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08-10-87 PC Agenda � � � �� Go1dE�� Valley Planning Commission �:�°�ic C�n��, 78G0 Golden Vall�� Road � ' �� Atagust 10, 1987 � ; 7:00 P.M. ; A G E N D A �� ' ' I. APPROVAL ��= M�INUTES - JULY 27, .1987 ;I , � � II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUB�� HEARTNG - �E'�T�ED PRELIM�NARY PLAT i ---- ; � � APPLICA�lT� ��anley Kugler � ;; � � LOCATTON: �240 Gl�:��vood Avenue �� I i ; i REQUEST: Ap�r�val of �tih� Revis�d Pr�air�inar� �lat of Gruskin. ' %ard�ras Se�o►�d Addi ti on W�:�ch Wi l i Creat� Two Ad�i�i onal ' ; Residentia� Lmts i ; ; ; III. IN�'ORMAL PUB1�iG HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF GUERRE i __ _ ; � � APPLICA�T: ITS-19o7-�;:[ �imi��d Partr��a�ship i �� , LOCATION: 1200 Mendelssr,��n Avenue North `I i ; �--% REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Guerre to Allow � Division of Five-Acre Site of Existing Office War�h�?u�� Buildina tn �rpa± .�- ;!,�:;'tiiia�i�l �uil�-�n� si�� I y y i IV� REVIEW 0� ;�:,��a �� PR�E'C��D 5U��b�I�::.�TOta �R�INR�'�;E ! _ � ..� , . ; , � ' ! ,. �i. REPORT C1PI f��)s:�!a;�T ��, i�al �v�!'�' �'0!i�iC�l� M��TIC�G i __._�_�,. __.�.v�._ � ; � � � ! VI. IN�➢"ERIM STATUS REFt�RT ��''�� C��'�'`�� i,ENTER �'t��K r�R+;E '� _.v�..__ _ . . :� j '� i � VII. YEAR 2010 PLAN�iItdG FR�J��AM i � I � VI I I. DULUTH/DOUGLAS L1��tL-USE S�v�JY � Bring copy previo�sSy c��stri��at��d) I X. WORK PROGRAM FOR �Ji�RT�I ��7I RTH ��tEA �� , � � j ,� � i � i ; �---- — ..--- _ - ----- ----------- _; , � t MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY � PLANNING COMMISSION July 27, 1987 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the City Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Prazak called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Kapsner, McAleese, Leppik and Prazak. Commis- sioners Lewis and Russell were not present. Commissioner McCracken-Hunt was not present at the beginning of the meeting. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - JULY 13, 1987 It was moved by Commissioner Kapsner, seconded by Commissioner McAleese and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 13, 1987 meeting. II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLAN TO PUD #24, MIDTOWN APPLICANT: Gonyea Company LOCATION: 1100 through 1200 Boone Avenue North � REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for Amendment to PUD #24, Midtown Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and asked for a review of the staff report. City Planner Alda Wilkinson summarized the request by Gonyea Company for a change in the footprint of the proposed duplexes and to allow the four remaining sites to be sold to individual developers for completion. She indicated that the owner of the present duplex had been contacted and was very much in favor of this proposal . Commissioner McCracken-Hunt arrived during the staff review. Mr. Charles Pfeffer was present to represent the Gonyea Company. He stated that he appreciated the cooperation of staff on this proposal . Mr. Pfeffer reviewed the site plan and stated that his company would complete the private street, make soil corrections and then market the individual lots. He also indicated that the proponent was agreeable to the conditions set forth in the staff report. Commissioner Leppik had questions regarding the size of the footprints and also wanted to know who would be responsible for maintaining the streets, sidewalks, etc. Mr. Pfeffer stated that the Homeowner Association would be responsible for maintenance of the common areas. Commissioner Kapsner wanted to know when the private street would be completed. � Mr. Pfeffer explained that it was in place but that repairs would be needed and would be done after construction of the four proposed duplexes. . t � Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 27, 1987 � Page 2 Commissioner McCracken-Hunt asked if any consideration had been given to fire protection such as accessibility to the buildings. Staff indicated that it was not an ideal situat�on but that it had already been approved in the original PUD request. Chairman Prazak opened the informal public hearing. Mr. Dave Stanslaski , 1293 Castle Court, asked if the developers would be allowed to move in an already constructed duplex. He also had concerns that there would be proper drainage. Mr. Pfeffer explained that the covenants and Homeowners Association documents would prohibit moving in duplexes from another location. City Planner Wilkinson stated that the City Engineer had reviewed the drainage plans at the time of the original PUD request and again when this application for an amendment had been received. The drainage plans were the same as originally approved. Mr. Kim Elverum, 1289 Castle Court, also had concerns regarding the drainage and wanted to know what the developers plans were for the trees that were on Outlot B. He stated that he would like to see them remain. • Mr. Pfeffer said that they do not intend to destroy any of the trees on purpose but a few smaller ones may have to be removed when constructing the drainage swale. Mr. Bob McDougall , 1291 Castle Court, asked if there was a minimum value set for the duplexes. Director Grimes stated that the value of the duplexes could not be regulated but they would have to meet the building code and criteria in the previously approved PUD. Mr. Pfeffer indicated they would be at least the value of the � present duplex and probably higher because of the increased size of the footprint. Commissioner Leppik commented that these duplexes would be market rate, not government subsidized. Commissioner McAleese noted that the present owner could complete the project under the already approved PUD which had duplexes of a smaller size. Chairman Prazak closed the informal public hearing. Chairman Prazak stated he felt this was an appropriate alteration of the plan and was a reasonable request. Commissioner Leppik said enlargement of the footprint was a good idea but was � somewhat concerned with the drainage. She asked if there would be a way to improve on the drainage plan. , • � t Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 27, 1987 . Page 3 Director Grimes noted that when the finish grading is completed, the drainage will be improved. Commi�ssioner McAleese had concerns regarding Mr. Pfeffer's statement in his memo that replatting may not be necessary, and the s'tatement by staff that it would be necessary. City Planner Wilkinson stated that the plat was the same as proposed in 1984 but that it had never been completed and would be necessary to do so at this time. It was moved by Commissioner McAleese, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for Amendment to PUD #24, Midtown, subject to the following condi- tions: 1. The owner of the existing unit located at 1100 Boone Avenue North within the PUD shall participate in the application. 2. Landscape materials shall meet minimum size requirements specified in the City of Golden Valley Landscape Standards. � 3. Separate water and sanitary sewer service connections shall be provided to each unit. 4. Building plans shall provide for separation walls in accordance with City Building Department standards. III. REPORT ON HRA, BZA AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS Commissioner Kapsner provided a report on the July 14, 1987 Housing and Redevelop- ment Authority (HRA) meeting. Commissioner McAleese provided a report on the July 14, 1987 Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting. Commissioner Leppik provided a report on the July 21, 1987 City Council meeting. IV. REVIEW OF LAND USES FOR EXPANSION OF NORTH WIRTH REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes reviewed the request from the City Council that the Planning Commission prepare land use recommendations for an expanded North Wirth Redevelopment Project Area. It was agreed that staff will prepare a work program for consideration at the next meeting. Planning Commissioners briefly discussed possibilities for extending the Project Area to the north of the railroad line in areas where improved street access is required. � � ° 4 � Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission July 27, 1987 � Page 3 V. YEAR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM PlaRning Commissioners provided staff with ideas for the Year 2010 narrative on the first two of ten priority Year 2010 �lanning items. VI. REVIEW OF 1988 PLANNING COMMISSION BUDGET Planning and Development Director Mark Grimes reviewed the proposed Planning Commission budget for 1988 and received Planning Commission input. VII. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT APPLICANT: ITS-1987-XI Limited Partnership LOCATION: 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Guerre to Allow Division of Five-Acre Site of Existing Office Warehouse Building to Create an Additional Building Site City Planner Alda Wilkinson informed the Planning Commission that an application for the Preliminary Plat of Guerre was received on July 27, 1987 and recommended � that the Planning Commission set an informal public hearing date of August 10, 1987 for consideration of the Preliminary Plat. Planning Commissioners consented to setting of an informal hearing date of August 10, 1987 for consideration of the Preliminary Plat of Guerre. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 P.M. � � ' i � � August 5, 1987 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM:� Alda Wilkinson, City Planner SUBJECT: Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Revised Preliminary Plat of Gruskin Gardens Second Addition , The Planning Commission on July 13, 1987 held an informal public hearing on the Preliminary Plat of Gruskin Gardens Second Addition, which proposed replatting of properties owned by Mr. Stanley Kugler at 4240 Glenwood Avenue and by Dr. Herbert Polesky and Ms. Susan Lentz at 4270 Glenwood Avenue. The proposed plat expanded the lot for the Polesky/Lentz residence at 4270 Glenwood Avenue to include an area which the owners wished to reserve as undeveloped open space. The Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the proposed Preliminary Plat. Mr. Kugler has now submitted a revised Preliminary Plat encompassing his property only and not involving the lot owned by Dr. Polesky and Ms. Lentz. The parties involved in the previous plat reportedly were unable to conclude an agreement for transfer of property from Mr. Kugler's ownership to the Polesky/Lentz lot. Mr. Kugler is instead proposing replatting of his property, which currently � consists of the lot on which his residence is located and one vacant single family lot, to create an additional lot for two vacant single family lots adjacent to the lot on which his residence is located. Staff suggests that the Planning Commission set an informal public hearing date of August 24, 1987 for consideration of the revised Preliminary Plat of Gruskin Gardens Second Addition. � ti � August 6, 1987 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: � Alda Wilkinson, City Planner SUBJECT: Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat of Guerre ITS-1987-XI Limited Partnership, owners of the multiple tenant office warehouse building located at 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North southeast of the intersection of Plymouth Avenue with Mendelssohn Avenue and County Road 18, requests approval of the Preliminary Plat of Guerre, which proposes division of the property to create a new building site. The total property is five acres in area. The proposed new building site is approximately 1 1/2 acres in area, leaving a remaining lot of 3 2/3 acres with the existing building. The easterly portion of the existing parcel is undeveloped, and the proposed new building site occupies the undeveloped northeasterly portion of the parcel . The southeasterly portion of the parcel is wetland and remains natural open space attached to the site of the existing building. The proposed office warehouse building on the new construction site is in conformance with Zoning Code requirements. The proposed building and proposed • parking area meet setback requirements from property lines, and the 33 parking spaces provided exactly meet the Code requirement for the proposed 1500 square feet of office and 13,500 square feet of warehouse space. The existing building is nonconforming at this time in terms of setback to parking and in terms of number of parking spaces provided. The proposed plan illustrates provision of enough parking spaces to meet the Code requirement, but perpetuates nonconforming setbacks to parking on three sides. Parking required for the existing building is 139 spaces, based on 13,800 square feet of office space and 41,800 square feet of warehouse space. The proposed site plan shows provision of 146 parking spaces, which exceeds the requirement. Parking space required to accommodate current tenants is considerably less than the Code requirement, and the proponent seeks permission to construct only parking needed at this time. Space is available and would be reserved for construction of additional parking if required in the future. Paved parking area currently extends over the proposed new property line dividing the proposed new construction site from the site of the existing building. The proposed site plan indicates that the paving would be removed to the required ten foot setback line. However, nonconforming setbacks will be maintained on the west, north and south property lines. Currently existing parking along Mendelssohn Avenue on the west does not meet the required 35 foot landscaped setback requirement, but the proponent desires to maintain this parking heavily utilized by office tenants concentrated on the west side of the building. The • west side has recently been upgraded with attractive plantings. Existing paving to the north of the building along the Plymouth Avenue frontage does not meet the 35 foot setback requirement, and the applicant proposes to extend the , - • s Golden Valley Planning Commission August 6, 1987 � Page 2 pavement to the east along the same nonconforming setback line. The proponent explains that extensive pavement is needed for truck maneuvering space for loading docks on the north side of the building. Paving on the south side of the site extends over the property line shared with the railroad tracks, and the applicant proposes to maintain paved area on the south side as currently in place. City staff has discussed with the proponent need to either bring the existing site into conformance with City requirements or to obtain waivers from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) prior to expanding use of the property by means of creation of an additional building site. The proponent has committed to bringing the setback into conformance along the proposed new property line, to � adding required curb separation of paving and landscaping on all sides except the southerly property line along the railroad track, and to adding landscaping to improve the street frontage along Plymouth Avenue North. The applicant proposes to apply to the BZA for waivers of setback along three sides of the property, for waiver of the curb requirement on the south side of the property, and for waiver of the requirement to construct additional parking space until such time as it is needed by building tenants. In the interest of fully utilizing the undeveloped property in the easterly portion of the subject site, Planning staff suggests that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat of Guerre subject to � the following conditions: 1. Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) granting of waivers for all nonconforming setbacks of parking area prior to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat. 2. Installation of curb separation of landscaping from paved parking and drive areas except where waivers are granted by the BZA. 3. Construction of parking required by the Zoning Code unless a waiver is granted by the BZA. 4. Provision of a drainage plan which meets the approval of the City Engineer prior to City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat. 5. Documentation of any required State or Federal approval for any impact on the wetland area in the southeastern portion of the site prior to approval of the Final Plat. 6. 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O \ �O � .f.�, - _ "' J °� NB�907"W ° \ � � •�, a��r � ~ �[ J °;; 24310 0 �„ o /� �'� _ _;�• ] � Q ^ 3 o s\ °o / �✓� �'� __o.B36,.� '`'�.., p :�> NB7°i8'o7��w °° a',r>., a' h 5.z� _. __ - .1 .�� v ' � O ' :° �98.63 � �\�s '•� } ��e:o°2745" q °�o ''o � �:`•�.; a } _ _ _�� 4 as re�°isb�"w � r;.= F- 1� ,u 354 8 � ._E.._ U Z i o '^°.� 5 , • 7 � : � W m :"4` yi � ' - .':'��. � � '� �:a 4�5 zB �°o � -:. � � y � �_ 4 � August 3, 1987 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development SU�JECT: Draft #5 of Proposed Subdivision Ordinance ,` At the June 8, 1987 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed Draft #4 of the Proposed Subdivision Ordinance. There were several comments made about this draft of the ordinance. I have gone over the comments and made changes where appropriate. I have decided that it would not be appro- priate to make sketches of various definitions or terms. It would be difficult to draw and it could be misunderstood. I have gone over the definitions and , terms that were unclear and made some changes. However, some may remain unclear or ambiguous and requ�ire interpretation by the Planning staff, i.e. "Width of Lot". Please review Draft #5. If this draft seems to be good, I will send it on to the City Attorney for review before it is put on the City Council agenda and a public hearing is held. � � � � ,� � POLICY ADOPTING GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINATION OF LAND DEDICATION REQUIREM�NTS FOR PARK AND OPEN SPACE PURPOSES AT THE TIME OF SUBDIVISION - .WHEREAS, the Legislature for the State of Minnesota has in Chapter 462.358 Subd. 2b, of the Minnesota Laws authorized municipalities to require that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public or preserved for public use as streets, roads, sewers, electric, gas, and water facilities, storm water drainage and holding areas or ponds and similar utilities and improvements, and in addition, to require that a reasonable portion of any proposed subdivision be dedicated to the public or preserved for public use as parks, playgrounds, trails, or open space; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Golden Valley has provided in Section 440.80 of the City of Golden Valley Subdivision Regulations that in all plats or subdivisions the Council may require a reasonable portion of such proposed subdivision to be dedicated to the public for public use as parks, playgrounds, public open space or storm water holding areas or ponds, with up to ten (10) percent of the gross area being subdivided so dedicated, and that the Council may in the alternative require the subdivider to contribute an equivalent amount in cash based on the fair market value of the undeveloped land involved in the proposed- subdivision; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Golden � Valley that the following policies shall be established guiding the requirement of land dedication at the time of subdivision approval : 1. In addition to dedication of land as required for street, utility, and storm water holding area, the City may require dedication of up to ten percent of the land area for parks, playgrounds, trails, or open space. 2. Where it is not in the public interest to require dedication of land in a residential subd7vision for parks, playground, trail or open space purposes, the� City may require a cash contribution in lieu of land dedication accord- ing to the following criteria: a. Low Density (1-4 units per acre) $400 per dwelling unit b. Medium Density (5-12 units per acre) $300 per dwelling unit c. High Density (greater than 12 units per acre) $200 per dwelling unit 3. Where it is not in the public interest to require dedication of land in a nonresidential subdivision for parks, playground, trail or open space purposes, the City shall not require a cash contribution in lieu of land dedication. 4. The City Council , not the developer, shall decide whether the park dedica- tion requirement shall be in the form of land dedication, cash contribution in lieu of land, or combined land and cash with a value not exceeding ten percent of the fair market value of the undeveloped land to be subdivided. � The City Council , not the developer, shall decide which portion of land shall be accepted by the City as complying with the park dedication require- ment. , 5. The fair market value of the undeveloped land shall be determined by the • City Assessor at a time no later than the date of approval of the prelimin- ary plat. 6. The required dedicated land and/or cash contribution in lieu of land dedi- cation shall be made at a time no later than the date of approval of the final plat. 7. This policy is to be construed as part of and administered in conjunction with Section 440.80 of the Golden Valley Municipal Code. • � � � � ` Dr�ffi �s 4 � Section 440.OG SEC`TION 440.00. Subdivision Reaulations. SEGTION 440.10. �a.�ose and Interuretation. Each new subdivision becomes a pern�a.nent unit in the �sic physical structure of the future cama�nity, a unit to which the future community will of necessity be forced to adhere. Piec�al planning of such subd.ivisions will bring a disastrou�, disconnected patchwerY. of plats and poor circulation of traffic. In order that new subdivisions will contribute toward an attractive, orderly, stable and whclesome cotrrrnanity environment with adequate municipal services and safe streets, all subdivisions hereafter platted r,rithin the incorporated limits of the City of Golden Valle�� shall in all respects fully comply with the regulations set forth in this Ordinance. In intezpretation and applicatior., the provisions of this Ordinance shall be the minimum requirements necessary for the protection af the public health, safety and general �relfare. SECTION 440.20. Scope Except in the case of re-subdivision, this Ordinar�ce shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of subdivision plat� recordeu in the office of the Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles prior to the effective date of this Ordi.nance, nor is it intend�l by this Ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of anl� laws or ordinances except those specif ically in conf lict wi.th this Ord�na.-�ce. � SECTION 440.30. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance the followina terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given ir. this section. When not inconsistent with the content, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural include the singalar, an:� w�rds in the singular include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandator: and not merely directory. (1) "Boulevard" is the portion of the street right of way between the curb line and the property line. . (2) "Butt Lot" is a single lot located between tw� corner lots. (3) "City" is the City of Golden Valley. (4) "City Council" is the City Council of the City of Golden Valley. (5) "Comprehensive Plan" is a compilation of policy stateme:�ts, goals, standards, and maps for guiding the phy�ical, social and econom�ic develop�nent, both private and public, of the City and its environs and may include, but is not limited to, the follow- ing: Statements of policies, goals, standards, a land use plan, a c�ity facilities plan, a transportation plan, and recommen- dations for plan execution. A comprehensive plan represents the City Council's recomnendations for the future development of the � conmunity and includes any part of such plan separately adopted and any amendment to such plan(s) or part(s) thereof. , � . � � Section 440.30 Cont (6) "Cul-de-sac" is a local street with only one outlet and having an appropriate terminai for the safe and convenient reversal of traffic mavement. (7) "Depth of Lot" is the average dimension between the front lot � line and rear lot line. (8) "Double Bungalow" is a residential structure divided into two residential units along a party wall. (9) "Easement" is a grant of an interest in land by an owner for the specific use of said land by the public generally, or by a person or persons. (10) "Final Plat" is the final map, drawing or chart, as prepared by a Registered Land Surveyor, on which the owner's or subd.ivider's plan of subdivision is presente3 to the City Council for appreval and which, if approved, will be filed for record in the office o� . the Register of Deeds. (11� "Functional Classification System Criteria for Roadway�" is the system adopted by the Metropolitan Cauncil baser3 on roadway characteristics, access spacing standards, and other transporta- � tion planning standards. The functional classification system consists of five roadFrays: Interstate freeway, major arterials, minor arterials, collector streets and local streets. The functional classification systems is four,.d in the Transportation Chapter of the MetroAClitan Develonment Guide/Policv Plar.. (12) "Lot" is a parcel or portion of land in a subdivision or plat of land, separated from other parcels or portions by description. (13} "Ma�.,ginal Access Street" is a street which is parallel to and close to arterial streets and highways and which pravides access to abutting properties and protection from through traffic. (14) "Mi.nimum Subdivision Design Standards" are the guides, principles and specifications for the preparation of subdivision plans indicating among other things, the minimum and maximum d�mensions of the various elements set forth in the preliminary plan. (15) "Qwner" is any individual, fium or other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subd.ivided to commence and maintain proceecings to subdivide the same under this Ordinance. (16} "Party Wall" is the wall shared in a residential structure by more than one residential unit. � (17) "Pedestrian Way" is the right-of-way across land, for use bI' pedestrian traffic whether designated as a pedestrian way, crosswalk, or twwever otherwise designated. . � 4 i � t' " Section 44G.30 Cont (18) Person is any individual, form or other legal entity. (19) "Planning Agency" is the Planning Conmission or Department of Planning and Development of the municipality. (20) "Planning Comnission" is the City of Golder. Valley Planning Commission. (21) "Platting A�uthority" is the Golden Valley City Council. (22) "Prelimir,aYy Plat" is the preliminary map, drawing or chart i.ndicating the proposed layout of a subdivision to be subnutted through the office of the City Director of Planning and Development to the Planning Comnission and the City Council for consideration. (23) "Restrictive Covenants" are contracts entered into between private parties constituting a restriction on the use of private property within a subdivision for the benefit of the property owners, and providing