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04-11-89 BZA Minutes � � � � MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS April 11, 1989 The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held Tuesday, April 11, 1989, at 7:30 P.M. in the lower level of the Public Safety Building, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. The following Board members were present: Chairman, Art Flannagan Larry Smith Mike Sell Mahlon Swedberg Kevin McAleese Secretary, Lloyd Becker, called the meeting to order noting, that at the regular meeting held each April , a new chairperson for the year is appointed by the Board. Secretary, Lloyd Becker, called for nominations for chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals for 1989. Mahlon Swedberg nomina ted Larry Smith. Nominations were called for two more times. Mike Sell moved to close the nominations, second by Mahlon Swedberg and upon vote nominations were closed. Mahlon Swedberg moved to appoint Larry Smith as chair of the Board of Zoning Appeals. Second by Art Flannagan and upon vote carried unanimously. Larry Smith assumed the chair and as a first order of business called for approval of the minutes of a regular meeting held January 10, 1989, copies of which had previously been distributed to the Board. Chairman Smith noted that there were no agenda items for February and March, 1989 and no meetings were called. Mike Sell moved to approve the minutes as written and pre- sented. Second by Art Flannagan and upon vote carried. 89-4-4 (Map 12) Industrial 5900 Olson Memorial Highway F1uiDyne Engineering Corp. The Pe tition is for waiver of Section: 11.36 Subd. 6(A) front setback, for 15 feet off the required 35 feet from Zane Avenue to a proposed distance of 20 feet and for waiver of Section 11.36 Subd. 6(C)1 for 8 feet off the required 50 feet landscape area along the east lot line abutting residential zoning to a proposed di stance of 42 feet i n depth. � � � � � 1� fl '� Board of Zoning Appeals Page 2 April 11, 1989 The petition was in order. Mr. Douglas Frame was present representing F1uiDyne Engineering Corporation. Two residential property owners were a 1 so present. Chairman Smith asked Secretary, Lloyd Becker, For a staff background on this item. Lloyd Becker noted that this property had previously been zoned as Open. F1uiDyne Corporation petitioned to have it rezoned to Industrial so it could be used as a parking lot for F1uiDyne. The rezoning has been through the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council . City ordinance provides that parking off-site within 500 feet of a business or manufacturing may be used as parking for the principal building. Mr. Frame explained that F1uiDyne has owned the property for many years. The property is long and narrow and the topography is extreme on the east and north sides. It is not suitable for any building but appears feasible to provide for parking of some 50 vehicles. At the present time about 30 to 40 employees park on Zane Avenue and this lot would alleviate that problem. Mahlon Swedberg questioned whether with their additional parking, Fluidyne would now meet the current zoning requirements. Mr. Frame said in his review of their office/ manufac- turing areas it appears to him they would exceed slightly the required spaces. Mr. James Trell , 5802 Olson Highway, asked if the grading for the lot would extend into the hill adjacent to the residential area. Mr. Frame said it would not and a t the north end it may require some fill to be placed. Mr. Frame said it was their intent to retain the existing trees, brush and ground cover and add additional foilage and growth w here necessary to retain the soils and any run-off. The Board discussed in detail the specific characteristic of the lot, how it will be striped and also drainage on and off the site. At the close of the discussion, Mr. Trett commented that he was satisfied with the proposal and had no objections. Mr. Frame assured Mr. Trett that F1uiDyne would continue to be a good neighbor to the residential area and would main- tain and repair as required on the lot. Mahlon Swedberg commented that the proposed lot would benefit the City by ge tting the cars off the street and benefit the general area by the improvement to the lot. Swedberg noted the extreme topography on the lot which limits the area suitable for parking but which does provide a substantial buffer between the residential area to the east. Mahlon Swedberg moved to approve the waivers as requested. Second by Mike Sell and upon vote carried unanimously. r� � o � Board of Zoning Appeals Page 3 April 11, 1989 89-4-5 (Map 20) Residential 1514 Ge ttysburg North Larry and Randee Melander The Pe tition is for waiver of Section: 11.21 Subd. 7(C)3 side setback, for 8.3 feet off the required 12.5 feet from the south lot line to a set- back of 4.2 feet to the existing deck which is now proposed to be enclosed as a three-season porch. (Note: A waiver was granted for the deck only October 12, 1982.) The petition was in order and consent obtained from all adjacent properties. Mr. and Mrs. Melander were present. No others were in a ttendance. This pro- perty had been before the Board of Zoning Appeals in October, 1982. A waiver was granted for a deck on the south side of the house at that time. Purpose of this waiver request is to now enclose the deck into a three-season porch in an area about 12 feet by 13 feet. Secretary, L1 oyd Becker, noted that whi le the porch area does not exceed the area of the deck previously granted, the ordi- nance provides that the waiver, when granted, is for a specific situation con- sidering all conditions that currently exist or are proposed. As the proch and roof were not part of the previous approval , that is why it is before the Board. Mr. Melander noted the topography of his lot, which is a steep hill a t the rear, which provides no other alternatives and which was the con- dition noted in his previous waiver. The board reviewed the sketch plan and roof line. Art Flannagan noted that the proposed enclosure would seem to enhance the appearance rather than just the deck. Mahlon Swedberg questioned the use of the area below the deck noting the possibility for enclosing it with a lattice work because it is so open to public view. Mr. Melander said his plans a t this time are to leave it as it is, but he would look into it. Art Flannagan moved to approve the waiver as requested, second by Mike Sell and upon vote carried unanimously. The Board asked Secretary, Lloyd Becker, for a general update on development and events in Golden Valley. Kevin McAleese as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission reviewed their recent meetings. There being no further business to come before the Board, it was upon motion, second, and vote to adjourn a t 8:30 P.M. .—��.� Lah y Smith, Chairman Lloyd G. Becker, Secretary