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03-12-64 PC Minutes � ��:. REGULAR MEETING of the GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION March 12, 1964 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley P1anr�ing Commission was held on Thursday, March 12 , 1g64 at 7:30 P. M. at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road , Golden Valley, Minnesota. President Brown presided and the following members were present: Loughtand, Shinder, Senstad, Bedwell , Raugland, Hetman, Straw, �ynch and Bromschwig. A1so present was Robert. Skare, Village Attorney and Acting Secretary, Snetsinger . The following members were absent : Pennock, Velz, Discher , Jensen and Van Nauer , It was moved by Hetman, seconded by Senstad to accept the minutes of February 13 , 1964, as mailed, ZONING A) 300 ENSIGN AVE . N0. - Mets�opolitan Garage Suilders Committee Chairman Straw read the following Committee Report : �'This �equest is for a rezoning for Open Development to Multiple Dwelling and was continued as a result of the Planning Commission meeting of February 13 , 1964, where this matter was referred to the Zoning Committee for further study. Mr . Ed Reinickie, Mr . Blaine Carey, and their Architect, Mr , John Miller, were present and answered questions , The Committee felt that the best use of the area would be residential and after reviewing the proposal and further study of the �"Joint Report - �ong Range P1anning and Zoning" dated May 15, 1961 , and in view of this joint report, the Committee recommends denial of this request for rezoning. " At the request of President Brown, Ghairman Straw read the follow- ing from the joint Zoning-Long Range Committee report dated May 15, 1961 : "The Committees can see no reason wf�y most of the area North of Bassett ' s Creek should not be developed as Residential , This area is a1ready partially developed near Olson Highway to the North of the site in question, Further residential development , bounded by Brookview Golf Club on the East; Bassett ' s Creek on the South; and the area zoned to Multiple Dwelling on the West, would 'make a substantial neighborhood addition to the Village. The Committees agree that the area West of the Multiple zoned 1and to County Road #18 might well be developed to some Commercial , Light Indu�strial or Business Office use. J�`��.' Yr. Regular Meeting of the G. V, Planning Commission, 3- 12-b4 Regarding the land South of Bassett ' s Creek, the Committees would suggest that consideration be given to requests for either Business and Professional Offices or Multipie Dwelling zoning; to become, in effect , a transitional area between the suggested resi - dential zoning North of Bassett ' s Creek and the Industrial Zone South of Westerr� Avenue. �' Mr. Reinickie, Mr. Carey, Mr. John Miller, their Architect, Mr . Samstead, their Engineer , Mr . Weisberg, their Attorney and Mr . • Brooks , the owner of the property, were all present to answer questions. Mr , Samstead presented soil borings taken by Minder Engineering Co. , Inc, on March 10, 1g64 at the proposed site, In view of this soit survey, Mr . Samstead felt that the site could not eco- nomically be developed as a residential area, because of the street construction involved and high water table encountered. Mr . Reinickie stated that he had contacted the abutting property owners on the North and, except for one property owner, rec�:ived no objections to the proposed rezoning. Raug?and suggested that the applicants submit a petition signed by the abutting property owners that they do not object to the proposed rezoning. It was moved by Loughland and seconded by Hetman and unanir�ous1y carried to refer the matter to the Zoning and Long Range Commit- tees, to study jointly proposed street patterns and soil conditions with the Village Engineering staff. B) 6627 - 6TH AVE. N0. - Dahlberg Electronics Committee Chairman Straw read the following report : ��This request is for a rezoning from Open Develop►nent to Light Industrial . The following were present and answer�ed questions of the Committee: Mr . Bob Winslow, Mr . Bob Geib, Mr . Ron Poferl , and Mr . 8laine Carey. The Committee discussed the proposal and also the petition that was submitted by the property owners in thiis area an February 6, 1962, requesting that the area bounded by O1son Memorial Highway on the South, Jersey Avenue No, on the West, 6th Avenue No. on the North and Eckberg-Petri , Inc, on the East not be zoned residential . The Canmittee� stated that Dahlberg 'Electronics would be a definite asset to the Vil1age but felt that the zoning required, which is right Industrial , is too heavy a use for this area. The Committee discussed the Long Range Committee Report dated February 15, 1962, and following is a copy of that Report: "REVIEW OF ZONING - 6th Ave. North and Jersey Ave .; Turners Cross- road and Laurel Ave. � 1 ���= Regular Meeting of the G. V. Planning Commission, 3-:12-64 Long Range Ptanning Committee Chairman Pennock gave the following report : "Both of these areas were part of a large group of