07-16-64 PC Minutes � REGULAR MEETING �`� "`
OF THE
GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION
,1u 1 y 16, 1964,
A regular meeting of the Golden Va11ey Planning Cot�xnission was held
on Thursday, July 16, 1964.at 8:00 P.M. at the Golden Valley Civic
Cenfier , 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Presi-
dent Brown presided and the following members were present: Straw,
Senstad, Bromschwig, �oughtand, Raugland, Pennock, Discher , and
Bedwel1 , Also presen.t were Roger Ulstad, Villac� Manager ; Robert
Skare, Villa� attorney; John Voss, Secretary and Tom Snetsinger,
Acting Secretary,
It was moved by Loughland , seconded by Raugland to approve the
minutes of ,1une 1 1 , 1964 , as mai led,
President Brown introduced th e recently hired Planning Commission
Secretary, John Voss, to the members of the Planning Commission,�
PLATS
A) Third Addition of Brunswick Court� - Ken Nash
Committee Chairman Bedwell read the fo1lowing Committee report :
��This parce1 has four lots inteded foi� residential use.
The Commi ttee suggested tha t tFe curved por tion of the cu 1 -de-sac
of the now thru street , Adair Avenue, be returned to their respec-
tive lots , Lot 1 , Block 2, and E.ot, l , Block 1 .
It was also noted that a vacated lane lies on the eastern part of
Lot 1 , Block 2.
The Committee unanimously recom�nends approval of this plat.��
This matter was deferred from the June meeting for lack of information.
The background on the Vacation of Private Lane was discussed and it
was asked if this would be included in the Plat ,
It was moved by Loughland and seconded by Raugland to accept the
Committee report and recommend approval of the Plat of Third
Addition to Brunswick Court. The motion carried unanimously,
B� Church Addition - Minneapolis Apostolic �.utheran Church
Committee Chairman Bedwell read the following Committee report :
"This parcel consists of eleven lots, Lots 1 thru 4, along the North
end of Block 2, and one large Lot 5, with a 30-foot dedicated
right-of-way, ��Kenneth Way��; a 60 foot right-of-way, ��Adair Avenue��,
running from South to North, and to the East of this , Lots l thru
6, B1ock 1 . All meet requirements except Lofi 6, Block 1 .
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The existing house on Lot 6, B1ock 1 , has a 25 ' existing setback
from Adair Avenue and 2�+� from CSAH No. 66. It was suggested that
a waiver of 10" be ranted to a 25 ' setback on its West side and
a 11 ' waiver to a 2� ' setback be granted on its South side or front,
The Committee unanimous1y recommerids approval of this p1at . '�
Pastor Hendrickson was present to answer questions ,
It was moved by Raugland and seconded by tough1and to accept the
Committee report and recommend approval of the Plat of Church
Addition , The motion carried unanimously.
C) �eber Addition - Jerry Green
Committee Chairman Bedwel1 read the following Cornmittee report :
"This is a referral from Council .
The Committee reaffirms its action of June 7, 1964, reading as
follows :
'"The remaining part of tot C and all of Lot F is platted
into four 1ots , It was noted that the existing house on
part of Lot C is 27. 7 ' from Leber Lane right-of-way.
That a waiver of 7,3 ' be granted to a setback of 27 ,7 � ��
with this additional wording: ��That an easement for utility
purposes to Lot K of RI.S No, 752 be granted to run equa1 portions
on the Western border of Lot 3 ar�ti the Eastern border of Lot 4, �'
Mr Green has stated �rby letter�� that he wi11 defray the expenses
of any blacktopping on Leber L.ane. �{
It was moved by Raugland, seconded by Bromschwig to accept the
Commit tee repor t and recorrnnend approva 1 of the P 1 at of Leber
Addition. The motion carried unanimously,
ZON ING
A) 600 North Lilac Drive - Va11ey Vil1age Apartments
Corrxnittee Chairman Straw read the fo1lowing Corr�nittee report :
"This request for rezoning of existing Commercial Zoning District
to Mu1tiple Dwelling Zonir�g Sub-District M- 1 is a result of the
recent classifying of existiing Multiple Dwel1ings to Multiple
Dwelling Zoning Sub-Districts ,
The Committee recognizes the nonconformance of the existing buildings
with respect to spacing between buildings, garage and parking
requirements and setbacks .
The Committee studied a previous Planning Commission recommendatiQn
dated flctober 11 , 19b2, and unanimously recommends that the entire
tract be zoned to Multiple Dwelling Sub-District M- 1 , but the
Committee wants to emphasize that this action in no way recommends
that any waivers be granted, ��
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It was moved by Bromschwig, seconded by Discher to accept the
Committee report and recommend approva1 of the rezoning, The motion
carried unanimously.
