10-26-81 PC Agenda GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISStON
� OCTOBER 26, 1981
(Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road)
7:00 P.M. �
AGENDA
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 28, 19$1
II . INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - PRELIMINARY PLAT
APPLICANT: Robert L. Halseth
LOCATION: Southeast Quadrant of Intersection at
County Road #18 and Medicine Lake Road
� REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of
"Westview Development"
� III . REQUEST FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT WITHIN A COMMERCIAL ZONE DISTRICT
APPLICANT: Mr. Steve Sussman
LOCATION: Springgate Shopping Center
REQUEST: Permission to operate coin-operated video
games in a Commercial Area.
IV. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
October 6, 1981 - Sue Eastes
October 20, 1981 - Mona Moede
V. REPORT ON HRA MEETING - OCTOBER 13, 1981
Dave Thompson
Mona Moede
VI . REPORT ON BZA MEETING - OCTOBER 13, 198i - BILL FORSTER
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Minutes of the Golden Valley
� Planning Commission
September 2$, 1981
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers
of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, MN.
Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Those present were Commissioners: Eastes, Forster, Moede, Polachek, Singer
and Thompson. Commissioner Leppik was not present at the beginning of the _
�� meeting.
Also present were Mike Miller, Director of Planning and Redevelopment and
Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner.
I . Approval of Minutes - September 14, 1981 :
It was moved by Commisisoner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the September 14, 1981 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
ii. Informal Public HearincL Condttional Use Permit:
APPLICANT: James Yunger
LOCATION: 670 Mendelssohn Ave. N.
- (Westview Business Center)
'� REQUEST: Permission to operate a Weight Lifting Studio
in a Light Industrial P.U.D.
This request for a conditional use permit was introduced by Chairman Thompson,
and the Planning Commissioners had no questions of staff. Chairman Thompson
recognized the proponent, Mr. James Yunger, and asked whether the Commissioners
had any questions for Mr. Yunger.
Commissioner Singer noted that the plans for Mr. Yunger's proposed weight
lifting studio include lockers for women and asked whether women also engage in
weight lifting. Mr. Yunger replied that interest of women in weight lifting is
growing.
Chairman Thompson asked Mr. Yunger where he is operating now. Mr. Yunger replied
that he was previously located in an office warehouse building at 6009 Wayzata
Blvd. in St. Louis Park, but that his lease has run out and_ he is presently
closed until approved in a new location. Chairman Thompson asked whether Mr.
Yunger experienced any problems with the City of St. Louis Park Inspection
Department at his previous location. Mr. Yunger r�eplied that there had been
no probiems.
Chairman Thompson opened the informal public hearing. There was no one present
who wished to speak on this agenda item, and the public hearing was closed.
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• Planning Commission Meeting of Sept. 28, 1981 Page 2
It was moved by Commissioner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Eastes and passed
unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the request from Mr. James Yunger
for a conditional use permit to allow the location of a weight lifting studio
within Westview Business Center, a Light Industrial PUD. located at 670
Mendelssohn Avenue North.
� III . Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat:
APPLICANT: Robert L. Halseth
LOCATION: Southeast Quadrant of Intersection
at County Rd. �18 and Medicine Lake Road
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of
"Westview Development"
Chairman Thompson exptained that the request for preliminary plat approval of
"Westview Development" had been withdrawn at the request of the proponent.
� Planning and Redevelopment Director Mike Miller added that the proponent requested �
that the informal public hearing be rescheduled for October 26, 1981 td allow
time for an appearance before the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) prior to hearing
� before the Planning Commission. Mr. Miller explained the necessity for a petition
to the BZA prior to plat approval in order to avoid creation of a nonconforming
use.
The proponent, Mr. Robert L. Hatseth, was not present.
it was moved by Commissioner Polachek, seconded by Commissioner Singer and passed
unanimousiy to reset the informal public hearing for consideration of Mr. Robert
L. Halseth's request for preliminary plat approval of "Westview Development"
for October 26, 1981 .
IV. Informal Public Hea,t�ing - Rezoning of City Owned Property:
APPLICANT: City of Golden Valley
LOCATION: Former Schaper Property lying West of Ottawa
Avenue and adjacent City property lying South
of Sweeney Lake and West of former Schaper
Property
REQUEST: Rezone from Commercial and Multiple Dwelling
to Institutional
Chairman Thompson introduced this City initiated application for rezoning of
City owned property, and the Planning Commissioners had no questions for staff.
'� ChaTrman Thompson opened the informal hearing to the public,
Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 1981 Page 3
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Mr. Barney Rosen, 4820 Killarney Drive, asked what plans the City has for building
on the property proposed for rezoning. Commissioner Forster reptied that the
only plans are for construction of ponding. Planning and Redevelopment Director
Mike Miller explained uses permitted in the Institutional I-4 Zontng District.
The informal public hearing was closed.
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° It was moved by Commissioner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Forster and passed
unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the City initiated rezoning of
City owned property located at 801 Ottawa Avenue North from the Commercial
and Multiple Dwelling (M-2) Zoning Districts to the Insitutional (1-4) Zoning
District.
' V. Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. #32, Bassett Creek Office Park:
APPLICANT: ADDA Corporation
LOCATION: 5000 Olson Memorial Hwy.
REQUEST: Approval of P.U.D. General Plan without
Concept Plan Approval _ '
� Chairman Thompson introduced this application for PUD General Plan approval and
asked whether there were any questions of Staff.
Commissioner Eastes asked why this PUD application is not following the normal
PUD process. Planning and Redevelopment Director Mike Miller explained that
application for General Plan of Development approval without Concept Plan approval
is an option available in the case of smaller and less complicated PUD proposals.
Commissioner Moede asked who made the determination that this was an uncom-
plicated PUD. Mr. Miller replied that the proponent's decision to proceed directly
to General Plan of Development without Concept Plan approval must be agreeable
to City staff. In this case staff determined that the proponent could take this
option but recommended that the proponent not do so.
Chairman Thompson recognized the proponents, Mr. John Pluhar of ADDA Corporation
and Mr. Tim Menning of Amcon Corporation. Mr. Menning, acting as spokesman for
the pr�oponents, presented the PUD proposal to the Planning Commission. Mr.
p Menning stated that the partners in his company, Amcon Corporation, are also
principals in the proposed project. Mr. Menning explained that the proponents
chose to proceed directly to General Plan of Development for the following
two reasons:
1. The proponents are, in their minds, well along on the proJect and know
how they wish to develop the site.
2. The longer PUD application process including concept plan approval would
9� necessitate extension of the option which the proponents hold on the property.
Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 1981 Page 4
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Mr. Menning reviewed the PUD design and pointed out that the office units are
set up for either rental or sale, with a separate entry provided for each occupant
to allow condominium use if desired.
Chairman Thompson asked whether Planning Commissioners had questions of the
proponent.
� Cortrnissioner Moede noted that previous proposals for the subJect site have been
abandoned due to high soils correction costs and asked whether the proponents
have done extensive soils tests. Mr. Menning replied that the proponents have
undertaken no tests of their own but have available to them tests made previously.
He added that the proponents will conduct their own soils tests and prepare
a ptling design prior to building. Mr. Menning reported that there exists on
. the site eight to ten feet of miscellaneous fill over 30 feet of peat and that
trees have grown up on the fill showing that there has been time for the fill to
compress. Mr. Menning expressed confidence that this existing fill would prove
� an attribute to the site.
Commissioner Moede asked how the proponents were able to prepare a complete
financial feasibility study without further soits tests. Mr. Menning replied
that the proponents know that the depth required for building pilings will be
40 feet and know the approximate cost of soils correction per square foot of
� office space.
Commissioner Moede asked whether the proponents have obtained a commitment of
financing for the proposed PUD project. Mr. Menning reptied that the proponents
do not yet have financing for the project.
