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01-23-95 PC Agenda . II. III. IV. . I I AGE N D A GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Regular Meeting Golden Valley City Hall 7800 Golden Valley Road Council Chamber January 23, 1995 7:00 PM I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - November 14, 1994 CONTINUED DISCUSSION OF UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DISCUSSION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE TORONTO APA NATIONAL CONVENTION (One page advancement notice enclosed.) REPORTS ON MEETINGS OF THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS, COMMUNITY STANDARDS TASK FORCE, VALLEY SQUARE TASK FORCE V. OTHER BUSINESS VI. ADJOURNMENT J. I ~---- ------- I ____._.J ~ .. MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION . November 14, 1994 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at the Golden Valley City Hall, Council Chambers, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The meeting was called to order by Chair McAleese at 7:02 PM. Those present were Commissioners Groger, Johnson, Kapsner, Lewis, McAleese, Pentel and Prazak. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development; Elizabeth Knoblauch, City Planner and Mary Dold, Secretary. I. Approval of Minutes - October 10, 1994 MOVED by Groger, seconded by Pentel and motion carried unanimously to approve the October 10, 1994 minutes as submitted. II. Informal Public Hearing - Minor Subdivision Applicant: Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Address: All of Block 1, Valley Square Area C - Area Bounded by Hwy. 55, Winnetka Avenue, Golden Valley Road and Rhode Island Avenue Request: Combine and Re-divide two EXisting Lots and an Outlot on the Block known as "Area C" . City Planner, Beth Knoblauch gave a summary of her memo to the Planning Commission dated November 9, 1994 commenting that a replat is being done because the lot, which was created last year for a assisted housing project, is not adequate for the proposed Golden Valley Post Office. Ms. Knoblauch talked about the driveways to be constructed and proposed r.o.w. changes. She continued with reviewing staff findings on factors that must be considered. Commissioner Lewis asked about soil testing and if the United States Postal Service (USPS) would have a long term lease. Ms. Knoblauch commented that the USPS has done soil testing and the soil will support a building and retaining wall. Ms. Knoblauch also stated that the USPS is intending to buy the proposed post office site. Commissioners Pentel and Kapsner asked about truck traffic and impact on the infra-structure. City Planner Knoblauch and Planning Director Grimes commented on the anticipated truck traffic and possible routes postal service trucks may use. Mr. Grimes also talked about the USPS obtaining a P.U.D. Permit for this site due to the variances needed on the lot. . Commissioner Kapsner asked about the HRA considering a plan for shared parking for the entire block. He also commented that an liLli-shaped lot is not easily developable but four separate lots could be and then shared parking could be possible. Ms. Knoblauch commented that the HRA could make a stipulation for shared parking. . . . --'. o. Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission November 14, 1994 Page Two Commissioner Pentel asked about building up to a retaining wall. Ms. Knoblauch stated that could be possible with the City's okay. Chair McAleese opened the informal public hearing and acknowledged the receipt of a letter from John Griffiths, 1227 Hampshire Avenue North regarding the development plans for Valley Square Area C (proposed Post Office site). John Paulson, 320 Edgewood, owns the Valley Square Office Building and expressed his concerned with how the post office will be located on the lot and asked if the USPS felt this was an adequate site. Planing Director Grimes commented that the USPS knows it will not meet all requirements and will need to complete the PUD process. Chair McAleese commented to Mr. Paulson that the Commission was glad to hear of his concerns for the property but his concerns would be better addressed at a future meeting concerning the PUD application. Winston Peterson, 2315 Cavell Avenue North, is concerned with buses running Winnetka Avenue and the additional r.o.w. taking. Ms. Knoblauch commented that no buses will have stopping points on Winnetka Avenue from Hwy. 55 to the library. There is a bus stop area just north of the library at 10th Street. Ms. Knoblauch also commented that the r.o.w. on Winnetka Avenue is for landscaping purposes only. Chair McAleese closed the informal public hearing. Commissioner Prazak asked about the zero lot line to the south. Ms. Knoblauch commented that the site sketch included in their packets showed a zero lot line and the Preliminary Plat reviewed at the meeting showed about 10 feet between the building and property line. Commissioner Kapsner stated that his concern is with chopping off a part of Area C but would support the minor subdivision request. Commissioner Lewis commented that she does not feel this is a good location for the post office but would support the application. Commissioner Pentel stated that she is not "wild" about cutting off a corner of Area C and asked staff if the 10 foot setback on the Rhode Island side would in- clude a sidewalk. Mark Grimes commented that at this time, staff didn't know. Chair McAleese commented that he had no problem with doing clean-up work for the platting but did agree with the rest of the commissioners about having to carve out a portion of the block. MOVED by Kapsner, seconded by Lewis and motion carried by a vote of 6 ayes and 1 abstention to recommend to the City Council approval of the Minor Subdivision for Winnetka Square. . . . ~, . Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission November 14, 1994 Page Three III. Discussion of the Process to Amend the City Code to Approve Ordinances with One Reading instead of Two Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, reviewed his memo with the Planning Commission regarding amending the City Code to eliminate the second consideration for approval of ordinances. Mr. Grimes emphasized that Planning items consist of hearing notices and a legal notice so the public is informed about these issues. Commissioner Lewis approved of the amendment stating that this seems to be a housing cleaning item. Commissioner Groger is concerned about resident notification and is uneasy with only one consideration for approving an ordinance. City Planner Knoblauch com- mented that the City Council could continue a hearing item if they felt more time was needed for review. MOVED by Lewis, seconded by Johnson and motion carried unanimously to recommend to the City Council to amend the City Code to approve ordinances with one reading instead of two. IV. Continue Discussion of Updating the Comprehensive Plan Chair McAleese and Commissioner Pentel had met with staff to work on the Comprehensive Plan. They talked about statistics needed, what other cities should be used for comparison purposes and how the information gathered should be used. Chair McAleese requested staff to gather additional information. V. Staff and commissioners discussed various meetings they had attended. VI. Other Business No other business was discussed. VII. Adjournment Chair McAleese adjourned the meeting at 9:10 PM. Jean Lewis, Secretary . ~6~ ?JrocO~ h~~ ~.Jk ~~. . . APRIL'_8-12,~.1995: :.;l" ~~~J 'o"';T' "-o>"'nOI' NTO'. C. "A l\..TAD..... 'A.->il;{i4:f~~. ~:~;-. ..... ~ ~ .":, '",. ~"~, fiL~. ' , -,.::>\"-?~{te;. Annual Planning Conference of the AMERICAN PLANNING AsSOCIATION, CANADIAN I~STITUTE OF PLANNERS, ANn ONoouo PROFESSIONAL PlANNERS INSTITUTE T. o';Onto is the "~ost hopeful and healthy' city in North America," says noted urban planner Jane Jacob~. 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