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Golden Valley Planning Com�ni.ssion
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I MAR�fi 9, 1987
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� I. APPR+OVAL OF MINUTES - FFF�RU�RY 23. 1987
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II. R,EPORT ON CITY CJOi7NCIL ME�!`ING - MARCH 5, 1987 I
III. CENT�TIAL ZiOWN ME�TING FC)LIAW-UP �
IL'. OOMPRII�IIIVSIVE PL,AN UPDATE SCHIDULE �
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� PLANNING COMMISSION 6UIDELIIdES FOR PUBLIC INPUT �
The Planning Carmission is an advisory body. created to adv9se the City Council on land use. The Camaission '
will reconmend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon the Camnission's determination of
� whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plao, and whether the pro-
posed use will, or rill not, adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood.
The Commission holds informal pubtic heari�gs on land use proposals to enabte you ta learn� first-hand, what i
such proposats are� and to permit you to ask questions aod offer com�nts. �our questions and coa�nts beco� i
part of the record and Milt be used by the Council, along rith the Comnission s recamnendation, in reaching i
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ITo aid in your understandi�g and to facilitate your comrents and questions, the Commission �ill utilize the i
ifollowfng procedure: •
! 1. The Coamission Chair will introduce the proposal and the recomnendation from staff. Coemission
! members may ask questions of staff.
i 2, Tfie proponent wilt describe the proposal and answer any questions from the Co�emission.
3. The Chair will open the public hearing, asking first for those aho wish to speak to so ind4cate
� by rais9ng their hands. The Chair may set a t�me limit for individuat questionsJcamients if a
large number af persons have indicated a desire to speak. Spokespersons for groups witl have a
j , longer period of time for questions/comrents.
' 4. Ptease give your futl naaie and address clearly when recognized by the Chair. Remember, your
- questionslc�nts are for the record.
; 5. Direct your questionslcoaments to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will ans�r your
questions.
6. No one M911 be given the opportunity to speak a second time until ereryone has had the opportunity
to speak in4tia11y. Please limit your second preseotation to new inforEaat9on, not rebuttal.
� T. At the close of the pubtic hearing, the Cortm9sslon will discuss the proposal and take appropriate
action.
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PLANNING CAMMISSIO!v
February 23, 1987
A re�ular meetin� of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chaanbers
of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota..
Chairman Prazak called the meetir�g to order at 7:05 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Ka,psner, Leppik, McAleese, McCracken-Hunt, and
Prazak. Commissioners Lewis and Russell were absent. Also present were Alda
Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria ariderson, Secreta.ry.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9. 1987
It was mot�ed by� Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner McCracken-Hur►t,
and c;a.rried unanimously to approve the minutes of the FebruarY 9, 19$7 meeting
with the understanding that the proposerl Section 20.03(F) of the Zoning Code k�e
clarified.
II. H'AIVER OF PL.4'PTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: George and Maril,vn lilouda
LOCATIOI�: 5249 and 5311 Golden Vallev Roact
• REQUEST: Waiver of' the Plattin� Ordinance to �,].low
for an Adjustment to the Lot Line
Chairmari Prazak: introduced this agenda item and askerl staff for a brief' summary.
City Planner Alda Wilkinson gave a brief sumn�ar�- of the proposal for a five-foot
adjustment to the lot line between 52�9 and 5311 Golden Valle,y Road. SYie
eaplained that the proposed five-foot adjustment of the lot line between the
two residences is an improvement iri terms of compliance with the City's Zonin�;
Code. "
George and Marilyn klouda, proponents, were present. The,y- stated the,y were
selling the propert� at 5249 Golden Valle,v Road and tha;t the ad�iustment to the
lot line would give them better access to their back yard.
It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded b;c Gommissioner McAleese
and ca.rried unanimously to recommend Cit,y Council approval of the request for a
Waiver of the Platting Ordinance to allow for a five-foot adjustment to the lot
line between the properties at 52�9 and 5311 Golden Valleti Roa,d.
III. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL AND FiRA MEETINGS
Cit,y Pla.nner Wilkinson gave a review of Commissioner Russell's review of the
February lU, 1987 meeting of the Housing and R�edevelopment Authority. Chair
Prazak reported on the Februa.r� li, 1987 Cit� Council Meeting.
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Golden Valle,y Planning Commission Minutes
Februar�r 23, 198i
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IV. CENTENNIAL � N�TING FOLLOtiv-UP
Commissioners reviewed and commented on responses prepa.red b,y staff for the
Centennial Town Meeting follow-up items.
V. R,EVIESJ OF CAPITAL IMPROVIIKII�T PF�UGR�,:�1 (CI�1
Comments by Commissioners on the CIP were as follows:
1. The CIP format is readable and easy to understa.nd.
2, TYie parks overla� is especially appreciated.
3. The CIP gives an appreciation of the broad ra.nge of Cit� f'unctions arid
activities.
�. TYie CIP provides a nice reference for answerin� ques�ioris raised by othe�r
Galden Valley residents.
�. Il wot�ld be helpful to ha.ve information or� pro�ra.mmed Count�- road
improvement projects incorporated into tYie CIP as a separate sectior�.
