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I. APPROVAL OF MINU7.� _•: a:�Y 11. 1987 i
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i APPLICAP;�: Paul �> Deming ,
� IACATION: 1808 and 1812 Y��.-?� Ave�aue �T�rth �
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� REQUEST: Waiver of t.�x� Pla�ting Ordinanc� �a Allow Division
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I III. REVIEW OF DRA�'T SUBDIVISION CODE i
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� IV. YF�AR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM '�
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� V. REPORT �T BZA AND CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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� PLANNING QOIrAIISSION
May 11, 1987
A regular meeting of the Planning Com�ission was held in the Council Cha,mbers
of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley ftoad, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Prazak called the meeti.ng to order at 7:06 P.M.
Those present were Ca�issioners Kapsner, Leppik, Lewis, McAleese, McCracken-
Hiuzt, Pra.zak, arxi Russell. Also present were M�.rk Grimes, Director of Planning
arnd Development, Alda Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTFS - APRIL 13. 1987
It was moved by Cousnissioner Leppik, seconded by Coanmissioner McCracken-Hunt,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the April 13, 1987 meeting.
II. WAIVER'OF T!� PLATTING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: Mr. Curtis Rahma.n
LOCAT�ON: 6849 and 6823 Country Club Drive
REQUFST: Waiver of the Platting Ordinance to Allow for Division
of Propert,y to Crea.te an Additional Single Family
� Residential Lot at 540 Jersey Avenue North
Chairman Praz�ak introduced this agenda, item and asked sta.ff for a brief s��ry
of the waiver request. City Planner Wilkinson reviewed the staff report on the
request for the waiver of the platting ordinance and gave staff's recommendation
of approval.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked if the existing �arage would be removed from
the property at 6823 Country Club Drive and becaii�e the house is non-conforming
whether it would need a vaxiance to make any changes. �
City Planner Wilkinson said the present garage will be removed and tha.t if a
new deta.ched �garage were constructed it probably would not need a variance. A
va,riance would only be needed if a garage was added to the house or ot2ier
changes were made to the house.
Chairman Pra.zak asked if there was room on the newly crea.ted lot for a. house
and garage. Staff indicated there was.
Commissioner Russell asked if the surrounding property owners were notified.
City Planner Wilkinson said that notices had been sent to eight adjacent
property owners, i.ncluding those across the street from the new lot, although
it was not required.
Mr. G�u�tis Rahman, the proponent, was present to answer questions from the
Commissioners. He stated that several of his neighbors were present and that
� they did not object to the lot division.
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After a brief discussion by the Commissioners, it c�as moved by Co�nissioner
Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and motion ca,rried unanimously to
recommend City Council approval of t,he Waiver of the Platting Ordinance to
allow division of the property at 6809 and 6823 Country Club Drive to crea.te a
new single-family residential lot at 540 Jersey Avenue South.
III. IIVFORMAL FUBLIC HEARING - CJONDITIONAL U5E PIIZMIT
APPLICANT: Great Shapes, Inc. and The Limit, Inc.
IACATION: 1724 Douglas Drive
RFQiIEST: Conditiona,l Use Permit to Allow an Aerobics Studio
and Tanning Salon in a Business and Professional
Offi:ces Zoning District
Chairman Pra.zak introduced this agenda item and asked for a review of the staff
report and reca�nenda,tion. City Planner Wilkinson reviewed the request for a
conditional use permit to operate an aerobics studio and ta.nning sa.lon in a
Business and Profession�.l Offices Zoning District ar�d indica.ted that staff
reco�ended approval. She also sta.ted that it is important that the City
� Building Inspector make an inspection of the building in conjunction with this
use and that any minor items which he requires be complied with.
Chairman Prazak asked if there would be an,v substantial changes made to the
building to acco�nodate the aerobics studio and tarining sa,lon, and Caffiaissioner
Lewis questioned the past and/or present use of the building.
Mr. Bill Ellerbrock, the proponent, was present to answer questions fram the
Cammissioners. He stated the building has been vacant and that there were not
any substantial changes bei.ng made to the building to accommodate this
conditional use.
Chairman Prazak opened the Infox�.l Public Hearing.
Mrs. Wiebesick, 6145 St. Croix Avenue, expressed her concerns over adequate
parking. She indicated they alrea.dy have approximately 16 cars parked on their
street during the day, these cars being employees or custamers of PACE
Laboratories which is next door to the aerobics studio and tanning salon.
Staff indicated that the City was aware of the parking situation in that area
but that the proponent w�s providing perking for his business which exceeded
the niunber required by the City Zoning Code.
C�issioner Kapsner indicated that the proposed use of this buildi.ng should
not add to the garking problem as there is sufficient on-site parking for this
building.
� Mr. Ellerbrock indicated that most of his clients would be coming ar� going in
the late af ternoon arid evening.
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Chairman Prazak closed the Informal Public Hearing.
Commissioner McAleese cam�enterl that this use (and present zoning) was not
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and asked if we could allow this to
exist or would the Comprehensive Plan ha,ve to }� reviewed.
City Planner Wilkinson stated that a major portion of the property on the ea.st
of Douglas Drive was i.nconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan and that it would
have to be reviewed sometime in the future.
Commissioners felt that the proposed use of this office buildin� was reasonable.
It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Co�issioner Russell and
motion carried unani.mously th,at the proposed use of this office buildir�g is
rea.sona.bly compatible with the Business and Professional Offices Zaning
District.
It was moved by Co�i.ssioner Lewis, seconded by Co�anissioner Ka.psner and motion
ca,rried unanimously to reco�nend City Council approval of the Conditiona.l Use
Permit requested by The Limit, Inc. and Great Sha.pes, Inc. for an aerobics
studio and suntanning salon in the existing building at 1724 Douglas Drive
� North in a Business and Professional Offices Zoning District subject to the
following conditions:
1. The structure and operation shall conform to all requirements and
reco�nenda.tions of the City Building Inspector and City Fire Marshal.
2. Signage shall conform to the City Sign Regulations and approval of the
City Building Inspector.
3. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions of appraval
shall � grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
Commissioner McAleese asked sta.ff to keep the Planning Co�►ission informed on
parking problems at PACE Laboratories.
IV. INFC3RMAL PUBLIC HF.ARING - REZONING
APPLIGANT: P.M.F. , Inc.
LOCATION: 1340 Douglas Drive
R�ST: Rezone from Single Family Rgsidential (R-1) to Multiple
Dwelling (M-1) Zonin� District to Allow for Construction
of a 55-Unit Ap�,i°tment Building
Chairman Prazak introduced this item and requested a review by staff. Director
� Grimes reviewed the request for rezoning a.nd �ave sta.ff's reco�endation of
approval.
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Mr. Robert Strobel, P.M.F. , Inc, and Mr. John Johnson, Merila & Associates,
Inc. , were present to describe the proposed 55-unit, three-story apartment
building and to answer questions from the Commissioners.
The Ca�aenissioners had questions and concerns regarding the runoff of water from
the parking area into Bassett's Creek. Mr. Johnson explained that they ha,ve
provided an area to which the water would run asid from there be released into
Bassett's Creek at a level a.ccepta.ble to the Bassett Creek Co�mnission.
Co�issioner Leppik asked what the soil conditions were and the proponent
responded that the soil conditions were good.
Commissioner McCracken-Hunt wanted to lmow if there were any handica.p units
being provided. Mr. Johnson stated that they were providin� at lea.st three
handica,p units located neax the elevator.
Chairman Fra.zak opened the Informal Public Hearing.
Marian Frederickson, 1170-1180 Dou�las Drive, wanted to lmow what would be done
with the house presently located on this propert9.
� Proponent indicated it would be moved or demolished.
Don Lundquist, 1338 Edgewood Avenue North, had concerns with additional traffic
on Douglas Drive: He stated he would like to see a traffic light samewhere
between Golden Valley Road and the Honeywell plant to make it ea.sier to get
onto Douglas Drive.
Director Grimes indica.ted that Douglas Drive is a County Road and it was
unlikely they would insta.11 another traffic signal. He said he would check
with the City Engineer and perhaps the timing of the present lights could be
adjusted to make access easier.
John Paulson, builder/owner of the Valley GY�eek Apartments which are directly
north of the proposed apartment building, wanted to l�ow the front setba.ck from
Douglas Drive. He indicated he was required to have a 50 foot setback from
Douglas and that if the new apartments only had a, 35 faot setback, they would
protrude out in front of his building making it less visible. Mr. Paulson felt
that if his apartment had to have a 50 foot setback, the proposed apartment
should also be setback 50 feet.
City Planner Wilkinson sta.ted that the front setba.ck has always been 35 feet
and could not explain the 50 foot setback which Mr. Paulson was referri.ng to
but would check into the matter.
David Phelps, 1300 Douglas Drive, ha.d concerns with how this would affect his
propertv value, but sta.ted that some of his concerns were alleviated after
� seeing the proposa.l.
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Consensus of the Commissioners �,ra.s tha.t this wa.s compatible with other uses in
the area.
Chairman Prazak closed the Informal Public Hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Ka,psner, seconded by Cammissioner McAleese and
motion carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the request by
P.M.F. , Inc. to rezone the property at 1340 Dauglas Drive from Single-Family
Residential (R-1) to Multiple Dwelling (M-1) Zoning District.
N. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL, BZA AND I�?A M�',PINGS
The following reports were �iven:
April 15, 1987 BZA Meeting, Commissioner McAleese
April 21, 1987 City Council Meeting, Commissioner Leppik
April 21, 1987 HRA Meeting, Commissioner McCracken-Hunt
Ma.y 5, 1987 City Council Meeting, Chairman Prazak
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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� Jiuve 3, 1987
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7.`0: Golden Valley Planning Conmission
FROrt: Alda Wilki,nson, City Planner
SUBJECT: Request for Waiver of the Platting Ord.iuiance - 1808 and 1812 York
Avenue North
Mr. Paul Deaning, owner of the single family residence at 1808 York Avenue North
and of the adjacent vacant lot to the north, requests a waiver of the Platting
Ordinance to allow sale of half of the vacant lot to the o�mer of the neighboring
residence to the north at 1812 York Rvenue North. Currently there are twn
existing houses on two lots each 40 to 45 feet wide with an intervening vacant
lot 45 feet wide. The vacant lot would be divided. and combined with the twr�
adjacent lots to increase the size of the lot for each Yiouse to approximately
65 feet in width.
The requested division and cambina.tion improves the status of the tw� home sites
by bringing them closer to conformance with the current minimum lot width
requirement of 80 feet. However, the owner of the northerly residence at 1812
York Avenue North, Mr. Stephen Erickson, should u�derstand that increasing the
lot width makes the existing structure nonconforming in terms of setback fr�tt
� the north property line. Side yard setback requir�nents for residential lots
less than 70 feet in width are 10 percent of lot width on the north side and 20
percent of lot width on the south side. The setback of the house at 1812 York
Avenue North from the north property line is 5.47 feet at the closest point.
With the new lot width at 65 feet, this does not meet the 10 percent requirement.
In order to make any addi.tions to a nonconforming structure in the future, a
variance from the City Board of Zoning l�,ppeals (BZA) wou].d be require.cl.
The residence at 1808 York Avenue North is already nonconformi.ng in ter�s of
setback both from the south property line and from the street right-of-way
line. The setback on the south is only 3.75 feet, which does not meet the
requireanent of 20 percent of either the current width of 45 feet or fihe propased
width of 65 feet. The front yard setback is 33.4 feet, which is less than the
rec��;red. 35 feet.
The survey shows location of a shed on the proposed. new property line. Mr. Deming
is aware of the shed location on the line and agrees to recnove or relocate the
shed to the required setback of five feet from property lines. It i.s noted
that the shed on the northerly lot at 1812 York Avenue North is not located the
requised five feet from the rear property line, alttwugh this has no relevance
to the requested division and combination.
Planning staff suggests that the Planning Corrmission recomnend City Council
approval of the Request for Waiver of the Platting Ordinance submitted by Mr.
Paul De�ning to allow division of a vacant lot for combinatian with the adjacent
� lots at 1808 and 1812 York Avenue North.
Attachments:
1. Site Location Map
2. Survey
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� June 3, 1987
T0: Golden Valley Planning CaYmission
FROM: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development
SUBJECT: Review of Draft Subdivision Cale
The Planningr staff has prepared a draft of a new subdivision c�de for Planning
Co�mussion review. The draft code has large portion of the bld code in it but
there are also significant new sections that will hopefully make the subd.ivision
code easier to administrate. I have reviewed the draft subdivision code with
the City Etigin�r, the Director of Inspections and Alda.
