09-10-73 PC Minutes �.�5
MIIdUTFS OF THE GOLI�F�t VALLEY
PLANNING OOI�IISSION
September 10, 1973
A regular meating of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at 8:(� P.M.
on Monday, September 10, 1973 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Vice Chairman Mary Anderson opened the meeting and the following members were
present: Commissioners Becker, Christiansen, Fdstrom, Herje, Hughes, Leonard,
and Lundsgaard. Chairman Sampson arrived at 8:30 P.M. Also present was
Jon Westlake from the Village staff.
Members absent: None.
l. APPI�VAL OF MINUTES: MOVED by Herje, seconded by Hughes, carried
unanimously, to approve the minutes of the August 27, 1973 meeting as amended.
2. WAI9ER OF PLATTING ORDINANCE
Harry Harrmian (2 Open 7levelopment lots)
6001 Glenwood Avenue
The Planning Commission reviewed the Atzgust 13, 1973 Planning Commission minutes
in reference to this request. The propanent is now proposing to divide the
lot into twfl parcels-the smaller parcel, approximately 387 feet in width and
367 feet in depth, has frontage on Glenwood Avenue. The parcel to the South
which is approximat�ly 10 acres will have access to Laurel Avenue and no access
to Glenwood Avenue as the previous proposal did. Mr. Brian Bennett who has a
purchase agreement on the property and Mr. Harry Hamman were present to answer
questions about the request. The Planning Commission in reviewing the proposal
noted both lots, if divided, would still be very large allowing flexability for
further platting.
It was moved by Sampson, seconded by Christiansen, carried unanimously, to
recommend approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance as presented to the
Planning Commission.
It was then moved by Sampson, seconded by Christiansen, carried unanimously,
to recommend rezoning this tract of land from Open Development to t�esidential
as prescribed by the Comprehensive P].an. Included in this suggested area to be
rezoned by the Planning Commission is a parcel west of this tract of land
approximately 80 feet in width by 377 feet deep (6032 Glenwood Avenue).
3. PLANNET� UATIT �3EVELOPMENT - SET PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING
(a) P.U.D. #1-B Amended (General Plan)
Applicant: Benson-0rth Associates, Inc.
Locations 5801 Duluth Street (East of present building)
Proposal: 3 story office building
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Planning Commission
September 10, 1973 page 2
The proponent is appearing before the Planning Commission to request an informal
hearing by the Planning Commission for September 2�, 1973 prior to tha hearing
set for P.TJ.D. ;�1-A by the Village Council on October l, 1973 because of the
Planning Commission�s recommendation with respect to the proposal at the
August 27, 1973 planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Ken Benson explained to the Planning Commission that he is proposing to build
the same structure as proposed at the August 27, 1973 Planning Commission meeting
which is three stories in height with 38,000 square feet on the land east of
the present structure.
The Flanning Commission in discussing the proposal wa.th Mr. Benson also talked
about public land adjacent to Bassetts Creek on the southwest corner of the site.
Mr. John Brenna, Park and Recreation �?irector, was present and stated that the
Park Commission will be meeting prior to the next Planning Commission meeting
to discuss this area.
The Planning Commission set September 24, 1973 to hold an informational hearing
on P.U.D. #1-A General Plans.
(b) P.U.D. #5-A General Plans (Valle �'or)
Applicant: William J. Lundberg - Town�s Fdge Properties
Location: South of Harold Avenue and East of Winnetka Ave. South
Proposal: 58 additional Totanhouse Units South of present
Townhouses in Phase I
The proponent is requesting to complete Phase II which contains 5$ units for a
total of 103 units on approximately 29 acres of land. The Planning Commission
in discussing the proposal with Mr. Lundberg pointed out that some of the concerns
will be the height of the Phase II units in relation to the height of the present
structures to the east and ingress and egress to Harold Avenue. The Planning
Commission also decided to meet on the site at 7:00 P.M. on September 2t�, 1973
to physically review the site. Some Commission members talked about the possibility
of Phase II structures having a size to more blend with the single family units
to the east.
The Planning Cammission set October 9, 1973 to hold an informational hearing
on P.U.D. #5-A General Plans.
�t. GIIdERAL
(a) County Plans for Right Turn Lane at Winnetka Avenue and T.H, 55
A proposed layout submitted by Hennepin County for a right turn lane at the
northwest corner of Winnetka Avenue and T.H. 55 was presented to the Planning
Commission for consideration. Also, a traffic study prepared for Golden Valley
through Hennepin County on Winnetka Avenue from Tenth Avenue North to T.H. 12
was discussed by the Planning Commission. Further discussion and reco�nendations
will be made at a future Commission meeting regarding this traffic study.
