05-08-72 PC Minutes ��
MINtJTFS OF THE GOLDIIJ VALLEY
PLANNING O�MNiISSION
May 8, 1972
A. regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday, May 8, 19?2 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Va11ey Road, Golden Valley,
Minnesota.
Chairman Lundsgaaxd presided and the following members were present: Vice Chair-
man Franzen, Commissioners Anderson, Becker, Christiansen, Edstrom, Sampson,
Swanson, and Van Horn. Also present was Village Consultant Carl ➢ale and Recording
Secretary Jon Westlake.
Members absent: none.
l. APPR�DVAL OF MINUTFS: N�VED by Sampson, seconded by Van Horn, carrisd
unanimously, to approve the minutes of the April 2It, 1972 meeting as amended.
2. PRII.IMINARY RESIDENTIAL PLAT
Russsll's Wirth Park Addition
Robert L. Russell, owner
Seven (7� residential lots approximately 3001 east of Meadow Lane,
360� north of Glenwood A.venue, and west of Theodore Wirth Park
The Chairman of the Planning Commission revie�red the two previous Planning
Commission �iscussions on this parcel of ground. The plat contains seven (7)
single family residential lots, all. of which exceed the 12,500 square foot
requirement. Three (3) lots along the east side of the proposed extension of
Roanake Circle have a width of 98 feet. It was also r.oted that the preliminary
plat contains a driveway utility 20 feet in width to the Feriss property and
the proposed extension of Roanoke Circle east for approximately 125 feet from
the west property line is 39 feet in width. The preliminary plat alsa indicates
that Roanoke Circle can be extended through to Sunnyridge Lane. In the interim,
an easement will be provided for a cul de sac.
Mr. and Mrs. Russell were present to answer questions on the proposed residential
plat. ;�1r. Marvin Kirkeby of 204 Sunnyridge Lane was concerned about drainage and
the size of the proposed lots in the plat. Mr. Tremblatt of lt010 Roanoke Circle
was also concerned about the drainage.
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed plat with particular concern about
the drainage. It was moved by Van Horn, seconded by Edstrorr►, to defer action on
the proposed plat for further study of the drainage.
Commissioners Van Horn and Edstrom withdrew their motion.
It was then moved by Van Horn, seconded by Swanson, to recommend approval of
the preliminary plat, subject to the F�gineering 1�partment approving the
drairiage. The motion carried with Commissioner Edstrom voting nay.
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The Planning Commission also pointed out that when they first reviewed the
plat the neighbors to the south were concerned about being assessed for the
improvements of Roanoke Circle. It was moved by Anderson, seconded by Swanson,
to recarnmend to the Village Council that they consider deferring assessments
on Roanoke Circle contiguous to the Thorness and Orbuch property until such
time the parcels are developed. It was then moved by Fdstrom, seconded by
Anderson, carried unanimously, to recommend also that Lot 2 Block 1 and
Lot 2 Block 2, Tremblatt Terrace be considered for no assessments for the
extension of ftoanoke Circle if they have already been assessed for the
present cul de sac.
3. PUBLIC INF�ORMATIONAL MEETING-PLANNED U1�1IT �EVEiLOPMENT
(Gener al Plan Approv al) #6
Plat Proposal - Hidden Village Homes A.ssociation, Inc.
John H. Cross, owner
Location: 6100 Golden Valley Road
Mr. Carl Dale, Village Consultant, reviewed with the Planning Commission his
report containing eleven planning considerations. Mr. Dale further explained
that this townhouse development is fully developed and the units are currently
rented. The proponent is requesting to plat the units under the Minnesota
Townhouse law. The reason the proponent is proceeding under the Planned Unit
Development Ordinance is because the Platting Ordinance does not allow this
type of platting. Mr. Dale then reviewed a planning application for planned
unit development showing how the suggested planning considerations tie in
with the application.
Mr. �ale reviewed a memorandum from the Fire Chief about additional hydrants,
assurance of access to the units, and fire lanes in front of the garages.
The Planning Commission also reviewed an agreement entitled "Easements and
Covenants" by the Village Attorney.
Messrs. Bill �olan of �olan Engineering Company, Inc. and John Cross of
Cross Company were present and reviewed the proposal with the Commission.
Mr. Cross stated the sound rating between units is 53 decibels and the units
were built with separate utilities. He further stated that he had no objection
to the planning application, Easements and Covenants, or the memorandum by
the Fire Chief, as reviewed. by Mr. Dal�.
Mr. John Richter of Brechet and Richter sent a letter to the members of the
Planning Commission and discussed his letter with the Planning Commission.
A portion of Mr. F�ichter�s letter is as follows:
"This Hidden Village development was �aell done. In my opinion it ranks near
the top in appearance with other Golden Ualley x°ental property.