I propose that the Planning Comnission spend about 1/2 hour or so going avex
the highlights of the draft subdivision code. The Planning Comnission would
then camplete the review of the code at a future meeting. I am also enclosing
a copy of the existing subdivision code for your reference. '
The following are the major highlights of the draft code that I would like to
e.mphasize:
1. There are several additional definitions that are not a gart of the
� e�stiuzg code including double b�galow, functional classification system
and Citg. There are also some deletions because the terms are no longer
applicable in the aclmi.riistration of the subdivision code�. (Section 440.30}
2. All fees for plat applications will be set by City Council resolution.
This allows an easier method to change fees. (Section 440.40(1){b))
3. The minimum width of a margina7. access street has been changed from 50 feet
to 60 feet in width. (Section 440.70(2)(a))
4. In line with the new Shoreland Ordinance adopted last year, an easement
along Bassett's Creek for maintenance shall be provid�l.. The ease.�ent
shall be 50 feet in width tt�asured fr�n the top of the bank of the creek
rather than the middle of the creek as is now in the code. (Section
440.70(3�(b)) ,
5. The public dedication section for plats is kept in Section 440�.80(1). It
allows the City Council to take up to 10� of the gross area for parks, open
space, ponds, etc. or a cash equivalent. The draft code states that the
City may pass a resolution giving additional guidelines for proper
dedication. The staff w�u].d suggest additional guidelines be prepared.
6. The draft ordinance does not require Planning Comnission review of the
final plat (as it is with the existing ordinance} and it does riot require a
public hearing on the final plats. The existing cbde r��;res a public
hearing but it has been igru�red. The only piablic hearing on a plat wou].d
� be on the prel�minary plat. {Section 440.90)
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7. The staff has had difficulty with subd.ivisions because they have not also
given the City copies of the fina7. plat that was filed with the County.
The proposed code wou].d require that proof of filing be 'made before any
building permits are issued. (Section 440.90(3)(b�)
8. There is a provision for mirior subdi.visions that would eliminate waiving
the platting code as is now done. The mirior subdivision section is a
simplified platting procedure. (Section 440.140)
9. The draft cod.e provides for mir�r subdivi.sion for double bungalows.
Gtuzently, a double bungalow i.s only pernutted by PUD if both sides are to
be owned. With the draft cx�de, the land would have to t�e zoned R-2 and a
mirior subd.ivision c�npleted.. I believe this method is less time conswning
than the PUD. (Section 440.150)
Attachments:
1. Draft of Subdivision Code
2. Existing Subdivision Code
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SECTIQN 440.00. Subdivision Reaulations.
SECTION 44n.10. Purr�ose and Interpretation. Each new subdivision b�s a
perman�t unit in the basic physical structure of the �Future c�mx�nity, a unit
to which the fiuture convnunity will of necessity be forced to achere. Piecerr�al
planning of such subdivisions will bring a disastrous, disconnected patchwork.
of plats and poor circulation of tra-Ffic. In order that new subdivisions will
c,ontribute taward an attractive, orderlv, stable and �olesorr�e c:onmunity
environment with adec�ate municipal services and safe streets, all subdivisions
hereafter pYatted within the incorparated limits of the City of Golden Va11eY
snall in all respects fully c�rriply with the rec�lations set forth in this
Ordinance.
In interpretatiar� and ap�lication, the provisions of this Or,dinance shall k�e
the minimum requirements necessary for the protection of the public health,
safety and ganeral welfare.
SECTION 440.20. �. Except in the case of re-subdivision, this Ordinance
shall not applY to any lot or lots fiorminq a part of subdivi;sion p'lats recorded
in the office of the Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles prior to the
eff�tive date of this Ordinance, nor is it intencled by this Urdinance to repeal,
abrogate, annul or in any way irr�air or- interfere with existing provisions of
� any 'laws or ordinances exce�t those sp�,ificaliy in confilict with this Urdinance_
SECTION 440.30. Uefinitions. For purposes ofi this Ordinance the followina
terrrr, phrases, words and their �rivations shall have the rr�.aning aiven in
this sectiorr. When not inconsistent with the content, words used in the
present tense include the future, wards in the plural include the singular, an�
words in the sineaular include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory
and not merely directory.
(1) "E�oulevard" is the portion of the street ri�t of way between the
curb line and the property line.
(2) "Butt Lot" is a lot at the end of a blodc, located between two
corner 1ots.
(3) "City" is the City of Golden Valley.
(4) "City Council" is the City Council of the City of Golden Valley.
(5) "Compreh�sive Plan" is a compilation of policy statements,
caoals, standarc�, and maps for guiding the physical, social and
economic devalapm�t, both private and public, of �he City and
its environs and may include, but is not limited to, the follow-
ina: Stat�ts of policies, cwoals, standards, a land use plan,
a comnunity facilities plan, a transportation p1an, and recommen-
� dations for plan execution. A �rehensive plan represents the
City Council's r�am�endations for the future deveTo�rrient of the
community and includes any part of such plan s�aarately adot�ted
and any amendment to such plan(s) or part(s) ther�f.
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(b) "Cul-de-sac" is a iocal str�t with only vne outlet'and having an
appropriate terminal for the safe and c�nvenient reversal of
traffic mov�t.
(7) "�th of Lot" is the average dimension between the front lot
line and rear lot line.
(8) "Double Bungalow" is a residential structure that rnay be divided
into t� residential units along a � wall.
(9) "Easement" is a grant of an interest in land by an owner for the
specific use of said land by the public �eral'ly, or by a person
or persons.
(10) "Final Plat" is the final map, drawing or chart, as prepared Gy a
F�egister� Land Surveyor. on �ich the ou�er's or subdivider 's
plan of subdivision is presented to the City c;ouncil fior apr�roval
and v�-rich, if approved, wi11 be filed for r�ord in the ofifice of
the R�ister of C�eeds.
(11) "Functional Classificatiar� System Criteria for Roac9Nays" is the
° syst�n a�ted b,y the t�tropolitan Council based on roac�way
� �haracteristics, ac�ess spacing stanolards; and other transqorta-
tion planning standards. The fiunctional classification syster�
consists of five roac�ays: Interstate freeway, ma,�or arterials,
minor arterials, coll�tor streets and 1oca1 street5. The
functional classification systems is found in the T�anspartatian
Chapter of the Metroa�litan C�velor�7t GuidE,�Policv Plan.
(12) "Lot" is a parcel or �rtion ofi land in a subdivision or plat ofi
1and, separated fram other parcels or portions by description_
(13) "Marainal A� Street" is a street �ich is r�arallel tG and
proximate adjacent to arterial stre.ets and highways; and v,�ich
provides access to abutting properti�-� and protection from
throu� traffic. '
(14) "Minimum Subdivisian Desi� Standarc�" are the guides, principl�
and specifications for the preparation of subdivision pl�►-�s
indicating among other thinc�, the minimum and maximum dimensions
of the various elements set forth in the preliminary plan.
(15� "(]�-rer" is any indivickaal, firm or other legal entity having
suffici�t proprietary interest in the land souc�t to be
subdivided to corrcnence and maintain proceedings to isubdivide the
sam� under this Ordinance.
(16) "Pedestrian Way" is the ri�t-of-way across land, for use by
� pedestrian traffic whether desicnatecl as a pedestrian way,
crosswalk, or however otherwise desi�ated.
(17) "Person" is any individual, form or other legal entity.
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(18) "Planning Agency" is the Planning Comnission or Uep�rtment of
Planning and Development of the municipality.
(19) "Planning Comrnission" is the City ofi G�1den Valley Planning
Corrmission.
(20) "Plattina Authority" is the Golden Va11ey City Council.
(21) "Preliminary Plat" is thE preliminary map, drawing or chart
indicating the proposed layout of a subdivision to be submitted
throuc�h the office of the City Dir�ector ofi Planning an�
Developrnent to the Plannina Commission and the City Council for
c�nsideration.
(�) "Restrictive Covenants" are contracts entered into between
private parties c�nstituting a restriction on the use of private
property within a subdivision for the benefit of the property
ana�ers, and providing mutual protectic� against uncie�irak>le
aspects of c�vPloprr�:nt which would tend to i�air values.
(2�) "Setback line. Building" is a line sho� on the preliminary p1at.
within the lot and parallel to the street or lot line, �ich sets
� off an area within �ich no e.nclosed structure or portion thereof
may be erected.
(24) "Streets". The term street means a way for vehicular traffiic,
whether c�icr�ateC a.:, a street, hic�wa.Y, thorouc�fare, parkw�.y,
thruway, ����#, avenue, baulevard, lane, place or however other-
wise desi�ated.
(25) "Street Width" is the shortest distance between the lines delin-
eatinca the riNit-of-way of a street.
(26j "Subdivider" is any person, firm or other legal entity cortur�encing
�roc�eedir�gs under this Ordinance to efifect a subdivision of 1an�
hereunder for himself or for another .
(27) ''Subdivision" is the division of a parcel ofi land i,nto two or
more lots or parcels, far the purpos� of transfer of ownershi� or
building d�velopment, or, ifi a new street is involved, any
divisian of a parcel of land. The term includes a re-subdivision
and, when appropriate to the context, sha11 relate to the proc�-�
of �ubc�ividina or to the land subdivided.
(28) "Width of Lot" is the shortest horizontal distance 'betweeai the
side lot lines and tangent to the required minimum building
setback line at the center of the lot.
� (29) "Area of Lot" is the area of the horizaital plane bounded by the
front, side and rear lot lines, measured within th� lot boundaries.
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SECTION 44U.40. Preliminary Plat.
(1) Before dividinc� any tract of land into two or more lots or parcels,
except as provided under Section 440.140, Minor Subciivision and
Lot Consolidations, an owner or subdivider shall. �unless a varianc�
is authorized under the tertr� of this Or�inanoe, make application
to the office of the Director ofi Planning and Development fior
preliminary plat approval. The application shall be heard by the
Plannina Corrmission within thirty (3U) days of application. Sai�
applicatian shall be accompanied by: '
(a) Fifteen (15) capie5 of the preliminary p1at.
�b) A filing fee shall be set by City Cauncil Resolutia�. This
fee wi11 be use� in c�nnection with ap�roval or di�proval
of said preliminary plat, and befiare approval of the final
plat, the subdivider sha11 also pay to the City an art�ount
ec�al to the charge made to the City by the City Attorney
far each abstract of title or registered prop�rty abstract
required to be ex�mined in c�nnection with sai!d fin�l
approval as specifiied in �ection 440.90 (1) (ai.
� (2) Upon rec�nded approval or disappraval ofi the preliminary plat
by the Planning Commission, the plat shall k� refierred to the
Citr✓ Council for action. Action by the Planning Cc�rmission must
be ma� within E�J days af receiving the application.
(3) After receiving a recomrnendation for approval ofi disapproval of
the preliminary plat by the P'lanning C�rrnissian, the City Gounci'1
sha11 hold a public hEaring on the preliminary plat within thirt,y
(30) day�. The notice ofi the hearing sha11 be published at l��t
ance in the official newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to
the hearinq. A public notice sha11 be mailed to a11 prop�er-t��
aaners within 5�0 feet of the proposed preliminary ',p1at at least
ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
At the close of the public hearing, the City Cauncil shall grant
ap�roval of the preliminary plat, approval with c�nditions, refer
the preliminary plat back to the Pla�ning Commission for
additianal study or disapprove the preliminary plat stating the
reasans for such actian in the official minutes of 'the City
Council meeting.
SECTION 440.50. IVece..ssary Data for Preliminarv Plat. The pre'liminary
plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The size ofi the map shall not be
less than 12 inches by 18 inches. All subdivision maps shall be drawn at
a scale of no less than 1 inch equals 100 feet., unless otherwise required
by the City Council. The preliminary plat sha11 cantain the following
� information: ��
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(1) Identification and Descrietion.
(a) Proposed name of the subdivision, which name shall not
c�uplicate or closely re�emble in pronunciation or spelling
the name af any plat theretof ore recorded in Hennepin
County.
(b) Location by secticm, tawnship, range or by other legal
descr i�it iar�.
(c) Names and addr�ses of the owner, subdivider, surveyor and
d�i�er of the Plat.
(.d) Graphic scale.
(e) North point. (The top of the map shall be approxirnately
North. )
(fi) Date of preparation.
(2) Existing_Conditions.
� (a) Boundd.ry lines of proposed subdivision, clearlv indicated.
(b) Existing zoninc� classification�.
(c) Total approxima.te acreage.
(cI} L�ation, widths and names of a11 existing or 'previously
platted streets or other public way, showing type, width and
condition of irt�irovements, if any, railroad, and utilitv�
ri�ts-of-way, parks and other public o�en spaces, permanent
buildings ar,d structur�, ea.s�ments, and section and corporate
lin�: within the tract and to a distance of one hundrec�
(10C�) feet be,yo�nc: the tract.
