02-24-69 PC Minutes � � �
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
VILLAGE QF GOLDEN V�LLEY PLA�NFNG COMMISSIO�
February 24, 1969
� regular meeting af the Planning Cammission of the Village of
Golden Valley �as held an Monday, February 24 ,1969 , at the
Civic Center , 780� Golden Valley Road, Golde� Va11ey , Minnesota .
Chairman Christiansen presided and the follvwing �ere present:
Planning Director Schmid and Commissioners Franzen; Swedberg , °
Neuman , Swanson and Moran . Members absent; Johnston, Provost,
and Daly .
1 . APPRQVAL OF MINUTES - FE6RUARY 10 ,1969
MQVED by Neuman, secvnded by Swedberg, unanimously carried to
apprave the minutes as amended .
2. EXPLANATION : APPOINTMENTS TO 1969 PL�NNING COMMISSIO� ANO
BQARD OF ZONING APPEALS
The Chairman explained the make-up of the Planning Commission
and Board of Zoning Appeals to those present, noting that Mr.
Senstad and Mr. Silverman had been appointed to the BZA for
one year terms . Ta take their places , the Council had appointed
Mr. Moran and Mr . Neuman, and instructed tMe two new members to
flip a coin to determine who would fill �r. Silverman 's two year
term and who would finish Mr. Senstad 's remaining one y��r term .
The coin was duly tossed and Mr . Moran won the flip chasing the
two year term. Mr. Neuman will fill the remaining one year term .
3. COMPRENENSIVE PLANNING STUDY
Mr. Carl Dale , Midwest Planning , was present and explained the
initial steps required before the Planning Study could begin .
- He distributed data sheets explaining the elements of a planning
program and also distributed an outline for a reconnaissance �
survey, which is the fiirst step in a comprehensive planning
study. Mr. Dale said a questiannaire or survey given to three
basic groups ; namely , the Planning Commissian, the civic leaders ,
including the Council , clergy etc. , and the average citizen , is
most beneficial . This qaestionnaire would ask basic questions
concerning the community to find the wants and needs , and
incorporate this into the study .
The other facets of a reconnaissance survey are : a summary of
population, land use , economic characteristics , historical back-
ground , government , analysis af existing plans , planning programs ,
a list of specifi.c needs related to planning, and finaliy a
proposed planning program and cost estimates .
�r. Dale suggested that he get together with the Vil1age Planner
and determine the amount of time the Village Staff can give to
this study . Staff time would affect the cost of this
reconnaissance survey .
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Discussion concerning the possibility of using the Village Balletin
for planning information and for the survey followed. The Commission
thought this possibility should be pursued by the Staff and Mr. Dale .
It was the thought of the Commission that such a bulletin would
generate interest in this study among the citizenry.
MQVED by Franzen, secanded by Swanson , carried unanimously, to
instruct the consultant and the Village Planner to proceed with
initial plans for the recannaissance survey and to bring the final
proposal back to the P1anning Commission for review. �
4. GROUP HOME DISCUSSIQN
The Planner notified °the Planning Commission that the first meeting
of the Ad Hoc Committee would be Tuesday, February 25th . He asked
the Commission to give the Ad Hoc Committee a free hand in deter�-
mining the ground rules for a neighborhood committee for the existing
group home on Winsdale Street. This request was also made of the
Human Rights Commission at their February i3th meeting and approved .
It was his feeling that as long as the home on Winsdale continues to
operate , a neighborhood Committee should be initiated . This would
establish a direct line of communication between the home , the
neighborhood and the Village Hall , The Planner alsa stated tha� a
full progress report would be made to the Planning Commission at its
next meeting .
MOVED by Moran, seconded by Franzen, unanimausly carried , to instruct
the Ad Hoc Committee to proceed with plans for setting up a neigh-
borhood cammittee.
5 . INTERCHANGE : DULUTH STREET - T. H . 100
The Planner discussed with the Commissioners his comments of
February lOth concerning this interchange, in order to clarify any
misgivings or misunderstandings which might have occurred. He
noted that any mention of detachment of frontage roads ar extensi�on
of Vale Crest Road was just a proposal , Qbvfausly, nothing was
final in this regard;the planning and engineering departments on1y
wanted the Planning Commission 's reaction, which wes obtained.
They are further investigating alternate routes , and wil ] apprpach
the Commission with another report in the future .
6. AMENDING THE ZONING CODE - SECTION 3 .07
The following language change was presented to the Planning
Commission fior review.
3.07 1 . ) FRONT SETBACK; The required front setback shall be
35 feet fram the front property line and 35 feet
from any side or rear property line , which is also
a street or road right-of-way line , but this re-
quirement shall not reduce the bu� lding width of
any corner lot tv less than 20 feet at the ground
story level .
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The Planner mentioned that the existing ordinance was nat too clear
on what happens to a s4-called " through lot ' as far as setbacks are
cor�cerned. The Staff recQmmends approval of the proposed change in
order to clarify the situatian .
MOVED by Moran, seconded by Neuman, carried unanimous1y , to
recommend approval of this change .
7 . GENERAL : SHELARD PARK DEVELOP��NT - St. LQUis Park
The Planner explained the general nature of the proposed development
and its anticipated effect on Golden Valley. He noted that two
main problems exist regarding this development . They are� :
1 . Proposed drainage into Bassett Creek
2. Proposed traffic volumes in the area.
The Planner noted that in his judgment, the existing and proposed
traffic routes were inadequate, and the developer should provide
same type of storm water holding pond in his drainage plan, He
specifically noted that the Interchange at Betty Crocker Drive and
County Road 18 is totally inadequate for the volumes of traffic
projected for it. The Planner nated that a situation of this type
should be reviewed by the Metro Council . Ne noted that he had
already asked the Metro Council for help , but had not recieved a
reply. The Planner suggested that a total redesign of the praposed
roadways is in order, and suggested a north-south collector street
approximateiy 2 -3000 feet west of County Road 18. This north-
south collector could be attached to frontage roads along both T H
12 and T H 55, which eventually should lead to interchanges in the
vicinity of County Road 73. In a-dition , it is most important
that an interchange be constructed in the vicinity of Boone Avenue
and T N 55 to alleviate congestion at County Road 18 & Betty Crocker Dr .
The Commission discussed the Planner 's report, noting that the area
in question might be over-developed , if this proposal is approved by
St. Louis Park. It was also nvted that Golden Valley would ex-
perience the drainage and traffic problems from this area , which
wpuld prove costly to the taxpayer of the community. It was further
nated that in the interest of good planning , the problems anti -
cipated by this deveiopment should be solved before develapment
begins . The Commisston noted that far too often in the past, a
complete disregard of future planning , especially regarding abutting
communities , had led to ma�ar and costly prob1ems for taxpayers .
MOVED by Swansor� , seconded by Neuman, carried unanimously , to
indicate the Golden Valley Planning Commission 's concern over this
project, and the lack of preplanning as it relates to surrounding
communities concerning tra�Ffic patterns and proper drainage control .
There being no further �usi:ness , the meeting adjourned at 9: 30 p .m.
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