6. It would bP helpful to indicate in the CIP cru�n�es from the yrevious CIF'
and justif ications for• char��e.
�. Folloc,°-up is su�Qested on quantifiable proje�et �iust..ific:ations, suc:h as
lowering of future operatin� costs.
8. Unaergrounding of wires should be incorporated irito s�tieduled street.
� improvement projects.
5. Purch�.se of new voting machines is welc:omed.
hio��ed b�� Gommissioner Leppik, seconded b}• Cammissioner I�apsner• ar�d ca.rriec�
lxnatiimouslS� ttiat the City consider offerin� residents in proposed streE:t
reconstruetion are�is the opportunitti to have the utilit�° wires buri ed at tt,�-
same time an� street reconstruct.ion is done.
Moved b�° Commissioner McGracken-HLUit, sec.onded b�- Commissioner McAleese and
carried iu�ariimousl3� ta recommend Cits� Council ��praval of the CIP f'�r
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�`I. YF,�iR 2010 PLANIvI:vG PROGR�1:^1
Year `LU1Q Planning Program was reviewed }�y Commissiorier McAleese.
The meetin� was adjourned at 9:30 P.ri. �
Ga.r,y� Prazak, Chair Linda McGracken-Hunt, Secretar�
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7'0: Golden Valle�= Planning CoirQnission
FRC}M: Alda k'ilkinson, CitS- Planner �
SUBJECT: Centennial Toti�n Meet.in� Follow-up
Attached for Plannir�g Commission review and comment are a record of' Platu�i_rr_:
Commissiori comments on staff summa.r•ies of' Towri Aleetin� initiatives <u-ici r•e�-ise��
sw�unat�ies. The re�-ised summaries will be suY�mitted for Cit;c- Cotu�icil considez•-
ation on M�a,rcli 17, 1�87. Fol.lowin� Cit.�- Co��ricil consideration, stmuiu�ries k-:�.l.l
be edited for distriUution to Toti�� Meetiri� }aarticiparit:;.
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I. hec�rc� of Februarz- 23, 198; F'la.ruiin� Commissioci �'ummcn�� ur� Toc,n ^ie.etin�;
Iriitiati�-e Sw�unaries
�. F�.ev.is�d St.af� Sumn�.ries of' Tow1i Meetin� Initiati�-es
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� CII�'I'II+INIAL TOWN MEE,TING FOLI�OW-UP
The Golden Valley Plarining Commission, at the Februa.ry 23, 1987 Planning
Commission meeting, macie the following comments on staff summa.ries of action on
town meetin.� ir�itiatives:
General Comments
The swamaries, as written, ar•e a�propriate for• presentation to the Planning
Commission and Cit� Council. Summaries are not in a form appropriate f'or
presentation to the public.
In pre�ring sumrna,ries for the public, the number of authars should }>e limited.
It would be best to ha,�•e one person write all swrui�aries f'or the public.
Colden Valle�- Lutheran Colle�e Site
The Plannirig Commissior� yuestions the statement th�it it is in t��e interest of
the Cit�� to act quickl,r before creditoi�s take over the Colle�e site. Ther•e ma�-
be ber�efi-t. to the City in waiting and allowiri� t,he price to drop. The Plannin�
Commission would not rush ta affer tax increment financing for ari�� use.
The issue of use of ta.�. increment firiancin£ is � issue which s}iould be addresse�
separatel�r from the issue of land use and ti�hich should be reviewPd prior to
� making ta.s iricrement firiancin� available f'or redevelopment of the Cc�lle�e site.
Appropriate redevelopment of' the College site sr�ould be incorporated ini,o t�ie
Plaiuiinry Conuriission comp.rel�et7sive plarinil��� process. Tfie Plannin.� Com►uission is
not read�° to commit to an�° s�ecif'ic lax�d use f'or the Golle�e site. It appear•s
that the sit.e is ap�i�opriatA f'or lu�>ur� tiousixi�, asswnin� tY�t industrial is
riat appro�riat.e and that off"ice arid retail ax�e to be coiicentratcd iri ��alle��
Syua.re. The Planning Commission is leaning towar•d �iousin� for the Golle�e
site, but does not wisr, to cot�nit to housir�� at this Lime.
Tl��e a�propriate wa,y to cotrunit. to housir�£ on the Lut}ieran Colle�e s.ite wo��1d be
to amend the Comprehensi�re Plar� t� indicate lon�-term resider�tial use. Ttie
Gom�rehensi��e Pla.n pravides the strongest guidance aTid clearest message oi' Gi t;
commitment to a use, and courts sho�; aeference to tlomprehensive Plans.
Rede��elotxnent Philosonh��
Ttie redevelopmerit philosophy should list specifications foi• ttie use of t,a�.
increment f'inancing.
There is a lack of public understa.nding of ta�: iricremerit financin�', and stsitemerit
of :a rede��elopment philosophi will pro�•ide a gaad tool for educa.ting the puuli_�
concernin� ta.�: increment financinr.
