10-26-87 PC Agenda ► ;
Golden Valley Planning Commission
Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road
� October 26, 1987
AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOSER 12, 1987
II. REPORT ON HRA, BZA AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
III. EXPANSION OF NORTH WIRTH REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT LAND USE
IV. YEAR 2010 PLANNING
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PLANNING COMMISSION GUIDELINES FOR PUBLIC INPUT
The Plenning Gommission 9s an advisory body, created to advise the City Council on land use. The Co�nission
will reeoirenend Council approval or denial of a land use proposal based upon the Commission's determination of
whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the pro-
posed use will, or will not, adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood.
The Commission holds informal public hearings on land use proposals to enable you to learn, first-hand, what
�i such proposals are, and to permit you to ask questions and offer cortanents. Your questions and comments become
part of the record and will be used by the Council, along with the Commission's recommendation, in reaching
its decision.
To aid in your understanding and to facilitate your comments and questions, the Commission wi11 uLilize the
following procedure:
1. The Carmnission Chair will introduce tMe proposal and the recommendation from staff. Commission
members may ask questions of staff.
2. The proponent will describe the proposal and answer any questions from the Commission. i
3. The Cfiair will open the public hearirtg, asking first for those who wish to speak to so indicate
by raising their hands. The Chair may set a time limit for individual questions/comments if a
large number of persons have indicated a desire to speak. Spokespersons for groups will have a
longer perlod of time for questions/comments.
4. Please give your full name and address clearly when recognized by the Chair. Remember, your
questionslcommen'ts are for the record.
5. Direct your questions/comnents to the Chair. The Chair will determine who will answer your
quesLions.
. 6. No one wi11 be given the opportunity to speak a second time until everyone has had the opportun9ty
to speak initially. Please limit your second presentation to new information, not rebuttal.
7. At the close of the public hearing, the Comrnission will discuss the proposal and take appropriate
action.
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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION .
� October 12, 1987
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Manager's
Conference Room of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley,
Minnesota. The meeting was called to order at 7:03 P.M.
Those present were Commissioners Leppik, Lewis, McCracken-Hunt, Prazak and
Russell . Commissioners Kapsner and McAleese were absent. Also present were
Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City
Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 28, 1987
It was moved by Commissioner McCracken-Hunt, seconded by Commissioner Leppik,
and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 28, 1987
meeting.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT OF KING HILL
APPLICANT: Peter Knaeble
LOCATION: 6001 Glenwood Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of King Hill Which
� Proposes Division of the Property at 6001 Glenwood
Avenue into Five Parcels Creating Four Vacant Single-
Family Residential Lots
Chair Prazak introduced this agenda item and called on Planning and Development
Director Mark Grimes to give a brief overview of the request for the Preliminary
Plat of King Hill . Director Grimes stated that the plat met all requirements
of the Zoning Code as to width and square footage. He stated there were some
problems with the drainage and that the proponent would work with the City
Engineer to solve these problems.
Chair Prazak questioned whether there was room on Lot 5 for a normal size house
and Director Grimes stated that there was.
Peter and Robin Knaeble, the proponents, were present. They stated that they
planned to move into the home that is presently on Lot 4 and would make some
improvements to the home. He stated that Lots 1 and 2 would not be developed
until the storm sewer goes into Glenwood Avenue which should be completed in
1988. Mr. Knaeble also indicated he did not have any plans at the present time
to sell Lot 5, that he would retain this as long as he lived in the house on
� � Lot 4. He indicated that he plans to have homes built on these lots that would
be similar in size, value and quality as the homes in the surrounding neighbor-
hood.
Chair Prazak opened the informal public hearing.
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October 12, 1987
Page 2
! Mr. Phil Resnick, 135 King Creek Road, asked what other proceedings there would
be for the neighborhood to voice their objections. Mr. Resnick also asked if
there was anything, as it is now planned, that would necessitate any changes in
the ordinance or building requirements.
Chair Prazak explained the process for the public hearing before the City Council
and also stated that at this stage it is consistent with City requirements.
Mr. Resnick stated that these lots were all approximately 80 to 90 feet in
width and that lots in the surrounding area were all 100 feet. He asked if
this would require any variance or change in the ordinances.
