposed Lakeview Heights Plat 2 has decreased the
number of lots from 50 to 3. Park dedication could be considered as part of the Golden Hills
PUD when 16 residential lots are created. The park dedication will be determined at the
time of final plat approval. Staff recommendation will be to waive this requirement and
consider park dedication at the time the Golden Ridge PUD is reviewed.
9. Refers to minor subdivisions for double bungalows. This is not applicable in this case.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat of Lakeview Heights Plat 2. This plat
consolidates the existing Hennepin County property into three lots. Lots 2 and 3 will be sold to
the Golden Valley HRA. The HRA has entered into a development agreement with Bullseye
LLC to construct 16 residential units with open space on those properties. The following
conditions are recommended for approval:
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1. The final plat of Lakeview Heights Plat 2 will be consistent with the preliminary plat of
Lakeview Heights Plat 2 prepared by Bonestrooo Williamson Kotsmith and dated January
12, 2004.
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2. The comments in the memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver, PE, to Mark Grimes, Director of
Planning and Development, and dated February 2, 2004 shall become a part of this
approval.
3. The City Council will determine the amount of a park dedication fee for this subdivision prior
to final plat approval.
4. A variance from the Subdivision Code requiring that all parcels meet Zoning Code
standards be issued for Lakeview Heights Plat 2 because the existing parking lot setback
on Lot 1 does not meet zoning code standards for the Institutional (1-4) zoning district.
Attachments:
Location Map
Memo from City Engineer, Jeff Oliver dated February 2, 2004
Map showing project and property ownership following platting
Lakeview Heights Plat 2 - Preliminary Plat
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Public Works
763.593.8030 I 763.593.3988 (fax)
Date: February 2, 2004
To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
From: Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer )0 l.f~
Subject: Preliminary Plat Review for Lakeview Heights Plat 2
Public Works staff has reviewed the proposed preliminary plat for Lakeview Heights Plat
2. This proposed preliminary plat is located north of Naper Avenue, south of Earl Street
and east of Independence and Hillsboro Avenues. The General Mills James Ford Bell
Research facility is located immediately adjacent to this site on its eastern boundary.
The site was platted into lots and blocks as part of the Lakeview Heights subdivision in
1911. There are also vacated street and alley rights-of-way located throughout the
subject property. The Hennepin County communication facility is located on the west
half of the site, and the east half is the site of the former Sheriff's Office pistol range.
The proposed preliminary plat consists of platting all the parcels within the area into
three individual lots. Lot 1 will be the County's communication site; Lot 2 will be a tree
preservation and open space parcel; and Lot 3 is the site of proposed residential
redevelopment. Lots 2 and 3 will be included in the proposed Golden Ridge subdivision.
The easements shown on Lot 1 are acceptable as shown. Because Lots 2 and 3 will be
platted as Golden Ridge, there is no need to include easements on these lots as part of
this plat. All easements on Lots 2 and 3 will be included on the Golden Ridge plat.
Recommendation
Public Works staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat for Lakeview Heights
Plat 2, subject to the comments contained in this review and comments of other City
staff.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
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Vince VanderTop, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc.
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the City Manager
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Date:
February 3, 2004
To:
Planning Commission
From:
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Subject:
Informal Public Hearing-Preliminary Design Plan for Golden Ridge P .U.D. No.
9S-Bullseye Development, LLC, and the City of Golden Valley, Applicants
BACKGROUND
. Bullseye Development and the City of Golden Valley have requested the approval of a planned
" unit development (PUD) on both Lots 2 and 3 of proposed Lakeview Heights Plat 2. Lot 2 is 1.65
acres and Lot 3 is 3.74 acres. The PUD will create 17 lots. Sixteen of the lots are residential lots
and located on Lot 3. Bullseye will control these lots. One lot is for open space purposes and
located on Lot 2. The open space lot will be controlled by the City of Golden Valley.
The PUD property is now owned by Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota. The Bullseye
property was the location of the former Hennepin County Sheriff pistol range that was closed in
the late 1980's. The portion of the PUD that will be controlled by the City is tax-forfeited property
owned by the State of Minnesota. The City of Golden Valley will be obtaining a use deed on this
property for open space and trail purposes.
The Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) has entered into a
development agreement with Bullseye for the development of 16 residential lots as indicated on
the attached plans. The HRA first negotiated the purchase of the property from the County for
that area that is now Lot 3 of proposed Lakeview Heights Plat 2. The development agreement
with Bullseye calls for the construction of 7-two family houses and 2-single-family houses (16
total units). Four of the two-family houses (8 units) would be developed by Habitat for Humanity.
The other 3 two-family houses and the 2 single-family houses (8 units) would be market rate.
The area north of the 16 residences will be open space and will be obtained by a use deed from
the State of Minnesota. (The trees on this parcel will be preserved.) This property is now tax
forfeited and controlled by the State (although the tax forfeit program in Hennepin County is
. administered by Hennepin County). The use deed will restrict the property to be used only for
. open space and trail purposes. In addition, the City will place a conservation easement over all
of Lot 2 to further insure that the area will remain in a natural state except for trail construction.
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. This property is currently guided on the General Land Use Plan Map for low density residential
~ uses. The General Land Use Plan indicates that low density residential means 5 units or fewer
per acre. The proposed Golden Ridge development is about 4.2 units per acre when only taking
into account the 16 lots in Block 1 of Golden Ridge PUD No. 98. If the tax forfeited property in
the north lot that is 1.65 acres in area is included, the overall density is 2.96 units per acre.
Therefore, the Golden Ridge development is consistent with the General Land Use Plan Map.
The entire PUD is zoned Residential. This is the lowest density-zoning district and permits only
single-family houses. Generally, the policy has been that the proposed PUD should be
consistent with the underlying zoning of the property. Since the Golden Ridge development has
both single family and two- family dwellings at a relatively low density, changing the zoning is not
necessary in this case.
There are two stages of approval for all PUD approvals. This is the first, or preliminary design
plan stage. The purpose of this stage is two-fold: to give broad concept approval to the proposal,
and to call out issues that must be addressed in detail as the proposal moves ahead to the
General Plan of Development stage. Preliminary plan approval does not guarantee that a
proposal will become reality. It gives an applicant some assurance of being on the right track,
and some guidance on how to proceed. In the case of the Planning Commission in particular,
the limitation of the preliminary plan approval is clearly laid out. City Code Section 11.55 Subd.
6(D) states that:
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The Planning Commission's consideration of the application shall be limited
to a determination of whether the application constitutes an appropriate land
use under the general principals and standards adhered to in the City and, if
necessary, its report shall include recommended changes in the land use
by the applicant so as to conform the application or recommend
approval subject to certain conditions or modification.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The proposal presented by Bullseye and the City of Golden Valley consists of 16 total housing
units-7 two-family homes and 2 single-family homes. The 2 single-family homes are located at
the north end of the proposed cul-de-sac adjacent to the City open space that will be acquired
from the State of Minnesota (tax forfeited property). Each of the 7 two-family dwellings will be
located on two lots so that each side of the two family dwellings may be individually sold. The 4
two-family homes on lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 of Block 1 will be constructed by
Habitat for Humanity. (Habitat will have a total of 8 units.) The other 8 units will be market rate.
The total area of Block 1, Golden Ridge PUD No. 98 is 3.74 acres and the Block 2 is 1.65 acres.
As indicated on the attached location map, the Golden Ridge site has single-family homes to the
north and south. Vacant General Mills property is located to the east. General Mills has given the
City permission to have trails in this area on a short-term lease basis. The property to the west is
the Hennepin County Dispatch Center. Hennepin County has been in this location for more than
30 years. The General Mills property is zoned Industrial and the Hennepin County Dispatch
. Center is zoned Institutional. The single-family areas are zoned Residential.
The General Land Use Plan designation for the General Mills property to the east is Industrial.
The.Dispatch Center property is guided both Institutional for the area around the main building
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.and the area to the north of the building and west of the proposed Golden Ridge development is
guided low density residential. The thought is that the property north of the dispatch center that
is undeveloped could someday be used for residential purposes. The single-family areas north,
south and west of the site are designated low density residential.
Access to the Golden Ridge areas is by local streets as shown on the attached area map. As
indicated in the City Engineer's memo (attached) there is sufficient capacity in the existing street
system to handle the additional trips from 16 housing units. It is estimated that these 16 housing
units will generate 160 trips per day. Over a 16 hours period, this means an average of 10 trips
per hour from these 16 homes. Flag Ave. abuts the east side of this site. The City does not
anticipate constructing Flag Ave. as a street. It is not necessary to provide access to the16 lots.
However, Flag Ave. will be used for a trail connection between Naper St. and Earl St. to the
north. This will help to provide better neighborhood access to the General Mills trail system.
