08-11-69 PC Minutes _� fA� �
NLZNUT�S OF THE GOLT?EN VALLEY
PLANNING CDA�IIS5ZON
August 11, 1969
A regu3.ar meeting of the Go].den Va11ey Planning Commission was held on Mond.ay,
August 11, 1969, at the Civic Center, 7800 (}olden Va11ey Road, Golden Va11ey,
Minnesota, at 8 P.M. Chairman Christiansen presided and the following were
present: Vice-Chairman Franzen, Planner Schmid and Commissioners Swedberg,
Swanson, Neuman, Maran, Lundsgaard, 2?a1y� Johnston. Absent: None
1. APPROVAL OF MINUT�: MOVID by Franzen, seconded by Neuman, unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of Ju3.y il�, 1q69, as amended.
2. REZOI�fiING: PREMI� REALTY - Lots 10 & 11 ��Busch's Golden Va11ey Acres"
Open Development to Light Industrial.
' Lot 9 Multipl.e M-1 to Light Industrial.
John Voss, Urban Planning and Design anc3 Robert Brenny, Premier Realty, presented
their proposal for Lots 9, 10, 11 of Busch�a Golden Va1].ey Acres. Lot 1 1.5 a
part of this development but is already �oned Industrial. Lot 9 is presently
zoned Multiple M-1. Tt was explained that the area wi11 be used for office and
warehousing, consequently Light Zndustrial is being sought for Lots 9, 10, &11.
Mr. Brenny stated that he would be willing to dedicate 50 feet a3.ong Bassett
Creek for public purposes if the iTillage would guarantee that it be used for a
public walkw�y. ,
The Commission then discussed their recent tour of` the area in question.
MOVED by �a1y, seconded by Swanson, unanimously carried, to recommend denial of
the proposed rezoning �ar the following reasons: 1. 2he petiti.oner has not given
any justification or need for further industrial zoning in that area (noting
the industrial area west of H�one with much vacant 1and}. 2. The Planning
Commission, after walking the property, beiieves that the "very wonderful creek"
that flows through the area should be preserved. (P�r. Daly�s opinion was that
the best way t�o preserve the creek was with multiple dwelling development.)
3. REZOIJIAJG: Dr. Robert Hoover, Ed Jordan - Lat �2, Aud. Sub. No. 360
Residential to Business & Professional Office
�n additi.on: I,ots lt6, l�7, lt8, It9, �0, 51, Aud. Sub. No. 360 as requested
by the Planning Gommission
The Planner noted. that the property owners had been contacted by letter and
invited to attend ton3.ght�s meeting. The following praperty owners or their
representatives were present: Mr. Jordan - Lats 1�9 a� 5a, Mr. Turner - Lot 51,
Mrs. Guntzel - Lot l�8, Mrs. Jensen for Mr. & Mrs. Larson, I,ot t�7. A�r. Quist was
notified but not present.
Dr. Hoover presented tY�e site plan of the proposed building to the Commissian
and the landowners present. None of the property owners present were opposed
to the rezoning of Lot 52 ar Lots !tb through 51 to Business & Professional Office
from Residential.
The Planner had recommended approval of said zoning at the July ]..ltth meeting.
MQVED by Johnston, seconded by Neumari, unanimously carried, to recommend that
Lot �2 of Auditor's Subdivisian No. 360 be zoned to Business & Professional
Office. The Commission also recommends rezoning Lots !�b-�1, Aud. Subd. No. 360
to Business & Professional Office.
Conc�rn over Mr. Quist�s opinion was registered by the Commi.ssion. He will be
notified of the date and time of the Public Heari.ng.
i�. ORDSNANCE CHANGE: GARA.GE STANDARDS.
The Cammission decided that any changes should be ineorparated in the new
zoning ordinance which should result from the upcoming planning study.
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5. DISCUSSION: MI�WEST FLANNINa - PLANNING StIRVEY
Caxl Dale, prineipal planner for Midwest Planning & Research Inc.
presented the preli.minary results of the plann:i.ng survey to the Commission.
The final results will be distributed to the Cammission in wrr'itten fdrm at
the n�xt meeting. I�. Dale presented his firm's outline �or a planni.ng
program. The total cost for this program is $29,5Q0. The Commission took
no formal action eoneerning the Planning Survey or ou�lined praposal. They
did instruct the Planner to meet with the Village Manager and Mr. Dale to
discuss the next steps in the program.
6. GENFRAL:
Chairman Ghristiansen reported to the Commission on his meeting with the
Safety Council concerning sidewalks. No formal action was taken pending
receipt of a repart on the matter from the Safety Council.
Meeting adjourned at 10:t�0 P.M.
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