Director Grimes stated that since the surrounding lots had been platted, there
was a change in the Zoning Code that permitted 80-foot lots with a minimum of
10,000 square feet of area.
Mr. Bob Levy, 240 King Hill Road, stated that he welcomed the Knaebles to the
neighborhood but had concerns with specific aspects of the subdivision. He
stated that when the subdivision of the neighborhood in which he lives took
place, there were different criteria in effect in the City which included
larger lot size and larger minimum lot width and that the standards were now
changed. He felt that the expectations of the residents in the neighborhood
that there would be a certain relative consistency in terms of size of dwelling
and a blend with the neighborhood would no longer exist. Mr. Levy was very
much opposed to the location of Lot 5 as he felt it had been "squeezed" in.
� He suggested that the proponent consider eliminating Lot 5.
Mr. Mike Wol°sted, 215 King Creek Road, was also opposed. He had concerns with
the drainage and the City's responsibility to protect the value of the homes
presently located in the area.
Mr. John Kallas, 205 King Hill Road, agreed with the issues raised by Mr. Levy.
He felt this subdivision would have a devastating effect on the neighborhood
and that consideration should be given to eliminating Lot 5. �
Mr. Turner, 6031 Glenwood Avenue, stated that the areas of Lot 1, 2 and 3 were
low and that homes should not be built on these l�ts until the storm sewer is
completed on Glenwood Avenue.
Ms. Gail Koester, 250 King Creek Road, was also opposed to Lot 5 and stated it
would make the area aesthetically unappealing.
Ms. Kathy Kallas, 205 King Hill Road, was opposed to Lot 5 and had concerns
with the drainage.
Mr. Bob Warner, 110 King Creek Road, felt there would not be enough room on the
lots for a garage and house.
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October 12, 1987
Page 3
� Mr. Katz, 260 King Hill Road, stated he moved to the area because of the
aesthetics. He objected to Lot 5 and proposed that the proponent try to
rearrange the plat. He also had concerns with property values and felt that
small homes built on these lots would detract from the neighborhood.
Mr. Mike Falk, 220 King Hill Road, also objected to Lot 5.
Ms. Donna Wolsted, 215 King Creek Road, opposed Lot 5 and the whole development.
She stated that when they bought their house they expected that all the homes
would be similar. She also had concerns with drainage.
Mr. Tom Davis, 235 King Creek Road, was opposed to the plat and was concerned
as to what the proponent was really intending to do.
Ms. Sandy Witebsky, 230 King Creek Road, supported what was stated by Mr. Bob
Levy. She also was opposed to Lot 5.
The following residents were also opposed:
Mr. Trembley, 210 King Creek Road
Ms. Mattie Baker, 115 King Creek Road
Mr. Ben Toy, 200 King Hill Road
Mr. Jim Anderson, 280 King Hill Road
Mrs. Katz, 260 King Hill Road
� The concensus of the surrounding neighborhood was that their concern was for
the undesirability of Lot 5, the drainage problem, the effect of this plat on
the property values and the City's responsibility to the homeowners in the area
to maintain their property values. The homeowners stated they realized the
plat met the City's Zoning Code requirements but that some discretion should be
used as to the effect it would have on the neighborhood.
Chair Prazak closed the informal public hearing.
Commissioner Leppik stated support for approval of the proposed plat of King
Hill based on conformance with City Code requirements. Commissioner Leppik
.pointed out that sizes and widths of proposed lots not only meet City
requirements but go beyond minimal requirements. Commissioner Leppik further
explained that she does not see any overwhelming justification for turning down
the property owner's legitimate request for approval of a proposal which meets
all City Code requirements.
Commissioner Russell stated she felt assured that homes built on these lots
. would be similar in size, quality and value as what is presently in the �
' neighborhood.
Commissioners Lewis and McCracken-Hunt stated that they would recommend approval
as the plat met the requirements of the City Zoning Code for size and land use.
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October 12, 1987
Page 4
� Chair Prazak stated he was inclined to not recommend approval of this plat due
to the disparity with the size of Lot 5 and that a rearrangement of the
property lines could be made more attractive to neighbors.
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik and seconded by Commissioner Russell to
recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Plat of King Hill subject to
the following conditions: �
1. A drainage plan be approved by the City Engineer before final plat
approval .
