10-13-66 PC Minutes � �
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GOLDEN VALCEY PLANNING COMMISSION
October 13 , 1966
A regular meeting flf the G�1den Vailey Planning Commissi �n was
held on Thursday , October 13 , 196b, at 7:30 p.m, at the G�lden
Va11ey Civic Center , 7800 Golden Valley Road, G�tden Valley ,
Minnesda. President Senstad presided and the f�1lQwing members
were present : Anderson , 8ies , Br�wn , Carls�n, Daly, Gisvold,
Hoover , Jensen, Penn�ck, Raugland, Silverman , Swanson , and Swedberg .
Als� present were Otto Schmid and Phyttis Jflrdahl .
MOVED by Daiy, sec�ndecf by Bies tfl appr�ve the minutes of
September 15, 1966, carried unanimously,
P�.AT � LONG RANGE
A. JANELLE ADDITION ( 17) Nampshire & G1enwood Avenues
Committee member Raugtand read the follfl�ing c�mmittee report:
��Discussion as to the action taken last month by the Planning
Commissi�n to�l< place along with a report from the Village Engineer ,
which was read at this time. The report stated that the Engineering
Dept , felt that the plat of the Janelle Addition could be approved
subject t� the dedicati �n of an additi �nal 10 feet of right �f way
�F�or Hampshire Avenue, 40� �f right �f way for Western Avenue, and a
drainage easement over the easterly 20' of the ptat. Mr Ray '
Grossenbacher , the proponent , indicated that this was acceptab1e to
him. It was also suggested that the proponent would fill in the
area so the tots w�uld be appr�ximately 12 ,500 sq ft of dry 1and.
This w�uld mean that the lflts wflutd be approximately 125 ' in depth,
The motion was made, theref��r , by the C�mmittee recommending
appr�val �f the proposed plat , c�ntingent �n the fact that the
devel �per fill in the l�t to the mini�num 12,500 sq ft of dry area
ar�d that he adhere to the pr�pc�sed easements as suggested by the
Engineer . This m�tion carried unanim�usly. ��
MOVED by Brown , seconded by D�1y to approve the plat with the
stipulation carried with $ yea, 4 nay. The nays were n�t �pposed
t� the plat as such but to the w�rding of "12 ,500 sq ft of dry
land�� as a stipulati�on.
B. ORVILLE NELSON (20) 1608 Independence Avenue N�rth
Committee member Raugland read the f�llowing c�mmittee report:
"Rflbert Hunt presented the case for the proponent for the prop�sed
l�t divisi�n at 1608 Independence Avenue N�rth. Mr Hunt presented .
to the G�mmittee a report as tt� the past hist�ry flf the lot as we11
as the acti�n taken previously by the Planning Commissi �n . Mr Hunt
n�ted the present situation presented an undue hardship �n the land
owner due t� fihe siZe �f the l�t involved. The proponent theref�r
is requesting a divisi�n of the merged l�ts 13 � 14 into twp lc�ts;
��t 13 measuring approximately b5 ' x 135 ' and Lot 14 measuring 57 '
x 137 ' . The existing home located �n Lot 13 w�uld then meet the
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requirements of the Zoning Code regarding sideyard setbacks . Some
of the Committee members n�ted that the existing merger �f title
ordinance was supposedty enacted t� upgrade areas of substandard
lofis , It was al sc� poi nted out by several of the Commi ttee members
that there are many instances within this area �f inerged titles
creating standard or near standard lot sizes . It was noted by ofihers
that in no instance was there a lot on this particular btock which
measured 122 ' x 135' . The rule f or this block is a tot width �f 61 � .
A moti �n was made that the requested lot division be denied and that
a recommendation be sent to the Council by the Commissi�n recommending
denial of the proposed division. This motion did not carry due to
a 3-3 vote. The Committee then suggested that the Ptanning Commission,
as a body, act �n this matter , ��
MOVED by Anderson , seconded by Br�wn , to recommend appr�val of the
pr�p�sed lot divisi�n because it appears the divisi�n is in keeping
with the neighb�rho�d, stipulating that all Village Ordinances
and �2egulati�ns shall be complied with in all other respects . The
motion carried with 'u' yeas, 4 nays , and 1 abstaining .
ZONING
A. ELKS CLUB (BPOE ) ( 17) 6600 Olson Memorial Nighway
Committee Chairman Brown read the f�llowing report :
"Curtis E Pearson , representing the E1ks , presentedtn the C�mmittee
the pians for the prop�sed building located at 6b00 Olson Memorial
Highway. Mr Pearsan pointed �ut that the proposed bui1ding was
t� be located approximately where an exist�ng f�undati�n now lies .
This building would be of the same design as the one . prt�p�sed for
570i Olson Memorial Highway,
It was noted that adequate on-site parking was shown, although this
amflunt was 1ess fihan the previous plan . It was noted by the pr�ponents
that it wouid be their wish, that as many of the large shade trees
lx ated on the site be saved. It was further stated that the
present pian called for a continuous 50� 1andsceped area surr�unding
the parking as we�t:1 as the bui lding area.
Discussion ensued among the Committee members as to the past
hist�ry of the area. Ifi was n�ted fihat a proposed Light Industrial
rezoning was turned d�wn for this area several years ago, The
pr�perfiy to the east is zoned Open l7evelopment .
A motic�n was made t� recommend approval Qf the proposed I-3 zoning
and carried unanimously.
In additi�n the Cflmmittee would like t� suggest that the lighting
for the prop�sed Elks Club parking lot meet the standards regarding
reflecti �n as stated in Section 7 ,Ob of the Z�ning Code. This
states that alt c�utdoor illuminati�n shall be provided with lenses,
reflectors or shades which witl c�neentrate the lightupon the
premises so as t� prevent glare or direct rays of 1ight therefrom
frc�m being visable upon any adjaeent hgihway �r street �r any
private property s�ccupied for residential purp�ses. "
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MOVED by Jensen , seconded by Ander son to rec�mmend approva t t�f the
rez�ning , carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE
A , PARKING IN THE SETBACKS
C�mmittee Chairman Raugland read a report fr�m the C�mmittee
c�ncerning parking in the setbacks . Discussic�n took place as to
whether the Ordinance should be in a specific �r general nature ,
whether �r not it should deal with iandscaping flr parking, and in
the affirmative c�r negative vein . It was decided that the Planning
Staff should take a windshield survey of the cc�mmunity , They would
then determine the practice that is naw taking place regarding
existing parking in setbacks .
B . DETACHED CANOPIES FOR SERVICE STATTON PUMP ISLANDS
It was decided th�t no further clarification was needed in that
the present wording of the Ordi nance covers thi s rra tter .
ADMINISTRATIVE
A, wAivER 0� PLATTING REGULAI'IONS
R. L. Herberger {5j 2420 Lee Avenue North
A report was made on the waiver of platting Regulations tc� be
recommended t� the Viilage Council .
B. C�unty Road i8 between T.H. 55 and Medicine Lake Road
Layout C , dated August , 19bb, was presented ts� the Planning
C�mmission. They did not apprc�ve the plan, but they do approve
the upgrading of County RQad 18.
A m�ti �n was entertained �For adjourn�a�nt at 11 :00 p.m,
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President Paul Senstad Secretary Otto Schmid