09-15-66 PC Minutes S��
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GOLDEN VALI.EY PLANNING COMMISSION
September 15, 1966
A regular meeting of the G�lden Valley Planning Cammission was
held on Thursday, September 1� , 1966, at 7:30 p,m, at the G�lden
Va.11ey Civic Center , 7800 Gvlden Va11ey Road, G�lden Valley ,
Minnesota. President Senstad presided and the fallowing members
were present : Anders�n , Carls�n, Swedberg, Christiansen, Daly,
Penn�ck, Swanson, Bies , Silverman , and Hoaver . Also present
were Ulstad, Skare , Schmid and phyl1is Jordahl .
MOVED by Swanson, seconded by Christiansen to apprave the
minutes of August 11 , 19bb, carried unanimously.
PLAT � LONG RANGE
A. Earl J � Shirley Schutz ( 11 ) b140 �. 61b0 Wynnwood R�ad
� Chairman Pennock read the foll�wing report :
��The requested divisi�n involves three tots , two of which wc�uld be
vacant and one occupied with an existing h�ome. The two vacant t�ts
w�uld be 119' x �a5 � c�r 12,495 sq, ft. and the remaining occupied
lot wQUld measure 15b � x 119' or 18,5b4 sq ft. The probiem arises
as t� the accessability �f the area directly north of the Webb 1�t
and west of Lamplighter Estates .
The CQmmittee recognized that each �f the tw� 1ots are substandard
by 5 sq ft , but c�rrecting this wou1d involve m4ving the lot iine
tess than 1 +' , which seems trivial , The land iocked lots t� the
north can be pr�vided f�r by a cul -de-sac, which does not involve
the use of any �f the pr�perty inv�lved in this lot division, The
C�mmittee felt by extending a r�ad thr�ugh the area, the petiti�ner
w�uld k�se a lot , also the lot to the rear c�f this l�t would be lost.
The Committee unanim�us1y rec�mmends approva1 of the tot division. ��
MOVED by Silverman, seconded by Swans�n to recommend approvat
carried unanim�usly,
B. Wi1liam McD�ugat � Pau1 Juris ( 19) 2121 Ensign Avenue North
Chairman Pennock read the fol ?�wing report :
�'The pr�ponents are requesting a review of the Mitlers Mead�ws
Residential ptat , The pr�posed plat c�ntains one single family and
two double bungatflw 1ots a1ong Duluth Street, across fr.�m an
Industria1 Zc�ning area, which were nat in the previflusly approved
plat . The Committee noted that some of the lot 1ines c�uld be
moved in order to gain the proper square footage for each l�t and
still maintain the prflper footage at the 35 � setback 1ine, exce pt
f�r L�t 4. It was als� n�ted that Elgin Place in the future may
sometime be extended to the west , therefor the Committee fett that
dedication must be sh�wn on the p1at fr�m the end of the cul -de-sac
extended to the west property line, With this in mind, the Committee
asked that these correcti�ns be made before the regular Planning
C�mmission meeting.
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The C�mmifitee unanimously recommends approval of the plat, bearing
in mind the previous c�mments . "
MOVED by Carlson , seconded by Bies to rec�mmend approvai �f the
plat , carried with 8 yea , 1 nay.
C . JANELLE ADDITION ( 17) Hampshire � Glenwood Avenues
Committee Chairman Pennock read the following rep�rt :
"The pr4panent is requesting an appr�val Qf the prop3sed plat lo-
cated on Hampshire Avenue between Glenwood and Western Avenues.
This area was inv�lved in ponding area discussiQns held before the
Village Cfluncil . This involved the so-called asthetic value of the
ponding area in relation to the surrounding h�me owners , who felt
that the Villag e should purchase the pond. At the pubtic hearing he1d
�n July 19, 19b6, the Council moved that no action be taken on the
matter at this time, since the residents c�uld not reach an agree-
ment as to the purchasing of the property. Recently, the property
�wners indicated that they are no longer interested in purchasing
this area.
The C�mmittee unanimously recommends approva1 of the Janelle Ptat
since it meets all of the Platting Regulations . '�
MOVED by Daly, sec�nded by Pennock to refer this back to the
Committee for specific recommendati�ns from the Engirieering Staff,
regarding fihe extent of fill in the area , carried unanim�usly.
D. County Road 18 between T.H. 55 and Medicine Lake Road
Cflmmittee Chairman Pennock read the foilowing rep�rt :
"The Long Range Committee reviewed the plans for the upgrading of
C�, �d , l$ between T.H. 55 and Medicine Lake Road. The Committee
recommended appr�oval of the general plan as set forth in layout
No, 10, dated ,1u 1 y 10, 196b, i�
MOVED by Daly, seconded by Silverman t� apprc�ve the Committee
rep�rt , carried unanimously.