2. All utility and drainage easements required by the City Engineer be shown
on the final plat. .
3. A park dedication fee of $400 each for Lots 1, 2, 3 and 5 be submitted
before final plat approval .
4. The subdivider submit the Abstract of Title to the City Attorney for review
before final plat approval . The cost of the review will be paid by the
subdivider before final plat approval .
Upon vote the motion carried 4 to 1. Chairman Prazak voted against the
recommendation for approval .
� III. REPORT ON OCTOBER 6, 1987 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The report on the October 6, 1987 City Council meeting was postponed to the
next Planning Commission meeting due to the fact that Commissioner Kapsner, who .
represented the Planning Commission at the Council meeting, was absent.
IV. APA CONFERENCE REPORTS
City Planner Alda Wilkinson provided the Planning Gommission with a report on
sessions attended at the APA Conference, and Planning Commissioners received a
written report from Commissioner McAleese on the APA Conference.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
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October 21, 1987
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T0: Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority
FROM: Golden Valley Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Land Use Study of Expansion of North Wirth
Redevelopment District
At the request of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) , the Planning
Commission has concluded the following regarding the future land uses for an
expanded North Worth Redevelopment District.
A. A physical bridge or link connecting the North Wirth Redevelopment District
(NWRD) to the proposed expanded area does not appear practical or cost
effective. The cost of bridging the Soo Line tracks would be very high due
to severe change in topography. In addition, the bridge would not greatly
benefit the existing NWRD in terms of increased traffic capacity.
B. The expanded NWRD may be divided into four areas for discussion purposes.
They are:
1) The light industrial/warehouse area east of Ottawa (about 15 1/2
� acres) ,
2) The White House/Golden Valley House property (about 7 acres) ,
3) The City owned park and wetland property north and west of the White
House/Golden Ualley House (about 13 acres), and
4) The west area consisting of the old Holiday House, General Motors, Jax
and the Valley Village Apartments (about 23 acres).
C. Access to the Killarney Drive area north of the White House/Golden Valley
House off Ottawa must be maintained. There are 17 single-family homes on
Killarney Drive whose only access is from Highway 55 and Ottawa. Some
special consideration may have to be given to this area in order that the
integrity of the neighborhood is maintained. It is anticipated that the
proposed intersection improvements at T.H. 55 and Ottawa will be a benefit
to the neighborhood by improving overall access.
D. Redevelopment of the area east of Ottawa seems unlikely and the land uses
should remain office/warehouse/light industrial . The buildings in the area
, are in good condition and provide good service to the community. The
Planning Commission has reviewed the possibility of developing the vacant
� land behind the buildings along T.H. 55 adjacent to the C & NW Railroad
� tracks. Only about six acres is developable due to severe slopes.
However, development of this land for new buildings without removal of
existing buildings and expensive road construction would be impossible.
The most economical way to develop the vacant areas north of the existing
buildings would be the expansion to the north of the existing buildings
� along the T.H. 55 frontage road which would not require the construction of
costly new roads and other City utility services.
Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment Authority
October 21, 1987
Page 2
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E. Redevelopment of the west area and the White House/Golden Valley House area
� into more intense land uses may occur only if the proposed traffic signal
near the White House site has adequate capacity. MnDOT traffic engineers
have to7d the City that the current design of the intersection is for 275
vehicles per lane per hour in the PM peak hour. The PM peak hour is used
in order to determine design capacity because it is usually the busiest ,
hour of the day. The current design shows two lanes in and two lanes out
of the area (see attached p]an).
The Planning staff has analyzed several land use scenarios for the expanded
NWRD. The most intense scenario indicates 600 units of housing in the west
area; 150,000 square feet of office and 10,000 square feet of restaurant on
the White House/Golden Valley House site; 50,000 square feet of office and
100,000 square feet of light industria]/warehouse in the east area; and 17
single-family homes on Killarney Drive. This scenario generates 460 cars
going into the area in the PM peak and 620 units going out in the PM peak.
Although the proposed total lane capacity is 550 in and 550 out in the peak
hour, the City may add one or more additiona7 lanes into the area and out
. of the area. These additional lanes would be at City cost. The right-of-
way for added lanes is available both in the T.H. 55 right-of-way and on
City right-of-way. Therefore, the Planning Commission does not see the �
traffic signal as a limitirig factor to development in the area.