- Chairman Thompson asked whether the proponents were aware of the following items
covered in the staff report: •
1 . Reapplication and repetition of the approval procedure for any changes
to the approved PUD General Plan of Development.
2. Recommendations of the Bassett Creek Flood Control Cortmission.
3. Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) review and permit requirements.
4. Property valuation by the Senior Hennepin County Appraiser.
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� 5. City requirements for dedication of land or cash in lteu thereof for park
and open space purposes.
Mr. Menning replied that the proponents were aware of and had taken into constder-
ation all of these concerns. Mr. Menning noted that the proponents would contest
the valuation placed on the property for purposes of determining park dedication
fees and would present as evidence their purchase agreement for acquisition of
the property at a cost below the valuation.
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Commisstoner Moede asked Chairman Thompson whether the Planning Commission does
not usually have an understanding of where financing wilt be derived. Chairman
Thompson referred the question to Commissioner Eastes, who replied that the
Planning Commission does not normaily require information on fTnancing sources.
Cortanissioner Moede asked the proponents to verify that there is no chance of
� their requesting tax exempt or tax increment financing. Mr. Menning replied
" that the proponents have no intent of applying for tax exempt or tax fncrement
flnancing. Commissioner Moede asked what circumstances might change that intent.
Mr. Menning replied that the only circumstances would be their meeting an
absolute roadblock to other financing. Mr. Menning added that the proponents
feel there are disadvantages to tax exempt and tax increment financing such
that they would prefer not to use these financing mechanisms.
Cortrmissioner Moede asked whether a traffic study has been prepared for this site.
Mr. Menning reptied that no traffic study has been done but that the proponents
are aware of the traffic problems cited in the staff report.
Chairman Thompson opened the informal public hearing.
Mr. Barney Rosen, 4820 Killarney Drive, reported that the City Council considered
installation of a traffic signal at the White House intersection some time ago
� and that the traffic count was already high at that time.
Mr. Miller explained that installation of a signal had been proposed to the City
Council by businesses in the area but that the businessmen were unwilling to
contribute to the cost of the slgnal . -
. Commissioner Moede asked Mr. Miller how additional traffic at this location could
be justified. Mr. M111er replied that the proposed PUD development meets
zoning requirements and that the City cannot prevent development of private
property. Mr. Miller pointed out that development of a permitted Industrial
use could take place on the property without Planning Commission and City Council
action and that other Industrial development could generate truck traffic less
desirable than the additional automobile traffic expected as a result of the
proposed office PUD development.
Commissioner Leppik arrived at the meeting at approximately 7:35 P•M•
y Commissioner Moede asked the proponent how many offices there would be in the PUD.
5 Mr. Menning replied that the size and number of office units would be flexibte.
. Tfie smallest unit possible would be 1 ,000 square feet, so the maximum number of
' units would be 25 if all were 1 ,000 square feet in area. The proponents prefer
and expect to have larger units and fewer occupants.
Cortanlssioner Eastes asked whether it would be possible to close the access to
Highway 55 at this location and direct all traffic to the new signal scheduled for
installation at Meadow Lane. Mr. Miller replied that the service road is not
;• complete from this location to Meadow Lane.
Planning Commission Meeting of September 28, 1981 � .Page 6
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Mr. John Pluhar, ADDA Corporation, asked to address the Planning Commission in
order to make two points which might alleviate concern over the traffic problems.
Mr. Pluhar stated that development of the subJect site to its full potential
for office development would allow construction of 40,000 square feet of office
space and the proponents have chosen to limit their PUD development to 25,000
square fee't of office space. Secondly, Mr. Pluhar reported that typical users
� of the type of office unit proposed are attorneys, accountants and insurance
agents who by their nature keep staggered office hours. .
Chairman Thompson closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Forster, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the General Plan of
Development for PUD #32. Bassett Creek Offlce Park, conditional upon the
foilowing:
l. Prior to the City Council hearing, modification of the plat name to include
"PUD #32" as part of the plat name and to avoid confusion with Bassett's
Creek Plaza, the plat name of an office complex located at 5801 Duluth St.