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� Maintain Residential Land lise
The first sentence in the second paragraph requires expla.nation in the sumrr�.r•j-
prepared for the public. There should be an e�:planation of wh,y it is importa.nt
to mainta.in a balance between residential and business land uses. For instanc:�:,
one explanation mav be that a balance between the two allows the City to
"better ride out changes in state ta..�: laws".
The Plannin� Commission wishes to note that there is need for new residential
development as well as for new business development.
Enforcement of Developer Commitments
The summarti• prepared for the public mav note that the CitSr staff is "dependent
on diligent and watchful citizeris for awareness" of situations rcquirin�
enf orcement.
Maintenance of Business and Commercial r�x��i.�ertv
Citizens should be aware that there is a mechanism fr�r enforcing maintenance of
business and commercial properties, but should also be made aware of the
limitations on Cit�- involvemerit. Citizens should understa.nd tha.t i.f proT�ertt-
owners have "weeds instead of flowers in planters", that ma� not be somethii�,�
which tt�e City has authorit�� to rectif;�.
� Da.� Care Needs
It would be tielpf'ul to �ow the tota,l capacit�� in numk�er of children of all
home da�� ca.re and da�r ca.re centers in the Cit� .
It was point,eci out t:iat requirements f'or home da,y care can require remodPliri:;
involving considerable east, This ma�� lead to closin.g of home da�r care or
coriversion to unlicensed day c;r�re. 'Triere is the possibility that increased
requirements encourage unlicensed homes. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt personallt-
knows of t�o day care homes which ceased operation this year dtie to the co��t of'
remodeling requirements. It is sug�ested that the Cit�• consider a subsid��
progra.m, �x�ssibl,y- a low-ir�terest loan pro�ram, for makin� ma loi' modifica.tioris
to homes f or day ca,re use.
Th� Planning Commission would like to see the City ta.ke "proacti�=e" steps t.o
promote da�� ca,re in major developments, including both office and residential
projects. �
Small Grocer�� Shop �auth af Hi�hwa�= 5�
The Planning Commission suggests promotion of a Super �merica type of combina-
tion convenience store and gas station due to the loss of and need for a
gasoline station as well as a small grocery store.
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� Site suggestions for a sma,ll grocer,y store alone include the corner of Turrier•s
Crossroad and Glenwood Avenue, Laurel Avenue west of the existin� a.partment
building to the railroad tracks, or �ssibly the first level of a new apartment
building.
Housin� Out�ortunities
Consideration is suggested of nonprofit housing corporations which would purcha,se
homes from the elderlS and subsidize sales to youn.g families. Minnesota la�;
allows HRAs to set up housing corporations of tY�is type.
Accept Auxiliary Apartments
The Planning Commission chooses to address the accessory housin� question as
pa.rt of' the total comprehensive plan update process rather than giving the
issue specidl prior attentiori.
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� R�VISID SUl�1AItIES
Golden Vallev Lutheran Colle�e Site
At the Centennial Town Meeting, there was interest shown in the reuse of the
Golden Valle;v Lutherari College for public purposes. For exa.mple, the e:cistin�
buildings could be used ds a Communitv Center or recreation facility. Same
mentione�ci the construction of a par.k or golf course. The City Council has made
it clear since the Colle�e closed in the summer of 1985 that the Gitv was not
interested in the purchase of the propert,y. The City Council believes tliat.
there are already excellent facilities in Golden �7alletiT to serve the needs of
its citizens.
The CitS� Council and staFf determiried iri the summer of 1985 to remain mut�.aal of,
tr►e reuse of the 3U-acre site. Therefore, no land use studies have been done
iri order to determine wha.t tSTpe of land use would be most appropriate ar��3
compa,tible at the site. The Lutheran Bible Institute, owner of the C�older�
Valley Lutheran Collece, ha.s been ma,rketing the site since mid-1y85. The Cit�,-
staff has met ma,nv times with the Lutheran Bible Institute, its real estate
agents and persons propasin� to k�uS- the propert,y-. There have been many pro�sals
made on the site includin�' the Natior�l Gua.rd, the Shriners, office/warehause,
ag�,rtments, retail space and office s�za.ce. Most proposals �kive in��ol�ed thP
removal of' all the buildin�; on the site. Each proposal that has been presented
to t}ie Cit�- st��,ff ha.s iricluded t}ie Citi through t�ie use of Ta�; Incremer�t
Financir�.
� The effort to sell the pr•opert;y has ta�en longer• than e::pected by tYie LuthErar�
Bible Institute and its creditors. It now appea.rs that both �x�rtie�. would like
to sell the proper't� as soon as possible.
It ap��ars that one of the methads that could be utilized bt= tlie Cit�� to help
e:>pedite the sale of the propert�� is to reconsider• the Cii;;s 's riori-irivolti�ement
in recammendin� a land use for the propertt-. This is particular•1� impartarit
beca.use this properti° is part of' a Plarined L'riit Ae�-elopmer�t. (PL'U) . �n�r reuse
of t}ie propertr would recluire a.n amended PUD. at ttie �resent time, there is
nothin� to guide a potential buti er regardin� 1,he reuse c.f tt�e �ror�rt� e:cept
that an educa.tional institution would be acceptable if it fits in Hith the
elistin; PL�. A land use stud�; which would reconnnenci �, l�ti,� term use of t�ie.
pro�ert�� would be the most appropriate actiot�.
alternate ;:1
TY�e Planning Commi.ssion believes that the appropriate actiori tYia,t should be
taken would be to review ti�e land use of the site as pa.rt of a Comprehensi��e
Plan amendment. T`r�e Plannirig Commission is not read3 to commit to a specific
land use until proper studt- of the site has been completed. Currentiv, the
Planri�.ng Commission is in the process of updatin� the Compr•ehensive Plan.