mutual protection against undesirable aspects of development which would tend to impair values. (24) "Setback line, Building" is a lirie shown on the preliminary plat, within the lot and parallel to the street or lot line, which sets � off an area within which no enclosed structure or portion thereof may be erected. (25) "Streets". The term street means a way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as a street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, thxuway, road, avenue, boulevard, lane, place or however other- wise designated. (26} "Street Width" is the s2iortest distance between the lines delin- eating the right-of-way of a street. (27) "Subdivider" is ariy person, fum or other legal entity comnencing proceedings under this Ordinance to effect a subdivision of lan3 hereunder for himself or for another. (28) "Subdivision" is the division of a parcel of land into twn or more lots or parcels, for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building development, or, if a new street is involved, any division of a parcel of land. The tezm includes a re-subdivision and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the p°rocess of subdividing or to the land subdivided. (29) "Width of Lot" is the shortest distance betw�en the side lot lines and tangent to the required minimum building setback line at the center of the lot. � (30) "Utilities" are one or more of the following services provided to the public: sanitazy sewer, water, storm sewer, telephone, elec- tricity, cable television, and other communication mechanisms. � " . . Section 44G.40 � SECTION 440.40. Prel' ' Plat. (1} Before dividing any tract of land into two or more lots or parcels, except as provided wlder Section 440.140, Minor Subdivision and -_ Lot Consolidations, an owner or subdivider shall, unless a variance is authorized under the terms of this Ordinance, make application to the office of the Director of Planning and Development for preliminary plat approval. The application shall be heard by the Planning Comnission within thirty (30) days of application. If the application is not heard by the Planning Camiission within thirty (30) days of submittal of a complete application, the application shall be referred clirectly to the City Gouncil for action. Said application shall be accompanied by: (a) Fif teen (15} copies of the prelimir�ary plat. (b) A filing fee shall be set by City Council Resolution. This fee will be used in connection with approval or disapproval of said preliminary plat, and before approval of the final plat, the subdzvider shall also pay to the City an amount equal to the charge made to the City by the City Attorney for each abstract of title or registered property abstract required to be e�mined in connection with said fina2 approval as specified in Section 440.90 (1) (a) . � (2) Upon recomnended approval or disapproval of the preliminaty plat by the Planning Comm.ission, the plat shall be referred to the City Council for action. Referral by the Planning Commission must be made within 50 days of receiving the application. (3) After receiving a recomnendation for approval or disapproval of the preliminary plat by the Planning Comnission, the City Council � shall hold a public hearing on the preliminary plat within thirty (30} days. The notice of the hearing sha.11 b� published at least once in the official newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing. A public notice shall be m�►iled to all property owners within 500 feet of the propose3 preliminaty plat at leas� ten (10) days prior to the hearing. At the close of the public hearing, the City Council shall grant approval of the prelimiriary plat, approval with conditions, refer the preliminazy plat back to the Planning Commission for additional study or disapprove the preliminary plat stating the reasons for such action in the official minutes of the City Council meeting. SE�TION 440.50. Necessarv Data for Preliminarv Plat. The prelimi.nazy plat shall be clearly and legibly drawn. The size of 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 shall contain the following i.nf ormation: c Section 440.50 Cont � (1) Identification and Description. (a) Proposed name of the subdivision, which name shall not duplicate ar closely resemble in pronunciation or spelling the narne of any plat theretofore recorded in Hennepin � County. � (b) Location by section, township, range or by other legal description. (c) Names and addresses of the owner, s•abdivider, surveyor and designer of the Plat. (d} Graphic scale. (e) North point. (The top of the map shail be approxirnatel�� , No�`th. ) (f) Date of preparation. (2} Existina Conditions. (a) Boundary lines of proposed subdivision, clearl�t indicated. � (b) Existing zoning classifications. (c} Total approximate acreage. (d) Location, widths and names of ali e�:isting or previously platted streets or other public way, showing type, width and condition of improvements, if any, railroad, and utility rights-of-way, parks and other pubiic open spaces, per�manent buildings and structures, easements, and section and corporate lines within the tract and to a distance of one hundred (10G) feet beyond the tract. (e) Location and size of existing sewers, waterniains, culverts or other unflerground facilities includin� telephone and electric cable lines within the tract and to a distance of one hundred feet beyond the trac;.. Such data as grades, inverse elevations, and locations of catch basi.ns, manYiole�, and hydrants shall be shown. All elevations shall be , referenced to mean sea level datum, 5th Gen. Adjusunept af U.S. C & G Survey of 1929. (f} Boundary lines of adjoining unsubd.ivided or svbdivided land, within one hundred feet, identifying by name and ownership. � . • , Section 440.50 Cont � (g) Ctizrrent topographic data, including contours at vertical intervals of not more than twn feet; except that, top�ography permitting, contour lines shall k►e r,o more than one hun3re� feet apart. Marshes, w�oc3ed areas, rock outcrops, power transmission poles and lines, and other significant features -.• shall also be shown. The center line of all water courses shall be accurately delineated. (3) Subdivision Lesian Features. (a) Layout of proposed streets, showing right-of-way widths and propose3 names of streets. The name of any street heretofore used in the City or its environs shall not be used, unless the proposed street is an extension of an already name3 street, in which e�ent the name shall be use3. (b) Location and widths of propose3 peciestrian ways and utilit�� easements. • (c) Typical cross-sections of proposed improvements upor. streets and alleys, together with an indication of the proposec surf ace Mrater runof f. (d) Approximate center line gradients of proposed streets, if � anY (e) Approximate location and si�e of any proposed sewer lines and watermains. (f) Layout, numbers and typical dimensions cf lots; provided that no lats shall be designated as outlots. (g) Minimum front and side-street building setbacY line�, indicating dimensions. (h} Areas, other than streets, pedestrian ways and utility ' easements, intended to be de3icated or reserve3 for public use, including the size of such area or areas in acres. (i) The preliminary plat shall incorporate a arading plar:� establishing yards or site elevations, with sufficier,t proposed elevations indicated thereon to provide proper control of the development to insure proper buildin5 grades, site drainage and conformance to established street grades. This provision will provide a tool for the inspection department to check individual site gradi.ng plans as they are submitted to mal:e sure they conform with the overall development plan. In the case of residential development, this could improve the problem of drive�ray grades and rear � yard drainage. . • . . Section 440.50 Cont � (4) Other Information. (a} Statement of the proposed use of lots indicati�lg type of residential building with n��nber of proposed dwelling units; type of business or industry so as tc reveal the effect of : the developr►lent on traf f ic, f ire hazards or congestion of population. (b) Proposed restrictive covenants. (c) If an�� zoning changes are contemplated, the propased zoning plan for the areas, including dimensions, sha11 be for information only and shall not vest any rights in the applicant for uses other than kesidential. (5) Effect of Missinq Data. All preliminary plats m�t contain the data as called for ir_ thi� section. If any of the required data is missing frort the preliminary plat, the application will not be accepted, and the preliminary plat will not be reviewed by the Pianning Comnission. SECTION 440.60. Oualifications Governincr Apt�roval of Preliminarv Plat. � (1) The City Council may require such changes or revisions as it deems necessary for the health, safety, general welfare and convenience cf the City. (2) The appraval of a preliminazy plat i� tentative only, involving merely the general acceptability of the layout as su3�mitted. (3� Prior