parcels previ - ously recommended by the Planning Commission to be rezoned Residential . These two areas were deferred by the Council and a request was made to have the Long Range Committee review them again. After discussion , a motion was made by J�nsen, seconded by Hetman, that the parcel bounded by Olson Highway, Jersey Avenue, 6th Avenue North and the Business and Professional Offices Zoning on the East be rezoned from �pen Development to Residential , '� Regarding the Open Development : property bounded by Laurel Ave. , the Minneapolis, Northfield and Southe�n Railway, Glenwood Ave, and Turners Crossroad, The Committee studied this area again and still feels that it is basical1y Residentia1 in character and that it should be developed as such. In consideration of the difficuities in developing a street pattern ir� this area and of the interest sMown by the property owners , a motion was made by Loughtand, seconded by Hetman and carried to defer this item for 90 days before taking final action . Mr. Green, Mr . Smith and other property owners in the area were present to discuss the proposed rezoning. Motion by Hetman, seconded by Discher , that the Planning Commission accept the Committee report and recommend to the Council that the area bounded by Olson Highway, Jersey Avenue, bth Avenue No. and the Business and Professional Offices Zoning on the East be rezoned from Open Development to Residential Zoning, and that action on the area bounded by Laurel Avenue, the Minneapolis , Northfield and Southern Railway, G1enwood Avenue and Turners Crossroad be deferred for 90 days . Motion unanimously carried. l� In view of the above Long Range Committee Report, the Comrnittee fiherefore recommends denial of this rezoning request .�� President Brown read the following letter : March 1 1 , 196�+ Planning Commission Village of Go1den Valley Village Ha11 7800 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley, Minn. 55427 Att: Tom Snetsinger , Secretary � " � ;� 13 Regular Meeting of the G. V. Planning Commission, 3- 12-64 Gentlemen: We wish to withdraw our petition for rezoning the Roy C . Olson property which was submitted to� your sub-cormnittee on Thursday, March 5. We are withdrawing with the probable intention of resub- mitting our petition at the next sub-committee meeting on approximately April 2. We very much appreciate your time and sons�deration. Sincerely, Dahlberg Electronics, Inc. (Signed) Ronald Poferl - Controller President Brown asked why, when the area was recommended by the Commission to be rezoned to residentiat , it was not rezoned, Chairman Straw stated that a petition by the property owners was presented to the Council at that time, requesting that the area not be zoned resi - dentiat , and the Council did not rezone it. In view of the above letter and the applicant not being present, the Commission took no action and deferred the matter to a future meeting. C) g200 OLSON HIGHWAY - Feinberg Meats Committee Chairman Straw read the following report : ��The Vil1age Council , ,at their regular meeting of February 18, 1g64, referred this matter fio the Planning Commission to study the use proposed in an existing Commercial Zoned District . Due to this , no formal application was submitted, The owner , Mr . Neil Feinberg, Mr . Ron Frank and Mr . John McNulty were present and answered questions of the Committee. Mr . Feinberg explained the type of operation, a�unt of Traffic to be generated and other details of the operation. Mr . Feinberg a1so stated that no physical expansion is required or contemplated, with the possibility of a retail outlet being established in the s�ne building at some future date, Affier hearing Mr . Feinberg � s presentation, the Committee discussed the matter , and it was decided that this use would lend itself towards a Light Industrial or Industrial use, and not, as presently zoned, Commercial . �' 1 ��` � _ Regular Meeting of the G. V. P.lanning Commission, 3-12-64 Mr . Neil Feinberg was present and explained the operation of his business and answered questions . ' It was moved by Bedwell and seconded by Shinder and unanimously carried to accept the Committee report, and the Commission agreed unanimously that this use would require tight Industrial Zoning. D) ANNUAL UPDATING - Multiple Dwelling No action was taken by the Commission on this matter , It was moved by Bromschwig, seconded by Lynch to refer this matter to the Zoning Committee for study and recommendation, The motion carried unanimously. E) RECODIFICATION OF VILLAGE CODE � ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING CODE CHAPTER NUMBERS Committee Chairman Straw read the following report : �'No action was taken on the Recodification of the Village Code. The Committee recommended the adoption of an Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Numbers as per , the Village Attorneys draft copy.