B) 6155 St . Croix Ave. - ppartments
Committee Chairman Str.aw read the follawing Committee report :
�'This request for rezoning of existing Open Development to Multiple
Dwe�t�ling Zoning Sub-District M- 1 is a resu1t of the recent classi -
fying of existing Multiple Dwellings fo Multiple Dwelling Zoning
Sub-Districts .
The existing building is a 7 unit apartment and does not conform to
the required setbacks or required garage spaces .
The Committee unanimously recommends that this area be zoned Mu1ti -
ple Dwel1ing Sub-District M- 1-, but emphasize that this action in no
way recommends that any waivers be granted. �i
It was moved by Bromschwig and seconded by Discher to accept the
Committee report and recommend approval of the rezoning . The motion
carried unanimously.
C) 3100 North Lilac Drive - Valley Community Presbyterian Church
Committee Chairman Str�aw read the following Committee report :
"This is a request to change the existing Residential Zoning to
Institutional Zoning Sub-District I- 1 .
Lot 3, Block 1 , and Outlot A, all in Woodlawn Park 2nd Addition are
presently zoned Residential and are owned and occupied by the
Valley Community Presbyterian Church,
The two parcels in question were not included in the reclassification
of the Institutional Zoning, but were brought to the attention of
the Staff when the Church subm�tted a survey for a proposed addition
to the existing structure.
The Committee unanimously recommends that Lot 3, Block 1 , and Outlot
A, in Wood1awn Park 2nd Addition be zoned Institutional Zoning, Sub-
pistrict I- 1 . �'
It was moved by Pennock and seconded by Bromschwig to accept the
Committee report and recommend approval of the rezoning. The motion
carried unanir�ous1y.
D) 8636 Plymouth Ave, - Leo J. Ness
Committee Chairman Straw read the following Committee report :
"The request is for a change in zoning from Open Development to
Commercial . The Applicant, Mr . Ness, was present and stated tfa.�at
he proposes to rent motor bikes and sell other items .
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The Committee �elt that the area along Plymouth Ave , does not lend
itself towards Commercial Zoning, and the rezoning of the area in
question would constitute 11Spot Zoning�' ,
The Committee therefore recommends denia1 of the rezoning request , '�
Mr, Ness was present to answer questions.
It was moved by Discher and seconded by Loughland to accept the
Committee report and recommend denial of this rezoning request, The
motion carried unanimously,
ORDINANCE WAIVERS
A) Residential Zoning Sub-Districts R- 1 � R-2
This matter was deferred to the August meeting ,
B) 3910 Poplar Drive - Paul Ocken
The applicant withdrew his request for an Ordinance Waiver.
C) 1101 Winnetka Ave, - Marvin E. Aukes
Committee Chairman Senstad read the following Committee report :
"Petition is for the Waiver of Section 3, 18, Zoning Regs . Sideyard
Setback. Petitioner desires a waiver of 1 foot to a setback of 4
feet on the South side of his existing garage, on Lot 7, Block 2,
of Go1den Oaks . This waiver would permit addition of 8� to the
North side of the existing garage, The garage is presently non-
conforming by 1 ' .
Ordinance Committee recommends approval of the petition , stipulating
that Village Ordinances and Regulations be complied with in all
other respects . �!
It was moved by Pennock and seconded by Raugland to accept the
Committee report and recommend to the Council approval of this Ordi -
nance Waiver . The motion carried unanimously,
D) 3430 Manor Drive - Lorne Bettenqa
Committee Chairman Senstad read the foltowing Committee report :
��Petition is for the Waiver of Section 3, 11 , Zoning Regs. Sideyard
Setback, Petitioner desires a waiver of 5.6 feet to a setback of
5 feet , in order to add to his home a new kitchen and dir�;isrig ;room.
The property consists of all of Lot 16, except the Northeasterly
30' front and rear thereof, and �all of Lot 17, Block 3, Delphian
Heights 2nd Unit, This area is one of small , odd-shaped lots .
Many houses have had additions made to them, apparent1y involving
waivers , iVo hardship runs with the land .
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Ordinance Committee recommends approvat of the petition, but not
unanimousiy, stipuiating that Viltage Ordinances and Regulations
be complied with in all other respects .��
Mr , Bettenga was present to answer questions .
It was moved by Discher and seconded by Loughland to accept the
Committee report and recommend to the Council approval of this
ordinance waiver. Motion carried with 5 ayes and 4 nayes.
E ) 13�+� Mandan Ave, - Cross Construction Co.