Each of the housing units has a two-car garage, including the Habitat units. The single-family
homes may have a three-car garage. With parking in the driveways, each housing unit will have
at least 4 off-street parking spaces. Bullseye has also submitted a parking plan for the
development that indicates that there are at least 9 on-street parking spaces along Gettysburg
Ct. (Gettysburg Ct. will have no parking on the west side of the street due to the location of the
sidewalk along the west curb line.) Overall, staff believes that the amount of parking that is
shown on the parking plan will provide adequate parking for the 16 units.
.AS usual, City Engineer Jeff Oliver has written a detailed memo regarding the Golden Ridge
development. The findings in this memo will be made a part of the conditions of approval. The
Planning Department agrees with his assessment regarding street width and cul-de-sac radius.
Also, there is a plan for additional pedestrian sidewalks and trails. The trail connections to Block
2 and the General Mills trail systems will be tremendous benefit to both this development and
the neighborhood.
The site plans indicate the proposed location of all improvements and typical buildings in the
Golden Ridge development. Because of the narrow width of the site from east to west,
topography and desire to save as many of the trees to the north as possible, some of the houses
are proposed to be located closer to property lines than would be allowed in either the
Residential or R-2 (two-family home) zoning districts. The proposed setbacks are consistent
throughout the development. The front yard setback is 25 ft. along Naper St., Gettysburg Ct.,
and unimproved Flag Ave. The interior side yard setback is proposed to be 10ft. in all cases.
The rear yard setback from the west property line is proposed to be at least 30 ft. This setback is
about the same as it would be in the Residential or R-2 zoning district (20% of lot depth). The
plan shows that even with a 25 ft. setback, there is room for a sidewalk on one side of the
Gettysburg Dr.
The setback drawing is one of the attached plans. This plan shows the building envelope that
will be permitted on each lot. This is similar to what has been done in Hidden Lakes, which is
also a PUD. The envelope is the area in which construction can occur now and in the future
.Without an amendment to the PUD. This system has worked well in Hidden Lakes due to its PUD
_ status. Without this pre-approved building envelope, each addition to a housing unit would
require an amendment to the PUD. This is not practicable.
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.There will be a homeowners association. Each of the 16 owners will be a member of the
association. The homeowners association will be responsible for common concerns and issues
related to the Golden Ridge development. These issues will relate to maintenance of property
and landscaping. Some of these issues are yet to be defined. There are many such agreements
in Golden Valley. The City Attorney will be called upon to approve the homeowner's association
agreements. A copy of the homeowner's association agreement is attached.
There is a simple landscape plan that is attached. This plan indicates the location of new trees
on the individual lots and landscaping around the pond. The existing trees on the site will stay if
at all possible. It is very fortunate that the great majority of trees on Lot 2 will be saved as part of
the conservation easement. This area will be a public area that can be used by anyone. The only
possible loss of trees in this area would be due to trail construction. However, any large trees
would be avoided when building the trail. As part of the landscape plan, Bullseye has indicated
that a neighborhood identification sign may be placed at the entrance to Gettysburg Ct. This type
of sign is permitted by the Sign Code. The sign is not on the plans but it would be encouraged.
There has been substantial environmental cleanup done on this site. The county did a great job
to bring to site to residential standards so that homes can be built. The pollution on the site was
all related to the shooting range that left lead from the bullets in the soil and polluted fill that was
brought in to construct the berms that surrounded the shooting range.
Bullseye will provide the Planning Commission with drawings or pictures of the type of houses
.that will be built on the site. These will be examples of the types of structures that could fit on the
~ lots. At this time, Habitat does have a good idea of the type of double homes they will be
building. These will be presented at the Planning Commission public hearing.
ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICATION
PUDs are regulated under City Code Section 11.55. Four subdivisions of that section come into
play when screening PUD applications for eligibility. Each is discussed below. After considering
the Bullseye/City of Golden Valley application in view of all four subdivisions, staff finds that the
proposal is eligible and may enter the preliminary design stage of the PUD process.
PUD Definition-PUDs are defined in City Code Section 11.55, Subd. 2. This proposal clearly
meets the terms of Subd. 2.AA, which allows PUDs for town home-type development.
Townhomes are defined as single family, attached dwelling units on separate parcels of land
that are constructed contiguous to one another and separated by a bearing wall. Also, it meets
the terms of Subd. 2.A.5 which states that PUDs are for developments having two or more
principal use structures on two or more lots in single or multiple ownership as long as the area is
greater than one acre.
PUD Purpose and Intent-Applications must also meet the general purpose and intent of PUDs
as set out in Section 11.55, Subd. 1. This section states that the PUD process is designed for
use in situations "where designation of a single use zoning district or application of standard
zoning provisions are too rigid for practical application." In this case, this development has two
. distinct types of housing-single-family and two-family. One zoning district would not fit the
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. Standards and Criteria for PUDs-City Code establishes basic requirements for different type
of PUDs in Section 11.55, Subd. 5. Residential uses are discussed in Section 5C. The following
are the criteria with staff comment:
1. The tract shall not have less than 100 ft. of frontage on a public street. In this case, the
site has over almost 400 ft. of frontage on Naper St., 640 ft. of frontage on Flag Ave. and
almost 300 ft. on Earl St.
2. Public water, sewer and fire hydrants must serve the development. These services are
available to the site. Please refer to the memo from the City Engineer for more detail.
3. No principal building shall be nearer than its height to the rear of side property line
when such line abuts on a single-family use. In this case, this development does not abut
any single-family uses.
4. Private roadways within the project shall be constructed according to a plan and
approved by the City Engineer as to type and location. The Golden Ridge development
does not have any private streets. Gettysburg Ct. will be a public street.
5. No building may be located less than 15 ft. from the back of the curb line along those
roadways which are part of the internal road system. All proposed buildings are at least
25 ft. from Gettysburg Ct.
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Provision for solid waste, storage and disposal shall be provided according to a plan
approved by the City staff, Planning Commission and Council. Solid waste will be
removed from these 16 housing units in a manner similar to other single-family and two-
family houses in the area. Staff recommends that each of the 16 units have the same solid
waste hauler to avoid unnecessary trips in and out of the area by garbage trucks.
7. Landscaping shall be provided according to a plan approved by the Council in
accordance with the City Landscape standards. In addition, it shall include a detailed
planting list with sizes indicated. A landscape plan has been submitted that includes only
new plantings. The developer will try to preserve as many trees as possible that are now on
the site. In addition, the development is subject to the City's tree preservation ordinance.
8. In the event. certain land areas or buildings are provided within the PUD for private
recreational or service uses, the owner shall submit a plan to the City for continued
operation to a reasonable standard. In this case, no building or land is proposed to be
used for private recreational or service uses.
Completeness of Application Packet-The final screening of any PUD proposal for eligibility is
based on Section 11.55, Subd.6.A, which establishes that various components must be submitted
at the time of preliminary design stage of the application. The City is in possession of each of the
items outlined in this section and finds the packet adequate for review.
.AFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the preliminary design plan for the Golden Ridge PUD No. 98. The
proposed 16 units consisting of 7 -two-family dwelling and 2-single-family dwelling is consistent with
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A low-density character of the area and the low-density designation given to this area by the
~neral Land Use Plan Map. Although the setbacks are somewhat less than required under
"normal" zoning, they are appropriate in this location because they are consistent for the entire
development and are necessary in order to efficiently use the site while preserving open space.
Staff is encouraged by the creation of a homeowner's association that will be established to help
deal with common issues and concerns related to the 16 housing units in this development. Staff
believes this will lead to a better overall neighborhood and understanding of each other's obligations
as a homeowner. The preservation of the open space, trees and natural area on Block 2 for all
members of the public is an important aspect of this PUD. The PUD also provides for a good
system of sidewalks and trails to access the amenities of the area.
The recommendation of approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The plans submitted with the application shall become a part of this approval. These plans
consist of the following: Golden Ridge PUD No. 98 Preliminary Plat prepared by Bonestroo
and dated January 12, 2004; Setback Drawing prepared by Bonestroo and dated January
12,2004; Existing Conditions Plan prepared by Bonestroo and dated January 13,2004;
Preliminary Grading Plan dated January 13, 2004 and prepared by Bonestroo; Preliminary
Utility Plan dated January 13, 2004 and prepared by Bonestroo; Preliminary Landscape Plan
dated January 13, 2004 and prepared by Bonestroo; and Parking Plan dated January 13,
2004 and prepared by Bonestroo.
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The rough draft of the Bylaws of Golden Ridge Homeowners' Association shall become a
part of this approval for initial review by Planning Commission, staff and City Attorney.
Additional changes may be required.
3. All recommendations and requirements set out in the Engineering Memo from City Engineer
Jeff Oliver to Mark Grimes dated February 2, 2004 shall become a part of this approval.
4. The final landscape plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Building Board of Review or
the City's Environmental Coordinator.
5. Only one solid waste hauler shall be used for each of the 16 housing units within Golden
Ridge
6. Any signs on the property must meet the requirements of the City's Sign Code.
7. The approval is subject to any other state, federal and local ordinances, regulations or laws
with authority over this development.