2. Prior to the City Council hearing, compliance with MnDOT requirements and
recommendations regarding the preliminary plat.
• 3. Prior to the City Councit hearing, MnDOT issuance of State Highway Entrance
Permits for the two proposed access points to the State Highway 55 service
road.
4. Prior to the City Council hearing, MnDOT issuance of a drainage permit to
allow the proposed discharge of surface drainage from the slte into the
State storm sewer located at the service road.
5. Prior to referral to the Building Board of Review, incluston of building
sprinkler systems in final building plans.
6. Prior to referrat to the Building Board of Review, elimination of trees
and shrubs in the utility and drainage easement on the flnal landscape plan.
7. Prior to recording of the final plat, compliance with Section 440:80(2) of
the City Subdiviston Regulations, which requires dedication o� ten percent
� of the land area of the plat for park, open space or storm water ponding
purposes, or payment of a cash equiva�Fnt estimated at $7,040 based on an
appraisal of $70,400.
VI . Repart from Chairman on APA Educational Subcommtttee:
Chairman Th�rr:pson gave a report on progress of American Planning Associat'nn
(APA) Educational Subcor�mittee plans for the upcoming seventh annua] Planning
and Zoning Institute to be held at the Radisson South Hotel . Chai�man Thompson
read a list of topics for sessions included on the Institute agenda and commented
�� that this Institute appears to be more worthwhile •than those offered in the past.
Planning Commisslon Meeting of September 28, 1981 Page 7
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VII . Report on City Council Meeting - September 15, 1981 - Don St�er:
Commtssioner Singer gave a report on the City Council meeting of September 15,
,1981 • Commissioner Singer reported that the only Council agenda item of interest
to the Pianning Commission was approval on second reading of rezoning of 4680
Olson Memorial Highway North to the Radio Zoning District for constructlon of
a radlo tower.
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Vtll . Constderation of September 26, 1981 Minneaao�tis Tribune Article on
Redevelopment of the Ewald Property.
Chairman Thompson invited discusslon of the article by Dan Wascoe on plans for
redevelopment of the Ewald property in the Cities of Golden Valley and Minneapolis
which appeared in the Saturday, September 26, 1981 Minneapolis Tribune. �
Planning Commissioners discussed reaction to the article and possible Planning
Commission response.
it was moved by Commissioner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and carried
unanimously to request that the City Manager send a letter to the Director of
the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (CDA) , with a copy to Van White,
Alderman of the City of Minneapolis, expressing disappointment over remarks made
by Mike Brinda of the Minneapolis CDA Planning Staff quoted by Dan Wascoe in
;� his article in the Minneapolis Tribune of September 26, 1981 . Chairman Thompson
agreed to write a letter to the City Manager transmitti�g the Planning Commission
request.
IX. Rescheduling October 12, 1981 Planning Commission Meeting:
Chairman Thompson opened the meeting to discussion of rescheduling or cancel-
latian of the Planning Commission meeting of October 12, 1981 , which is a legal
holiday.
Planning and Redevelopment D.Trector Mike Miller reported that there are no public
items to be placed on the agenda for October 12, 1981 •
It was moved by Cor�nissioner Polachek, seconded by Commisstoner Eastes and passed
unani�usly to cancel the October 12, 1981 Planning Commission meeting.
� The meeting was adJourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Davtd Thompson, Chairman Mona Moede, Secretary
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� T0: GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: OCTOBER 21, 1981
FROM: MIKE MILLER, PLANNING � REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: PRELIMINARY PLAT OF "WESTVIEW DEVELOPMENT"
;� BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
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Robert L. Haiseth, Golden Valley, is proposing to subdivide and plat 2.90
acres of land located at the southeast quadrant of the intersection of County
Road 18 and County Road 70 (Medicine Lake Road) . The property in question is
zoned Commercial , and is 2/3 developed (see attached area map) with a service
station and liquor store located thereon. The remaining undeveloped lot is
presently being proposed as the site of a radio tower, subject to approval of
the plat and approval of a zoning change from Commercial to Radio District.
