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AGENDA
GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular Meeting
Golden Valley City Hall, 7800 Golden Valley Road
Council Chambers
Monday, May 24,1999
7pm
I.
Approval of Minutes - May 10, 1999
II.
Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning
Applicant: City of Golden Valley
Address: 845 Meadow Lane, Golden Valley, Minnesota
Purpose: Rezone the northeast triangle from open development to light
industrial to be used as part of the Animal Humane Society campus
III. Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Review - Animal Humane
Society, Planned Unit Development (PUD) No. 84
Applicant: Animal Humane Society
Address:
845 Meadow Lane
Purpose:
Preliminary Design Plan review of PUD No. 84 which allows for
more than one structure on a lot.
IV. Informal Public Hearing -- Draft - Transportation Plan
V. Informal Public Hearing - Draft - Wastewater Plan
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VI. Reports on Meetings of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority, City
Council and Board of Zoning Appeals
VII. Other Business
A. Reschedule June 14,1999 Planning Commission Meeting
. VIII. Adjournment
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Planning Commission Guidelines for Public Input
The Planning Commission is an advisory body, created to advise the City Council on land use.
The Commission will recommend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon
the Commission's determination of whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning
Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the proposed use will, or will not, adversely
affect the surrounding neighborhood.
The Commission holds informal public hearings on land use proposals to enable you to learn,
first-hand, what such proposals are, and to permit you to ask questions and offer comments.
Your questions and comments become part of the record and will be used by the Council, along
with the Commission's recommendation, in reaching its decision.
With the completion of the informal public hearing(s) there will be a short recess before the
commission continues with the remainder of the agenda.
To aid in your understanding and to facilitate your comments and questions, the Commission
will utilize the following procedure: _
1. The Commission Chair will introduce the proposal and the recommendation from staff.
Commission members may ask questions of staff.
2. The proponent will describe the proposal and answer any questions from the
Commission.
3.
The Chair will open the public hearing, asking first for those who wish to speak to so
indicate by raising their hands. The Chair may set a time limit for individual
questions/comments if a large number of persons have indicated a desire to speak.
Spokespersons for groups will have a longer period of time for questions/comments.
4. Please give your full name and address clearly when recognized by the Chair.
Remember, your questions/comments are for the record.
5. Direct your questions/comments to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will answer
your questions.
6. No one will be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the
opportunity to speak initially. Please limit your second presentation to new information,
not rebuttal.
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At the close of the public hearing, the Commission will discuss the proposal and take
appropriate action.
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Regular Meeting of the
Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 10,1999
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,
May 10, 1999. The meeting was called to order by Chair Pentel at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were Chair Pentel and Commissioners Eck, Groger, Hoffman, Martens
and Shaffer. Commissioner McAleese was absent. Also present were Mark Grimes,
Director of Planning and Development, Beth Knoblauch, City Planner and Tammi Hall,
Recording Secretary.
Chair Pentel thanked Emilie Johnson and Warren Kapsner for their years of dedicated
service for the City. Pentel introduced new commissioners Les Eck and Jay Hoffman.
I. Approval of Minutes - April 12 and 19. 1999
Commissioner Shaffer indicated that the second paragraph on page 12 of the April 12
minutes should be changed. He stated that the first sentence should refer to Mandan
Avenue rather than Boone Avenue.
Commissioner Eck indicated there was an error in the April 12 minutes on page 14, the
second paragraph under Other Business. The second paragraph should read: "Grimes
stated that the agenda for May 10th would include workshops on the transportation plan
and the wastewater plan."
MOVED by Groger, seconded by Shaffer and motion carried unanimously to approve
the April 12 minutes with the above revisions.
MOVED by Groger, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to approve the
April 19 minutes as submitted.
II. Election of Officers
MOVED by Groger, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to elect Pentel
as Chair, Shaffer as Vice Chair and Groger as Secretary.
Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission
May 10, 1999
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III. Informal Public Hearina - Minor Subdivision
Applicant:
Howard Gilbert
Address:
6909 Olympia Street and 1525 Jersey Avenue North
Request:
The subdivision will reconfigure the existing two lots by
adjusting the location of the property line between the two lots.
Director of Planning and Development Grimes briefly reviewed the proposed minor
subdivision. He stated that the subdivision involves two lots on which there are two
homes. He indicated that the purpose of the subdivision is to move the property line
between the two parcels 10 feet to the south. Grimes stated that the existing north lot
was created in 1978 in order that Mr. Gilbert could build his home at 6909 Olympia. He
indicated that the City approved the creation of these two lots by a waiver of the platting
code. Grimes stated that in 1986 Mr. Gilbert purchased the south lot and built a new
house for his mother and sister. At this time, he discussed with the Building
Department his desire to move the property line between the two lots 10 feet to the
south. However, he did not go through the entire process necessary to formally change
the property line. Grimes stated that in 1998, Mr. Gilbert sold the house on the south .
lot to the current owners, Mr. and Mrs. Carns. Grimes indicated that the Carns have
agreed to the minor subdivision to create the new property line since it was their
understanding when they purchased the property that the proposed property line was
the official property line. Grimes stated that Mr. Gilbert is now selling his existing home
at 6909 Olympia and the new buyer (who happens to be a real estate attorney) noticed
that the legal description of the property is only 74 feet wide since the property line was
never officially changed. Mr. Gilbert now wants to go through the proper minor
subdivision procedure to move the property line. Commissioner Eck indicated that the
house on Lot 2 will be 12.8 feet from the proposed property line and asked if this meets
the setback requirements. Grimes stated that the setback requirement is 15% of the lot
width. He indicated that it was determined at the time the home was built that it met the
setback requirements.
Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Carns were in attendance. Mr. Gilbert stated that when he bought
the south lot in 1986 it was his intention to move the property line. He indicated he had
spoken with the City and completed the necessary survey of the property. He indicated
he was unaware that anything further needed to be done to change the lot line. Mr.
Gilbert stated that approval of the minor subdivision will make the property line official.
He stated that both property owners thought that the proposed line already was the
property line so nothing will change physically on the property.
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May 10, 1999
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. Chair Pentel opened the informal public hearing. There were no comments. Pentel
closed the informal public hearing.
MOVED by Shaffer, seconded by Eck and motion carried unanimously to recommend
to the City Council approval of the minor subdivision as requested.
IV. Reoorts on Meetinas of the Housina and Redevelooment Authority, City
Council and Board of Zonina Aooeals
Chair Pentel stated that she would be the Planning Commission representative at the
HRA meeting on May 11th.
V. Workshoo - Transoortation Plan and Wastewater Plan
Jeff Oliver, City Engineer and Merlin Thorne, Utility Supervisor were present for the
workshop reviews.
Grimes provided a brief background on the Wastewater Plan. He indicated that one of
the main purposes of the plan is to ensure that the City is in compliance with the
Metropolitan Sewer System.
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Commissioner Hoffman asked the reason for the recent increase in residential water
and sewer rates. Thorne responded that the City rates reflect the rates charged by the
Metropolitan Sewer System (for sewer) and the City of Minneapolis (for water). City
Planner Knoblauch stated that fees charged to the City by the Metropolitan Sewer
System have decreased but the City required additional funds for repairs in the system.
Hoffman referred to page 19, number 3 in the Wastewater Plan, regarding Trunk Sewer
Reconstruction. There was general discussion regarding reconstruction of this line in
conjunction with the Xenia Avenue extension project.
Commissioner Martens asked about replacement of sewer lines in connection with the
street repaving project. He asked if the City considers replacing lines that are old, even
if they are still functioning, when the street is torn up. City Engineer Oliver replied that
steps are taken to correct any problems in the lines when the streets are under
construction for repaving. He stated that most of the sewer line in the City is clay pipe
which will last for a hundred years if it is not damaged. However, he indicated that it is
very susceptible to damage. He stated that most of the sewer system is televised so
the City can effectively monitor and repair lines as needed. He added that the City also
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has a routine maintenance program where approximately one-third of the system is
cleaned each year.
Commissioner Eck commented that the plan indicates that the Tyrol Hills area is
running near capacity and that 70% of the volume is from St. Louis Park. Pentel
indicated that St. Louis Park is planning major development for the 1-394 and Hwy. 100
area. She asked how this would affect the system in that area. Oliver stated that when
new development occurs they are required to file applications with the Metropolitan
Sewer System. These applications are reviewed in terms of the impact throughout the
system. Grimes stated that this has been identified as a problem area for several years
and is monitored by the Metropolitan Council. Pentel asked what might be the potential
solution for the area. Thorne responded that this area consists of trunk line which is 40
or more feet deep. He indicated that the only method to alleviate the problem would be
to install a lift station at the Golden Valley/St. Louis Park border. He indicated that this
would be very expensive and would not be considered any time soon since there is not
enough new development in the area to warrant the expense.
Grimes stated that the sewer flow for the City has actually decreased. Oliver stated that
sewer flow cycles with wet and dry periods. He indicated that the decrease is also a
result of the City's maintenance and repair program. He stated that use of the televised
system allows the City to see where infiltration is occurring and immediately repair the .
situation. He stated that infiltration occurs most frequently where private lines connect
to the City line. Oliver stated that the City is aggressive with the repairs program and
this is the largest factor in the decreased sewer flow.
Pentel referred to page 7 of the plan which lists the major users. She asked how major
users are billed. Thorne responded that General Mills and Honeywell both have
sewage meters from which they are billed. He indicated that Liberty Carton is billed for
sewage usage based on the amount of water they use. Thorne indicated that residents
are billed a flat fee for sewer usage and commercial usage is generally billed per
thousand gallon of usage.
Pentel asked about the status of homes that still have private septic systems. Oliver
responded that the remaining private septic systems would be eliminated with the
Highway 100 construction project.
Pentel asked how sewer and water would be handled in the Hidden Lakes
Development on the peninsula. Oliver responded that there is a lift station in the
development. Pentel asked if there was an understanding regarding the capacity.
Oliver responded that the design was based on the maximum potential number of
homes to be developed. Grimes indicated that 10 to 12 homes is the largest number
that has been discussed. Pentel stated that currently all lines are hung under the .
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bridge. Oliver indicated that he did not recall the planned location for future lines to be
installed when development occurs. Pentel asked who maintains the lift station.
Thorne responded that the City maintains the lift station.
Commissioner Groger asked how it is determined where the sewer lines become the
responsibility of private property owners. Thorne responded that the City is responsible
for the line installed by the main line contractor. He indicated that this is generally from
the middle of the street to the property line. Groger stated that most residents do not
think of maintaining their sewer line until there is a problem. He asked if this could
potentially cause increased problems for the City as the system ages. Thorne
responded that the City tries to educate residents through periodic articles in the
newsletter. He also indicated there would be information on the City's website to
educate citizens.on sewer line maintenance. Thorne stated that when there is a
problem with a private line, the City requests that a City employee be present when the
repair contractor breaks into the pipe to ensure that the City does not pay for repairs
that are outside the City system. Thorne stated that the television equipment goes
down the main lines but does not have the capability of going into service lines. He
indicated the equipment could look up the service line approximately three feet. He
stated that some plumbers have television capabilities so they can look into residential
lines to determine the location of the problem before they begin digging.
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Grimes provided a brief background on the Transportation Plan. He stated that this
plan also ensures consistency with the Metropolitan Transit Plan. Grimes stated that
the City is unusual in th~t it has four major highways in a community of 10.5 square
miles.
Hoffman asked about construction of a road in his neighborhood which would create an
exit from an apartment building directly to Glenwood Avenue. He indicated that some
of his neighbors had mentioned this road had been proposed twenty years ago but has
never been built. Oliver responded that there is no plan to construct this road.
Knoblauch stated that, based on older maps that show this proposed road, she felt the
road was proposed prior to the time the apartment building was constructed.
Knoblauch indicated she would assume the proposed road project was abandoned at
the time the decision was made to construct the apartment building.
Pentel indicated that the Park and Ride located in the Byerly's parking lot is not shown
on the map. Grimes responded that the Byerly's location is not shown on the map
because it is not an official Park and Ride. He indicated that the Springgate shopping
center, where Byerly's is located, had an official Park and Ride location which they
recently canceled. Byerly's has an informal agreement to continue allowing their
parking area to be used by MTC riders.
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Shaffer expressed concern regarding item number 2 on page 31. This item states that
construction will be completed on Laurel Avenue as a local collector from Pennsylvania
Avenue to Winnetka Avenue. He indicated that it was his impression that it had not yet
been determined that Laurel Avenue would serve as the local collector. Oliver
responded that this is a problem area that needs to be addressed. He said this item
could be revised to maintain the verbiage regarding construction of a local collector but
with less specific language since the end solution has not yet been determined. Pentel
stated that it would be good to inform residents of this process so they are aware of the
situation and the alternatives being considered. She suggested that item number 2 be
revised to indicate that this traffic issue needs to be resolved. Oliver and Grimes
indicated they would revise the language.
Commissioner Martens asked if the designation on the map for sidewalks and trails is
the same. He indicated he would like to see a distinction between sidewalks and trails.
Martens mentioned the proposed sidewalk on Regent from Golden Valley Road to
Culver. He asked if this is something that would be discussed in the community before
it was finalized. Oliver responded that there would be community discussion before this
was constructed. He indicated that determination of the location of proposed
trails/sidewalks is based on connecting the pieces that already exist, location of parks
and schools, as well as safety considerations. He indicated "that proposed
sidewalks/trails on the map does not necessarily mean they will be built. There was .
brief discussion regarding the logical connection of trails, particularly across major
roadways such as Highway 55. There was also discussion about providing better
signage for trails. Grimes suggested that this could be discussed further when the
Commission reviews the Parks Plan.
Hoffman referred to item number 2, Peak Congestion, on page 23. He asked if this
analysis takes into account the new development occurring in Golden Hills. Oliver
responded that all traffic predictions are based on projected development.
Hoffman asked how it is determined what type of business can be located in a
particular area. He cited the example of the Volvo dealership being built on the site that
was formerly the Cactus Creek Steakhouse. Grimes responded that this business
came before the Planning Commission for approval. He stated that auto dealerships
have typically been permitted in the 1-394 corridor in the industrial zoning areas.
Knoblauch stated that one of the residents at the informal public hearing for the General
Mills project had expressed concern regarding traffic in the Boone Avenue and Highway
55 area. Oliver indicated that there are both structural and capacity concerns in this
area that will be reviewed.
Hoffman commented that he was impressed with the layout of both plans.