The Planning Commission is recommending that the access to the north over
� the C & NW Railroad tracks (as per MnDOT plans) not be considered when
determining traffic capacity of the area. The amount of traffic that would
use the road to the north would be minimal . In addition, the City would
like to encourage the use of the future stoplight at the White House site.
F. The Planning Commission is recommending the following land uses in the
expanded NWRD:
West Area - Medium to high density housing (up to 30 units per acre and
five stories in height) over the entire 23 acres. At a minimum, this would
require the removal of the two remaining Holiday buildings, the General
Motors Training Center and Jax Cafe. To provide additional property for
new housing, the 30+ year old Valley Village Apartments could be removed.
The entire 23 acres would provide space for up to 650 housing units. The
Planning Commission believes this is a good location for higher density
housing due to its isolation from single-family housing and location close
to T.H. 55 and downtown.
With the 660 units, some convenience type shopping such as a convenience -
grocery store or dry cleaners may be appropriate in the west area. °
The Planning staff has met with the owners of Jax. They are not opposed to �
being relocated from the site if they can find an adequate new location and
they are not put at a financial disadvantage.
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October 21, 1987
Page 3
! The housing in the west area is complimented by the plans of the Hennepin
County Park Reserve District for a trail along the C & NW Railroad right-
of-way and the City's open space property north and west of the White House
site. Future consideration should also be given to the possibility of a
light rail line along the C & NW Railroad corridor. The Hennepin County
Railroad Authority is looking at the C & NW Railroad corridor as a possible
location for a line west to Plymouth. If such a line were built, a station
near this housing area would be desirable. A park and ride lot near a
station should also be considered.
White House/Golden Valley House Site - The reuse of the total seven-acre
site should be considered. With the new intersection and signal , the site
is more accessible and visible.
Currently the White House is for sale. The staff has heard about proposals
- for both restaurant and office uses on the White House site. The staff
also knows that the owner of the Golden Valley House is interested in
selling. In order to provide for the best land use of the seven acres, the
area should be developed at the same time or under a coordinated plan. The
Planning Commission suggests two land use alternatives.
1) Restaurant, entertainment and hotel uses appear to be well suited for
the site. The site has been used that way over the years. The site is
a good restaurant location, possibly for the relocation of Jax Cafe.
Traffic generation from restaurant, entertainment and hotel uses would
� , not put strain on the proposed traffic signal at T.H. 55 because these
uses generally have different peak times than office, retail and
housing uses.
2) Combination of restaurant and offices would be a good use for this site.
Although this is not a proven location for a large office building like
along Highway 12, a downsized office similar to others along T.H. 55
(up to 150,000 square feet) with a restaurant/entertainment facility
would work well on this site.
East Area - The Planning Commission recommends that the area east of Ottawa
remain zoned for industrial/office and warehouse uses. Some expansion
could occur to the existing businesses that would not require new City
street and utility services.
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T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Alda Wilkinson, City P7anner
SUBJECT: Year 2010 Vision Narrative
Attached is a first draft of the Year 2010 Vision Narrative based on the ten
priority Year 2010 planning items selected and discussed by the Planning
Commission. Staff invites Planning Commission direction for improvement or
expansion of the narrative. It is anticipated that the narrative will form an
introductory chapter to the City Comprehensive Plan Update.
Attachment: Draft Narrative
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YEAR 2010 VISION
� OF THE
CITY OF GOLDEN UALLEY
Identity
In the Year 2010 the City of Golden Valley will retain its identity throughout
the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan community as a quality community for both
business and housing. Golden Valley will continue to be identified with major
businesses such as General Mills and Honeywell and with prominent medical
facilities such as Courage Center. At the same time, the image which will come
to mind when people think of Golden Valley in the Year 2010 will be one of
attractive and well maintained residential neighborhoods.
In the Year ZO10 there will be an identifiable Downtown Golden Valley. A
unified downtown located at Highway 55 and Winnetka Avenue North will offer
retail shopping and services, restaurants, office space, apartments, senior
housing, a public library, the Civic Center, and inviting outdoor gathering
spaces.
In the Year 2010, City of Golden Valley community programs, facilities, and
activities will create a sense of community and foster a sense of sharing.
