07-28-75 PC Minutes I
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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLAN�ING COMMISSION
July 28, 1975
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Corrmission was held at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday, July 28, 1975 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Valley, Minnesota.
Chairman Ron Edstrom presided and the following members were present: Commissioners
Christiansen, Hakala, Herje, and Leonard. Also present was Carl Dale, Consultant,
and Jon Westlake, staff inember.
Members absent: Commissioners Hughes, Lundsgaard, Sehlin, and Specktor.
1 . FLOOD PLAIN
Mr. Erickson - 2665 Scott Avenue North
Request to construct a double garage on a residentiat lot
located in the Flood Plain
Jon Westlake stated that the proponent has received approval of this request from
the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission and the Department of Natural Resources;
however, the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission indicated in their letter
that if the garage is built below the regulatory flood protection elevation,
adequate flood proofing techniques would insure that no damage to the structure
or contents would occur, and atso that no electrical connections should be in—
stalled below the regulatory flood protection elevation and that any connections
to the sewer should include the installation of anti—backup devices. Mr. Westlake
also noted that the proposed garage location will require a waiver to 7' from
the south property line. The proponent is scheduled to appear before the
Board of Zoning Appeals at the August meeting.
Lance Erickson, 2665 Scott Avenue North, was present for the request and explained
that during heavy rains the vacant land to the south of the property fills up
and water backs up. When it reaches the driveway, it runs down and into the
garage because the driveway runs downhill from the street to the house. By
building the proposed garage at ground level the new driveway would run uphill
from the street. He woutd then enclose the current garage opening and fill the
present driveway.
During discussion the following was expressed by the Planning Commission:
Would the fill in the driveway stop the flow of water or seepage to the present
tuck under garage which would become a part of the living area of the house?
Is the City Engineering Department aware of this proposal? Commissioner
Christiansen asked the praponent whether he would consider holding harmless the
City of Golden Valley if in the future damage resulted from flooding because
of the City� s action on this request for re—location of the garage.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Leonard, carried unanimously, to recommend
to the Councit that the Ptanning Commission has no objection to this request,
but that the approval should be subject to the approval of the waiver from the
Board of Zoning Appeals and subject to meeting the requirements of Barr
Engineering. The Planning Commission also recommends to the Council that the
proponent hoid harmiess the City of Golden Valiey if in the future d�nage results
because of flooding in view of the City' s action on this request for re—location
of the garage.
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Planning Commission
July 2$, 1975 page 2
2. REQUEST FOR REZONING
Proposal : General Office and Warehouse
Location: 7700 Wayzata Baulevard
Zoning: Residential to Light Industrial
Applicant: L. � S. Tnvestment
Legal Description: Lots 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 20, � part of 8 � 17
Erickson' s Boulevard Gardens
Carl Dale, Consultant, read the Planning Considerations as foltows:
"1 . The development proposal woutd consist of a 15,035 square foot building with
the warehouse space occupying approximately 11 ,000 square feet of the totat .
There would be both an exterior and interior toading dock for large trucks.
Site plans call for two parking lots — one with access off Rhode Island and
one with access off the Highway 12 service drive.
2. The proposed land use would not be in conformity to either the Comprehensive
Municipal Plan nor the proposed zoning district map; both documents call for
the site to remain in a residential category. This site has been discussed
on previous occasions and prior atterr�ts at commercial zoning have been made
dating back to i966. It has been noted in the past that the specific site
may not be totally suitable for residential use due to a number of factors
including proximity to commercial development on the east, isolation from
other residential due to location and topography changes, highway noise, and
the like. It has, however, also been considered that it would not be
desirable to further extend the more intense, generat business usage strip
along the highway.
3• The plan seems deficient in parking both in terms of numbers and location
(conflict with loading area). Further, it would appear certain waivers
would be required related to setbacks and other site plan features. It is
not clear if the maneuvering area for truck toading is adequate and safe
(related to traffic on Rhode Istand).
4. In our opinion, the site ar�d location are not welt suited for industrial use
and specific use, as praposed, wauld be better located in one of the City' s
planned industrial parks. Some type of more limited business (B & PO) may,
however, be considered in the future but only on the basis of a specific site
and development�use plans. In viewing the site, we find no residential
deterioration.
5• We would consider light Yndustrial zoning at this site and location to be
improper "spot" zoning. This use would be detrimental to adjacent and
. nearby homes."
Erwin A. Lichten, President and part owner of the Minneapolis Glass Corr�any, Inc. ,
was present for the request. Mr. Lichten stated that the company is now located
next to a residential area and have had no problems because of the location.
There is little or no retaii business involved because their major business is
selling and installing gtass at new commercial building locations. No resi—
dential streets Hrould be used by company employees. The proposed plans and
landscaping would buffer the residential area from sound, air, and sight pollution.
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Planning Commission
Juty 28, 1975 page 3
Mr. Lichten also indicated that he felt the present zoning classification is
impractical (i .e., residential lots being located next to T.N. #12 which carries
a large amount of traffic�.
The Planning Cortmission discussed the following items with the proponent:
size of bui]ding, waivers required, location of proposed building in relation to
residences, height of buitding, size of cor�any trucks, the possibility of
customers driving through residential areas to get to this location, amount of
traffic generated by this use, parking spaces on the site, upgrading of T.H. #12,
and location of residential homes next to this property (residents indicated
they were approximately 20� from the south property line}.
Chairman Edstrom then opened the meeting to the public. The following residents
expressed their concerns: David M. Wetterlind, 1030 Rhode Island Avenue South,
stated that presently he has a problem with another co�any' s employees and
customers parking on Rhode Island Avenue in front of his driveway and house—
to the extent that at times he cannot use his driveway, and therefore feels
that err�loyee parking cannot be controlled. He is very much against this pro—
posal . Gerald J. Ritter, 1033 Sumter Avenue South, questioned the remaining
square footage of this lot if T.H. #12 were widened. If the lot would then be
made smaller, there would be less parking avaitable on the site which v�uld cause
additional traffic problems on Sumter Avenue. Ne is against this request.
Lyle K. Larsen, 830 Rhode Island Avenue South, stated that he felt this property
was suitab]e for residential use. He once tried to purchase these lots for his
home. If the owner would have sold at that time, Mr. Larsen would now have his
horrre on these lots. He is opposed to this proposal . