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06-24-74 PC Minutes ��Q MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION June 24, 1974 A regular rr�eting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was neld at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, June 24, 1974 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Vice Chairman Ron Edstrom presided and the following members were present: Commissivners Christiansen, Hakala, Hughes, Leonard, and Sehlin. Jon Westlake, staff rnember, was also present. Merrfiers absent: Commissioners Herje and Lundsgaard. 1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOVED by Sehlin, seconded by Christiansen, carried unanimously, to approve the min utes of the June 1Q, 1974 Plannin g Commission meeting as mailed. 2. RECEIVE COMMENTS FROM ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND CITIZENS REGARDING TNE C�NSULTANT'S REPORT ON THE GLENWOOD HILLS AREA STUDY Vice Chairman Ron Edstrom referred to previous Planning Commission meetings regarding the Glenwood Hills A rea Study. Mr. Edstrom then asked if the Advisory Committee had any comments with respect to their report. Robert Gross man, 1940 Major Drive, spokesman for the Advisory Committe, stated that the Committee discussed various aspects of the area and these comments were passed on to the Consultant; however, the Consultant in his final report did not take into consideration the points by the Advisory Committee. It was felt that the Consultant dealt only with the area directly adjacent to the Hospital and not the entire neighborhood and did not use imaginative techniques . The Advisory Committee felt the southe rn access is not a viable alternative, and that PUD or PID was not detailed enough to comment on. In general, the Advisory Committee was not in full agreement with the Consultant's report. Vice Chairman Edstrom discussed the following items with Mr. Grossman: The southern access, did the Advisory Committee consider an overall plan for the eastern part of the area? Is the Torah Academy pmperty a desirable location for a fire station? What does the Advisory Committee feel would be an "imaginative" solution to development of the Glenwood Hills property? Mr. Grossman stated that the Advisory Committee felt that development should be controlled in such a way that it does not interfere with the residential atmosphere of the surrounding nei�borhood by using specific guidelines such as height regulations, density, landscaping, internal traffic patterns, etc. Vice Chairman Edstrom asked for other corr�nnents. Mr. Robert VanHauer, a merr�er of the Advisory Committee representing Glenwood Hilis Hospital, felt the input that was received by the Consultant was very limited considering that at the last several Advisory Committee meetings only 4 or 5 merrbers out of the original 15 members attended. Virginia Levy, representing the Open Space Comrrri ttee, read to the Planning Commission a report commending the Consultant's report regarding open space, which expressed similar concerns of the Open Space Corr�nittee more explicit�y. ��� Planning Commission June 24, 1974 page 2 The foilaving residents expressed their concerns: Alvin Apple, 1905 Noble Drive, stated that Golden Valley residents enjoy the quality of life as it is now, and that quality of life should be maintained in its present form. Is in favor of the southern access and opposed to wideninq of Golden Valley Road. Ed H. Fischer, 2110 Indiana Aaenue North, felt that this area seerrs to be commercial in nature rather than institutional (i .e. , pharmacy, optical company, parking ramps to h1m are commercial in nature). The Nospital property was originally zoned for Ins titutional use and should be developed within Institutional boundaries . If the Hospital is being commercialized, then they should pay taxes. Leo Miller was under the impression that Mr. VanHauer plans to build a compiete medical center in the future on this property. Also, he felt the Consultant's report was completely inadequate. Mrs . Smith, 2q80 Mary Hills Drive, stated that she felt the Consultant's report was inadequate. Ir� vierv of the fact that the City Council hired Nason Weh rman Chapman Assoc. , Inc. as a consultant for the report and that the Advisory Cor►�nittee has expressed thei r comments regarding the report, incl udi ng reports from the Open Space Committee and the Glenwood Hills Neighborfiood Association, the Planning Commission felt these reports shou]d be forwarded to the City Council . It was so moved by Christiansen, seconded by Hughes, carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission accept the reports from the Advisory Cornrnittee and Glenwood Hills Neighborhood Association, including the Open Space Corrm�ittee's report, and pass these reports directly to the City Council for their information, including comments by the Planning Commission in the June 10, 1974 Planning Commissi� minutes. 3. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE Oken's and Schumacher Meats ( Industrial) 1114 Zane Avenue North The request is to di vi de 60 feet off the west side of Oken's and corfiine it wi th the Schumacher Meats parcel . Considering the size of the Oken's structure, they are required to have 318 parking spaces. With the division of the property they will still have 353 parking spaces. Also, if the Planning Commission recorrnr�ends approval of the request, the parking agreement with Oken's will have to be adjusted because of a di fferent legal description. John Schumacher, Schumacher Meats, was present and informed the Planning Commission that they are requesting a lot di vision to purchase 60 feet from the east side of �ken's property. Schumacher t�ats is proposing to build an addition to the existing building, and in order to construct the building, they need additional land. Ann Wilson, 1125 Welcome Circle, had no objection to adding to the exis ting buil ding as long as the addi ti on confor� to plans as previously approved for exterior