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Planning Commission
September 10, 1973 page 3
After discussion of the right turn lane it was moved by Christiansen, seconded
by Lundsgaard, carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission highly recommend
that the propvsed right turn lane be approved subject to the most southerly
ingress and egre5s for the Golden Valley Shopping Center to be closed.
(b) Discussion of Duluth Street west of T.H. 100 intercha,nge
Because of the traffic and development of land adjacent to Duluth Street and
proposed development such as P.U.D. #1-A, the following recommendation:was
approved by the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Edstrom, seconded by Becker, carried, to reeommend to the
Village Council that because of the increased traffic volume anticipated on
:�uluth Street and the existing development and the proposed development, it is
recommended that the Village Council request a traffic study including a traffie
count to be conducted by the County Engineer of the area �nTest of Hwy. #100
interchange adjacent to Duluth Street (C.S.A.H. 66) including ingress and egress
to and from the abutting properties.
(c) I}iscussion on Subcommittee Report
1. Moderate Housing Report in Planned Unit Developments
The subcommi.ttee, consisting of Commissioners Anderson, Fdstrom, and Herje,
discussed with the Planning Commission their report whic� is part of the
August 13, 1973 Planning Commission minutes. In discussing this report there
were some changes which will be noted in the report of the August 13, 1973
Planning Commission minutes. The report is divided into two paxts: The first
part is on Moderate Income Housing in planned unit developments, and the second
part is on Housing and Redevelopment Authority. After discussing the section
of the report on moderate housing in planned unit developments the Planning
Commission felt the Village Attorney should alsa review the report.
It was moved by Edstrom, seconded by Leonard, carried, that the Planning
Commission accept the report of the subcommittee indicating general support
of the thrust of their recommendation on a preliminary basis directing the
subcommittee to pursue the report with the Village Attorney and after �a�ich
with developers t,o ascertain how specific langua�e and figures might be
worked out for a final report to be considered 30 days from this m�gting.
2. Housing and Redevelopment Authority
The subcommittes in discussing part two of their report pointed out that an
H.R.A. might be helpful to the Village and that we should pursue the investi-
gation of it on an open basis with no predrawn conclusions.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Edstrom, carried unanimously, that the
Planning Commission invite Mr. Dick Brustad of the Greater Minneapolis
Metropolitan Housing Corporation to speak to the Planning Commission about
an H.R.A.. for the October 23, 1973 Planning Commission meeting.
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Planning Commission
September 10, 1973 page E�
(d) Planning Commission Meeting Date Changes
Because of the holiday on the 8th and 22nd of October 1973, it was moved by
Herje, seconded by Anderson, carried unani►nously, to meet on the 9th and 23rd
of October, 1973.
(e) i3iscussion of Moderate Housing P.U.�3. #5 Phase I
The Planning Commission reviewad the May 11�, 1973 Planning Commission minutes
with respect to the proponent, Mr. Lundberg, requesting of the Planning Commission
that in order to come out on the $25,000 units, he would have to sell them for
$32,500. The Planning Commission felt that Mr. Lundberg was fully aware of the
requirement that 1�� were to be at $25,000 and reasons for it.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Lundsgaard, carried unanimously, that P.U.D.
Use Permit #5, Page 6, Section 9 remain as is (reads as follows: ��not less than
10� of the units shall be constructed to be sold at a cost not greater than
$25,000").
(f} Open Space Committee
The Planning Commission discussed with Commissioner Becker, representing the
Planning Commission on the Open Space Committee, and Commissioner Leonard, an
alternate to the Open Space Committee, what the Open Space Committee has
done to date.
(g) Oak Grove School Property
Commissioner Herje discussed with the Planning Commission research she has done
on the Oak Grove Schoal property which is owned by School District #281 and
informed the Planning Commission the property will be for sale in the near future.
It was moved by Edstrom, seconded by Anderson, carried unanimously, to instruct
Mr. Westlake to notify School �?istrict #281 of the Planning Commission's interest
and requirements of the Comprehensive Plan regarding this particular property.
(h) Planning Commission Budget
The Planning Commission discussed the pros and cons of requesting a budget of
$200.00 for such items as attending seminars, work shop sessions, and the like.
Tt was moved by Herje, seconded by Anderson, to request of the Village Council a
�200.00 budget for such items as discussed aforesaid. The motion carried with
6 yea and 2 nay.
(i) Rezoning Lots 1 and 2, Block 1�, Lindsay�s Addition
Commissioner Becker discussed with the Planning Commission the Village Council
calling a hearing on all of Lots 1 and 2, Block l of Linday's Addition when
the Planning Commission recommended rezoning a portion of the two lots.
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September 10, 1973 page 5
It was felt by the Planni.ng Commission that when the Planning Commission
Chairman reviews the planning report regarding this matter he would elaborate
on why the Planning Commission recommended that only a portion of the lots be
zoned light Industrial.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, adjourned at 12:05 A.M.
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