Attachments:
Location Map
Memo from City Engineer Jeff Oliver dated February 2,2004
... Rough Draft of the Bylaws of the Golden Ridge Homeowner's Association
...... Parking Plan
Site Plans
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Memorandum
Public Works
763.593.8030 I 763.593.3988 (fax)
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Date: February 2,2004
To: Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
From: Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineer )0 J{ef
Subject: Preliminary Design Plan Review, PUD No. 98, Golden Ridge
Public Works staff has reviewed the preliminary design plan for Planned Unit
Development (PUD) No. 98, Golden Ridge. The proposed PUD is located north of
Naper Street, south of Earl Street and east of Independence and Hillsboro Avenues.
The General Mills James Ford Bell research facility is located immediately to the east of
the proposed development. Based upon our review, staff has the following comments
on this proposed PUD.
Preliminary Plat and Site Plan
The property being developed with this PUD is also included in a subdivision that is
being processed concurrently with the PUD. The preliminary plat ot Lakeview Heights
Plat 2 is combining multiple existing lots, as well as vacated street and alley right-ot-
way, within the area into three individual lots. Lot 1 of the Lakeview Heights Plat 2
preliminary plat is the site ot the existing Hennepin County Sheriff's Department
communication facility. Lot 2 will continue to be owned by the State of Minnesota, but
the City of Golden Valley will have a use deed that will allow the area to be used for
conservation and trail purposes. Finally, Lot 3 is the location of the residential
redevelopment for Golden Ridge.
Staff has determined that Lot 2 of Lakeview Heights Plat 2 must be included within the
preliminary plat for Golden Ridge. The easements shown on the residential portion of
the preliminary plat are acceptable as shown. The easements on Lot 2 of Lakeview
Heights must also be shown on the Golden Ridge preliminary plat.
A conservation easement in favor of the City of Golden Valley will be dedicated over all
of Lot 2 of Lakeview Heights. The intent ot this conservation easement is to preserve
the trees within this lot. However, the easement will be written to permit a trail to pass
through the lot. This trail will connect the subdivision to the trail system within the
General Mills property. A similar trail exception within a conservation easement was
provided in the Hidden Lakes development to allow lakeshore owners the ability to
access the Jake.
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The walkway easement shown on the preliminary plat between Lots 6 and 7 must be
dedicated to the City with a separate document. In addition, walkway easement will be
required along the front of Lots 4, 5 and 6 in order to accommodate the portion of the
sidewalk that is outside of the street right-of-way. Legal descriptions must be prepared
for these easements. The City will then have the easement documents prepared for
signing by the developer.
Streets
The proposed PUD includes 28-foot wide streets with concrete curb and gutter within a
50-foot wide right-of-way. The proposed cul-de-sac has a 45-foot paved radius within a
50-foot radius right-of-way.
The standards for public streets in the Subdivision Ordinance include a 30-foot wide
right-of-way on the straight portion of the street, and a 60-foot radius within the cul-de-
sac. In addition, the Code requires that public streets be constructed at a 30-foot width,
with a cul-de-sac radius of 50 feet.
The Planned Unit Development portion of the Zoning Code provides the opportunity to
vary from Subdivision Code standards in certain situations. Therefore, staff has
evaluated the reduced street and right-of-way widths under the terms of the PUD
ordinance.
The City of Golden Valley Pavement Management Program has consistently
reconstructed streets at 28 feet wide throughout the city for years. This street width is
adequate to provide on-street parking on both sides of the roadway and still allow traffic
to use the road. The reduced cul-de-sac width is sufficient to provide a turn-around
radius for fire and emergency response equipment. Therefore, the reduced width of the
streets within this PUD is acceptable as proposed.
The reduced right-of-way width is also acceptable as proposed. The proposed street in
this development is an isolated cul-de-sac that provides minimal potential as an
underground utility corridor. The only underground utilities that will be placed within the
cul-de-sac right-of-way are those that will be needed to serve the homes within the
development. Therefore, the need for the required 60 feet of right-of-way is not present.
Should any future utility needs arise within this area, the right-of-way for Flag Avenue,
which extends from Plymouth Avenue to the south to Duluth Street to the north, will be
the logical corridor to utilize. Therefore, the right~of-way widths within this PUD are
acceptable as proposed.
The concrete curb and gutter within this subdivision must be a 8618 style curb. This
barrier curb is the standard within the City of Golden Valley. However, use ofthis curb
will require the developer to determine the location of all driveways prior to development
so concrete driveway aprons can be installed as part of the construction.
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This neighborhood surrounding this PUD is included in the Pavement Management
Program for street rehabilitation in 2014, the last year of the street reconstruction
program. The developer will be required to post an escrow at the time this PUD is
approved for the street assessments for Lots 13 through 16. This escrow will be based
upon the 2004 residential assessment rate of $2,900 per unit. Based upon this rate, the
total escrow required for this development is $11,600, which must be submitted prior to
approval of the final plat. This escrow will take the place of a street reconstruction
assessment for those lots fronting Naper Street.
No building permits are to be issued within this development until the base course of
asphalt has been installed on the roadway.
The existing street system in the vicinity of this development has sufficient capacity to
accommodate the traffic generated from the PUD.
Pedestrian Facilities
There are several pedestrian facilities proposed as part of this development. These
facilities are designed to increase access from the development, and the residential
area surrounding the PUD, to the public trail system within the General Mills property.
A six-foot wide concrete sidewalk is proposed immediately behind the curb on the north
side of Naper Street, between Flag Avenue and Gettysburg Court, and on the west side
of Gettysburg Court. The concrete sidewalk on Gettysburg Court will extend north to the
property line between Lots 6 and 7.
The sidewalk on Gettysburg Court will change to an eight-foot wide bituminous trail at
the end of the cul-de-sac. This trail will follow the property line between Lots 6 and 7 to
the northwest corner of the residential development. From this point, the trail will
meander through the tree preservation area (Lot 2, Lakeview Heights Plat 2) to the
intersection of Earl Street and Flag Avenue.
The concrete sidewalk on the north side of Naper Street will end at the intersection with
Flag Avenue. From this point, an eight-foot wide bituminous trail will be extended
northward within the existing right-of-way for Flag Avenue to the intersection with Earl
Street. This block of Flag Avenue is a right-of-way with no existing street.
Both of the proposed trails that intersect at Flag Avenue and Earl Street will then
connect to the existing public trails in the General Mills property.
Utilitv Plan
There is existing sanitary sewer and water service adjacent to this development at the
intersection of Gettysburg Avenue and Naper Street. The sanitary sewer and water in
. this location has sufficient capacity to provide service for the PUD.
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The existing sanitary sewer at Gettysburg Avenue and Naper Street will be extended
north within Gettysburg Court and east along Naper Street to provide service to the
PUD. This extension will include lateral services for each of the lots.
The water service for the PUD will be provided by constructing an extension on
Gettysburg Court. Individual services will also be provided for each lot. The water
services for Lots 13 through 16 will be provided by tapping the existing water main on
the south side of Naper Street.
The sewer and water services for Lots 13 through 16 must be relocated so the curb
stops on the water services are not within driveways.
The location of valves, hydrants, manholes and other utility appurtenances is subject to
review when construction plans are submitted to the City.
The plans must be modified to include drain tile behind the curbs on both sides of
Gettysburg Court and on the north side of Naper Street in order to minimize the amount
of ground water discharged into the sanitary sewer system. The drain tile installation
must also include services for each of the homes to connect sump pumps. Each home
must connect its sump pump system to this drain tile.
Gradina. Drainaae and Erosion Control
This proposed PUD is located within the Medicine Lake and Main Stem sub-districts of
the Bassett Creek Watershed. Runoff from the front yards of the lots along Naper Street
drains into a storm sewer within the street that eventually flows to Medicine Lake. The
rest of the site drains northward into the wetlands within the General Mills James Ford
Bell site, and eventually into the Main Stem of Bassett Creek.
The proposed PUD will be subject to the review and comment of the Bassett Creek
Water Management Commission (BCWMC). The development plans must comply with
the Commission's Water Quality Policy, including water quality treatment and the use of
Best Management Practices (BMPs) for erosion control.
The grading plan submitted for review includes the construction of a water quality and
rate control pond in the southwest corner of the proposed PUD. All storm water runoff
from the street and front yard portions of the PUD is collected by the storm sewer
system and routed into the new pond. Discharge from the pond is conveyed to the north
via a storm sewer along the west edge of the plat. This storm sewer discharges into an
existing drainage-way through the tree preservation lot, and then into the General Mills
wetlands.
The proposed storm water pond also receives discharge from the existing water quality
pond constructed when the Hennepin County Sheriff's Communication site was
expanded several years ago.
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A drainage area map and all storm sewer and pond sizing calculations must be
submitted as part of the General Plan submission for this PUD.