+' Mr , Skare, the Village Attorney, expl�ained the Proposed Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Chapter Numbers , and stated he would prepare a letter for the next Planning Commission meeting in regards to the Recodification of the Village Code. It was moved by Straw and seconded by �ynch to adopt the Ordinance Amending Zoning Code Chapter Numbers . The motion carried unani - mously. No action was taken on the matter of Recodification of the Village Code, pending the Village' Attorney ' s letter to the Planning Commission , F) LAUREL AVE , Committee Chairman Straw read the following report: '�Mr . Dave Trach and Mr . Biil Hume appeared before the Committee to informally discuss the area South of Trach ' s 2nd Addition and Glenway Slopes 3rd Addition abutting Laurel Avenue. They made no formal request for rezoning of this area dnd indicated no prefer- ence for any partieular zoning, The entire area abutting Laurel Avenue on the North from Cortlawn Addition to the Minneapolis Northfield and Southern Railroad right-of-way was discussed, Mr , Trach gave the Committee a history of the development and zoning in this area, Ne also submitted alternate proposals for developing this area. �� ��� Regular Meeting of the G. V . Planning Commission , 3- 12-64 The Committee thanked Mr . Trach and Mr . Hume for appearing. , No recommendation was made, nor was any action taken by the Committee at this time. �f The Commission acknowledged the Committee report, but took no action. ORDINANCE WAIVERS A) 1700 N. LILAC DRIVE - Marcia Gallseth This request is for a waiver of Sections 3. 051 and 3. 11 , to permit the construction of a double bungalow. Committe� Chairman Senstad read the following report. �'Mrs . Gulseth and Mr . Korengold, her attorney, were present and answered questions of the Committee. The area of this lot is much too inadequate for a double bungalow, and the Committee therefore recommends denial .�{ Mrs. Gulseth and Mr . Korengo1d, were present and answered questions, The tot in question is 56 feet wide and �' 1 $6 feet in depth. � Mr , Korengold was asked if he was discouraged by Staff inembers to submit this petition for a waiver . Mr . Korengold stated that he was. It was moved by Raug1and and seconded by Bedwell to accept the Committee report and recommend the denial of this request. The motion carried unanimously. B) 12 MEADOW LANE N . - S . Tremblatt The foltowing report was read by Committee Chairman Senstad: "Mr , Tremblatt was present and answered questions. Platting of Tremblatt Terrace created the lot in question. The appli - cant is requesting a waiver to avoid the platting of on� lot in order ta setl it. The Committee recommends approval of this request . �+ Mr . Tremblatt was present and answered questions of the Commission. It was moved by Bedwell and seconded by Hetman to accept the Committee report and recorrnnend approval of this request. The motion 'carried unanimously. 1.�(�� Regular Meeting of the G. V . Planning Commission, 3fl12-64 C ) 1637 FLAG AVE . N0. - Eugene Schlee Committee Chairman Senstad read the fol1owing report . '�The app1icant was present to answer any questions . The request is for a 23 foot setback from Naper Street . This setback is in accordance with our past practice on corner 1ots in Lakeview Heights. In view of this , the Committee therefore recommends approval . �� Mr. Schlee was present to answer questions of the Commission. A discussion was held, and it was decided to amend the request for a setback to 22 feet instead of 23 feet as originally petitioned, to coincide with the other setbacks on Naper Street , It was moved by tynch and seconded by Hetman to accept the Committee report and recommend approval as amended. The motion carried unanimously. D) 1900- 1904 HILLSBORO AVE . - James Asch Committee Chairman Senstad read the following report: �'The applicants, Mr , Asch and Mr. Ashe were present . The Merger of Tit1e serves no purpose in this case, only two tots involved, The surrounding area has homes built on 60 foot lots . The Committee therefore recommends approval . In regards to a waiver of Sec. 3 , 11 , the request is for a 23 foot setback on Ear1 Street. This request is in accordance with our past practice on corner lots in takeview Neights. The Committee therefore recommends approval ,�� Mr . Asch and Mr . Ashe were present and answered questions of the Commission. It was moved by Loughtand and seconded by Hetman to accept the Committee ' s report and recanmend approval of the applicants ' re- quests, one, to waive the merger of titte and two, waive the 35 foot setback to a 23 foot setback on the corner lot on Earl Street . The motion carried unanimously. E) See Item 2-E of these minutes . (Ag�nda) GENERAL Loughiand brought the Commission up-to-date with respect to a meet- ing that was held with the Minnesota Highway Department for �he future plans on T. H. No. 55. - ����µl� Regular Meeting of the G. V. Planning C�nmission, 3- 12-64 It was moved by Senstad, seconded by Raugland to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously and the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P, M. Respectfuliy submitted, / ' Thomas G. Snetsinger ; ��� Acting Secretary ' �._ �"J ! ` ���� �� � ��� 'i 1 �_ , � Joe L. Brown, President