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04-14-80 PC Agenda ; � GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION ' � April 14, 1980 7:30 p.m. (Brookview Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Blvd.� � A G E N D A I . Approval of Minutes - March 24, 1980 II . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.O.D. 27 APPLICANT: Gittleman Corporation : LOCATION: Gittleman/Neslund Property REQUEST: General Plan Approval - P.U.D. 27 � III . Meeting with Mayor and C1ty Council . ', . � � � Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 24, 1980 A regular meeting of the Ptanning Commission was held at 7:30 p.m. on March 24, 1980 at the Civic Center, 7800 Gotden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairperson Eastes called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Those present were Commissioners : Eastes, Hughes, Polachek, Sehlin and Thompson. Commissioners Forster, Specktor and Levy were absent. Commissioner Edstrom arrived at 7:45 p.m. I . APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - March 10, 1980. It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Sehlin and carried unanimously to approve the March 10, 1g80 Planning Commission Minutes. II . PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM iMayor Thorsen stated that one of the main goals of the City Council will be to better communicate with the Planning Commission. She then suggested that the City Council meet with the Planning Commission on April 14, 1980 in the Gold Room located in the City offices at Brookview. Mayor Thorsen suggested that the Planning Commission members submit topics of conversation to Chairperson Eastes prior to the rt�eeting. Each member of the Planning Commission then received a copy of the Pre- liminary Report of the T.H. 12 Commission. Mayor Thorsen suggested that the T.H. 12 Commission present their Report in person to the Planning Commtssion in the near future. In February, 1g76, the Council appointed a long range Capital Improvement Commission_, which put together a Capital Improvement Plan. Mayor Thorsen presented the Capital Improvement Program to the Planning Commission for further review and future comment. Chairperson Eastes said she would like to see more detailed and written descriptions of the projects. Mayor Thorsen concurred and said she would took into it. III . INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARI�JG - REZONING APPLICANT: Hennepin County � LOCATION: g300 Naper Street REQUEST: Change Zoning from Residential to (I-4) institutional Pa ge 2 Minutes of the Golden Valley Ptanning Commission � March 24, 1980 Chairperson Eastes explained the Informal Public Hearing process. Mike Miller then gave a brief discussion of the proponents request and a summary of the Staff's recommendation. The County purchased the property in 1947 (before the property was zoned residential) and, therefore, the present use is a legal , nonconforming use. Staff recommended that the Planning Commission consider favorable action on this zoning request. Earl Johnson, Office of Property Management for Hennepin County, represented the proponent. He requested that the 10.5 acres be rezoned to I-4 Institutional . Captain Vodegal , the Commander of the Sheriff's Radio Station, explained the reasons for the building expansion and stated that traffic would not be substantially increased in the area. The present number of employees would be increased by one or two. Edstrom questioned whether or not Hennepin County would be able to build I� a targer structure in the future. Mike Miller stated that future construction ' woutd have to go to the BZA for approval . Dave Phillips, 1712 Mendelssohn, was under the impression that his land � was being rezoned. The confusion resulted from the map showing the information zone. Dick Fritz, 1628 Independence Avenue N. , expressed concern about the tax structure and market value effect on the surrounding properties. Mike Miller stated that the rezoning would not effect the tax structure of the adjacent structures. Diane Hanson, 2008 Gettysburg, expressed concern about the landscaping requirements and tree removal . Earl Johnson said that the building would be over 400' from Earl Street and no trees would be removed. Judy Metsola, � 1817 Hillsboro Avenue North, suggested only rezoning the section of property that would be occupied by the building. Hennepin County would have to Plat the property before they could attempt to rezone that portion of the property. Mark Lent, 1902 Independence Avenue N. , suggested that the rezoning be confined to the property and that the firing range be removed. Mary Gross, 1624 Hillsboro Avenue N. , has been a resident in the area before the county occupied the property, opposed