The grading plan for this proposed development must be prepared to the City of Golden
Valley standards for grading, drainage and erosion control plans. The plan must be
modified to comply with these standards and be resubmitted for further review as part of
the General Plan submittal.
A City of Golden Valley Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Permit is required for
this PUD. This permit must be obtained prior to the start of work on site.
A NPDES General Storm Water Permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is
also required for this development.
Tree Preservation
The development of this site will require a City Tree Preservation Permit. A Tree
Preservation Plan must be submitted as part of the General Plan submittal for the PUD.
Public Improvements
The developer of this PUD has submitted a petition to the City for public improvements
relating to the development. The improvements included are rough grading of the site,
installation of the sanitary sewer, water main, storm sewer, streets, pedestrian facilities
and landscaping.
The public improvements will be installed during the 2004 construction season. All
construction and indirect costs for this development will be assessed directly to the lots
within the subdivision.
Summary and Recommendations
Public Works staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for the
proposed PUD 98, Golden Ridge, subject to the comments in this review. These
comments are summarized as follows:
1. Lot 2 in the Lakeview Heights Plat 2 preliminary plat must be included in this
PUD.
2. A conservation easement must be dedicated over all of Lot 2, Lakeview Heights
Plat 2. The conservation easement must allow trail access to pass through the
parcel.
3. Walkway easements must be dedicated as discussed within this review.
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4. The plans must indicate the installation of City-standard B618 concrete curb and
gutter on Gettysburg Court.
5. The developer must post a cash escrow for future street reconstruction of Naper
Street. This escrow will be for Lots 13, 14, 15 and 16 at a per unit rate of $2,900
for each lot. The total escrow required is $11,600.
6. The plans must include the installation of drain tile behind the curb on both sides
of Gettysburg Court and on the north side of Naper Street. This drain tile must
include service stubs for each home, and each home will be required to connect
its sump pump to the drain tile system.
7. Approval is subject to the review and comments of the Bassett Creek Water
Management Commission.
8. The General Plan submittal must include a Grading, Drainage and Erosion
Control Plan prepared to City standards, and a Tree Preservation Plan.
9. Subject to the comments of other City staff.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions regarding this matter.
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Vince Vander Top, Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates
Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Coordinator
Ron Nims, Public Works Project Coordinator
Eric Eckman, Engineering Technician
Jeanne Andre, Assistant to the City Manager
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections
Gary Johnson, Building Official
Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
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Common Interest Community No. _
Planned Community
GOLDEN RIDGE homeowner's association
Declaration
THIS DECLARA nON is made as of _, 200x by
, a
Minnesota corporation, herein called "Declarant", pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Section 515B.I-l 0 1 to 515BA-118, known as the Minnesota Common Interest
Ownership Act, and laws amendatory thereof and supplementary thereto.
RECITALS
Declarant is the owner of the following described real estate:
all of which real estate constitutes and is referred to herein as the "Real Estate."
Declarant wishes to establish the Real Estate as a condominium under Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 515B, Minnesota Common Interest Ownership Act (the "Act").
NOW THEREFORE, Declarant declares that the Real Estate is and shall be
divided, held, transferred, conveyed, sold, leased, occupied and developed subject to the
Act and to the covenants, conditions, restrictions, easements, charges and liens set forth
in this declaration, which shan run with the Real Estate and be binding upon an parties
having any right, title or interest in the Real Estate, their heirs, successors and assigns,
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and which shall inure to the benefit of each unit owner, and the heirs, successors and
assigns of each unit owner.
Note to Readers
Many provisions of the Act, which governs this common interest community
("CIC"), and of the Minnesota Nonprofit Corporation Act, Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 317 A under which the Association is formed, are not repeated in this declaration.
This Declaration should be read in conjunction with both statutes.
DEFINITIONS
Definitions. Words defined in the Act shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in the Act. The following are supplemental definitions.
"Association" shall mean
Inc., a Minnesota non-profit corporation.
Homeowners Association,
"Board of Directors" or "Board" shall mean the board of directors of the
Association.
"Dwelling" shall mean a building or part of a building consisting of a group
of rooms and hallways on one or more floors which are designed or
intended for occupancy as a single family residence, and located within
the boundaries of a unit. The Dwelling includes any garage attached
thereto or otherwise included within the boundaries of the unit in which the
Dwelling is located.
"Lot" and/or "Unit" shall mean each lot within the Plat. For purposes of
this Declaration the terms "lot" and "unit" maybe used interchangeably.
"Member" shall mean any person or entity holding membership in the
Association by virtue of being an owner of one or more units in the CIC.
IDENTITY OF REAL EST A TE AND CIC
Identitv. This Declaration establishes Common Interest Community
No. , Mississippi Street Habitat for Humanity Homeowners
Association, Ramsey County, Minnesota. It is a planned community (not a
condominium or cooperative). The real estate included within this CIC is
legally described as follows:
Master Association. This CIC will not be subject to a master
association.
PLAT
The Plat for this CIC is being recorded simultaneously with, and as a
part of, this Declaration.
owners association
Homeowners Association, Inc. has been
incorporated as a Minnesota nonprofit corporation under Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 317A to act as the association of unit owners required by
Section 5158.3-101 of the Act.
units and unit identifiers
This CIC consists of units. The unit identifier of each lot
shall be the lot and block numbers and the subdivision name of the CIC
Plat.
boundaries
The unit boundaries shall be the boundary lines of the platted lots,
as designated on the Plat.
use of unit
Units. Units are restricted to residential use. The maximum number
of people allowed to occupy any unit shall be two (2) times the number of
bedrooms initially constructed within the unit plus two (2) people (i.e. a
three (3) bedroom unit shall not be occupied by more than eight (8)
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people). The following activities in a unit shall not be considered a
violation of this restriction:
The maintenance by the Association or its manager of an office for
purposes of management of this CIC.
The use of a unit by an owner for (i) home office or studio uses which are
incidental to .the principal residential use of the unit, which comply with
applicable zoning, and which do not invite or generate regular or frequent
visit by clients, customers, employees, coworkers or the public; or (ii) an
in-home daycare business which complies with all applicable zoning and
licensing laws.
COMMON ELEMENTS AND LIMITED COMMON ELEMENTS
Common Elements. The Common Elements and their characteristics
are as follows:
All of the Real Estate not included within anyone or more of the units
constitutes "Common Elements". The Common Elements include: (i)
those parts designated as Common Elements in the Act; and (iii) those
items identified as Common Elements under Section 8.2(b) below. The
Common Elements will be conveyed to the Association for the benefit of
the owners and occupants prior to the first conveyance of a lot to an
owner other than Declarant.
The Common Elements shall be subject to appurtenant easements for
services, public and private utilities, access, use and enjoyment in favor of
each unit and its owners and occupants; subject to (i) the rights of owners
and occupants in Limited Common Elements (as hereinafter defined)
appurtenant to their units, and (ii) the right of the Association to establish
reasonable Rules and Regulations governing the use of the Real Estate.
The maintenance, repair, replacement, control, management and
operation of the Common Elements shall be the exclusive responsibility of
the Association.
Common expenses for the maintenance, repair, replacement,
management and operation of the Common Elements shall be assessed
and collected from the owners in accordance with this Declaration.
Limited Common Elements. The limited common elements (the
"Limited Common Elements'? are those parts of the units reserved for the
exclusive use of the owners and occupants of the units to which they are
allocated, and the rights to the use and enjoyment thereof are
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automatically conveyed with the conveyance of such units. The Limited
Common Elements are described and allocated to the units as follows:
Chutes, flues, ducts, pipes, wires, conduit or other utility installations,
bearing walls, bearing columns, siding, or any other components or
fixtures lying partially within and partially outside the boundaries of a unit,
and serving only that unit, are allocated to the unit they serve. Any portion
of such installations serving or affecting the function of more than one unit
or any portion of the Common Elements is a part of the Common
Elements, but is not a Limited Common Element.
Improvements such as driveways, decks, patios, balconies, shutters,
awnings, window boxes, doorsteps, stoops, perimeter doors and windows,
constructed as part of the original construction to serve a single unit, and
authorized replacements and modifications thereof, if located outside the
Dwelling constructed within each individual lot, are Limited Common
Elements allocated exclusively to that lot.
The utility lines and driveway running between each Dwelling and the
nearest public street, is a Limited Common Element for that unit.
ALLOCATION OF VOTING POWER AND COMMON EXPENSES
Each of the units, except those owned by Declarant, is hereby
allocated one vote in the Association. Declarant is hereby allocated three
votes for each unit owned, as provided for in Section 2.4 of the Bylaws of
the Association. Except as otherwise set forth herein below, common
expenses shall be allocated equally. Certain expenses may be assessed
on a different basis, or against one or fewer than all units, under the
following circumstances:
Any common expense associated with the maintenance, repair, or
replacement of a Limited Common Element undertaken by the
Association may be assessed exclusively against the unit or units to which
that Limited Common Element is assigned, on the basis of (i) equality,
(ii) square footage of the area being maintained, repaired or replaced, or
(iii) the actual cost incurred with respect to each unit.
