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02-25-80 PC Agenda � . � i � ,, Golden Valley Planning Commission February 25, 1980 - 7:30 p.m. 1 (Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road) � AGENDA I . Approval of Minutes - February 11 , 1980 II . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 27 � APPLICANT: Gittleman Corporation LOCATION: Gittleman/Neslund Property South of Glenwood Avenue i REQUEST: Concept Approval for a 2 Structure i � Condominium Development ; II1 . Discussion of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Terminal Warehouse District '� IV. Report on Area Redevelopment Activities � r � ; . , � � MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION February 1 1 , 1980 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at 7:30 p.m. on Februa ry 11 , 1980 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Vice Chairman Forster called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Commissioners DeSautels, Edstrom, Forster, Levy, Swanson, and Thompson. Also present were Martin Farrell , Assistant City Planner, and Dixie Peterson, Secretary, Public Works. Those not present were Commissioners: Eastes, Hughes, Sehlin, and Specktor. Commissioner Polachek arrived at 8:15 p.m. I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was recommended by Commissioner Edstrom that approval of the January 28, 1980 minutes be withheld until the additions and corrections to the Transportation Section of the Comprehensive Plan are�included as a part of the minutes. Also, in the last paragraph of page 2, the word Industrial should be changed � to Institutional . 11 . INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING APPLICANT: St. Regis Paper Company LOCATION: 4224 � 4240 Olson Memorial Highway, and 621 Indiana Avenue North REQUEST: Change Zoning from Light Industriat to Industrial Martin Farrell briefly covered the Staff Report which was prepared by Mike Miller, giving some background material on the proposed rezoning. Commissioner Swanson questioned permitted uses in areas zoned Industrial and Light Industrial . Vice Chairman Forster asked the proponents to address the Commission. Bruce D. Malkerson, Attorney with Popham, Haik, Schnobrich, Kaufman, and Dot�!, Ltd. , and Jerome Welters, Production Manager, St. Regis Paper Company approached the Commission, and explained the need for expansion area and the necessity of the zoning change. Commissioner Edstrom questioned if all the land which was to be rezoned would be used for the intended purposes or might not some of the land be sold. Mr. Malkerson responded that all the � land was to be used and it was not their intention to sell any portion of it. Commissioner Swanson added that the land would have to be replatted if this were to happen. Vice Chairman Forster asked if there was any one in the -2- � Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission February 11 , 1980 � audience who wished to speak regarding this proposition. Bill Frank, President of Juhl Brokerage stated that he has seen St. Regis . � Paper Company's plan and would not have any objection to their using this as a warehouse facility. He expressed concern about a truck terminal loading area using heavy equipment being placed in this area. He also hoped the proposed building would be congruous with the existing buildings. Attorney Malkerson responded that they are presently handling the company's � loading and unloading on the west section of the property. There would be no additional access to the expanded area for loading or unloading. Commissioner Swanson questioned if they had an architectural drawing with them. Attorney Mal�erson responded that they need to have an idea of what the City is going to do before their final plans are to be made. If the rezoning were approved, it was the understanding that no variances would be needed. However, should any come up they would have to be approved. It was moved by Swanson, seconded by Levy, and carried unanimously, that the area of 4224 and 4240 Olson Memorial Highway, and 621 Indiana Avenue North be rezoned from Light Industrial to Industrial , subject to the requirements � that the truck loading areas remain in the west section of the existing building, the landscaping requirements be met and the final plans go before the Building Board of Review for architectural review. III . INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - P.U.D. 14-H This item was struck from the agenda until such time as proponent provides additional plans for the proposal to the appropriate staff. IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - WAIVER OF PLATTING ORDINANCE. APPLICANT: Robert T. Steiner LOCATION: 4322 Wayzata Blvd. REQUEST: Subdivide one Residential Lot into two Residential Lots , Martin Farrell gave a staff review of the proposal . Minnesota Department of Transportation (MN/DOT) has indicated that part of Mr. Steiner's lot could possibly be acquired for right of way. MN/DOT indicated they have no majbr objections to Mr. Steiner's waiver of plat request. The hardship that Mr. Steiner claims in this case is that he presently cannot build two homes on the same lot. Staff felt Mr. Steiner had three choices in dealing with the property. They were as follows: • -3- Minutes of .the Golden Valley Planning Commission � February 11 , 1980 1 . Plat the property 2. Obtain a waiver of the Platting Ordinance 3. Do nothing until MN/DOT acquires the right-of-way needed for upgrading T.H. 12 Staff recommended that Planning Commission not give favorable recommendation to waiving the Platting Ordinance. Commissioner Swanson stated that there must be a hardship in order to recommend a waiver of the Platting Ordinance and that Mr. Steiner is not suffering undue hardship. The proponent, Mr. Steiner, then approached the Commission and defended his request. Commissioner Edstrom statedthat he felt this was a reasonabte request and he disagreed with the Staff recommendation. It was then moved by Edstrom, seconded by De Sautels and carried that the waiver of the Platting Ordinance be recommended to the City Council for ' approval . Commissioner Swanson voted nay and stated she felt this lot should be platted according to the Ordinance. • V. SET DATE FOR 1NFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING APPLICANT: Calvary Lutheran Church LOCATION: 830 Rhode Island Avenue North ` REQUEST: Change Zoning f,rom Residential to Institutional Martin Farrell recommended March 10, 1980 for the Informal Public Hearing date. It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Levy and carried unanimously to set the date for the Informal Public Hearing for the Calvary Lutheran Church rezoning request for March 10, 1980. VI . SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - P.U.D. 26 APPLICANT: Calvary Community Services, Inc. LOCATION: Intersection of Golden Valley Road and Rhode Island Avenue N. . REQUEST: Concept Approval of Calvary Square Apartment Complex. Martin Farrell recommended March )0, 1980 for the Informal Public Hearing date. It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by DeSautels, and carried unanimously to set the Informal Public Hearing date for March 10, 1980 � for the Calvary Community Services P.U.D. Concept approval . , -4- Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission � February Il , 1980 ° VII . MIDDLE SCHOOL LAND USE EVALUATION Virginia Levy represented the subcommittee and presented their criteria. A discussion followed regarding the criteria and some changes were recommended. It was moved by Swanson and seconded by Edstrom and carried unanirt�ously to accept the Middle School criteria subject to rewording of the proposed criteria, after which it will be submitted to staff for presentation to the City Council . VIII . DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED ZONIN6 ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Terminal Warehouse Zone District. Vice Chairperson Forster stated he would tike to have all the Planning Commission rt�embers present in order to discuss this ordinance amendment in more detail . Discussion of the Terminal Warehouse Zone District was tabled until the February 25, 1980 meeting of the Planning Commission. IX. REPORT ON AREA REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Because of Mike Miller's absence, this report was tabled until the � Febru�ry 25, 1980 Planning Commission Meeting. Commissioners DeSautels and Thompson were appointed to represent the Planning .Cetxtey-� at the BZA Meeting, February 12, 1g80 at 7:30 p.m. �o�i�Ni�S/oit/ It was noted the City Council Meeting scheduled for March 17, 1980, had been rescheduled to March 13, 1980. Commissioner Swanson requested that a letter be sent to the Council from Staff requesting a complete plan for a service road on T. H. 12 from Turner's Crossroad to County Road 18, as referred to in the November 13 meeting. ' Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Sue Eastes, Chairperson Martin Farre 1 , Recording Secretary � • Criteria for Proposed Middle School Land Use Any proposed use for the land and buildings now occupied by the Golden Valley Middle and High Schools must be carefully evaluated not only in terms of the site itself, with its special soil , drainage and access problems, but also in terms of the importance of preserving the high quality of life of the surrounding quiet reside�tial neighborhood. Maintenance of this quality of