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GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
March 23, 1981
(Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road)
7:30 p.m.
A G E N D A
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I . Approval of Minutes - March 9, 1981
II . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 26-A
APPLICANT: Calvary Community Services
LOCATION: Lot 2, Block 1 , Calvary Square Addition
(7600 Golden Valley Road)
REQUEST: General Plan Approval (Phase II)
' III . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 30-A
� APPLICANT: Henry Hyatt , Technical Assistance
Corporation for Housing
LOCATION: Mendelssohn and Hillsboro Avenue
REQUEST: Concept Approval for Section $ s
Housing Project
IV. Set Date for Informal Public Heari.ng - Preiiminary Plat
APPLICANT: Harry W. Hamman
LOCATION: 6001 Glenwood Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat
V. Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning
APPLICANT: Vanman Construction Company °
LOCATION: 9201 Plymouth Avenue '
REQUEST: Change Zoning from M-1 , Multi-Dwelling
to Industriat
� VI . Annual Election of Planning Commission Officers. '
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Agenda
March 23, 1981
VII . Final Corrections to the Comprehensive Plan and Recommendation to
the City Council .
VIII . Final Review and Recommendations of Revisions to the P.U.D. Ordinance.
IX. Human Rights Commission Regarding:
t . Management Plan for Calvary Square Apartment;
2. Management Plan for Scattered Site Housing;
X. Report on City Council Meeting - March 17, 1981 .
XI . Report on HRA Meeting - March 10, 1981 •
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Ptanning Commission
March g, 1981
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chair-
person Eastes called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were Commissioners : Eastes , Forster, Moede, Thompson, Sehlin,
and Polachek. ,
Also present were Michael Miller, Director of Planning and Redevelopment , and
Martin Farrell , Assistant City Planner.
I . Approval of the Minutes - February 23, 1981 •
It was moved by Forster, seconded by Moede and carried unanimously to approve
the minutes of the February 23, 1981 Planning Commission meeting.
II . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat.
APPLICANT: Taco Bell , Westmont, Illinois
LOCATION: 2480 Winnetka Avenue North
• REQUEST: Approval of the Preliminary Plat of ''Teacher Addition"
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Mike Mi11er suggested setting April 13, 1981 as the date for the informal
public hearing. It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by Moede and carried
unanimously to set April 13, 1981 as the date for the informal public hearing
for the review of the preliminary plat for Taco Bell .
III . Official Public Hearing - City of Golden Valley Comprehensive Plan.
Chairperson Eastes briefed the audience on the history of the Comprehensive
Plan and the reasons for formulating a Comprehensive Plan. She then described
how the plan was written utilizing subcommittees for each section.
Michaet Miller then went through every section of the Plan, highlighting the
major goals, objectives and policies.
Chairperson Eastes opened the official Public Hearing. The format for Citizen
input was established on a section by section basis. The following comments,
suggestions, questions and statements were made in the following sections :
LAND USE:
Joe Kuns, 1610 Constance Drive, expressed concern about protecting residential
areas and preserving their residential character. He also asked how permanent
recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan were.
� Commissioner Sehlin stated that the zoning ordinance, as well as the Comprehen-
sive Ptan serve to protect residential neighborhoods.
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� Glenn Brown, 611 Sumter ,Avenue, asked who paid the taxes for subsidized
housing projects.
Commissioner Thompson stated that the developer woutd pay the taxes on the
property.
Paul Sauser, 7105 Green Valley Road, questioned the use of General Mitls
Research property and the use of the HRA' s power of Eminent Domain. Commissioner
Thompson stated that the HRA does not have the power of Eminent Domain over
open space and that General Mills would be allowed to build any allowable use
under the current Industrial zoning district. He also stated that schools were
zoned Institutional and any development of a vacant school would require a
rezoning if the use did not conform to the institutional zoning regulations.
Commissioner Moede addressed Mr. Kuns question and stated that multiple
dwelling units would be necessary in the future in order to house existing
Golden Valley residents.
