04-24-72 PC Minutes ��
MINUTES OF TH� GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
April 21�, 1972
A. regular meeting o£ the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at 8:30 P.M.
on rlonday, April 21t, 1972 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Hoad,
Golden Vallsy, Minnesota.
� Cizairman Lundsgaard presided and the following members were present: Vice
Chairman �anzen, Commissioners Anderson, Becker, Christiansen, Fdstrom, Sampson,
Swanson, and Van Horn. Also present was Larry Geisler from Midwest Planning and
Research, Inc. and Recording Secretary Jon Westlake.
Members absent: none.
l. ApPROVAL OF MINUTE5: MOVFD by Sampson, seconded by Swanson, carried
unanimously, to approve the minutes of the April 10, 1972 meeting as mailed.
2. STRE:ET VACATION (portion of Golden Valley Ftoad)
�.iane Ferguson, petitioner
Golden Valley c�oad north portion thereof from Douglas 1h�ive west approx. 500�
Mr. Lundsgaard, Chairman of the Planning Commission, reviewed the previous
discussion held at the April 10, 1972 Planna.ng Commission meeting �egarding
this request. Mr. Lundsgaard further stated that one reason the proponent was
requesting the vacation is because vehicles use this area for a turn around,
making it difficult to maintain a green area, and also cars park in this area.
Mr. T�Jestlake reviewed a report by the Planning T)epartment. A portion of that
report is as follows: "The Village IlZgineering Department is opposed to this
vacation because of underground utilities such as watermain, gas lines, and a
cable by Northwestern Sell. Also, the E�gineering I?epartment has a proposal
for a right turn lane from Douglas Drive to Golden Va11ey ftoad. Again, the
�gineering 13epartment points out that a possible soluti.on is for curb and
gutter with "No Parking" signs. If the right of way were vacated, vehicles
would still habitually use this area if curb and gutter were not provided as
a means of control.��
Lowell Odland, Village En�-i.neer, was present to answer questions from the
Commission about the proposed vacation. Mr. Odland pointed out that as long
as the Village owns the right of way and is using the right of way.,: it should
not be vacated. Once the Village vacates the right of way, the Village does
not have the control on the topography, filling or excavating, or what� the
individual plants on the property. He further pointed out that it becomes
e�ensive to the tax payer if the Village has to repair one of their utilities
in the ground after trees, etc, are on the easement. There are other solutions
to this problem without vacating the street right of way.
After furth.er discussion, it was moved by Christiansen, seconded by Swanson,
carried unanimously, to deny the request and suggested to the Village Council
that ��No Parking" signs be placed on the right of way on the North side of
Gold.en Valley ��a�.
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The Planning C�mmission in further discussion felt the ultimate solution to
the problem is concrete curb and gutter; but not knowing what the County has
planned for this area, other suggestions for a temporaxy solution may be
fencing or seeding the area.
It was moved by Swanson, seconded by Sampson, carried unanimously, to request
that the Village Iook into the following: l. ask the County if they plan �o
upgrade the intersection. If so, when? 2. Plans to signalize this inter-
section? 3. If Items 1 and 2 are in the plans for the near future, they
should be coordinated with curb and gutter.
3. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
Robert �. Welty and Sons Construction Company (Residential)
1012 and 1016 Winnetka Avenue North
The Planning Commission reviewed this proposed lot division at the April 10,
1972 Planning Commission meeting but took no action because the proponent
was not present.
The Recording Secretary informed the Commission that since the last Planning
Commission meeting he had spoken to the proponent about establishing the
proposed property line 5 feet south of the Southwest �orner of the garage-
which would place the garage in conformance with the Zoning Ordinance and
also the curb cut could remain as it is on Winnetka Avenue.
Mr. Fred Lundberg was present representing Robert 13. Welty and Sons
Construction Company.
It was moVed by Christiansen, seconded by Franzen, carried unanimously, to
recommend approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance, establishing the
new property line 5 feet south of the Southwest corner of the garage.
!�. ACCEPTANCE OF GEt�TTERAL P'LANS FOR PUD #7
Residential Planned Unit Development - Centurion Company, owner
Location: 2l�00-26� block of Unity Av�snue
Mr. Richard Neslund of Centurion Company was present to inform the Commission
of his proposal to develop the area with 76 patio homes which will be called
Briar Wood. Mr. Neslund distributed a pamphlet to the Planning Commission
for their review. The pamphlet contai.ns site plans, landscaping plans,
grading, utilities, elevation, plan, flood plan, traffic component, etc.
The Planning Commission asked Mr. Neslund several questions about his proposal
and set May 22, 1972 as the public informational meeting date for General
Plans for PUD #7. The Planning Commission also suggested to Mr. Neslund that
he meet with the residents prior to the date set for the informational. meeting
to inform the residents of the proposal.
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5. MI�3WEST PL��tNiNG A,ND RESEA�CH, INC.
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(a) Comments Relatin� to Planning Issues Raised at the Neighborhood Meetings
Mr. Larry Geisler of Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. distributed a memorandum
containing the evaluation of the Comprehensive Plan from the input of Golden
Valley residents that attended the neighborhood meetings. Mr. Geisler discussed
the three predominant areas of concern in Precincts I and II: Area A-Residents
in the Northeast corner of Golden Valley were concerned about the large triangle
shaped area that belongs to the City of Robbinsdale. Area B-The area that has
presently been scheduled for a hearing for May 22, 1972 under the Planned Unit
�3evelopment t�.rdinance (2J�00-2600 block of Unity Avenue}. Area C-Referred to as
a renewal area, a triangle shaped area north of Highway 55 and west of France Ave.
The Planning Commissi_on at this point felt they should individually review this
report prior to further discussion and set a special meeting so that full considera-
tion may be given to the memorandum. Commissioner Becker suggested the Planning
Comm��sion meet at her residence for this work session which was set for
May 15, 1972 at 7;30 P.M.
(b) Goals and Policy Study Committee Report-Metropolitan Government
The item remaining in the Goals and Policy Study Committee Report the Planning
Commission has not yet discussed is Metropolitan Government. The Commission
asked Mr. Geisler for a report about the current role and responsibilities of
Metropolitan Government so the Commission can better determine how Golden Valley
may function with Metropolitan Government.
6. GENERAI�
(a) Election of Planning Commission Officers
The Chairman of the Planning Commission asked Glenn Christiansen, a member of the
nominating committee, to present the committee's recommendations for officers.
Commissioner Christiansen stated that in view of the fact the Commission is war�ing
on the Comprehensive Plan and that Commissioner Franzen and Swanson�s terms were
extended ta �ctober l, 1972 because of the Plan, it is the nominating committee's
recommendation to re-appoint Warren Lundsgaard as Chairman of the Planning
Commission, �onald Franzen as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission, and
Lowe11 Swanson as Secretary of the Planning Commission. The Chairman called for
other naminations from the floor three times and none were made. It was moved by
Sampson, seconded by Anderson, carried unanimously, to accept the nominatin�
committee's recommendation of officers. It was then moved by Edstrom, seconded
by Van Horn, that the slate of nominees be declared elec�ted on a unanimous ballot.
(b) Meeting with Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Larry Geisler will present to the Chamber of Commerce the Comprehensive Plan.
Included at this meeting will be representatives of the Lions Club. The meeting
will be held at 12:OQ noor. on May !�, 1972.
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There being no further business to came before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, adjourned at 12:20 A.M.
Chairman Warren Lundsgaard Secretary Lowell Swanson