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11-24-86 PC Agenda > � Golden Valley Planning Commission Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road � �' NOVEMBER 24, 1986 7:00 P.M. AGENDA I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 10, 1986 II. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBCIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Mendelssohn Avenue Limited Partnership and U-Haul Company of Minnesota, Inc. LOCATION: 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Rental , Distribution and Retail in .an Industrial Zoning District III. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: KARE-TV � LOCATION: 8811 Olson Memorial Highway REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for a Heliport in a Business and Professional Offices Zoning District IV. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - NOVEMBER 12, 1986 V. REPORT ON BZA MEETING - NOVEMBER 12, 1986 VI. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETING - NOVEMBER 18, 1986 VII. YEAR 2010 PLANNING WORKSHOP � MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION � November 10, 1986 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Prazak called the meeting to order at 6:40 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Leppik, McAleese, and Prazak. Also present were Mark Grimes, Director of Planning and Development, Alda Wilkinson, City ' Planner, and Gloria Anderson, Secretary. Commissioners Lewis and Russell were absent. I. REPORT FROM CHAIRMAN OF RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE COMMISSION ON POOL PLANS Mr. Chuck Burmeister of the Recreation and Open Space Commission gave a review and answered question regarding the proposed swimming pool and recreation center. Commissioners Kapsner and McCracken-Hunt arrived during this presentation. II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County • LOCATION: 845 Meadow Lane North REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Expansion of the Animal Humane Society Building Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and requested a summary of the staff report. Director Mark Grimes gave a brief review of the staff report and staff's recommendation of approval . Mr. Alan Stensrud, Executive Director of the Animal Humane Society, and Mr. A1 Mjorud, partner in charge, and Ms. Ann Mazzarella, project designer and manager, of Carlson Mjorud Architecture, Ltd. , were present to make a presentation and answer questions from the Commissioners. Mr. Mjorud reviewed the plans for expansion of the Animal Humane Society build- ing. He stated they needed the additional space to provide better service and to expand their educational programs. Mr. Mjorud indicated that with fewer than the required parking spaces, many of the existing trees could be saved and parking would still be adequate. He described how the parking could be increased if it were necessary. Mr. Stensrud described the operation of the Animal Humane Society and answered questions from the Commissioners regarding their educational programs. i � Golden Valley Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1986 • Page 2 Chairman Prazak opened the Informal Public Hearing. Hearing and seeing no one, the Informal Public Hearing was closed. Consensus of the staff and Commissioners was that the Animal Humane Society's plans for improvement would be an asset to the area and fit in well with the North Wirth Redevelopment plans. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the Animal Humane Society of Hennepin County to operate and expand their facility by 21,800 square feet at 845 Meadow Lane North in a Light Industrial Zoning District subject to the following conditions: 1. The site plans dated August 8, 1986 and November 10, 1986 become a part of the permit. 2. The Animal Humane Society shall be permitted to provide only 80 spaces as shown on the plan dated August 8, 1986 (Needed Parking). However, if it is determined by the Director of Inspecti�ns that additional parking is needed, the Director shall bring this to the attention of the City Council who may order up to an additional 40 spaces be built as shown on the plan dated November 10, 1986 (Maximum Parking). • 3. The Landscape Plan shall become a part of the permit. The plan shall be completed as per the direction of the Director of Inspections. 4. Any drainage or utility plans shall be approved by the City Engineer. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - OCTOBER 27, 1986 • It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Kapsner and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the October 27, 1986 meeting. IV. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICANT: KARE TV LOCATION: 8811 Olson Memorial Highway REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for a Heliport in a Business and Professional Offices Zoning District Chairman Prazak introduced this agenda item and noted staff's recommendation of an Informal Public Hearing date of November 24, 1986 to consideration a request by KARE TV to operate a heliport at 8811 Olson Memorial Highway. With the consensus of the Commissioners, Chairman Prazak set the date for the Informal Public Hearing for November 24, 1986. • ` Golden Valley Planning Commission Minutes November 10, 1986 Page 3 � V. REPORT ON NOVEMBER 5, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Director Grimes provided a report on the November 5, 1986 City Council meeting. VI. UPDATE ON TOWN MEETING Commissioner McAleese provided an update on plans for the upcoming Centennial Town Meeting to be held November 20, 1986. VII. YEAR 2010 PLANNING WORKSHOP: DISCUSSION OF CITY DOCUMENT READABILITY AND CITY PLANNING PROCESS Following discussion of the need for simplification of English language used in City ordinances, it was agreed that Commissioner McAleese wauld draft a recommendation to the City Council for Planning Commission consideration. Following discussion of the City planning and evaluation process, it was suggested by Commissioner Leppik and agreed by Planning Commissioners to first review planning input received at the upcoming Centennial Town Meeting and then to set direction for the planning process. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. • Gary Prazak, Chairman Linda McCracken-Hunt, Secretary � • November 19, 1986 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Mark W. Grimes, Director of Planning and Development SUBJECT: Set Date for Informal Public Hearing on Conditional Use Permit for Operation of Rental Business at 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue (Forman-ford Paint Building) The owner of the Forman-Ford Paint Building, 1200 Mendelssohn Avenue Limited Partnership, has requested a Conditional Use Permit in order to allow the building to be used by U-Haul Company of Minnesota, Inc. The plan is to use a portion of the buiiding for over-the-counter rental of equipment (tools, supplies, trucks, trailers, etc.). However, the majority of the building would be used for the distribution of U-Haul equipment to other U-Haul operators in their marketing area. This would include the inside and outside storage and repair of rental items. Repair and maintenance would include work on trucks, trailers and motor homes. Office space would also be provided in the building. A Conditional Use Permit is necessary for this operation in an Industrial Zoning District. This operation qualifies for a Conditional Use Permit under three categories found in Section 7.03. They are: • 1. Drive-in retail establishment (retail rental operation) 2. Outdoor sales including motor vehicle and equipment rental 3. Auto and truck repair The staff suggests an informal public hearing be held on December 8, 1986. � November 19, 1986 � T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Alda Wilkinson, City Planner SUBJECT: Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit - Heliport in a Business and Professional Offices Zoning District - KARE TV 11 - 8811 Olson Memorial Highway Background On May 22, 1984 the City of Golden Valley received from KARE TV 11, known at that time as WTCN TV 11, a request for an amendment to the City of Golden Valley Zoning Code to make provision for heliports in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District. At that time, K,4RE had recently purchased a helicopter and was already operating the helicopter from a landing site located on General Mills property directly to the south of the KARE TV site at 8811 Olson Memorial Highway. In response to the request from KARE, the Golden Valley City Council on November 20, 1984 adopted an amendment to the Zoning Code providing for heliports as a conditional use in the Commercial , Business and Professional Offices, Light Industrial , Industrial and Institutional Zoning Districts. � During the interim two-year period from the time of passage of the Zoning Code amendment providing for heliports to the present, KARE TV 11 has continued to utilize the General Mills property adjacent to the KARE location as a heliport site. KARE use of the General Mills property was based on an informal arrange- ment which allowed landing of the helicopter on General Mills property for the present, but did not guarantee availability of the property for a specific time period into the future and did not allow installation of improvements on the property. As a result of pressure from the City to make application for the required Conditional Use Permit, KARE reviewed possibilities for placement of the heliport on KARE property. Alternative locations on the KARE site had the disadvantages of either locating the heliport closer to the single-family residential develop- ment to the west or displacing needed parking space. Therefore, KARE approached General Mills to obtain formal permission for utilization of the General Mills location. Attached is a copy of a license agreement recently concluded between General Mills and KARE TV which provides for KARE use of a 50-foot strip of General Mills property adjacent to the KARE site and further provides for KARE installation of paving and fencing. The agreement perpetuates for at least three years into the future KARE use of the helicopter landing location already in use for the last two and a half�years. There will be no change from the current location of the helicopter landing site. Subsequent to General Mills granting of the license for use of the General Mills � property, KARE submitted an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a heli- port. Both the KARE property and the General Mills property are zoned Business and Professional Offices. A heliport is allowed as a conditional use in the Business and Professional Offices Zoning District under the November 1984 amend- ment to the Zoning Code. ' Golden Valley Planning Commission November 19, 1986 Page 2 � At the time of ado tion of the Zonin Code amendment for heli orts the Cit P 9 P • Y Council directed that a list of additional guidelines for review of heliport proposals be included in the City Zoning Code Administrative Manual. This action was in accordance with a recommendation from the Planning Commission for addi- tional guidelines for heliport review. Therefore, a Conditional Use Permit application for a heliport is subject not only to review in reference to the ten findings listed in the Conditional Use Section of the Zoning Code, but also to review under the additional guidelines for conditional use permits for heliports listed in the Administrative Manual . Guidelines for Heliports The list of additional guidelines for review of Conditional Use Permit applica- tions for heliports, which is included in the Zoning Code Administrative Manual , is