Adjacent land uses include commercial and multi-family dwelling to the north
(New Hope) , Cortxnercial to the east, undeveloped (Proposed residential P.U.D.)
.land to the south, and County Road 18 on the west. Therefore, it would appear
that the existing land use is compatible with the adjacent neighborhood area. .
The proposed subdivision and land uses are consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan, with the exceptlon of the proposed radio tower. In addition, the Board of
� Zoning Appeals (BZA) on October 13, 19�1 granted a variance from the 35 foot
setback required from the County Road 18 off-ramp subject to approval of the
Preliminary plat.
As required by State Statutes, the Preliminary Plat has been reviewed by the
Hennepin County Department of Transportion (see attached letter) . The most
significant consideration by Hennepin County is a request that the owner/
developer dedicate an additional 7 feet of right-of-way to County Road 70
(Medicine Lake Road) making the right-of-way 40 feet from the center of the
road.
The Senior Appraiser for the Hennepin County Assessors Office, located in Golden
- Valley, has appraised the subject property in conJunction with the requirements
of Section 440:80, Public Sites and Open Spaces of the City Subdivision
Regulations which requi,res donation of land or cash in lieu thereof, and has
established a land value of $148,000 ten percent of which is $14,800.
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RECOMMENDATION
While this subdivision may seem somewhat complicated for a parcel of land that
is now 2/3 developed, a lot division, or waiver of Platttng Ordinance, would
be far more complicated when considering metes and bounds descrlptions, describing
and recording easements, etc. The entire parcel as well as parcels immediately
adjacent are already established cortmercial land uses, and probably should
remain so. The future use of Lot 3 within the proposed subdivision will be
the subJect of a proposed zoning change. However, even if a zoning change is not
;� approved, Lot 3 will remain a commercially zoned, developable, lot.
� Golden Valley Planning Commission October 21 , 1981
RE: Preliminary Plat of Westview Development
Page 2
Therefore, it would be my recor�nendation that the Planning Commission give
favorable consideration to the Preliminary Plat in question subject to the following
conditions:
1 . That the name of the Plat be changed so as not to be �on�us�d with the
P.U.D. Plat of "Westview Business Center";
2. That the owner/developer comply with the requests listed in the attached
letter from Hennepin County Department of Transportation;
3. That the owner/developer be required to donate a cash sum of $14,800 in
lieu of land as required by Section 440:80 of the City Subdivision Regulations;
and
4. That approval of the Preliminary Plat in no way guarantees approval of the
rezoning of Lot 3 f rom Commercial to Radio District. -
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MHM:kjm
Attachment
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION W�''" � �
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320 Washington Av. South = �
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Hopkins, Minn¢sota 55343 �'��NE��,
HENNEPIN
935-3381
September 24, 1981
D�Ir. Michael H. Miller
Planning and Redevelopment Director
City of Golden Valley
7800 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
Dear Mr. Miller:
° RE Proposed. Plat - "L�Testview Development"
CSAH 70 SE Quadrant of CSAH 18
Section 30, Township 118, Range 21
Review and Recoimnendations
Minnesota. Statutes 505.02 and 505.03, Plats and Surveys, rec{uire County review
of proposed plats abutting County roads. We reviewed the above plat and found
it acceptable with consideration of these conditions:
� -For future improvements to County Road 70 in the area of the plat, the developer
should dedicate an ad.ditional 7 ft. of right of way making the right of way 40 ft.
from the center of County Road 70.
-No additiona.l access wi.11 be gra.nted to County Road. 70.
-No direct access will be granted to CSAH 18.
-All proposed construction within County right of way rec�uires an approved utility
permit prior to begin�ing construction. Tlzis includ.es, but is not limited to,
drainage and utility construction, trail development, and landscaping. See our
Maintenance Division for utility permit forms.