Any common expense or portion thereof benefiting fewer than all of the
units may be assessed exclusively against the units benefited, on the
basis of (i) equality, (ii) square footage of the area being maintained,
repaired or replaced, or (Hi) the actual cost incurred with respect to each
Unit.
The costs of insurance may be assessed in proportion to value, risk or
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coverage, and the costs of utilities may be assessed in proportion to
usage.
Reasonable attorneys' fees and other costs incurred by the Association in
connection with (i) the collection of assessments and (ii) the enforcement
of the Declaration, Bylaws, the Act, or the Rules and Regulations, against
an owner or occupant or their guests, may be assessed against the
owner's unit.
Fees, charges, late charges, fines and interest may be assessed as
provided in Section 5158.3-116(a) of the Act.
Assessments levied under Section 5158.3-116 of the Act to pay a
judgment against the Association may be levied only against the units
existing at the time the judgment was entered, in proportion to their
common expense liabilities.
If any damage to the common elements or another unit is caused by the
act or omission of any owner or occupant, or their guests, the Association
may assess the costs of repairing the damage exclusively against the
owner's unit to the extent not covered by insurance.
If any installment of an assessment becomes more than thirty (30) days
past due, then the Association may, upon ten (10) days written notice of
the owner, declare the entire amount of the assessment immediately due
and payable in full.
If common expense liabilities are reallocated for any purpose authorized
by the Act, common expense assessments and any installment thereof
not yet due shall be recalculated in accordance with the reallocated
common expense liabilities.
Assessments described in Sections 9.1 (a) through (j) shall not be
considered special assessments as described in Section 10.3.
The Assessments, together with interest, costs and reasonable
attorney's fees, shall be a charge on the lot and shall be a continuing lien
upon the property against which each such Assessment is made. Each
such Assessment, together with interest, costs and reasonable attorney's
fees, shall also be the personal obligation of the person who was the owner
of such lot at the time when the assessment fell due and if more than one
person was an owner then such obligation shall be joint and several. The
personal obligation for delinquent assessments shall not pass to the
owner's successors in title unless expressly assumed by them.
The Association may bring an action at law against the owner
personally obligated to pay any Assessment or foreclose the lien against
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the lot, and the Association shall have the power of sale in connection with
such foreclosure. Such lien may be foreclosed in the same manner as a
mortgage pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 580, 581 or 582, as
amended, and the Association shall be entitled to recover interest at the
rate of eight percent (8%) per annum and its costs, expenses and
disbursements, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred in such
foreclosure. No owner may waive or otherwise escape liability for the
Assessments provided for herein by non-use of the Common Elements or
abandonment of the lot.
ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The Declarant hereby establishes an alternative assessment program of
the type described in Section 515B.3-115(a)(2) of the Act. Specifically, if a
common expense assessment has been levied, any unit owned by
Declarant for initial sale shall be assessed at the rate of twenty-five
percent (25%) of the assessment levied on other units of the same type
until a certificate of occupancy has been issued for such unit by the City.
Thereafter, such unit will be assessed at the full rate. This reduced
assessment shall apply to each unit owned by Declarant at the time that
the unit is created, and shall continue as to each such unit until the
issuance of the certificate of occupancy as previously described. In any
event, this alternate assessment program shall end on the tenth
anniversary of the recording of this Declaration. There are no assurances
that this alternative assessment program will have any effect on the level
of services for items set forth in the Association's budget.
easementS
Leaal Boundaries. The existing physical boundaries of the common
wall separating adjoining Dwellings, or of a common wall separating
adjoining Dwellings reconstructed in substantial accordance with the
description contained in this original Declaration, is the legal boundary
between such adjoining Dwellings, regardless of vertical or lateral
movement of the building or minor variances due to shifting or settling.
Access Easements.
Use and Eniovment Easements. Each unit shall be the beneficiary of
an appurtenant easement for use and enjoyment on and across the
Common Elements, subject to any restrictions set forth in this Declaration.
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Utilitv and Maintenance Easements. Each unit shall be subject to
and shall be the beneficiary of appurtenant easements for all services and
utilities serving the units and the Common Elements, and for maintenance,
repairs and replacement as described below.
City Easements. The City is hereby declared to have the
nonexclusive right and easement to enter the Common Elements for police,
fire, emergency and animal control purposes as well as for health and
protective inspections and to provide to residents other public services
deemed necessary by the City and to construct, maintain, operate and
replace utilities.
Recorded Easements. The Real Estate shall be subject to such other
easements as may be recorded against it or shown on the Plat.
Unit to Unit and Unit to Common Element Easements. For those
units that share a party wall with another unit, the owner of each such unit
shall have a nonexclusive right and easement over the unit with which it
shares a party wall for lateral support, support, and where necessary,
access for maintenance and upkeep of walls, fences and other
improvements.
Easement for Maintenance. Repair. Replacement and
Reconstruction. Each unit, and the rights of the owners and occupants
thereof, shall be subject to the rights of the Association to a nonexclusive,
appurtenant easement on and over the units for the purposes of
maintenance, repair, replacement and reconstruction of the units, and
utilities serving the units, to the extent necessary to fulfill the Association's
obligations under the Declaration, Bylaws or the Act.
Utilities Easements. The Real Estate shall be subject to
non-exclusive, appurtenant easements for all utilities, water and sewer,
and similar services, which exist from time to time, as constructed or
referred to in the Plat, or as otherwise described in this Declaration or any
other duly recorded instrument. Each unit, and the rights of the owners
and occupants thereof, shall be subject to a non-exclusive easement in
favor of the other units for all such services, including without limitation
any sewer or water lines servicing other units. Each unit shall also be
subject to a non-exclusive easement in favor of the Association and all
utilities companies providing service to the units for the installation and
maintenance of utilities metering devices.
Permanent Easements. All easements described in this Declaration
are permanent easements appurtenant, running with the land. They shall
at all times inure to the benefit of and be binding on the owner and the
mortgagee, from time to time, of any unit, and their respective heirs,
successors, personal representatives or assigns.
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Continuation and ScoDe of Easements. Notwithstanding anything in
this Declaration to the contrary, in no event shall an owner or occupant be
denied reasonable access to his or her unit or the right to utility services
thereto. The easements set forth in this Article shall supplement and not
limit any easements described elsewhere in this Declaration or otherwise
recorded, and shall include reasonable access to the easement areas
through the units and the common elements for purposes of maintenance,
repair, replacement and reconstruction.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT
Common Elements. In order to preserve the uniform and high
standard of appearance of the Real Estate, the Association shall have the
exclusive responsibility for the maintenance and repair of Common
Elements, which responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, the
following: the maintenance and repair of exterior surfaces of all buildings
on the Real Estate, including, without limitation, the painting of same as
often as necessary, the replacement of trim and caulking, the maintenance
and repair of roofs, siding, gutters, downspouts and overhangs, the
maintenance and repair of exterior windows and doors, and necessary
painting, staining and repair of patio structures on a unit as originally built
but not (at Association's option) of additions thereto made by an owner.
The painting and decorating of the exterior surface of exterior doors and
exterior window sashes shall be the responsibility of the Association. The
Association shall not be responsible for washing windows, which shall be
the responsibility of the Owner of each respective Unit. The expense of all
of which shall be allocated as described in the Act and this Declaration. All
maintenance and repair of the individual Dwellings and garages shall be
the sole obligation and expense of the individual owner, except to the
extent the exterior and structural maintenance and repair is provided by
the Association. In the event that the need for maintenance or repair is
caused through the willful or negligent act or omission of an owner, the
owner's family, guests, tenants or invitees, the cost of such maintenance
or repair shall be added to and become a part of the assessment to which
such unit is subject. The Association shall have the exclusive right to
manage, maintain and alter the Common Elements. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, on the unanimous vote of all owners, the Association may allow
the individual owners to maintain all or any components of the Common
Elements directly, until such time as the Association determines (by
majority vote of the owners) that anyone or more owner has failed to
properly maintain its share of the Common Elements as required under this
Declaration, at which time the Association may take over the Common
Elements maintenance obligations.
Services. The Association may contract with a professional property
management company or non-profit organization to manage its affairs, or
any part thereof, as necessary or desirable for the proper operation of the
Real Estate. These services may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Annual inspection of the property to monitor and update the working
capital fund established pursuant to Article 20 herein;
Responsibility for the financial/accounting functions of the Association,
including preparing quarterly financial statements, reconciling . bank
statements, and preparing an annual budget and report; and
Assisting the Association with hiring of vendors, if desired, to provide for
snow removal, lawn care, and general maintenance of the Common
Elements, Limited Common Elements and/or other common services to
each unit.