Community based athletic programs crossing school district lines and an active
Golden Valley seniors program will be two examples of a broad range of community
based activities serving all age groups. Community facilities will include an
amphitheater for concerts and programs, as well as athletic facilities and one
� or more community centers. The traditional Golden Valley summer festival will
be a community event drawing broad attention and participation not only from
Golden Valley residents but from a wider metropolitan area population.
Beautification
In the Year 2010 the City of Golden Valley image will be enhanced by City
beautification with unifying themes. Prominent signs of uniform design and
materials, decorated with plantings, will welcome people to Golden Valley at
the boundary lines on major highways and thoroughfares. Attractive and dis-
tinctive uniform signage will identify and provide direction to the Golden
Valley Downtown Business District, public buildings, and City parks and open
spaces. Downtown Golden Valley, public buildings and facilities, and parks and
open spaces will be further distinguished and integrated by use of uniform
decorative lighting. Pedestrian walkway networks utilizing common materials
and uniform street furniture will unify Downtown Golden Valley and other re-
developed areas.
Continuity will be further strengthened by beautification of Bassett Creek
. throughout the City of Golden Valley. The Creek will be visible and accessible
at numerous locations within the City. A system of walking and biking trails
along the Creek will connect Creekside parks and open spaces interspersed
throughout the City. The trail system will link with community and regional
trail systems. Bridges of an attractive and distinctive uniform design will
bridge the Creek at points on the City's Brookview Golf Course and at trail
system Creek crossings throughout the City.
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Year 2010 Vision (Continued)
Page 2
� In the Year 2010 lilacs will be growing on every street in the City of Golden
Valley as a City trademark. Electrical undergrounding will be accomplished
throughout the City. Other beautification themes carried throughout the City
� in the Year 2010 will be emphasis on landscaping for public buildings and
commercial areas, focus on quality uniform signage for businesses as well as
public facilities, attention to creation of attractive rooftops in urban
density locations with highrise views of neighboring rooftops, and elimination
of unsightly and unmaintained spaces in residential as well as commercial and �
industrial areas. Materials and equipment storage and truck loading and un-
loading areas in industrial districts will be screened from view. In residen-
tial neighborhoods yards will be free of junk and debris, and trailers, boats
and recreation vehicles will be excluded from front yards. Remnant parcels and
unused right-of-way otherwise unmaintained and potentially unsightly will be
maintained by neighboring property owners through a program far identification
and "adoption" of neglected spaces.
In the Year 2010 consistent identification systems and beautification themes
utilized throughout the City will project a coherent image of Golden Valley as
an attractive and inviting living and working environment.
- Well Planned I-394 Freeway Corridor
In the Year 2010 the I-394 freeway corridor through the City of Golden Valley �
will present an integrated impression consistent with the overall image of
continuity projected by the City of Golden Valley. The I-394 freeway corridor
� will be tied together by traffic, pedestrian, signage and landscaping systems
which provide continuity throughout the Golden Valley portion of the corridor.
Coherence will be the result of careful planning for development.
Land uses existing along the I-394 corridor in the Year 2010 will be attractive
and appropriate to the freeway corridor. There will be no residential land
use, either single family or multiple family, in the freeway corridor. Uses
will include office, retail and services, restaurants and entertainment, and
light industrial uses combined for functionality and aesthetic appeal . Develop-
ments will consist of large facilities with expansive grounds or clusterings of
uses and buildings in campus settings. There will be no small individual
buildings planned and constructed in piecemeal fashion. Urban building heights
will exist at selected locations along the freeway corridor with appropriate
transitions provided to adjacent neighborhoods. Uses will be mixed for maximum
utilization of shared parking in order to minimize expanses of asphalt paving.
Clustering of uses and buildings will be arranged in such a way as to promote
pedestrian circulation, and pedestrian networks constructed of uniform materials
will serve to integrate development areas.
The Golden Valley portion of the I-394 freeway corridor will be attractive in �
the Year 2010. Landscaped setbacks will be maintained from the freeway, and
frontage roads will be landscaped. A uniform signage system will be in place
along the freeway corridor. Business signs will be combined on uniform
standards, and there will be no proliferation of individual business signs.