life requires that any future use of the site have minimal impact upon the quality of air, water, and the visual and natural environment; that it not increase unacceptably the traffic flow or population density; and that it be compatible with such existing public services as sewer and water, streets, public transportation, and local park and recreational facilities. The Planning Commission recommends, therefore, that the following criteria be used in considering the appropriateness of any proposed use for the Middle School-High School site: 1 . The proposed land use shall be compatible with the topography, soils, and drainage requirements of the site. 2. The proposed land use shall have minimal negative impaat upon the natural environment, including open space, on or adjacent to the site. 3. The proposed land use shall place only acceptable demands upon the existing sanitary and storm sewer service and the water supply • available to the site. 4. The proposed use shall be adequately served by existing streets and public transportation in the area. 5. The proposed use shall be such that local residents' enjoyment of parks and recreation facilitles near the site is not diminished. 6. The proposed land use shall be such that poputation density and traffic flow in the surrounding neighborhood remain moderate. 7. The proposed land use shall blend visually with the surrounding neighborhood. 8. The proposed land use shall be such that the quality of air, water and sound in the surrounding neighborhood remain at an acceptable level . 9. The proposed land use shall be compatible with current adjacent land uses and zoning, and with tong term land use and zoning projected for the area by the Comprehensive Plan. Wherever appropriate, the City Council and Planning Commission shall be provided by proponents with detailed documentation concerning the potential impact of a proposed land use on the site and adjacent neighborhood, well in advance of a time for decision. ' • February 13, 1980 • T0: Planning Commission FROM: Staff RE: Changes in the Transportation Section of the Comprehensive Plan • The following changes in the Transportation Section of the Comprehensive Plan were presented to and accepted by the Planning Commission on January 28, 1980. ill . Data Summary, under Intermedfate Arterials: • "Indiana Avenue" was deleted from Westbound T.H. 55 and Eastbound T.H. 55• � "Ardmore and Meadow Lane" were added to Westbound T.H. 55• "Meadow Lane and Lilac Drive North" were added to Eastbound T.H. 55• - "Douglas Avenue" was deleted from Northbound T.H. 100 and Southbound T.H. 100. , • III . Data Summary, under Collectors: "In order for a street to be designated a Collector, it must atso meet the requi�ements established by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for Municipal State Aid Streets. The following are examples of Collector streets in Golden � Valley:" has been deleted. III . Data Summary, the Functional Classification Map for streets was altered to reflect the mentioned changes. MAP X - Transit Lines - Asterick was added next to MAJOR ACTIVITY � CENTER in the tegend. The fare. zone on the east end of the map was deleted. ' , In the Findings � Recommendations Section, under Finding #2 in the last paragraph, last sentence, an "e" was added to "sever" in , .. order to correct the spelling. In the Findings � Recortanendations Section, under Finding #7, Need 1 : "MTC" was replaced by "Metropolitan Transit Commission" and "MLBLC" was �eplaced by "Medlcine Lake Bus Company, Incs". . • e , � Feb r ua ry 20, 19 80 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Mike Miller, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Set Date for Public Hearing - P.U.D. 27 The Gittleman Corporation, Bloomington, Minnesota has submitted an application for Concept Approval for a Planned Unit Development on 11 .3 acres of land located south of Glenwood Avenue and north of Laurel Avenue. Proposed plans call for developmsnt of two condominium structures, three stories in height, located off of Laurel Avenue. I would request that the Planning Commission consider setting the . date of Monday, March 10, 1980 for an informal public hearing on the matter. • . • February 20, 1980 . � T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Mike Miller, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Discussion of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment This is a reminder to all planning Commission Members to again review your copy of the proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Terminal Warehouse District. With a short agenda for our February 25, 1980 meeting there should be ample time to discuss and take action on this important matter. • �