Committee Chairman Senstad read the following Committee report :
"Petition is for the Waiver of Section 3 , 18, Zoning Regs. Petitioner
desires a waiver of 4 feet to a clearance to house of 16 feet to
buitd a 14' wide single garage behi�id the existing home on the new
lot created of the West half of Lots 12 � 13, Block 5 of Glenwood
view, No hardship runs with the land.
F3rdinance Committee recommends denial of the petition. ��
Mr . Cross of Cross Construction was present .
It was moved by Loughtand and seconded by Bedwell to accept the
Committee report and recommend to the Council der�ial of this
Ordinance Waiver . The motion carried unanimously.
F) 5305 Greenview �ane - Nordstrom - Odelt
Committee Chairman Senstad read the following Committee report:
"Petition is for the Waiver of Section 3.051 , Zoning Regs . Petitioner
desires a waiver of 45 feet to a width at setback of `105 feet and
waiver of approzimately 320 sq, ft , in area, in order to build a
double bungalaw on Lot 4, B1ock 2 of Greenview Terrace . The double
bungalows to the West are on over�ize lots. Single dwellings are
built to the East. No hardship runs with the land. The lot is
appropriate for a single family residence .
Ordinance Committee recommends denial of the petition. �'
Mr . Nelson of Nordstrom-Odell was present .
Committee Chairman Senstad read the P1anning Commission minutes of
January 10, tg63, in regards to Greenview Terrace Re-Plat where
double bunga1ow sites were approved on all four lots at the same
time that approval of the plat was recommended . The 1ot in question
at this time is not a part of the Greenview Terrace Re-Plat .
It was moved by Pennock and seconded by Bedwell to accept the
Committee report and recommend to the Council denial of this Ordinance
Waiver, The mofiion carried unanimously.
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G) 6400 Knoll St. - Witlard S . Randall
Committee Chairman Senstad read the fol1owing Committee Report;
'�Petition is for the Waiver of Section 3. 11b, Zoning Regs . Sideyard
setback , Petitioner desires a waiver of 2 , 2 feet to a setback of
2,8 feet on Lot 199, Belmont. This waives an existing situation,
where the house was incorrectly placed by the Contractor in 1960.
Ordinance Committee recommends approval of the petition , stipulating
that V'� 11age Ordinances and Regulations be complied with in all
other respecfis. "
It was moved by Bedwell and seconded by Straw to accept the Committee
report and recommend to the Ca.incil approval of this Ordinance Waiver .
The motion carried unanimously.
LONG RANGE
A) Street Vacation - Golden Valley Road at Douglas Drive
Committee Chairman Pennock read the fol1owing Committee report :
��This request is for a vacation of a portion of Golden Valley Road
North of the existing alignment of Golden Valley Road, from Doug1as
Drive West to Florida Ave,
The ,4pplicant , Mr , Palmer , was present .
The �ituation is a result of the realignment of Golden Valley Road,
Several underground utilities are maintained on the portion
proposed to be vacated,
The Committee unanimously recommends that this matter be deferred
to permit the Committee to make a study with the possibility of
establishing a policy in the event of similar requests in the future.
The Staff has been requested to make a study of any existing and/or
possib1e future rea1ignment or relocation , for the Committee to
study at fihe August meeting. ��
Mr . Pa1mer, the Applicant , was present to exp1ain his reasons for
requesting this vacation.
It was moved by Bromschwig and seconded by Discher to accept the
Committee report to defer this matter to the August meeting . The �
motion carried unanimously.
B) Street Vacation - Plymouth Ave.
Committee Chairman Pennock read the following Committee report :
'�The request is for a vacation of a portion of Ptymouth adjac�nt to
Lot 1 , Busch ' s Meadow Acres, from Mandan Ave, to Boone Ave.
The App1icant , Mr , Ness, was present ,
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The situation is a result of the realignment of Plymouth Ave, No
underground uti1ities are maintained along this portion proposed to
be vacated,
Again the Committee recornmends deferring this matter in view of
the previous recorrnnendation of further study in connection with the
Vacation on Golden Valley Road, and also recognizing that i� the
rezoning request is not approved, the vacation might not be desired. ��
Mr , Ness , the Applicant, was present,
It was mo�,e d by Loughland and seconded by Raugland to accept the
Committee report to defer this matter to the August meeting,
, GENERAL
Study of Belmont
A discussion was held on that por. tion of Belmor�t that as yet has not
been developed. Generally South of Oiympia St , and West of Jersey
Ave, the general consensus of the Planning Commission is that in
the development of this area the Village should encourage Building
sites which more c1oseiy conform to the 100 foot requirement.
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Thomas G. Snetsinger
Acting Secretary
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Joe L. Brown, President