11-12-73 PC Minutes ?�.4
MINUTES OF THE (30LDEN VALLEY
PLANNING aO�+IZSSZf}N
November 12, 1973
A regular meeting of the Gc�lden Va11ey� Planning Commi�sion was held at 7s30 P.M.
on Monday, November 12, 1973 at the Civic Center, 7$00 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman John Sampson presided and the following members were present;
Commissioners Anderson, Becker, Christiar�sen, Edstrom, Herje� Hughes, Leonard,
and Lundsgaard. Jon Westlake, Village staff inember, was also present.
Members abs�nts None.
1. APPR(7VAL OF MINUTESs MOVED by Anderson, secanded by Edstrom, carried
unanimously, to approve the minutes of the Qctober 23, 1.973 meeting with a change
of the name Woodlake to Westwood Lake in Item #3, Paragraph 1.
2. PLANNE� tTNIT DE'VIIAPMEL+IT P,U.D. #l.l (General Plans)
Applicant: Donald M. Erickson
Location: 1300-1.l;00 block of Idatchez Avenue South
Proposal; 18 Townhouse Units
Because of illness Mr. �onald Erickson, Architect, called and requested tha.t
the Planning Commission defer action on this request until the Piovember 26, 1973
P'].anning Commission meeting.
The Flanning Commission agreed to re-schedule the i.nformational hearing on
P.U,D. #11 to AIovember 26, 19?3. .
3• GREATF�t MINNEAPOLIS METROPOLITAN T�JUSING (J()RPQRATION
Mr. i??ick Brustad was invited to attend the Planning Commission meeting as a guest
speaker to help the Planning Comm3.ssion become better informed on Housing i.n the
metro area and Housing Redevelopment Authorities. Mr. Brustad stated that in
working with the housing problem over the years the only way he can see is govern-
ment subsidy housing to help lower income people. 2he governr�e�t has two basic
plans to deal with housing-Section 23b and Public Subsidized Housing. The latter
has been in existence since the early 1930�s, and the elderly housing program
started in the mid 1950�s. The housing program today for public housing is still
basically the same program: the Federal government pays for the entire cost of
the building, and the local Housing Redevelopment Authority owns it and collects
enough money to pay for the operation. The other program which is 236 was started
in 1965 for moderate income people. The 236 program is for rent subsidy, and the
235 program is for home ownership.
In order for the city to be involved in housing it would have to form a Housing
Redevelopment Authority which many communities have done. The city appoints a
board to act as a Housing Redevelopment Authority. This agency has aIl the
power of a separate governmental unit including taxing power and entering into
a contract with the Federal government on housing. The two basic powers of a
Housing Redevelopment Authority ares 1) power to carry out urban renewal or
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redevelopment projects, 2) and rehabilitation (before neighborhoods become
run down, regenerate it). Mr. Brustad then reviewed how the Housing Redeyelop-
ment Authorities are functioni.ng in surrounding eommunitiss and also how a
community can have a joint Housing Redevelopment Authority staff with another
community. The Planning Commission then asked questions about housing and a
Housing Redevelopment Authority.
!t. A�ITIOId TO GOLDIId V�1T,I,EY HEALTH Ck�iTEft (Glenwood Hills Hospital)
Referral from Village Council
The Chairman of the Planning Commission asked Mr. Westlake to review the
F1.annzng Considerations for an expansian to Q�olden 9alley He�lth Center.
They are as follow:
"1. The proposal is to expand the Medical Building to the south toward
Sweeneq I,ake with a roadway being constructed between the building
expansion and the iakeshore. Plans indicate a multi-story building
with a parking ramp provided.
2. Plans submitted for review are quite complex and detailed; so complex
and detailed, in fact, as to be very difficult to analyze in relation
to the broadar aspects of total site involvement and relationship to
neighborhood and community planning interests and considerations. At
this stage of public review, it would be far better to have tt►ore
general ana more comprehensible plans which could be reviewed and later
translated into greater detail based upon public rea+ction and eon-
ditional requirements.
3. Some observations on the site plan at this time are as follows;
a) The actual height of the proposed buildi.ng addition may be no
greater than that of existing buildings due to changes in
expansion land elevations.
b� The use of parking ramps is a good plan feature and results in more
open space potential since less land will be required for parking
purposes.
c} It is not clear w�y the road neax the lake is needed or necessary;
perhaps other alternative5 are available which would not require
utiZization of space near the �ake.
d) Preliminary informatior� submitted indicates that expansion plans
will not introduce major traffic problems onto Golden Valley Road;
This information should, however, be evaluated further.