(e) Location and size of existing se�rs, watermains, culverts
or other underground facilities including telephone and
electric cable lines within the tract and to a distance of
�e hundred feet b8yond the tract. Such data as grades,
inverse elevations, and locations of catch basins, manholes,
and hydrants shall be showe�. All elevatians sha11 b�
referenc�d to mean sea level datum, 5th Gen. Adjustment of
U.S. C & G Survey of 1929.
(f) Boundary lines of adjoining unsubdivided or subdivided land,
within one hundred fieet, id�tifiying by name and ownership.
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(g) Curr�t topographic data, including c�ntours at vertical
intervals of not more than two feet, exuept that, topography
permitting, c�ntour line� shall be no more than one hundred
feet apart. Marshes, v�ooded areas, rock outcrpps, power
transmission poles and lin�, and other sig�ifa.cant feature�
shall also !� shov�r�. The center line of all water courses
shall t� ac�urately delineated.
(3) Subdivision Uesice� Features.
(a) Layout vf proposed streets. showing right-afi-way widths and
proposed names of streets. The name of any street heretofore
us�d in the City or its environs sha11 no� be used, unles�
the propo�..,�d street is an extensian of an a1re�.d�y narned
street, in �ich event the name shall be used.
(b) Location and widths of propo�ed pedestrian way� ar�c� utility
easements. '
(c) Typical cross-sections of proposed irr�rovements upon streets
and alleys, to�ther with an indication of the pro�osed
� surface water runoffi.
(dj Approximate c�nter line aradients of proposed streets, if
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(e) Approximate location and size of any prcxaosed sewer lines
and watermains.
(�} Layout, nurr�rs and typical dimensions af lots; �irovided
that no lots shall k,e desico�ated as outlots.
(g) Minimum front and side-street building setbdc4�; lines,
indicating dirr�sions.
(h) Areas, other than streets, pedestrian ways ancl utility
eas�r�ents� intended to be deuicated or r�rved fior c�ublic
�se, including the size of such area or areas in acres.
(i) The preliminary plat shall incorporate a gradi�a plan
establishing yards or site elevations, with �fficient
propos�d elevations indicated thereon to provi'de proper
control of the development to insure proper building grades,
site draina� and c�nformance to established str�t grad�.
This provision will provide a tool for the inspection
department to ch�k individual site grading plans as they
� are submitted to make sure they c�nform with the overall
develo�xr�t plan. In the case of residential development.
this could improve in particular, the problem of driveway
grades, and rear yard drainage.
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(4) Other Information.
(a) Staternent of the propo�.,ed use of lots indicating type of
residential buildinq with nu�er of proposed c�elling units;
type of busine�s or industry so as to reveal the effect of
the develapment on traffic, fiire hazards or congestion of
population.
(b) Proposed restrictive covenants.
(c) Tf any zoning chanc� dre conte.m�lated, the pr�o�.�ed zoning
plan fior the areas, including dir�nsions, sha11 be -For
information only and shall not vest any ric�hts in the
applicant for use� other than Resi�ntial.
(5j �ffect afi Missin� Uata.
All preliminary plats must contain the data a� called for in thi�
section. If any of the re�ired data is missing from the
preliminary plat, the application will not be accepted, and the
preliminary plat wi11 not be reviewRd by the Planning C:ommission.
� SECTIQN 44G.6C�. Qualifications Governin��pproval of Preliminarv Plat.
(1) The Gity Gouncil may require such chanc� or r�visions as it
de�ns necessarv for the health, safety, cieneral welfiare and
c�nvenience of the City.
(2) The apbroval of a preliminar,y p"lat is tentative only, involvina
merely the c�eneral acceptability of the layout as submitted.
(3) Prior to apqroval o-F the qreliminary plat by the City Council,
approval by the City Engineer and other public ofificials having
jurisdiction will be required of the engine.ering proposals
�rtaining to water supply, storm drainage, seweracse and sewacte
dispo��al, roadway widths and the surfacing of streets.
(4) No plat wi11 be approved fior subdivision which covers an area
sub ject tn per iodic f looding or which c�ntains e.�ctr�r►e1y poor
drainage facilities and which would make adequate drainaqe of the
streets and lots difficult or impossible, unless the subdivider
agrees to make irr�arovements which will, in th� o�inion of the
City Engineer, make the area completely safe f or occupancy, and
provide adequate street and lot drainage.
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SECTION 440.i'0. Minimum Subdivisian Desig-� Standards.
(1) Street Plan. The arrangement, character, extent, width, grade
and location ofi all streets shall be considered in their relation
to existina and planned streEts, to reasonable circulation of
traffic, to to�ographical condition, to runoff of surface water,
to public convenience and safiety, and in their appropriate
relation to the propflsed uses of the land to b� served by such
streets. The arrange�ent of streets in new subdivisions sha11
make provisior�s for the appropr�iate continuation of the existinca
streets in ad,joining area�. Where adioining areas are not
subdivided, the arrangerr�nt of streets in n� subdivisions shall
make provision for the proper projection of streets.
Wher, a new subdivision ad.ioins unsubdivided land susceptible of
b�eing subdivided, then the new streets shall be carried to the
t�o�.�ndai-ies of the tract propo�...e� to be subdivided.
(2j 'tre.ets.
(a) Widths. All ric�t-of-way� widths shall conform to the
following minimum dimensions: �
� Ma.jor & Minor Arterials 80 to 100 feet
Collector Streets 70 feet
Loca1 Streets 60 feet
Cul-de-sac Streets 60 feet minimum
Marginal �ss Streets 6G feet
Local Str�ts in Industrial Area 70 feet
(b) Street Deflection. When connecting street lines deflect
from each other at any one point by more than ten degree�..
they shall be connected by a curve with a radiu� adeauate to
insure a si�t distance of not less than 2QC� feet for minor
and collector streets, and of sucr� greater radii as the City
Council shall determine for sqecial cas�. �
(c) Reverse Gurves. Tangents of at least 50 feet in lencrth shall
be introduc�d between reverse curves on collector streets.
(d) Street Grades. All center line aradients shall not be less
than 0.4 percent, and shall not exceed the followina:
Collector Streets 4 c�ercent
Minor Str�ts 8 perc�nt
(e) Vertical Curt�es. Different connecting street gradients
shall be c�nnnected with vertical parabolic curves. Minimum
� si�t distance of 200 feet must be provic�d.
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(f) Local Str�ts. Minor streets shall be so aligned that their
use by throu� trafific will be discouraged.
(g) Street Jocts. Street jogs sha11 not have center line offsets
of less than 125 feet.
(h) Safe Intersections. All street intersections and confluence�
shall be desi�ed to encourage safe and efficient traffic flow.
(i) Cul-de-sac. Maximum length of a cul-de-sac street shall i�
50G feet measured along the center line from the inter�ction
or arigin to end of ric�t-of-way. Each cul-de-sac 'sha11 be
provi�{ed at the closed end with a turnaround having an
outside roadway diameter of at least lOQ feet, and a street
property line diameter of at least 120 feet.
(j) Marginal Acxess Str�t�. 1�-iere a subdivision ak�uts or� or
contains an existing or planned thoroughfare, the City
Council ma.v require marginal access streets or such other
treatrr�nt as maY be neces�ary fior adec�ate protection of
residential properties and t� afiford separation of throuc�
and 1oca1 traffic.
� (k) Half Streets. Halfi streets shall ►�.:, nrohi�ited, except where
essential to the reasan�le development of the subdivision
in canformity with the other re�irements of this Ordinance
and �ere the City Council finc�: it wi11 be qracticable to
require the dedication of the other half �en the ad.joinina
property is subdivided. I�erever there is a half stre.�t
adjacent to a tract to be subdividcd, thE other half of the
street shall be platted within such tract.
(1) ftailroad or�imitecl Acc�ss Hi.ghwa,�_�butti� su�divisia�-_�.
I�ere a subdivision borders on, or contains a railroad
ric�t-af-way or limited access hic�wa;,� ric�t-af-wa��. th�
City Council may rec}�ire a street apprnximately para11e1 to
and on each side of such ric�t-of-way at a distance suitablE
for the appropriate use of the intervening land. �ch
distances sha11 also be determined with due regard for- the
requirements of appraach grades and future carade �arations.
(m) Private Streets. Private streets 5ha11 not be approved for
plattinq nor shall public improvements be approved for any
private street exc�pt as permitted by C�apter 15 of the
Zaning C.ode (Planned Unit Developme�t).
(n) Hardship tQ OHmers �f Ad�,oinina Property ta be AvQided. The
street arranc�ements shall not be such as to cause hardshin
� to owners of adjoining property in platting their own lan�
and providing canvenient access to it.
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(3) Eas�ments.
�a) Provi�d for Utilities. Easaments at least 12 f�t wide
centered on rear and other lot lines shall be provid�lfior
utilities, �ere necessary, and shall be dedicated to the
City by appropriate languac� in tr�e cz�er's or subdivider's
certificate. They shall have continuity of ali�ment from
bloc�c to block, and at defle,ction points ea��nts for
pole-line anchors shall be provicl�d v,��ere necessary.
(b) Provided for Bassett's Creek. In�-�ere a proposed subdivision
is traversec� by, or is adjacent to, Ba.,sett's Creek, ease�nents
shall be provided on both sides at least SO feet in width
measured from the bank of said CreQk, for maintenance.
(4) Blocks.
(a) Factors Gov�rnina Uir�nsior�s. Bloci, lencrth ar�d width or
acreage within bounding roads shall be such as to acc�rrttnodate
the size of residential lots required in the area by the
Zoning Ordin�nce and to provi� for cxlnvenient access,
circulation, control and safety of street traffiic.
� (b) Non-Residential Blocks. Blocks inte,nded for conmercial,
institutional and inc�astrial use rrwst be desi�ated as such.
(c) Lenaths. Eslock le.ncrths shall not exceed 12G0 feet.
(d) Arrang,ement. A block shall be so desic�ed as to pro�✓id� two
tiers of 1ots, unle��s it adjoins a railroad or limite� access
hi��way or other non-residential use(s), ��ere it m�y have d
single tier of lots.
(S) Lots.
(a) Location. All lots shall abut 2U feet on a pu�lic street.
(b) Size. The lot dimensions in subdivisions desi�ed for
sing"le-family detached c�elling use shall not be less than
the minimum dimensions re�ired to secure the minimum lot
specified in 5ection 3fi.04 ofi the Zoning Ordinanc�.
(c) Butt Lats. Butt lots shall be platted at least five feet
wider than the average width of interior lots in the bloc�.
(d) Corner Lots. Corner lots shall be platted at least twenty
feet wider than the required mini�m lot width as requir�d
� by the Zoning Code.
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Ce) Side Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be substantially at
riqht angles or radial to the str�t line. -
(f) Features. In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall
be shown for a11 natural featur�, such as tree growth,
water course, historic spots or similar aspects, �ich if
preserved wi11 add attractiveness and stability to the
proposed developrr�ent.
(g) Lot Re.r�ants. All rermants of lots below minimum size left
over after subdividing of a 1arc�r tract mu�t be added to
adjacent lots, rather than allowed to remain as unusable
parcels. .
SECTTON 440.8�'�. P�b1ic �ites and O�en,_,5c�aces
(1) Park,y Playgrounds1�n Spaces. Storm Water Holdinq Ar�as an�
Ponc�. In all plats or subdivisions to rie developed for residen-
tial, commercial, inc�strial or other uses, or as a planned unit
development �ich includes residential, corrxr�rcial, inck�strial or
other uses, or any combination thereof, the Ca.mcil may rec�..iire a
reasonable portion of such proposed subdivision to be dedicated to
� the public for public use as parks. playara�nds, public open space
or storm water holding areas or pon�, with up to ten (10) percent
of the gr�s area being subdivided be so c�dicated. The Cauncii
may in the alternative require the subdivider to contribute an
ec�ivalent amount in cash based on the fair market va'lue of the
und�veloped land involved in the proposed subdivision. The cash
func� realized therefrom ta be placed in a special fund with tw�e
City Finance Director and used only for the acquisiti� of other
lands for parks, playgrounds, public op�n spaces, storm water
holding pands, �velopment of existina park and playground sites �
and debt retirement in c�nnection with land previausly acquired
for such puk�lic purposes. In c�termining the rea5ona�le portion
of each such proposed subdivision to be thus dedicated, includin�
the minimum recNir�nt as specified herein, there rr�y � taken
into cansideration the amount of open space, park, recreational
ar common areas and facilities which the subdivider has provided
for the exclusive use of the residents of the subdivision. The
Council shall not be bound thereby in mal<ing its determination of
the portion it requires to be dedicated pursuant to the terms of
this Sectian. I+�ere any sur� dedicated area is located in part
or in whole within a proposed subdivision, the area for the san�
shall be desi�ated on the plat and shall not be subdivided into
lots. The City Council may, by Resolution, establish additional
�ic�lines for determining the proper dedication to the public.