-The developer must restore all areas disturbed during construction within County
right of way.
Please direct any response or questions to Les Weigelt.
Sincerely,
James M. Wold, P.E. �
Chief, Planning and Progra�mning
By:
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• . Les D. Weigelt
Planning and Prograimning
JNBV/LDW:pj �
��: Robert L. Halseth HENNEPIN COUNTY
Consulting Engineers Diversified, Inc. an¢qual opportunify¢mploy¢r
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City of Golden Valley
October 13, 1981
Mr. Lowell Odland, Director of Public Works
Sub�ect: Proposed Plat of Westview Development
In accordance with the policy of estimating the value of
land involved in plats, platting waivers and P.U.D. 's, I
hereby submit the following opinion:
Based on my experience and recent appraisal of the sub3ect,
it is my opinion that a faa.r and reasonable value for the
• sub�ect as of this date is $1�+8,000.
ONE HUNDRED FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND DOLLARS
- Respectfully submitted,
��4�.�dtr-n. ..
ROBERT H. HANSCOM
Senior Appraiser
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. T0: GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: OCTOBER 21 , 1981
FROM: MIKE MILLER, PLANNING � REDEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SUBJECT: REFERRAL FROM CITY COUNCIL TO PLANNING COMMISSION OF REQUEST
FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
At their regular meeting, Tuesday, October 20, 1981 , the City Council received
a request for a Special Use Permit to operate coin-operated video games in a
Commercial Zone District. The City Council has referred this matter to the
Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
The proponent is Mr. Steve Sussman of Computer Gametown � Learning Center,
who proposes to establish a computer learning center within the Springgate
Shopping Center at T.H. 100 and Duluth Street. In addition to providing
services to educate and instruct the ever increasing number of personal home
computer buyers, Mr. Sussman proposes to utilize approximately 25 to 33 percent
of his building area for the use of video games (coin-operated) which would
be open to the general public. �
According to the provisions of the current Commercial Zoning Ordinance, a
� computer learning center would be a permitted use in that Zone District.
However, coin-operated game machines are permitted only as a Special Use
approved by the City Council .
Attached, you will find a letter from Mr. Sussman outlining his proposed
operation along with a map of the Springgate Shopping Center indicating the
location of his proposed Computer Gametown � Learning Center. Mr. Su�sman has
informed staff that normal operating hours would be from 11 :00 a.m. to 11 :00
p.m. daily. Strict rules and supervision would be applied to the entire
operation, especially the coin-operated video games area. Customers 17 years
of age, or younger would be required to leave the premises no later than
10:00 p.m. House rules would include no gambling, no smoking, no loitering, `
� etc. Mr. Sussman proposes to use an I .D. card system for patrons, with a
color code for age group. Whether or not such a system would be practical or
not remains to be seen. The video gameroom would be capable of handling 25 to �
28 coin-operated video games which translates to a maximum occupancy of that
area of between 40 to 60 people.
A primary concern of City Staff, including the Police Department, is the possible
negative impact that eny coin-operated game center might have on the Cortmnni'�y.
Game centers have a tendency to attract teenagers and otfier young people so
as to become "Hang-outs" and .potential trouble spots. Such facilities require
constant strict supervfson, strict rules that are enforced, and willing co-
operation with law enforcement agencies. The proponent has stated that the
video game area would be adequately supervised at all times by adult employees,
� and that all rules set up for this operation would be strictly enforced.