to appraval of the prelimir�azy plat by the City Councii, - approval by the City �gineer a*�d other public officials having jurisdiction will be required of the engineering proposais pertaining to water supply, storm drainage, sewerage and sewage disposal, roadway widths and tYie surfacing of streets. (4) No plat will be approved for subdivision which covers an area subject to periodic flooding or which contains extremely poor drainage facilities and which wnuld mal�e adequate drainage af the streets and lots difficult or impossible, uniess the subdivider agrees to mal:e improve�nts which will, in the opinion of the , City Engineer, make the area completely safe for occupanc�•, ane pmvide adequate street and lot drainage. � � ` . � � Section 440.7� SEC'TION 440.70. Minimum Subdivision Desicm ctandards. (1) Street Plan. The arrangement, character, e�:tent, width, grade and location of all streets shall be considered in their relation _ to existi.ng and planned streets, to reasonable circulation of • traffic, to topographical condition, to runoff of surface water, to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the land to be served by such streets. The arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall make provisions for the appropriate continuation of the existing streets in a�joining areas. Where adjoining areas are not subdivided, the arrangement of streets in new subdivisions shall ma}:e provision for the praper projectian of streets. W:�er_ a new subdivisior� adjoins unsubdivide3 land susceptible to being subdivided, then the new streets shall be carried tc tne boundsrie�. o� tne tract proposed to be subdivided. (2) Street� (a) Widths. All right-of-way widths shall conform to the followin� minimtur� dimensions: Major 8 Minor Arterials 8G to 100 feet � Collector Streets 70 feet Locai Streets 60 feet Cul-de-sac Street�. 60 feet Marginai Access Street� 60 feet Loca1 Street� in Industrial Area 70 feet (b) Street Deflection. When connecting street lines deflect from each other at any one point by r�re than ten degrees, they shall be connected by a curve with a radius adequate to insure a sight distance of not le�s thar, 200 feet for minor and collector streets, and of such greater radii a� the Ci�� Council shall determine for special cases. (c) Reverse C,�u�ves. Tangents of at least �U feet in length shall be introduced bet�en reverse ctarves on collector streets. (d; Street Grades. All center line gradients sha�l nat bs Iess tha� Q.4 percent, an3 shall not exceed the following: Collector Streets 4 percent Mi.nor Streets 8 percent (e) Vertical G�ves. Different connecting street gradients shall be connected with vertical parabolic curves. Minimum sight distance of 200 feet must be provided. � Section 440.70 Gont � (f) I�cal Streets. Minor streets shall be so aligne3. thdt their use by through traffic will be discouraged. (g) Street Joqs. Street jogs shall not have center line offsets of less than 125 feet. (h) Safe Intersections. All street intersections and confluences shall be designed to encourage safe and efficient traffic ficw. (i) Cul-de-sac. Ma�cimum length of a cul-de-sac street shall be 500 feet measured along the center line from the intersectior. or origin to end of right-of-way. Each cul-de-sac shall be provided at the closed end with a turnaround having an outside roadway diameter of at least 100 feet, and a street property line diameter of at least 120 feet. {j) Marginal Access Streets. Where a subdivi�ion abuts on or contains an existing or planned thoroughfare, the City Council may require margina.l acce�s streets or such other treatment as ma�• be necessary for adequate protection of residential propertie� and to afford separation of through and local traf f ic. (k) Half Streets. Half streets shall be prohibited, except where � essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision in conformity with the other requirements of this Ordinance and where the City Council fincL it will be practicable to require the dedication of the other half when the adjoining propertv is subdivided. Wherever there is a half street adjacent to a tract to be subdivicied, the other half of the street shall be platted within such tract. (1) Railroad or Limite3 Acces� Hiahwa�;s abuttin�subdivisions. 4dhere a subdivisior� borders on, or contain� a railroad right-of-way or limited access highway right-of-way, thE Gity Council may require a street approximately parailel to and on each side of such right-of-way at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of the intervening land. Such distances shall also be determined w-�th due regard for the requirements of approach grades and future grade separation�. (m) Private Streets. Private s�reets shall not be approved for platting nor shall public improvement� be approved for any private street except as permitted by Chapter 15 of the Zoning Code (Planned Unit Development) . (n} Hardship to Owners of Adioinina Pronertv to be Avoided. The street arrangements shall not be such as to cause hardship to owners of adjoining property in platting their own lan� and praviding convenient access to it. � . � Section 440.70 Cont (3) Easements. (a) Provided for Utilitie�. Easements at least 12 feet wide centered on rear and other lot lines shall be provided for - . utilities, where necessary, anc3 shall be dedicated. to the • City by appropriate language in the owner'� or subdivider's certif icate. They shall have continuity of aligrut�nt from b1ocY. to block, and at deflection points easements for pole-line anchors shall be provided where necess��. (b) Provide� for Bassett's Creek. Where a proposed sub�ivision is traversed by, or is adjacent to, Bassett's Cree�:, easement� for maintenance to the City or Bassett's Creek Commissior� shall be providea on both sides at least 50 feet in width measured fram the bank of Bassett's Creek. The ban}; is the rising ground bounding the creek where non-aquatic growtri i� present. (4) Blocks. (a) Factors Governina Dimensions. Block length and width or acreage within bounding roads shall be such as to accoimiodate the size of residential lots required in the area by the Zoning Ordinance and to provide f�r com��enient acces�, � circulation, control and safety of street traffic. (b) Non-kesidential Blocks. B1ocY.s intende� for comnercial, institutionai and industrial use murt be designated as such. (c) Len . Block lengths shall not exceed 1200 feet. (d) Arranaement. A block shall be sa designed as to provide tt� tiers of lots, unless it adjoins a railroad or limsted acces� highway or other non-residential use(s} , where it muy ha•.�e a single tier of lots. (5) .,ts. , (a) Location. All lots shall abut a �rsnirrnu�! cf 20 f eet on a public street. (b) Si�e. The lot dimensions in subdivisions designed for single-family detached dwelli.na use shall nct be less than the minimwn dimensions required to secure the minimum lot specified in Section 3A.04 of the Zoning Ordinance. (c) Butt Lot�. Butt lots slzall be platted.at least five feet - wider than the average width of interior lots in the block. � (d) Corner I�ots. Corner lots shall be platted at least twenty feet wider than the required minimum lot width as required b�� the Zor.i.ng C,ode. Secti�:. 440.70 Cont � (e) Side Lot Lines. Side lot lines shall be substantially at right angles or radial to the street line. (f) Features. In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall be shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, •� water course, historic spots or similar aspects, which if preserved will add attractiveness and stability to the proposed develogment. (g) Lot Remnants. A21 remnant� of lots below minimiun size left over after subdividing of a large� tract must be added to adjacent lots, rather than allowed to remain as unusable parcels. S�CTION 440.80. Public Sites and Cmen Spa�es. (1) Pa_rk.