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REGIJT.AR MEETING GOLUEN VALLEY PLANNING C�MMISSION
March 13, 1958
A reg€�lar meeting of the Planning Commission of Golden Valley was held on
March 13, 1958, at 7:30 P.M. at 8030 Olson Memorial Highway. Vice Chair�
man LaBissoniere presided and the following members were present.; Messrs.
Lynch, Hetznan, Jensen, Ewald, Jordan, Velz, Borchert, Shinder, Dresser, and
Brorvn. .
The min�tes of the regular meeting of February 13, 1958 were approved unani�
mously on motion by Brown, seconded by Ewald.
NEW HOPE - GOLDEN VALLEY Joint Meeting re Proposed Merger - Vice Chairman
LaBissoniere opened �he discussion with the introduction of the Nev� Hope
ViTlage Planning Commission members Messrs. J. J. Kelso, C. Jesson, L. Davis
and N, Oman. After a brief discussion bq �iernbers relating to- the n�vr devel-
opments in the �roposed merger plan, it was agreed tha� a special join�t meet-
ing be held to discuss the merger plan on the 20th of March, 1958, at 7,30
P� M, at 8030 Olson Highway.
PLATS
COLANIAL REALTY CQMPANY - Revised plat, Western-Louisiana-Laurel-Jerse�Aves.
Preliminary �proval. Plat Committee Chairman LaBissoniere reported that
after due consideration his committee would recommend to the Commission to give
preliminary approval to the firs� eight lots and stated that consideration
should be given for a possible approval of the entire plat as submitted.
LaBissoniere indicated that a previous plat application was disapproved
because of sub5tandard lots and other conditians involving out-lots shor�n on
the i�itial plat layout. Mr. Halverson and Mr. Sachs appeared before the
Comtnission with a new plat layout. On amotion by Lynch, seconded by Shinder,
the Commission members voted unanimousiy for an approval of the entire plat
as submitted.
STANLEY KLINK - Preliminary approval Dou�2as Drive at Ol�mpia, Proposed
Multiple Dwellin�. Chairman LaB'issoniere reported that his eommittee had
given full consideration to the application and stated that the eommittee
using the present muitiple dwelling zoning regulations wouZd recoa�mend to the
Coimnission the denial of the zoning request. Commission members disct�ssed
the Council*s intention in referring the platting request to the Commission
for reconsideration. Mr. Foss appeared before the Commission and stated
fihat the Council referred the matter to the Pl�nning Commission for recon-
sideration based on the new pla� layout. Minutes of the Couneil's action
were read to the Planning Commission members. Village Attorney Kane india
cated that the Planning �ommission should observe proper procedures in
acting on all applications and stressed the neeessity of compliance with all
present zoning regulations. After some diseussion by members, a �otion was
made by Lyneh, seconded by Brown, to recommend to the Council to rezone the
property �nder consideration and to allow waivers on such set-back require-
ments as necessary. Six members voted against the motion and three for the
motion.
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A motion by Borchert, seconded by Dresser, referring the ma#ter to the
Zoning Committee with recommendations that the Zoning Gommittee give a
special consideration to the applicant•s request, was approved by members
with six voting for, two opposed and one member a�sstaining. The Zorting
Commit�ee was requested by the Chairman to report on the matter at the
next special mee�ing, scheduled for March 20, 1958.
FATRVTENT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY - Ewald Heiqhts Addition Preliminary plat
approval. Committee Chai.man LaBissoniere reported that his committee re-
commends that the plat be returned to the applicant for revisions. Chair-
man LaBissoniere further stated the plat layout was not complete regarding
the placing of streets and other requirements. He further xeported that he
would suggest a joint meeting of the applicant and the platting committee.
No further action was taken.
FRED JONES AND BDWARD JORDAN - Preliminary approval of Plat layout of area
between 23rd Avenue North and Duluth Street. Chairman LaBissoniere reported
that the plat layout was incomplete and recom�aended deferment of the appli-
cation until the next meeting.