Personal Prooertv and Real Estate for Common Use. The
Association may acquire and hold (for the use and benefit of all of the
owners) tangible and intangible personal property and real estate and may
dispose of the same by sale or otherwise. Such beneficial interest shall
not be transferable except with the transfer of title to a unit, provided that
an owner may delegate the right of enjoyment of such property to lawful
occupants of such unit. A transfer of title to a unit shall transfer to the
transferee ownership of the transferor's beneficial interest in such property
in accordance with the purpose for which it is intended, without hindering
or encroaching upon the lawful rights of other owners. The transfer of title
to a unit under foreclosure shall entitle the purchaser to the beneficial
interest in such property associated with the foreclosed unit.
Non-Common Elements. Each owner shall be responsible for the
upkeep and maintenance of such owner's unit. Each owner shall maintain
the same free of hazardous substances, vermin, cockroaches, pests and
debris which may pose a threat to the health or safety of occupants of
other units. Every owner must perform promptly all cleaning, maintenance
and repair work within his unit, which, if omitted, would affect another unit
or units, being expressly responsible for the damages and liabilities that
failure to do so may engender. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the Association may require an owner to remove offending
items, or to use a professional exterminator, and upon failure of the owner
so to do, the Association after reasonable notice may enter the unit with a
professional exterminator or other appropriate contractor and take
corrective action, charging the owner of such unit for the reasonable cost
thereof. No owner shall do any act or work that will impair the structural
soundness or integrity of the building, or impair any easement or
hereditament, nor do any act nor allow any condition to exist which will
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adversely affect the Common Elements, the other units, or their owners.
Heatina of Units. For the purpose of preventing damage to and
breakage of water, sewer and other utility lines and pipes in a Dwelling
which might result in damage to an adjoining Dwelling, all owners of units
that share a party wall with another unit shall maintain the temperature in
their Dwellings, at all times, at least at 55 degrees Fahrenheit (or such
other reasonable temperature or standard as the Board of Directors may
from time to time specify by written rule), subject, however, to the inability
to maintain such temperature due to causes beyond the owner's
reasonable control. Any damage resulting from the refusal or failure of an
owner so to maintain such minimum temperature may be repaired by the
owners affected by the damage and (unless due to causes beyond the
owner's reasonable control) the cost thereof assessed against the unit of
the refusing or failing owner. However, if the failure to maintain such
minimum temperature is due to causes beyond the owner's reasonable
control, the cost of such repair shall be treated as a Limited Common
Element expense. The Association may by rule require Dwellings which
are unoccupied for substantial periods of time during winter to use alarms
which will detect abnormally low temperatures.
Damaae Caused bv Owner. Notwithstanding any provision to the
contrary, an owner shall be liable to the other owners for damage to any
part of the property if in the reasonable judgment of the other owners, the
need for maintenance of any part of the Real Estate or improvements
thereon is caused by the willful or negligent act or omission of such owner,
or their guests, or by a condition in a unit which the owner has willingly or
negligently allowed to exist.
General. Any such maintenance shall be performed to the greatest
extent possible with materials that: (i) match the style, color and
composition of the existing materials; and (ii) meet or exceed the quality of
the existing materials.
insurance, casualty and eminent domain
Association's Policies. Section 515B.3-113 of the Act requires the
Association to maintain casualty insurance coverage on the Common
Elements and the units. Section 515B.3-113 also (i) requires general
liability coverage, (ii) authorizes the Association to carry any other
insurance it considers appropriate, (iii) specifies minimum notice from an
insurer prior to cancellation, (iv) specifies other provisions for such
insurance, (v) requires the Association or an insurance trustee to adjust all
losses, and (vi) describes the Association's duty with respect to repair or
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rebuilding after casualty to Common Elements or units. The provisions of
the Act described in this paragraph may not be varied or waived, but are
hereby supplemented, as follows:
The Association shall carry workers compensation insurance whenever it
has eligible employees.
The Association may carry fidelity insurance and shall do so whenever
required by a holder, insurer or guarantor of a mortgage.
The Association may enter into binding agreements with one or more
holders, insurers or guarantors of mortgages obligating the Association to
keep specified coverages in effect for specified periods and to notify a
holder, insurer or guarantor of any changes to coverage.
Owners' Individual Policies. Each owner should carry insurance for
his or her own benefit insuring personal liability and carpeting,
wallcovering, fixtures, furniture, furnishings, and other personal property,
and fixtures and other real estate supplied or installed by this owner or a
previous owner or tenant, except to the extent that the Association in its
discretion provides blanket coverage for some or all such items, provided
that all such policies shall contain waivers of subrogation and further
provided that the liability of the carriers issuing insurance obtained by the
Association shall not be affected or diminished by reason of any such
additional insurance carried by any owner.
Betterments. In all events, betterments or improvements made
subsequent to the original construction by any owner to the owner's unit
shall be the responsibility of the owner to insure separately (or by rider to a
blanket policy at the consent of the Association) if the owner desires the
same insured. If improvements and betterments are covered, any
increased premium cost may be assessed against the units affected. If the
Association, an insurance trustee or mortgagee undertakes the
reconstruction or remodeling of a unit as above provided, the same need
be restored only to substantially the same condition as the Dwelling was as
of the completion of original construction.
Insurance Awards and Eminent Domain. No provision of this
Declaration or the Bylaws of the Association shall be construed to give any
unit owner, or any other party, priority over the rights of any first
mortgagee of a unit in the case of a distribution to a unit owner of
insurance proceeds or condemnation award for losses to, or a taking of,
Common Elements or any portion thereof or any unit or portion thereof. In
the event of substantial damage to or destruction of any unit or any part of
the Common Elements, the holder of any first mortgage on a unit will be
entitled to timely written notice of such damage or destruction. If any unit,
or portion thereof, or the Common Elements, or any portion thereof, is
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made the subject matter of any condemnation or eminent domain
proceeding or is otherwise sought to be acquired by a condemning
authority, then the holder of any first mortgage on a unit will be entitled to
timely written notice of any such proceeding or proposed acquisition. In
the event of physical damage or destruction or initiation of condemnation
efforts, the Association shall represent all unit owners with respect to any
such events involving all or any part of the CIC, including adjusting the
claims, condemnation proceedings, and any negotiations, settlements, or
agreements as part of a condemnation or in lieu of a condemnation, and all
proceeds shall be payable in the first instance to the Association or an
insurance trustee, for the benefit of owners and mortgage holders.
Deductibles. The Association may, in the case of a claim for damage
to a unit, (i) pay the deductible amount as a common expense, (ii) assess
the deductible amount against the units affected in any reasonable manner,
or (iii) require the owners of the units affected to pay the deductible
amount directly.
architectural restrictions
Association Control. The Association shall have the exclusive
control of the Common Elements (including Limited Common Elements)
and no change shall be made to the Common Elements or to the exterior of
any unit, including changes in appearance or color, except by the
Association or with the authorization of the Association.
Windows. No films or coatings shall be applied to the interior or
exterior of exterior windows which darken, make reflective or otherwise
change the color or appearance of such windows as viewed from outside
the Dwelling, without the prior written consent of the Association. All
window treatments shall be constructed for use as draperies, curtains or
blinds, and no sheets or untailored materials shall be used as window
coverings at any time.
Awninas. No awnings or shades shall be erected over and outside
of the windows, nor shall any articles or structures be hung or placed on
any outside window sills, without the prior written consent of the
Association.
Wirina or Penetrations. No exterior wiring shall be installed nor shall
there be penetrations of the walls, window frames or roofs of the exterior of
the building except as authorized by the Association.
Mechanical and Electrical EauiJJment. Air conditioning and/or
heating devices. or equipment may be installed or kept outside a Dwelling
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in a location approved by the Board. All ceiling fans and all other electrical
fixtures installed in a unit must comply with all applicable building codes
and underwriting standards and other reasonable standards adopted by
the Association. No oil-fired or other combustion type heaters shall be
allowed in units.
Additional Structures. No additional building, fencing or other
structures, including without limitation storage buildings, shall be erected
or maintained on the units, Common Elements or Limited Common
Elements except as authorized by the Association. No pet kennel, house
or cage shall be allowed outside of any Dwelling.
Antennae. Satellite dishes no larger than twenty-four (24) inches in
diameter ("small dish antenna'? may be placed on the exterior of units,
subject to reasonable regulation by the Board as to location (when there is
more than one possible location which could provide satisfactory
performance) and color. Installation of a small dish antenna shall only be
performed by the service provider or other professional installer.
Section 207 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 prohibits restrictions
which impair or degrade reception, or which cost the resident significant
added expense. No other exterior television, radio, satellite, or microwave
antenna of any sort shall be erected or maintained upon any unit except
with prior written approval of the Board. Except for small dish antenna, the
Board may choose to prohibit all antennae, or to prohibit only certain kinds
and locations of antennae, and to change its regulations from time to time,
all in its discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, it shall
not be deemed arbitrary or an abuse of such discretion if the Board were
to:
permit existing antennae to continue to be maintained, while at the same
time banning new antennae of the same type or location;
prohibit antennae to be placed so as to be visible from the. Common
Elements, but permit the same antennae if not so visible; or
place height or size restrictions on antennae.