�. Plav�rounds, Open Spaces, Storm Water Hcidin� Are��. and Ponds. In all plats o� subdivisions to be developed fcr resider�- tial, comnercial, industrial or other uses, or as a planned unit development which includes residential, commercial, indust_rial or other uses, or any combination thereaf, the Couricil may require a reasonable portion of such proposed subdivision to be dedicated to the public for public use as parks, playgrounds, public open space or storm water holding areas or pon�, w-ith ug to ten (1C) percent � � of the gross area bei.ng subdivide� be so de�cated. The Council ma�� in the alternative require the subc2ivider to contribute an equivalent amount in cash based on the fair marke� value af the undeveloped land involved in the proposed subdivision. Th� cash funds realized therefrom to be placed in a special fund with the City Finance Director and used only for the acquisition of other lands for parks, playgrounds, public open spaces, stozm water holding ponds, development of e�i�;.ing par;: aad playground sites and debt retirement in connection with land previously acquired for such public p��r�poses. In determini.ng the reasonable portion of each such proposed subdivision to be thu: dedicate3, including the minimum require�nt as specified herein, there may be taken into consideration the amount of open space, park, recreational or common areas ana facilities which the subdivider has provided for the exclusive use of the residents of the subdivisior.. The Council shall not � bound thereby in ma}�:ing its detennination of the portion it requires to be dedicated p�,irsuant to the terms of this Secti�n. Where any such dedicated area is located in part or in whole within a proposed subdivision, the area for the same shall be designated on the plat and shall not be subdivided into lots. The City Council may, by Resolution, establish additior,a� guidelines for determining the proper dedication to the public. � Section 440.90 � SECTION 440.9C�. Fina� Plat. (1) A��li�ation. After the preliminary plat has been approved by the City Council, the subdivider must apply for approval of the final plat. The application must be made within 180 days of the •� approval by the City Council of the preliminary plat unless an extension is made by the City Council. The subdivider shall submit seven (7) copies of the final plat (in conformance with the approved preliminary plat) . The subdivider shall also provide one copy of the final plat to ��ach utility company (telephone, electric, gas and cable TV) . At this time, thE subdivider shall also furni�h the City with the Abstract of Title or Registered, Property Abstract. - a (2; I�.�proval of Final Plat. The Cit�� Council shall grant approval c� the f inal plat, refer the f in�►1 plat to the Pianning Comnissio:. far additional study, or disapprove the final plat stating the reason: for such action which shall be recorded in the minutes o�' the meeting. Actior. to approve shall be by Resolutian of ths ' City Council. Before the City Council gives approval to the final plat, a review of the certified Abstract of Title or the Registered Property Abstract by the City Attorney showing title or control � of the property being subdivided by the subdivider may be requir- ed. The review by the City Attorney shall be at the cost of the apalican�. The final plat may include only that portion of the preliminary plat which the owner or subdivider proposes to record or deveiop, provided that such portion conforn�s wit'ri all of the requ.irements of this Ordinance. If the plat is approved, the subdivider shall submwt tw� rep�oducible copies of the final plat for signing by the prope� City officials, one of which will be retaine� by the City far their records. (3; ilinry. (a) Filina. After the final plat has been approved by ths CitS• Council, the subdivider shall file it for recording with the County Register of Deeds or the Registrar of Titles within sixty (60) days of the date of the Resolution approving the final plat. If not filed within sixty (60) days, the final � plat shall be null and void unless an extension is given by the City Council. � Sectlon 440.90 Cont � (b? Proof of Filina. The subdivider shall imY�ediately upon recording, furnish the City with three (3) prints of the final plat with recording data showr. on the plat. No building pernuts shall be issued on any of the platted property until the City has received the above copies of the � plat. SECTION 440.10U. Necessax-y Data for Fir,�l Plat. (1) General. The final plat shall be prepared by a registered surve;�or and shall conform to all City, State and County requirements. (2) Additional. Delineation and Information Required on the Plat shall include: (a) Accurate arigular and lineal dimensions for all Iines, angles, and curvatures used to describe boundaries, streets, alleys, easements, areas to be reserved for public use, and other important features. Dimensions of lot lines sha1Z be shown in feet and hundredths. {b) Ar, identif ication system f or all lots and bloc�.s. (c) True angles and distances to the nearest established street � lines or official monumer�tG (not less tha:� three) shall be accurately described in the plat. (d) Municipal, township, or section line� accurately tied to th� lines of the subdivision by distances and a.ngles. {e) Radii, internal angles, points and curvatures, tangent bearings, and lengths of all ares. (f} Accurate location of all monwnents. (g) Accurate outlines of any areas to be dedicated or reserved for public use, or for the exclusive use of property owner� within the subdivision with trie purposes indicated therein. (h) Certification by a registered surveyor iri the forn� require�: bI� Section 505.03 Minnesota Stat�tes, 19�5. (i) E�ecution by all owners of any interest in the ian^.� and ar.�: holders of a mortgage thereor, of tne certif icate required by Section 505.03 Minnesota Statutes, 19E5, and w:iicr. certificate shall include a dedicatlon of the utility easements and other public areas in such form as shall be approved by the City Council. � � � Section 440.100 Cont (�) Certifications showing that all taxes and special assessments currently due on the propErty to be subdivided have been paid in full. - . (k) Form of approval of the City Co��ncil as follows: Approved by the City Council of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, this day of , 19_. City Clerk (1) Form for approval by County authorities as required. SE^TION 440.110. keauired Improvement�. (1) Statement of Policv. (a) It is herebY declared to be the policy of the City to require in new suhdivisions installation of sanitary se�r, storm sewer, watermain, street grading, concrete curb and gutte�, and street surfacing. (k�) The following improvements shall be installed at the sole � expense of the developer: a) adequate surface water drainage � b) street grading of the full width of t'tie right-of-wa�•. (c) In the case of the improvements set forth below, the developer shall submit a legally sufficient petition for the in.stallation of the same. Such petition must be sub�nitted prior to, or at the time of, the request for fin,al plat approval. Sanitarv Sewer. To serve the entire subdivision including service connectian, ea-tende3 to the property line; for each lot. Waterniain. To serve the entire subdivision including valves, fire hydrants and service connections (e�t.ende� to the property line) to serve each lot. Street Surfacina. All streets shall be improved with perma��ent surfacing to overall width in accordance with the following minimum standards: � • Section 440.110 Cont Pavement Width � Tvpe of Street (betr�en face & curb) Load Limit Thoroughf ares 48 f eet (minim�un) 9 ton mini.rrn�m - . Collector 38 to 44 feet 9 ton minim�un ' Minor & cul-de-sac 30 fezt 7 ton minimum Marginal access 24 feet 7 ton minimum Industrial 36 to 44 feet 9 ton minim�un C�urb and Gutter. All streets shall be improved with concrete curb and gutter. Utilities. All new utilities shall be placed underground. (2) No Final Plat S;iall be Approved bv the Gitv C.ouncil Unless the Owner or Subdivider: (a) Shall have installed survey monwnents at all bloc}�: corners, angle points, points of curves in streets and at interntediate point� as shown on the final plat; {b} Shall have installed cast iron e��numents, as approved by the Hennepin County Surveyor, at ec�h corner or angle on the outside border; � � (c) Shall have installed pipes or steel rods at the corners of each lot and at each intersection of street centerlines; id) Shall have preserved in precise pos�tion, all United States, State, County or other official benchmarl�w, monuments or triar?gulations, stations in or adjacent to the property, all as required by the City Engineer; SECTION 440.12C�. Buildinq Permit. No building permit shall be issue3 for the construction of any building, structure or improvement on any land required tc be subd.ivided by this Ordinance until all requirements have been fully compliea with. SEL'TION 440.130. Variances. (1) Generalls�. The City Council may grant a variance from this Ordinance following a finding that all of the followi.ng conditions ekist: (a) There are special circtunstances for conditions affecting said property so that the strict application of the provisions of this Ordinance w�uld de�rive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land. (b) The variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoy►nent � of a substantial property right of the petitioner. (c) The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the neighbor- hood in which said property is situated. � Section 440.130 C.or.t � In maY.ing this finding the Council shall consider the nature of , thE proposed use of land and the existing use of land in the vicinity, the nt�er of persons to reside or work in the proposea subdivision and the probable effect of the proposed subdivision upon traffic conditions in the vicinity. In granting a variance, �' as herein provided, the Council may prescribe such conditions as it deems desirable or neeessary in the public interest. (2) Anplications ReQUired. Application�for any such variance shall be made in writing by the owner or subdivider at the time wher. the