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02-10-69 PC Minutes �,� �7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE GQLDEN VALLEY PLANNING CAMMISSION Februa�y 10 ,1969 A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held on Monday, February 10 ,1969 , at 7 : 30 p.m, at the Givic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley , Minnesota . Chairman Christiansen presided and the following were present: Vice- Chairman Franzen , Village Planner Schmid, and Commissioners Daly , Moran , Neuman, Senstad, Silverman , Swanson, Provost, Swedberg , Johnston. Members absent: None . 1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES, JANUARY 27 ,1969 . MOVED by Swanson , seconded by Senstad to approve the minutes as amended. Carried unanimously. 2 . PLAT : Norman L . Nielsen - HEATHBRQOKE 2nd ADDITION The planner read to the Commission a planning and engineering report on the proposed plat. This report is on file , along with the necessary petition forms . Mr. Norman Nielsen and Mr . Dickman Knutson were present to answer tMe questions of the Commission. Commissioner Senstad expressed concern over the accessibility, in future years , to several large parcels of land to the west of this proposed plat. Mr. Knutson suggested that Major Circle might be enlarged t� a 60 foot radius on the cul -de-sac . In addition, he suggested that the center of the cul -de-sac be shifted five feet to the west. This would assure access to , at least, a portion of the area to the west of this p�at . The Planning Commission , in reviewing the proposed plat, recommends that it be approved with the following changes : 1 . The cul -de-sac at the end of Lee Avenue be enlarged to a 55 � foot radius . 2�. The cul -de-sac at the end of Major Circle be enlarged to a 60 foot radius , and its center moved 5 feet to the West. MOVED by Senstad to recommend approval of the proposed p�at, Heathbrooke 2nd Addition, with noted changes , seconded by Swanson, and carried unanimously . 3 . REZONIf�G - EMPIREHOUSE INC. 1106 Zane Avenue North The Planner noted that the necessary petitions were on file along with a planning report mailed to the Planning Commissioners , prior to this meeting . He then briefly presented a background report ' noting that this particular use is a fabrication of glass and aluminum into door and window frames , and would seem to fit within the Light Industrial classification . He stated that Mr. Jon Westlake and he had toured the present operation at 4�8 Washington Avenue North and no harsh or unusual noise , odors or vibrations were experienced relative to this business . Mr. John M. Griffith , owner of this firm, was present to answer the questions of the Commissioners . He stated that much of _the parking would be within the building , and the truck maneuvering areas would be entirely on his site . The truck berth would also be enclosed within the building . � � U Regu1ar Meeting �f the G�lden Valley Planning Commission Page 2 It was noted, at this time, that certain side and rear yard setback requirements would have to be waived in order that a building could be constructed here . It was further nated that this type of waiver had been appraved for 3 pr 4 other buildings in the same area , The Commission review�d the proposal , and a motion was made by S�ranson , seconded by Moran, unanimously carried, to recommend approval of this rezoning to the Council . 4 . ADDITION TQ TNE ZONING CODE - SECTION 6 .02 The following language involving permitted uses , Chapter 6 of the Zoning Code was presented to the Commission . Section 6 .02 (6) Food packing , packaging and processing plants ; provided , however, that no processing , ather than on s� te, restaurant or cafeteria meal preparation , shall involve �ny cooking , heating , smoking, pickling , or marinating procedures . General discussion on this proposed change ensued, noting the several examples of problem food processing plants in the Village . It was further noted that this ordinance change is directly aimed at those food processing plants which , by their nature , tend to emit odors , and therefore tend to annoy nearby residential areas . The planner stated that to the best of his knowledge , only 3 or 4 processing plants in the Vilalge would be affected by this ordinance . Because of this , it was the expressed opinian af those present, that the directive made at the January 27 ,1969 meeting , to �ai1 copies of the ordinance to those affected would not be necessary. MOVED by Daly , seconded by Swanson, carried unanimously, to approve the ordinance as written . 5. COMPREHEtdSIVE PLANNING STUDY The Planning Commission voted pn the six consultants who were interviewed during th� month of January, The follawing is a tabulation of that vote . Three pQints were given for a first place vote; 2 poin�s for a secand piace vote ; and 1 point for a third place vote. . Midwest Planning & Research Inc 22 points Barton Aschman Associate� , Inc 14 points Harland Bartholomew & Associates 14 points Nodne-Stageberg Partners , Inc 5 points Vilican-Leman Associates 3 points Nason , Wehrman , Knight & Chapman 0 paints The Commission directed the planner to send the tabul�tion to the Council , with the recommendation that Midwest Planning and Research be called in to discuss the initial steps required for a planning study, � � _�_ Golden Valley Planning Commission Minutes 2-10-69 Page 3 6 . TRAFFIC PA7TERNS - T.N . 100 - DULUTN STREET The Village Planner presented to the Planning Commission plans for the redesign of the diamond interchange at Duluth Street and T H 100. He noted that at the Rctober 17,1968 meeting, the Commission approved the proposed changes in the northeast and southeast quadrants . He asked the Commission to re�-affirm that approval , and in addition, recommend approval of the following: l . Elimination of the off-ramp in the northwest quadrant and reconstruction of a combined off ramp service road , 2 . Construction of semifores on the east and west side of T H 100 at points where off ramps meet Duluth Street . In addition , the Planner presented a proposed future interior street pattern, involving the construction of a new roadway (Yosemite) between St. Croix and Duluth Street, and the extension of Valecrest Road fror� Westbraok Road to Duluth Street . The Commission strongly suggested that the Vale Crest Road extension be studied furtf�er. It was the consensus that alternate routes be studied, traffic counts be taken , and residents of the area be notified. The Commission, at this time, believes the , Yosemite proposal south of Duluth Street to be lagical , but withheld formal recommendations as none were asked for. In addi - tion , the Planning Commission reviewed the possibility of closing Westbrook Road at T .H , 1Q0 . The planner indicated that the closing of Westbrook Road at T.H , 100 should happen eventually for reasons of safety . Again , it was the consensus of the �ommission to study this prvposal further. MOVED by Provost , seconded by Silverman , unanimousiy carried , to recommend approval of the elimination ofi the off-ramp in the northwest quadrant and the construction of a combined off-ramp frontage road in that quadrant . In addition, they recommended approval of the construction of semifores on Duluth Street , where the interchange ramps meet County Road 66 . ' � 7 . GENERAL : Waiver of the Platting Ordinance Robert Brenny, Premier Realty The Planner presented a proposed division of land involving the odd shaped parcel lying east of the Pillsbury Building and west of the Golden Valley Industrial Park . It was noted that this par- cel ' s boundaries were more or less determined by the railroad tracks on the west and the Industrial Park on the east. The Commission noted that the lot could support a building even � after the necessary right-of-way for lOth Avenue is dedicated. Therefore , it was MOVED by Senstad , secanded by Daly, carried unanimously to approve the proposed division. , U ' 1 t r . - �`�`"� -- ---- ---- - �/�L/ -E�-=�---,_ t�. ------ -- Chairman Christiansen Secretary Schmid ''�.