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02-13-64 PC Minutes �����. REGUI.AR MEETING of the GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION February 13, 1964 A �egular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held on Thursday, February 13, 1g64 at 7 :30 p , M. at the Civic Center , 7$00 Golden Valtey Road, Golden Valtey, Minnesota. President Brown presided and the fotlowing members were present : Jensen , Senstad, Loughland, Pennock, tynch, Bedwell , Straw and Discher. Absent members were Shinder , Velz, Bromschwig, Hetman, Raugtand, and VanHauer . Also present was Tom Snetsinger . A motion was carried to approve the minutes of January 16, 1964 with the following correction to Item B, "Plats�' , Varners Addition: "Lynch atso voted No." President Brown stated that the Commi.ttee Chairmen have been corre�ted as follows: Plats - Bedwell Ordinance - Senstad Zoning - Straw Long Range - Pennock PLATS A) Varners Addition - William Varner , Jr . Committee Chairman Bedwell read the following report : �'The Plat Committee reviewed the submitted plat with the proponents and discussed various ways to get better tand usage. An on-site inspection was made to better acquaint oursetves with all problems. The Committee feels the road shoutd continue through the parcel from the service road to Sixth Avenue North. By slightly jogging the road , a minimum fill will be needed. Also a short extension of the sewer and �water service, as proposed, ' Platted thusty wilt be in keeping with the already deveioped Schu1ler � s addition to the West . Therefore, the Committee unanimously recommends denial of the ptat presented.'� Mr . Witliam Varner and Mr . Fred Sicora were present and answered questions regarding the plat. In conjunction with continuing the street North to bth Avenue No, , Mr , Sicora stated that the property for such extension was not available to them, It was moved by Pennock, seconded by Straw to accept the Committee' s report and recommend denial of the plat as proposed. Lynch voted No. (� 3 � ,� ��. Regular Meeting of the G. V . Planning Corrxnission , 2- 13-64 ZONING A) Annuai Updating Committee Chairman Straw read the following report : �'The Committee recommended approval of the revising and updating of the Residential Zoning and also the Mu1tiple Dwelling Zoning to coincide with the M�ltiple Dwelling Ordinance as proposed to be adopted. " The Commission studied the zoning report and recommended the follow- ing plats be added to the Residential Zoning District : 1 ) Medley Hills 2 ) E . A. Anderson ' s Addition 3 ) Castle Downs Addition 4) Hampshire Oaks 5th Addition 5) Lamplighter Estates & Lamplighter Estates 2nd Addition 6} Adeline Addition 7 ) Trembtatt Terrace �) Golden Manor 9) Lilac Heights 10) Lilac Heights 2nd Addition 11 ) Greenview Terrace Replat 12) Gregory' s Addition It was moved by Jensen ar�d seconded by Loughland to add to the Resi - dential Zoning District the plats listed herein, and defer the Multiple Dwelling Zoning District until passage of the proposed Multipte Dwelling Ordinance by the Viltage Council . The motion carried unanimousty. S) 830 Boone Avenue No, - Maurice Mandel Committee Chairman Straw read the fotlowing report : '�This request is for a rezoning from Open to Multiple Dwelling . The applicant , Mr, Mandel , and his Realtor , Mr , Michelson , appeared before the Cornmittee and presented their plan for this rezoning. Velz stated that the drainage running Southeasterty across the site should be studied by the Engineering Staff. The Committee felt that the proposed use of the land is good and recommends approval , with Velz abstaining, subject, however to the condition that the applicant complies with all Ordinances. �' Mr . M. Mandel and his attorney, Mr. L. Haglund were present and answered questions regarding this rezoning, It was moved by Jensen and seconded by �ynch to accept the Commit- tee ' s report to rezone to M- 1 Muttiple Dweliing. Bedwell voted No, � `� (� x��i� tJ' Regular Meeting of the G. V. Planning Cornmission, 2- 13-64 C ) 300 Ensign Avenue No. - Metropolitan Garage Builders Committee Chairman Straw read the foilowing report : �'This request is for a rezoning from Open to Multiple Dwelling . Mr . Reinickie, Mr . Welty, the applicants, along with their Architect , Mr , John Milter , appeared before the Committee and presented their plan. The Committee recommends that the Applicant work with the Vitlage Engineering Staff on a street pattern for this area in conjunction with the rezoning. The C�rnnitt�e made reference to the Long Range Pianning and Zoning Committee Joint Report dated May 15 , 1961 , and requested that