attached. Also attached is a letter from KARE TV 11 which addresses each of the eleven guidelines. Following is a review of the KARE heliport proposal with reference to each item listed in the guidelines: 1. Documentation of approvals required by other agencies including but not limited to the Federal Aviation Administration, Minnesota Depart- ment of Transportation and Metropolitan Airports Commission. Attached are copies of required reviews and approvals submitted with the KARE Conditional Use Permit application. Approvals include a license issued by the � State of Minnesota Department of Transportation and a November 6, 1986 letter from the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) stating that MAC has no objection to the heliport location. A June 7, 1985 review letter from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) specifies conditions for heliport operation which are incor- porated into the proposed heliport design. The proposed site plan indicates installation of a bituminous paved landing pad in accordance with FAA design standards and installation of a fence to satisfy FAA requirement of "a non- obstructing safety barrier". Required FAA improvements and adjustments not shown on the site plan submitted with the CUP application include installation of a wind indicator, incorporation of fire protection as required, and removal of two light standards. The FAA review specifies removal of two trees and two light standards. The trees have been removed, but removal of the two southerly light standards in the KARE parking lot has not been accomplished. 2. Documentation of liability insurance secured by the applicant for the heliport. Attached with the letter from KARE is a certificate of liability insurance for the heliport directed to the City of Golden Ualley. As a certificate holder, the City of Golden Valley would be notified of any reduction or termination of insurance coverage. 3. Provision of a safety barrier around helicopter operational areas. The barrier may take the form of a fence, wall , or a hedge. Any barrier used should be high enough to present a positive deterrent to � persons inadvertently entering an operational area and yet low enough to be nonhazardous to helicopter operations. � " Golden Valley Planning Commission November 19, 1986 Page 3 � The proposed site plan for the heliport indicates installation of a 30 inch fence around the heliport site. The height is minimal in order to avoid hazard to the helicopter on approach and take off. On the other hand, the fence serves to define the heliport site and is of sufficient height to act as a deterrent to persons entering the heliport area. 4. Fire protection, dependent upon the size and number of helicopters to be accommodated, the number of occupants, and the fuel load of the helicopter. The letter from KARE identifies the type of fire extinguisher required and provided at the heliport site. 5. Height restrictions: Minimum altitude of 300 feet to be maintained above ground at the heliport site except for take off and landing. The letter from KARE states that the helicopter will not fly under 300 feet except for take off and landing. 6. Landing and take off patterns, frequency and hours of operation. The application from KARE indicates landing and take off directly to and from the east over the Brookview Golf Course. This take off and landing pattern is noted both on the site plan and on a marked aerial photograph which will be available on display at the November 24, 1986 Planning Commission meeting. This proposed . pattern is within the broader approach/departure route limitations specified in the FAA review letter, which allows approach and departure to �he east and south. The letter from KARE stipulates that take off and landing will occur only during daylight hours and not prior to 8:00 A.M. This stipulation is in conformance with the FAA prohibition, stated in the FAA review letter, against night operations without installation of required lighting and beacon. Limitation to daylight hours after 8:00 A.M. further serves to eliminate any possibility of nighttime noise disturbance of residential neighborhoods. 7. Inclusion of maintenance facilities or fuel 5torage at the heliport site. The KARE letter stipulates that there will be no maintenance or fuel storage facilities at the proposed heliport site. 8. Limitations on number of users and on number of helicopters stored at the heliport site. The KARE letter stipulates that the heliport will be used by only one helicopter. Planning staff feels that additional limitation on users is not necessary in this case. 9. Proximity to residential areas. The KARE and General Mills properties abut single-family residential development on the west. The distance from the helicopter landing site to the nearest resi- � dence is over 300 feet. Visibility of the heliport from the neighboring single- family residences is minimized by intervening tree cover and berming. Golden Valley Planning Commission November 19, 1986 Page 4 . 10. Type of equipment and documentation of noise levels generated by equipment. The KARE letter accompanying the Conditional Use Permit application documents noise levels in terms of decibels at specified distances from the helicopter. The type and size of the helicopter owned by KARE are such that noise generation is at the low end of the range among helicopters. Noise, as well as visibility, is min�mized for adjacent residential development by intervening berming and trees. 