01-08-91 BZA Minutes 'i � � O MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
JANUARY 8, 1991
The regular meeting of the Golden Valley Board of Zoning Appeals was held
Tuesday, January 8, 1991, at 7:30 P.M, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall ,
7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota.
The following Board members were present:
Chairman, Mike Sell
Joan Russell
Larry Smith
Herb Polachek, alternate
Absent by prior arrangement, Mahlon Swedberg and Art Flannagan.
The first order of business was approval of the minutes of a regular meeting
held December 10, 1990, copies of which had previously been distributed to
the Board.
Larry Smith moved to approve the minutes as written and presented. Second
by Herb Polachek and upon vote carried.
91-1-1 Map 12 Light Industrial
1109 Zane Avenue North
Michael J. Abrams
The Petition is for waiver of Section:
11.35 Subd. 7 (A) front setback, for 35 feet off the required
35 feet of landscape along Zane Avenue for a
width of 12 feet to provide for a driveway
ramp into the building off Zane Avenue.'
The petition was in order and consent obtained from adjacent properties.
Present for the meeting were Michael Abrams, general partner of M.A.H.
Partnership and Mark Kiperstein, general counsel for M.A.H. Partnership. Also
present were James Cooperman, architect, and several representatives of the
contracting firm for the proposed ramp.
Mr. Kiperstein described the general partnership structure and the principals
involved. Mark Kiperstein and Michael Abrams then reviewed in detail their
metal recycling operations and their need for additional access into the
building off Zane Avenue.
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Mr. Kiperstein described how lugger containers ar� placed at places of business
to collect a variety of inetals for salvage. When full , the containers are
brought to the building where they would enter on the Zane Avenue side, unload
their containers and exit again. The metals are then sorted, compressed and
bailed and transferred to the south end of the building where they are loaded on
to semi-trailers and shipped out for recycling. No semi-trucks would use the
new ramp opening.
Mr. Abrams said there is no smelting, burning, or wire stripping done at the
site. There would be no machinery noise outside the building and the operation
is only during normal business hours.
Mark Kiperstein emphasized that all operations are conducted inside. There are
no hazardous materials brought to the site, not even automobile or similar
batteries.
The Board reviewed the structural characteristics of the ramp and the proposed
landscape around it. Mr. Kip2rstein stated further landscape along Zane Avenue
is also being considered to replace dead or missing materials.
Chairman Sell noted the importance of recycling in our present environment. At
the close of discussions, Larry Smith moved to approve the waiver for the ramp
as requested, noting the recycling process is needed, the use is productive and
further the structural characteristics of the building require a ramp for any
reasonable access.
Herb Polachek noted the additional landscape proposed and seconded the motion.
Chairman, Mike Sell , called the vote and it was unanimous for approval .
91-1-2 (Map 11) Commercial
1875 Lilac Drive ,
Sinclair Oi1 Company
The Petition is for waiver of Section:
11.30 Subd. 7 A front setback, for 17 feet off the required
35 feet from Duluth Street to a distance of
18 feet to the canopy at its closest point
and for 22.4 feet off the required 35 feet
from the west lot line to a distance of 12
feet to the building as it now exists at its
closest point and for 6 feet off the
required 35 feet from the east lot line
along TH #100, to a distance of 29 feet to
the canopy at its closest point.
The petition was in order, several adjacent properties had signed undecided.
MnDOT signed in approval . Present were Mr. Joseph Schmidt, Westside Equipment,
Mr. William Davis and Dennis Lorenz both representing Sinclair Oil Co.
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Sceretary, Lloyd Becker, noted that 17� feet of property was lost to the county
for Duluth Street improvements several years ago. Some additional setback area
was lost along the west lot line where the service road was installed. The
previous City Zoning Code measured the required 35 feet from the front lot line
to the center line of the gas pumps. Any canopy on any existing station would
project into the setback even though they approximate 14 feet high. Several
variances similar to this have been granted to other facilities in Golden
Valley.
Mr. Davis described the structural characteristics of the canopy and the dif-
ferent site lines along Highway 100 and also Duluth Street that were considered
and addressed. The proposed canopy is no higher than the existing building.
Joan Russell questioned the visual impact south to north along Highway 100.
Mr. Davis responded that the canopy with the proposed height should not block
the shopping center any more than the station does now and the visual impact
from all directions should be minimal . The canopy is primarily for customer
convenience, safety, and lighting at night, especially for self service. At the
close of discussion Chairman, Mike Sell , asked if there was any one else present
to speak on the canopy. Hearing and seeing none, Mike Sell , called for a vote
on the proposal .
Herb Polachek moved to approve the waiver as requested noting the hardship of
the 35 foot setback required on all four sides of the property, loss of substan-
tial setback areas to right-of-way acquisitions and the positive improvement he
felt the canopy would make for the reasons previously noted.
There being no further business to come before the Board, it was upon motion,
second, and vote to adjorn at 8:30 P.M.
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Mike Sell , Chairman oyd . Bec er, Secreta
NO MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS AS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED
DUE TO A LACK OF AN AGENDA, FOR FEBRUARY 12, 1991. �'�y�� ����