Golden Valley P.lanning Commission October 21 , 1981
� RE: Referral from City Council to Planning Correnission of Request for Special Use Permit
Page 2
To consider the merits of any game center to be established in the City of
Golden Valley, it is only reasonable to request comment from the Golden Valley
Police Department. In response to thi.s request the Police Department provided
the attached memorandum from City Juvenile Officer Dennis Smith. Officer
Smith's review concludes that the proposed video game operation should present
no special law enforcement problems, providing the center is run as proposed
by Mr. Sussman. As positive features of the proposal , the review cites the
presence of adult customers frequenting the computer learning center and the
proponent's stated willingness to enforce house rules and cooperate with� City
law enforcement officers.
i One recommendation made by the Juvenile Officer for alteration of operating
procedures for the center is an earlier closing time for juveniles. The City
curfew for juveniles 15 years of age and under is 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. for
teenagers 16 and 17 years of age. In order to allow time for teenage customers
to return home prior to curfew, a 9:00 p.m. closing time for persons 17 years
old and younger is suggested. by the Police Department.
Staff suggests that the Planning Commission recommend City Council approval of
a special use permit for Mr. Steve Sussman of Computer Gametown and Learning
� Center to operate coin-operated video games in conjunction with a computer
learning center located at the Springgate Shopping Center subject to the following
conditions:
l . No more than 33 percent of the total computer learning center and video
game facillty floor area shall be occupied by video games.
2. A maximum number of 25 video games shall be allowable.
3. The video game area shall be supervised by at least one adult aged 21
years or older at all times. An evidence of failure to maintain specified
supervision shall be grounds for revocativn of the Special Use Permit.
4. Juveniles 17 years of age and under shall be required to leave the premises
at 9:00 p.m. Any evidence of failure to enforce this closing time for
juveniles shall be grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
5. Facility staff shall contact the Ctty Juvenile Officer for removal of any
juveniles on the premises during school hours. Any evidence of failure
to notify juvenile authorities as specified shall be grounds for revocation
� of the �pecial Use Permit.
•
Golden Valley Planning Commission October 21 , 1981
• RE: Referral from City Council to Planning Commission of Request for Special Use Permit
Page 3
6. House rules prohibiting smoking, gambling and loitering shall be strictly
enforced. �ny evidence of failure to enforce these house rules shall be
grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
7. Facility owners and staff shall maintain contact with and shall cooperate
with the City Police Department concerning any law enforcement problems
oecurring on the facility premises or resulting from location of the facility
wi.thin the Springgate Shopping Center. Any law enforcement difficulties
on the premises or resulting firom location of the facility within the
Shopping Center shall be grounds for revocation of the Special Use Permit.
s
MHM:kjm
Attachments:
- 1 . Letter from the Proponent
2. Site Location within Springgate Shopping Center
3. Memorandum from City Juvenile Officer
.
�
Mr. Jeff 3xeet, Cit� Menager October 2� 1981
t30LDEN VAIS�7[ CITY HALL
7800 (}olden Valiey Road
(�oiden Valisy, MN 55427
l�ir. 3weet:
CaMPUTER GAMETOWN & I�SARTJINt3 C�TR is e ne�w concept designed
pritaarily to educate and inetruct the erer increasing rmmber
ot personal home computer buyers. �
A location in (�olden Qalley'a Springgats Shopping Center has
prel3tninarsr approoal oi the o�+ner, Hr. Psnl Klcte. The
attached inforrsation s�ill in,dicate location.
G�P'OTSR (}AMETCJWN & I�ARNII�� CSNTER will prori.de a merrl.ce to
thoee interested in purchaaing peraonal home computer sy�te�ns
bnt xanid rather try be.�ore buying. A aeries o! three hour
claasea �l.11 'be offared featuring e large screen pro�ection
tnoriitor,� qualiPied instxvctora and ha�ds on tiaie s�3th indi-
Tl.dual p�iaonal computera. For thoae who �ish to learn ebout
c�nputers but are nnable to pnrchaee their o�n s�►atans, a
llilly equipped ca�apnter booth wi11 be olfered et an hourl�
� rate.
Basides the opan classro�m and computer booth araas there
�rill alao be ae�eral pri�ate eound roon�a �et np ior either
individual inatruction or progratimning use.