Mike Hobbs, 7340 Half Moon Drive, questioned the future use of the vacant
acreage behind the Valle D'or P.U.D. Mike Miller stated that the City has
acquired this site and that it woutd remain as a natural open space area.
• Bob Blau, 6530 Western Avenue, questioned the allowabte uses within the Indus-
trial zoning district and if traffic studies are ever required for industrial
developments. Thompson answered that the Planning Commission often requires
traffic studies when necessary.
Bill Reese, Reese Greenhouse, asked why the City would not consider developing
the General Mills Research area but they have a proposal to acquire his
property?
Chuck Burmeister, 6505 Glenwood Avenue, asked how the Comprehensive Plan could
be changed?
Chair Eastes stated that citizen input for future changes was the main reason
for holding tonight 's public hearing,
Cliff Shakestad, 6420 Golden Valley Road, questioned when P.U.D. 's were used
and he would like to see them used whenever possible.
Harry Oswald, 8405 Wesley, stated he would like to see housing available for
elderly in Golden Valley in the form of multiple dwellings.
Bill Fiederstien, 5929 St. Croix, asked that Covenant Manor correspond with its
present use on the Camprehensive Plan map.
Sam Bruegaski , Feldmons Meat Market , asked when he would be relocated.
• Commissioner Thompson suggested that he attend future Valley Square Commission
meetings.
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HOUSING:
Mr. Kunz suggested that the Housing Goal for Golden Valley not contain the
recommendation for subsidized housing.
Paul Sauser said the zoning ordinance should better protect the home owner
against neighbors who use their yards for outside storage.
Chair Eastes said she would review his request.
Elmer Shundt, 7612 Plymouth Avenue, agreed that outside storage should not
be allowed in residential areas.
Cliff Smith, 2651 Kyle, expressed concern about vandalism and requested more
lighting in residential neighborhoods.
Hugh Maynard, 1416 Angeto Drive, stated he was in favor of subsidized housing.
Kenneth Walker, 1436 Unity Avenue, requested that the City impose stronger
building material requirements over and above the State Building Code.
Commissioner Moede suggested that the Planning Commission further review
� the Land Use Regulation section in the Housing Chapter.
Chuck Burmeister stated he felt commercial and industrial interests within
the City should not receive preferential treatment over the residents.
TRANSPORTATION:
Larry Spears, Tennant Company, presented a position statement on the Trans-
portation section of the plan. He stated Tennant Company was concerned about
access to and from both T.H. 55 and T..H. 100..
John Richter expressed concern about allowing truck traffic on Golden Valley
Roa d.
Chuck Burmeister stated that he did not feel that Western Avenue should be
a collector street.
Commissioner Sehlin stated that Western Avenue was removed as a collector
street and should not be on the map.
Sidney Robin, 921 Toledo Avenue North, said he was very concerned about
the north east quadrant of T.H. 55 and T.H. 100. Traffic circulation
through the area is poor and the Regent intersection is extremely dangerous.
SEWER:
• No comments were made.
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PARKS:
Chuck Burmeister stated he felt the City had done an excellent job on this
section. Sweeney Lake should have public access from any side but the east.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES:
Kenneth Walker, 1436 Unity, said he was concerned about school closings and
the future construction of family housing projects.
Commissioner Moede suggested that all of the outdated and incorrect information
in the Comprehensive Plan should be amended.
Chair Eastes stated that the Comprehensive Plan will be reviewed at the
March 23, 1981 Planning Commission meeting. Final additions and corrections
will be made at that time.
IU. Memo from City Council Regarding Community Communications.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Moede, and carried unanimously to ask
the City Manager to connect the quarterly newsletters currently sent out by
the Park and Recreation Department to a newsletter that contains news from all
• the City Departments.
Mike Miller stated that he would put this request into a letter form.
V. Referral from City Council to Review and Make Recommendatlon on Developing
"Zero Lot Line" Subdivision Regulations.