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The City Council and staff would like to make a recommendation on the reuse of'
� the site in order that the Lutheran Bible Institute and its creditors cari use
tY�3t informa,tion to select a developer for the site in t,he near future. The
staff believes that the reuse of the site for housin� for var�ing income
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levels, ages and needs may be the most appropriate use of the site and a rare
• opportunity to help fulfill housing needs for the City. In the near future,
the CitST sta.ff will be arran�ing a tour for the Citv Council and Planning
Coimnission to look at various housin� developm�nts in the `I�ain Cities that ma,y
be appropriate to the site.
After a long-term land use is determined b�° the City Council, the Lutheran
Bible Institute can select a developer that has plans consistent with tYie
City's plans. This develo�er can then work with the Lutheran Bible Institute,
the City and the nei�hborhoad to design a development that will be accepta.ble.
Redevelonment Philosoph��
The Citv is involved in four redevelopment areas - �alley Square, North T+irth,
Golden Hills and Medle�� Park. In each of those areas the City ha,s used TIF to
assist in the redevelopmerit of those areas. The City contii�ues to be asked to
assist in rede��elopment in these redevelopment areas and also in different
areas of tY�e Cit�°. With the recent chanQes in tr,e ta.x la,ws, t}�e reduction in
Federal and Str�.te programs that assist in redevelolxnent acti��it�-, and the a�in�
�id chan�ing of Golden Vallet , it is enticipated that t}ie Git� will recei��e
more arid more rey,uests for rede`�elolxnent assistance.
In order to address and evalua.te the Citti's r•oIe iri recievelo�merit, the CC/I-�fi�,
and staff tiill be draf,tin� a rede��elopmerit philosoph��. This philosopli� tiill
t,a.�:e into corisideration the �st �rractices re�ar•din� rede�relolxnent. Iri addit�ori,
ne� concerns �,�ill be taken into accotu�t inclu�in�: the ri�hts of' the propert�°
� owners in a redevelopment area, the use of ta.•� increment firuuicin� a,nd its
o�•erall eff'ect. on the Cit�°'s fina.ncial positiori, the use of coridemnation ari��
determiriin� the prioritizatiori oi r•edevelu1.Knerit listrict.s oz� concerns.
T}�e staf'f will pro��ide informatior, to the CC/Hk.4 on the rede�elo��nent philosopti�-
in r1���. .� phi.iosophti� should be completed in tlie i�te s��tunc�r.
Vo1�Yeti Hill� R.edevelox�mE�nt Distric:t
At the current time, the Cit� Council/HR=� is in��olved onl�- in the redevelopment
of ttie se�-en-acre site at. the northeast, corner of nec,- :�enia :���enue and I-3��!.
This site will be the location of a 4UO,UGU square f'oot, l�-stor�� offiee tower,
a 1,1C)0 s�ice parizin� ramp and a h�te].. It is anticipa.ted that the office
tower arid ramp will be completed b�• the summer of� 1988. TYie two-acre hat.el pad
will be marketed and a hotel constructed as soon as market c�iiditions are
f a�=orabl e.
The remainc�er of the GHR�, is "on hold" at the present time. Tr�ere a,re severa:l
reasons for the dela� in the redevelo�ment of' the remainins 7U acres of the
district. TYiez- are:
1. t� hotel was to be built as part of the first pha.se of development. However,
the hotel 2�as now been dela�red. It was anticipated that there would ha.ve been
e�cess ta�: increment f'unds available to be used iii tr�e other parts of the
district had a hotel been built at ttie same time as the office. This requires
t11�t all other areas in the Golden Hills Dist.rict mu:t Le "starid alone" ta..�
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� increment projects. The sta,ff's analysis is that none of the other area.s will
be able to be "stand alone" projects but they will need excess increment from
other parts of the district.
2. The fina.l ri�ht-of-way has not �et been determined east of 'I�rners Crossroads.
This will effect the development of the Fa.st Area. Until the Minnesota Dega.rtment
of Transporta.tion determines the propertv the.y need east of Turners Crossroads,
the Citv will hesitate to become involved. �
3. The City has joined with St. Louis Park to have a traffic analysis donE. �f' .
the I-394 corridor. Until this analvsis is com�leted and trie results anal�•zed,
the Cit,y will not approve an,y l�.rge develo�xnent plaris. The purpose of the
stud,y is to determine the amount of develo�ment th,at ma� occur in the I-39�
corridar in Golden Valley and St. Louis Park base,d on the I-39� design. if the
results of the stud�� indicate the need t.o limit future development, the GHF;.A
ma,y be affected. It is anticipated that tYie stud� will b� com}>leted in april .