Warner Commn�rl.cations, throngh their Atari diri.sion, haa
ehown interest in thie �concept aa a marketing tool and
nsgotiatioas are cnrrsntll nnder�raY to nee their name and
equipment. Target Storee, 3chaak Electro�ca, Team Central,
Coaaputer Depot (Dayton'e) and Canputeriand are their taa�or
outlets at thia t3me.
C�MPIJT$R (3AMETA�TIJ & LEAR�II1� C$NTER would t� ueed t�rice each
month for eeminars to instruct sales peraoa�el and manage-
mant in ths uae of Atari aquipment. Thsse a�e outlsta �reuld
olfer inatruction to cnetom�rs through CrO�+�UTBR t�AMETOWN &
LEARIV� CTNTER aa an additionai incenti�e.
,
The inetractional claases �rcnld be heid in three - three honr �
perioda. The t'iret fran 1 PM to 1tPH xauld be for honaeWitms
end thoae that �arlc s�e�nge. The aecond f�om 5PM to 8PM
would be tor Yoang adults end thoea un�bls to attend the
earlier or later aesaiona and the laat at 9P�I to 11 p1+I tor
dayt3me workers and ezecuti�ea.
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� (�'pTSB Q�AMLTOWN & LEAANIIJl3 C�ER, Pege 2
An additionai area, due mostly to the aiPlliation �ith Atari,
wonld be a emaii csin-operated ri.deo aection aet up pri�naril�
vith Atari etand-up and ait-down video games.
A aemetown (3enaral 3tore r�9.11 e�parate thie area lram thm
lsarning center. The general atore xill a0ntain a poat olPice
aection with poatal t�rpe bozes for aaers to keep casaettea,
cartridgea'and discs in, a ewitch board that �i.11 control
booth time, a eales counter wi.th computer eottWare ar�d a emall
vending area �aith 3 or 4 tables.
Thank rou, Mr. Sweet, tor your attention to our reqnest to
locate in pour city.
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Mailing Addreas: Mr. Steve Sus�aan
COMPIITER (�AI�T�dN & LSARNING CENTF�i
2720 Ensign Circle North
New Hope, �x 551�27
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• DATE: October 20, 1981
T0: Sgt. Shellum
FROM: Dennis Smith
SUBJECT: Request for Special Use Permit - Computer Game Town and Learning
Center o .
On Qctober 16, 1981 at 1330 hours, I did attend the meeting held in Mike
Miller's office in regard to the above proposed business to be placed in
the Springgate Shopping Center.
After hearing and seeing Steve Sussman's proposal and listening to his
response to questions asked by members present, it is my opinion that this
would not be a typical coin operated video game center such as Time Out,
Picadilty Circus or others that are noted as juvenile hangouts.
It appears that the coin operated video games are only a portion of what
the business will deal with and that business is aimed at attracting ,
people who are interested in learning more about computers or who.-know
about computers and cannot afford to have their own computer in their home.
� I believe that this will bring a large number of responsible adults into
the center both during the day and the evening hours.
Steve Sussman appears to be very concerned and aware of the potential for
juvenile problems and this becoming ajuvenile hangout. He indicates that
they will not allow any smoking, food, drink, loitering, and that they will
not allow kids to be in the video game room after curfew. Mr. Sussman
indicates that this is a prototype operation for hopefully a regional if
not national chain of Computer Game Town and Learning Centers. As a result,
they have made plans tq have constant supervision of the video game area.
It is my recommendation that although Steve Sussman indicates that they
will not allow any teenagers after 10 o'clock, that this should possibly
be moved back until 9�30 or even 9 o'clock as this falis closer with our
juvenile curfew ordinance and would allow kids time to get home after
leaving the video center. Mr. Sussman further indicated that during the
schoo] year he would be contacting either the police or school authorities
if juveniles would show up in the video game room and have them removed
from his busi�ess location. •
It appears that If the operation is run as Mr. Sussman hopes to have it
� run, that there should be no unique problems with juveniles hanging out
at the center and Mr. Sussman does indicate that he would like to work
very closely with the police in the City of Golden Valley in making this
a successful operat�on.
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