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SECTION 440.90. Final Plat.
(1) F�plication. After the preliminary plat has been approved by the
City Council, the subdivider must appl.v for approval of the final
plat. The application must be made within 180 days of the
aqproval by the Gity C:a.�nci1 of the preliminar_y plat unless an
extension is made by the City Council. The subdivider sha11
submit seven (7) copies of the final plat (in conf ormance with
the approved pr�liminary plat). The subdivider shall also
provide one cx�py of the final plat to each utility com�iar�y
(telephone, electric, aas and cable TV}. At this time, the
subdivider sha11 also furnisJ-� the Cit,y with ti-�� Abstract of Tit1e
or Registered Pro�rty Abstract.
(2) Rpprov�,l of Final Plat. The City Ciwncil st�all arant approval o$
the final plat, refer the final plat to the Flanr�ina C:amrr�l���ion
for additional study, vr disa��rove th� final �lat stati��g the
reasrsr�s for such action �ich sha11 be recorde� in the minute� af
the meetina. Action to approve sha11 be k�v Re�lutian of th�
City Council.
Before tha City Council aives approval to the fin�l plat, a
� review ofi the certified Rbstract of Title or the Registered
Property Abstract by the City Attorney showing title or c�trol
of thE property being subdivic�u by the subdivider rr�.y be requlr-
ed, The review by the City Attorney shall be at the cost. ur tr�e
ap�licant.
The fi inal plat may include ar�ly that portian of the �reliminary
plat which the owner or subdivider pro�ses to re.cord or c�velo��.
�rovided that such portian conforrrr� with a11 of the requir�ments
of this Ordinanc�.
If the �lat is approved, the suk�divider snall submit two
repraducible copies of the final plat far sic�ing by the prc.��:r
City officials, one of �ich will be retained t�» the L'ity f�r
their records.
(3 i Filir,g.
(a) Filina. After the final �lat has been a.pproved b� the Cit•y-
Cauncil, the subdivider sha11 fiile it fior recording with the
County Register of Deeds or the Registrar of Titles within
sixty (6U) da.ys ofi the date of the Resolution ap�roving the
final plat. If not filed within sixty t60) days, the final
plat shall be nu11 and void unl�s an extension is given by
the City Council.
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(b) Proofi of Filina. The subdivider sha11 immediately u�or� �
r�ording, furnish the City with three t3) prints of the
final plat with r�ording data shown on the plat. No
building permits sha11 be issued on anY of the platted
property until the City has received the above copies of the
p1at.
SECTION 440.100. Necessarv Data fior Final F1at.
(1) General. The final plat shall be prepared by a registered survevor
and shall c�nform to all City, State and County re�ir�-�ts.
(2) Additional Delineation and Information Required on the Plat sha11
include:
(a) Accurate angular and lineal dimensions far a11 lines,
angle�, and curvatures used to describe boundaries, streets.
alleys, easements, areas to � reserved for p�uk�lic use, and
other irr�ortant features. Uimensions of lot lines shall be
sh�n in fe�t and hundredths.
(b) F� identification s,ystem f or all lots and blocks.
� �c) True angles and distances to the nearest established street
lines or official monuments (not le�� than three) shall be
accurately described in the p1at.
(dj Municipal, to�ship, or section lines acxurately tied to the
lines of the subdzvision by distances and angles,
(ej Radii, internal angles, points and curvature�, tangent
bearings, and l�ngths of all ares.
(f ) �curate location of all monuments.
(g) Accurata outlines of any areas to be dedicated ar reserved
for public use, or for the exclusive use ofi pro�rty o�ers
within the subdivisi� with the purpo�_.es indicated therein.
(h) Certification by a registered surveyor in the form reauired
by Sectiari 5t75.03 Minnesota Statutes, 19°5. ,
(i) Exe�ution b,y all aNners of any interest in the land and anti�
holders of a mortgage thereon of the certificate required by
Section 505.03 N�innesota Statutes, 1985, and which
certificate shall include a dedication of the utility
easements and other public areas in such form as sha11 be
appraved by the City Council.
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(j) Certifications showing that all t�es and special
assessments currently due on the property to be subdivided
have been paid in fiull.
(k) Form of approval of the City Council as follows:
Approved by the City Council of the City of Gold�n Valley,
Minnesota, this day of , 19.�.
City Clerk
(1) Form fior appraval by County authoritie� as required.
SECTI(�I 440.110. Required Improv�nents.
(1) Staterr�ent of Policv.
(a) It is hereby declared to be the polic� of the City to
require in n� subdivisions, installation of sanitary sewer ,
storm sewer, waterrr�ain, street grading, c�ncrete curb and
gutter, and street surfacing.
� (b) The following improvements shall be installed at the sole
e�nse of the developer:
a) adequate surface water drainaae
b) street grading of the fu11 widih of the right-of-way.
(c) In the case of the improvements set forth below. The
daveloper sha11 submit a legally sufficient petitia� for the
installation of the same. Such petition must be submitted
prior to, or at the time of, the rec�uest for fiinal plat
approval.
Sanitary Sewer. 7o serve the entire subdivision including
service c�nection, extended to the property line, for each lot.
Watermain. To serve the e.ntire subdivision including valves,
fire hydrants and service connections (extended to the prop�rty
line) to serve each lot.
Street Surfiacin�. Al1 streets shall be irr�roved with permanent
ty�e surfacing to overall width in accordance with the following
minimum standards:
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Fav�rient Width
Tvoe of Street f between face & curb� Load I�imit
Thorou�fares 48 feet (minimum) 9 ton minimum
Collector 38 to 44 fieet 9 ton minimum
Minor & cul-de-sac 30 feet 7 ton minimum
Marginal access 24 feet 7 ton minimum
Industrial 36 to 44 feet 9 ton minimum
Curb and Gutter. All streets shall be improved with concret�
curk� and gutter,
(2) No Final Plat Shall be �roved bv the City Council Unl� th�:
Uwnei- or Subdivider:
(a) Sha11 have installed survey monuments at all block corners,
angle points, points of curves in �treets and at interrr�diate
points as sf�own on the final plat;
(b) Shall have installed cast iron rr�umer,ts, as approved by the
Henn�pin County Surveyor, at each corner or anale on the
outside border;
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each lot and at each intersection of street c�nterlines:
(cl) Shall have preserved in precise po�ition, all l.�ited State�,
State, County or- ather official k�nchmarks, manume�its or-
triangulations, stations in or ad.jacent to the property, all
a� required by the City Engineer;
SECTIOhI 44G.120. Building_ Fermit. No building permit shall be issued tor the
constructior� of any building, structure or improvement on any land required t�
t� subdivided by this Ordinance until all requir�r�ents have been fully c�1ie�.�
with.
SECTIQN 440.130. Variances.
(1) c'1enerallv. The City Council may grant a variance from this Ordinance
followina a finding that all of the foll�in� conditions exist:
(a) There are special circumstances for conclitions affecting
said propert,y so that the strict applicatian of the
provisions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of
the reasonable use of his land.
(b) The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment
� of a substantial property ric�t of the petitioner.
(c; The granting of the variance will not be detrirt�tal of the
public welfare or injurious to other property in the neic�bor-
hood in v�ich said property is situated.
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In making this finding the Council sha11 c�nsider the nature ofi
the proposed use of land and the existing use of land in the
vicinity, the nurr�r of persons to reside or work in the proposed
subdivisic� and the probable effect of the prapo�.�ed subdivision
upon traffic conditions in the vicinity. In granting a variance,
as herein provided, the Council may pres�:ribe such conditions as
it cl�ns desirable or necessary in the public interest.
(2) A�lications Rec�ired. Application �for any such variance sha11
k� made in writing by the owner or subdivider at the time when
the preliminary plat is submitted for the consideration of the
planning Commission, stating fully and clearly a11 facts or other
adctitivnal data which may aid the Planning Gorr�nissian in the
analysis of the proposed project. The plans for such developrr�:nt
shall include such covenants, restrictions or other leaal provi-
si�s necessary to guarantee the fu11 achievement of the plan.
SECTTQN 440.140. �iinor SLbdivision and Cansolidati� af Lot�.
(2) Existina Lots. Any existing lot which is part of a recorded plat
or a recordsd Registered Land Survey (_RLS) may be divided into ur�
to three parcels. Any number of lots in a recorded plat or a RLS
� may be consolidated into one 1ot. The minor subdivision or con-
solidation shall not rec�ire new street or other public dedication�.
(2) �1.ication. F�plication for a minor subdivision or c�nsolida-
tion sha11 be made on forr� fiurnished by the City and sha11
include fifteen (15) c�pies of a sketch showing the following:
(a) Scale and north arrow (no smaller than 1" = 100' ).
(b) Uimensions of the property.
(c) Tatal area of the property.
(d) Location of all public utilities, streets and easements.
(f) Locatia� of any existing structures.
(g) Any other information as required by City staff to determine
if the minor subdivision or consolidation meets the intent
and repuirements ofi this Ordinance.
(3) Fee. A filing fee shall be set by City Council Resolution.
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(4) Review. The proposed minor suk�division or consolidation shall be
heard by the Planning Commission at an informal public hearing
within thirty (30) days of making application. After c�onsiderina
such things as public in�t, adjacent land use, traffic patterns,
zoning regulations, future development, and other �rtinent
criteria, the Plannina Gomrnission shall recairr�nd to the City
Council either approval or disapproval.
Afiter review and recomrr�ndation by the Flanning Cornmission, the
applicatiar� sha11 b�e heard by the City Council. The City Council
shall approve or disaK�rove the pr� minor subdivision or
consolidation within sixty (60) day� after receivina a recommen-
dation frcxn the Plar-�ning C;otnmission.
Ifi approved by the City Council, the ap��licant sl�a11 ha�we a fiinal
plat prepared af the minor subdivisian or consolidation as
outlined in Secticrn 440.100 of this Ordinance. tJpon receipt ofi
the final p1at, the City Gouncil shall pass a Resolution
approving the minor subdivision or consolidation if it is in
conformance with the sketch submitted and approved b,y the City
Council.
� f�fter the Resolution ap�roving the final plat of the minor
subdivision or consolidation is made, a certified capy of the
� Resolution shall be recorded with Hennepin County along with the
final p1at. This must be done within sixty (bi�) days of the
approval af the Resoluti.on approving the final plat. If the
sixty (60) days expire, the minor subdivision or c�nnsolidation
shall be deemed invalid, unless an extensian is approved by the
City Council.
The suk�divider shall, immediately upon recording of the final
p1at, furnish the City with three (3) prints of the fiinal plat
with recording data shown on the prints. No building permits
shall be issued ai any of the platted prot�rty until the Gity has
received the above c�pies of the plat.
SECTION 440.150. Minor Subdivision for pouble Bunaal�.
(1) If the conditions of Section 440.140 are met, a lot occ.upied or
proposed to be occupied by a double bungalow may be s�ilit along
the party wall to provide indivi�al ownership of each unit. The
newly created lots shall eac�, therefore, be exempt from the
minir�m lot size require�nent found in Secti� 3A.04 of the Zoning
Coc� but a minimum combined area of 12,000 sc�are feet shall be
� rewired for both units of a double bungalow.
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(2) All of the following conditions must be met before a minor
subdivision described in Section 440.150 (1) above may be approved.
(a) The property and structure must be able to be easily split
into twa (2) substantially ectual sections.
(b) The structure must rr�et current building code standards for
fire wall separation. This rr�y be added to an existing
unit.
(c) Separate utility services must be pro��ided.
(d) The o++�er of the property to be sukx�ivided sha11 execute and
record at their e�ense a "C�claration of Covenar�t�,
Restrictions and C�ditions". The said document shal'1 bP
used to protect the ri�ts of the individual o+,�-�ers sharing
the single structure as to maintenance and repair and •
reconstruction in case of dam�ge to the original structure.
The "C�eclaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions"
shall provide protection to the property o�ers and City on
the follaving:
� 1) 6uilding and use restriction.
2� F�artv walls.
3) Relationship among owners of ad.joining living units and
arbitration of disputes (any disput� bet� a�ers
shall be submitted ta binding arbitratiaa-� according to
the rules of the Minnesota Arbitration Association).
4) The City shall be a benefiiciary to these "Declaration�
of Cov�ants, Restrictions and Gonditions". Thev shail
be submitted for review by the Planning Canmission and
City Council at the time the propor-�c{ subdivision i�
reviewed. The City Attorney shall also review the
"Declarations of Cov�ants, Restrictions and Conditions".
Changes to the document shall be made if so recommendec�
by the City Attorney. The cost of such review �hall be
paid by the subdivider.
No building permit shall be issued on any of the
�iroperty until proof of recordina the "Declarations of
Cov�ants, Restrictions and C�diticros" has been subtnitte�
to the City.