Gardens. Unit owners shall be allowed to have reasonably sized
flower and/or vegetable gardens within their respective lot.
rental restrictions
Leasing of all or any part of any unit shall be prohibited. However,
the foregoing provision shall not prohibit rent-paying individuals from
sharing a unit with the owner thereof, provided that the owner must use the
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unit as his or her primary residence. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
during the period of Declarant control, Declarant shall have the right to
lease any unit(s) owned by Declarant.
general restrictions
Prohibition of Damaae and Certain Activities. Nothing shall be done
or kept on any unit or any part thereof which would increase the rate of
insurance on the Real Estate or any part thereof over what the Association,
but for such activity, would pay, without the prior written consent of the
Association. Nothing shall be done or kept on any unit or any part thereof
which would be in violation of any statute, rule, ordinance, regulation,
permit or other validly imposed requirement of any governmental body. No
damage to, or waste of, the exterior of the Real Estate and building shall be
committed by any owner or any invitee of any owner, and each owner shall
indemnify and hold the Association and the other owners harmless against
all loss resulting from any such damage or waste caused to the
Association or other owners by such owner or the owner's invitees. No
noxious, destructive, illegal or offensive activity shall be allowed on any
units or any part thereof, nor shall anything be done thereon which may be
or may become a nuisance to any other owner or to any other person at
any time lawfully occupying the Real Estate. No heating devices,
refrigeration equipment, or other machinery which causes vibrations
detectable from outside the unit, is fuel-fired, or is otherwise inherently
dangerous, noxious, or noisy, shall be installed or operated within any unit.
No Unsiahtlv Uses. No wind chimes, flag poles, clothes, sheets,
blankets, laundry of any kind, or other articles, with the exception of flags
smaller than ten (10) square feet, shall be hung out on any portion of a
Dwelling so as to be visible from outside the Dwelling.
Pets. No owner shall have any animal, livestock, fowl, dogs or exotic
pets within any unit or Dwelling. Permitted Animals may be kept or allowed
in any unit, and no pet that is deemed by the Board, in its absolute
discretion, to be a nuisance shall be kept or allowed in any unit or in any
other part of the CIC. For purposes of this provision, the term "Permitted
Animals" Shall mean cats (maximum two (2) per unit), fish, hamsters and
dogs (maximum one (1) per unit) not taller than 14 inches at the shoulder.
Any owner or occupant who keeps a pet on the CIC or any part thereof
shall within two (2) weeks of the receipt of a written notice from the Board
requesting the removal of such pet, permanently remove such pet from the
CIC. No pet shall be allowed an any part of the Common Elements unless
it is carried or on a leash at all times while it is within any part of the
Common Elements. The Board may make any of the Common Elements
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"off-limits" to pets, so long as reasonable access to and from units is
maintained. The person having actual custody of a pet, and the owner of
the unit hosting said pet, shall be jointly responsible for cleaning up the
Common Elements after the pet.
Sians. No unit owner or occupant shall post any advertisements,
posters or signs of any kind in or on the CIC, with the exception of election
signs, which shall not exceed ten (10) square feet and shall be removed
within three (3) days after election day, nor shall signs, billboards, notices
or other advertising matter of any kind be placed on the unit, exterior of
any Dwelling, or in the interior of any Dwelling so as to be visible from the
outside of the unit.
Noises. Unit owners and occupants shall not make noises, play
instruments or operate radios, televisions, or amplifiers in a way that may
disturb other residents, or otherwise create disturbances to the peace and
tranquility of the CIC. No nuisance shall be allowed on the CIC nor shall
any use or practice be allowed which is a source of annoyance to the other
owners or which interferes with the peaceful possession or proper use of
the CIC by all unit owners.
Outside Storaae. Except as otherwise expressly allowed elsewhere
herein, outside storage of any items, including but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, sporting equipment, toys, outdoor cooking
equipment, or gardening tools and equipment shall not be allowed.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, trash/garbage containers and recycling
bins are allowed outside on collection day only and shall be stored in
garages at all other times. Furthermore, seasonal furniture, including
picnic tables and lawn furniture (not to exceed one (1) table and four (4)
chairs) and one gas or charcoal grill per unit, shall be allowed if kept in a
neat and orderly condition. Outside storage of any other personal
possessions requires association approval. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, basketball hoops shall be permitted without prior Board
approval, provided that, and as long as (i) the hoop is located within the
boundaries of a unit (not in the street), (ii) people using the basketball hoop
adhere to the noise restrictions outlined in Section 16.5 above, and (Hi) the
hoop is only used between 10:00 a.m. and dusk. The Board may require
that a basketball hoop be removed if any of the foregoing conditions of use
are violated. Yards shall be cleaned of debris and/or personal belongings
(except those permitted pursuant to this Section) on a daily basis.
Vehicle Storaae. No boats, snowmobiles, trailers, camping vehicles,
buses, camper tops, "all-terrain vehicles," tractor/trailers or trucks in
excess of 9,000 pounds' gross vehicle weight, or unlicensed or inoperable
vehicles shall at any time be stored or parked at or on aunit, (except within
the garage), nor on the Common Elements without the express written
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approval of the Board of Directors, which may be withheld without stated
reason.
Repairs to Vehicles. Save for emergency repairs, no repairs or
adjustments to motor vehicles may be carried out on the Common
Elements. All such repairs shall be made in garages only.
Landscaoina. No one shall harm, mutilate, destroy, alter or litter any
of the landscaping work or improvements on the Common Elements,
including grass, trees, and flower beds.
Desianated Areas for Vehicles. No motor vehicle shall be parked on
any part of the Common Elements. Parking is only permitted in driveways
and garages.
No Obstructions.
Flammable or Hazardous Materials. No stores of coal or any
combustibles, flammable or hazardous goods, provisions or materials shall
be kept on any part of the Real Estate except for reasonable quantities and
kinds of usual household materials and reasonable quantities of fireplace
wood.
Non-Interference. No part of the Common Elements or units shall be
used by anyone in such a manner so as to unreasonably interfere with the
use and enjoyment of the other units by their respective owner or the
Common Elements by other owners. No part of the Common Elements
shall be used by the owners for the erection, placing or maintenance of
clotheslines, incinerators, garbage disposal equipment, recreation or
athletic equipment, tents, fences or other barriers or for the placing or
disposal of rubbish, garbage or waste without the prior written consent of
the Board of Directors.
Cable System Access. In the event the Board of Directors authorizes
any sort of master, cable or community television or data system, each
owner hereby authorizes access to his unit upon reasonable notice for the
purpose of installing the conduits and fixtures necessary to serve such
unit, without regard to whether the owner then elects to subscribe to or use
such system.
Rules and Reaulations. The Board of Directors may from time to
time adopt, promulgate and publish other rules of conduct reasonably
relating to the enjoyment of the CIC by owners and occupants, including
rules for the use of recreational facilities and amenities, provided that no
such rules and regulations may have the effect of contradicting a provision
of this Declaration or the Bylaws.
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No Additional Units. Neither the Declarant nor any other unit owner
is permitted to create any additional units by subdivision or conversion
under Section 515B.2-112 of the Act.
No Time Shares. Time shares, as defined in the Act, are not
permitted in this CIC.
Trash Removal. No unit owner shall allow trash and debris to
accumulate at or within a unit or Dwelling beyond what is reasonably
necessary. Every unit owner is responsible for contracting with a garbage
hauling service for garbage removal.
first mortgagees
Precedence. The provisions of this Article take precedence over any
other conflicting provisions of this Declaration.
Notice of Action. Any mortgagee and any insurer or guarantor of a
first mortgage on a unit who has advised the Association in writing of its
name and address and the address of the unit covered by such mortgage,
and in said writing has requested the Association to notify it of any of the
following, will be entitled to timely written notice of:
Any condemnation loss or any casualty loss which affects a material
portion of the project or any unit on which there is a first mortgage held,
insured, or guaranteed by such mortgage holder or insurer or guarantor,
as applicable;
Any delinquency in the payment of assessments or charges owed, or any
other default in the performance of any obligation under this Declaration,
the Bylaws, or Articles of Incorporation by an owner of a unit subject to a
first mortgage held, insured, or guaranteed by such holder or insurer or
guarantor, which remains uncured for a period of 60 days;
Any lapse, cancellation or material modification of any insurance policy
maintained by the Association;
Any proposed action which would require the consent of a specified
percentage of mortgage holders as specified in Section 19.3 below.