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Groger referred to item number 4 on page 23 regarding the reconstruction of State
Highway 100. Groger questioned the plan to leave a segment north of Duluth Street as
two lanes until 2010. Oliver responded that the City is working with MnDOT to increase
this segment to three lanes at an earlier date. Oliver stated that in the current plan the
third lane drops off at the Duluth Street exit. He stated that the third lane picks up again
as the entrance from Duluth Street connects to northbound Highway 100. He said that
the main reason MnDOT plans to delay expansion of this segment to three full lanes is
because it involves reconstruction of the bridge over Duluth Street which is fairly new.
Oliver said the City hopes to work with MnDOT to expand this segment to three full
lanes in the next two or three years. .
Pentel suggested that it may present a public safety problem to close the Thotland
Road access to Hwy. 100 before a new frontage road is in place. Oliver responded that
this will be closed early in the project because northbound traffic will be re-routed during
construction to the area where the frontage road is now located. Shaffer stated that
MnDOT has indicated they will be connecting the new frontage road early in the project.
Martens asked about the status of the sound wall on the west side of Hwy. 100 south of
Byerly's. Oliver responded that it is MnDOTs policy that they do not construct sound
walls in front of commercial buildings. He stated that the discussion on this particular
area is ongoing and no solution has been determined at this point.
Eck referred to the aviation section on page 22. He asked why the Channel 11 heliport
was not listed. Oliver responded that the heliport is no longer located at Channel 11
due to the construction of the General Mills facility next to Channel 11. Grimes
indicated that helicopters are not permitted to land on this property.
VI. Other Business
Knoblauch distributed a copy of the final land use plan map. She asked about
Commission members who had not yet responded whether they would be attending the
housing meeting on Thursday, May 13. Groger and Hoffman both indicated they
planned to attend.
VII. Adiournment
Chair Pentel adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
Richard Groger, Secretary
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
May 19, 1999
Planning Commission
Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning of a Portion of Lot 4, Block
1, North Wirth Parkway 4th Addition - City of Golden Valley,
Applicant
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The Animal Humane Society (AHS) is requesting a Planned Unit Development
(PUD) in order to allow for the expansion of their building at 845 Meadow Lane
North. The site is about 5.6 acres in area. AHS recently purchased from the
Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) about 2.4 acres that
is adjacent to their site to the north and east. (This 2.4 acres is included in the 5.6
acre site.) This 2.4 acres is currently zoned both Light Industrial and Open
Development. The Open Development portion is the east 1-acre that is the former
railroad right-of-way. (Railroad right-of-way in Golden Valley had been zoned
Open Development.) In order to allow this property to be used by the AHS, this
Open Development property m~st be rezoned to Light Industrial. The staff has
determined that the Light Industrial zoning district is consistent with the uses at
the AHS.
All the property currently owned by the AHS (including the property purchased
from the HRA) is guided on the new Comprehensive Plan map as Light Industrial.
Changing the zoning map for this triangle area that is now zoned Open
Development would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan map.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the east portion of Lot 4 Block 1, North Wirth Parkway 4th
Addition, that is now zoned Open Development be rezoned to Light Industrial.
This proposed zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for the area and
will allow for the development of the property by the AHS. When this property
was purchased by the HRA in the late 1980's, this property was still used as
railroad right-of-way.
Attachments:
· Location Map
· Portion of Zoning Map
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
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RE:
May 19, 1999
Planning Commission
Mark W. Grimes
Director of Planning and Development
Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan Review for
Animal Humane Society, Planned United Development (P.U.D.)
No. 84 - 845 Meadow Lane North -Animal Humane Society,
Applicant
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BACKGROUND
The Animal Humane Society (AHS) has been located in Golden Valley since the
1930's. The main building was built in the early 1960's. Since the main building
was constructed, improvements have been made to the building to meet the
expanding needs for the humane treatment of animals in the metro area and
state. They are now ready again to add to the existing building to better serve the
public. In order to expand on the site, the AHS must apply for a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) because the property will have more than one building and
use on the site. The expansion will include a 29,000 sq.ft. building addition to the
north side of the existing building. This addition will be on two levels. The new
space will be used for a variety of uses including additional holding spaces for
cats and dogs, a spay/neuter clinic, training and classroom space, garage space,
crematorium, storage, staff locker rooms and additional office space. AHS will
also be constructing a 5,600 sq.ft. storage building to the north of the main
building and just south of the railroad tracks. They are also proposing a memorial
garden on the northeast part of the site. Additional parking will also be added on
the site.
The site is approximately 5.6 acres in area which includes 2.4 acres that the AHS
bought from the Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
The sale was approved by the HRA with the understanding that. the AHS would
improve the site as is now proposed.
The AHS property is currently zoned Light Industrial, Open Development and
Radio and Television. The Open Development portion is the triangular section
where the memorial garden is proposed. This Open Development portion is
proposed to be rezoned to Light Industrial in order that the property, utilized for
humane society purposes, has the same zoning. As long as the cell tower
remains on the site, the zoning of that small parcel will remain Radio and
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Television. (This rezoning matter is to be considered by the Planning Commission
at the same meeting as the preliminary design plan for the PUD is considered.) In
terms of the Comprehensive Plan Map, the entire site is designated for Light
Industrial uses. Staff has determined that the light industrial zoning is appropriate
for the AHS.
As stated above, this expansion may only occur if a PUD permit is granted for the
site. This permit will allow the AHS to have two buildings on the 5.6-acre site
along with the cell tower lease area. As part of the PUD process, the entire 5.6-
acre site will be replatted into one lot. Currently, there are numerous lots
comprising the site.
The PUD process will allow the addition to be constructed and establish the exact
requirements under which the development will be built and operated. There are
two stages of approval for all PUD approvals. This is the first, or the preliminary
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 stage. Preliminary Plan approval
doesn't guarantee that a proposal will become reality. It gives an applicant some
assurance of being on the right track and some guidance in how to proceed. In
the case of the Planning Commission, in particular, the limitation of Preliminary
Plan approval is clearly laid out. CC Sec. 11.55, Subd. 60 provides that:
"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 planned by the applicant so
as to conform the application or recommend approval subject to
certain conditions or modifications. "
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SUMMARY OF PROPOSAL
The proposed additional development is indicated on the attached site plans and
the written material that is attached and prepared by AHS. They indicate that
there will be no immediate increase in traffic to and from the site due to the
additions. The total number of employees will be 77 after the new addition is
done.
The site plan does show an improved access around the entire building with the
construction of a ring road. Currently, one cannot drive around the entire building.
The City will be considering, in the near future, a request by AHS to vacate
Sunnyridge Lane. City staff will be recommending in favor of this vacation if
easements are kept for utility purposes. This would allow AHS to add land to their
campus and provide better security to the site. (In the past, Sunnyridge Lane has
been used for parking areas by sunbathers on Twin Lake.) This vacation will
probably be considered by the City Council prior to General Plan approval.
The northeast triangle will be used for a Memorial Park. My understanding is that
this will not be built right away. It eventually could include a walking trail with
benches, lighting and pond stations for prayer and reflection. They would also
like to build a columbarium with small precast burial niches for the ashes of
beloved pets.
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The approximate 4,000 sq.ft. cell tower location will remain on the site. This
property is owned by AHS with the understanding that the HRA has the right to
lease the property for cell tower purposes. The right by the HRA to lease the site
would end if for a period of two ye"ars the site were not used for an active tower
site. The cell tower is fenced and access to the tower is from the AHS driveway.
Both the AHS and cell tower company have agreed to this arrangement. The cell
tower site will be a permitted use in the PUO permit.
ELIGIBILITY OF APPLICATION
PUO's are regulated under City Code Section 11.55. Four subdivisions of that
section come into play when screening PUO applications. Each is discussed
below in relation to the AHS application. After considering the AHS development
in view of all four subdivisions, staff found that the proposal is eligible as a PUO
and may enter the Preliminary Plan stage of application.
PUD Definition
PUO's are defined in CC Sec. 11.55, Subd. 2. This proposal clearly meets the
terms of Subd. 2.A.2, which allows developments with two or more principal
structures on one parcel of land.
PUD Puroose and Intent
Applications must also meet the general purpose and intent for PUO's as outline
in CC Sec. 11.55, Subd. 1. According to Subd. 1. the PUO 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."
The type of development proposed by the AHS would be difficult or impossible to
do with standard zoning due to the nature of the use, overall size and shape of
the parcel and limited access to the site from Meadow Lane.
Standards and Criteria for PUD's
City Code establishes basis criteria for different types of PUO's. Office and
Industrial PUO's are discussed in CC Section 11.55, Subd. 5C
There are eight items covered under the basic standard for Industrial and Office
PUO's. Staff believes that it can be demonstrated that the proposed development
meets these requirements. The items are listed as follows:
1. All industrial PUO's must have no less than 100 feet of frontage on a public
street. In this case. the AHS has well over 500 feet of frontage on Sunnyridge
Lane and Meadow Lane. (France Avenue was vacated over 20 years ago.
The old right-of-way is now owned by the AHS and the Minneapolis Park
Board.) After Sunnyridge Lane is vacated. there will still remain over 100 feet
of frontage at the end of the Meadow Lane cul-de-sac.
2. City sewer and water currently serve the development.
3. The surface drainage system shall be constructed according to a plan
approved by the City Engineer. Attached is a copy of a memo from City
Engineer Jeff Oliver regarding drainage and utility issues for the site. The
memo states that the drainage from the entire site must be directed to the
regional pond to the west. This appears to be feasible. Prior to approval of the
General Plan of Oevelopment, the grading and drainage plans will have to be
revised to meet the requirements of the Engineer.
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4. The entire site shall be utilized as a PUD. In this case, the entire site will be
under one PUD.
5. The off-street parking spaces will be painted on the surface as per a plan. This
will be done as part of this development. Currently all space at the AHS are
striped.
6. Provisions shall be made for off-street loading to service the business.
Adequate loading docks are indicated on the plan for the drop-off of animals
and other goods to the site.
7. Private roadways within the project shall be constructed according to a plan
approved by the City Engineer as to type and location. The City Engineer has
reviewed the proposed site plan and finds it acceptable. The Fire Marshall
has also reviewed the plan. There will have to be fire lane signs placed along
the driveways as he requests.
8. Landscaping shall be provided according to a plan approved by the Council in
accordance to City landscape standards. AHS has not submitted a
preliminary landscape plan with the submittals. They will be required to submit
such a plan with the General Plan of Development and to the Building Board
of Review. They indicate in their written materials that there are many trees
on the site, many of which will remain. They will be doing the memorial park at
a later date so that area will be left natural or have minimal new landscaping.
Comcleteness of Acclication Packet
The final screening of any PUD proposal for eligibility purposes is based on the
completeness of the application packet. In this case, the staff has determined
that the information that has been submitted is suitably complete. .
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PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
The types of issues that come up in connection with PUD applications can vary
based on the PUD type and on specific characteristics of the PUD. Staff will
highlight various issues for consideration by the Commission:
Zonina
The site currently has three zoning districts over the 5.6 acres. The majority of
the property is zoned Light Industrial. This district appears to be the one most
compatible with an animal humane society building. Due to the cell tower site,
(which is on about 4,000 sq.ft.) that was leased to a cell tower company by the
HRA when it was owned by the HRA, this small leased area is zoned Radio and
Television. The triangle area which is at the northeast end of the site is zoned
Open Development. This property is proposed to be rezoned to Light Industrial.
The cell tower site is now owned by the AHS but the HRA has kept the right to
lease that property for a cell tower. The cell tower site will remain a permitted use
in the PUD permit.
The City's new Comprehensive Plan map indicates that the entire site is
designated Light Industrial.
The Light Industrial zoning district states that buildings shall not be more than 45
feet in height. All AHS buildings are two stories or less.
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AHS indicates a total of 161 parking spaces on the proposed Site Plan (including
10 spaces in the garage). The Code requires there be 211 spaces. In order to
meet this parking demand, AHS would like to indicate 50 or more spaces as
"proof of parking" as shown on the Proof of Parking Plan. The proof of parking
spaces would be built if and when the spaces were needed as determined solely
by the City of Golden Valley. This would mean that the memorial garden would
have to be moved or eliminated if a parking problem arose in the future.
AHS is comfortable with the 161 spaces. They have 77 employees so there are
over 80 spaces for visitors. During the weekends and evenings when they have
the highest parking demand, some of the employees are gone and they are
allowed to use the parking at the adjacent businesses. This is a parking
arrangement that the AHS has had for years.
It appears that the proposal meets all the setback requirements for the Light
Industrial Zoning District as indicated on the proposed Site Plan. The only
exception would be from Sunnyridge Lane where the building is within 16 feet.
However, it is the intention of AHS to ask that that street be vacated. If this were
done, that side of the building would meet setback requirements.
Access to the site is from Meadow Lane only. This access seems to be more
than adequate. Meadow Lane does have a traffic control at the intersection of
TH55. Although there will be some additional trips with the addition, the existing
street system has adequate capacity. Also, many of the trips are in non-peak
hours.
Enaineerina and Construction Issues
As indicated in the Engineering memo dated May 19, 1999, AHS will be required
to comply with the Bassett Creek Water Management Organization's Water
Quality Policy. They will also be required to submit grading, drainage and erosion
control plans as part of the overall construction. Other requirements of the City
Engineer will become a part of the recommendation for approval.
Trail and Park Issues
At this time, staff is not prepared to make a recommendation regarding park
dedication for this development. This decision will have to be made prior to
approval of the final plat.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for the AHS, PUD No;
84. The PUD will allow AHS to add to their existing site in a responsible manner
and expand and improve its services to the public in a time of growing demand.
There appears to be adequate parking for the new additions along with good
access and circulation. Overall, the proposed use of the property for the AHS is
consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan and the City's Zoning Code,
assuming the triangle parcel is rezoned to Light Industrial. Staff is recommending
the following conditions:
1. All recommendations of the memo from Jeff Oliver, City Engineer, to Mark
Grimes, Planning Director, dated May 19, 1999 shall become a part of this
approval.
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2. The memo to Mark Grimes from Gary Johnson, Building Official, dated May
12, 1999 shall become part of this approval.
3. The memo to Mark Grimes from Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal, dated
May 13, 1999 shall become part of this approval.
4. Up to 50 parking spaces may be "proof of parking". These spaces shall be
constructed when the Director of Planning and Development deems they are
necessary to meet increased parking demand on the site.
5. A detailed landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the General Plan of
Development.
6. After the General Plan of development is approved, AHS will be required to
submit a plat of the property which shall show all necessary utility easements
as required by the City Engineer.
