06-14-71 PC Minutes � '� (.�
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
June 11+, 1971
A regular rneeting of the Golden Valley Plannin� Commission was held at
8:00 P.M. on Monday, June 11+, 1971 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley
Road, Golden Val.ley, Minnesota.
Chairman Lundsgaard presided and the following members were present:
Commissioners Anderson, Christiansen, Neuman, Swanson and Van Horn. Also
present was Consultant Otto Schmid and Recording Secretary Jon Westlake.
Members absent: Vice Chairman Franzen and Commissioners Edstrom and Moran.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOVED by Swanson, seconded by Neuman, carried
unanimously, to approve the minutes of the May 2�, 1971 meeting as mail.ed.
2. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING - PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (CONCEPT APPROVAL)
The Chairman of the Planning Commission asked the Village Consultant to explain
to the people present what Planned Unit Development was and how it applied to
the three paxticular requests before this Planning Commission meetin�.
(a) Townhouse proposal - Caswell & Associates
Richard Dempsey (owner)
between Winsdale Street and Golden Valley GolP Course
with Louisiana. Avenue on the wes� and Jersey Avenue on the east
Mr. Harold Olson oP Cassell and Associates, representing the builder,
Richard Dempsey, preseMted a proposed concept plan for seventy (70) townhouse
units on approximately 8 1/2 acres of land which is located west of Jersey Ave. ,
east of Louisiana Avenue North, south of Winsdale Street and north of Golden
Valley Golf Club. Mr. Olson in explaining his proposal felt this property
was more suitable for a townhouse development than Por single Pamily dwellings.
A long discussion followed with residents from this axea. Mr. Robert Hamilton
of 1�35 Louisiana Avenue North and Mr. Robert Gavigan of 1400 Maryland Avenue
North acted as spokesman for the residents and submitted a petition containing
156 signatures against the proposal from the surrounding neighbors. One of
the more predominant concerns was traffic that would be �enerated by the
proposed townhouses.
Mr. Gary Bickel of the Envirorunental Committee suggested to the Planning
Commission that no recommendations be made until the Environmental Committee
could meet and discuss the property in question.
After further discussion it was moved by Pteuman, seconded by Christiansen,
ca.rried unanimously, to table the request for thirty (30) days, allowing time
for a special meeting oP the Environmental Committee to di.scuss this
particular parcel.
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(b) Townhouse and multiple proposal - Olson Conerete
Staber Company (owner)
East of County Road #18 and North of Duluth Street
This proposal is for 112 to�nhouse units and 50 apartment units on approxi-
mately 19.8 acres located north of Duluth Street and east of County Road 18.
Messrs. Sheldon Bernstein, the Architect representing the property owner, Staber
Company, along with Steven King, site planner, presented the proposal to the
Plannin� Co�ission. Mr. Bernstein in e�rplaining the proposed layout also
talked of a recreational area, pondin� area, and a proposed density of seven (7)
units per acre. ,
Mr. John Kruth, residin� at 2016 Hillsboro Avenue North, submitted a petition of
160 signatures in opposition to the proposed development. The people in this
area were very concerned about the traffic this complex would generate and how
it would affect the residential streets. Also, some of the residents were
coneerned about the opening of Duluth Street.
It was moved by Swanson, seconded by Neuman, to table this request for four weeks
until this proposed tract of land could be reviewed by the Environmental Committee.
The motion did not caxry.
After further discussion it was moved by Swanson, seconded by Neuman, to defer
action on this request until the June 28, 1971 meetin�, allowin� time to:
l. determine the approximate number of children who would attend school from
this development, 2. approximate cost of Village services to this complex,
3, traPfic �enerated by this proposal. Motion carried unanimoasly.
(c) Business and Profe�sional offices proposal - Design Planning Assoc. , Inc.
Arnold Palmer (owner)
5801 Duluth Street
This proposal is on approxi.mately 12 acres of ground located north of Duluth
Street and south of St. Croix Avenue with Bassetts Creek meandering through the
westerly ed�e. Mr. David Nelson from Design Planning Associates, Inc. presented
a preliminary plan Por six (6) oPfice buildin�s (approximately 66' x 130' and
three (3) stories high). The plan also shows the possibility of access frc�m
Duluth Street to St. Croix Avenue, which he will discuss with the Village Engineer.