Our question is. ..will the removal of this buffer (from rental to individual
ownership) be �i.se from a planning standpoint? Will the home-owners in years
to come complain of "too many trucks�� or of the noise of the rail cars coming
into the industrial area to the south of Hidden Village? The average person
moves approximately every five years. When future attempts are made to sell
these "townhouses", will there be pressure to restrict commercial activity
in the adjacent industrial area?
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We have had no problems with complaints from Hidden Village because those
persons living in rented property have the opportunity to be "mobile".
When a person becomes a home owner this attitude changes.
Before removing this "buffer zone" between the individual homes to the north
and the industry to the south, it seems advisable to consider the po�sibility
of future problems."
Mr. Richter stated his concern is that he considers the townhouse development
a buffer zone between the industry and the single family homes; but the units
will now be sold, and they will take on an individual home ownership which he
feels will reduce the buffer area. Mr. T�on Becker of 5840 Golden Valley Road
asked if more units would be allowed by the proposal if this planned unit
development is approved.
After further discussion it was moved by Franzen, seconded by Swanson, carried
unanimously, to approve the planned unit development application, subject to
fulfilling the requirements as spelled out in the: l. Planning Consideration's,
which is part of the planning application form for planned unit development,
with respect to this project, 2. agreement on "Easements and Covenants"
drafted by the Village Attorney, part of which is a memorandum from the Fire
Chief, and 3. landscape plan of areas that are to be improved. (an area on
the north side of the parcel)
!t. I�CCEPTANCE OF G�tERAL PLANS FOR PLI�NNED UNIT DEVII�OPME�TT #S
Townhouse Proposal - Townsedge Construction Company
Lots 59 and 60 Auditor�s Subdivision #322
Messrs. William Lundberg of Townsedge Construction Company and Bill Iblan of
�olan Ehgineering Company were present to distribute a pamphlet to the Planning
Commission for their review on the proposal.
The Planning Commission set June 12, 1972 for the public informational meeting
date for Planned Unit Development �5.
5. URBAN TRAIL SYSTII�'I FbR GOLDEN VALLEY
Mr. John Sampson stated the League of Women �oters has received fram the Village
Council coneept approval to establish an advisory committee with respect to
biking and hiking trails. The League is in the process of seeking names for
this advisory committee, including citizens of Golden Valley and also one member
from each of the various Commissions. They would Iike to have a representative
from the Planning Commission serve on the committee.
The Planning Commission, currently in the process of developing the Master Plan,
felt that because of the work load now on each Commission member, a member of
the Board of Zoning Appeals would serve on this committee.
6. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
Richard "Dempsey (Residential)
2l�50 - 21t60 Kewanee Way
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Mr. �empsey was present and requested that this item be added to the agenda.
It was moved by Franzen, seconded by Anderson, carried unanimously, to add
the request for the waiver of the Platting Ordinance to the agenda.
The request is to divide three (3) 50-foot lots into two (2) 75-foot lots.
It was move�d by Christiansen, seconded by Sampson, carried unanimously, to
recommend approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance.
Parcel I - 21t50 Kewanee Way
Lot 9 and the Southeasterly 1/2 of Lot 8 as measured along the Northeasterly
and Southwesterly lines thereof, all in Block 5, Delphian Heights Third Unit,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel II - 2Lt60 Kewanee Way
Lot 7 and the Northwesterly 1/2 of Lot 8 as measured along the Northeasterly
and Southwesterly lines thereof, all in Block 5, Delphian Heights Third Unit,
Hennepin County, Minnesota.
?. GENERAI.,
(a) A,rea north of Highway 55, west of France Avenue, and south of
the M. N. & S. ftailway
Commissioner Ronald Edstrom stated that on May 2, 1972 he and Commissioner
Anderson and Chairman Lundsgaard met with the residents of the area as described
above to find what their feelings are in reference to the Master Plan.
Mr, Edstrom stated that some of the residents would like to see the area
zoned Residential, while the railroad would like to purchase more of the land
in this area for an industrial park.
(b) Planning Consultant
The Planning Commission is concerned about continuing with a consultant to
work with the Planning Commission since the contract of Urban Planning and
Design, Inc. has been terminated by the Village of Golden Valley.
It was moved by Franzen, seconded by Christiansen, carried unanimously, to
suggest that the Chairman of the Planning Commission meet with the Village
Manager with respect to this matter.
(c) Planning Commission Meeting Time Change
It was moved by Swanson, seconded by Franzen, carried unanimously, to change
the regularly scheduled meeting time from 7:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. starting with
the May 22, 1972 Planning Commission meeting because of Daylight Saving Time.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, ac3 jot2rned at 11:25 P.M.
Chairman Warren Lundsgaard Secretary Lowell Swanson