said report be made available to the Commission and ttae applicant. The Committee recommended that the rezoning be deferred untii the above referenced report can be studied and a satisfactory street pattern to serve adjacent areas be resolved, along with the question of access to the property to be rezoned. " Committee Chairman Straw also read the following ��Joint Report - Long Range Planning � Zoning Committees" dated May 15, 1961 : "At the Planning Commission meeting of May 11 , 1961 , the Zoning Committee reported on the apptication of Reuther , Inc, for zoning, to Industrial uses , a portion of the Southwest quarter of Section 31 , Township 118, Range 21 lying South of Bassett ' s Creek. By resolution of the Planning Commission, the Zoning Committee and the Long Range Committee were directed to meet jointly., review the premises and general area, and report back to the Plannin Commission. These Committees met on Monday evening, May 15, 19�1 , viewed fihe surrounding area and the site in question. The members present were: Pennock, Lynch, Velz , Hetman, Loughland , Straw, VanHauer and Brown. The following c�nprises some of the reasoning of the above group: 1 . The Committees can see no reason why most of the area North of Bassett ' s Creek should not be developed as Residential , This area is already partially developed near Olson Highway to the North of the site in question, Further residential developmenfi, bounded by Brookview Golf Club on the East; Bassett ' s Creek on the South; and and the area zoned to Multiple Dwelling on the West , would make a substantial neighborhood addition to the Village. The Canmittees agree that the area West of the Multipte zoned land to County Road #1 $ might well be developed to some Commercial , Light Industrial or Business Office use. 1�4�0� Regular Meeting of the G. V . Planning Commission , 2- 13-64 2 . Regarding the land South of Bassett ' s Creek, the Cocrmittees would suggest that consideration be given to requests for either Business and Pro- fessional Offices or Muttiple Qwelling zoning; to become, in effect , a transitionat area between the suggesfied residential zoning North of Bassett ' s Creek and the Industriat Zone South of Western Avenue. 3. The Committees feel that the tand North of Generat Mi11s office building and South of Bassett ' s Creek (presently owned by General Mills) , if developed, could well be done atong lines compatible with the present General Mills office building and in keep- ing with the high standard they have set along County Road #18. Motion was made by Loughtand secor►ded by Hetman and unanimously carried, to recommend to the Ptanning Commission denial of the . request for Industrial Zoning North of Western Avenue. Joe Brown, Chairman l.ong Range P1anning Committee" The applicants , Mr . Reinickie, Mr . Welty and their Architect, John Miller , presented their proposal and answered auestions of the Commission. The applicants stated that they have taken an option on Tract AA, Registered Land 5urvey No. 30, which would facilitate a southerly extension of Ensign Avenue to serve this property proposed to be rezoned. It was moved by Jensen and seconded by Bedwell , that the matter be referred to the Zoning Committee for further study of the street pattern and the Joint Report 'of May 15, 1961 , The motion carried unanimously. D) Withdrawal of Petition for Rezoning - Minn. Paper and Cordage Committee Chairman Straw read the foltowing report : '�The Committee was made aware of the fact that Minnesota Paper and Cordage has withdrawn, by letter , their petition to rezone the property at 6000 Laurel Avenue. The appticant , through a staff inember , requesfied the $25.00 fee be returned and the Committee unanimously approved this request . �' It was moved by Jensen, seconded by Discher to accept the committee report, but deny the request that the $25.00 fee be returned. The motion carr.' ied unanimously, ��'�; Regular Meeting of the G. V . Planning Co�rrrrrnission, �- 13-64 E) 3700 Golden Valtey. Road - P. B. Olson Committee Chairman Straw read the fol1owing report : "This request is for rezoning from Residential to Mulfiiple Owelting. Mr. Olson was present and presented his plan with ten ( 10) units proposed to be constructed. The avaiiable square footage would permit approximately only five (5) units. In view of this , the applicant withdrew his request for rezoning. The applicant requested that the $25.00 fee be returned to him and the Committee unanimously approved his request, "' It was moved by Lynch and seconded by Bedwell to accept the Commit- tees Report and return the $25.00 fee. The motion carried unanimo�sly. ORDINANCE