B. A. ROBBINS - Multiple Dwell.in� at� Turner*s Crossroad South of Woodstock
Avenue. Chairman LaBzssoniere repoxted that the previous Commission's action
on�t�he rezonin� request be reaffirmed and stated further that the zoning re-
_ quest did not meet the requirements of the new multiple dwelZing zoning code.
Mr. Donald Rog�rs, attoxney for the applicant, appeared anti related the his-
tory of the applicant*s request for rezoning. Mr. Rogers stated that the
applicanfi is willing to provide the necessary road requirements into the Hagen
proper�y and further pointed out tha.t i�his was one of the basis why zoning
application was not approved. Mr. Robbins also appeared be€ore the Commission
-- and restated his proposal regard�e.ng the access provisions into the Hagen pro-
perty, Mr. Robbins also stated that he had purchased this property with the
intended use for multiple dwelling, basing his judgement on the zo�ing regu-
lations then in existance. After further discussion, Village Attorney Kane
explained the necessity €or the commission to follow the present zoning code
requirements in order to maintain continuity in the Village zoning p1an.
Mr. Beckman, property owner on Woodstock, stated that a petition of property
owners effected by the proposed rezoning, had signed a petition opposing the
requesfi for multiple dwelling zoning. Chairman LaBissoniere reported thafi
no'.sueh document was received by the Commission.
After considerable discussion by the members relatin to the quest'on of re-
�.zoning on the basis of the new multiple dwelling aon�ng code, Borc�iert moved
that the Commission advise the Council that the present plan for rezoning
does not meet the requirements of the multiple dwelling zoning regulations
and that �hese zoning requirements �epresent the best :judgement of the Planning
Gc»m�ission as applied to this rezoning proposal or any other multiple dvuelli.ng
rezaning request in the Village. After f urther discussion by members, the
motion was seconded by Veiz and was app;roved by ail the Commission members
except two who abstai.ned from voting. After da.scussing the Coiranission�s pre-
vious action on the matter, Borchert made a motion that his earli�r r�comm«
' endations be amended to include the Commission's reaffirmed posi�ion on the
original Commission action on the proposal for rezoning. The motian was
seconded by Velz and all members voted unanimo�sly for the amendment.
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STREET PATTERN AUDiTTt11R*S SUBI3TVISION -346 - Chairman LaBissoniere presented
members with a plat showing the areas in question and suggested that members
study plat relating especially tothe future street locations and the access
roads. The Commission members agreed to place this on the agenda for the
next meeting.
ZONING
�`iL�-L�t`� � ���,F �z R R�ALTY COMPANY � 2100 Lilac Drive - Multiple Dwellin� Chairman Velz
�>t�.. reported that the application meefis all requirements of the zoning code and
�'` u�����p recommended that the Commission approve the request if the question regazding
access to Highway 100 be sti�ulated. Mr. Rooney appeared before the Commis-
sion and indicated his plans regarding the entrance onto Highway 1Q0, and
5tated that he would be wil�.ing to mcet ali Vil2age and State requirements
regarding the access road, On a motion by Velz, the Commission recomtnended
to the Council that the request for rezoning- be approved with the stipulation
that attention be called to the Council regarding the provisions for access
onto Trunk Highway 100. The motion was seconded by S hinder and all members
voted unanimously for the recommendation.
GARRISON, ALLEfT W. North side Wayzata Boulevard between Sumter and Rfiode
Island Avenue-Rezone from Residential to Mult�_'ple. Chaiman Velz re�porrted that
�he rezonxng request does not mcet the neeessary requirements of the Village
zoning code and that the committ�e recommends to the Commission that the re-
quest be denied. Mr. Garrison and Mr. Friedlund appeared before the Cofamission
and indicated that more land could be made anailable" for the proposed building
site and stated the desirability of such a bailding that area. Mr. Friedlund
pointed out that the particular property in question was con�ained on three
sides by roads and streets and pointed out other advantages of a multiple
dwelling unit in that particular area. After some discussion by Council mem-
bers relating to the setback and land area requirements, a motipn by.Velz,
seconded by Dresser, was appzoved unanimou�ly to return the application to tiie
applicant for a new layout and resubmission to the zoning committee.