11. Placement of a time limit on the Conditional Use Permit providing an opportunity for review of the operation and revision of conditions at the time of renewal after a specified trial period of time. Planning staff does not feel that a trial period is necessary in the case of this heliport due to the fact that the helicopter has already been operating at the proposed site for a period of two and a half years. Planning staff further feels that it is unnecessary to limit the Conditional Use Permit to the three-year period of the license agreement granted by General Mills for the property. Any alteration of the approved site plan cited in the permit automatically requires an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit and reconsideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Findings for Conditional Use Permits � Section 20.03 of the City Zoning Ordinance provides that in considering a Condi- tional Use Permit application, the Planning Commission shall make findings and recommendations to the City Council on ten items, which need not be given equal weight in the consideration. Examination of the proposed KARE heliport in view of each of the ten items follows: 1. Demonstrated need for the proposed use. Planning staff concurs with the contention of KARE representatives that helicopter availability is essential to competitive television news coverage. 2. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan of the City. The Comprehensive Land Use Map in the adopted City of Golden Valley Comprehensive Plan designates long-term land use as Business and Professional Offices for the entire area west of General Mills Boulevard between Highway 55 and Betty Crocker Drive. Heliport usage is a conditional use compatible with office use and is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. 3. Effect upon property values in the neighboring area. Surrounding land uses include the Brookview Golf Course to the east, vacant General Mills property zoned Business and Professional Offices to the south, and single- family residential development to the west. The heliport site is on General Mills property, which gives General Mills control over continuation of the use and , assures compatibility with future use of the General Mills property. As noted above, the heliport is screened from the residential land use to the west by trees and berming. Planning staff does not believe that the heliport use would have a negative impact on value of surrounding property. Golden Valley Planning Commission NovembQr 19, 1986 • Page 5 4. Effect of any anticipated traffic generation upon the current traffic flow and congestion in the area. " The proposed heliport use does not result in traffic generation. 5. Effect of any increases in population and density upon surrounding land uses. There will be no increases in population and density resulting from the proposed heliport use. 6. Increase in noise levels to be caused by the proposed use. As noted above, helicopter noise level is not expected to create a problem. The type and size of the helicopter are such that noise generation is on the low end of the range for helicopters. The only residential development is to the west screened by trees and berming, and helicopter operations will be limited to day- light after 8:00 A.M. , thus eliminating any nighttime disturbance of surrounding residential development. Approach and landing will be to and from the east over the goif course and not over residential areas. 7. Any odors, dust, smoke, gas, or vibration to be caused by the proposed use. � There will be no odors, dust, smoke or gas caused by the proposed use. Any vibration resulting from the helicopter will not affect property as far away as the single-family residential development to the west of the heliport site. 8. Any increase in flies, rats, or other animals or vermin in the area to be caused by the proposed use. The proposed heliport use will not result in any increase in flies, rats, or other animals or vermin in the area. 9. Visual appearance of any proposed structure or use. The only structure at the heliport site will consist of low fencing to define the area. The use will not result in negative visual impact on surrounding property. 10. Any other effect upon the general public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents. The only other possibie effect on community welfare is potential for public safety benefits afforded by availability of a helicopter within the community. Recommendation Review of the proposed KARE TV 11 heliport in view of the ten factors for examin- ation of a Conditional Use Permit request and under the additional guidelines for • review of a Conditional Use Permit application for a heliport indicates a favorable recommendation. Staff suggests that the Planning Commission recor�nend City Council approval of the Conditional Use Permit requested by KARE TV 11 for a heliport on General Mills property to the south of the KARE location at 8811 Olson Memorial Highway, subject to the following conditions: Golden Valley Planning Commission November 19, 1986 Page 6 � l. Heliport improvements shall conform to the Site Plan prepared by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Rydeen, Inc. , dated October 30, 1986. 2. Installation of required improvements shall be completed by May 15, 1987. 3. The two southerly light standards in the KARE parking lot shall be removed in accordance with direction in the June 7, 1985 Federal Aviation Administration review of the heliport proposal. 4. A non-obstructing wind indicator shall be maintained adjacent to the take off/landing area. b. A 100 pound minimum capability of dry chemical in containers in accordance with NFPA National Fire Code standards shall be located at the heliport site. 6. There shall be no fuel storage or maintenance facilities at the heliport site. 7. The helicopter approach/departure pattern shall conform to the marked aerial photograph prepared by Armstrong, Torseth, Skold and Rydeen, Inc. 8. Helicopter operations shall be limited to daylight hours no earlier than � 8:00 A.M. 9. A minimum altitude of 300 feet shall be maintained except for take off and landing. 