Lt• REOOMME�dDATIONS:
a) Action on this matter should be deferred until area-wide planning
and development considerations can be further explored.
b) The Applicant should be asked to fully expTain the expansion plans,
how these relate to existing development, and what potential further
e�ansion might be possible.
c} The Applicant should be requested to submit a plan showing existing
development, current e�ansion plans, and potential further deeelop-
ment for the entire site. It must be noted that the proposed zoning
regulations will incorporate such proceedings and that piece-meal
expansions and intensifications of use which require a special use
permit will require plans for the entire area under control of the
Applicant."
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Mr. Robert VanHauer, Executive Vice President of Golden Valley Health Center,
was present to explain the proposal, which is a five story addition to the
west of the present Hospita7. separated by a three level parking ramp.
The lower level af the building will be used for physieal therapy,_reaearch,
and an education division with a tunneZ leading to a linear accelerator, a device
capable of developing high voltage radiation which is rated at 15 M.G.P., to
be used for research work. The main floor will house a lobby, optical dispension
area, prescription pharmacy, coffee shop, and offices. The space on the next
two floors is being developed according to needs. The top floor will contain a
skyway which will cannect directly to the hospital. The top floor will also
contain offices and the mechanical equipment for �the building. The total square
footage of the building is approximately 1�5,600 squaxe feet with the exterior of
the building being brick, The building will be lower i.n profile than the present
hospital because of the terr ain. The closest point of the building to Sweeney
Lake is approximately 200 feet, and the closese point of the proposed road, which
is on the west side of the property, is approximately 30 feet. The building wil.l
be separated from the hospitai by a three level parking ramp designed for 151 vehicles.
Mr. VanHauer then discussed traffic on the site and what he felt the proposed
building would generate and how this will egress and ingress from GoZden Va11ey Rd.
The following concerns were voiced bq the residents: Mrs. Lawrence M. Johnson�
1�2Q0 Golden Valley Rc�., distributed a list of her concerns to the Planning
Commission regarding environment and traffic. Mr. Lawrence M. Johnson, l�2Q0
Golden Qalley Road, concerned by traffic. Mr. Larry M. Smith, 2080-Mary Hi11s
19rive, concerned about traf�'ic and questioned uses allowed in the I-3 Zoning
�li.strict. Mr. W. Klovstad, 1220 Wel.come A.ve. N., concerned about the road not
being used-but will be if project is approved running close to Sweeney I,ake.
Mr. Fdward Fischer, 2110 Indiana Ave. N., concerned about previous development
on the site and uses proposed. in the new building. Mrs. D�rayne A. King,
�025 Wasatch Lane, questioned the traffic figures as discussed by Nir. VanHauer,
and wi.dening Golden Valley F�oad. Also a traffic signal on Goldez� Valley Road.
Mrs. Anderson, Lt110 Galden Valley Road, concerned about traffic signal and
upgrading of Golden Valley Road.
The Planning Commission discussed with Mr. VanHauer the types of uses for the
building and the traffic generated by the uses. The Planning Commi.ssion also
discussed a guide plan for the property to help in future traffic evaluation
and areas that will be left natural on the site. What percentage of the ,
building would be assessed for ta�ces was also discussed. The Commission dis-
cussed other Village Commissions included in this proposal-which are the
Golden Valley Safety Council, Trails Committee, and Open Space Committes.
After further discussion it was moved by Herje, seconded by Anderson to defer
action on this request to the �ecember 12, 1973 Planning Comraission meeting,
allosaing the proponent time to acquire the additional information as listed
below and including a review by other governmental agencies and commissions.
l. Report fram the Open Space Committee and Environmental Commission.
2. Trail negotiations.
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3. A site plan of existing buildings and proposed building, including a
future concept. The site plan should include total site acreage, build-
able acreage, and percentage covered by the present buildings and include
the proposed buildings.
!t. Staff to send a letter to the Department of Natural Resources for their
comments on the proposal, including Bassetts Creek Flood Control CAmmi.ssion.
5. Independent professional traffic study to be done by the proponent.
6. Staff to review proposed upgrades of Golden Valley Road by Hennepin County
as to its effect of adjoining streets and ctriveways along Golden Valley Road.
Upon note being taken by roll call, the following voted in favor of t�e motion:
Anderson, F�lstrom, Herje, Hughes, and Leonard. The following voted agai.nst the
same: Becker, Christiansen, and Lundsgaard. �he motion carried.
5. �ISCUSSION ON MODERATE I�USIAiG IAT PZANNED U1�1IT �EVII,OP�IENTS
Mr. Westlake indicated he may have a developer that will speak to the Planning
Commission at the next meeting with respect to the proposal on moderate housing.
The Planning Commission deferred discussion on this item to the November 26, 1973
Planning Cornmission meeting.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, adjourned at Z0:ltQ P.M.
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Chair John Sampson � ec etary Ro Ed om