Examination of Books and Records. Unit owners, first mortgagees
and holders, insurers and guarantors of first mortgages shall have the right
to examine the books and records of the Association, as set forth more
fully in the Bylaws, including, without limitation, a current copy of this
Declaration, the Bylaws, and other rules governing the CIC and the books,
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records and financial statements of the Association. The Association shall
also make current copies bf this Declaration, the Bylaws and other rules
governing the CIC and the most recent audited and/or unaudited (as
applicable) financial statement available to prospective purchasers of the
units. The holders of a least fifty-one percent (51%) of the first mortgages
shall be entitled to have audited financial statements prepared at their
expense, if such statement is not otherwise available. Any financial
statement requested pursuant to this Section shall be furnished within a
reasonable time following such request.
Attendance at Meetinas of Association. Any holder of a first
mortgage who so requests shall be given notice of all meetings of the
Association as if such first mortgagee was a unit owner entitled to notice.
Each first mortgagee shall have the right to designate a representative to
attend all such meetings.
SPECIAL DECLARANT RIGHTS
S/Jecial Declarant Riahts. Declarant hereby reserves the following
rights (referred to in the Act as Special Declarant Rights) for its benefit:
the right to complete improvements indicated on the Plat;
the right to create units by this Declaration;
the right to maintain signs advertising the common interest community
and models;
the right to use easements through the Common Elements for the
purpose of making improvements within the CIC;
the right to appoint or remove any officer or director of the Association
during the period of declarant control, which shall expire on the earliest of
the following events:
surrender of the right of control by the Declarant;
sixty (60) days after the conveyance of seventy-five percent (75%) of the
units to owners other than Declarant; and
three (3) years from the first conveyance of a unit to an owner other than
Declarant;
the right to lease unit(s) as provided in Section 15.1 above.
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AMENDMENTS
Statutory Reauirements. The Act specifies the requirements for
amending this Declaration.
Declarant's Joinder. In addition to the other requirements for
amendment of this Declaration and the Bylaws, the written joinder and
consent of the Declarant shall be required for any amendment of either this
Declaration or the Bylaws which shall abolish, diminish or restrict
Declarant's rights hereunder to complete improvements, to maintain sales
and management offices and models to lease units pursuant to
Section 15.1, or to maintain signs and advertise the project, until the last
conveyance of a unit to an owner other than Declarant. This right may be
waived in whole or part at any time by recording a written waiver executed
and acknowledged by Declarant.
Morlaaaee ADDroval. In addition to all other requirements set forth
herein, and except when a higher percentage is required by law or this
Declaration, amendments to this Declaration of a material nature must be
agreed to by unit owners who represent at least seventy-five percent (75%)
of the total allocated votes in the Association and by seventy-five
percent (75%) of all mortgage holders who have submitted a written
request to the Association to be notified of any proposed action requiring
consent of mortgage holders. A change to any of the provisions governing
the following matters would be considered material:
voting rights;
assessments, assessment liens, or the priority of assessment liens;
reserves for maintenance, repair, and replacement of Common Elements;
responsibility for maintenance and repairs;
reallocation of interests in the Common Elements or Limited Common
Elements, or rights to their use;
redefinition of any unit boundaries;
convertibility of units into Common Elements or vice versa;
expansion or contraction of the project, or the addition, annexation, or
withdrawal of property to or from the project;
hazard or fidelity insurance requirements;
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the leasing of units;
unit owner's right to sell or transfer his or her unit;
a decision by the Association to establish self management, if
professional management is required under this Declaration or by the
holder of a first mortgage on a unit;
restoration or repair of the project (after damage or partial condemnation)
in a manner other than that specified in this Declaration;
any provisions that expressly benefit mortgage holders, insurers, or
guarantors;
reallocation of interests in the Common Elements, or rights to use of the
Common Elements, except a change in accordance with the procedures
set forth in the Act or this Declaration and the Bylaws, as a result of
destruction, damage or condemnation or with respect to a reallocation of
interests in the Common Elements that might occur pursuant to any plan
of expansion or phased development contained in this original Declaration
or Bylaws;
terminate the legal status of the CIC (except in accordance with
procedures set forth in the Act or this Declaration and the Bylaws in the
event of amendment or termination which is made as a result of
destruction, damage or condemnation);
by act or omission, seek to abandon, partition, subdivide, encumber, sell
or transfer the Common Elements (the granting of easements for public
utilities or for other public purposes consistent with the intended use of the
Common Elements shall not be deemed such a transfer); or
use of hazard insurance proceeds for losses to any property within the
CIC (whether to units or to Common Elements) for other than the repair,
replacement or reconstruction of such CIC property, except as provided
by statute in case of substantial loss to the units and/or Common
Elements of the CIC.
WORKING CAPITAL FUND
Establishment. The Declarant shall establish an Association
working capital fund intended to meet unforeseen expenditures or to
purchase any additional equipment or services. At the time control of the
Association is transferred to owners, the working capital fund shall be
transferred to the Association for deposit in a segregated fund. The fund
shall be initially established at an amount equal to two (2) months'
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assessments on all units. The amount attributable to a particular unit will
be collected and deposited in the fund at the time of closing of Declarant's
sale of the unit, provided that when control of the project is transferred to
owners, the amounts attributable to all units which have not then closed
shall be collected. A contribution from each unit to the working capital
fund is measured by two months' assessments, but amounts paid into the
fund are not advance payments of regular assessments.
Declarant's Accountina. This working capital fund is the property of
the Association, and is not to be confused with any earnest money agreed
upon between the Declarant and buyers of units. The Declarant may not
use the Association working capital fund to defray any of its expenses,
reserve contributions or construction costs or to make up any budget
deficits while it is in control of the Association. When unsold units are
sold, however, the Declarant may reimburse itself from funds collected at a
unit closing for money it paid the Association for that unit's share of the
working capital fund.
MISCELLANEOUS
Riaht to Cure. In the event that any owner violates any covenant or
fails to perform any condition contained in this Declaration, the
Association may perform the act, remove the defect or correct the violation
upon thirty (30) days written notice to the owner. If the Association so acts
on behalf of an owner, the Association may levy an assessment against the
owner's unit for the cost of the performance to correct.
Association Acts throuah Board. The power and authority of the
Association as provided in the applicable Statutes, this Declaration,
Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations shall be vested in a Board of Directors
elected by the owners in accordance with the Bylaws of the Association.
The Association shall act through the Board of Directors and the officers
elected by the Board; accordingly, all references in this Declaration and the
Bylaws to action, consent or discretion by the Association shall mean the
Board of Directors acting for the Association, unless action by the vote of
the owners, members or mortgagees is expressly required by this
Declaration or the Bylaws.
Notices. Any notice required to be sent to any member of the
Association (or owner) under the provisions of this Declaration shall be
deemed to have been properly sent when mailed, postage prepaid, to the
last known address of such member appearing on the records of the
Association at the time of such mailing. In the case of multiple owners of a
unit, notice to anyone of such owners shall be deemed notice to all.
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Captions. The headings in this Declaration are intended for
convenience only and shall not be given any substantive effect.
Construction. In the event of an apparent conflict between this
Declaration and the Bylaws, the provisions of this Declaration shall govern.
The use of pronouns such as "his," "he" and "him" are for literary
purposes and mean whenever applicable the plural and female forms.
Not Subiect to Ordinance. This CIC is not a conversion CIC within
the meaning of Minnesota Statutes Section 515B.1-106(c), and is therefore
not subject to any ordinance of the type authorized or permitted by said
statute.
Riahts of Action. In addition to all other remedies and rights set
forth in the Act, the Association, and anyone or more aggrieved unit
owners, shall have the right of action against unit owners who fail to
comply with the provisions of this Declaration and the Bylaws or the
decisions of the Association, and one or more unit owners shall also have
such rights of action against the Association for any failure to comply with
or enforce such provisions.
Declarant's Riahts and Obliaations. The Declarant shall enjoy the
same rights and shall be deemed to have assumed the same duties with
respect to its unsold units in the CIC as any other owner, except as
modified or extended by the alternate assessment program and the special
declarant rights described in this Declaration.
Termination. The CIC may be terminated by written agreement of
unit owners of units to which at least eighty percent (80%) of the votes in
the Association are allocated, and eighty percent (80%) of the first
mortgagees of units as provided in Section 515B.2-119 of the Act.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Declarant has caused this Declaration to be executed
as of the day and year recited on the first page hereof.
, a Minnesota
corporation
By:
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _ day of ~
2003, by the_(title) ,of a Minnesota
corporation.
Notary Public
THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, Ltd.
1500 Wells Fargo Plaza
7900 Xerxes Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55337
Phone: (952) 835-3800
Fax: (952) 896-3333
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GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA
GOLDEN RIDGE DEVELOPMENT
PARKING PLAN
St. Paul Office
2335 West Highway 36
St. Paul, MN 55113
Phone: 651-636-4600
I HERE8YCERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN. SPECIFICATIO,!. OR REPORT SURvEY
WAS PREPAREO 8Y ~E .OR UNOER ~Y DIRECT SUPERVISION
AND THAf l AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER ORAwll
UNOER THE . LAwS OF THE STATE PF ~INNESOTA,
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