(e) Any other conditi�s sha11 be impased that City dc�ns necessary
� to assure corripatibility with surrounding structures or to assur�
a reasonable division of property_
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�CTION 440.164. Copies of Final Plats. Copies of all plats of subdivisi�s,
after the sarrie have been submitt�i and approved as provideci in this Ordinance,
shall be filed and kept anong the records of the City of Golden Valley.
SECTION 440.170. Conveyance by Metes and Bounds. No conveyance of land in
which the land c�nveYed is described by mete_. and bounds or by reference to a
plat made afiter the eff�tive date of this Ordinance which has not been
approve�J as provided herein shall be made or recorded except in accordance with
the provisions of Minnesota Statutes, 1985, 462.355, Subd. 4.3. Any person
seeking a waiver of the requirerr�t for platting, as provided for by the
aforereferenced Section ofi the Minnesota Statues, shdll make an application
therefore ac�anied by an application fee of �10.00.
S'EC7TOh� 440.1�. �als. Any person feeling aggrieved bv the provisi�s of
this Ordinance or any final actian of the City C:ouncil taken pursuant hereta
shall have the ri�t to have the same revi�+,ed by t��e Di�trict Court all of the
ofificial City fil� and records pertaininq to the particular matter for whi��
review is souc�t.
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Section Itl.tO:�. 9ubdivision Re�u].ations.
Section l�l�0:10. Pur�se and Interpretation. Each ne�r subdivision be-
comes a permanent unit in the asic physical structure of the future
com�rsunity, a unit to which the future co�nunity will of necessity be
forced to adhere. Piecemeal planning of such subdivisions w311 bring
a disa.strous, disco�`�riected patchwork of plats and poor circulation of
traffic. In order that ne�w subd3visions w3].1 contribute toward an
attractive, orderlp, etable and wholesome coirarnanity environ�erit �rlth
adequate municipal services and sa.fe streets, all subdivisions hereafter
platted within the incorporated limits of the Village of Golden Va11ey
sha11 3n all respects f�].ly co�ly w3.th t�he regulatians set forth 3n
th3s Ordinance.
In 3,nterpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance
sha11 be the m3n3nn�m requ�rements necessary for the protection of the
publ3c health, safety and general welfare.
Section l�1t0:20. Sc e. Except in the case of re-subdivision, this
Ordinance shall not app13� to any lot or lots forming a part of subdinision
plats recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds or Registrar of
Titles prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, nor is it intended
by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way �air or
� interfere with existing provisions of any laws or ordinances except
those specifical� in conflict with this Ordinance.
Saction !�lt0:30. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance the follow-
3ng terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning
g3ven in t,his section. When not inconsistent With t�he content, words
used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural in-
clude the singular, and words in the singular include the plural. �e
�ord °sha11" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
(1) "Boulevard" is the port3on of the street right of way between
the curb line and the property line.
(2) "Butt Lot" is a lot at the end of a block, located between
two corner lots.
(3) "Village" is the Village of Golden Valley.
(!�) "Village Council" is the Village Council of t,he Village of
Golden Valley.
(5) "Quide Plan" is a compilation of policy statements, goals,
standards, and maps for guid3ng th.�: ��vsical, :c�ci�31 and
ecanomic development, bot: �ri�.w� �r.c? piblic c�f the V3ilage
and its �virans �r..c' �r<+;;* �u��:lu�iP, b�:•� is noi �Sm�.T.ed to, the
� following: Stateraen•ts o� polic�es, goals, standards, a land
use plan, a comQmmity facilities plan, a transportation plan,
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and reco�nendations for plan execution. A comprehenaive plan
represents t�e plarining agencyte reconanendations for the future
development of t.he corntmuiity and includes any part of such
plan s arately adcpted a�d any amendment to such plan (s) or
part (s� thereof.
(6) "Final Plat" is the f3na1 map, drawing or chart, as prepared
by a Registered Land 9iu�veyor, on which the owner=s or sub-
divider�s plan of subdiv3sian 3s presented to the Village
Co�mcil for approval and which, if approved, wi].1 be filed
for record in t.he office of the Register of Deeds.
(7) "Lot" is a parcel or portion of land in a subdivisivn or plat
of land, separated from other parcels or portions by des-
cr3ption.
(8) "Easement" is a grant of an interest in lsud by an owner for
the specific use of sa3d land by t�he public generally, or by
a perso� or per�ns.
(9) '�.ini.mum 9ubdiv3,�ion Desigi� Standards" are the guides,
principles and specifications for the preparation of sub-
division plans 3ndicating among other things, the minisrsu.m
• and maxi.miun dimensions of the various elements set forth in
the preliminary plan.
(10) "Owner" is any individual, f3rm or ot,her legal entity having
sufficient praprietary �terest in the land sought to be
subdivided to corranence and maintain proceedings to subdivide
the same under this ordinance.
(11) "Pedestrian Way" is the ri�trof-way acroes land, for use by
pedestrian traffic whether designated as a pedestr3an way,
crosswalk, or hoVrever otherwise designated.
(12) "Person" is any individual, form or other legal entity.
(13) "P'lanning �gency" 3.s the Planning Coirml.i.ssion or Planning
Department of the municipality.
(lI�) "Planning Co�n3ssian" is the Village of Golden �alley
Planning Conanission.
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� (16) "Prelim3nary Plat" 3.s the preliminary map, drawing or chart
3ndicat3ng the praposed layout of a subdivis3�an to be sub-
mitted through the office of the V311age Plann3ng D3rector
'to 't,be Plann3ng Comnission and t�e 9i11age Council for
consideration.
(1?) "R.estrictive Covena,nts" ase ca�tra.cts emtered into between
private parties c�stituting a restsiction on the use of
private property Wit,h�n a eubdivision fcr the benefit of th;e
property owners, and prcviding mutua�. protection aga3nst un-
desirable espects of development which xould te�d to 3mpair
values.
(18} "Setback line, Buildaing" is a 13ne shown on the preliminary
plat, within the lot and paxa]1el to the street or lot 13ne,
�h�ich sets off an area w3th3u which no enclosed atructure or
portion thereof may be erected.
(19) "Streets and Alleys." The term stseet means a way for vehi-
cular traffic, r�hether designat.ed as a street, highFra,y,
thoroughfare, parkw�y, t,hroughway, road, avenue, bovlevard,
lane, place or however otherw3se desigiated. The term alley
means a minor travel Way frhich is used primas�ily in conanercial
areas for vehicular access to the back or side properties
� otherurise abutting a stseet.
(a) "F.�q�ressway-Freeway" 3.s a divided arterial highway for
through traffic �rith ful.l or partial. control of access
° aad general],p w3th grade separati� at intersections.
(b) "Arterial stseets and hig�w�ys" are those which ase
used prirnarily for fast or 2�eavy traffic.
(c) "Collect,flr streets" are those which carry t�ra.ffic from
minor streets to the ma3or system of arterial streets
and hig�ways, 3riclud3ng the principal entrance streets
of residential development and streets for c3rculation
with�n such a develapment.
(d) "Industrial street" is a street used pr3marily for
access to 9ndustrial or commercial properties abutting
the street.
(e) "l��i,nor streets" are those which are used pr3masily for
access to the abutt3ng praperties.
(f) "M�'g�nal access streets" are minor streets i,rh3ch are
paz'allel to and proximate ad3acent to arter3.a1 streets
and hi�n,rays; and which provide access to a'butting propez�-
ties and protection fram through traffic.
(g) n(�7-_de-sacfe is a m3nor street with only aaie outle�.
{h) "Half street" 3.s a perimeter �s�e+. ��' at least 30 feet
in width Which lies �ri.thin �.'�e �;T�rri�:+�:::3 cF the �ro-
posed plat.
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� (24) �'Street ZJidth�' is the �hartest distance between the lines
delineating the right-of-way of a street
(21) "Sub3ivider" is any person, firm or other legal entity . . '
cor:�-nLacir_g proceedings under this ordin�nce to effect a �I
subdivision of land hereundo: for himself o� for another.
(22) ��Subdi��ision° is the division of a parcel of land into tt�o
or more lots or parcels, for th� pi:rpose of transfer of
own3rship or building dev�lopment, or, if�a n�tr street is
ini�olved, any d�vision of a parcel of la:�d. Th2 tern includ s .
a re-suUdivision ar_d, tr�:cn appropriate to the contest� sha?1
relate to the process o� sutdividing or to the lan3 sub-
divided.
. (23) "�lidth of Lot�' is the shortest r.�rizon��:1 dists:�ce beti•:een t•h
side 3ot lines aad tan�ent to the roquired mini:�:u;;: building
setback li*�e.
(2u) "neserve Strip" is a strip of land bet:�een a b�.ii.lciing site �
and a st�rQet t.•h�ch separatos t?�s tV:o and controls access ta
the building sii:e fr�:, the street.
(25) "�r ea of Lot" is t::e area oS thQ hori zai:t�1 plana boun�ed b�� I,
the front, side and rear lot lines, measLred Y-ithin Lne lot
� . bounderies.
Section 1�l�0:�;0. Prelina.r��rv P�at. �
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(1) EeSore di��iding any t.r�ct of l�nd ir.to t..o or m.are lc�ts or �
arcels an oti?ne: or subdivider .t:a�l unless a rariance is
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aut?:orized ur�dsr the terr:s of triis Ordin�ico, nake applica-
tion to the affica of the Village Planner fcr preli:n�narv
p�at 2pproval b;� tha Plat CoTM^.ittee �nd Plannin; L'c*:m.ission
�ritr, necassary staff recon.�endations. Tha apnlication n;:s�
be recea.red by the last ��oi�king da�• of the r��o.lt:: precedir�
the Pl�nnin� Co:�mission meetin� date. Said application
shall be acco�,panied by:
' (a) Four (l�} copies of t!-�e preli^�inar-,� plat.
(b� A filing f�:e of $50.00 plus $2.00 for each lot up to
a maximum am�.�+unt of $200.Q�. This fee will be use� in
eonnection ��+ith approval or disapproval of said pre-
liminary plat, and before approval of the final plat,
� the subdi vi der shal 1 al sc, pay to the C�ty an arr�ount
equal to the charge made to the City by the city atta,r-
ney for each abstract ef title or registered propert�,
aLstract required to bc examined in co��ection �•�ith '
said final ap�roval as sp�cified in Section 440:90 (1)
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(2) ��;isting special assessments, taxes or valuatinns, levied against
tne property to be plaLted or dividec� shall not be allocated', to
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� as the plat or division has received final approval from the �I,
�ill.age Co�c31 - and ha,s been properly filed with the ,
Rsgister of Deeds tirith the subsequent notice of such filing ',
from the Caunty Auditor bejng rece3ved by the 9illage Assessor;
If the subdivider requests that pr3or and curr�nt special
. assessments, taxes or valuations be broked daFm, the �i17.age
Assessor shall est3mats the clerical cost of euch a break-
drnm and upon approval by the Vi7.].age Coimc3l, of the esti- '�
mated cost, the sa�r�e eha71 be paid to the V311age Treasvrer II
3n additi�on to the fee ment3.oned in sub-paragiaph (b) above.
At no time trill there be a division and allocation of apecial
assess�n�ents, tax,es or valuations in regard to leasehold
interests, contracts, agreements, etc. �rithout th�e approval
of the Villa,ge Council. If the approval of the Council is
given the procedure as stated 3n t�e above paragraph will be
applicable.
(3) �e F'lat Conanittee of t�he Planning Corrunission ahall report
to the Planning Comanission at the first mesting follawing
receipt of the application re,ferred to 3n Section l�GO:1t0 (1).
If the preluainary plat 3s not approved by the Planning
Conanission, it may be remanded to the Plat Co�nittee for add- ��,
itional stuc�y. IIpon appronal of the prel�m�nary pla.t by the '
Planning Cormmiss3.on, the plat sha]1 be referred to the V3.11age
� Council for action within l�� days.
Section ltlt0:50. ?decessarg Data for Prelim�na� P1at. The prelim3nary !�
pla.t shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The size of the map shall not
be less than 12 inches 'by 18 inches. Al1 subdivision maps shall be
draWr, at a scale of no less t�han 1 3nch equals 100 feet, unless other-
wise reguired by t�he V311age Counc3l. The preliminary plat shall contain
the following informat3on:
(1) Identification and Descriptian.
a. Proposed name of t,h�e subdivis3on, s�hich name shall not
duplicate or closely resemble in pronunc3ation or spe113ng
the name of any plat theretofore rec�rded in Hennepin
Crnanty. �
b. Lecation by section, township, range or by other legal
description. ,
c. Names and address of the owner, sabdivider, surveyor and I
desi�er of the Plat. �
d. ((�arraphic scale.
e. Nort�h point. (tt�e top of the map shall be approximately
North)
f. �te of preparat3on.
