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09-14-67 PC Minutes � ��� � REGULAR MEETING OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANATING COMMISSION September 14 ,19677 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held Thursday, September 14,1967, at 7 : 30 p.m. at the Golden Valley Civic Center, 7$OO Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. President Senstad presided and the following members were present : Bruch, Swedber�, Anderson, Swanson, Hoover, Carlson, Johnston, Velz, Franzen, Daly, Brown, Silverman. Members absent : Pennock, J�r��en, Christiansen, Raugland. Also present : Ulstad, Schmid, Phyllis Jordahl. APPROVAL OF MINUTES MOVED by Swanson, seconded by Bruch, unanimously carried to approve the minutes of August 10,1967. ZONING A. 2400 Unity Ave N (5) Midwest Federal Savings & Loan (M-2) Zoning Committee Chairman Daly read the following report : "Mr.E.O. Eliason of Midwest Federal and Mr. Dnnald Erickson, representing the, architects for this pro�ject , made the pre- sentation to the Committee . Mr. Eliason stated that Midwest Federal acquired the propPrty in question in May,1965, and they wished to have the property rezoned M-2 so they could sell it to Mr. Erickson for development . Mr. Erickson showed the Committee a rendering and site plan of the proposed multiple complex of' three buildings consisting of 90 units on approximately 7. 7 acres west of Bassett 's Creek. Mr. Erickson stated that to the best of his knowledge the pro- posal met all Village Code Requirements . He further stated that the plan was flexible enough to permit the placement of the proposed buildings so that they would not interfere with any easement along Bassett 's Creek that the Village might require. The Committee, in reviewing tYii.s request, noted that a problem might arise concerning the movement of traffic . The Committee wishes to point out that presently, traffic may enter the area via the service road parallel to T H 100 or via Regent Ave, Westbend Road; Scott Ave, and Minnaqua. This last route is through a residential area and might pose some problems . The Committee did feel that if the movement of traffie does become a problem on these residential streets , the Village could take , measures to correct this . Further, the Committee believes this proposed land use coupled with the proposed dedication to the Village of the seven acre tract to the east for ponding and/or park purposes would be very compatable and not be detrimental to the residential area to the east . The Committee believes that the seven acres for por�ding and/or park purposes vrould act as an ideal buffer. Q e.� Planning Commission Minutes g-14-67 Page 2 The Committee also no�ed that the proposal did not require waivers of the Village Codes and Ordinances . Tne Zoning Committee unanimously recommends approval of the proposed M-2 Zoning for this 7 . 7 acre tract , provided that the 7 acre portion of their property on the east side of the creek be deeded to the Village, " Much disc�xss�on ensued concerning the drainage problem in this area by the Commission. MOVED by Carlson, seconded by Bruch, unanimously carried to recommend rezoning of this area. B• 2545 Unity Avenue North (5) Midwest Federal Savings & Loan Zoning Committee Ghairman Daly read the following report : 'rMr. Harry Gerrish, architect , made the presentation far a pro- posed nursing home located on approximately 4 .9 acres between T.H. 100 and Unity Avenue, just north of the DawnView Apartments . The property is presently zoned Open and Multiple. Mr. Gerrish presented a rendering and site plan and stated that to the best of his knowledge the proposed home meets all the requirements within the Code. Mr. Gerris stated that he believed that this was a good use for this land because the area is uncharacteristic for single family dwe]lings; it is a low �raffic generator and would finish off the zoning in the area. Mr. Eliason, representing Midwest Federal, indicated his interest in this pro�ect was of the same nature as in the case of the Multiple proposal. Mr. Gerrish stated that this proposed nursing home would replace the existing Valley View Nursing Home on T.H. 55 . The Committee mentioned once again that the traffic movement in the area could be a pbtential problem. Although, the Committee believes this proposal would be a 1ow traffic generator, the prop�lem of egress to T.H. 100 should be examined by the Engin- eering Staff. The Planner then reported to the Committee on past acti.ons of the Planning Commission and Council in this area. The ma�ority of the Committee felt that Multiple Zoning would be a better use for this area because it was in keeping with what is already present and proposed for the area. Also it was felt by several members of the Committee that this pro�ect was not taking advantage of the topography in the area. The Committee recommends that the proposed I-3 zoning be denied. The vote was 3 to 2. " MOVED by Franzen, seconded by Brown, carried to recommend denial af the rezoning. The vote was 6 yea and 5 nay . C. 7520 Golden Valley Road Calvary Lutheran Church (I-1) The Committee unanimously recommends that the remainder of the Calvary Lutheran Church property be rezoned to I-1 at the request of the planner. MOVED by Brown, seconded by Carlson, unanimously carried to recommend the rezoning. D. 2055 North Li1ac Drive Minn. Highway Dept . Regional Office The Committee unanimously recommends rezoning of this area ta I-4 at the request of the Planner. MOVED by Brown, seconded by Carlson, unanimously carried to recommend the rezor�ing. t7 �/ Planning Commission Minutes 9-1�4-67 Page 3 ORDINANCE/LONG RANGE A. 2700-2720 Kyle Ave North O Mrs . Elmer Crowl Waiver of Platting regulations - deferred action for one month. B. Discussion of Section 7 . 04 Zoning Code for Recodification Discussion ensued concerning this section of the Ordinance and the reasoning for the required 300 foot setback off of T.H.100 and 70 foot setback off of T.H. 55. The Committee wishes to defer any action on this section of the Ordinance until the Staff studies the existing situation and makes specific re- commendations at next rnonth' s meeting. C. Platting Ordinance The Committee defered action on the New Platting Ordinance until next month. It was hoped that all the members by that time would have reviewed the proposed Ordinance so any minor differences can be cleared up. D. Vacation of Street Easement - Champlain Street The Committee unanimously recommends that Champlain Street be vacated. Champlain Stree� is located in the area of the New Golden Valley Tndustrial Park Plat and is being replaced with a new street pattern. MOVED by Daly, seconded by Franzen, unanimously carried to approve the street vacation. One member abstained. E. Waiver of the Platting Regulations - 1320 Wisconsin Ave The Staff explained that this was a reapproval of a previously approved lot division in 1963 by request of the attorney handling the legal aspects of this property sale. The requested ' division meets all of the Village requirements . The Committee unanimously reeommends approval of this division. MOVED by Hoover, seconded by Bruch, unanimously carried to approve the lot division. GENERAL Volunteers of America Mr. William Soules, attorney for the Volunteers of America, • discussed with the Planning Commission the pros and cons of creating an ordinance dealing with Foster Homes . There being no f rther business, the meeting adjourned at 10 : 30 . �, �,� � ��' j�� �. ,l". % ^4r,���`� Vc..�,�--�..�� =�_°�!�__- -� - - -- --�---- �.- - - --- -- --- - �' President Senstad Secretary Schmid