10. Usage of the heliport shall be limited to one helicopter. 11. Failure to comply with one or more of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. Attachments: 1. Site Location Map 2. Site Plan (Enclosed separate�ly) 3. Additional Guidelines for Review of Conditional Use Permit Applications for Heliports 4. October 31, 1986 Letter from KARE 5. State of Minnesota Departmen't of Transportation License 6. June 7, 1985 Letter from Fe eral Aviation Administration 7. October 31, 1986 Letter fro KARE to Metropolitan Airports Commission 8. 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Documentation of approvals required by other agencies including but not _ limited to the Federal Aviation Administ�ation, Minnesota Department of Transportation and Metropolitan Airports Commission. ■ 2. Documentation af liability insurance secured by the applicant for the � heliport. � 3. Provision of a safety barrier around helicopter operational areas. The — barrier may take the form of a fence, wall , or a hedge. Any barrier used should be high enough to present a positive deterrant to persons inadver- ' tently entering an operational area and yet low enough to be nonhazardous _ to helicopter operations. See Minnesota Code of Agency Rules (14MCAR) 1 .3001 - 1.3029 available upon request at the Planning Department. • 4. Fire protection, dependent upon the size and number of helicopters to be — accommodated, the number of occupants, and the fuel load of the helicopter. � (For details see F.A.A. Advisory Circular AC 150/5390-16 pp44-3.) — 5. Height restrictions: Minimum altitude of 300 feet to be maintained above � ground at the heliport site except for take off and landing. a 6. Landing and take off patterns, frequency and hours of operation. � , • 7. Inclusion of maintenance facilities or fuel storage at the helipo�t site. � 8. Limitations on number of users and on number of helicopters stored at the _ heliport site. � 9. Proximity to residential areas. ' 10. Type of equipment and documentation of noise levels generated by equipment. � 11. Placement of a time limit on the Conditional Use Permit providing an oppor- � tunity for review of the operation and revision of conditions at the time of renewal after a specified tri�l period of time. i � a � � i � � . .. y . ,T 8811 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY,MINNEAPOLIS,MINNESOTA 55427 (612)546-1111 • October 31 , 1986 Ms. Alda Peikert City of Golden Valley Civic Center 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Ya11ey, Minnesota 55427 Dear Ms. Peikert: Dick Modig has asked that I respond to your letter regarding the additional guidelines for review of the Conditional Use Permit Application for heliports, which we are requesting from the City of Golden Valley. 1. I am enclosing documentation of approval from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The approval from the Metropolitan Airport Commission will be received after they have reviewed the map outlining approach and ]anding patterns. This map has been sent to them for their approval (see letter of transmittal ). 2. Enclosed is a Certificate of Insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance � Company documenting the liability insurance carried by Gannett. 3. The enclosed map shows the location of the landing pad and surrounding fence. 4. F.A.A. Advisory Circular, AC150/5390-1B state that heliport category H-1 requires a dry chemical extinguisher of 100� be at the site. (See page 69. ) 5. At no time will it be necessary for the helicopter to maintain an altitude of less then 300 feet other than during takeoff and landing. 6. Landing and takeoff will be during daylight hours only, but not � prior to 8:00 A.M. Landing and takeoff patterns as shown on the enclosed map. 7. There are not maintenance or fuel storage facilities at the heliport site. 8. Only one helicopter to use the site. 9. See enclosed map. � , i�Il GAMIETT � . . . page 2 • Ms. Alda Peikert � 10. Noise levels of helicopter as recorded on an RCA calibrated sound }evel meter: Distance Noise Level 25 feet 105 db 200 feet 90 db 3a0 feet 80 db 11. We have received a three year lease from General Mills on the land where the heliport will be located, therefore, a three year time limit on the Conditional Use Permit is desirable. Sincerely, 2� T erve� L. Jensen Assistant Business Manager MJ/aj . Enc. cc: Richard Modig � ! �� ' � ��,� � ' ��HNE"SpT � q'�,� � �.::;�� yrOF TFtPe� �'�..r��C>�1.-��.: �'��, a�� :��tRT (Not for Publ ic Use) . • KARF HELIPORT bar oeen inipected ar+d epproued by the Depwtment of?}anaportatioa License Number 65 24 . a , � �.. `; �' Expiration Date- J u 1 v 1 1 , 19�37 . rt'�_a y y�� .��fn;�a•`.'�' .�i? ��.r...r' � .'�..' �'`Ji fi :�r" .� ' ..ifa �«'.,- � .,. '%�� :�:�,��...�:_..�ss�t� ;'� _''f yar'"`:•.,;� , t s�'.'�.�;�: 'K''.V�.' >-- '-�a.-.;�t ��-y;,�y-3.:��'��.F:��.`'''��Z� y., v V .�� 8 ;� R";�"��.��;.-'#� Assistant Commissioner—Aeron�utics 1 i.��'�:��Y;Fa:`. �<�:r.� . .�.�,''�:'X'i'x.'^.4_'5r'':: �si�3:�� - '�'y,;?'�r.;._```--�S �4i � . -.�i=�;:�±5 •'��.:lG+ti;�--:�_ �.��-�-�.�.-.r.F'R��i � �� Mn/nOT 8001 , �_� �v � USDePartment Airports District Office ot Tronsportat�or► 6301 - 34th Avenue South Federol Aviotion Minneapolie, Z'Q1 55450 Administration Juae 7, 1985 M=. Maa E. Messmer, Chief Pilot '- WTCN - TV 441 Boone Avenu�°55427 Golden Valley, WTCN Heliport Golden Valley, � Airspace Case No. 85-AGL-1430-NRA Dear Mr. `�essmer: �� a rivate�-use The Federal Aviation Administration hment of cWT�aHeliportuticpl� etu p to determine the effect of the establia �nnesota (latitude 44 59 -02 , heliport, located in Golden Valley, longitude 930_23�_24��), on the safe aad efficient utilization of the nav- • airczaf t. igable airspace by �,e �aoe no ob- which included an on-eite inspection, Based on that study, conditions are met: jection to the proposal provided the followin8 _ arture route helicopter operations are con- 1� p11 approach/dep o 200° usiast the touch- du�edaanBSntheecenter of a compass Srose. do p � area ie approPriately mazked. - 2, The takeoff/landing • . 