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Sect3.on !al�0:50. (Cont.)
� (2) Ex3stin� Conditions.
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a. Bowldary lines of praposed subdivision, clearly ind3cated.
b. Ex�.st3ng zon3ng class3fications.
c. Tota1 approx3mate acreage.
d. Locatian, r�idths and names of all e�.sting or pr�viously I�
platted �ttreets or other public way, show3ng type, width
and candition of 3�roveme�ts, 3f any, railroad, and
util3ty rights-of-way, parks and other publ3c apen spaces,
perrnanent baildings and st�ructures, easements, and section
and corporate lines within the tract and to a distance of
one hvadred (100) feet beyond the tract.
e. Location and size of existing sewers, watermains, culverts,
or other under�ound facilities including telephone and
electric cable 13nes within the �tract and to a distance i
of one hundred feet 'beyond the tract. Slich data as
�ades, inverse elevations, and locations of catch basins,
manholes, and hydrants shall be shown. All elevations
shall be referenced to mean sea level datum, 5th Gen.
Ad3ustmexit of U.S. C & G Stiirvey of 1929.
� f. Boundary 13nes of adjo3ning unsubdivided or subdivided
land, with3n one hvndred feet, identifying by name and
ownershi.p. ,
g. Current topographic data, 3ncluding contours at verti- '
� cal int,ervals of not mose tS�an two'feet, except that, I
topography.pertaitting, can#.wr lines shall be no mQre
than one hundred feet apart. Marshes, wooded areas, rock
outcrops, power transmission poles and 13nes, and other
si�3ficant features shall also be shm�m. The center line
of all water courses sha11 be accurately delineated.
(3) Subdivision Des3� Featvres.
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a. L�yaut of praposed s�treets, ahowis�g right-of-Vray widths !
and praposed names of streets. The name of any stxeet
heretofore used in the Village or its environs shal7. not
be used, unless the proposed street is an extension of an �
. a]ready named street, 3n �,rhich event the name shal]. be �
used.
b. Location and widths of praposed alleys, pedestrian t�rays
and utility easem�nts.
c. Z�►p3ca1 cross-sect3ons of proposed improvements upon
streets and alleys, together with an 3ndication of the
proposed surface water runoff. �
d. Approxima,te center line �adients of proposed stseets '
and a]1eys, if any.
e. Approxima,te location and size of any proposed se�wer lines ,
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. f. I�yout, numbers az�d typical dim�r,sians of lots; provided �'�
that no lots shall be desigiat�d as aaitlots.
g. Min3mum framt and side-st:eet bu31d3tig setback lfnes,
' indicating dime,nsions.
h. Areas, other t1�an st.reets, a]1eys, pedestriasi Wa.ys and
util3ty ea.sements, �tended to be dedicated or reserved
for publ3c usa, 3ncluding the size of such area or areas
3n acres.
i. The pre13m3riazy plat shall 3ncorporate a g�ad3ng plan
establishing yards or site elevations, with sufficient
propased elevations indicated thereon to provide praper
control of the development to 3nsure proper building
grades, site drainage and comformarice to established
street gi-ades.
This prov3sion �r311 pravide a tool for the inspection
depax-tment to check 3ndiv3dual site �ading plans as they
are submitted to r�ke sure they conform with fi,he overall
development plan. In the case of residential development,
this cauld irrg�rove in particular, the problem of drivewa.y
�ades, and rear yard drainage.
(1�) Other Informat3on. '
� a. Stat,ement of the proposed x�se of lots indicating type of ',
residenti.al building with number of praposed dwelling units;
't7ype of business or 3ndustzy so as to reveal the effect of ,
the development on traffic, fire hazards or congestion of '
popvl.ation. �
b. Proposed restrict3ve covenants.
c. Source of water supply.
d. Provisians for serrage disposal, drainage and flood control.,
e• If eny zvning changes are contemplated, t,he praposed I
tioning plan for the areas, 3ncluding dimens3ons sha11 be �
shown. 9uch proposed zoning plan shall be for information �
only and sha.l7. not vest any rights in the applicant for uses II
other than Residential.
(5} �fect of Missing Data,.
� All preljm3nary plata n�ust conta3n the data as called for in
this section. If any of the required data is missing from the
prel�minary plat the application �rill not be accepted, snd the
preliminary plat �ti7.1 not be reviewed by the plat conIInittee.
Section 1a2�0:60. Qua.lification Govern3n� Approval of Prel3miriaa� Plat.
(1) The Village Council m�y require such chaziges or revisions as
it deems necessazy for the health, safety, general �relfare
and convenience of the Vil.lage.
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� (2) 7�e approval of a pre13m3nary plat is tentative only, in-
volving mere7,y the general acceptability of the l.�yout as
submitted.
(3) Pr3or to approva]. of the preliminary plat by the 03]lage
Co�cil approval by the Qillage Fhgineer and other public
officials hav3ng �urisdiction will be requ3red of the
eng3neer3ng proposals pertaining to water supply, etorm
drainage, sewerage and sewage disposal, roadway widths and
the surfacing of streets.
(!�) No plat will be approved for subdivision which covers an area
sub3ect to periodic flooding or which conta.ins extremely poor
dra3nage facilities and which wovld make adequate drainage
of the stseets and lots d3.fficult or �apossible, unless the
subd3.vider agrees to make improvements which wi71, in the
op3n3.on of t�he Oill.age Fhgineer, make the area corroletely
safe for occupancy, and provide adequate street a�� lot
drainage.
Section l�1�0:70. �Sl,ibdiv3sion Desipn Standards.
(1) Street Plan. The arrangement, character, extent, width,
grade and locatian of all streets shal]. be considered in
the3r relation to existing and planned streets, to reasonable
� c3rculation of traffic, to topographical conditian, to runoff
of eurface water, to public convenience and safety, and in
their appropr3.ate relation to the praposed uses of the land
to be served by such streets. The arrangement of streets in '
new subdivisions sha11 make provisions for the appropriate
continuation of the ex�sting atreets in ad3oining areas.
Where adjoin3n� areas are not subdiv3ded, the arrangement
of streets in new subd3visions shall ma,ke provision for the
proper pro�ection of streets.
When a new subdivision adjoins vnsubdivided land susceptible
of being subdivided, then ths new streets shall be carried
to the boundaries of the tract praposed to be subdivided.
�2) Str�
(a) Widths. A11 right of �aay Widths shall conform to t.he
following m3nurnun d3Znensions:
Thoroughfares 80 to 100 feet
Collector 60 to 70 feet
Minor 50 to 60 feet
Gwl-de-sac 60 feet m3ni.nn�m
Marginal access GO feet
Industrial 70 f eet
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� (b) S'treet Deflection. Whan carmecting street l�nes deflect
from each other at ariy one point by more than ten
de�ees, they shall be connected b�► a c�urve wit•h a radius
adequate to insure a sight distance of not less than
200 feet for minor and collector streets, and of such
�eat,er radii as the V311age Counc�l sha11 determ3ne for
spec3al cases.
(c) Reverse G1u�ves. Tangents of at least 50 feet in length
sha]1 be 3ntroduced between reverse curves o� collector
streets.
(d) Street Qrades. All center line gradients shall not be
leas t.2�ari 0.l� percent, and shall not e�oceed the follawing:
Collector Streets 1� perce�t
Minor St,reets 8 percent
(e} Vertical Curves. Different connecting street gradiesits
eha7.1. be connected with vertical parabolic curves.
Min3mum sight distance of 200 feet must be provided
(f) M�nor Streets. Minor streets shall be so alig�ed that
trieir use by through traffic will be discauraged. - �
(g) Street Jogs. Street jogs eha].1 not haee center line
offsets of less than 125 feet.
(h) Se,fe Intersections. All street intersections and con-
� fluences shal]. be designed to encourage safe and efficient
traffic fla�w.
(i) A11eys. A71eys are not permitted in reside�ti.al areas.
(�) L�1-de-sac. Ma�m�m length of a Cul-de-sac street shall
ba ,s00 feet measured along the center line from the inter-
sectiron or orig3n to end of rigk�t-of-tiJay. Ea,ch Cul-de-sac
shall be provided at the cZosed end with a turnaraund
having an autside roadway d3ameter of at least 100 feet,
and a street property line diameter of at least 120 feet.
�k) Max'-� Access St,reets. Where a subdivis3An abuts on �
or conta�i,ns an ex3.st3ng or planned thoroughfare, the
�illage Cotmcil m�y require marg3nal access streets or
such ot�ier treatment as may be necessary for adequate
protection of residential properties and to afford s�par-
ation of through and local traffic.
�1) Half Streets. Ha1.f streets shall be prohibited, except
wher'e easential to the reasonable develapment of the sub-
division 3�n eonformity with the other requirements of
this Ordinance and where the Village Council finds it
will be practicable to requ3se the dedication of the other
half t�hen the ad3oining property is subdivided. Where-
ever there is a half street adjacent to a tra.ct to be
subdiv3ded, t.he other half of the street shall be platt,ed
t�ith�n such tract.
(m) Reserve St,rips. Reserve stxips are prohibited e�ocept
� under condit3,ons approved by the Villa,ge Couac3l.
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� (n) Railroad or L3mited A�cess Hi�n�ays abutting subdivisions.
Where a snbdivis3on borders an, or conta3ns a rai7roa.d
rig�t-of-w�y or liJaited access }xighway right-of-vay, t,he
Yill.age Co�ncil m�y re�+�ire a stTeet approxiia�ately parallel
to and aneach aide of snch r3ght-of-way at a distance
s�itable for t.he appropriate use of the intervening land.
9nch distances shall also be determined `rit�h due regard
for the requirements of app�oach grades and future �ade
separations.
(o) Private Streets. Pr3vate streets shall not be approved
for platting nor eha71 public �rovementa be approved
far any private st�reet.
(p) Hax�dship to Owners of 9d3o3ning Property to be lvoided.
The st�et arrangements sha71 not be such as to cause
hardship to oWners of adjo3ning praperty �n platting
tdze3r own land aad providing convenient access to it.
(3) Allevs and Pedestrian Wa,y�s.,
(a) Al.l.eys shall be at least 21� feet wide 3n conanercial areas.
The Village Counc3l may requ3re alleys in non-residential
areas where adequate off-street loading space is not
available.
(b} Pedestrian ways shall be at lea.st 10 feet wide.
� �Lt) �s��ents.
(a) Provided for IItilities. Fasements at least 12 feet wide
caritered o� rear and other lot lines sha11 be provided
for util3ties, where necessary and sha71 be dedicated to
the Village by appropriate language in the ownerts or
subdivxder�s certificate. They sha11 ha,ve continuity of
a13g�ment from block to block, and at deflection points
easements for pole-line anchors shal]. be provided r�ere
necessary.
(b) Provided for Dra3na.�e. Where a proposed subdivision is
traversed by or is adjacent to a wa�,er course, draanage
s�ray, channel or stream, excepting onlq Bassett�s Creek,
the Council may requ3re t1�at a surface or drainage right-
of�aay canforrn3ng substantial].y with the lines of such
water caurse be provided, together w3th such further
rAridth or construction or both, as �ril.l be adequate for
surface water =vnoff.
(c) Provided for Bassett=s Creek. Where a proposed subdivision
is traversed by, or is adjacent to, Bassett�s (�eek
easerients sha11 be provided on bot.h sides at leas��50 feet
in width measured from the center line of said Creek,
for floodings, dra3nage or other uses as may be requ3red
for the protect3�on of public healt�h, safetg aad ge�eral
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� xelfare. 1t or before the tjme a pz�posed subdivision
3nvolv3ng Bassettss Creek ia cans3.dered by� t.tne Planning
Co�n3.ssion, t.he V�].],age Fhg3nQer sha11 cana3.der whether
the ali�unent of t�ie natural creek bed ia satisfactot;,v
and adequa.te and ehall so advise the Conrmiasion before
its reco�nendat3Ans to the V3.l�.age Council are made.
Should the Vil],age Fhgir�eer be aware of ar�y difficulties
in the present alignment of the creek, he should 3nform
the awner or subdivider and the Plaru�ing Cananiesi�cn.
�5) �.o=s_
(a) Factors Governin� D�nensions. Block le�ngt�i and width or
acreage within bo�unding roads sha11 be such as to acc-
ommodate t�e size of res3dential lots requ3red in the
area by t11e zon3ng ordinance and �.o provide for conven3ent
access, circulation, coaltral and safety of atreet t.raffic.
(b) Non-Resident3al Hlocks. Blocke intended for cormnercial,
institutional and inctustria]. u.se aaist be designated as
such.
(c) Len . Block lengths ahall not exceed 1200 feet.