the rezoning. Tim Strant, 3185 Duluth Street, would like to see the property platted and then partially rezoned around the existing structure. � Ginger Zoubek, 9345 Naper Street, is not bothered by the noise from the firing range, but is bothered by the black top slope that exists on the property and the potentiat hazard that it causes. Page 3 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission � March 24, 1980 Darlene Egolf, 1720 Independence, expressed concern about Wheeler Street. Bonnie Hayne, 2000 Gettysburg, stated she would like to see only the property around the existing building rezoned. Chris Spotted Eagle, 1817 Hillsboro, expressed concern about�itional vehicular traffic and he objected to the rezoning. �, ,t,y�, , � �...�-.� Commissioner Thompson questioned the county s future relocation plans ��,y� regarding this property. Commissioner Hughes emphasized that a rezoning�� � deals specifically with land use and not the function of the building. �� Commissioner Edstrom felt that allowing the rezoning for the 10.5 acre site would d.a-�stract from the City's control of the property. Commissioner Sehlin moved to defer action on the rezoning until the Ptanning Commission hears from a representative from the firing range and the City obtains more information about future use of the entire site. The motion died due to a lack of a second. It was then moved by Edstrom, seconded by Hughes, and carried unanimously, _ to recommend denial of the rezoning request. � With regard to the firing range, Commissioner Hughes suggested that the neighbors offended by the use go to the City Council with their problem. It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by Sehlin and carried to recommend to the City Council that it request Hennepin County to remove the firing range from the residential neighborhood. Commissioner Hughes voted against the motion. IV. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING APPLICANT: L. N. Lundstrom . LOCATION; 1725 N. Lilac Drive (Copacabana Apts.) REQUEST: Change Zoning from M-1 (Multiple Dwelling) to Business and Professional Office. Martin Farrell briefed the Planning Commission as to the current use of the property, which is zoned M-1 (Multiple Dwelling) and the proposed use of the property by L. N. Lundstrom as a Business and Professional Office use. Staff felt that traffic generation and flow is a definite problem in this particular area .of Golden Valley. The proposed rezoning � would definitely increase the traffic generated and therefore, requested the Planning Commission defer any action on this request until the proponent provide a traffic study. Page 4 Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 24, 1980 � L. N. Lundstrom, the proponent, addressed the Planning Commission and stated that in his opinion, the rezoning would be consistent with the surrounding land use. He would like to convert the existing 31 unit, multiple dwelling structure into an office complex. He feels the property is not presently used to its full potential . Olaf Aho, 5631 St. Croix Avenue, expressed concern about the current arr�unt of traffic on St. Croix and opposed the rezoning. Lorraine �ho, 5631 St. Croix Avenue, would like to see the property better landscaped and the garbage cteaned up around the building. Mary Gibson, 5b15 St. Croix Avenue, complained about the current heavy traffic on St. Croix. Commissioner Sehlin expressed concern about the number and type of tenant that the proponent intends to rent to. Commissioner Edstrom stated that he felt there had not been enough information provided regarding the future land use of the subject property. He suggested that the Staff provide the Planning Commission with more information regarding the type of structure that could be built on the property if it were to be rezoned. SIt was then moved by Hughes, seconded by Polachek and carried unanimously to defer action on this rezoning request until after the proponent has submitted a traffic study to the Planning Commission. U. SET DATE .FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - P.U.D. 28 APPLICANT: lJilliam S. Peterson Architects LOCATION: 5000 Olson Memorial Highway REQ�EST: Request for General Plan Approval for P.U.D. 28 - Pondwood Office Park Mike Miller stated that the proponent would like to bypass Concept Approval and directly request General Plan Approval . He suggested April 28, 1980 as the date °for the Informal Public Hearing. It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by Hughes, and carried unanimously, to set the date of April 28, 1980 for the Informal Public Hearing. VI . PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW APPLICANT: Gittleman Corporation LOCATION: Gittleman/Neslund Property • REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat Mike Miller summarized the Staff report and informed the Planning Commission Page 5 • Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 24, 1980 about the changes in the present Plat from the Plat contained in the Staff report. He also suggested that the Chairperson sign and date the final Plat if it is in fact approved by the Planning Commission. ' Harold Ness, representing the proponent, addressed the Planning Commission and requested preliminary plat approval . Leland LeBlanc, 225 Brunswick Avenue South, stated he felt this was the best plan presented so far, as long as the drainage was handled properly. It was then moved by Hughes, seconded by Thompson and carried unanimously to approve the Plat as presented subject to Hennepin County'�s recommendations, also considerations involving the land dedication and the right-of-way along Laurel Avenue be complied with. VII . DISCUSSION APJD FINAL REVIEW OF DRAFT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Terminal Warehouse District Mike Miller stated that the requested changes previously proposed by the Planning Commission have been made and he recommended approval of the Terminal Warehouse District as an amendment to Golden Valley's Zoning • Ordinance. F It was then moved by Polachek, seconded by Edstrom and carried unanimously to recommend approval of the Terminal Warehouse Zoning District as an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance. VlII . REPORT FROM SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX EXEMPT FINANCING Sue Eastes This item was tabled until further notice. IX. REPORT FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR tg$0 PLANNING COMMISSION OFFICERS Commissioner Sehlin, Chairperson of the Nominating Committee, nominated the following slate: Eastes as Chairperson, Forster as Vice Chairman, and Thompson as Secretary. � It was then moved by Polachek, seconded by Thompson and carried unanimously to close the nominations. It was then moved by Edstrom, seconded by Sehlin and carried unanimously to accept the slate as presented. Chairperson Eastes suggested working together with the Staff to establish a • work plan for the coming year. Chairperson Eastes urged Planning Commission Members to attend the Minnesota Planning Association Conference scheduled for April g - 11 , 1980. Page 6 • Minutes of the Golden Valley Planning Commission March 24, 1980 Chairperson Eastes recomr�nded that discussion of the Capital Improvements Program be put on the April 28, 1980 meeting. Commissioner Thompson will represent the Planning Commission on April 7, 1980 at the City Council Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, � Sue Eastes, Chairperson Martin Farrell , Recording Secretary • • � a � April 7, 1980 T0: Golden Valley Ptanning Commission FROM: Mike Miller, Planning � Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 27 The Gittleman Corporation has submitted plans and an applicaton for General Ptan Approval in accordance with the provisions of the Golden Valley P.U.D. Ordinance. P.U.D. 27 includes 11 .3 acres of land located south of Glenwood Avenue between the M.N. � S Railroad tracks and Brunswick Avenue, fronting on Laurel . Development plans call for two condominium structures wit� a total of 108 dwelling units. I would recommend that the Planning Commission set the date of Monday, April 28, 1g80 for an informal publtc hearing on this matter. • . . . ' ` � � April 7, 1980 T0: Golden Valley Planning Commission FROM: Mike Miller, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator SUBJECT: Meeting with the Mayor and City Council At the request of the Mayor and City Counci } , time has been set aside during our April 14, 1980 meeting for an informal discussion pertaining to matters of mutual concern between the Planning Commission and the City Council . Al1 members of the Planning Commission .are encouraged to attend this meeting which will be held at the Brookview Community Center, 8200 Wayzata Boutevard. . • , . 1980 � City of Golden Valley PLANNING COMMISSION (Meets 2nd � 4th Mondays , 7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers) Sue Eastes, Chair Virginia Levy 2075 Ordway 55422 6 N. Westwood Drive 55422 588-7972 (H) 540-4113 (w) 374-9282 G. Wm. Forster, V. Chair Herb Polachek 800 Parkview Terrace 55416 1551 Sumter Av N. 55427 374-2534 546-1698 �H) 375-2893 �W) David Thompson, Secretary Jody Sehlin 1319 Zealand Av. N. 55427 4525 Douglas Av 55416 545-5576 (H) 348-5200 (W) 374-3628 Ronald Edstrom Peggy Specktor 2303 Xerxes Av. N. 55422 5025 Hampton Road 55422 588-9156 (H) 373-3092 (w) 588-6040 = Donald Hughes Staff Liaison: Mike Miller 1314 Orkla Drive 55427 Martin Farrell 544-1760 (H) 588-0871 (W) � ' or 788-8150 (W) � �