7. No building shall be more than two stories in height.
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Attachments:
· Location Map
· Letter to Mark Grimes from Mjorud Architecture, dated May 3, 1999
· Memo to Mark Grimes from City Engineer Jeff Oliver dated May 19, 1999
· Memo to Mark Grimes from Building Official Gary Johnson dated May 12,
1999
· Memo to Golden Valley Planning Commission from Deputy Fire Marshal Ed
Anderson dated May 13, 1999
. Oversized plans
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MJORUD ARCHITECTURE
12400 12th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441-4612
612/544-3871
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May 3, 1999
Mr. Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
City of Golden Valley
845 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
Re: Preliminary Plat Application and
Planned Unit Development Application - Preliminary Design Plan
For the Animal Humane Society
Dear Mr. Grimes,
The Animal Humane Society (AHS) respectfully requests that the City of Golden Valley
consider their Preliminary Plat Application together with their Planned Unit Development
Application for the Preliminary Design Plan. The following individuals and firms
participated in the preparation of this submittal.
Owner.
ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY
Alan T. Stensrud, Executive Director - extension 124
. Rick Riley, Director of Facilities & Grounds - extension 135
845 Meadow Lane North
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
612 522-4325
612 522-0933 (fax)
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Architect MJORUD ARCHITECTURE
AI Mjorud, Architect
Dan Gallagher, Architect
Mike Lally, Chief CAD Drafter
12400 12th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Landscape Architect: ABERG LANDSCAPING
Victoria Aberg .
3175 County Road 24
Long Lake, MN 55356
CMI Engineer. ROGER A. ANDERSON & ASSOC
Roger Anderson, CMI Engineer
Troy Gamble, Senior Engineer
Tom Hesselroth, Engineering Technician
Mark Jaster, Project Engineer
7415 Wayzata Boulevard
Sl Louis Park, MN 55416
612 544-3871
612 545-4354 (fax)
612 449-6467
612 449-6467 (fax)
612 546-7035
612 546-0885 (fax)
Structural Engineer:
ELLERBE BECKET
Mark Douma (000 ma), Dept Head
Dorance J. Thorn, Project Manager
Mike Gustafson, Structural Engineer
800 laSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2014
612 376-2000
612 376-2122
612 376-1872
612 376-1856
612 376-1852 (fax)
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AHS Application to City of Golden Valley
Dated: May 3, 1999
Page No.2
Mechanical Engineer: FOLLEST AD & BARRETT
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Bruce E. Follestad
Sexton Building, Suite 670
529 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
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612 333-4341
612 344-1115 (fax)
Electrical Engineer: FOLLEST AD & BARRETT
ASSOCIATES, INC.
Bob M. Barrett
Sexton Building, Suite 670
529 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415
612 333-4341
612 344-1115 (fax)
Surveyor: SUNDE LAND SURVEYING, LLC.
Scott Soukup R.LS.
9001 East Bloomington Freeway
Bloomington, MN 55420-3435
612 881-2455
612 888-9526 (fax)
Geotechnical AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING, INC.
Engineer: Steve Koenes, Principal Engineer
550 Cleveland Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55114
Construction Manager RJM CONSTRUCTION
Mr. Robert Jossart, Project Manager
Renee Fitzgerald, Project Coordinator
3531 Nevada Avenue North #200
Minneapolis, MN 55427-2157
612 659-9001
612 650-1379 (fax)
612 971-0575 .
612 971-0399 (fax)
SECTION 12.11 NECESSARY DATA FOR PREUMINARY PLAT.
All of the necessary data for the preliminary plat is shown on the drawings as led by
Sunde Land Surveying. Sunde Land Surveying completed most of the work for the City
of Golden Valley and the Architect recommended to AHS that this firm complete the
survey work and prepare the necessary data for preliminary plat. Each specific item of
the requirements has been addressed on the drawings.
Mary Dold stated informed the Design Team that no filing fee was necessary at this time.
A. STATEMENT OF PROPOSED USE OF lOTS
Since its beginning in 1891 the Animal Humane Society has provided programs and
services to insure the humane treatment of all animals. This mission continues as
the AHS expands its services to provide the following in the new building areas:
1. Additional holding areas to shelter dogs and cats.
2. A statewide Humane Investigation Department. .
AHS Application to City of Golden Valley
Dated: May 3, 1999
Page No.3
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3. A Spay Neuter Clinic for animals to be adopted from the AHS.
4. A Dog Obed1ence Training and Puppy Day Care Center (Multi-Purpose
Room).
5. Additional garage space to hold the AHS vehicles.
6. A Crematorium as legal offsite burial is being phased out. The space now
designated as a crematorium will provide for an environmentally safe
means of disposal.
7. New Education Classroom for the children coming to visit the Shelter.
8. Additional Storage for the many programs offered throughout the year.
9. A new Volunteer Center.
10. Staff Locker Rooms.
11. Additional office space.
We expect no immediate increase in traffic. Traffic within the property will be
dispersed and the new ring road provides better access for emergency vehicles.
There are no known fire hazards. There is no substantial increase in population that
would cause congestion.
B. PROPOSED RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS.
There are no known restrictive covenants and no restrictive covenants are proposed.
C. ZONING CHANGES CONTEMPLATED.
AHS proposes to change the "Open Development Zoning Districf' to a "Light
Industrial Zoning Districf' to make the entire parcel contiguous with respect to zoning.
Refer to the Architectural Site Plan showing areas now zoned "Open Developmenf'
and "Light Industrial".
MEETING WITH STAFF
The Owner and the Architect met with Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and
Development, Gary F. Johnson, Building Inspector / Plans Examiner and Ed Anderson,
Deputy Fire Marshal on February 17, 1999 in order to prepare for this submittal. A copy
of a Memorandum from this meeting is attached to this document.
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AHS Application to City of Golden Valley
Dated: May 3, 1999
Page No.4
If the City of Golden Valley requires any additional information from the Owner,
Architect or Consultants, please allow us the opportunity to provide this for you.
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Sincerely,
MJORUD ARCHITECTURE
AM/vip
Attachment: Copy of Memo No.3, dated February 17,1999.
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12400 12th Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55441-4612
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612/544-3871
February 17, 1999
MEMO NO.3
ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY
845 Meadow Lane North
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
North Development for
Animal Humane Society
845 Meadow Lane North
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
97105
Preliminary Code and Ordinance Review
Animal Humane Society (AHS)
Alan Stensrud
City of Golden Valley
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Gary F. Johnson, Building Inspector / Plans Examiner
Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marshal
Mjorud Architecture
AI Mjorud
A preliminary meeting was held at the City Hall in the Lower Level Conference Room for
the purpose of determining the Projects conformance to the Building Code and City of
Golden Valley Ordinances.
Planning Issues - Planned Unit Development (PUD) Submittal:
1. The following submittals will be needed for the first meeting with the Planning
Commission for consideration of a Planned Unit Development (PUD):
a. Site Plan. The Site Plan must show all existing structures, trees and amenities
as well as all proposed new development.
b. Landscape Plan. The existing site does have quite a few trees and the
Landscape Plan may become minimal if existing trees qualify as meeting the
Landscape Ordinance. It is the intention of AHS to develop the Memorial
Garden at a later date. Grass and a few trees may suffice for now in this
garden area.
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Animal Humane Society
North Development
Memo No.3
Page 2
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c. Building Exterior Elevations. The exterior of the building is an essential part
of the submittal to the Planning Commission and the Building Board of Review.
It must also show roof screening of all rooftop mechanical equipment.
d. Site Lighting Plan. The City is concerned about an adequate amount of
artificial light for the building and parking, that would not trespass off the AHS
property. All street and sidewalk lighting should be "down light".
e. Memorial Park. Mr. Stensrud explained that this area would be a place of
respect, reverence and contemplation. It could eventually contain a granite
columbarium with small precast burial niches for the ashes. A walking trail first
set down in white limestone would eventually become covered with engraved
memorial pavers donated by patrons. Initially the landscaping would be
minimal, later to be developed with benches, pathway lighting, ponds and
stations for prayer and reflection.
f. Grading plan. The grading plan, should show storm water run-off via contour
lines. It should show catch basins, curbs etc. directing the run-off water to the
City's Holding Pond. .
g. Holding Pond. Mark Grimes said that he didn't think there would be a need .
for an on site NURP pond as AHS can use the existing holding pond? Mark
Grimes will check and notify AHS if this is a problem.
h. Survey:
· Comprehensive Survey showing existing AHS buildings,
boundaries, topography, utilities, parking, sidewalks,
landscaping, etc.
· Preliminary Plat. Sunde Land Surveying will know how to
handle this procedure.
· Final Plat. Upon approval of the Preliminary Plat, Sunde Land
Surveying will prepare the final Plat.
2. In the Private Development Agreement between the City of Golden Valley HRA and
AHS, it was suggested that AHS obtain a soil analysis to determine the structural
capabilities and presence of hazardous substances below grade.
a. A Phase One Environmental Assessment (ESA) was completed by AHS.
b. Preliminary soil borings and geotechnical report was also completed by AHS.
3. Earlier the City of Golden Valley quoted the fees for PUD at approximately $600.00
and Mark Grimes confirmed this estimate. .
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Animal Humane Society
North Development
Memo No.3
Page 3
4. Upon approval of the Preliminary Plan and General Plan by City Council, the project
will then be submitted to the Building Board of Review for consideration.
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Code Issues
1. The City of Golden Valley uses the1997 UBC with the1998 SBC Amendments.
2. The Architect suggested a Building Classification, noting the omission of "Type IV-
Hr due to the change in structure type planned for the new addition.
3. There is an existing Post Indicator Valve (PIV) and two fire hydrants. The Engineer
is directed to follow the 1 50-foot rule to spot additional fire hydrants, placing them a
minimum of 40 feet from any building.
5. Facilities for persons with disabilities:
a. Three additional accessible parking spaces were proposed - one van accessible.
AHS was directed to recalculate the entire lot including the parking within the
garage.
b. AHS is intending to use power assisted Entrance door for accessibility. The
Building Official said that they could be either sliding or swinging doors as long
as the swinging doors swung out and the sliding doors were break-a-way type.
c. One 34" high counter at the reception area is all that will be required to meet the
needs of the persons with disabilities.
d. Two accessible electric water coolers must be placed on each level.
e. Provide fully accessible toilet facilities on both levels:
· Allow for 60" circle.
· Provide 34" high vanity tops.
· If included, ac6essible 36" x 36" showers would be installed.
· Show 17" to lip of one urinal.
· Accessible toilet stalls - 66" clear of water closet too far wall if door swings in.
6. Mechanical and Electrical:
a. Provide ships ladder access to upper roof for servicing mechanical and electrical
items.
b. Provide roof screening of mechanical on roof.
7. Exiting:
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Animal Humane Society
North Development
Memo No.3
Page 4
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a. The coiling fire-rated door in the main Corridor of the Upper Level was not
preferred by the Fire Marshal as it may interfere with the pulling of fire hose
through the opening. He suggested that AHS consider a Won Door.
b. Provide two exits out of Multi-Purpose Room (Dog Obedience Room).
c. Delete coat area within Corridor, as this is a fire hazard.
d. Provide one-hour fire rating in all Corridor partitions.
e. Provide exit lights, strobes, emergency lights, fire-alarm system and battery
power source. Upgrading not needed in "B" Occupancies except for existing
elevators?
f. Distance to exit - 250 feet in buildings equipped with automatic sprinklers
throughout.
8. The Architect was concerned about the sleeping areas planned as this time and
classification as residential - The Architect was advised to hard Wire the smoke
detection system in these areas.
9. An exterior trash / recycling enclosure is required.
10. Gary Johnson ruled that wherever remodeling is planned, the new construction
must meet Code. Existing non-conforming construction can be left in tact if not
disturbed by new construction.
11. Generally the Planner, the Building Official and the Fire Marshal approved the
preliminary plans subject to their final review at the completion of the Construction
Documents.
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Distribution: Alan Stensrud (2)
RJM Construction
Roger A. Anderson & Assoc.
Files (2)
Follestad & Barrett Assoc.
Ellerbe Beckett
Victoria Aberg
Enclosure: Code Classification
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Animal Humane Society
845 Meadow Lane North
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55422
CODE CLASSIFICATION
Date: February 17, 1999
THIS BUILDING IS CONSTRUCTED UNDER THE 1997 UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE AND IS CLASSIFIED AS FOLLOWS:
A. OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION:
DOG OBEDIENCE AUDITORIUM
ANIMAL HOSPITAL, KENNELS, POUNDS
EDUCATION CLASSROOM
GROUP A, DIVISION 3
GROUP B
GROUP B
NO OCCUPANCY SEPARATION BETWEEN GROUP B & GROUP A, DIVISION 3
EXIT DEVICES REQUIRED ON ALL EXITS DUE TO GROUP A, DIVISION 3
B. TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION:
TYPE II-ONE-HOUR (SPRINKLER ED)
C. LOCATION ON PROPERTY:
OVER 60' ON ALL SIDES
D. ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA:
UNLIMITED DUE TO 60' ON ALL SIDES, NOT OVER 2 STORIES AND FULLY SPRINKLERED.
Existing Building
New Building Addition
49,000 sf
29,000 sf
Total of Main Building Area
78,000 sf + Storage Building of 5,000 sf
E. HEIGHT AND NUMBER OF STORIES:
TWO STORY, 31' IN HEIGHT @ FASCIA.
E.
OCCUPANT LOAD:
Exiting building 449 + 32 new lower level
Multi-Purpose Room @ 15 sf per occupant (posted)
Classroom @ 20 sf per occupant (posted)
Office areas @ 100 sf per occupant
Clinic @ 100 sf per occupant
Garage @ 200 sf per occupant
Storage, Mech I Elec @ 300 sf per occupant
Locker rooms, calculated @ 50 sf per occupant
All other areas, calculated @ 100 sf per occupant
TOTAL
481
129
45
74
25
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18
20
21
NEW EXIT LOAD
32
129
45
74
25
22
18
20
21
OCCUPANT LOAD
386 New
835 Total
386 new occupants x 0.2 = 77.2 inches (four doors provided)
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MEMORANDUM
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May 19, 1999
Mark Grimes, Director of Planni~ Development
Jeff Oliver, PE, City Engineertftl/
Preliminary Design Plan for Animal Humane Society
Planned Unit Development
Engineering staff has reviewed the proposed plans for the Animal Humane Society
Planned Unit Development (PUD). This PUD is located in the North Wirth
Redevelopment Area on Meadow Lane North and is bounded by Theodore Wirth Park
on the north and east.
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Streets:
1) Sunnyridge Lane, which is on the east side of the. site, is an existing city street that
serves solely as the driveway to this property. There is also existing sanitary sewer,
storm sewer and watermain within this right-of-way. Because the street provides
limited access, and the utility needs can be accommodated with drainage and utility
easements, it is possible to vacate Sunnyridge Lane as part of this PUD process.