rrrraterials, realizing the �roposal is for a larger building now. She noted that the top of the existing building has mechanical equipment which is not screened, and questioned the hei�t of the addition, trash disposal methods , parking requirements , and landscaping. Mr. Friedman, 1121 Welcome Circle, questioned the location of the parking area. ��� Pl anning Commissi on June 24, 1974 page 3 It was moved by Christiansen, seconded by Hakala, carried unanimously, to recommend approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance, s�ject to the proposed structure meeting the requirements of the Building Board of Review pointing out to the Board the concerns of the Planning Commission regarding the screening of the rr�chanicals and landscaping. It is further noted that Mr. Schumacher indi cated that the �nateri al on the front of the present bui ldi ng wi 11 be used on all sides of the proposed addition. Also, the legal description change in the agreement and s�Ject to the structure not requiring waivers. 4. OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE REPORT Commissi oner Nakala opened disc�si on on the dpen Space Commi ttee report (revised copy dated June 10, 1974) . Corrnnissi�er Christiansen expressed that as much land as possible shoul d be obtained thrc>uqh ways that woul d not be a cost to the City, such as planned unit developments, easements, platting, etc. Mr. Christiansen further stated that, wherever possible, the land should not be purchased because of citizen's concern about an increase in taxes . The report contains a considerable amount of land that if purchased wauld add more to the citizen's taxes. Vi ce Chai rman Edstrom then asked for comments from the Pl anning Commissi on on the June 10, 1974 Open Space report. They are as follaas: change the word Villa�, wherever used, to City. Item #3 of the Cover Sheet A permanent Open Space Committee has been established through the Park and Recreation Commission. The Committee should c�tinue to identify and facilitate preservation of open spaces. It is our hope that they will make a m�ip of the City that will show all existing and future trails, parks , open spaces and Green Belt areas for use by the citizens of our community. Page 4, Item #3 (top of page) - delete. Page 4, Item #1 - to read as follows : 1 . Glenwood Hills Property: Proposed addition to Golden Valley Health Center is being planned for the northeast shore of Sweeney Lake. Aareements shoul d be made with the hospital adrrrinistration concerning publie �e af open space, trail easements, blanket easements pending study, and use of parking and road facil ities. Pac�ee 4, Item #2 (bottom of page) - change name John Brenna to read Go 1 den Val l ey Park and Recreati on Di rector Page 4, Item �3 (bottom of page) - dele�te. Page 7, Item IV - pl ace the word meanderin i n front of 100 foot where i t appears (i .e. , rr�andering 100 foot . . . . ��c) Pianni�q Commission June 24, 1974 page 4 Page 8, Item #4-a - to read as follows : (a) by P.U.D. easerr�nts if possible. Page 9, Item VI - to read as follaws: SOUTH OF PLYMdUfH AVENUE FROM BOONE AVEIVUE TO HILLSBORO AVENUE Page 11 , Item #4 - insert the word other after little Page 13, Item #3 - after the word ci ty, remove word cooperate and replace with the folla�ving: City continue to work Page 14 - remove Item #3 completely and replace with the follawing wording: We recorrrc�nd that the C�ty Counci 1 and Open Space Committee study methods of acquisition of the open land. If all other methods of acquiring land are not available the Council should consider the acquisition of land through direct purchase. It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Sehlin, carried unanirrously, to adopt the Open Space Report dated June 10, 1974 with the aforesaid chanaes and forward the revised report to the City Council . 5. REPORT FROM NOMINATING COMMITTEE Vice Chairman E�trom asked Commissioner Christiansen if the nominating committee had recommendations ready regarding the officers for the Planning Comrmssion. Corr�mssi oner Christiansen stated that the committee, consisting of Commissioners Sehlin, Lundsgaard, and Christiansen, had met and submit the . following names: appoi nt Ronal d Edstrom as Chai rman af the P1 anni ng Corrr�rri ss i on and appoint Donald Nu�es as Vice Chairman of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Hakala, carried unanimously, to accept the report of the nominating comrrri ttee. Vice Chairman Edstrom thefl asked if there were any other nominations from the floor. None were heard, It was then moved by Leonard, seconded by Hakala, carried unanirn�usly, to appoint Ronald Edstrom as Chairman of the Planning Cammission and Daiald Hu�es as Vice Chai rman of the P1 anning Corr�nissi on. 6. GENERAL (a) Appointment to Transit Option Commission Vice Chairman Donald Hu�es indicated that beca�e of his tirr� schedule, he could not continue with the Transit Option Commission. Corranissioner Sehlin indicated interest in serving on the Transit Commission. The Planning Corr�rrissi on was in fu11 agreement to appoint Corrrnr�rrissioner Sehlin as their representative to serve on the Transit Option Commission. ��� Planning Commission June 24, 1974 page 5 (b) Appointrr�nts to Qpen Space Committee Commissioner Hakala indicated that the City Council has asked that a rr�mber of the Planning Commission serve on the Qpen Space Corrmri ttee, including an alternate. The Plannin4 Commission was in full agreerr�nt to appoint Comnissioner Hakala to represent the Pl anning Commissi on on the Open Space Corarnittee and Commissi oner Sehlin as an alte rnate. (c) P.U.D. #14 Heawing Change Mr. Jon Westlake indicated that Mr. Jack Galant had contacted him and req uested that the hearing for P.U.D. #14 be re-scheduled to July 22, 1974. There being no further business to come before the rr�eting, it was on mation, duly seconded, adjourned at 10:5d P.M. airnran onald trom Secretary Kathryn Herje NO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 8, 1974.