3. A non-obstructing wind indicator is maintained ad�acent to the � takeoff/landing area. , 4. Removal of two light stanesedobs�tructia s aregwithia 60 tor200 • to 40 feet in height. � : feet of tbis proposed helipert• , We recommend: ,� No ni ht helicopter operations are co�d�ii ht d aad a beliport 1. 8 ; off niification beaconwis inst lled Z are 8 ide 2. IInauthozized pezsoas be 1eico8terdflight operations by u e of of f/lan d in g a r e a d u r i n g h e l p ; a non-obBtructing safety barrier. � � , 2 � 3. Fire protection be codes/FAA A��BO p1Opided ia accordaace vith local fire Guide." � �ircular 150/5390-18, "Heliport Design This Advisory Circular may be obtained free of charge from the Department of Traneportation, Publications Section TAD-433.1, Washington, DC 20590. , 4• The proponeat reference FAA pdv�sory Circular 150/5390-1g establishing aa acceptable level of safeCp for helicopter pn erations at this helistop/helipori. 1'hie determination doee not mean FAA a cal development involved in the PprOVal or dieapproval of the phyai- respect to the safe and efficient nse of sirs ace b 8 determination with spect to the eafety of persoas aad p y 8ircraft and with re_ property on the ground. In meking thie determination, the FAA effect the proposal would have on exis ing or plan ed traffic e8 t S8 the neighboring si rporte, the effects it Would have cn the existin structure and P erns of the safety of pzO�ected programs of the FAA, the effecte it s�ould8haveaon eaisting or persone and property on the grouad, and the effects that ural ob,jecta wi hin the af ect d�a ea w�uld ha eith the FAA ) and known aat- on the airport proposal. The FAA cannot prevent the constsuction of structures near an The airport environe can onl � zonin Y be protected through such means as 1oca1 g ordinances or acquisitivns of property rights. This dete�inatioa expirea in eighteen (18 of this letter unlese otherwise extended, revi ed,d termiaatedf or thhe date ect constructed before that date. _ e proj- F_.nr7nga� ig F� F�_r�n SQ n— after completion of the � S fer IO��Td LfQODi��► L_ Project F rz+oeee. Wit�in 3C1 dava can be accomplished b y°u are requized to notify the FAA. This office. Y returntng the completed FAA Form SO10-S to our If you have any questions or desire assiatance of any kind, lease u8. Our Lelephone number ia (612) 725-3346. P contact Sincerely, �� 9 , . ,�z�> Oren R. Burc ardt • Airporta Engineer Enclosure • ' . . w.4.�.,.4,R.. - �,..s�.�.. r�s,n�-� - ---- °, 8611 OLSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY,MINNEAPOLIS,MINNFSOTA 55427 (612)546-1111 • October 3l , 1986 Mr. Jeff Hamiel Executive Director Metropolitan Airport Commission 6040 28th Avenue South Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450 Dear Mr. Hamiel : KARE Television is submitting for your approval , a map outlining the location of a heliport at our stations address of 8811 Olson Memorial Highway in Golden Valley. This map also shows the landing patterns for the helicopter. This heliport is to be far the sole use of KARE's helicopter and there will be only one helicopter using this pad. As you will see by the enclosed map, we are meeting the F.A.A. requirements as to the size of the pad and the location of the protective fence around the pad. • We are making application to the City of Golden Valley for a Conditional Use Permit to construct the heliport. These plans are presently being reviewed by the City Planner of Golden Valley and scheduled to come before the City Council on November 24, 1986. We wou]d appreciate your reviewal and look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Any questions you might have regarding this approval , should be directed to Mr. Richard Modig, Vice President and Business Manager of KARE. Thank you. Sincerely, �� er e4 n L. Je sen Assistant Business Manager MJ/aj ' Enc. cc: Alda Peikert, City Planner Paul Snyder, Armstrong, Torseth, Skold & Rydeen Richard Modig � Lr-�� lb_ J� G�M1ETf •. . , ' Certificate of Insurance TMiS CEFITIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATIDN ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGMTS UPpN YOU TNE CERTIFICATE NOLOER.TNIS CERTIi1CATE IS NOT AN INSURANCE POLIC�AND DOES NOT AMEND.EXTEND.OR ALTER TNE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY TME oOLICiES LISTED BELOW. �his is to Certify that s LIBERTY �Gannett co. , Inc. -1 Name and MUTUAL KARE-TV --� oddress of . 8811 Olson Memorial Hwy. Insured. ��.��,"�S;w�:`►�'�..�;. LMinneapolis, MN 55427 is,at the issue date of this cenificate,insured by Ihe Compam•under the policy(ies)I�ted below•.•The insuranc�afforded by the listcd policy(ies)is sublect to all their terms,excluaions and conditions and ix not altered b�•an� requirement,tertn or condition of any contract or other document with respect to which.this cenificate may be iscued. TYPE OF POLIC'1' CERT.EXP.DATE POLICY NUMBER LlMITS OF LIABILITY COVERAGE APFORDED UNDER W.C. COV.B , I WORKERS� LAN�OF THE fOLLOWING STATES: BOOILY IWURY BY ACCIDENT S Ee..aC�IDENT � COMPENSATION BODIIY INJURY BY DISEASE � S EA.PERSON ' BODILY INJURY BY DISEASE ' S POLICY LIMIT � Li F�RMMPREHENSIVE Continuous _ BODILY INJtJRY QROPERTY DAMAGf �SCHFDULEFORM until RG1�681-004075�33 EACH EACM terminated $ OCCURRENCE $ OCCURRENCE . PRODUCTSCOM- p= reduced ;� ❑PLETED OPERATIONS $ AGGREGATE $ AGGREGATE ;� O W� Z m INDEPENDENT CON- COMBINED S►NGLE LIMIT �TRACTORS'CONTRAC- - • �. TORS PROTECTIVE BODtIY IW URY AND PROPERTY DAAAAGE �}{� CONTRACTUAL $ 1�OOD�OOO EACH OCCURRENCE U UABIIITY $ 1�OOO�OOO AGGREGATE ❑ O� �OWNED $ EACN ACCIDENT-SINGLE LIMIT-B.I.AND P.D.COMBINED J �NON-OWNED Q Q $ EACH PERSON �HIRED EACN ACCIDENT EACH ACCIDENT '� $ OR OCCURRENCE $ OR OCCURRENCf � W _ H � LOCATION(S)Of OPERATIONS Q JOB#r(�f Applicabk) DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS: Helio ort at TV Station Location •NOTE:Yw w��l NOT be nmifi�ad o�nuellr ef the ceminua�ian of this corera0e.Yw.n71 he rorifiad H fhi�corerope b�enninated er reduc�d. NOTICE OF CANCELLATION: THE COMPANY WILL NOT TERMINATE OR REDUCE THE INSURANCE AFFORDED UNDER THE ABOVE POLICIES UNLESS DAYS NOTICE OF SUCH TERMINATION OR REDUCTION HAS BEEN MAILED TO: . r City of Golden Valley , � � � �i i ��;y CERTIF�CATE A TIiOKIZED REaRESENTATIVE IiOIDER� 10/27/86 clg Pittsburgh, PA DATf ISSUED OfPICE L J Thi�ceniFicote is execwed by IIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANT os re�pecrs wch ieuwor+ce es is a}forded by Thot Compony,i+n e�ecured by IIBERTY MUTUAI FIRE INSURANCE COr.