2) The developer will need to provide legal descriptions of the proposed street
vacation, and the proposed easement dedication, to the City for review. Upon
review, the City will prepare the documents required for these actions.
Storm Water Manaaement:
1) The proposed development is classified as an institutional expansion by the Bassett
Creek Water Management Commission (BCWMC). In addition, because the area
being disturbed exceeds 0.5 acres (2.41 acres), the project will be subject to the
BCWMC Water Quality Policy. Following approval of the Grading, Drainage and
Erosion Control Plan by staff, the plans can be forwarded to the Commission for
consideration. No earth disturbing activities are to begin until the Commission has
approved the plans.
2) Storm water runoff from the existing Humane Society site flows to the north and
west, where it is collected by storm sewer. This existing storm sewer discharges
into a City storm sewer that flows to the north, and eventually into Bassett Creek.
Therefore, runoff from the existing site does not receive any water quality treatment
or rate control prior to discharge into Bassett Creek. However, the adjacent storm
water pond was designed to accommodate the rate control and water quality
requirements from this site. In order to meet the water quality and rate control
requirements of the City and BCWMC, the existing storm sewer must be revised to
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discharge into the pond. The plans for the revisions to the storm sewer system must
be submitted with the General Plan for review and comment.
3) The developer's engineer will need to provide all calculations regarding storm water
management on this site as part of the plan submittal. .
4) The standard detail plate for gravel construction entrances must be revised to
include a one-foot high berm with 4:1 slopes. In addition, the location of all gravel
construction entrances. must be shown on the plan.
5) All existing and proposed storm sewers must be shown on the Grading. Drainage
and Erosion Control Plan.
6) The location of all storm sewer inlet protection must be clearly shown on the grading
plan.
7) The OHWL and 100 HWL must be shown for the storm water pond adjacent to this
site.
8) Because the application for this PUD was received prior to the adoption of the
erosion control ordinance, no city grading permit is required. However, all of the
requirements of the ordinance are being met through the BCWMC Water Quality
Policy.
9) Due to the date of application this development this development is not subject to
the recently adopted ~ree preservation ordinance.
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Utilities:
1) As required by City Code, all watermains, except the service leads, must be covered
by drainage and utility easements. These easements must be 20 feet wide, be
centered over the pipe and extend 10 feet beyond hydrants.
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2) City permits will be required for the connection to the city sanitary sewer, storm
sewer and watermain systems.
Recommendations:
Based upon the above discussion, staff recommends approval of the Preliminary
Design Plan for the Animal Humane Society Planned Unit Development subject to the
comments contained in this review, which must be resolved prior to forwarding the
proposed PUD for General Plan approval. These issues are summarized as follows:
1) Submittal of legal descriptions for the vacation of Sunnyridge Lane and the proposed
drainage and utility easements over the right-of-way to be vacated.
2) Revision of the Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plans to address the erosion
control items discussed, and to incorporate the revisions to the storm sewer system
to meet rate control and water quality requirements.
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3) Including the required drainage and utility easements over the proposed watermains
on the final plat.
Please feel free to call me if you have any questions.
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Jeannine Clancy, Director of Public Works
Mark Kuhnly, Chief of Fire and Inspections
Gary Johnson, Building Official
AI Lundstrom, Environmental Technician
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DATE:
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May 12, 1999
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
Gary F. Johnson, Building Official
. Preliminary Review of Plans of the Addition at the
Animal Humane Society at 845 Meadow Lane North.
.:. Addition must be built to the '98 MUFC, '98 MUBC, '91 UMC,
'98 MPC, '96 National Electrical Code. and Chapter 1341 for the
'99 MN Accessibility Code.
.:. Plans must be submitted to the Metropolitan Waste Commission to
determine the SAC units before issuance of the building permit.
.:. The plumbing plans must be submitted to the Minnesota Health
Department for review before a Golden Valley plumbing permit can be
issued.
.:. Must apply to the Building Board of Review (BBR) before a building
permit can be issued.
.:. Signage shall be in accordance to the City Code.
.:. A list of special inspections and the landscape bond as determined be the
BBR must be submitted before a building permit can be issued.
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.:. Submit a current code analysis before a plan review can begin. Include a
plumbing fixture count with handicap requirements.
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City Hall
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley. MN 55427-4588
(612) 593-8000
FAX (612)593-8109
TOO (612) 593-3998
Mayor and Council
593-8006
City Manager
593.8002
Public Safety
Police 593-8079
Fire 593-8080
Fax 593-8098
Public Works
593-8030
.nspecrions
593-8090
Motor Vehicle
593-8101
Planning and Zoning
593-8095
Finance
593-8013
Asscmng
593-8020
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Park and Recreation
200 Brookview Parkway
Golden Valley, MN 55426-1364
(612) 512-2345
FAX (612) 512-2344
TOO (612) 593.3998
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DATE:
May 13, 1999
TO:
Golden Valley Planning Department
Ed Anderson, Deputy Fire Marsha 01
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Preliminary Plan Review
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Listed below are the preliminary plan review comments for the Animal
Humane Society located at 845 Meadow Lane North.
1)
Provide a fire hydrant located in the rear of the new addition near the
storage garage. The fire hydrant will be installed in accordance with
the City requirement.
2)
A (PIV) post control valve will be required for the sprinkler system for
the storage garage.
3)
Provide an automatic fire sprinkler system for the storage garage
building.
4)
Provide fire department access roads during the construction. Access
roads shall be constructed to support the imposed loads of fire
apparatus and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-
weather driving capabilities.
Fire department access roads will be p~sted "No Parking-Fire Lane".
Signage and stationary posts will be installed in accordance with fire
department standards.
Vacating of Sunny Ridge Avenue will be posted "No Parking Fire
Lane" on both sides. Also "No Parking Fire Lane" signage shall be
installed on the west side of France A venue.
7)
The fire sprinkler system in the existing building should be re-elevated
for the expansion of the new addition. Please submit information to
the Fire Prevention Division for the proper water demand.
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8) ,The storage, use and handling of all compress/medical gas systems
shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code.
9) Provide a fire department lock box for the garage/storage building.
The installation of the lock box shall be in accordance with the fire
department requirements.
10) All sprinkler control valves and post indicator valves shall be
supervised electronically and monitored by a central station.
If you have any questions please contact me at 593-8065.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
May 19,1999
Golden Valley Planning Commission
Mary Dold, Planning Assistant
Informal Public Hearing Items
Informal public hearing items IV and V are on the Transportation and
Wastewater Plans which you reviewed at a workshop on May 10. I will
assume that you have retained your copies of these plans and will bring
them to Monday night's m,eeting. If for some reason you cannot find your
plans, please call me at 593-8095 and I will deliver a set to you.
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MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
RE:
May 19, 1999
Golden Valley Planning Commission
Mary Dold, Planning Assistant
Reschedule June 14,1999 Planning Commission Meeting
The City Council rescheduled its Tuesday, June 15 meeting to Monday,
June 14. The Council will be attending the League of Minnesota Cities
Conference in Rochester beginning Tuesday, June 15.
June 14 is the second Monday of the month, when the Planning
Commission is scheduled to meet. At this time there are no plans to be
reviewed that night. Submittal deadline for the June 14 meeting is May
24. The Planning Commission should set a meeting date in case a
meeting is needed.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTRODUCTION
Dermitions
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INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS
Functional Classification
Roads
Principal Arterials
Minor Arterials
Collectors
Mass Transit
Ride Share
Railroads
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AVIATION
ISSUES AND NEEDS
TRANSPORTATION GOAL
POLICIES
PLAN AND PROGRAM
Plan
Program
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TABLES AND FIGURES
Table 1:
Table 2:
Table 3:
Table 4:
Table 5:
Table 6:
Table 7:
Table 8:
Functional Classification of the Transportation System
Roads & Highways, Trails & Sidewalks, Railroads
Historic and Forecasts of Traffic Volumeli 1988 - 2020
Park and Ride Sites 1998
Railroad Crossings 1998
Railroad Intersection Traffic Volumeli and Train Accidents
Number of Households Forecast for years 1998-2020 by
Traffic Assignment Zone
Population Forecast for years 1998-2020 by
Traffic Assignment Zone
Employment Forecast for years 1998-2020 by
Traffic Assignment Zone
Context and Principal Arterials
1997 Traffic Volumeli
Structureli 200 Feet or Higher Above the Ground
Metropolitan Highway System Invelitment Prioritieli
Forecast of Traffic Volumeli 2020
Transportation Assignment Zones
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EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
Golden Valley has a concentration of people, jobs and
transportation facilities. By 2020, the City will have over 9,200
households, a population of 23,000, and it will be the workplace
for 35,000 people. Transportation facilities are concentrated
and diverse. The system includes trails, sidewalks, mass transit,
HOV lanes, a transit hub, park and ride lots, collector streets,
arterials, expressways, freeways, and railroads.
The size and value of the transportation system is greater than
any other public facility in Golden Valley. Maintaining and
improving the safety, capacity and aesthetics are major
challenges. Preventing or minimizing any further fragmentation
of the community and/or neighborhoods is another challenge. A
third challenge is in residential neighborhoods - reduce traffic
speed and volume by minimizing cut-through or non-local trips.
These challenges led to the formation of a transportation goal.
The transportation goal is:
Achieve a transportation system which is balanced, safe,
efficient, aesthetically pleasing and which protects
neighborhoods.
The City's transportation plan addresses this goal and the
challenges. The plan places emphasis on cooperating with
Mn/DOT in upgrading State Highway 100, improving State
Highway 55 and creating a more civic-like image, expanding the
trail and pedestrian-bike system, completing important collector
links, and retaining options for commuter rail and LRT.
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Defmitions
Golden Valley has a full complement of transportation facilities.
The transportation system includes four principal arterials -
Interstate 1-394, two other freeways (State Highway 100 and
State Highway 169), and an expressway - State Highway 55.
Other components to the system include HOV lanes, railroads,
mass transit, minor arterials, collector routes, local streets, trails
and sidewalks. Within the City's 10.6 square miles are located
about 145 miles of roads and highways and 10 miles of
railroads. The four principal arterials have a total of 14.1
miles, giving the City one of the highest concentrations of
principal arterials, see Figure 1. Golden Valley and nearby
areas have one of the highest concentrations of employment in
the metropolitan area. More jobs are located in Golden Valley
than there are residents. In 1999 jobs in Golden Valley totaled
30,463 and the population (residents) totaled 21,548.
Consequently the number of vehicle trips on the arterial system
is correspondingly significant.
Definitions to terms with which the reader may not be familiar
are provided below.
Access Management - Control of movement onto highways. Strategies
include restricting the intersections and interchanges of other streets and
highways, restricting or limiting the number of driveways or controlling these
entrance points in some manner, as with traffic signs or signals.
Accessibility - Ability or ease with which a property or area can be reached
by a vehicle or a pedestrian.
Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) - The average number of vehicles
per day crossing a given point on the road.
Carpool - A paratransit service by auto, on a scheduled or unscheduled
basis, with at least two occupants.
Fixed-Route Transit - A service that follows a specified route of travel,
with identified stops for passengers and an established schedule; regular-route
transit.
High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes - Highway lanes reserved for
vehicles carrying more than one person. These lanes are officially denoted
with a diamond marking and are sometimes call Rdiamond lanes. R
Intermodal - Using more than one form of transportation (mode) or part of
the transportation system to meet the service needs of people and freight,
with an emphasis on connecting different parts of the transportation system.
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FIGURE 1
CONTEXT AND PRINCIPAL ARTERIALS
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Level of Service - A rating assigned to roadway segments which indicates
ability to carry traffic. The ratings include: Level of Service A, which
describes primarily free flow operations at average speeds; Level Service B,
which represents reasonably unimpeded operations at average travel speeds;
Level of Service C, which represents stable operations, however, ability to
maneuver and change lanes may be restricted; Level of Service D, which
borders on a range where small increases in flow my cause substantial delay;
Level of Service E, characterized by significant approach delays and
substantially lower average travel speeds; and Level of Service F,
characterized by slow speeds, stoppages, and intersection congestion.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) - A form of transit using electrically propelled
vehicles operating singularly or in trains on its exclusive right of way or
within a designated portion of an existing right of way.
Mass Transit - A scheduled fixed service provided by Metro Transit using
vehicles capable of carrying ten or more persons.
Metro Transit - The major public transit operator in the Twin Cities and
previously known as Metropolitan Council Transit Operations (MCTO).
Metropolitan Highway System - The system of highways identified in this
plan to serve the region as identified in Figure 1. Only principal arterials,
which include interstate freeways, are on the metropolitan highway system.
Metropolitan Transit System - The system of all public and private transit
services available to the general public.
"A" Minor Arterials - Roadways within the metropolitan area which are
more regionally significant than others. These roadways are classified into
the following groups:
· Relievers - Minor arterials that provide direct relief for traffic on
major metropolitan highways. These roads include the closest routes
parallel to the principal arterials within the core, urban reserve and
urban staging areas. These roadways are proposed to accommodate
medium-length trips (less than eight miles) as well as providing relief
to congested principal arterials.
· Augmenters - Minor arterials that augment principal arterials within
the interstate ring or beltway. The principal arterial network in this
area is in place. However, the network of principal arterials serving
the area is not in all cases sufficient relative to the density of
development that network serves.
Mobility - The ability of a person or people to travel from one place to
another.
Park and Ride - An arrangement whereby people can drive an automobile
to a transit hub, transfer station or terminal, park in the designated lot, and
use a transit vehicle for their ultimate destinations.
Principal Arterials - The high capacity highways that make up the
metropolitan highway system.
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Ridesharing - Car and van pooling intended primarily to serve the work
trip.
Traffic Demand Management (TDM) - Programs and methods to reduce
effective demand. Any activity or facility that reduces vehicle trips especially
single-occupancy vehicle trips in the peak periods.
Transit - All forms of riding together. (It includes fixed-route and para-
transit services and employer ride share programs.)
Transit Hub - A location where timed-transfer connections between transit
modes is facilitated; usua11y at shopping centers or other high-pedestrian
locations.
Trip or Person Trip - A one-way journey between two destination points in
a vehicle by one person.
Van Pool - A paratransit service by van on a scheduled or unscheduled basis
with at least five persons as occupants.
Vehicle Trip - A one-way journey made by auto, truck, or bus to convey
people or goods.
Volume-To-Capacity Ratio - The hourly number of vehicles expected to
use a roadway in the busiest hour, divided by the number of moving vehicles
the roadway can safely accommodate in an hour.