CORRECTION OF ZONINGS PRIOR TO CODIFICATION OF 20NING CODE Chairman Velz
r��orted that his committee and the Village Engineer reviewed the zoning records
and made certain corrections and additions necessary to have the records comply
with �he actual zoning and uses. Velz recommended to the Commission that the
proposed corrections and additions be submitted to the Council for their study
with the necessary legal considerations so that the proposed corrections and
additions can be included in the eodification of the ordinances. The motion
was seconded by Shinder and all members voted unanimously for the recommen-
dation.
STRF.F.T VACA,TION
VACATION OF TRITON DIRVE BETWEEN REGENT ANp QUAIL L. Z. Carlson appeared
before the Comms.ssion as a property owner and stated that the need for action
_ reg�rding Triton Avenue vacation request was necessary. The situation
constitutes a hazard in the present condition and he suggested that if the
street be vacated that a wa�k-through be made leading to the propa5ed park
area.
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1�r. C�rl.son alsa expiained the need of a storm sewer to solve the drainage problem,
Cha'�xma.n LaBissoniere reported that the request for vacating has been placed before
the Commission on several occasions in the past and that the Woodla�m Assocfation
Gronp were seeking Village a.ction to solve the problem. After considerable dis-
� cussion by members relating to the feasibility of vacating the streefi and to the
need for action by the property owners in �hat area, Gommission members suggested
that the Association and the property owners affected by the present conditions
should initiate the action in �bme manner such as a petition for storm sewer.
Commission members further recommended that the Village �ngineer inform the Council
as to a possible solution to this problem from the Village Engineering standpoint.
Outside of the above suggestions, no action was taken by the Planning Commission.
HARD6HIP WAIVERS
TH�MAS MULCAHY - 111 Ardmore Drive - Setback Committee Chairman Jordan reported
on the waiver request and ��ated that four members of the committee met and viewed
the property. Due to the peculiar terrain af the lot, the Committee felt that a
particular difficulty exists in main taining the required 35 foot setback.
Chairman Jordan further stated that the drawing submitted by the applicant does
not show exact distances as to where the proposed dwelling would be from` the
front property line and that the recommendation of the committee would be to app-
rove the request provided the Southeast corner of the structure wauld maintain
a 30 foot setback from the front property Iine, granting a 5 foot waiver of the
standard 35 foot setback at the Southeast corner only, On a motion by Dresser,
seconded by Ewald, the Committee's recommendations were accepted unanimously,
GEBO, L.M. Gorner Byrd and McNair Avenue - Setback Chairman Jordan reported that
members of the Committee met and ins ected the
p property and that in absence of a
survey of lot 20 and the proposed location of the dwelling to be built, the
Committee recommends that no action in regards to the request of the appli�ant
be taken. Mr, Gebo appeared before the Committee and indicated his desire for.
' some guidance from the Commission in regards to making a proposed p2an for a
structure on the lot in question. Commission members took no formal action on
the request and saggested that applicant submit plans for the proposed building,
LONG RANGE PLANNING
ERNEST LAMBERT' Lot 1 Keene Higbee and Bitzer's Outlots Mr. Ernest Lambert
appeared before the Commiss�.on and requested that the Planning Commission give
their opinion as to the long range development plans for the area adjacent to
his property. Mr. Velz, acting as chairman of the Long Range Planning Committee,
in �he absence of Mr, Loughland, indicated that more study was necessary regard-
ing the f uture developments of the area in question and suggested that Mr. Lam-
bert contact Loughland for futher study of the area development.
DEVELOPMENT OF AREA NORTH OF IAUREL AVENUE - Re ort. Mr. Velz repnrted that a
closer s�udy be made of the possible uses of the area North of Laurel Avenue,
taking ��a�o eonsideration the topography as well as current trend of development
in the adjacent areas. Velz further stated that Committee Chairman Loughland
would be in a position to discuss further a long range development plan for this
area at �he next meeting. No formal action was taken.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjou.r d. ' •
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