�PAN7 os �espeefs wch inwraae oi b afforded by Thw Campanr h e smwee!by IIBERTY INSURANCE CORiORF,TION as reapem wch inwrance m is affo.ded by TMr Compony. = �u a� • SG�i�n�i Pc�c� . � � • �? �� • ' AC� �.; � � ETRGPOLITAPJ A�RPQRTS COIIRf�� IS�ION ,""�`�r P. O. BOX 11700 • TWIN CITY AIRPORT • MINNESOIA 55111 '' � OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR • PHONE(812)T28-1892 . ro November 6, 1986 ��4,,��' � 1gg6 N�� 1� Mr. William Koynes City Administrator 7800 Golden Valley Rd. Golden Va11ey, MN 55427 RE: KARE Channel 11 Heliport Dear Mr. Koynes: It has come to our attention that KARE - Channel 11, is in the process of establishing a private use heliport •adjacent to the TV station in Golden Yalley. We do understand that the site has been evaluated and approved by , the Federal Aviation Administration, and has also been issued a Heliport License by Mn/DOT. Furthermore, it is understood that all takeoff and landings will occur over unpopulated areas. Given that the heliport site is located beyond the five nautical mile Airport Control Zone for the Crystal Airport, the Metropolitan Airports Commission has no objection to this location. If you need further information regarding this matter, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely yours, t�� i, '�� Nigel D, Finney Director of Airport Development /kp cc: Tim Anderson, MAC Max Mezmer, - Sky 11 � � OFFICE LOCATION-6040 281h AVE. SO.-WEST TERMINAL AREA-MINNEAPOLIS-SAINT PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT . ' • ��i., LICENSE ACREEl�NT • /1C1tEElgNT oade thi• �o� day of �c:-ie Zf�(� . 1986. Dy aad Dstween GENERAI. MILLS� INC.. a Delavare eorparation ('Ltcewos'). aad GANt�IE1T CORPOBATION ('Licenoee'). V I ? N E S S E 4 H: WHEREAS� Lieeasor is the o�saer of certain property located in the . City of Golden Valley� llinneoota� • portion thereof vhieh is located as outlined !a red on the attached Fshibit ♦ vhich ic asde a part bereof ('Property'j; aad • HHE1tEAS. Lieen�ee ic eurrently using the Property for Lhe operation and parking of a helieopter; aad itBEREAS. Liceasor !e villiag to graat Ilcensee a license ('I.iceace') to allov Lieeacee to operate and park a belieoptnz upoa the Property natil •uch time as this License is terminrted; � NDk. 27�REFORE. in eoasideratioa of the mutual promicec hezein � i contained. the partiee agree as follovs: � i1. GRAA? OF LSCEFSE; DESCRIPTI01� OF PROPERTY. Ilceneor bereby grants to Liceacee, sub�eet to the Lerms anE coaditioas hereia� a Liceaee to enter upon� operaie and park oae (1) beli- copter s� currently being uoed foz the bueiaeoc of Liceacee upon the Property deoeriDed ia Exhibit A herein. ._.._ -•— -� - • .. 2. LL:ITATI�h TO DESCRIBED PURPOSES. The Propercy covered py this Licenee mey be used by Lieencee. its ageate and employees� colely for operation and parking of one (1) helieopter aad incidental purposes related thereto. . � 3. TERH OF LICENSE. �+rovided Licenaee ohall De in full eompliaace hereunder. thic . Licence shall beceme effective oa the daie Aereof aad �Eall eoatinue for thrae (3) yearc from such d�te. 4. BAYHENT. � ttmultaneously with the exeeution of thie Lieea�e, Lieenree ehall *ay the sum of One Dollaz (�1.00) ac full concideration for the Liceace � -1- � ' � . .�.� herein �raated. receipt and suffieieacy vbereof i� hereby aekaorladged ep � Licensor. S. ADDITIONAL �SpROVEl�ITPS. Licaruee •Lali be permitt�d,to pave aad/or ieoce all or a poztioa of the propart� providad any •ueh p�via� oz feacia� �hall be �eceptable in appeazance to I.icea�os. Lleenree aLall not be peraitted to �alce any other improvements to� inclndiag. vithout limitatioa� any struetural iaprovmeato on the Psopesty� or pl�ce os •LOre upon or undezground aay �dditional ssterial or equipment oa sDe 8ropert�. Dpoa the end of tbe te� of this Licence or any e:teneion trereof or upon any otbez termination of thia Licea�e ac pzovided hereia� ISceaoos •hall have the optioa io require I.iceasee, at its cosL and e:peaoe, to remove any improvemeats coaetructed on the Property aad ihe restoration of the Property to the �ame coaditioa ac of the date of thi� Licenee. 6. ASSIGt�MEbT. It is exprecsly agreed that Lieencee shall not have tbe right to assign itc right6 under this Liceaee except oa the pzior vritten eoaceat of � Lieeneor vhich coasent mey be arbitrarily withheld. /la aesigament shall include tbe sale, bq �soek or otherviee, ot other treasfer of Liceasee Lo any � Iother eatity. T. 80LD SARI�II.ESS. 1lceasee agrees to fully indemaify and hold I.icensor harmlesc from 1 ' any and all damages� elaims� losees. coats. expenses, causee of action and suite� vheiher at lav or in equity. vhich �ay arise ia eoaaectioa vith Ilcensee'e uee� iaeluding all use Dy 1t� employees or ageats. vhethez herein authorizeL or not. of tde Propertq. In addition to she fozegoing� Licensee �hall maintaia publie liability inQUrance eoverage with secpect to it� uie �nd occupation of the Psoperty for coverage of aot lees tLan One lSillion aad � Iio/100 Dollarr ($1.000.000.00) for injury or death aad not lea� than One !lillion sad No/100 Dollaz� (S1,OOO.OD0.00) for darrage to iDe Psoperty. Llcenaee �hall include Licea�or se sa additioaal insured undes such poliey� aad shall provide Lieea�or. upoa the execution of thi� Lleease. vith a certifieate or other �ecepta�le evidence that such ineuranee is in effeet. • _z_ � �r- . a I 8. DELIVERY OF NO?ICES. • tiottee� sequired Eesein �tull be deemed delivered to each pasty if ■ailed or delivered to: Licenrar: Geaeral MI11�. Inc. 9200 Yeysata Soulevazd Miaaeapolio, litnneeota SS426 attention: 8uildiag Services DeparC�ent I.iceacee: Gaanett Cozporatioa 441 Boone Avenue NortD Golden Valley, liinneaota 55627 9. ENTIRE AGREEMEtT!' OF THE PARTIES. • lhis I.icease emDodie� tbe eatire understanding of Lhe paztiec and there aze ao further or other agreemeats or understaadiagc, vritten or oral, ia effect between the parties zelating to the subjeet matter Lereof. This inetr�eat may be amended or modified oaly Dy vriiiea agreement of the paztiec Lereto. It ic ezpre�sly understood Lhat upoa the full ezecuiioo of the Liceace� that eeztain Licease �greement dated Febzuary 27� 1984, eatered iato betweea the pariiec hereto chall be zeadered null and void and of no further force or effect. . 10. LICENSEE HAS NO IN?ERES? OR ESTA2E. Liceasee agrees that it does not snd shall not elaim aL any time any iateresi or eatate of any ktad oz exteai vhatcoevez in LAe Property, by viztue of thio Lieense oz itc oecupaney or use 6ereuader. 11. ?ERlfINAT'IOF. Ia the event LicenBee �ball fail to eomplq vith aay of the ierms �nd conditions of� tAis Lieeaoe, including. vithouc limitation, the f4ilure to uee the Property a� provided in Section 2 herein aad the failure to conattuct improvementc. if any� in accordaace vith Sectioa 5 herein� 1lcensor chall have the option to termtnate this Licease upon giving Liceacee a �tristen notice of termination aos le�s thaa five (S) days prior to Lhe date of sueh � termiaatioa. In additioa to tbe foregoing. in the event Liceaaee shall aot secure or comply viih any gover�ental or othez regulaiiona segarding Lhe opezaiioa oz we of a helicoptez. including but not limited to, a licen�e Lo operste os psrk a helieoptez on the Yroperty. Licencor �hall have tbe option to termioate this Licen�e ac above provided. Furthermore. in the event • 1Seeacos shall be �oincd in �ny litigatioa or similar action segarding the operation or parkiag of • helieopter on the Property� Ileensor shall have the option to terminate tAis License ae aDove psovided. -3- . •, � � � � 12. SENER EASEMENT. Lieen�ee acknowledges herein that a poziioa of a ten (10) foot �ever easement exiets along tbe northesly boundarp of the Property ae deeignated on Exhibit A hereia. Licensee agrees hesein Lhat Ilcensee'c uee of ihe Propesty purouant Lo this License includiag� vithout limitation, anq improvementc to the Property ae provided in Section S herein ohall not iaterfeze with such oever easement. In the event ouch cewer eaeement shall be interfered vith due to Licensee's use and Sa the further event cuch interference eannoi be psomptly remedied by Liceneee at its expease� Licensor �hall have she option to terminate tLis I.icenee as pzovided ia Sectioa 11 herein. 13. EXTENS20N. Upon the termination of this Licen�e as provided in Seetion 3 hereia� Liceasee may extend the Le� of thi6 License upon Lhe vrittea eoaseat of Licensor whieh may be arbitrarily vithheld. In the event Licensor shall i great an extension t►ereunder such extension QDall be upon terms and coadi- • � tione aatisfactory to Llcensoz. ' IN WITNESS WHERE�F, the parties have executed this License Agree- � , ment as of the date first above vrittea. i GENERAI. HILLS, INC. ' By G �.r,r .� �,� Zcb �.,�..F '��..-, �—r v GANNETT CORPORASZON i � By � t It6 / ' �� t -4- ��:;�.:-'' - •��;GENtiiAl MILLS, INI;. SuBJECT /Ihi�L n:.,,.�- - :� �� r.�,,�. :±%'s- �'y:s=..*°.!"• y 10 I fi,REA DIMEN��O�fS (Rf'vtLF�i�i SMEET N0. ! oF ;a; ,�,•• g �/TS DATE — '° '+•• � JOB NO. ;^�?" CMKD. BY OATE c �XHIP IT 'i4� . � �` ..r , ; � , I �I , � � . Shdr�� Arfd is R�r�P�'►en� /9►'�d I . �I !O'Sri.,�Tn,f .xwe/ te;��p i � � I I � � ; _ o a � h � h � ti ' � � I � � I (A1? ( I KA RF�Chcr,n�i 11� � � , � ' • 1' _-- 50�— .,�. � � , �; h ., ; ., , ,. , , B oorc Ave n:.rE �/W ,; � � Corn�r i n ,s-E 31, . � T !iBN,R21 vy � � � scn:.=:�'= T'� M2�OM . I r 4 � � . :.� ...:, WTCN .� - � - � 441 BOONE AVENUE N�RTH, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55427 (612) 546-1111 �[� �� . �II�.. . May 18, 1984 MRY tt � ; Mr. Lloyd G. Becker CITY OF 0:.�1F� 1'�� ', • Director, Zoning & Inspections g� __�� i City of Golden Valley -— • Civic Center 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427 Dear Lloyd: Thank you for taking the time last week to explain the cities concerns regarding the use of WTCN's helicopter. As you know, we have been using leased helicopter's at the station for the last sQVeral years. However� the activity has picked up considerably over the last several weeks, partially. because we have purchased our own machine, and to a major extent, because we are in the process of installing and testing electronic gear on the ship. • You have informed us that a heliport is neither a permitted nor a conditional use for property, such as ours, which is in a professional and business �ffice zoning district. Since we would like to continue using our helicopter, we write to request the City to amend the zoning ordinance to provide for a heliport in a professional and business office zoning district. Joe Franzgrote and I will both be out of town most of next week. However, I'll look forward to discussing the matter with you the week of the 28th. Sincerely, ~ •r C,, / � Richard A. Modtg ' Vice President, BuSiness Manager RM/av cc: Joe Franzgrote . , ��U y� GAMIET� ..�_v.,..r�„ l��1�1mlr MYI '