Loading...
06-16-66 PC Minutes .� �� �3 .a� REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION ,June 16, 1966 A Regular Meeting of the Golden Va11ey Planning Commission was held on Thursday, June 16, 1966, at 7 :30 p.m, at the G�lden Valle,r Civic Center , 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Vice President Velz presided and the following members were present: Anderson, Swedberg, Hoover , Carts�n, Daly, Bruch, Pennock, Christian- sen, Brown, Swanson, Silverman. Also present were: Snetsinger, Westlake, Schmid, Ulstad, Phyllis Jflrdahl . A +notion by Pennock seconded by Caris�n t�o approve the minutes of May 12 , 196b, carried unanim�rasiy. PLAT A. Fred Nelson (b) 49b0;; County Road 66 Chairman Penn�ck read th e following report : "The petitioner is requesting reconsideration of a residential plat- Nybery Additifln - previously appr�ved by the Planning Commissi�n in January, 1964, At that time, the petitioner withdrew the Plat bef�re any Council action was taken. This property is l �cated at the n�rtheast quadrant of County Road 66 and Regent Avenue. This property totals approximately 54,000 square feet in area. In March, 1966, the petitioner , Mr, Nels�n r�quested a waiver from the Board of Zoning Appeals to construct 2 t�o-family dwetlings on this pr�perty in accordance with the p1at approvQd in January, 19b4. The change in the Ordinance since that time, makes it necessary to receive an Ordinance waiver in order to build two family dwetlings on this property. In March, 19b6, the Bv�rc! �f Appea1s stated that they would consider �ne double facing C.; Rd, b6, but they w�uld not appr�ve any doubles al�ng Regent Avenue. The Plat C�mmittee n�ted that this property could be platted into three canforming lots - tw� large single family l�ts al�ng Regent Ave. , and a doub1e bungalow lot alc�ng Cfl. Rd. 60. The Piat Co=nmittee noted that this pr�perty c�uld als� be platted into four single family lots with ali four t�ts fr�nting �n a cu1 - de-sac devel�ped al�ng �egent f�venue. Under this design the l�t� w�uld meet the minimum area req,uirements ; however , the minimum lot width requirement of 100 feet c�u1d n�t be met . The Plat Committee unanimously rec�mmends approval of either design. The petitioner , however , wouid have t� submit a preliminary plat bef�re a final rec�mmendation can be made by the Committee. The petitioner again discussed the area with the Committee, In view �f the fact that the petitioner did not submit one of the two approved designs. The C�mmittee unanimously recommends our previous recommendati�ns. Als� the petitioner is asking for two double bungalows and would have to reappear with the Board of Zoning Appeals.�+ J � Regular Meeting G V Planning Commission b- 16-b6 Page 2 MOVED by Bruch seconded by Christiansen to receive the Committee report and refer it back to the Plat Committee, carried unanimously. B. John Bies ( 19) 7900 � 7920 23rd Avenue North Ck�airman Pennock read the folt �wing report : i'The petitioner is requesting approval of platting two larger 1ots into three smaller lots. This property is bounded by Winnetka Ave. on the East , 23rd Avenue �n the south, Valders Ave on the west, and Richland Hills Second Addition, Lots 2 � 5, Block 2 on the north. The two lots as they now are divided wer� for two double bungalow lots which were approved by the Village Council on December 8, 1g65, and extended to January 5, 1967. However , because of a c.xart decision on the lots, the petitioner was not allowed to put double bungalows �n the l�ts. The Plat Committee n�ted that there are two corner l�ts; one facing Winnetka Ave, and the other is facing Valdes Ave on the wesfi. These would be considered as north-s�uth frontage because of setback requirements, making it more feasible for this type �f fr� ntage. This leaves one l�t in the center with substandard frontage . Also, the three lots exceed the 12,500 minimum required square footage. In looking at the overall area, it was noted that some other lots in the genera1 area were also substandard in this respect , The Plat Committee unanimously recommended approval of the creati�n of three lots subject to the vacating of the easements for utility purposes, and with the stipulation that no waivers be requested on the lots . " MOVED by @rown seconded by Christiansen t� approve the request carried unanimous1y. C . William McDougall ( 19) McDougall -Juris Addition Paui Juris Committee Chairman Fennock read the fol1owing report : "'The petitioner is requesting approval of an 11 lot residential plat. The arm is bounded by Ensign Avenue N�orth on the east, Duluth Street on the south, Milters Meadow on the north and Neslund property c�n the west , The Plat Committee noted that some lots are much larger than 12,500 sq ft , while others were smaller than 12 ,500 sq , ft . Atso there are two existing houses on the plat , which w�uld not face the pro- p�sed street, In development of this property, it wili set a pattern for the area, which would require further study of the area to the west of the p1at . Especially that adjacent to it, which is owned by Richard Neslund. With this in mind, the Plat Committee unanimously recommended further study of the overall area, atso requesting the Village Engineering Dept. to take a 1 oof� at the ar ea , �� MOVED by Christiansen seconded by Bruch to accept the Committee report carried unanimously. �� 4 . Regular Meeting G V Planning Commission 6- 16-66 Fage 3 D. Thomas DeCola ( 14 ) 1900 Pennsy1vania Avenue North C�mmittee Chairman pennock read the following report ; "The petitioner is requesting approval of a 46 tot residential plat . This property, which is enclosed by �Fennsylvania A�e on the west, Duiuth Street on the south , 23rd Ave, on the NQrth, and the MN�S Railr�ad on the east . This area was recommended to be rezaned from Industrial to residential at t�e Aprit 15, 1965 P1anning Commission meeting , Later in the same year it was rezoned from Industria1 to Residential by the Village Council at a public hearing held on August 17, 19b5. The Plat Committee recommends approval of the 4b lot plat . The plat d�es meet the minimum requirements of the Ptatting Regulations. The Plat Committee unanimously recommended approvat of the 46 tot plat, subject t� the petitioner safiisfying the Village Engineering Dept . with regard to ponding and street names." MO►VED by 8rown seeonded by Brusch t� recommend approvat of the petition carried unanimousiy. E . NORMAN L NIELSEN Construction Co, (5) 4521 Golden Valley Road Committee Chairman Pennock read the foltowing report : "The petitioner is requesting approvai of a 48 tot residential plat. This property, which slopes to the s�utheast is bounded by Go1den Va11ey Road an the north , Sweeney Lake along the southeast and single family homes �n the east and west in Zimmerman Terrace and Gopher Additions respectively. The Plat Committee unanimously recommends approval of the 48 lot plat , A11 the lots in the 48 1ot ptat meet the minimum requirem ents of the Plattin g Regulations ." MOVED by Christiansen secQnded by Carlson to rec�mmend approva1 of the p1at carried unanimously. ZONING � A. Etks N�. 44 ( 12 ) 5701 Olson Memorial Highway Committee Chairrnan Penn�c!: read the f�ll�wing report: �'The Z�ning Committee recommends denial of the request for rezoning to I -3 . This rec�mmendation is made because of the effect �n the health, welfare and safety of the existing adjoini;ng residential nei c�hb�rho�d. Specifically the C�mmittee was c�ncerned with the effect of traffic that would be placed on streets and highways which are nflt adequate to carry this traffic, The Committee was concerned with the affect �of an institutional club type activity in an area of residentia1 homes and the possible consequent depreciating affect �n residential land values . The Committee further nc�ted that the Ptanning C�mmission has consistentiy considered this area as residential . The fact that this property abuts a maj �r highway ( TH 55) does not in itself prevent its devel�pment fvr a residential use as eyidence b the many fine exist�ng residential neighborh��ds abutt�ng TH �5, �2, & 100, Regu�r Meeting G V Planning Commission 6- 16-6b page 4 � � The Committee recognizes that the Elks is a fine benevolent and fraternal organization, and rxpresses a sincere hope that they will setect a more s� table site in the Village. �� MOVED by Bruch seconded by Carlson to approve the Committee report of denial carried unanimous1y. C�mmissi�n Member Brown requested that the non-conforming uses in this area be checked out . �. Wayne Field (Heritage of Innsbruck Nursing Home (7 ) 1221 Unity Ave N C�mmittee Chairman Brown read the f�llowing report : "The petitioner , Mr . Field, representing Heritage of Innsbruch Nursing Home is requesting a rezoning �rom Residential to Institutional ( I-3 ) . This property is just east of T.H. 100 and west of Unity Avenue in Th�tland� s Twin View Terrace Second Addition. The Zoning Committee noted that this request is not compatible with the adjacent Residential property. The East side of T H 100 from the Minnesota Western Railroad, north to the Village limits has retained a residential character . The Cammittee unanimously recommends denial of the rezoning as proposed by the petitioner. �� MOVED by Carlson seconded by Swedberg to approve the Committee report and recommend denial of the rezoning, carried unanimously. C . Premier Realty, Inc. (22 �21 ) T H 55 at Boone to M W RR Committee Chairman Brown read the following report : The petiti�ner agreed with the Committee to defer this request unti1 the Commission has