preliminaz-y plat is submitted for the consideration of the Planning Commission, stating fully and clearly all facts or other additional data which may aid the Planni.ng Conmission in the analysis of'the proposed project. The plans for such developme::� shall include such covenants, restrictions or other legal provi- sions necessary to guarantee the full achievement of tne plan. The Council may require review or approval of the variancE request by other agencies including the U. S. Rrmy Corps of Erigineers, the Bassett's CreeY Commission and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. SECTION 440.14U. Niinor Subdivision and Consolidation of Lots. (1) �is*_ina Iats. Any e�ist�.ng lot which is part of a recorded plat . or a recorded Registered Land Survey (RLS) may be divide9 into up to three parcels. Any nLUnber of lots in a recorded plat or a RLS may be consolidated into one lot. The minor subdivision or con- solidation shall not require new street or other public dedicatic:�. �2} p,p�lication. Application for a minc;i ��bdivision or consolida- tion shall be made an forms furnished by the City and shall include fifteen (15} copies of a sketch showing the following: (a) Scale and north arrow (no smaller thari 1" = 100' ) . (b) Dimens ions of the property. (c) Total area of the property. (d; Location of all public utilities, streets and easements. (f) Location of any existing structures. (g) Any other information as required by City staff to deternine if the minor subdivision or consolidation meets the inten� and requirements of this Ordi.nance. •(3) Fee. A filing fee shall be set by City Council Resolution. � . ' • Section 440.140 Cont • (4) Review. The proposed minor subdivision or consolidation shall be heard by the Planning Cott�r►ission at an informal public hearing within thirty (30) days of mal:ing application. After considering such things as public input, adjacent land use, traffic patterns, zoning regulations, future development, and other pertinent •� criteria, the Planning Comnission shall reco►miend to the City Council either appraval or disapproval. After review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, the application shall be heard by the City Council. The City Council shall approve or disapprove the proposed mi.nor subdivision o� consolidation within sixty (60) days after receiving a recomnen- dation from the Planning Commission. If approved by the City Council, the applicant �hall have a final plat prepared of ,the minor subdivision or consolidation a� outlined in Section 44G.1U0 of this Ordinance, Upon receipt of the final plat, the City Council shall pass a Resolution approving the minor subdivision or consolidatian i� it is in conformance with the sketch submitted and apgroved by the City Council. After the Resolutior. approving the final plat af the minor subdivision or consolidation is made, a certified cogy of the � Resolution shall be recorder3 with Hennepin Caunty along with the final plat. This must be done wit.."tun sixty (6C�} days of the approval of the Resolution approving the final plat. If the sixty (60) days expire, the mi.nor subdivision or consolidation shall be deemed invalid, unless an e�-tension is approved by the City Council. The sub3ivider shall, inmediately upon recording of the final plat, furnish the City with three (3) prints of the final plat with recording data shown on the prints. No building permLLts shall be issued on any of the platted property until the City has received the above copies of the plat. SECTION 440.150. Minor Subdivision for pouble Fsur,�alow. (1} If the conditions of Section 440.140 are met, a lot occupied or proposed to be occupied by a double bungalow may be split along the party wall to provide individual ownership of each unit. The newly,created lots shall each be exempt from the minimwn lot size requirement found in Section 3A.04 of the Zoning Code but a mi.nimwn combi.ned area of 1�,000 square feet sha�l be require3 for both units of a double bungalow. � , � a � Section 44Q.150 Cont {2) P11 of the following conditions must be met before a minor subdivision described in Section 440.15U (1) above may be approved. (aj The property and stiucture must be able to be easily split - , into two (2) substantially equal sections. (b) The structure must meet cw.-rent building code standards for fire wall separation. This may be adde3 to an existing unit. (c) Separate utility services must be providec3. (d) The owner of the property to be subd.ivided shall execute and record at owner's e:-pense a "Daclaration of Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions". The said document shall be used to protect the rights of the individual owners sharing the single structure as to maintenance and repair and reconstruction in case of damage to the original structure. The "Declaration of Covenant�, Restrictions and Conditions" � shall provide protection to the property owners and City �n the following: 1) Building and use restriction. � 2) Party wall�. 3) Disputes bEtween owner� shall be submitted to binding arbitration. 4) The City shall be a beneficiary to these "Declaration� of Covenants, kestrictions and Conditions". They shall be submitted for review by the Planning Co�nission an� City Councii at the time the propose3 subdivision is reviewed. The City Attorney shall alsc re�iew the "Declarations of Covenants, Restrictions an�? Con3ition�". Changes to the docun�ent shall be made if so reca�rrnendec by the City Attorney. The cost of such review shall be paid by the subdivider. No building permit shall be issued on any of the property until proof of recording the "Declaratior.s cf Covenants, Restrictions and Conditions" has been submitte:. to the City. (e) Any other conditions shall be impose� that City deems necessar�; to assure compatibility with surrounding structures or to assure a reasonable division of property. � . � � Section 440.160 � SE:,'TION 440.160. Gopies of Final Plats. Copies of all plats of subdivi�ion�, aftEr the same have been submitted and approved as provide3 in this Grdinance, shall be filed and kept among the records of the City of Golden Valley. SECTION 440.170. Convevance bv MEtes and Bounds. No transfer of ownership of land may occur in which the land is described: 1} by metes and bounds, 2) by reference to an unapproved registered land survey made after April 21, 1561, or 3} to an unapproved plat made after the effeetive date of this Ordinance. However, transfer= of ownership of land ma.IT occur as found in Minnesota Statutes 1986, 462.358 Subd. 4b, (1) , (2) , (3) , (4) , (5) , and (6; . Any person seek..in� a waiver of the requirement for platting as provided in the aforementioned Section of the N,innesota Statues s:�ll mal:e an application to the Planning Depa�rtment accompanied by a fee as determined bI� City Council resoluticn. SECTIOad 44C�.1R0. als. Any person feeling aggrieved by the provis�or:_ �� thi.s Grdina��ce or any final a�tion of the Gity Council taken pursuant heret�, shall ha:Te t'�e rig:�t to have the same reviewed b� the District Court. � � � . • s Civic Center Task Force Minutes ' July 23, 19�7 � Present: M�mbers: Anderson, Bohnhoff, Krahulec, McCracken-Hunt Alternates: Leppi}: Staff: Andre, Grimes, Wilkinson Absen�: Lewis, McDonald, Thcxnpson The meeting began at 6:40 P.M. Mayor And<<�or. requested that discussion of an interim report to the various conmissions be adde3 to the agenda. The agenda w-�� approved with thi� ad�uo:.. The minutes were accepted as presented. M::yo� Anders�:. rep�rted that Dennis Jackson has infornled her that he will b= unai>le to ss_-ve on the Tasi: Force due to new job responsibilities. M�r}: Gru�s prese::te3 an overview of Don Taylor's memo ou�lining the fir►a.n�i�:: ir.�rr�ications of tw� options for City public wdrY,s faciliLies: maintaining a.d e�-p�n.�.�lrl? public w�r}�.s buildings on the Civic Center blocy: in Valley Sc�re c:.- mcvinn `_tiecc ��.�r:c_l�ns to new facilities on Tenth Avenue. Don has indica�e� that up to $�.3 million could be available from internal transfers from opera�in= budget�. T:.i�• amount would be adequate tc ccver expanding facilities in the �i��c Ce7ter blo,:.r:, but wouid need to be supplemente3 with approximately $4 ms.11ion i� une facilities are moved to Ten*..h Avenue. Don has recormiended use � c� t�. incremer,t redevelopment funds from Valley Squa_re if this option is selecte3, but a bond referendum for new City facilities could also be considered. Ma=v, note3 tY�,:.� if redevelopment funcL are utilized to remove incompatible pu:?ic warYs l�zd usas from the Civic Center block, funds available for othe� Valles Square redeveloprnen� neecL sucr. as Areas E & C would be reduced. Con�ider�le discussion, interrupted by tornado warnings, occurre� on: how to ma�t City facility nee�, other possible land use� on the block, the desire for publi� �ar'r.;pla�a spaces in Valley Square, the need to imgrove pe3astrian an3 vehicular moverr�nt on the block and how public w�rY.s uses on the bloch couid be m4tigatc-�.