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I Classification The roads in Golden Valley can be described by using a
functional classification system which is based on the
Metropolitan Council's system (see Table 1). Table 2 lists the
I miles and percentage of the various transportation components.
I Roads The City has a complete network of major roads. Figure 2
shows the existing system and 1996 traffic volumes.
I Historic and forecasted traffic volumes are shown on Table 3.
I Principal
Arterials The City's four principal arterials are described below:
I Interstate 394 Description: This is the most important radial
transportation route serving the western
suburbs. Known previously as Trunk
I- Highway 12, this route was completed as
an interstate in 1992 after eight years of
constructing the various segments between
I downtown Minneapolis and Carlson
Parkway. The interstate includes HOV
I lanes, mass transit, transit hubs, and park
and ride lots.
Number of Lanes: Three through lanes in each direction west
I of Highway 100 with the inside lane
designated as a diamond lane. Mostly three
I through lanes east of Highway 100 with
two exclusive, reversible HOV lanes in the
center.
I 1996 Traffic
Volume: 135,000 at the east boundary of the City
I decreasing to 115,000 at General Mills
Boulevard.
I Other: In Golden Valley, a discontinuous frontage
road, one transit hub with parking, and two
I- other park and ride lots.
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The number of
lanes (existiog
and proposed)
in each
direction is
shown in
parenthesis
after the street
1UIJIle.
The only
facility with a
change or
dift'ereuce
between
existiog and
proposed is
Highway 100.
An local
coDectors have
one lane in
each direction
except General
Mills Blvd
which bas 2
lanes.
TRIP FOCUS
GENERAL
DESIGN AND
FUNCTION
Table 1
FUNCTIONAL CLASSMCATION OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
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-Interstate 394 (3)
-Highway 169 (2)
-Highway 100
(2 in 1999, 3 in
the plan)
-Highway 55 (2)
Intrastate and
interstate
2 or 3 continuous
free flowing traffic
lanes in each
direction; signals
or grade separation
for interaections
extending through
the facility.
Controlled access.
SPEED 55-65 mph
TRIP TYPE Intra-city
LAND None
ACCESS
PARKING None
DAILY TRIPS 25,000 or more
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Lake Road
(2)
-Duluth
Street (2)
-Douglas
Dr. north
of Duluth
St. (2)
-Golden
Valley Rd
east of
Regent (1)
Intracounty, intercity
-Wmnetka
Avenue
north of
Hwy.55
(2)
-Glenwood
Avenue (1)
-Douglas
Dr. south
of Duluth
St. (2)
-South
Frontage
Road of 1-
394 (I)
I or 2 lanes of traffic in each
direction with controlled
interaections where it
interaects with expressways,
thoroughfares, or collectors.
Augments
principle
arterials in
areas of high
density
development
30-45 mph
Within the city
Limited
None or Very Limited
5,000 or more
Relieves
traffic on
principle
arterials;
closest
parallel route
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south of
Hwy. 55 (I)
Intracounty.
intercity
1 or 2 lanes of
traffic in each
direction with
controlled
interaections
where it
interaects with
expressways,
thoroughfares,
or collectors.
30-45 mph
Within the city
Umited
None or
Limited
5,000 or more
-Betty Crocker
Drive (I)
-General Mills
Blvd north of
Betty
Crocker Dr.
(1)
-Boone Ave.
North (1)
-Plymouth
Ave. west of
Douglas Dr.
(I)
-Plymouth
Ave. east of
Wirth Pkwy
(I)
-Golden
Valley Rd
from
Winnetka to
Lilac Dr to
Duluth St (I)
-Noble Ave
(I)
-Xenia Ave
(2)
-Theodore
WlI'lh Pkwy
(I)
.Golden Valley Road west of
Wmnetka
-Mendelssohn Avenue
-General Mills Blvd. south of
Beuy Crocker Dr.
-Uuuel Avenue
-Florida Avenue
-Jersey Avenue
-WestenI Avenue
-Harold Avenue
-10th Avenue
-WISCOnsin Avenue
-Rhode Island Ave 8. of 10th
-North Frontage Rd
of Highway 55
-Market St - Wayzata Blvd
-Golden Hills Drive
-Turners Crossroad - 55
South Frontage Road
-Counlly Club Road
-Lindsay Street
-DuluthSL w. ofWmnetka
-SlUIdburll Road
-Nevada Avenue
-Culver Road
-Zenith Avenue
-Meadow Lane
-Rhode Island Ave-23rd Ave
-Olympia Avenue
-Zane Avenue
-North Lilac Drive
-South Frontage Road of 394
at Highway 100
Intracity and intemeighborhood
I lane of traffic in each direction. Provides
access to and from neighborhoods and the
local street system.
30-35 mph
Varies - short and intermediate
Full
Allowed
1,000 - 3,000
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ROADS & mGHW AYS, TRAILS & SIDEWALKS, RAILROADS
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Local City 51
(Does not include any
trails in Wirth Park)
Proposed Local City 14
Regional Mpls Park Board 2.7
Proposed Regional Hennepin County, Mpls Park 7.8
Board
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Principal Arterial
A Minor Arterial
B Minor Arterial
Regional Collector
Proposed Regional Collector
Local Collector
Proposed Local Collector
Local Public Streets
TOTAL
State
14.1
10.5
0.8
9.3
0.3
19.8
1.5
90.0
146.3
9.6
7.2
0.5
6.3
0.3
13.5
1.0
61.6
County (State Aid)
City
City
City
City
City
City
100
67.5
18.5
3.5
10.5
100
Burlington Northern Santa 1.5 15
Fe
Union Pacific 3.4 35
. Canadian Pacific (north- 3.0 30
south track)
Canadian Pacific (east-west 2.0 20
track)
TOTAL 9.9 100
Sources: Thibault Associates, Metropolitan Council Transportation System Functional Classification Map.
Note: The following figures were provided by MnlDOT in 1998: Trunk Highways 14.15 miles, County State
Aid Highways 10.5 miles, Municipal State Aid Streets 23.01 miles, and Local Streets 96.57 miles for a total of
144.23 miles in the system.
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1996 TRAFFIC VOLUMES
8300........AAD.T. (Annual Average Daily Traffic)
VOLUMES PREPARED BY
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH
AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION
NOTE: INTERSTATES, STATE TRUNK HIGHWAYS,
AND COUNTY ROAD SYSTEMS
REFLECT 1996 TRAFFIC VOLUMES.
SOURCE: MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
ENGINEERING SERVICES DIVISION
AND
U.S: DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL IllGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
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HISTORIC AND FORECASTS OF TRAFFIC VOLUMES
Average Annual Daily Traffic
1988 - 2020
Between Louisiana and Xenia
North of Interstate 394
North ofHwy. 55
South of Medicine Lake Rd. .
Between Douglas Dr. and Hwy. 100
South of Interstate 394
North of Interstate 394
South of Hwy. 55
55,000
65,000 83,000
87,000 135,000 240,000
67,000 92,000 121,000 145,000 159,000
70,000 89,000 100,000 115,000 126,000
74,500 84,000 100,000 115,000 126,000
74,500 82,000 95,000 109,000 120,000
52,000 36,500 40,000 51,000 53,000
44,000 32,000 35,000 45,000 49,000
49,500 36,500 40,000 51,000 56,000
43,500 29,500 33,000 37,000 43,000
38,500 26,500 29,000 32,000 36,000
82,500 109,000 127,000 164,000 180,000
74,000 75,000 78,000 97,000 106,000
72,500 75,000 79,000 98,000 106,000*
57,500 67,000 78,000 97,000 112,000*
15,000
14,200
13,600
14,200
15,000
15,000
15,000
12,600
13,000
14,000
14,000
14,900
15,000
15,000
15,000
West of Douglas Dr. 9400 11 ,800 12,000 13,000 13,000
OT's figure for 2015 in the Trunk Highway 100 Reconstruction B.I.S. is as follows: 102,700 south of Trunk Highway 55, 111,200
north of Trunk Highway 55, 103,300 north of Duluth Street.
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South of Duluth St.
West of Xenia Avenue Extension
West ofHwy. 100
East of Hwy. 100
East of Thea Wn1h Pkwy.
North of Hwy. 394
South ofWestem Ave.
South of Hwy. 55
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South of 10th Ave.
North of 10th Ave.
North of Plymouth Ave.
South of Medicine Lk. Rd.
West of Boone Ave.
North of Hwy. 394
&st ofWmnetka Ave.
West of Louisiana Ave.
&at of Louisiana Ave.
&st of Florida
West of Turners Crossroad
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North of Golden Hills Dr.
South of Glenwood Ave.
North of Glenwood Ave./Xenia Ave. extension
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4100 2450 2500 3000 3000
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5800 16,000 17,000 18,000 18,000
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6450 5700 5700 6000 6000
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2750 3350 3400 4000 4000
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3625 4000 4000 5000 7000
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680 650 650 700 700
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West of Ensign Ave.
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Sources: MnIDOT Technical Services Division 1989 Traffic Map (1988 Traffic Volumes on tnInk highways) and 1997 Traffic Map
(1996 Traffic Volumes). MnIDOT's Trunk Highway 100 Reconstruction E.I.S., SER's Xenia Avenue Extension Study, and Thibault
Associates for forecasted volumes.
Methodology: Forecasts are based on historical trends, changes to the system and new growth. Forecasted increases for principal
arterials are based on an average percent increase per year, rounded to the appropriate even number. Dwellings are projected to
generate 10 trips per household. Business-industrial expansion is projected to generate 3 trips per employee, see footnote on Table 9
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Description: This newest freeway in Golden Valley was
t' constructed by Hennepin County in 1967
along the alignment of Mendelssohn
A venue. Known originally as County Road
18, the highway was renamed State
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transferred to Mn/DOT in the mid-1980s.
I Number of Lanes: Two through lanes in each direction.
1996 Traffic
I Volume: 92,000 north of 1-394 decreasing to 55,000
at the north city limits.
I Other: Continuous frontage road on east side from
State Highway 55 to the north.
I State ffighway 100
I Description: The Twin Cities' first "freeway" was
originally constructed in 1934 and was
known as the Beltway with portions in
I- Golden Valley knows as Lilac Way. Parts
have been redesigned and reconstructed at
its interchange with 1-394 to Glenwood
I Parkway. The original route features
picnicking areas constructed through the
Works Projects Administration (WPA) and
I generous landscaping which included
evergreens, oaks, elms and lilac.
I Number of Lanes: Two through lanes in each direction.
1996 Traffic
I Volume: The 1996 AADTs are 109,000 south of 1-
394 decreasing to 55,000 at the north city
limits.
I Other: Plans are in progress to eliminate the at-
grade intersection at 36th A venue North
I and to reconstruct the route north of
Glenwood Avenue.
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State ffighway 55 I
Description: This east-west route functions like an
expressway with a fairly complete set of ..
frontage roads. Interchanges are provided
at State Highway 100 and at State Highway
169. Traffic signals exist at Theodore
Wirth Parkway, Meadow Lane, the access I
to the frontage roads at Schaper Park,
Douglas Drive, Glenwood A venue, Rhode I
Island A venue, Winnetka A venue and
General Mills Boulevard-Boone Avenue.
Number of Lanes: Two through lanes in each direction. I
1996 Traffic I
Volume: 36,000 at State Highway 100 and State
Highway 169 decreasing to 26,500 at the
east city limits. I
Other: Plans are to create a new signalized
intersection (single-point diamond) at State I
Highway 100. There is a roadside park
south of State Highway 55.
Minor Arterials The City has eight A Minor Arterial roads (four augmenters and .-
four relievers) and one B Minor Arterial road (Winnetka from I
State Highway 55 to 1-394). A main function of these roads is
to augment or relieve the principal arterials. General
characteristics of these nine roads are described below: I
. All are county highways except the south frontage road
of 1-394 and Winnetka Avenue from State Highway 55 to I
1-394.
. The design and function is focused on mobility (carrying
traffic) . I
. Mass transit (a fixed bus route) operates on at least a
portion of all these roads. I
. Intersections with other arterials are typically signalized
except at the intersection of Winnetka A venue and the
south frontage road of 1-394 which has stop signs. I
. Street lights and sidewalks are usually provided on at
least one side.
For the number of existing and proposed lanes, see Table 1, I
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The City has numerous collector routes. Those identified as
regional are on the metropolitan plans. Those collectors not so
designated are local collectors. Collectors are so named because
they collect traffic from the neighborhoods and business areas
and distribute it to the arterials. Generally, collectors have one
through lane in each direction - some with extra lanes at major
intersections, see Table 1, page 8.
The collectors and traffic volumes are shown in Figure 2.
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In 1999 Metro Transit had 23 fixed routes in Golden Valley, 11 of
which make at least one stop. The type of service includes express as
well as localllimited service routes. Some facilities in Golden Valley
have what is referred to as "transit advantages." In Golden Valley
this includes HOV lanes, transit hubs, major park and ride lots, meter
bypasses and bus shoulder lanes (State Highway 100). A transit hub
is located at 1-394 and Louisiana Avenue partly in Golden Valley and
St. Louis Park. Several routes use the HOV lanes on 1-394. Almost
all transit routes are located on arterials or collectors. Adjustments to
these streets may result in some change to the bus routes.
Park and Ride - Four park and ride facilities are located along the
south side of 1-394. Most of these lots reach 100% or more
occupancy on work days, see Table 4.
Table 4
Park and Ride Sites 1998
HUB 89 100 100
Louisiana Ave.
(west side)
HUB 81 100 100 100*
Louisiana Ave.
(east side)
General Mills Blvd 31 94** 94** 90
(north lot)
General Mills Blvd 78 35 41 31
(south lot)
Park Place Lot 58 48 50 59
Source: 'b t Associates 1998 Survey of Park an Ride Sites.
*seven cars parked illegally
**two handicapped spots were the only vacancies
Ride Share
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In 1998, a total of 226 Golden Valley residents were in a car or van
pool. Another 135 persons from Golden Valley with an interest in a car
pool were in the database. An additional 74 persons in Golden Valley
are in the Benilde-St. Margaret car pools (Source: Metro Commuter
Services). Many car pools operate on their own. For example, car
pools in General Mills are given preferential parking. In March 1999
about 140 car pools participated on an average work day.