The overall plans for the GHR4 remain consistent with the Golden Hills Rede�relo��-
ment Plan. However, as with ari�� plan, the Gity/HRA must. -Le fleYible to thP
ma,rket and the e�cisting demand.
The City .t�,s met with several developers who are interested in c�evelopin� in
the GHkA. However, developers realize the need for substantial City assista.nce
through TIF and the uncertainties of the market at the present timE.
� Maintain Residential L�.nd L;se
?+��.intaining a lar•ge ba.se of propertv for residential land use� i� im}:�or tant f'o-r
the cammunit�=. After all, the people w},o li�-e in the communitt are trie Citv's
most im�>arta,nt resource. For the residerit, it is a feelin� �f securitv to kr�ow
that their neighbor�haod is stable anc� speriding morie�° on a home in the nei�hboz•-
tiood is a �ooci investment. But because Golden Valle,y is ari older, fiz•st rir��;
suburb and in an eacellent location f'or botti residential and business uses,
there is and will be future conflicts for the growth of business land uses. �1.
the present time, about 95% of t}ie Citv's propert�r is de��eloped. In order tc�
f ind land for business uses to grow, the redevelopmerit of lanc3 i5 necessar•��.
TYie Cifi.v must stri�•e to kee� a balance between residential land uses asid
business land uses ir, order to provide good opportunities for housin� and jobs
in the cammunit��. In addition, a solid commercial ta� base helgs to keep
property- ta.�es lower for residential propertv owners. In order• t.o mairitairj
strong Y�esicieritial nei�hborhoods, the Cit,y must continue i.o ha�-e a strong and
current Com�reher�sive Plan that clearly spe:aks tu land use go�,ls af the Cit�-.
In addition, good land use ordinances and maintena,nce codes have been esta.t�lisl�ed
and are enforced that reflect the �oa,ls established in trie Comprehensive Flan.
'1'l-ie process for changing land uses from one use to another should be clearl;�-
under�toad by residents. The residents should be gi�-en the right to be hearc3
early�i.n the process of a proposed land use chaxige.
There should also be a commitmerit to new resi�ential developmerit in the City.
This is particularl,y important due to the aging of the housine stock and the
� change in the demographic profile of Golden ValleS.
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At the present time, the Plannin� Commission is working on an updated Compre-
� hensive Plan that will address long range lana use concerns. The public will
be invited to be im�olved in this pracess. The CitS° will also he reviewing its
land use ordinances along with the Compreher�ive Plan.
This matter is also a concern of the HRA and will be addressed in the Redevelop-
ment PhilosopYi�.
Enforcement of DeveloUer C-ommitments
The City staff mal�es its best effort to ensure that developers follo� through
on all commitments made to the City. If the HRE� is im�olceci, the HRr�, reyuires
a develo�nent agreement which specifica,lly states the commitments made h�- the
developer. The HkA receives f'inancial guarantees in order that work is completec3
as committed.
In non-HRA developments, the developer ma,y require a Gonditiana]. lise Permit;
(CG�'l . This permit s�cif'ica.11� sta.tes t}ie devel��rs obli�ations. If the
ohl.igatior�is under the permit, are not met, the Ct�' rna� bc ret•oked.
Fai• all neti develolxnent and the substa.ntial remoc�eling of buildings, the
de�eloper must submit plans to the Board of Buildii� Review. At the time the
developer sukxnit.s his plan for review and appro�-al. Tt�e lancisca,pe plan for• t}�e
. devel�pmer�t musi, k�e zlp�x•o��ed b�� the Board. The develoixr• �i�-e� a finaricial
guarant�° to the Cit�� that the landsca,pinQ will last two growin� sea.sons.
� City staff makes a �oad effort to enforce development commitments. Hopef.ullt�,
the commitments ti�ill be done witriout. persuasion b�- Cit�- staff. If the Citt•
mus�., it �,-ill �o to court. to instu�e thin�s are done as promisec�l or else cas}�
an�� fir�ar�cial guarar�tees that have been submit.tec�.
Cit;� staft is also depend�.iit �ti diligent arid watchful citizens far awaieness ot'
situations regardin� enfarcemerit of commitment.s made b� developers.
A9aintenar�ce of Btisiness arid Commercial Pro��rt�
'Tlie Cit;c- staff works ha.rd i,o assure tha.t business and commercial propert.� .i.s
well mairita.ined. The Cit�- has codes re�arding mainteriance that must be fo1lo�:e�
b;�- e�,�er5- busiriess. The Cit;� staff will tr;�T to remed�= violritions fir•st by meet-
in� with the owrier. If this does not succeed, t�ie Cit�- will then ta,ke le.gal
acti�r�. Qr� ttie whole, Golden Vallev is a well maintairied communit,y. Ii' there
are complaints about a p�articular busiriess, the Cit�- should be conta.cted. The
Cit� staff' dues depend on diligent and w�tchful citizens f�r awareriess �f
situa.tioris regardirig mainter�a.�ice of pr•apert� in txolden Valleti-.