^'. Fellowing this discussion the Task Force cansensus was that thet• wc�uld prefer to rem�ve public werk.s uses from the block, but this is f inanciali} unieasible. Therefore, effarLS shoulc t,e made to design future public work.� e}��Li�r, in �rys serLSitive to the surrounding lan3 use�, mitigating nega�ive ia�L�r� kzth Ian3�caping and creating a pedestr�an netw�rk linking �wlic place� a.n3 other Valley Square destinations. This wauld involve a significa::� landscaping budget and possibly land acquisitior. of the Fost Office ancicr Mc.Ir�r.:.ld� to assure adequate space for City e��pansion an3 the desire3 pubiic space�. Maiy Anderscn indicated she would make an interim report to the Clty CG11riC1�!I-r�'y on August 4 and other member� could report to their respective carrnis�ion� ii they so desire. The ne� meeting was set for August 27, 1987. The main topic will be the development of prbgram needs for the block. Chair McCracken-Hunt wlunteere� � to share the outline and format for program needs as used by the University of Minnesota in their facility planning. The meeting �ras ad�ourned at 8:15 P.M. Respectfully sulxnitted, Jea*z.ne Andre, F�2A Coordinator . • � � August 5, 1987 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Alda Wilkinson, City Planner SUBJECT: Year 2010 Planning Program Attached are worksheets for the first three items on the Year 2010 Planning Item priority listing. The first two worksheets are filled in with responses received from Planning Commissioners at the last work session. The third item, which addresses well planned land use along the I-394 freeway corridor, will be the topic of discussion for the August 10, 1987 work session. The worksheet offers questions for assistance in preparation for the work session. If there is time, staff would like to return to the second item, which addresses provision of a full range of convenience shopping and services, due to the fact that the second item received only minimal discussion at the end of the last meeting. Planning Commissioners may feel free to add input into items already � discussed by informing staff either verbally or in writing at any time. Attachments: Worksheets (3) � . • � � YEAR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET 3. Well planned land use alon I-394 freeway corridor � QUESTIONS: What is meant by well planned land use? What are the land use planning issues/concerns in the I-394 corridor? ANSWERS: QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? What land use problems currently exist in the future I-394 corridor? • � , ^ � YEAR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM. PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET . 2. Full ran e of convenience sho in and services in Golden Valle nei hborhoods as station, auto re air, dr eleaners, rocer � sho in , etc. QUESTION: What is included in a full range of neighborhood convenience shopping and services? ANSWERS: Gas stations Grocery stores Variety store Hardware store Shoe store Post Office Clothing store Restaurants Theaters Public meeting rooms Barber Beauty salon Veterinarian � Pizza delivery � QUESTION: How should geographical service areas for neighborhood shopping and service be delineated? What is the maximum distance residents should have to drive to reach convenience shopping and services? ANSWERS: Geographical service areas: � 1 1/2 to 2 miles for gas station/convenience store , � *YE�AR•2010 PLANNING PROGRAM PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET (Continued) 2. Full range of convenience shopping and services Page 2 � QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? Where are convenience shopping and services lacking? Where are convenience shopping and services being lost? Where will convenience shopping and services be lacking in 2010 without action? ANSWERS: Services including gas stations and low-rent small service establishments are being eliminated in Valley Square and Golden Hills Redevelopment Areas Geographical areas with identified needs: a Golden Hills loss of Cramers and gas stations � � " � YFAR12010 PLANNING PROGRAM PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET r 1. City-wide beautification program � QUESTION: What would City-wide beautification consist of? ANSWERS: Clean up (including along highways) Planting (including along highways) Additibn of benches Unifying themes/consistency/uniformity/common materials "Welcome to Golden Valley" signs with plantings Spend $50,000 (Currently have small tacky signs) Let people know where Golden Valley begins and ends Classy uniform signage for public facilities, parks, public spaces Uniform decorative lighting for public buildings, parks, public spaces Walkways/pedestrian networks utilizing common materials Lilacs on every street (lilac festival ) Boulevard look Center boulevard street divider with grass and plantings (Suggestion for Winnetka) Undergrounding of power lines "Adopt an open space" Similar to "Adopt a hydrant" or "Adopt a tree" used for maintenance in other cities Arrange for neighboring residential or nonresidential owners or tenants to maintain small public spaces or remnant parcels (excess right-of-way, street ends, edges of storm water holding areas) Inventory City, county and state parcels not maintained � Deed over and maintain easement where possible Publicize in City newsletter calling attention to what people can do and recognizing what accomplished Problem: Small unmaintained parcels unsightly, tend to become small dumps, people unaware that allowable to maintain individually Set aside for public art � Y�AR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET (Continued) �1. City-wide beautification program Page 2 � QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? What is missing at the present time? What would be missing in 201U without action? ANSWERS: � Perceived need: To beat the aging suburb look Missing at present: Coherence Massing in 2010: An attractive city Other cities doing a great deal and Golden Valley will be left in the dust Housing values will go down if there are nicer places to live Perception is important a. Beautification of Valley Square � QUESTION: What would beautification consist of in Valley Square? ANSWERS: Consistency of materials - same lighting, paving, benches Pedestrian linkages Attractive aerial view of buildings Building roofs visible from taller buildings attractive from above Prohibit flat black asphalt roofs Matter of concern in redevelopment districts and any other areas in which urban building heights existing or anticipated QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? What is missing at the present time? What is missing in the Valley Square Plan? What would be missing in 2010 without action? ANSWERS: � � � � Y�AR 2010 PLANNING PROGRAM PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET (Continued) � l. City-wide beautification program Page 3 . b. Beautification of Bassett Creek QUESTION: What would beautification of Bassett Creek involve? ANSWERS: Attractive bridges Not big steel culverts Continuity of bridge design beginning with bridges on golf course, extending to redevelopment district, extending to additional areas Walkways and trails along Creek linking with walkway/trail systems Dedicated parkland along Creek banks Accessibility and visibility Clean up of litter QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? What is missing at the present time? What is missing in the Comprehensive Plan and redevelopment plans? What would be missing in ZO10 without action? ANSWERS: � c. Neighborhood beautification QUESTION: What does neighborhood beautification consist of? ANSWERS: Tree lined streets Trash off streets Care for public spaces Eiimination of junk cars Restrictions on parking of trailers, boats, recreation vehicles Prohibited from front yards Required setback from adjoining properties Elimination of junky yards Sidewalks on one side of busy/collector streets only No sidewalks on local residential streets QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? What is missing at the present time? � What would be missing in 2010 without action? ANSWERS: ' 4Y�R�2010 PLANNING PROGRAM PRIORITY ITEM WORKSHEET (Continued) �1. City-wide beautification program Page 4 , � d. Beautification of commercial properties QUESTION: What would be involved in beautification of commer�ial properties? ANSWERS: Attractive landscaping Attractive store fronts Attractive signage � Screening of trash and loading areas Maintenance of boulevard and grass up to highway/freeway fences (along 55) QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? What are the problems at the present time? What would be missing in 2010 without action? ANSWERS: � _ e. Beautification of public properties QUESTION: What would be involved in beautification of public properties? ANSWERS: Landscaping Building maintenance Attractive rooftops Sheltering/screening of equipment s QUESTIONS: What is the perceived need? � What is missing at the present time? ; What would be missing in 2010 without action? � ANSWERS: ! ; I� � <