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RAILROAD CROSSINGS 1998
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I Medicine Lake Neoprene Crossing sign with 1 set of
Road flashing lights over street, and
a stopping arm
I Douglas Dr Neoprene Good Crossing sign with 1 set of
flashing lights over street
Golden Valley Rd Over Original 11' 8M
I 1926, rehab
Highway SS Under
I Glenwood Ave Over Original 12' 7M
1926, rehab
Laurel Ave Neoprene Good Crossing sign with flashing
I lights, and a stopping arm
Laurel (spur) Neoprene Good Crossing sign with flashing
I- lights
Colorado (spur) Wood planks Good Crossing sign
I Florida (spur) Bituminous Good Crossing sign
Hampshire (spur) Bituminous Average Crossing sign
I Louisiana (spur) Wood planks Average Crossing sign
Golden Hills Neoprene Good Crossing sign with flashing
Drive lights, and a stopping arm
I Wayzata Blvd* Wood planks Good Crossing sign with flashing
lights
I Interstate 394 - Over
I Laurel A ve** Neoprene Good Crossing sign with flashing
lights, and a stopping arm
Glenwood Ave** Bituminous Good Crossing sign with flashing
I lights
Turners Neoprene Good Crossing sign with flashing
Crossroad lights
I Highway 100 Under
I- Highway SS Under
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10th Ave (Spur) Bituminous Good Crossing sign
10th Ave (Spur) Bituminous Good Crossing sign
Boone Ave Neoprene Good Crossing sign
Winnetka Ave Neoprene Very Crossing sign with 3 sets of
good flashing lights over street
Golden Valley Neoprene Good Crossing sign with flashing
Road lights
Golden Valley Bituminous Good None
Golf Club
(private entrance)
Douglas Dr Wood Planks Good Crossing sign with 1 set of
flashing lights over street
Canadian Pacific
Rail
Zane Ave Wood Planks Good Crossing sign
Highway 100 Under
Ottawa Ave Wood Planks Good
WirthPkwy
Golden Valley
Road
Under
Under
Source: Thibault Associates Survey of Railroad Intersections January 1999.
*Wayzata Boulevard will be vacated in 1999. This intersection with the railroad will no longer exist.
*"'The railroad tracks at these intersections will be abandoned in 1999.
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RAILROAD INTERSECTION TRAFFIC VOLUMES
AND TRAIN ACCIDENTS
Canadian Pacific
· North-South Track
- Wayzata Boulevard*
- Golden Hills Drive
- Laurel Avenue
- 5 along the Spur:
Laurel Avenue
Colorado Avenue
Florida Avenue
Hampshire Ave
3,100
800 est.
3,350
3,350
2,000 est.
2,900
2,900 est.
2 separate right angle collisions
with trains: 1 possible injury, 1
not injured.
· East-West Track
Louisiana Avenue
- Douglas Drive
- Medicine Lake Rd
- Turners Crossroad
- Glenwood Ave**
- Laurel A venue**
16,000
13,100
14,900
2,250
4,500 est.
3,350
170 est.
1,500
1 right angle collision with train,
possible injury.
Burlington Northern- None
Santa Fe
Union Pacific
- Ottawa Avenue
- Zane Avenue
11,800
NA
4,800
14,500
2,500
1 collision with train, no injury
- Douglas Drive
- Golden Valley Golf
Club (private entrance)
- Golden Valley Road
- Winnetka Avenue
- Boone Avenue
- 3 along the Spur:
10th Ave East
1 Oth Ave Central
10th Ave West
- Mendelssohn Ave
2,150
2,150
2,150
3,200
1 collision with train, no injury
Source: Thibault Associates, MnlDOT Engineering Services Division 1997 Traffic Volume Map, MnIDOT Accident
Data from Metropolitan Division Golden VaIley Office.
* Wayzata Boulevard will be vacated in 1999. This intersection with the railroad will no longer exist.
**The railroad tracks at these intersections will be abandoned in 1999.
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AVIATION
Facilities - No airports or heliports are located or planned in
Golden Valley. No aviation support facilities such as radio
beacons or navigational aids are located or planned in Golden
Valley.
Airspace - Golden Valley is "located" in General Airspace.
The City is outside the Airport Influence Area and the City is
not along the glide path of any airport in service.
Structures - A few structures in the City are 200 feet or
higher, see Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
STRUCTURES 200 FEET OR
HIGHER ABOVE THE GROUND
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200' tower
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Hennepin County Radio
400' tower
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. Tower or Structure
If any new structures over 200 feet high were to be considered
in the City, protection of airspace under Minnesota Statute 360
requiring notification of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation would be followed. No planned development is
expected to impact airport communication or air traffic
operations through visual or electronic interference.
Seaplanes - Seaplanes are not allowed on any lake in Golden
Valley.
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I ISSUES AND NEEDS The City's transportation issues and needs are listed and
described below:
.. 1. Neighborhoods - Preserving neighborhoods by
minimizing and discouraging intrusive (cut-through)
traffic.
I 2. Peak Congestion - All the principal arterials in Golden
Valley were identified as having p.m. peak congestion in
I 1995 and 2020 in the Metropolitan Council's demand
model based on regional traffic.
I 3. Metropolitan System Priorities -- Mn/DOT and the
Metropolitan Council jointly evaluated the highway
I system to establish the level of investment and priorities.
Four categories emerged from this process as shown in
Figure 4, Metropolitan Highway System Investment
Priorities.
I 4. State Highway 100 - Mn/DOT is currently planning for
I reconstruction of State Highway 100 between Glenwood
Avenue and Interstate 94. Some of the issues related to
the proposed projects are:
I- . A third lane needs to be continued over Duluth
Street. Mn/DOT's plan increases the number of
I lanes from two to three except for the segment
between Duluth Street and Kentley A venue. A
project to expand this two lane segment is not
I scheduled unti12010. The City is concerned that
the two lane segment will cause motorists to seek
alternative routes during peak periods.
I . The capacity on Duluth Street may be inadequate
especially for the left turn from Duluth Street to
southbound State Highway 100 (Mn/DOT states a
I double left turn is planned as part of the project in
2010).
I 5. State Highway 55 -
. Deficiencies, safety and capacity at the north and
I south frontage road intersections at Douglas
Drive-Country Club Drive.
. Deficiencies and safety at Golden Valley Road.
I (Elimination of the intersection would also
provide for an acceleration lane from Boone
I- Avenue to westbound State Highway 55.
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METROPOLITAN HIGHWAY SYSTEM INVESTMENT PRIORITIES
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· Pedestrian provisions and access along, across or
under the highway.
6.
Interstate 394 -
· The p.m. capacity problem for westbound traffic
between Xenia and Louisiana.
· Need for improved metering without excessive
delays between the green cycle. Delays can
divert long trips to local neighborhood roads,
cause traffic to go through three loops of a
cloverleaf to avoid a metered right-exit ramp, and
cause traffic to exit at one interchange and re-
enter at the next one (e.g. traffic from northbound
Highway 169 to eastbound 1-394 exits at General
Mills Boulevard and uses the frontage road to the
Louisiana Avenue ramp then re-enters 1-394).
· Improved pedestrian access to transit stops e.g.
east of the stop at General Mills Boulevard.
7.
Laurel A venue - Determining the appropriate function,
alignment and design especially between Louisiana
Avenue and Winnetka Avenue.
8.
Pedestrian Facilities and Inadequacies -
· There is a need for a pedestrian crossing over
State Highway 100 at or south of Culver Avenue.
· Pedestrian ways and trails need to be separated
from roads preferably with a boulevard of at least
7 feet or the pedestrian way should be at least 10
feet wide to provide space for snow storage,
lighting, signs, etc.
· Inadequate pedestrian-trail access into that portion
of Westwood Hills Environmental Education
Center in Golden Valley. A trail should be
connected to Gate 3 located at the southeast
comer of the park and ride site at General Mills
Boulevard.
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Transit - The transit system does not adequately serve
some neighborhoods. Deficiencies include:
· Lack of crosstown service.
· Service within certain neighborhoods -- e.g. the
northwest area.
· Frequency of service is low in almost all
neighborhoods.
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Comment: In the Metropolitan Council's Transportation
Policy Plan, December 1996, Golden Valley is in the
Inner Urban/Suburban Zone. With its higher
concentrations of jobs and housing, this zone is to have
the second highest service levels after the central zone
which it surrounds.
The Plan states, nLiving and working in this zone will be
convenient and attractive from a transportation choice
standpoint in that the service levels are frequent and
available 12 to 18 hours a day, seven days a week.
Transit will be a preferred mode of travel and a realistic
alternative to owning a second family car. Key
improvements in the inner urban/suburban zone will be
expanding service to meet 30 to 60 minute frequencies
and 12 hour-a-day minimums, adding service where gaps
exist, making service faster, and enhancing passenger
security on board vehicles and at major stations and
stops. n
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Railroad Crossings - Although many crossings are
adequate, some are deficient with respect to the signal
system and clearance, e.g. the underpass at Golden
Valley Road is 11 feet 8 inches and the one at Glenwood
Avenue is 12 feet 7 inches, see Table 5.
State Highway 169 - Improvements and the potential
for a third lane need to be considered. This highway is
scheduled for study and improvement between 2001 and
2020 and is listed in Table 7 in the Metropolitan
Council's Transportation Policy Plan.
Financing -- For the years 1996 through 1998 the City's
share of the gasoline tax revenue averaged about
$682,000 per year. The amount has been decreasing due
to Golden Valley's decreasing proportional share of the
total revenue which takes into account population and
mileage on the system..
This source of funding is critical to funding the City's
fair share of local collector improvements on eligible
streets. Prudent use of this revenue is important.
Trips and Growth - Growth in Golden Valley between
1999 and 2020 will generate an estimated 32,000 new
vehicle trips which need to be accommodated on the
system. Trip generation comes from essentially two
sources - new dwellings (households) and new businesses
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and expansion of existing businesses. New dwellings
account for 60 percent (19,000 trips). Business accounts
for 40 percent (13,000 trips). These trips and
background increases to the system need to be
accommodated in the transportation plan.
TRANSPORTATION The City's transportation goal describes what the City hopes to
GOAL achieve in its transportation plan. The goal is:
Achieve a transportation system which is balanced, safe,
efficient, aesthetically pleasing and which protects
neighborhoods.
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POLICIES
The policies which follow are based on the transportation goal,
inventory and analysis of the system and response to the
identified issues and needs. Adherence to the following policies
should provide a balanced system which meets the transportation
goal and needs of the community.
1. Principal Arterials - Encourage on-going upgrading and
modification to achieve a safer, more efficient system.
2. 1-394 - Encourage modifications to the facility and its
management and metering to improve the flow, access to
transit and to reduce transferring trips to inappropriate
other routes.
3. State Highway SS - Establish this route as a civic
highway deserving functional and aesthetic improvements
consistent with establishing a favorable image through
the heart of Golden Valley.
Comment: The image is highly favorable through the
Theodore Wirth Parkway segment, at the interchange
with State Highway ]00, and afew other locations.
Over the years the image has deteriorated some due to
inadequate restoration of the landscape following
construction improvements. Improvement plans for the
interchange of State Highways 55 and ]00 will virtUally
eliminate all the existing landscaping including the trees
at this interchange. Therefore, it is important to set a
high functional and aesthetic standard for this civic
highway which is the gateway into and through the heart
of Golden Valley.
4. Protect Neighborhoods - Protect neighborhoods from
adverse traffic conditions by preventing or minimizing
through traffic from using neighborhood streets.
S. Pedestrian and Trails -
· Give fuller recognition to pedestrian trails and
bike facilities as important transportation elements
which contribute to creating a balanced
transportation system.
· Require construction of pedestrian, trail and bike
facilities for transportation and recreational use to
and from neighborhoods, community facilities and
to transit stops.
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Regional Trails - Promote construction and
improvements to the following regional trails:
· North Hennepin French-Wirth Trail
· Theodore Wirth-Memorial Parkway Trail
· Bassetts Creek Trail
· South Hennepin Cedar Lake-MN Valley Trail
Comment: Preserve the opportunity to use the north-
south Canadian Pacific railroad right-ol-way for the
South Hennepin Cedar Lake-MN Valley Regional Trail.
Preserve the opportunity to use the east-west Canadian
Pacific railroad right-ol-way between Theodore Wirth
Parkway and the Bassetts Creek Trail to serve as a
Regional Trail link between the proposed North Hennepin
French- Wirth Trail and the Bassetts Creek Trail.
7.
Mass Transit - Encourage expansion of the system to
improve service and use within neighborhoods and in
employment areas.
8.
Transit Incentive Areas - Use the Transit Development
Tax Incentive Zones Legislation to help achieve
transportation and redevelopment objectives.
Comment: This legislation allows about a 12 to 15
percent reduction in assessed value for certain new
development located within a quarter mile of a high
frequency bus route.
9.
Railroad Corridors - Continue to recognize the value
of railroad transportation to the industrial areas and work
to achieve safe crossings, smooth roads, and adequate
clearances where railroads intersect streets.
10.
Commuter Rail- LRT - Preserve the opportunity to
use railroad rights-of-way for commuter rail or for LRT
throughout the term of this plan.
Comment: Although it may not be feasible or necessary
to use any of these rights-ol-way for commuter rail or
LRT before 2020, it is important that the plan provide the
opportunity to allow such use after 2020.
Design Elements - Transportation improvements are to
be made to enhance functional and aesthetic
characteristics of the right-of-way.
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Comment: A typical right-ol-way serves many,
sometimes competing, functions e.g. road, boulevard,
landscaping, pedestrian way, lighting, signage, snow
storage, parking, etc. Balancing these needs in a
coordinated, harmonious manner is important.
Maintenance - Continue to achieve a high level of
cleanliness and public safety by providing an on-going
street sweeping and snow plowing program.
Pavement Management Program - Continue with the
City's street improvement program of reconstructing
inadequate or badly deteriorated streets.
Access Management - The City will continue to use
access management provisions as provided in the
industrial zone, consider access characteristics (number,
location, etc) in review of conditional use permits and
planned unit developments, and continue to work with
the County and Mn/DOT to improve access management
as highways and roads are improved (e.g. State Highway
100).
Transportation Demand Management (TDM) - Use
the following methods, activities and facilities to reduce
vehicle trips especially during peak periods: 1) work with
Metro Transit to improve the bus routes and service in
Golden Valley, 2) improve pedestrian-bikeways
especially to transit stops, work places and high activity
centers, 3) encourage use of the transit hub and park and
ride sites, especially underutilized facilities, 4) promote
car pooling and van pooling, and 5) use the 1-394
overlay zoning provisions.
Traffic Management Plans - Continue to use the traffic
management plan requirements as provided for in the 1-
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PLAN AND PROGRAM
Plan
A copy of the 1999-2020 Transportation Plan for Golden Valley
is included in the pocket of the front cover. The Plan includes
existing and proposed arterials, collectors, transit facilities,
HOV lanes, railroads and local and regional trails and pedestrian
bridges.
