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MtNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETlNG OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZON�NG APPEALS
April 8, 1980
The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held Tuesday,
April 8, 1980 at 7:30 P.M. at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley
Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The following Board members were present:
Glen Christiansen, Chairman
Art Flannagan
G. Wm. Forster
Mike Sell
Mahlon Swedberg
The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of the regular meeting
held March 11 , 1980, copies of which had previously been distributed to the Board.
Mahlon Swedberg referred to page 2 of the March minutes, last paragraph on the page.
Swedberg asked that the portion of the minutes that referred to a motion by Wm. For-
ster and seconded by Swedberg to approve the waiver as requested (Dr. Sweet) , be
amended to read as follows:
"it was moved by Forster and seconded by Swedberg, who noted he was
second for the motion only to move it on for discussion purposes,
and upon further discussion and upon v�te, motion carried (Swedberg
oPPosed) ."
Noting the amendment, it was moved by Swedberg and seconded by Forster to approve
the minutes subject to t:he change as noted. Upon vote, motion carried.
80-4-1 } (Map 11) Residential
2390 Vale Crest Road
Joseph G. Kasper
The pet�tion is for waiver of Section
3•�7�3) sideyard, and Section
3.07(1) front yard of the Zoning Code, for 4' off the required
15' side yard setback to a distance of 11 ' from the
side lot line to the closest point of the proposed
addition (fireplace) , and for 3.5' off the required
35' front setback to a distance of 31 .5' from the
front lot line to the house as it now exists.
Mr. Kasper was present for the meeting. The petition was in order. The Chairman
noted consent from all affected properties had been obtained.
( Mr. Kasper explained the design of the proposed addition and noted the shape of
his lot and the present placement of his house which limits the proposed addition
to the area requested. The front entry way was reviewed as Mr. Kasper noted he
would like to redesign the front and close in that portion naw covered by the
roof overhang only.
The Board reviewed the survey and it was determined that as the front 1ot line
angled outward considerably, the closest front corner of the existing house
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appeared to be within the 35' requirement and that the 31 .5' as shown on the survey
was a figure used at the south lot line if the line of the house had been extended
to that point, The Board noted the shape of the lot with the varying front line,
the lack of an option for any other construction othe r than to the rear for a room
addition, and the improvement the front entry would make.
In view of the stated conditions Mahlon Swedberg moved to approve the waiver as
requested for the side lot line and also a waiver of 3' off the required 3S' front
setback to allow the proposed front entry to be enclosed. The motion was seconded
by Sell and upon vote, carried unanimously.
80-4-12 (Map 21) Commercial
7901 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley Shopping Center
Audio King and David Trach, Owner
The petition is for waiver of Sections
5.�5 front yard requirements, and
5.06-D- (2) parking spaces location.
The petition was in order. Present were Mr. David Trach," Mr. Carlson of Larsen and
Associates, Inc. , and Mr. Albert Kempe, President of Audio King. No adjacent property
owners were present.
Mr. Kempe explained the operation of Audio King, stating the use of this former service
station would be for installation of radio, sfi:ereo equipment by appointment only,
of equipment purchased in their retail outlets. There would only be accessory items
for sale which were direct additional �equirements of the vehicle in for stereo
installation. There would be a waiting room for a small display and no other service
work such as tune-ups or oil changes would be done on the site.
Initially, there would be a manager and two employees, with approximately 7 or 8 cars
per day. Eventually, there could be one more employee and all three service bays
could be utilized and there may be 9 to 11 cars by appointment per day.
The 8oard thoroughly reviewed the plot plan and discussed the operations of this
proposal and the entire shopping center with Mr. Trach. The present plan calls for
closing two existing driveways, one on [Jinnetka Avenue and one on Golden Va11ey Road.
A substantial green area would be developed and interior curbs installed.
The Board noted the hardship of the requirement for a 35' setback on two sides of
this existing building and reviewed previous proposals for this corner.
Mike Sell stated the previous station had been there a long time, that this proposal ,
with its low usage and vehicles contralled by appointment, is about as good a proposal -
for the property at this time. The additional greenery and closing of the two drive-
ways should also provide a better appearance at the corner.
Art Flannagan moved to approve the waivers as requested. The motion was seconded by
Mike Sell , and upon vote, motion carried unanimously. The plot plan as presented
tivas designated as Exhibit "A" and was signed by Chairman Christiansen and Mr. David
Traeh. This will become the official document representing approval .
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Review of .B.Z,A. By-Laws and Legal Responsibilities
Golden Va11ey City Attorney
The City l�ttorney could not be available at this time as scheduled by the Board
Secretary. It was agreed to have the Secretary coordinate another date. The
Board reviewed the ordinance which requires appointment by the City Council of
aTternates to the Board of Zoning Appeals. After considerable discussion it was
the general cpnsensus of the Board that two alternates were desireable, that they
not necessarily had to be serving on a _particular Board or Commission at this time,
however, it would be prudent that any alternate have previous experience or service
that would be relative to and applicable to the duties as required of the Board of
Zoning Appeals.
Chairman Christiansen urged the Board members to express any further views they
may have to the City Council and noted he would be discussing this matter further
with them.
There being no further business to come before the Board at this time, it was upon
motion, second and vote to adjourn this regular meeting at lO:OQ P.M.
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Gle hri tianse , Chairman Lloyd . Becker, Recording Secretary