(d) Arran�e� A block shall be ao deeigned as to provide
two tiers or lots, imless it ad3oins a railroad or 13mited
access hig�ray or other non-resident�a7. use(s), �rhere it
may ha.ve a single t3er of lots.
� (e� Pedestrian Wa,ys. Tn blocks over 900 feet long, pedestrian
w�ys may be required by the Village CoUnc31 in locations
deemed necessary to public health and convenience.
(6) ��ts._
{a) I,o�on. All lots shall abut by their fv11 frontage on
a public street.
(b) Si�ze. The lot dimsns3ons 3n subdivisiona designed for
single-fam3l,y detached ctwe113.ng use shal.l not be less
than 'the mininnim dimensi�ons requ�ed to secure t�he mir,imum
lot spec3.fied in Section 3•01� of the Zoning Ordinance.
(c) Butt Lots. Hutt lots shall be platted at least five feet
wider than the average �r1.dt�h of 3nterior lots 3n the block.
(d) Side Lot Linea. Side lot lines sha]1 be sabstantia7.],y at
ri t angles or radial to the etreet line.
(e) Water Caurses. I,ots abutt3ng upon a Water course, draina.ge
way, channel or st,ream sha]1 have an additironal depth or
width, as requ3red, to assure house sites that are not
sub3ect to flood3rig.
(f) Fe� atures. In the eubdividing of any land, due regard ahall
be sho�m for all nat�s�al features, such as tree gro�wt�-i,
�ater course, historic spots or aimilar aspects, t�hich 3f
preserved wi]1 add attract3vemess and stab313ty to the
praposed development.
(g) Lot Rennants. A11 rermiants of lots belota mtri3mum size left
� over after �bdivid3ng of a larger tsact �st be added to
ad3acent lots, ra�her than allawed to s�emain as unusable
parcels.
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Section 440:80 Pubtic Sites and Open Spaces.
(i) Drainaoe Channels. Wnere a pro�os�.d drain�r�e chan�el is •
located in arliole or in part rrithin a proF�sed sub�ivision, the
. � subdivider shall dedicate adequate space for such p�rpose in
such area �,rithin the subdivision� wh�n the Village Council
finds that the channet is reasonable necessery to the public
he«lth, safety and welfare.
(2) Parks, Playareunds, ��en Spaces, Storm 4later Holdino Ar�as• and
Ponds. In atl plats or su5div�sions to be o:veioped for residen—
tial , commercial , inc�ustrial or other uses, or as a planned unit'
developrr�nt a�hich ir�cluu�s residential , comm�rcial , industrial or
other uses, or any cornbination thereof, the Council may require a
reasonable portion of such pro�osed subdivision tc b� d�=dicated te
the public for pu�lic use as parks, playgroun�s, public �pcn s��ace
or storm rr�ter holding areas or ponds, vrith a minimum r�quirement
tnat ten (10) percent of the gross area being subdivic'=d 5e so ded—
icated; provided however tha� the Council m��• in tne altErnative re—
qui re the subdi vi der to contri bute ar� eqs:i��al ent n?r,�ur,� i n casF� ��sed
on th� fair market value of th� �n�evelopcd land invot•.�ed in the pro—
posea subdivision, the cash funds realized therefro;n to ce placed in
a special f4nd with the City Finance Oirector and u=ed only fc�r tf�E �
acquisition of other lands for parks, playgrounds, public open spaces,
storm �•:ater holding ponds, developT:nt c,{ existing Fark an� �layyround
sites and debt re*.irement in connection r�ith la�� previously acquire�
' fer such public purp�s�s. In determining the rea�or:able portior, or
each suc� proposed su�division to be thus dedicated. in�ludir; the
trinimum requiremenL as speci`ier� h�rein, thcre rnay be, takcn into
� consideration the ar�ount c� open space, p�rk, recr��tional or co:�:�n
a►-eas and Faci 1 i ti es i,�,i ch the subdi vi�er has orav��e� for the ex—
clusive use or tne resi�en�s of thn subriiv;sion for th� Co�n�il s!-�all
not b� bou�d thereby i n ma►:i ng i ts detern;i na�i un of th� Forti cn i t
requires to be dedicat�a p�rsu��t to tn� te:rr�s of this S�cticn. bthe►•e
any such �edi cated area i s located i n part or i n �•nc�t_ w.i thi n a �r�--
pos�d subc+ivision thc area for the sam:: sh�ll be d:signatee o-s th� plat
and shall nbt' be subdivided into lots.
Section 440:°C. Final Plat. �
(1 ) Public HEarin . '
�a) tdhen the Fi nel P1 at i s submi tfied to the t�d i 1 aae Counci 1 fc� tF��e
. ord��ring of a public hcar;ng, th� s�bdi��id�r sh-11 f��rnish {cur
• (4) copi es of t"e pl��.t, as app�'G•YnC2 by the P1 a�ni ng ;.c,:���i ssi on
to tF�e Viliage En�irecr and an� (t ) co�y to e��h a^pr:J�ri�:e
utility eompany involv=J. At that tirr.e, the su��ivic!�r shall
al so furri�h t�in l'i l i age AtYorn�y �:i th the Abstrac*_ of Ti tl e or
Reqi�_tered Property Ab:.tract.
(b) Appl i cati on for pl at a�arcv�l by tne Ui 11 ac+e Caun,-i 1 sF�al 1 b�
deer.ied te be offi�ially filed t�:itt-� th� Village �t the time of t!�e
first rrineting of thc Villagc Council ��h�n '�hc �la; is referre� to
the Uiilag� Counc� l a� ou�line� in Section 440:40 (;}. Cn th��
samc date that the Village Council places tne application rv^r
plat�ing on file it shall provide for a public h�aring ta be held
� �,►ithin thirty {30) days. Notice of p��,lic hearing on the Finai
P1 at af the tin:e anc p]ace tf�:crerf, s��at l �� p:�bi i shed at i east
or,ce in the official Village ne►•+spaper at lea�t ten (i0) days
prior to the day of the hearinq in ac.cerdance w-ith P�innesota Stat—
utes 1965, 462.3�8, Subd. ;.
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(c) At the close of the Public Hearing, the Village Counci�l shall : .
' Grani final approval to the final Plat subject to the sub-
� divider complying with all of the requirem�nts of these reg-
ulatians at rrhich time final ap�roval arould be granied at a
subsequent Village Council Meetina, or refer the Final Plat
back to the Planning Co:rmission for additional study after
which a new public hearing �:oul� �e called or Disapprove the
Final Plat stating the reasons for such action which shall
be recorded 'r, the proceedir�gs of the Village Council and
. reported to the applicants.
(d) If the plat is ap�roved at the Public Hearing, the o►mer or sub-
di��ider shall sub,�it to the Nillage Council seven (7) copies of
the final plat not less than ten ( 10) days prior to the Co��ncil
• meeting r:hen the final plat is to be ccinsidered. The owner or
subdivider shall also su�mit at this time an up-to-date certified
Abstract of Title or Registered Proper�y /�bstt-act �r such other
evidence as the Village Attorney may require, showin� title or
control by the �pplicant. The final plat shall conform to the
pre�irinary plat an� shall incorporate all ef the ci-�anges in or
rta�dific�tions of the preliminary p1Gt as a:er�� required by the
P1 anni ng Co.;:�i ssion and�or th::. Vi 1 1 ege Caunci 1 . It rr.�:y i ncl ude
onl y tr�at porti on ,of t�ie prel in�i nary pl at whi ch the owner or
subdividcr pr-oposes to record an� c!evelop, provid�d that such -
portion confc,rms with all of the rec;uirem=nts of this Ordinance.
(2) !•-�r:r�:4I c�^ Far_a.l P?_at. ?:Tit.hin s�; (6) r<��khs �ter ihe Publ?c
�':?�il'�=��; ai�:� c:f-l'•.^-.1' .l':..�.G:i:d�'lv rJ2.�.1.'�.i^'�.:L7�.2'�.' �Llt'1'v:'2.�. f2'C.^.. �i}7° �l�{�.��8
� Covnc:�7., �:�� fi743. pl��• �,d oth:: e;hib:�.� re�ui�,e�i fo-r 2nj�rovzl
sh�?1 be �iib.:zi;i,cc? to t.:. tT_�_la;;e Co�,:r�c.`1 fo: t�.-�al �rp-•o:�1,
o�hei�ris: �,:ch p.°�lir:.ir.�-� sPr T•oval siz:il b� r.ull and void
v.nless �n e:�c�ZSicn of �v:is is wp�].ied �or �id �a�ted Ly trhe
�'illa�e Co�•:ricil.
(3) Fil�r.�.
. (a) F�?�-_� ��_�s F1��.. �ter tlle Final Plat has been app-roved b��
the Vi:�.l�.�� C�u�zcil, �he �vb;:irids: si^.�11 f�1e it for
recor' �;i�•ii tti.� Co:�7�,,T P�e.�i.sic�: o�' ����� or Re;;�s�r�.r of
Tii�!e t-it.h?ii si�:t5 �G�) da;•s oi' t•he a�te oi final ���xov�l;
otl-��r�-i�e "�h� ���roral of i.i�w Fas:z.l Pi at shall be null a*�d
voi�.
. (b) Froflf of F?��,n^. ln� sub;;i:-:;.der w�^i 1 i:_�:ed:.a�ely up�n
reco:��:.z�, i=�:��.:: �i•,ze Villzse L:�;.�ae:�: i:it:� a "i,zacing 4nd
three (3) pr:n�s oi the f:in:� }.�l.�t s:zo;:in�; e:-ids:�ce of the
rccor�i:�;;. Z''r�e Ai��c�•.�z� Den�:rt�r:an� .��.].1 r.ot is�►:e �aildi�.�
peri-_Z�t•s o:� �.�e ��lat�ed p�or�.�t•; u�z�1 s��:� t�:�� as a pro-
pr:ieter th�-r•eof sh:zl.l. f i?� z:•�i�� t�he �.:ild:�.� A;�•�r-w�r.cnt
proo� cf' the i'f:CCT(�1�'1� o.� f:�1i-�� of s�id p�Gt, t�T?iicli prooi
r�y b� in '�h� forM o� a rcc�ipt i�°a:: t�e HFnnep:i±z Count,�
Re�:ist�r of �aeds oi• Re��s�ra•r of Titles or a certii'ied caFS
of �,�ie recoa�ded plat. Co;�li�-�ce :�ri�h �11 of the require-
ments oi" th� Pi�tti�� Re„vl�.t-?ons t._ll ccr.stitnte final
� acc��te�ce of t�e s:�.l�;livi�ion by i:ha �'i17a�c Coi:ncil.
�� , � Section 440:100
Section 440:100. Necessary �ata for Final Plat.
� (1) General. Tlie final plat sh�11 be prepared bS► a registered
surveyor and sha11 conl'orrr to a11 �'illage, S-tate and County
requiremazts.
. (2) bdditional Del3neation and 7nfornatian Rpquired on the Plat
shall :include:
(a) Accurate angu.l.ar and l�ineal diJnansions for all lir.es, �ngles,
and cvrvatvres used to descriUe boundzries, streets, a11e;�s,
easer��nts, arezs to be reserred for ptiblic Lse, and other
. 3�rgaortai:t features. ]T:�u�nsio�zs of lot 13nes sha7.1 be
shc::n �n feet and h�:ndredths.
(b) �x� idc�t��'icatio� sy���..-� Sor a1.1. lots and blocks.
(c) 'l�ue �n�;les and dis�zr�css to th� neares� established �'treet
l�n�s o-r offic�al r�nw:.�nts (not less i;haxi three) shall
be accuratel3T descr.ibed �n the p�at.
(d� T��lc:i.»a.?., to,,*ns�ii�, c,r �ection lir:es accuratcly tied io
thn 1�..7es of w�-i� st�U3ivi,icn b3r dis��nces and �nb?es.
(e) Rad•.:i, 3nte_.�al «n�l.es, poi�ts �nd curratures, t�i�ent
bear���s, and le;�g-G.`�s oi a11 arc�.
(f) �ac-ara�te locatioa of aI1 Monw�ents.
(g) Accurata uutl:��es of �ny �reas to be dedicated or reser-�*ed
for p•ab�ic uss, or �or t�e ehc]�:.sir� use of preper-t.,y
' o:�ers t*i'i,hin f.he subdi�isicn s�ith tne pL:rp�ses indicated
� . therean. • -
(h) C:°I L:L�Z.�ati�n t;,* � re�s u:.red s�.�s�•e5�or in tlie foi� re-
c�u�?�•ed bJ S�ctio7 KO5.U3 i��:��i:as��a St�tutss, 1965.