E . Orville Nelson (20) 1608 Independence Avenue North
Committee Chairman pennvck read the fo1lowing report :
��The proponent i s requesti ng a di vi si on of a previ ous 1 y c�mbined
122 ' l�t back tc� two 61 ' lots . Presently, Lflt 13 � s occupied with
'a single family dwelling. Most of the lats in this area are �f
61 ' in width .
The Committee postponed any acti �n on this petition untit more
information is avaitable concerning the build�ng permit , the iegal
technicalities and the circumstances of other similar lots in
the area .�'
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F. R��ss A Craig ( 11 ) 2120 Douglas Drive N�rth
C�mmittee Chairman Pennock read the following report :
��The Village Council at its regular meeting of September bth referred
this item back t� the Planning Commissi�n. The petitioner is re-
questing rezor�ing from Residential to Business and Professi�nal
Office. Discussion ensued with Mr Craig regarding the future of the
several lots within this area ,
An excerpt fr�m the August 11 , 19b6, minutes
' The Committee wished t� bring t� the afitention �f the Pl�nning
Cflmmissi�n that this area was th�r�ughiy reviewed by them in
February and also again in June, 19b6. It was rec�mmended at this
time that the area along Brunswick Avenue remain Residential in
nature and als� along Douglas Drive n�rth �f the Witzig property.
It was suggested by the Planning Commissi�n at this time, that
d�uble bungalaws w�uld be an acceptable land use in this area, It
was als� mentioned at the Planning Ct�mmission meeting that the land
owners in this area get together with the Village Staff and wflrk
out a future site ptan f�r thi s area .��
With this in mind the C�mmittee suggested to the petitioner that he
bring in a formal pr�posat of the plat that takes into considerati �n
all �f the land locked areas. The Cflmmittee c�uld take n� action ,
since n� f�rmal petiti�n was presented."
G. Tract B , R�S 1059 ( 21 ) directly east of the Standard Oil C�
C�mmittee Chairman Pennock read the f�tl�wing rep�rt :
�'This part of Tract B , which is 20� 'wide and 547.4' in length and
is adjacent to S�andard Oi1 C�, was referred by the Counci1 to the
Planning C�mmissi �n t� determine whether it sh�uld be used f or street
purp�ses �r deeded to Standard Oil . At this time the Village d�es
n�t know the street pattern of the 1 �rge tract �f land belonging
t� Premier Realty and therefor can on1y recommend that t�is aprcel
be deeded t� Standard Oit Co, or Premier Realty, ►'
MOVED by Daly, sec�nded by Sitverman tQ receive the c�mmittee
rep�rt and recommend that this parti�n s�f tand be deeded t� the
Village, carried unanim�usly.
H. SKYLINE SUI�DERS ( 17 ) 75�� Ols�n Highway
C�mmittee Ghairman Penn�ck read the f�il�wing rep�rt :
"The C�uncit referred this matter back to the Planning C�mmission.
N� f�rmal proposal was presented from Skyline Buitders at this time ,
h�wever , a p�ssible alternative plan was br�ught to the attenfii�n
c�f the c�mmittee by the staff, No forma1 action was taken at this
time. '�
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ORDINANCE
A. Parking in Setbacks (Revision of Zoning Code)
Discussion continued regarding parking in the setback areas. The
Committee members reviewed other p�rti�ns of the Zoning Ordinance
in an attempt to disc�ver a norm which might be used as a guide.
It was decided that the main problem may not be the question af
parking at ali , but rather one of a standard required landscaped
yard. The committee then requested the Village Planner to check
tMe �rdinances for existing requirements regarding tandscaped
yards and make a report at the Ordinance Committee meeting next
m�nth.
ADMINISTRATIVE
A. W�ivers of Platting Regulations
MOVED by Pennock, sec�nded by Swans�n for the Viliage Council to
c�nsider the fo1l�wing procedure regarding waivers of the
Platting Regulations :
That the staff at its discretifln send the r�utine waivers
directly t� the C�uncil with a report of its acti �n be read at
the P1anning C�mmission meeting every month ,
That the Staff at its discretion refer to the Planning Commission
those requests f�r platting waivers which d4 not meet present
P1atting Requirements and those be referred t� the Plat Committee,
carried unanimously,
The meeting adjour d at 10:45 P,M.
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President Pau1 Senstad Secretary Otto Schmid