Citizens sr�ould be a�,�are that the Cit�° ma�� oiily enforce standards that are part.
of Ci�v Ordinances. Uften times, the Cit�- car�not improve situations beca,use a
busin�ss, commercial or residential property meets the minimum standards for
maintenance which mav nat be accepta.ble to evervone,
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Dav c:a.re Needs
� The City ha.s been involved in providin� assistance to da.y care in Golden
Valley. Over the gast several years, the City has spent about $1U,000 of it
CDBG funds each year to assist low income persons in payin� for day carE. In
addition, the Cit�- also partiall�= furids the Ek�lorer Program through the
Robbinsda.le Schaol District. This �ro�raaii provides before and after school
ca.re to school age ehildren.
The Ci�,y has also amended its Zoning Code to permit day care centers in everz-
Zaning District e};cegt the residential districts. The da�- ca.re centers would
have to receive a Coriditional L'se Permit,. There ar•e se�°eral day- ca.re centers
operating in Golden Vallei.
The City has changed its Zonitig Code to comply with State law regardin� home
dair care. The Citj's Inspectior� De�artment has inspected each of the da�� care
homes for safet,y compliance. G�.irrreritl�� tt�ere are 33 licensed da�� c�a.re 1-iomes ir�
Golden �'allev serving approaimatelti° �5G c�1i1�3ren.
Iri order to pro�ide for da�- ca.re needs of residerit� oI' Golden �alle�� arid t.Yiose
coming to Golden �`alle�� to woi•k, t�ie Plaruiir�� Comn�is.�'.1011 sug�ests ttuzt t�ie Cit.�°
ericourage and promote dav care in ma jor� conunercial anc� resi.deritial developments.
Small GrocerY Shop South of Hi�hwati �»
Soutri of Hi;hwa�� 5� in Golden �alle�- ther•e are rio com�eriience t�� stores that
� cater to consiuner� �oods e�cept in the Go.Lden Hills S}ioppin� Center� a,i•ea. Ir�
that area there are several stares. Howe�-er, the sm�,ll food market ir� that
area w�.s closed se�°er�,l morittis ago as ��rt of the Goldei, Hills Rede�•elopment.
Iri adc�itioi�, there will soori be iio place to buti° gas ii� t}�zt area due to the
purclia.se of t�ie �ati station at Hi�hwaS� 12 and Turners Crossroad for highwzz��
r•i�Yit-of-wa� .
Tt,e prol�er#.�� south of Highwa� :,� is �enerallti zoned Sin;1 e F�unil�� nartY� of
L,atu•el Avenue and west of Highwa�- 10U, and Industrial sout�i of Laurel Avenue
ar�d wes� of Higtiwa�� lUU. There is an1� a limited �unouriL of` commex•cial zoniti��
in the Golderi Hills area south of Highwa�° 55. Com�enience storE:s are permitt�ca
orilti- in t}ie Commercial Zoniri� Di stricl..
:� con�Tenience store cauld occup�- paxt �f the Ciolden Hiiis Shopping Center.
However•, this is unlikelST due to the Yii�h r•erits iri tlic. S}ioppirig Cer�ter. In
adc�itiori, Ruperts tends to dominate the parkin� the shoppin� ceriter which would
make a com�enience store "inconvenient". The Citti- would have to consi.der a �
chaiige to the Comprehensi��e Plar, and Zonir�g Grdina.nce to allow a locatiori f�or d
conver�ience store/�as station south of Hig'hwa�� 55 outside oi the Gol�er, Hilis
area.
The Rlannin� Commission is no� iri the process of' updatin� its Compr•eher�si��e
Plan. Special interest kill be given to the I-394 corridor. The Plannin�
Commission will re�-ie�+ the plan ir� t��e area a.�id the pol,eritial need for a
corivenience store/gas stativri. Possible locations su�gested bv the Plannin,
�:'ommissiori are tiear Turners Crossroad and Glenwood A��eriue, L�,urel Avenue wes:..
� af the e�;isting apartment buildin� near Turners Crossroad to the the railroad
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tracks, or possiblv combined with a new apartment building in the Laurel Avenue/
�zrners Crossroacl area. When the west axea of the Goiden Hi11s Redevelopmer�t
District_ is developed, a portion of that area along Laurel Avenue may be
considered for a convenience type store.
Aousin� Opportunities
F�istin� City of Golden Valle,y Housing Policy is contained in three document�:
1. The Housing Element of the City of Golden Vallev Comprehensive
Plan adopted b� the Cit� Council
2. TI-ie Citv of Galden Valle,y Housing Policv adopted bv the Citc Council
3. The Implementa.tion of the Housing Policy recommended by the
Planning Commission and received b� the Citv Council
The empha.sis in existing CitS housing palicv is �n choice. Gaals and objectives
iri thE. ado�ted Housing Policy and Com�rehensi�re Plan Housin� Elemer�t em�hayize
provision of a full rar��e of housing oi�partunities to all economic levels.
The Implementation of the Housing Polic3� su�gests a focus ar1 pro��ision of
senior housing as a mear�s of� �aking underutilized familv housin.� available t,o
Soun�er families arid pro�iding greater housin� oppartur�ity and choice to all
a�e levels.