had the opportu�ity to make a site inspecti�n. The date set for the site inspection by the C�mmittee is June 22, 1966, at 7: 00 p.m, D. J�int Meeting with the Long Range Committee ( 11 ) John W. Witzig DDS , James A Hagman 2040 Douglas Drive North Committee Chairman Brown read the following report : "The petitioner is requesting a rezoning fr�m Residentia1 to Busine�s and Professional Office. This property is located along the east side flf Douglas Drive, north of CSAH 66. Fiv e of the property �wners in the area were present to express their views in favor of the rezoning . After listening to th e pre- sentation by the petitioner and the views of some of the residents, the Committees review�d the existing and expected development of this block (Dougias Drive to Brunswick Avenue, North of CSAN 66) . It was felt that the property owners should work out a plan with the Staff for the rema7nder of the area. Also, the two Committees stated an excerpt from their previous recommendati�n of the Planning Commission meeting on February 10, 1966: �� � Regular Meeting G V P1anning Commission 6- 1b-66 Page 5 ��qouglas Drive fr�ntage is less desireable for single family homes than the interior of this bl�ck of Brunswick Avenue. The Committee however , recognizes this, in that , twfl family dwellings are permitted across the street from Industrial Z�ning. " The Committee unanimously recommends approval of the Zoning from Residential to Business � Professional Office with the stiputation that Village Ordinances and Regulatic�ns shall be complied with in all other respects. MOVED by Brown seconded by Hoover to approve the rez�ning carried with 9 yeas, 1 nay. . MOVED by Swanson seconded by Silverman that the prop�rty awners in this area contact the Engireering Dept, to attempt t�,��work out a suitable sotution in devetoping this area, carried unanimously, ORDINANCE A, Revision of Parking in 5etback Areas of the Zoning Code. Committee member f�a1y read the fot tc�wing report : ��A::discussion was held regarding the parking in the setback areas of all Z�ning Districts. It was unanimously decided that bef�re any further discussion be held, the Staff submit a study of the parking in the setback areas . in all zoning districts as it now exists and as infierpreted by the Staff. The study and future discussion should als� include the loading, unloading and turning movements of semi trailer trucks . In c�njunction with the above discussi�n , it was noted that perhaps a change shoutd be made in the wort#ing of Section 4. 04 of the pro- p�sed Multiple Dwetling Zoning C�de, namely the f�llowing : "The minimum required frant , rear and sideyards for parking lots sha 1 1 be as fot 1 ows :'� MOVED by Daly, seconded by Swanson and unanim�usly carried t� revise the aforementioned porti�n of Secti�n 4, 04 of the proposed Multiple Owelling Ordinance tfl read : The minimum required front, rear and sideyards f�r parking lats, as measure r�m t e ot ine, s a e as o ows : MOVED by Bruch sec�onded by Brown t� �ccept the Committee report carried unanimously, Member Senstad stated that the question was raised at the Council Meeting of June 7 , 1966, as to why the C�mmittee rec�mmended 125 fo�t mini;num frontage for the car wash ordinance, A discussion was held and the C�mmittee felt that the 125 f�ot minimum is n�t excessive for the use permitted making it consistent with the Service Station Ordinance; the Committee therefore reaffirms its original recom- mendati�n , and that is, requiring a minimum of 125 feet of fron- tage. '� MOVED by Christiansen sec�nded by Swedberg to appr�ve the Committee rep�rt carried with 9 yeas , 1 nay. � � Regular Meeting G V Planning Commission 6- 16-b6 Page 6 LONG RANGE A. Review of Traffic Engineering Study from Traffic Consultant Committee Chairman Penn�ck read the following report : "Due to the fact that the Traffic Rep�rt is so detailed, the Committee decided to discuss this inf�rmatly with the Commission and defer any action on this matter for one month,�� ADMINISTRATIVE A. Lot Divisions 52 . 2355 L�uisiana Avenue ( 14) R Krause 53. 5740 Golden Va11ey Road ( il ) G Ewing 54. 2470-2550 Kyle Ave N ( 5 ) Eimer Crowl 55. 109 Paisley Lane ( 17) R�bert M Skare 56. 6324 Glenwood Avenue ( 17) E Howard MOVED by Pennock seconded by Bruch to recommend approval of the preceding Lot Divisians and to waiver the Platting Regulations by resotution of the Planning Commission carried unanimously except for the following stipulations : Item 52 - No additional administrative Lot divisions be granted for Advertising Creative Center , Lot 3, Block $. Items 55 � 56 - Correct surveys be submitted to edministrafive Staff, A motion was entertained for adjflurnment at 11 :30 P,M. _ .���`�.': ---- -- - ---���---- Paut Velz , 6C ' � esident J Westlake, Acting Secretary