(i) E:;ecut�_c:� try �.1. �;;;,ers o� �1�y :int�res�c in the la�d �.nd
. . an�* holders of' a mcr��z�� Y�;:reon of �:h� csr•c�Sicut� i e-
qt��x�d tr.* Sec�aon 5�,.03 1'i;i,ri212S0'i,2 St��ay�es, 1965, 2nd
�.�zich ce�%iiica�e �:�<�11 i�nclu�e a deaicat;on of th� utilit3•
easem.ent� �.nd othPr pub3ic areas in ssch form as sha.11 b�
appro�ed by the tTiI1�;.ge Ai:torne3r.
(j) Ceri;ifica��or.s sho::ir_G t1�a�L �,11 t��;es 4nd special assess-
rr^nts currcr��?y c3u� on tha property �La be S11bli1S%1C�cd bat-a
been paid in iull.
(k) Forr: of appra�;�1 0� the V;illage Counc�l as falloz�s:
�:v���o;ed by fi�:e 1�i71ag� Cou*�cil of t�i� V�11age of Golde:i
� Z'z]1ey, l�;n,�esota, �,h�� da,y of .
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_.___.a�.e
l��ayor Vi11ao� Clerlc
(1) �'orm�for appro�r:1 by Coi�ty �,zt,},orities as required.
Sc�tio�i 1�1��:110. RGGll1�"'�d I,:nrc+�cmna'ts.
(1) St�t�rent of Pol3c,�y_
� (a) Tt 3s h�r�trf decl:�rad fir_+ be trie polic3* o� i;he Vil.lage to
� section 1alto:llo (cont.)
� require in new sdbd3visions, 3nstallation of Sanit�ary Sewer,
Storm Sec�r, Waterma�in, Street f3rading, and Street 9urfacing.
(b) The follow3ng �nprovements ehall be 3nstal.led at the sole
e ense of the develapere
a� Adequate Sur�face Water �ainage. . �
b) Street (�ad3ng of the flill sridth of the rightr-of-way.
(c) In the case of the ir.�rovea�ents set forth below, t1�e devel-
aper sha11 install the eame at his own expense or, 3n the
alternative, shall submit a lega7ly sufficient�petition for
the 3nstallat3on of the same. 9uch petition must be sub-
mitted pr3.or tfl, or at the t3.zne of, the request for final
plat approval.
SanitarY S�rer. To serce the entire subdivision 3ncluding
aervice connection, extended to the prc�perty 13ne, for each lot.
Watermain. To be provided where the Village Covncil deems it
to be reasona.bly available to serve the entire subdivision
3ncluding valves, fire hydrants and service connections (extended
to the praperty line} to serve each lot.
Street S�arfacing. A7.1 streets shall be improved with pexznanent
type surfacing to overall r�3dth in accordance �rSth the follow-
ing miniimim standards:
� �*pe of Street Pavement Width Load Limit
(between face & curb)
Thorougk�fares !t8 feet (m3nim�un) 9 ton minirm�m
Collector 38 to l�?� feet 9 ton minin��
Minor & cul-de-sac 30 feet 7 tan minism�m
Marginal. access 2f� feet ? '� ��
Industrial ' 36 to !t!t feet 9 '�on �1�
(2) No Fina1 Plat shall bs Approved by the Qillage Council IInless
the Owner or S�bdividera
s-.a,. .�.-._�._._ _._�.___--�.---------
(a) Shall have installed su.rvey n�onuments at a11 block corners,
angle points, po3nts of curves in streets and at inter-
� "'mediate points as sho�m bn the �ipal plat;
(b) Shall have inst,al].ed cast iron monuments, as approved by
the Hennepin Co�ty 9urveyor, at each corner or angle on
the autside border;
(c) Sha].l have installed pipes or steel t*ods at the corners of
each lot and at each intersection of street centerl3nes;
(d) Shall have preserved in precise position, all IInited States,
State, Cour,ty or other official benchmarks, mnnwnents er
tr3angulati�s, etat3ons iri or ad3acent to t�ie property, a11
as required by the Village F�ngineer;
(e) Sha11 have fl�rniahed a cash deposit or corporate surety
� bond c�aaditioned tha.t tlie applicant will, well and faith-
w
Section li1�0:120
.� fully, perform a11 requirements by h3m vndertaken with
reference to the proposed plat and �rill 3nsta1l a71 re-
quired 3mprovements.
�f) Shall furnish 'to the V311age Fhgineer, for approval, a
copy of the plans and specifications for all required izr�
pi•ovemetits, certified by a registered professional engineer.
�3) P1ans and 9pecificationa.
(a) An a�eem�ent shall be �ntered into between the de�veloper
and the Village of Golden Valley, setting forth tdie re-
quired 3mprove,ments, the dates when said irr�provements will
be completed, the prov3sian for inspection by the Village
and paymeat for these services, and the required bo�d amoln�t.
(b) Upon c�rr�letion of all �nprovements ordered to be made in
� the 'sabdivision, the Village Council shall after the re-
quired public hearing, direct that the assessable cost there-
of, less any portion of the cost contributed or paid by t�he
owner or subdivider, be levied as preacribed by law.
SectYOn !alt0:120. Build3np�rmit.
No build3ng permit shall be issued for t�he construct3on of any
build3ng, structure or 3mprovement on any land requ3red to be sub-
� divided by this Ordinance vntil all requ�nts have been fully
complied t,rith.
Section 2il�0:130. '�ariances.
(1) Generallv. The Oillage Cauncil. may �ant a variance from this
Ordinance following a f3nding that all of the following conditions
ex3st;
(a) These are special circumstances or conditions affect3ng
said property ao that the strict application of the pro-
visions of this Ordinance would deprive the applicant of
the reasonable use of his land.
(b) The variance is necessazy for the preservat,ion and en3oy-
ment of a substant3al property right of the petitioner.
(c) The grant3ng of the variance will not be detrimental of the
publ3c welfare or 3n3ur3ous to other property in the
ne3ghborhood in wh3.ch said property is situated.
Iri making this f3nd3ng t�he Council shall consider the nature
of the proposed use of land and the existing v.se of land in
the vic3nity, the rnunber of persons to reside or work in
the praposed subdivision and the probable effect of the
proposed subdiv3sion upon traffic conditions in the vic3nity.
�
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Section I!l�0:].lt0
' In granting a var'3.ance, as herein prov�i.ded, the Counc3l
� �Y P��'ibe such conditians as it deems des3rable or
neceesaiq ia the public interest.
(2) Applicat.ione reauired_ AppZ3cation for atzy sU.ch variance sha,�l
be made iri �r3ting by the o�wner or subdivider at t�he time when
'�e P�l��esy plat is submitted for the consideration of the
�'l.anning Coaaaission, etating fully and clear]y all facts or
other additional data xh3ch may a3d the Planning Co�niesion 3ri
the analys3s of the praposed pro�ect. The plans for such devel-
oPment shal.l include such covenants, restsictions or other legal
praviaions necessaty to guarantee the fu].�, a�hi.ev�t of the
P]-an•
Section !�?10:1.1i0. Cdpies of F3na1 P1ats.
Copies of a31 plats of subdivis3ons, after the s�me have been sub-
m3tted and approved as provided 3n th.is Ord3nance, ahall be filed
and kept by t,he Vil].age L*lerk among the records of the Village of
(iolden Valley.
Section !�]�Oa150. Convevance bv��d ��
No conveyance of ].and in which the land conveyed is described by
metes asid bounds or lrf reference to a p1.a.t made after the effectine
date of this Ordinance which ha,s aot been approved as prnvided here-
� in sha]-1 be made or recorded exicept in accordance with the provisions
of M3nnesota Statutes, 1965, f�62.356, Subd. 1�. Ati,Y Person seeking
a waiver of the requirement for pla,tting, as provided for by the
aforereferenced Section of the Minnesota Stat�tes, shall make an
applica.tion therefore accompanied bq an appl3cation fee of �'10.00.
Section 1�I�Oc160. ea1s.
Any persan feeling aggrieved by the prov3s3�ons of this Ordinance
or any final action of the V�11,age Couri�31 taken pus.suant hereto
sha11 have the r3ght to ha,ve the same reviewed by the District Court
all of the offic3.a1 Vi�lage files and records pert�aining to the
P���az' matter for which rev3ew 3s sought.
Secticn 2. Th3s Ordinance ahall take effect and be in force from
and after the date of 3ts pa.ssage and publication.
passed bY 'Ghe Village Crnaicil this�d day of Jan ovary. 1968.
,,,�s claff TPresi �
lTTFST:
iff Tere,�i,�yor
/s/ Helen Penn3man
Aelen Pennjman, y'311a,ge Clei•k
� I�OBII�T M. SRARE
Villa.ge lttorney, 1200 First Nat3onal Bank Build3ng
Minneapol9.s, Minnesota 55�to2
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� June 3, 1987
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: " Alda Wilkinson, City Planner
SUBJECT: Year 2010 Planning Program
Attached are copies of the following products of the May 9, 1987 Planning
Commission Year 2010 Workshop:
1. Finalized list of Year 2010 Planning Items
2. List of selected priority Year 2010 items indicating the top ten items
and the top eighteen items
The Planning Commission decided at the workshop to review several items at a
time at subsequent Planning Commission meetings in order to provide staff with
further direction for preparation of the Year 2010 Vision narrative.
Staff suggests discussion of the first three to five items on the priority
listing. Staff is seeking further detail concerning what the Planning
� Commission wishes to see in the Year 2010 in each of these areas in order to
broaden description of the Year 2010 Vision.
Attachments:
1. Year 2010 Planning Items
2. Priority Listing
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� YEAR 2010 PLANNING ITEMS
IDENTITY
1. Golden Valley identity
a. Business and corporation use of Golden Valley for identity
b. Community organizations
BEAUTIFICATION
1. City-wide beautification program
a. Beautification of Valley Square
b. Beautification of Bassett Creek
c. Neighborhood beautification
d. Beautification of commercial properties
e. Beautification of public properties
LAND USE
1. Zoning for mixed uses in appropriate areas
2. High rise development limited to selected heights at selected locations
3. Well planned land use along I-394 freeway corridor
4. Full range of convenience shopping and services in Golden Valley neighbor-
hoods (gas station, auto repair, dry cleaners, grocery shopping, etc. )
� 5. Open space accessible to the public in major developments
6. Redevelopment accomplished in accordance with prioritized listing of
redevelopment sites
HOUSING
1. Maintenance of quality housing stock
2. Variety of housing types designed to meet needs of all age and income groups
a. Provision for accessory housing
b. Small scale elderly housing to blend in with neighborhoods
RECREATION
1. Full and balanced range of public and private recreational activities
(e.g. pool , golf course, community center, movie theater)
2. Public access to Sweeney and Twin Lakes
TRANSPORTATION
1. Efficient, local public transit system (both intra and inter-city)
coordinated with regional systems
2. Improved collector system for intra-city access to neighborhoods
� 3. Safe pedestrian and biking network including redevelopment areas
4. Easing of traffic congestion on Winnetka
5. Handicap accessibility to all s�dewalks and public buildings
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� UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES
T. Infrastructure (utilities, streets, etc. ) to ��e well maintained
2. Curb and gutter on every street
3. Removal of recyclables and hazardous waste on a regular basis
4. Undergrounding of all utilities (electricity, cable TV, telephone)
SOCIAL SERVICES
1. Localized access to social services
2. Day care facilities adequate to meet demand
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Sense of security of people and property
2. Established neighborhood dispute resolution system (mediation}
3. Identification and management or elimination of hazardous commercial/industrial
wastes and subsequent dangers
CITY GOVERNMENT
1. Increased citizen participation in government and increased citizen access
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� YEAR 2010 PLANNING ITEMS
Priority Listing
1. - City-wide beautification program
a. Beautification of Valley Square
b. Beautification of Bassett Creek
c. Neighborhood beautification
d. Beautification of commercial properties
e. Beautification of public properties
2. Full range of convenience shopping and services in Golden Valley neighbor-
hoods (gas station, auto repair, dry cleaners, grocery shopping, etc. )
3. Well planned land use along I-394 freeway corridor
4. Variety of housing types designed to meet needs of all age and income groups
a. Provision for accessory housing
b. Small scale elderly housing to blend in with neighborhoods
5. Sense of security of people and property
� 6. Golden Valley identity
a. Business and corporation use of Golden Valley for identity
b. Community organizations
7. Maintenance of quality housing stock
8. Increased citizen participation in government and increased citizen access
9. Redevelopment accomplished in accordance with prioritized listing of
redevelopment sites
10. Public access to Sweeney and Twin Lakes
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11. Safe pedestrian and biking network including redevelopment areas
12. High rise development limited to selected heights at selected locations
13. - Open space accessible to the public in major developments
14. Curb and gutter on every street
15. Undergrounding of all utilities (electricity, cable TV, telephone}
16. Improved collector system for intra-city access to neighborhoods
17. Efficient, local public transit system (both intra and inter-city)
coordinated with regional systems
18. Easing of traffic congestion on Winnetka
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