T!-�� Cit� PlarLiing Gommission is in the process of updating the CitS Comprehensi�°e
Plan and intends to draf't a neH Housing ElPu����t of the Plan. The updated
� Housin� Element will include the following:
1. A re�ssessment of choice in housin� as the primary �oal
Z. �n im-entor•v of tiousin� op�ortunities available in Golden Val1e�-
3. A determination of neec�s with res�eet, to meetin� goals and
objectives
4. Selection of focus areas
The implementation portion of the Housin� Element will include the follac.iri�:
1. Determination of the de�ree of commitment to meetin.� housin�
goals and objectives, ixicluding tYie de�r•ee to �.�r���rz t}ie Cit;� or
HRA will be im�olved in promotion, initiation and subsid�� of'
housin� projects
Z. t�.ri inventory of specific sites availaUle arid suitahle for the
tvpe of housing projects to be promoted
3. Removal of impediments in City ordinances and re�ulations
4. Pro��ision of financial incentives in the form of subsidies
5. Consideratiori of creation of a nonprofit housing corporation to
facilitate sale to young families of homes vacated b`- elderly
mo�-ing to ne�: senior housing.
Accept Aw:iliarS- Ax�a.rtments
Iri late 1985 the Golden Valle� Leagtae of Women Voters published fina.l results
of its survey on accessory aparfanents and other housing issues. The Lea.gue of
� Women Voters report included a recommendation for legalizai,ion of accessor�
apa,rtments in single familv homes as a Conditional tise requirin� hearings and
City Cour�cil action.
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. The Citv Planning Comtnission is in the process of updatin� the City Comprehensi�=e
Plan, including the Housin� Element of the Plan. The issue of accessor,y
housing will be addressed b,y the Plannin� Commissian in the updated Housing
Element. Following incorporation into the Comprehensi��e Plan, tYie Plariniii;;
Commission would recommend a Zoning Code amendment providing for accessory
housing in Golden ValleY. The Comprehensive Plan Lpdate and Zoning Code
amendment would require public heaxings and Cit� Gouncil action.
Promote Housin.� Rehabilitation
The City of Golden Valle,y funds an ongoing housin� reha.bilitation grant prograar�
utilizing Communit,y Development Block Grant (GDBG) funding. The program is
administered on beha,lf of the Cit,y by Hennepin CountS-, which aclministers the
same program for a number of Hennepin Countv communities. Tr►e Cit�r Council has
allocated funds in each program year based on the numbers of eligible applicar�ts
on the waitin� list maintained bv Hennepin Count�� staff. It is the impression
of City Plannin� staff that availabilit,y of the grarit prograni is publicized
primaril�� b� cantractors with an interest in performin�' the retia.bilitation
work.
Housing rehabilitation could be fur•ther promotec� by means af targetin�
geogra�hic areas of the Citv for cancentration of reha.bilitatian furidiri� ar�d ��
publicizing availabilit�° of rehabilita,tion fundiiYg by direct m�,ilin�s to home-
otiners in ta.rgeted area.s. Further promotion would proia�bl�� reyuire commitment
of additional funding.
� �7�e Cit�-, Plannin� Commission is currentlZ• in the process of updating the Citt
Comprehensi��e Plax�, includin� the Housin� Elemerit of the Pl�u��. As part of th��t
process, the Plannin� Commission wi11 address the followiri� questions:
1. Whether to further promote housin� rehabilitation
_. Ho�; ta fi�rther promote riousin; rehabilitation if" desired
3. tlhat geographic areas of the Git�• require concentratian of'
rehabilitation funds
�. �v�ether additional funding of housin� rehabilitation is warranted
Traffic Problem :�t Duluth Street and Hi�l�xad� 1G0
Or�e of the most congested areas in Golden Valle�° is the area around tYie
Spr•in�ate S}ioppin� Center. The traffic is particularly con�ested in the earl�-
morr�ir�g rush hours arirl in the afterr�oon betweer, 3 P.?�1. and 6 P.^i. The reasor�s
for the congestc.d condition are the man�- businesses in the area, ttie access to
T.H. 1UU, arid the e�:isting design of the street svstem.
Duluth Street is a Courit,y road; therefore, its operatiori is the primar� resporis-
ibilit� of the Countt- Highwa�r Department. However, the Cit�� of Golden Valle��
and t.�ie Minnesota. Uepartment of Transportation are involved with the improvemerit.
of this area due to T.H. 100 and the City-owned fronta.ge roa.d. Over the past
couple of years, the City has been working with the County and State to desi�n
improvements along Duluth Street that would help relieve congestion and mal�e
� the area safer for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Currentl,y, improvements
to the area are scheduled b� the Count�, Citv and State for 198Q.
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� The improvements will occur on Duluth Street between Adair Avenue on the west
and just east of the ea,st entrance and exit ramp to Highway 100. The improve-
ments include a nek� traffic signa.l at the fronta.ge raad west of Highwav lUU.
This will also include a slight realig'nment of the fronta.ge road both north ar�d
south of Duluth Street. In addition, median dividers will be place at various
points along Duluth Street to improve turnin� movements and to cha,nnelize
traffic along Duluth Street. This will hopefull,y improve access to the
Springate Shopping Center.