Figure 5 shows the forecast of traffic volumes and Level of
Service for the year 2020. Table 3 includes forecasts of traffic
volumes by major roads for the year 2000, 2010 and 2020.
Forecasts are based on households, population and employment
for each Traffic Assignment Zone (TAZ). New households are
expected to generate about 10 home-based trips per day and
office-business uses about three trips per employee.
Figure 6 shows Traffic Assignment Zones. Tables 7, 8 and 9
provide forecasts of households, population and employment by
TAZs for selected years from 1999 to 2020.
Program
The transportation program consists of the following projects
and activities:
1.
Xenia Avenue - By 2000, extend and construct Xenia
from Golden Hills Drive to the north along the acquired
railroad right-of-way to Glenwood Avenue and north to
Turners Crossroad.
2.
Laurel Avenue - By 2001, complete construction of
Laurel Avenue as a local collector from Pennsylvania
Avenue to Winnetka Avenue.
3.
State Highway 100 - Work with Mn/DOT on
refinements to the improvement plans consistent with
metropolitan guides and the City's transportation goal
and policies including:
· Closing access at Lindsay.
· Interchange improvements at State Highway 55.
· Construction of a third lane at Duluth Street.
· Frontage road improvements and extend the east
frontage road from south of Scott to the north.
· Construction of a pedestrian bridge at or south of
Culver Avenue.
· Landscaping and restoration of the vegetation to a
standard at least equal to that achieved at the
interchange with State Highway 55 when it was
originally constructed.
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NUMBER OF HOUSmOLDS FORECAST
FOR YEARS 1998 - 2020
BY TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT ZONE
TAZ 1998 1999 2001 2002
586 175 175 177 177
587 0 0 0 0
593 9 9 9 9
690 1,324 1,334 1,400 1,406
691 56 56 56 56
692 223 223 224 224
693 207 207 208 208
694 964 966 970 972
695 36 38 40 40
696 261 261 261 261
697 597 597 595 591
698 147 147 147 147
699 1,380 1,382 1,386 1,389
700 41 41 41 41
702 274 275 277 278
703 399 399 400 400
704 583 600 640 650
705 220 220 220 220
706 1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318
707 269 269 269 269
8,483 8,517 8,638 8,656
Source: bault Associates.
Note: TAZ 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 702, 703, and 704 are entirely within Golden Valley. Only
portions of TAZ 586,587,593,705,706, and 707 are in Golden Valley. Forecasts for this table are just for the portions of
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made between households and dwelling units for the years 2000, 2010, and 2020. Table 7 Forecast of Households
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BY TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT ZONE
TAZ 1998 1999 2001 2002
I 586 443 443 448 448
I 587 0 0 0 0
593 23 23 23 23
I 690 3,350 3,375 3,542 3,557
691 142 142 142 142
I 692 564 564 567 567
693 524 524 526 526
I 694 2,439 2,444 2,454 2,459
695 91 96 101 101
I 696 660 660 660 660
697 1,510 1,510 1,505 1,495
I 698 372 372 372 372
I 699 3,491 3,496 3,507 3,514
700 104 104 104 104
I 702 693 696 701 703
703 1,009 1,009 1,012 1,012
I 704 1,475 1 ,518 1,619 1,645
705 557 557 557 557
I 706 3,335 3,335 3,335 3,335
707 681 681 681 681
I TOTAL 21,462 21,548 21,854 21,900
Household 2.53 2.53 2.53 2.53
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Note: TAZ 690, 691, 692, 693, 694, 695, 696, 697, 698, 699, 700, 702, 703, and 704 are entirely within Golden Valley. Only
I portions of TAZ 586, 587, 593, 705, 706, and 707 are in Golden Valley. Forecasts for this table are just for the portions of
each T AZ in Golden Valley.
.te: There are approximately 700 persons in group quarters. These persons are built into the formula for Household Size.
I up quarters include: Colonial Acres, Courage Center, Trevilla, Country Villas, Good Samaritan Center, Damascus Way.
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EMPWYMENT FORECAST
FOR YEARS 1998 - 2020
BY TRAFFIC ASSIGNMENT ZONE
TAZ 1998 1999 2001 2002
586 0 0 0 0
587 570 570 570 570
593 744 744 744 744
690 1,372 1,372 1,372 1,372
691 2,535 2,535 2,535 2,535
692 2,362 2,462 2,662 2,762
693 3,753 3,853 4,053 4,053
694 956 956 956 956
695 759 759 800 840
696 2,039 2,039 2,100 2,200
697 4,576 4,576 4,576 4,576
698 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
699 723 723 723 723
700 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
702 0 0 0 0
703 and 4,159 4,159 4,300 4,400
704
705 124 124 124 124
706 463 463 400 300
707 73 73 100 150
TOTAL 30,263 30,463 31,070 31,360
Source: bault AsSOCIates.
Note: TAZ 690,691,692,693,694,695,696,697,698,699,700,702,703, and 704 are entirely within Golden Valley. Only
portions of TAZ 586, 587, 593, 705, 706, and 707 are in Golden Valley. Forecasts for this table are just for the portions of
each T AZ in Golden Valley.
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the number of employees in each zone was incorrect.
Employee projections are based on the following formulas: Office: 1 employee per 300 sq. ft.
Warehouse: 1 per 2,000 sq. ft.
Manufacturing: 1 per 1,500 sq. ft.
Retail/Service: 1 per 200 sq. It.
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· Improve Duluth Street at State Highway 100 to
accommodate changes to State Highway 100.
4.
Duluth Street - By 2005, improve the safety and
capacity of Duluth Street to accommodate changes to
State Highway 100 including consideration of:
· Increasing the left turn capacity for southbound
traffic to State Highway 100.
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State Highway 100 Pedestrian Bridge -- Work with
Mn!DOT to improve pedestrian access across State
Highway 100 and seek construction of a pedestrian
bridge over State Highway 100 at or south of Culver
Avenue.
6.
Golden Hills Drive - By 1999, complete construction of
Golden Hills Drive as a local collector.
7.
State Highway SS - Douglas Drive - By 2005, study
the confluence of the intersections and frontage roads on
both sides of this intersection and make appropriate
modifications.
8.
State Highway SS - Golden Valley Road - By 2006,
study the need, benefits and safety aspects of this
intersection and the constraints it places on the merge!
acceleration lane from Boone Avenue.
9.
Market Street -- By the year 2015, improve the turning
radius and possibly the capacity and lane widths on
Market Street east of Louisiana Avenue.
10.
Railroad Crossings - Work with the railroads to
achieve the following improvements:
· Improved signal controls by 2005.
· Improve the following underpass clearances to
conform to standards by 2010:
- Canadian Pacific Railway-Golden Valley Road
- Canadian Pacific Railway-Glenwood A venue
Mass Transit - Work with Metro Transit to:
· Improve service in neighborhoods where transit is
lacking or the frequency of service is inadequate.
· Adjust routes as other elements of the Plan are
implemented e.g. Xenia extension.
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13.
14.
· Improve pedestrian accessibility to transit stops
and to the transit hub.
· Consider some cooperative efforts! studies
(possibly including nearby cities and Metro
Transit) to improve transit.
12.
Regional Trails - Cooperate with Hennepin County in
the construction and improvement of regional trails
described below:
· North Hennepin French-Wirth Trail - portions to
be constructed by 1999.
· Theodore Wirth-Memorial Parkway Trail - some
reconstruction by 2005.
· Bassetts Creek Trail - construction to begin by
1999.
· South Hennepin Cedar Lake-MN Valley Trail -
this potential trail is subject to a change in
railroad status and will not be constructed until
after 2005.
Local Pedestrian Ways - Trails - Construct trails and
walks as shown on the Plan and consistent with the trail
policies. Construction schedule to be coordinated with
street reconstruction or as a separate project depending
on circumstances.
Paving Management Program - Reconstruct or
improve streets on an area basis consistent with needs
and fiscal considerations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INVENTORY
Interceptors
Meters and Lift Stations
Wastewater Flow
Intercommunity Agreements
System Adequacies
On-Site Systems
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INFLOW AND INFILTRATION
WASTEWATER PROJECTIONS
ISSUES AND NEEDS
POLICIES
PLAN AND PROGRAM
Plan
Program
Table 1:
Table 2:
Table 3:
Table 4:
Table 5:
Table 6:
Figure 1:
Figure 2:
Figure 3:
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TABLES AND FIGURES
Wastewater Facilities and Functions
Wastewater Flow 1980-1998
Projected Wastewater Flow 1999-2020
Projected Daily Wastewater Flow
Wastewater Projections by Interceptor
Metropolitan Council's Forecasts
Metropolitan Sewer Facilities
Construction of Wastewater Facilities
On-Site Septic Systems
Sewer System Plan
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INVENTORY
The complete wastewater system serving Golden Valley consists
of metropolitan facilities and local facilities. Metropolitan
facilities include gravity and forcemain interceptors, lift stations
serving the interceptors (although none are required for Golden
Valley), and the treatment plant and disposal facilities located on
Pig's Eye Lake along the Mississippi River south of St. Paul
and operated by Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
(see Figure 1).
The City's 120-mile system consists of gravity pipes including
trunk lines and lateral lines, forcemains, and lift stations.
Almost all of the City is served with sanitary sewer. The
exceptions are large parks, wetlands, and some undeveloped
areas. Table 1 identifies wastewater facilities and functions.
Interceptors
Of the five interceptors within Golden Valley only three carry
any wastewater flow generated in the City. A description of
each interceptor is provided below:
Interceptor I-GV-460:
This gravity flow interceptor was constructed in 1957.
Made of reinforced concrete pipe, this interceptor varies
in size from 27 inches upstream to 42 inches
downstream. It begins at the south boundary of New
Hope- at Medicine Lake Road and Rhode Island Avenue
and runs south and easterly to Meter 117 where it
connects with the Minneapolis interceptor (I-MN-320)
(see Figure 1). This interceptor is located within the
Bassetts Creek valley along most of its alignment and
provides metropolitan wastewater disposal for Golden
Valley and the southeast portion of Robbinsdale.
The interceptor has an emergency valve at its inlet to
provide emergency service to relieve the New Hope
forcemain if necessary. Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services controls the use of the valve.
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Provides a
reseIVoir for
collection of
wastewater from
which it is pumped
(lifted) to a higher
elevation and
discharged into a
forcemain located
at a higher
elevation and then
allowed to flow by
gravity
downstream.
Sources: Go den ey Sewer Plan 1990, Metropo itan Council Envlronmen Services, City Records.
Note: Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP), Cast Iron Pipe (CIP), Vitrified Clay Pipe (YCP), Ductile Iron Pipe
(DIP), Plastic Pipe (PVC).
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of local sewage
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volume)
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Interceptor 7114:
Interceptor I-PM-468
and I-PM-467:
Interceptor 7020:
Meters and Lift
Stations
This is a 30 and 36 inch gravity flow interceptor made of
reinforced concrete pipe. It extends north from the St.
Louis Park boundary at Douglas Avenue and Ortler Pass
to State Highway 55 connecting with the north Golden
Valley interceptor (l-GV-460) at the east City limits.
This interceptor provides metropolitan wastewater
disposal for the southern portion of Golden Valley and
the northern part of St. Louis Park.
This 24 inch forcemain interceptor, constructed in 1976,
serves New Hope and four properties in Golden Valley.
The forcemain runs south along Rhode Island A venue in
Golden Valley then east along 23rd Avenue until it
reaches Pennsylvania A venue where it runs south again
connecting with the Plymouth forcemain interceptor (1-
PM-468) on State Highway 55.
This interceptor, constructed in 1970, is located in
Golden Valley but is not used by the City. It is a 30
inch cast iron pipe forcemain running easterly along State
Highway 55 terminating at the Minneapolis interceptor
(I-MN-320) approximately one mile downstream from
Meter 117. This interceptor serves Medicine Lake,
Plymouth, and New Hope.
This interceptor, a 42 inch forcemain, was constructed in
1987 and runs parallel to I-PM-467 and I-PM-468 along
State Highway 55 to provide service for developing
western suburbs.
No metropolitan meters are located in Golden Valley, but three
meters are located near the City limits of Golden Valley. Meter
117 is located along Bassetts Creek .3 miles inside Minneapolis.
This meter measures the wastewater flow from Golden Valley,
the northern portion of St. Louis Park, and a portion of
Robbinsdale. Meter 120 is located at the border with St. Louis
Park and measures the wastewater flow before it enters Golden
Valley. Meter 114 is located at the border with New Hope and
measures the wastewater flow before it enters Golden Valley.
No metropolitan lift stations are located in Golden Valley.
However, Lift Station 41 is located just north of the City in
New Hope. The City has four local lift stations (see Table 1 for
details).
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The City's wastewater flow is metered by the Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services at Meter 117 located along
Bassetts Creek .3 miles inside Minneapolis. This meter
measures the combined flow from Golden Valley and portions of
S1. Louis Park and Robbinsdale. Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services records the measured flow at the meter
and makes the appropriate deductions to determine only Golden
Valley's portion of the wastewater flow. Table 2 shows the
wastewater flow from 1980 to 1998.
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1981 1,129,000,000 +2.9 +2.9
1982 1,268,000,000 +12.3 +15.6
1983 1,331,000,000 +5.0 +21.3
1984 1,379,000,000 +3.6 +25.7
1985 1,395,000,000 +1.2 +27.2
1986 1,350,000,000 -3.2 +23.1
1987 1,257,000,000 -6.9 +14.6
1988 1,300,000,000 +3.4 +18.5
1989 1,256,000,000 -3.4 +14.5
1990 1,227,000,000 -2.3 +11.9
1991 1,325,000,000 +8.0 +20.8
1992 1,368,000,000 +3.2 +24.7
1993 1,262,000,000 -7.7 +15.0
1994 1,152,000,000 -8.7 +5.0
1995 1,186,000,000 +3.0 +8.1
1996 1,174,000,000 0 +7.0
1997 1,281,000,000 +9.1 +16.7
1998 1,165,000,000 -9.0 +6.2
Source: etropo tan Counc EnvlJ'Onmen ServIces ( C ).
Methodology: The wastewater flow for Golden Valley is measured at Meter 117. To calculate the total number of
gallons from Golden Valley, MCES records the measurement at Meter 117 and makes the following deductions:
For St. Louis Park - Deduct the measured flow at Meter 120.
For Robbinsdale - Deduct 226 connections (233 units) flowing through Golden Valley to Meter 117.