WAIVERS A) 830 Boone Ave. No, - Maurice Mandel Committee Chairman Senstad gave the fotlowing report : "Request is for waiver of section 4,03 of Multiple Dwelling District (one enclosed garage per unit and ? enclosed garage for each addi - tional bedroom in a unit) to permit builder to construct two bedroom multiples with only one enclosed garage space, After reviewing the pians and discussing ordinance with proponents , the Committee feels that no waiver is justified and therefore recommends denial . Mr , M. Mandel and his attorney were present and answered questions regarding this waiver . It was moved by Discher and seconded by Jensen to accept committees report and deny the application for a waiver . The motion carried unanimously. B) 9100 Olson Highway - G . Widen Committee Chairman Senstad read the following committee report : "Request is for waiver of Section 14 platting regutations to convey the East 80 feet of the 2q1 , 14 foot lot between Sixth Avenue �lorth and Highway 55, A previous request to convey 60 feet of this lot was approved by the Commission �n November 15, 19b2 and approved by the Council on November 20, 1962. However , this approval lapsed after one year because construction had not begun in accordance with the ordinance, � �� Regular Meeting of the G . V , Planning Commission, 2-13-b4 After reviewing the proposal and the previous recommendations, the Committee recommends approval . '� Mr . Widen and i�r . G. Gibbons were present. It was moved by Lynch and seconded by Jensen to aceept the Commifi- tee ' s report. The motion carried unanimously to accept the report and approve the request for this waiver , C ) 2850 Kyle Avenue No. - National Funds Committee Chairman Senstad read tMe fol1owing Committee report : "Request is for waiver of Section 3. 11 (side yard requirements) of 3.6 feet to place newly constructed basement in conformance. The lot size is shown as 87 . 90 feet which, if used as a side yard, would require 13, 185 feet of set-back from East boundary line, If used as a rear yard, 20% would require 17.58 feet set-back. The survey dated September 1963 shows only 7.6 feet set-back from the East property line of the present construction. Applicant states that it would cost approximately $4,000.00 to tear this basement out and reconstruct it. After checking the details and surveys , the Committee suggested the appticants endeavor to purchase addi - tional land frc�m the adjoining property on the East . The Commit- tee atso agreed to meet again with the appticants at 7 : 15 P. M. on February 13th to finalize their recammendation. " The Corr�ittee met with the applicant prior to the Commission meeting and Committee Chairman Senstad reported that the Ordinance Committee unanimously recommends that this request for waiver be denied. Mr . Gerald Therrian, representing Nafiional Funds, was present and answered questions of the Commission. The Commission discussed this request at length. It was determined that only 2 feet coutd be acquired from the property on the East because of an existing house being located there and this woutd still be insufficient to put the basement in conformance, It was moved by Loughland and seconded by Bedweil to deny the re- quest for a waiver. The motion carried unanimously. D) 136i Mandan Ave. No, - E1ra, Inc. Committee Ghairman Senstad read the followin� Committee report : "Request is for waiver of Section 3 . 11 {front and side yard require- ments) to a 20 foot front yard set-back and a 10 foot rear yard set-back and a 1Q foot rear yard set-back on one corner, ���. Regular Meeti�ng of the G. V, planning Cornmission, 2- 13-b4 This is a triangular shaped lot which abuts streets on two sid�s. The Committee checked the plat and found it would be impossibte to build any house on this lot without a waiver . The house size proposed seems reasonable for this tot, therefore the Committee recommends approvat , Mr. B. Frericks was present and answered questions. It was moved by Straw and seconded by Bedwell to accept the Canmit- tees report to approve the request for waiver . 7he motion carried unanimously. GENERAL - President Brown stated that he had received a request from a member of the �'Trail Ways�' Committee to appear before the Planning Commission. It was decided to honor this request at a future meeting. All the Planning Commission members present received a copy of the "Bassett ' s Creek Citizen ' s Committee Report.�' A motion for adjou,rnt�ent was honored at 10:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, / � Thomas G. Snetsinger � Acting Secretary . ; ' Engineering Department ' � �_ % �� ; '�`�� �� I.� /� ' � Joe L� Brown, PresidentT