Mike Miller addressed his memo and stated that the City Council referred this
matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Polachek and carried unanimously to
defier action on this matter until staff provides additional background material
to the Ptanning Commission.
VI . Referral by City Council to Planning Commission for Recommendation on
Possible Change to Section 400. 15 Building Code Dealing with House Sizes
for Multiple and Single Family Dwellings.
Mike Miller stated that the City Council had referred Section 400. 15 Floor
Area Requirements for Planning Commission recommendation.
Councilmember Mary Anderson addressed the Commission. She stated that the
Metropolitan Council had done a good deal of research on floor area require-
ments. She provided material to Mike Miller for the Commission's future use.
S It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by Forster and carried unanimously �
to defer action on this matter until staff is able to provide the
appropriate information on this matter.
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VII . Report on City Council Meeting - March 3, 1981 •
Commissioner Polachek attended this meeting and reported to the Planning
Commission.
VIII . Distribution of Revised P.U.D. Ordinance.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Polachek and carried unanimously to
defer discussion on this matter until the March 23, 1981 meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 11 :30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Eastes , Chair David Thompson, Secretary
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March 18, 1981
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Set Date for Informat Public Hearing - P.U.D. 26-A.
Calvary Community Services, Inc. proponents and developers of the
200 unit senior citizen complex iocated at the intersection of
Rhode Island Avenue and Golden Valley Road, wish to proceed with
the second and final phase of their Planned Unit Development. This
final phase will include the construction of 120 co-op apartments.
The Planning Commission will have to conduct an informal public
hearing on this matter.
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• March 18, 1981
T0: Golden Valley Ptanning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning & Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 30-A Concept
Approval
Henry Hyatt, representing Technical Assistance Corporation for Housing,
Chicago, Illinois, is requesting an informal public hearing for
consideration of Concept Approval of a 29 to 23 unit townhouse develop-
ment (partially subsidized) for a 3.22 acre site located north of King 's
Valley and west of Gallant Patio Townhomes on Mendelssohn and Hillsboro
Avenues. According to an opinion from the City Attorney, the Planning
Commission has an obligation under terms of the P.U.D. Ordinance to
conduct an informal public hearing. �
1 would suggest that the Planning Commission consider either April 27,
1981 , or May 11 , 19�1 , as an appropriate date for an informal public
hearing.
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March 11, 1981 -
Mr. Michael A. Miller -
Planning & Redevelopment Dir.
City of Golden Valley
Civic Center
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55427
RE: Golden Valley Family Housing
PUD 30-A
Dear Mr. Miller:
We would appreciate it if at the Planning Commission tneeting of
Ma.rch 23rd, that a public hearing on the subject proposal be scheduled
for April 13, 1981.
We are prepared to make a full presentation to the Commission regarding
the possibility of a mixed market rate - Section 8 program. If after
this presentation, the Commission expresses the des3.re to reduce the
� level of Section 8 rental assistance proposed, we are prepared to
accommodate their wishes if at all possible. Any reduction of Section 8
assistance will require approval of the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
and the use of Community Development Block Grant funds by the �ity.
We have also prepared an alternate site plan to the 29 unit plan previously
submitted. This plan indicates 23 units (7 units per acre based on the
3.22 acre site) . We would appreciate the review of both plans by the
Commission in order to fairly evaluate the proposed density.
We look forward to a full public review and hearing on this proposal. �
You� understanding will be appreciated.
Sincerely, ,
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Henry Hyatt �
Senior Development Officer
cc: Mayor Rosemary Thorsen
Jeffrey Sw-eet, City Manager
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March 18, 19�1
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Set Date for informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat -
Hamman First Addition
Harry W. Hamman, owner of the remaining unsubdivided property surrounded
by the plat of Hamman Addition (Gerald Neslund, Developer) , is requesting
approval of a preliminary plat to be known as Hamman First Addition ,
located at 6001 Glenwood Avenue. The area to be subdivided contains
97,720 square feet and is zoned Residential .
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March 18, 1981
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Milter, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Request for Rezoning - 9201 Plymouth Avenue -
Vanman Construction Company
Vanman Construction Company, Minneapolis, has purchased 4.3 acres
of land located on the south side of Plymouth Avenue (9201) , and
is requesting a zoning change from M-1 Multiple Dwelling to Indus-
trial to allow construction of Company offices and an outside storage
� yard.
Adjacent land uses and zoning classifications include singie-family
residential north of Plymouth Avenue; General Mills Research Center
(Industrial) northeast of the site; undeveloped industrial property
to the east; Institutional (City owned dump site for dirt, etc. ) and
Industrial to the south, south of the railroad tracks; and Forman-Ford
� Company (industrial) to the west of the site.
Originally, this site was zoned Industrial , however, the zoning classi-
ficiation was changed by the City and HRA nearly two years ago when
this same site was being seriously considered as one of the locations
for "scattered site" housing. Later, the HRA dropped the site from
consideration for "scattered site" housing, deeming it inappropriate.
In view of the fact that the property was once zoned for, and intended
for industrial use, and the fact that adjacent land uses are predominantly
industrial in nature, except for the residential neighborhood immediately
north, the proposed zoning change and intended land use appear to be
appropriate. In addition, this zoning change is in keeping with the
present Comprehensive Plan for the City.
Therefore, I would recommend that the Planning Commission give favorable
consideration to the rezoning request of Vanman Construction Company.
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March 18, 1981
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Annual Election of Officers
As stipulated in the By-Laws for the Golden Valley Planning Commission,
the second meeting in March of each year shall be the Annual Meeting.
It is at this time that the election of Officers for the coming year
take place. This item was placed at this point in the Agenda at the
request of Chairperson Sue Eastes.
Officers to be elected for the coming year include:
Chairperson
Vice Chairperson
Secretary
� As agreed at the February 23, 1981 Planning Commission meeting, there
will be no nomination committee this year. Nominations will be made
from the f1QOr.
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March 18, 1981
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning & Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Finalization of Comprehensive Plan
Following the public hearing regarding the Comprehensive Plan on
March 9, 1981 , a number of questions and/or policy issues have been
raised, not only by local and corporate citizens , but also by
members of the City Council . Therefore, in the interest of addressing
the more significant policy issues raised by the Comprehensive Plan,
and providing for a more strengthened position on certain issues ,
and possible re-address of other issues , it is recommended that the
Planning Commission withhold action and send the Plan to the City
Council until these issues can be properly identified and dealt with.
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March 18, 1981 -
T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Final Review and Recommendation to the P.U.D. Ordinance
After having had a full month to review the suggested revisions to
the P.U.D. Ordinance, it is hoped that the Planning Commission will
recommend approval to the City Council so that these revisions can
be adopted as soon as possible. A rather significant revision would
be the insertion of a new sentence in Section 15�03, first paragraph,
between the second to last sentence, and the last sentence. The
wording of that sentence would be as follows :
"Designated Redevelopment Areas (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 462, Minnesota Housing and Redevelopment Act of 19$0
and all acts amendatory thereof) regardless of total land area,
or land use, may also qualify as Planned Unit Developments."
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� March 18, 1981
T0: Golden Valley Ptanning Commission
FROM: Mike Miller, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator
SUBJECT: Human Rights Commission Appearance Regarding Management
Plans for Calvary Square Apartments and the Scattered
Site Housing Project.
Bill Hobbs, Human Rights Commission Chair, along with Jaye Krantz
and Jay Pearson, Co-chair o� the HRC Housing Committee have asked
to appear before the Planning Commission relative to their recommenda-
tions on the Management Plan for Calvary Square Apartments , and the
Management Plan for the Scattered Site Housing Project.
I would suggest that you read the attached materials carefully, and
make note of any areas of concern so as to make the discussion as
short and concise as possible.
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