The required number of parking spaces on the site is in accordance �rith the new
zoning code that is now under study by the Planning Commission. Severa.i.: �esidents
living to the west of Bassetts Creek were concerned about the drainage-especially
when the site is developed and blacktopped for parking. Mr. Nelson also pointed
out that 90� of the trees on the site, located on the 100 foot draina�e easement
on the west side of the property, will remain in its natural state with some
additional planting and cleaning up, which the property owner will be required
to maintain.
It was moved by Van Horn, seconded by Anderson, to table this request until a
traffic study at the intersection of Duluth Street and Highway 100 can be made.
The motion did not c�rry.
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It was then moved by Swanson, seconded by Neuman, to recommend concept approval
for land use only under Planned Unit Development. Motion carried with 1+ yea
and 1 nay.
3• PRELIMINARY PLAT
Earl Wilson of West Suburban Builders, Inc.
Eleven (1].) Residential lo�ts
1600 block of Boone Avenue and Aquila Avenues North
Mr. Ear1. Wilson of West Suburban Buil.ders submitted a preliminary plat containing
eleven (11) lots on Outlot 3 Bergstrom's Valley Hei�hts for consideration by
the Planning Commission. Otto Schmid, Village Consultant, pointed out that
because of extreme topographic relief, the developer has proposed a plat that
contains five (5) lots below the required 12,500 square feet and eight (8) of
the eleven proposed lots do not have the required 100 feet frontage at the
35 �oot setback line. The Planner's report points out that the plat to the
south contains 60 foot lots that vary in size from 9,600 square feet to over
10,000 square feet. The lots to the north are platted in accorda,nce with present
standaxds. Also, the report points out the Village Engineer has reviewed the
plat and had indicated the lots can be served by the necessary utilities. It
was further pointed out, as stated in the Plattin� Ordinance, that the developer
should be aware and be responsible for the "grading of the street, paving of the
street, curb and gutter required, sanitary sewer construction, and the water-
main construction on the plat". In addition to these items the Engineer and
Building Inspector would require a grading plan with the proposed basement
floor elevation shown.
It was moved by Swanson, seconded by Van Horn, caxried unanimously, to recommend
approval of the preliminary plat sub�ect to: 1. Block 1 containin� three (3)
lots rather than the four (4) lots as shown on the plat, with the east and west
lots to be larger (both corner lots), a11 in Block l. 2. meeting the require-
ments of the Platting Ordinance, 3. meeting �he requirements of the Engineer-
ing Department.
�+. REZONING Dale R. Kennedy
1100 Douglas Drive North
(Residentia,l to Commercial)
Mr. Dale R. Kennedy, representing Mrs. Victoria Lessard, petitioned for the
rezoning of the property located at the Northwest corner of Golden Valley Road•
and Douglas Drive to Commercial. The present zoning is Residential. The
Planning Coznmission is presently upgrading the zoning code, and this was explained
to Mr. Kennedy. In view of this, Mr. Kennedy withdrew his petition for rezoning.
It was moved by Van Horn, seconded by Swanson, carried unanimously, to accept
the petitioner's request for withdrawal and recammend that the petitioner's
fee be refunded.
5, ADMINISTRATIVE
(a) Acceptance of Planned Unit Development Application -
The Dietrich Company
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The Reeording Secretary explained he has received an application from the
Dietrich Company for Planned Unit Development under the concept approach.
It was moved by Swanson, seconded by Neuman, caxried unani.mously, to accept the
petition for Planned Unit Development noting the Pub13c Informational meeting
will be scheduled on June 28, 1971 to consider the proposed,request.
(b) GENERAL :
Mr. Warren Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Plannin� Co�ission, reviewed a letter
from Mr. Jim Hawks of Midwest Planning and Reseaxch, Inc. , copies of which had
been mailed to the Commission members. The Commission was in agreement to take
the letter under advisement.
There being no further business to come be�ore the meeting, ti was on motion,
duly seconded, ad3ourned at 1:�+0 A.M.
Chairman Lundsgaard Secretary Lowell Swanson