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Major Users
Listed below are known businesses which use the system and
have a wastewater flow exceeding 50,000 gallons per average
day. Metered flows were averaged for eight quarters in 1997
and 1998. Liberty Carton is listed but generated an average of
49,000 gallons per day in only one quarter (2nd Quarter 1997).
No user exceeds 5 percent of the City's total flow.
1. Honeywell, Ine (1885 Douglas Dr N) - Generated an
average of 196,950 gallons per day from February 1,
1997 through January 31, 1999.
2. General Mills (9000 Plymouth Ave N) - Generated
an average of 154,200 gallons per day from December 1,
1996 through November 30, 1998.
3. General Mills (1 General Mills Blvd) - Generated
an average of 58,320 gallons per day from December 1,
1996 through November 30, 1998.
4. Liberty Carton (870 Louisiana Ave S) - Generated
an average of 30,772 gallons per day from December 1,
1996 through November 30, 1998. In the 2nd quarter of
1997, Liberty Carton averaged over 49,000 gallons per
day.
Intercommunity
Agreements
Golden Valley has five intercommunity agreements covering
wastewater flow. The agreements are summarized below:
Robbinsdale - No formal written agreement was found.
However, wastewater from 226 connections (233 units) in
Robbinsdale flows into Golden Valley's system. This
wastewater then flows into Meter 117. In addition, eleven units
in Golden Valley are served by Robbinsdale's sewers and flow
into Meter 116.
Minneapolis - In 1952 Golden Valley and Minneapolis entered
into an agreement relating to the interconnection of sanitary
sewers. Although no formal written agreement was found
concerning the service to individual properties, Minneapolis'
sewers serve 21 residential units and 1 equivalent unit (Survival
Skills) in Golden Valley. These properties flow to Interceptor
I-MN-320.
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New Hope - No formal written agreement was found.
However, New Hope serves 1 residential unit, 2 industrial
properties and 1 service station located on the south side of
Medicine Lake Road in Golden Valley. The residential unit and
16 equivalent units flow into New Hope and are measured at
Meter 114.
St. Louis Park - No formal written agreement was found. St.
Louis Park's sewers serve offices in Golden Valley located
southwest of the interchange of 1-394 and State Highway 100.
Wastewater from the 137 equivalent units is measured at Meter
120 and flows to Golden Valley Interceptor I-GV-461.
Crystal - A written mutual agreement for the use of sanitary
sewer facilities by and between Golden Valley and Crystal was
signed in 1961. The agreement states that where one city has
existing sewer facilities located upon or near a boundary street,
abutting properties in the other city may connect. However, no
units in either city were found to be connected or served by the
abutting community.
In general, the City's system is adequate. The City's trunk lines
and laterals are adequate in terms of size and age. In 1999 the
peak flow in the trunk lines averages about 60 percent capacity.
The City's system was constructed after 1950 and is not
considered old. By 2020 significant portions will be 70 years
old (see Figure 2).
Interceptor I-GV -460 has substantial unused capacity which
will likely continue through 2020. Interceptor I-GV-461 has
adequate capacity in the 36 inch segment north (downstream)
from Roanoke Road. South of this point through Tyrol Hills the
interceptor is operating near capacity. The origin of this
capacity problem is not from the flow in Golden Valley, but
from the flow in St. Louis Park.
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FIGURE 2
CONSTRUCTION OF WASTEWATER FACILITIES
(GENERALIZED)
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General Mills Research Center, these areas are shown
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In 1999 a total of three properties, each with a single family
house, had and used an on-site septic system. All three sites are
on the east side of North Lilac Drive in the 3200 block, see
Figure 3. Sewer lines are located within a reasonable distance
and service can be provided to all three properties.
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INFLOW AND
INFILTRATION
Like all cities, Golden Valley's wastewater flow has two
components 1) its base flow from the residential and business
and public type uses, and 2) inflow and infiltration (III). (Jet
rodding, amounting to 1,500,000 gallons per year, adds a small
additional amount to the system.) Inflow is surface water that
enters the system through manhole defects, and roof and
foundation drain connections. Infiltration is groundwater that
enters the system through foundation drains, manhole defects,
defective pipe joints and cracked or broken pipes. Since all
wastewater is treated at the Metropolitan facility and the City is
charged on the basis of wastewater flow, it is important that III
be kept to a minimum.
The City conducted an III study in 1983 which calculated that
the III was significant. Since then the City has taken several
steps to reduce III:
1. Adopted an ordinance making it unlawful to discharge any
roof water, groundwater or any other natural precipitation
into the sanitary sewer system.
2. Enforcement of the ordinance.
3. Initiated a program to repair manholes, manhole covers and
sewer pipes which prevent groundwater and surface water
from entering the system. This work includes inspection of
all the City's manholes each spring. Inspecting and
televising the system is an ongoing activity. In some cases
sewer pipes are relined - a process of installing a new pipe
within an existing pipe.
The City has been effective in reducing III. Analysis of waste
water flows, employment and households from 1980 through
1998 indicates inflow and infiltration has been reduced in the
range of 10 to over 15 percent. In dry years, III may be less
than 5 percent. In a wet year it may be somewhat over 10
percent.
Between 1999 and 2020 III is estimated to be between 3 and 10
percent or about 20 percent less than it was in 1983. However,
III is calculated at 7 percent in making wastewater forecasts for
1999 through 2020.
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PROJECTIONS
Wastewater projections for Golden Valley are based on current
flows and increases attributed to new households and new
employment. Summary wastewater projections for the years
1999-2003, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 are contained in Tables
3, 4 and 5. The methodology used to make the projections is
described below and in the footnotes to Table 4.
Methodology - Base Flow: The methodology used to calculate
wastewater flow is based on information from the 1983 III
study. Using portable meters in 1983, numerous wastewater
flows were conducted to determine the base flow of residential,
businesses and other users of the system.
Meter readings coupled with winter quarter water use were used
to determine the base flow. The difference between the two was
determined to be inflow and infiltration. The residential flow
rate was 194.3 gallons per unit per day. Business uses can be
calculated to be 46.7 gallons per day per employee.
Since the family size has decreased from about 2.99 in 1983 to
2.53 in 1999, this decrease should be sufficient to offset any
increase in water usage on a per capita basis.
Methodology - Inflow and InfUtration: III is calculated to be
7 percent based on:
· III calculations indicate it can be as low as 3 percent in dry
years and perhaps 10 percent in wet years.
· Ongoing efforts by the City to reduce III.
Using 7 percent III increases the average residential flow rate to
208 gallons per unit per day (194.3 x 1.07), and it increases
business flow to 50 gallons per employee per day (46.7 x 1.07).
Methodology - Total Flow: Total wastewater flow is the sum
of the base flow plus inflow and infiltration.
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2000 8,565 7,419 15,894 208 1,781,520 1,543,152 3,324,672 1,213,505,280
2001 8,638 7,469 16,107 208 1,796,704 1,553,552 3,350,256 1,222,832,344
2002 8,656 7,538 16,194 208 1,800,448 1,567,904 3,368,352 1,229,448,480
2003 8,780 7,625 16,405 208 1,826,240 1,586,000 3,412,240 1,245,467,600
2005 8,907 7,811 16,718 208 1,852,656 1,624,688 3,477,344 1,269,230,560
2010 9,039 8.005 17,044 208 1,880,112 1,665,040 3,545,152 1,293,980,480
2015 9,187 8,236 17,423 208 1,910,896 1,713,088 3,623,984 1,322,754,160
2020 9,214 8,356 17,570 208 1,916,512 1,738,048 3,654,560 1,333,914,400
Source: Thibault Associates
*Non-residential connected units have been expressed in residential equivalent units (EQ).
Methodology:
Residential: 208 gallons per unit per day.
Employment: 50 gallons per employee per day (4.16 employees equal one residential unit).
Group Quarters: 100 gallons per person per day (2.5 persons equal one residential unit).
Inflow and Infiltration is built into the formulas for residential units and employees. In 1999 the III
was estimated at about 7 percent. This III percent is expected to remain fairly constant through 2020.
Residential flow is 194.3 gallons x 1.07 III = 208 gallons per unit per day. Employee usage is 46.7
gallons x 1.07 III = 50 gallons per employee per day.
Annual wastewater flow equals the sum of residential units plus equivalent units (EQ). times 208
gallons per day, times 365 days.
The projected wastewater flows include only the flow generated from the City of Golden Valley. All
the appropriate additions and deductions for intercommunity agreement areas have been calculated and
are reflected in the numbers/tables.
No distinction is made between dwellings and households.
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Wastewater projections in Tables 3, 4 and 5 are comparable to
projections made by the Metropolitan Council in its system statement,
see Table 6.
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Sewered Population 22,300 22,700 23,000
Sewered Housing 8,800 9,000 9,200
Sewered 30,000 32,500 33,100
Employment
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Yearly Wastewater 1371 1392 1427 1449 1456 1480
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*Golden Valley's forecasts for LOW are the probable flows based on the formula of
208 gallons per day per household and 50 gallons per day per employee. These
figures allow for an III rate of about 7 percent. The HIGH forecasts are the LOW
figures plus 3 percent.
ISSUES AND NEEDS The issues and needs are:
1. Completing the System - Golden Valley's sanitary sewer
system is complete except for a few areas which will have
sewer service if they are developed or when service is
available. The areas are:
Septic System Area - three properties on the east side of
North Lilac Drive in the 3200 block.
ffidden Lakes - peninsula between Sweeney and Twin
Lakes.
General Mills - property north of the James Ford Bell
Technical Laboratory.
General Mills - property north of the corporate
headquarters.
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General Mills - property along the 1-394 South Frontage I
Road southeast of the interchange of Interstate 394 and State
Highway 169. -.
2. Interceptor I-GV-461 - The south portion of this 30 inch
interceptor, which goes through North and South Tyrol
Hills, is potentially inadequate to carry the increase in I
wastewater flow from St. Louis Park. In 1999, this
interceptor was estimated by MCES to be flowing at over 70
percent of its capacity causing concern for any increase in I
flow and peak flows. MCES estimates about 75 percent of
the total flow comes from St. Louis Park and 25 percent
from Golden Valley. Development served by this I
interceptor in St. Louis Park and its wastewater flow need
to be monitored.
3. Neighborhood Repair-Reconstruction - In neighborhoods I
where new street paving is needed, the sanitary sewers need I
to be inspected to identify any defects which need to be
corrected prior to repaving the streets.
4. On-Site Systems - The City has three on-site septic systems I
which need to be eliminated (see Figure 3).
S. Inflow and InrIltration - As the City's system ages new _I
defects will occur. Therefore, corrective inflow and
infiltration measures need to be continued on an annual I
basis.
POLICIES The policies which follow are based on review of the existing I
system, issues and needs.
1. City Sewer - Require all development to be served by City I
sanitary sewer.
2. Prohibit Septic Systems - Prohibit the construction and I
reconstruction of on-site septic systems and require septic
systems to be properly abandoned in accordance with local I
and state health requirements and other standards.
3. Standards - The sanitary sewer system must meet Upper I
Midwest 10 States Standards.
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4. System Maintenance - The City will regularly inspect the
City's system and perform preventative maintenance and
repair those parts found to be structurally deficient including
deficiencies which allow inflow and infiltration.
5. Inflow and Inrlltration
· The City will continue to enforce its ordinance
preventing illegal connections to the system.
· When monitoring the City's system, identify and correct
inflow and infiltration problems on a planned basis.
· Use corrective measures including pipe replacment or
relining, manhole repair, and repair of service lines
where appropriate.
6. Trunk Lines - The City will provide and assess trunk line
extension or reconstruction of a size sufficient to handle
existing and future wastewater flow consistent with needs,
redevelopment plans and provisions of the Comprehensive
Plan.
7. Monitor - The City will monitor its portion of the total
system for condition, capacity, function and inflow and
infiltration.
8. Street Reconstruction - Inspect/evaluate the lines in areas
scheduled for street improvements to determine if it is
appropriate to repair, reline, replace, or upgrade any of the
sanitary sewer lines including service lines.
PLAN AND PROGRAM
Plan
Figure 4 is the 1999-2020 Sewer Plan for Golden Valley. The
plan shows the areas served by sanitary sewer, trunk lines, City
lift stations, forcemains, metropolitan interceptors and meters
affecting Golden Valley and proposed expansion and changes to
the City's system. The plan is based on the land uses and
community facilities shown on the Comprehensive Plan map.
The City does not use or have local sewer districts. However,
metropolitan interceptor districts are shown on the plan.
Staging - Because the City's system is essentially complete,
there is no staging plan other than adding laterals to a few
remaining unsewered, undeveloped sites.
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Program
The sanitary sewer system program consists of the following:
1. Inrill Areas - Complete the system as development occurs in
the remaining vacant, unsewered areas.
2. Phase Out On-Site Systems - By 2001 eliminate the three
on-site septic systems by extending a lateral and requiring
connection of the three dwellings at North Lilac Drive
(3218, 3230, and 3240). The work will coincide with the
reconstruction of State Highway 100 and the frontage road.
3. Trunk Sewer Reconstruction - By 2000 reconstruct and
. realign the trunk sewer line at Turners Crossroad and
Glenwood Avenue to follow the Xenia Avenue extension and
allow for closure and reuse of Turners Crossroad north of
Glenwood. (No change in the size or capacity of the trunk
line is expected.)
4. Inflow and Inrdtration - Continue to seal and repair
manholes and trunk lines and other components to the
system on a planned, cost-effective basis reducing inflow and
infiltration. Enforce the City's Sewer Ordinance which
prohibits connecting sump pumps to the sewer and other
activities which result in inflow and infiltration. This goal
and strategy should keep III to 7 percent or less.
s. Agreements - Continue the agreements with Robbinsdale,
Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, New Hope, and Crystal unless
a more cost-effective and feasible manner to serve these
areas is provided.
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SEWER SYSTEM PLAN
METRO FACILITIES
Metro Gravity Line 1-GV-460
Metro Gravity Line 1-GV-461
Metro Forcemain
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M117. Meter
CITY FACILITIES
City Trunk Sewer 12-36" (Gravity)
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AREAS SERVED
D Area served by Interceptor 1-GV-460. Meter 117
_ Area served by Interceptor 1-GV-461. Meter 117
_Area served by Robbinsdale Sewer
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~ Area served by St Louis Park Sewer
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D. . Area served by Minneapolis Sewer
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_Area served by New Hope Sewer
(Flows to 7114 and Meter 114)
Area in Robbinsdale served by Golden Valley
D Unsewered. Undeveloped Areas
Projected to be developed by 2020
PROTECTED ELEMENTS
D Water
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