Overall, Duluth Street will be widened to provide for two lanes of traffic i2i
each direction along with turnin� lanes. Sidewalks will be proz•ided on both
sides of Duluth Street the er�tire lengi.h of' the improvements.
I-39� Durin� Constructiors
Reconstruction of Highwa.�- IZ into I-39� ha.s k�e�uri in e.arnest. Bi- the swn►ner af
198r , �150 Million of construction will be underwa�° on the 11 mile stretcr� of
roadwaj� k�etween Wa�-rata and downtown. Several miles of the roadway ar•e irY
Golden Valles-. I-39=� is e?�pected to Y�e completed ir� 1992 after a total etipendi-
ture of $�UO Alillion.
Iy1nDOT ha.s promised to keep two laries of traffic open in each direction durin�
rush hours. However, advice from Mr�T is to a��oid Highwa�� 12 if at all
possible. This spring and summer• the worst. dela`°s will be between Hi�hwa�- 10�
and dowr�toHm Minneapolis due mainl�° to bridge reconstruction. Durin� the
summer month� of 198 i, construc-tion �sill �o on for 20 hours a dati�, seven da�rs a
. week in some locations.
In Golderi ��allec , worli iri 19$7 will includ� tl�e construction of G�neral Mills
Boulevard south from Bett�� Crocl�er Drive to I-39� and the reconstructiari of the
Highwa� 18 interchang;e with I-39�.
The vears 19$8-199_' will prove more painful to the users of HighwaS- 12/I-39� in
c�olden V"allev. Iri those years the raad�.��� will be built with several aver�rasses,
interchar�ges and detatu•s onto fronta.�e roads. One of the largest jobs in the
entire constructiori wi11 occtrr iri 19y0-92 w�iicY� is the z°ek�ixildirie; of' trie T.H.
100/Hi�hwa�• 12 interchange. I-39� �.ill �o undez• T.H. lU0 wliich is t}ie oZ�po�ite
to todaj-'� situation.
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� March �, 1987
TO: Golden Vallev Planning Commission
FROM: Alda Wilkinson, Citv Planner
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Plan Update Schedi�le .
Planning staff' proposes the following schedule for work on the Comprehensi�.�e
Plan Lpddte:
�iear 2010 Pro�ram �iarcl, - au:;ust 198�
Refinement of Y"ear 201U Idea List March - April 198�
Selec�Lion of consultarit facilitator Ma.rcY� 23, 19fsi
Saturda�° workshop ti�ith cansultAnt Ma� 19b1
Completion oi' Year `LOIU Vision JunE: - Au�ust 1�87
Ct�mprehensi��e Plari Component,s September 198 r - March 1988
Land Use and Housir�„ Elements September - Uecember 198i
Trarispor•tation, Parks, Facilities
� and Utilities Elements Januar�- - March 198�3
Hear•in£�; arid Adot�ti.ori. �,pr�il - Jutie 1�}S�s
Hearin:�s April - Maif 1988
�,do�tion Juiie 198b
The proposed schedule assumes use of the �'ear 2U10 visiori as an iritraductor�-
ctiaptei° ta the update� Com�rehensive F'la.n. TY�e �ear 2010 vision provides focu.,
for subseqtient prepa.ration of updated Comprehensive Plan elements. •
:�t, the last Planning Commission meetin�, c�uestions were raised concerziinn mean�.
of invol�•in� other Cit.� Commissions and the public ir, tt�e Comprehensi��e Plar,
Lipdate process. Staff suggests t}uzt the Plannin�>' Conunission address thesc.
yuestians onl,r with re�ard to the �ear 201U Progran► at this time. Follo�:it,�
completion of' the Tear 2010 visior�, a more definitive pro�ram and schedu.le f'or
preparatiori of the plar� elemer�ts ma�� be esta.blished. In the r.ase of t�-�e I�ear
2UlU Pro�r�u, inclutiion of the Cit�- Cotu-,cil ii, t.};e consulta.nt workshop h��s b�eii
suggested anc� m��- be f'urther corisidered b� the Pl�.nniri� Commission.
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March �, 19bi
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TO: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Alda wilkinson, Citv Planner
SUBJECT: �ear ZO10 Planniri� Pr•ograrri
In preparation f'or work with a consultant on t,he Year 2U10 Program, the
Plannir�g Commission agreed to revie�a and refine the list of �ear `LUlU items.
Issues f'or discussion include the follo�ing:
1 . Incorporat�.on af ideas raised at the Centeruiial Town Meeting into the
Iear 2U10 List
2. t�hether to form a committee to work an the li5t
3. Elimination of items
�. (�,tegot•i�.iri�; of' items
Plaair�irig Conuiiissioriers will like�ti ha��e other issues to raise in coruiect.iori
� kith reworl�in� of' the �'ear 2U10 list of item_s. It mat- not be possible to
determitie apprapriate form�it, fo�• ttic.� list �u�til after selection of a consultar�t.
aric� corisuli:�rit metlicN�olo.�� .
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