Signs along the freeway will be no higher than necessary to provide reasonable
visibility. Freeway sound barriers will be uniform throughout the City of
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Year 2010 Vision (Continued)
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Golden Valley expanse of the freeway and will be enhanced by use of color,
� texture and plantings.
The frontage and local road systems will serve to maintain reasonable traffic
flow. Needs of Golden Valley residents for accessibility to businesses located
in the freeway corridor will not be overlooked in the interest of maintaining
traffic flow for those traveling through Golden Valley.
Orderly Redevelopment
The City of Golden Ualley in the Year 2010 will have the appearance of a new
and vital community. Despite the fact that it will be an older inner suburb,
it will not have succumbed to the aging suburb look. This will be due to a
carefully prioritized ongoing redevelopment program.
By the Year 2010, not only will the Golden Valley Downtown Business District
. and the I-394 freeway corridor be fully redeveloped, but additional redevelop-
ment projects will have maintained Golden Valley in the modern and attractive
image chosen by the community. Deteriorating areas or areas no longer fitting
the image upheld by the City of Golden Valley will have been redeveloped to
conform to new needs and desires within the community. A select number of
redevelopment projects will be ongoing in the Year 2010, and additional areas
will be programmed for future redevelopment beyond the Year 2010.
The City of Golden Valley in the Year 2010 will continue to conduct an ongoing
program for identification of areas in need of revitalization, upgrading or
� total redevelopment. The ongoing redevelopment program will select types of
new development required to maintain a balanced and vigorous community.
Criteria for scheduling redevelopment projects in order of priority according
to need will be incorporated into the redevelopment program. By means of this
highly selective redevelopment program, the City of Golden Valley in the Year
2010 will have maintained its identity as a quality community for business
and housing and will continue to maintain this identity beyond the Year 2010.
Full Range of Shopping and Services
In the Year 2010 a full range of community shopping and service facilities will
be available and easily accessible to residents of Golden Valley neighborhoods.
All City of Golden Valley residents will have a gas station and convenience
store within a distance of one and a half to two miles. These facilities will
be easily accessible by automobile at all times of day including peak traffic
hours.
Community level shopping and service facilities will be available and easily
accessible at selected locations interspersed throughout the City. Community
level shopping and service centers will include grocery stores, drug stores,
hardware stores, barber and beauty shops, restaurants, branch post offices, dry
cleaners, and automobile repair as a minimum. Clothing and shoe stores and
various specialty shops and services will be located at different centers.
There will be a movie theater in at least one location within the City of
Golden Valley.
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Year 2010 Vision (Continued)
Page 4
Convenience shopping, services, and gas stations will be' incorporated into new
� developments and into redevelopment projects. Retail shopping, services and
restaurants will be located on first levels of residential and office buildings
in major complexes. Gas stations and car wash facilities will be incorporated
into parking ramps for major office or housing complexes. Major developments
will provide convenient shopping facilities, services, and restaurants for the
residents and employees. Convenient shopping and services will contribute to
the City of Golden Valley's identity as an inviting place to live and work.
Well Maintained Housing Stock
In the Year ZO10, although most Golden Valley residential neighborhoods and
homes will be categorized as older, Golden Valley homes will retain their
quality and value. The City of Golden Valley housing stock an the Year 2010
will be well maintained.
The high quality of the existing housing stock will be the result of ongoing
City programs concentrated on housing maintenance. In the Year 2010 a City
Housing Code will be in place and enforced to mandate compliance with basic
housing standards. The City of Golden Valley will also require inspections and
upgrading to Code at the time of home sale. The City will have ongoing assist-
ance programs for housing repair targeted at areas with the oldest housing
stock. Golden Valley residential neighborhoods in the Year 2010 will retain
their image as attractive living environments.
� Variety of Housing
The City of Golden Valley in the Year 2010 will offer a variety of housing
types designed to meet the needs and desires of all age and income groups. All
age groups will have a full range of housing options available to all income
levels. A profile of the Year 2010 housing stock in Golden Ualley will reveal
balance and choice.
There will be balance in the Year 2010 City of Golden Valley housing stock in
terms of type and style, price or rental rate, and occupant age group mixture.
Housing types will include ownership and rental , single family and multiple
family, suburban and urban density, and moderate to high priced components.
