01-12-70 PC Minutes i � �
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALI�EY
PL�NNING COMMISSION
Jarnaary 12, 1970
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held on Monday,
Jarnzary 12, 1970 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Va11ey Road, Golden Valley.
Minnesota at 7:30 P.M:
Chairman Christiansen presided and the following were present: Vice-Chairman
�anzen and Commissioners Newman; Swanson, Swedberg; Lundsgaard; Johnston, Daly,
and Consultant Schmid. Member Moran was absent.
l. APPROVAL OF M2NITTES: MOVED by Franzen and seeonded by Neuman, carried
unanimously�, to approve the mirnztes of December 8, 1969 as mailed.
2. LAND USE DISGUSSION: Lots 2, 3, !� and 5< "Busch�s Meadow Acres.��
(at request of the Village Council)
The Chairman noted that the Village Council had requested that the Planning
Commission review the Iand use for Lots 2, 3, Lt and 5 along with the two rezoning
requests before the Commission in order that the public hearings required for
the, area might be heZd at the same time.
Mr. Budrow Larson, representing Claremore Nursing Home, the petitioner for
Lot #2, was present.
Mr. Robert Brenny and Mr. John Miller Attorney, were present representing
Premier Real�, the petitioner for Lots 3, !� and 5.
It was noted that the Planning Commission at itts December 8. 1969 meeting
recommended Institutional I-3 zoning for Lot 2.
Premier Realty is asking for Multiple M-�t zoning Lots 3 and �t and Institutional
I-3 for £�ot 5.
Mr. Jerry Baily, Landscape Architect and Mr, Jason Bel1. Architect. e�lained
the development plan for Premier Realty.
The proposal for Lots 3 and !� shows two 8-story buildings of 68 units each and
for Lot 5, a 2-1/2 story, 163-bed nursing home.
No�ices were sent to the residents of the area. Approximately 35 persons were
presen.t to express their opinions. The consensus seemed to be that: 1.) the
residents �of the area were not opposed to a riursing home, but would prefer just
one; 2.) The residents were not opposed generally to high-density residential
for Lots 3. J� or 5 but were opposed to 8-story buildings.
The Planning Comznission in discussing this area, noted the seemingly poor soil
conditions. It was believed that this might be a factor in determining the
type of high-density multiples for thzs area. It was suggested that Premier
Realty� obtain more extensive soil tests, This request was made at the
December 8, 1969 meeting and again tonight.
A motion was made by Swanson to reaffirm the past Planning Commission action
concerning the recommended approval of Tnstitut�onal Z-3 zoning for Zot 2 and
to recommend denial far the proposed multiple M-!� zoning on lots 3 and 4 and to
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recommend approval for the Tnstitutional I-3 zonin.g of Lot 5. This mation was
seconded by Swedberg, The motion was defeated with 3 in favor and ?� against, �
Member Daly noted that the residents seemed opposed to any high-rise
strusture. He suggested that a townhouse-type project might be acceptable.
MOVED by Da1y to recommend to the Council that Lot 2 be zoned Institutional
I-3 and that Lots 3, �. and 5 be considered for a townhouse project. This
motion was seconded by Neuman and carried unanimously.
3. DRES➢EN LAND CUL,-DE-SA.C. Mr. Roy J, Busse, who claims to be the owner
of Outlot l, Cumberland Hi�ls 3rd Addition was present, He said he would
dedicate any additional right-of-way needed for the cul-de-sac on
Dresden Lane. .
The Consultant noted that �he vacation of cer�ain right-of-way on Dresden
Lane and the construction of the eul-de-sac would prevent Robbinsdale from
attaching to this street, He also noted that the Villagets 1970 tax rolls
indicate Mr. P. B. Olson as the owner of �utlot 1 and that he would have to
sign the deeds needed for the cul-de-sac. It was also noted that the owners
af Lot 3, B1ock 2 of the Cumberland Hills 3rd Addition are using an un-
platted street to enter into a rear entry garage, Obviously, if the cul-
de-sac is constructed, this method of ingress and egress would be impossible.
A petition containing the: name of all the property owners on Dresden Lane,
except that of the owner of Lot 3 Block 2, requesting that a cul-de-sac
be constructed is on file.
MOVED by Daly, seconded by Franzen carried unanimousl.,y to recommend to the
Council that the proposed cul-de-sac b� constructed and that the cost of
said cul-de-sac be assessed to the benefited property owners.
The PZannin.g Commission was also aware of the situation in regard to
Lot 3 Block 2.
MOVED by Neuman, seconded by Johnstan carried unanimously to put the Planning
Gommission on record as notzng that a definite hardship exists on Lot 3
Block 2 arzd tha� all considerations be given if waivers are requested.
�.. HAROLD AVENUE CUL-DE-SAC (Windsor Woods) Mr. Robert Latz, 6850 Harold
Avenue presented a petition to the Planning Commi�sion asking that a cul-
de-sa� censtructed at the termirrus of Harold Avern�.e.
The Consultant noted that the Village staff has recommended that a temparax�y�
cul-de-sac be constructed on Lot 6. This proposal was deemed unacceptable
by Mr. I�atz who suggested that the cul-de-sac be constructed on Lot 30 of
RLS No. 322.
Mr. Claude �rury�, owner of the East half of Lot 30 was in attendanee and
stated that he was opposed to the cul-de-sac.
Mr. Latz then asked for the petition be withdrawn from consideration.
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MOVED b� Swa,nson, seconded by Swedberg unanirnously carried to accept Mr, I,atz�s
request for withdrawal of the petition.
5. STREET VACATION: Winsdale Street between Getty�sburg and Flag Avenue.
(lst addition to Lakeview Heightsj
Mr. Earl Wilson has petitioned the Village to vacate Winsdale �t. between
Gettysburg and F'lag Avenue.
It was noted that the three utility companies have e�cpressed approval subject
to the necessary easements for existing power and telephone lines being obtained.
Only one abutting property owner, Mr. James Kimpton of 1l�12 Gettysburg Ave. ha s
opposed the vacation.
The Village Ehgineer has e�ressed no objections to the vacation request.
IT WAS MOVED by Lundsgaard, seconded by Franzen to recommend vacation of
Winsdale Street subject to the necessary� easements being obtained and filed.
MOT�ON carried unanimously,
6. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDiNANCE. RZS No. 752 Tracts B, C, and D.
This request is for the dividing of approximate 23 ft, from Tract D and
combining same with Tracts B and C.
Mr. WilliaM Laird and Mr. A. R. Witt were in attendance.
The Commission noted the obvious lack of a sensible plat for the area and also
noted that a plat was once approved but never filed. It strongly urges that
the area be replatted.
IT WAS MOVED by Swanson, seconded by Swedberg to approve the waiver request.
MOTION CARRIED iinanimousl.y.
7. GENERAZ
a. Chairman Christiansen noted that the Village Council has extended
all those terms due to expire January 1 to April l, 1970.
b, Chairman Christiansen read a letter from the Village Manager asking
that the Planning Commission review a proposed ordinance to establish
Boards and Commissions and make recommendations to the Cou.ncil on
this item. The Chairman asked the Consultant to review this Ordinance
and make copies available to all the members along with his recom-
mendation for the Jarivary 26, 197� meeting.
c. The Consultant distributed to the Commission the �igned contxact
with Midwest Planning and Research,
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:1�0 P,M,
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