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08-10-67 PC Minutes � � ' REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION August 10,19li7 A regular meeting of the Golden Planning Commission of the Village of Gol�en Valley was held on Thursday, August 10, 1967, at 7 : 30 p.m. at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. President Senstad presided and the following members were preser,t : Bruch, Swanson, Raugland, Franzen, Daly, SwedbPrg, Johnston, Pennock, Brown, Carlson, Velz, Silverman, Jensen. Also present were Otto Schmid, Phyllis Jordahl. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOVED by Swanson, seconded by Raugland, unanimously carried to approve the minu�es of the July 13,1967 meeting, as mailed. ZONING A. 7931 6Jayzata Boulevard 23) Ronald A Steile Committee memb�r Swedberg read �e following: "Due to the request of the petitioner, the Zoning Committee recommends that this petition be carried over to the September meeting, at which time it will be reviewed. " 'B. 7700 Wayzata Boulevard (18) Hodroff & Sons Committee member Swedberg read the following report : "The petition is for a rezoning from Residential to Business and Professional Office . The proposed use is a mortuary, should this area be rezoned. Mr. Hawks, Midwest Planning, �resented the proponents case to the Committee. He pointed out that this parcel is across the street (Rhode Island) from Industrial Zoning and fronts nn a busy highway (T.H. 12) . He also noted that the future hi�hway plans call for an interchange of some type at Winnetka add T.H. 12. The ramps for such an interchange would come very close to this property. Mr. Hawks was of the opinion that the best use for this property was not Residential, as it is now zoned. Several site plans were then shown to the committee, none of which met all of the requirements of our Code. In addition, pictures of an existing mortuary operated by the same person were shown to the Committee. The question of how many cars would be expected for a funeral was asked. The proponent , re- sponded that 30 to 40 cars would be a large funeral. The pro- posed chapel would seat 200 people. Mr. Hawks wast3�en asked if a mortuary would have an adverse effect on the surrounding residential�,area. His reply was that possible in a small town yes, but experience of a similar nature in Edina showed no effect on property values . The proponent then stated th�t he forsaw no difficulties as far as parking was concerned or as far as forming the procession was concerned. � � Planning Commission Minutes 8-10-67 Page 2 The Committee expressed some concern as to whether or not the neighborhood had been informed of the pending land use. The proponent said tY� neighbors had not been approached but that they would be. The Committee feels that no particular nuis- ance factor would result if this were rezoned for a B & P 0. The Committee did express the view that the proponents be familiar with the existing codes and ordinances and build with- in those requirements . MOVED, seconded and unanimously carried to recommend approval of the proposed rezoning from Residential to B & P 0. " MOVED by Swedberg, seconded by Raugland, to approve the committee report , carried with 4 nays. PLAT A. Boone Avenue & T H 55 (22 Premier Realty Committee Chairman Carlson read the following report : "The Committee reviewed the proposed plat known as Golden Valley Industrial Park. The planner reviewed the plat with the Committee and noted that the proponents have worked closely with the Staff in preparing this plat . It was pointed out that the Staff believes the proposed road patterns are possibly the best that could be obtained in the area, both for present and future needs . Also, the lots on this plat would be served by utilitiies running within the street easements . The Committee asked that the proponent redesignate the 60 foot drainage and utility easement between Decatur and IIoone Avenue as a drainage, utility and street easement . The proponent agreed to do this . A motion was made, seconded, and unanimously carried to recommend approval of this plat sub�ect to the approval of the Village Engineer. " P�lOVED by Bruch, seconded by Silverman, unanimously carried to approve the plat . � LONG RANGE A. Performance Standards The Planner brought the committee up to date on the progress being made on the proposed Performance Standard portion of the Ordinance. He noted that the data collection portion of the pro,ject is proceeding but that the interpretation of this data, due to its �eehnical nature was beyond the Planning Department 's . capability. The planner suggested that, if possible, a con- sultant be hired, one who deais in this field, to explain to the Planning Commission the good and bad points of such standards . The Committee recommends therefore, that the Planner attempt to cont�ct several consultants in the field to see if a meeting can be arranged. B. Minor Changes in the Zoning Code It was pointed out that the term 'minimum' be inserted where applicable for certain setbacks and landscape areas . This was noted and so entered into the proposed changes . Also, in 5. 08 (a) Parking - the �erm 'public right-of-way' was changed to 'public street right of way' . to clarify where the setback should be initiated. With these changes noted, the Committee recommends that the amendments to the Zoning Code be sent to the Village ' Attorney for publication and to the Council for a Public Hearing. 8� Planning Commission Niinutes Page 3 8-10-67 A motion was made and seconded to recommend approval of the proposed minor changes . '� MOVED by Pennock, seconded by Carlson, unanimously carried, to approve the Committee report . C. Proposed Expansion of the Twin City Lines Bus Routes into Golden Valley The Planner presented to the Committee a proposal for expansion of Twin City L3nes Bus Routes into Golden Valley. The Committee proposed that this item be studied further and tY�at the Staff keep informed of ��e new Metro Tansit Commission established by the legislature . D. Review Edwards & Kelcey Report - Pedestrian Walkways "The Committee, in review3ng the proposals as set forth in the Edwards & Kelcey report, found itself in general agreement as to the placement of proposed sidewalks . Several additions should be added to this proposal including the vicinity of the Brookview Recreation Area and other school areas . The Comm3.ttee directed the planner to gather add3tion information concerning cost of such a pro�ect and other pertenant information. A motion was made and seconded to bring the proposed walkway plan from the Edwards & Kelcey Report to the Planning Commission with a favorable recommendation. " MOVED by Franzen, seconded by Hoover, unanimously carried, to approve the committee report . GENERAL A. Board of Zoning Appeals Altern�tes President Senstad will appoint three to four more alternates to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals . B. Brookview Recreation Area Study Group President Senstad reported to the Planning Commission the action , of the Brookview Study Group. The recommendation of the Study Group was that the Brookview Family Recreation Area should be under the Par�k Commission's � �urisdiction and that the Commission will be enlarged to an 11 member Board and divide themselves into three Committees : Park Development, Recreation, Brookview. A motion was ente tained for adjournment at 9 :30 p.m. � __,��. � � � ` � . _�--, Pre�ident Faul Senstad Secretary Otto Schm'd ,