Housing styles will include single family detached, townhouses, low rise and
high rise apartments and condominiums, and group living situations. There will
be balance in age and income mix. Golden Valley will not be an enclave for the
elderly or for any other single age or income group.
At the same time, Golden Valley residential neighborhoods and complexes will
offer choice to all age and income groups. Options for seniors will include a
full selection of ownership and rental choices ranging from fully independent
_ • to fully suppor.ted living arrangements. Senior options will be based on the
full range of senior desires rather than only on what seniors are judged to
need. In addition to high rise options located adjacent to services in the
Golden Valley downtown, there will be low rise small scale elderly housing
options integrated into established single family residential neighborhoods.
Various ownership and rental options will be available to singles, to young .
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Year 2010 Vision (Continued)
Page 5
� couples, and to young families. There will be accessory apartments available
in single family homes in established single family neighborhoods, as well as
low rise and high rise apartment complexes for all ages in suburban and urban
surroundings. Moderate cost housing options will be retained in established
neighborhoods and will be included in newer housing complexes. Golden Valley
residents will find new housing options available to them within the City of
Golden Valley as age and changing life style alter their housing needs.
The balance of housing options available in the City of Golden Valley in the
Year 2010 will serve to maintain balanced and healthy residential neighborhoods
and a balanced and vital community as a whole.
Sense of Security
Golden Valley residents in the Year 2010 will enjoy a sense of security of
their persons and property. The major factor contributing to this sense of
security will be strong neighborhood cohesiveness. Neighbors will be acquaint-
ed with each other, will have a sense of how things should look in the neighbor-
hood, and will cooperate in guarding the safety of neighbors and their homes.
Balanced age mix in residential neighborhoods will ensure the presence of older
people and young families where family members are home during the day and
remain aware of activity in the neighborhood. This neighborhood cooperative
spirit will be the most important contributor to a sense of security in Golden
Valley residential neighborhoods.
� Another component of the sense of security felt by Golden Valley residents in
the Year 2010�wi11 be an assurance of police presence and effectiveness.
Residents wi�ll feel police presence in their individual neighborhoods through
awareness of regular police patrols. The Golden Valley Public Safety
Department will be active in promoting up-to-date methods and technology for
protection of residents and their property. Perception of security will be
heightened by awareness of well publicized success of police efforts and
programs to maintain security in Golden Valley.
A sense of security of people and property in Golden Valley in the Year 2010
will help to support maintenance of vital residential neighborhoods and to
uphold the image of Golden Valley as an outstanding place to live.
Access to Sweeney and Twin Lakes
In the Year 2010 all residents of the City of Golden Ualley will have access to
enjoyment of the City's major water body, adjoining Sweeney and Twin Lakes.
The park will be easily accessible by car and will have ample parking. The
park will also be accessible by trail to pedestrians and bicycles, and trail
serving the park will link with community trail systems. The park will offer a
swim beach, picnic facilities, a fishing pier, and public boat launch facilities
for nonmotorized boats. The lakes will be stocked for enjoyment of fishing by
the general public. In the Year 2010 public access to Sweeney and Twin Lakes
will constitute a major public recreational amenity contributing to the image
of Golden Valley as a complete community.
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Year 2010 Vision (Continued)
Page 6
� Citizen Participation and Access
The Year 2010 Golden Valley citizenry will be active in City government.
Citizen interest in local government will be evident in the number of volunteers
for City commissions and task forces, in the amount of public enthusiasm and
support generated during election campaigns, and in voter turnout for City
elections.
In the Year 2010 the annual town meeting will be an institution in the City of
Golden Valley. Citizens will utilize the open forum provided at the annual
town meeting to access City government with their input into City planning and
direction. Residents will feel comfortable bringing issues, concerns and
complaints to the annual town meeting and expressing them in the small discus-
sion groups which will be an integral part of the annual town meeting program.
Go1den Valley citizens in the Year 2010 will find the City government readily
accessible throughout the year, as well as at the annual town meeting. Agendas
and programs for upcoming meetings will be available through the public media
and will generate citizen participation. Individual City residents will find
both elected and employed City officials available and responsive to their
inquiries.
This perception of accessibility to City government and sense of participation
in forming the direction in the City will increase the sense of community and
enhance the experience of living in the City of Golden Valley in the Year 2010.
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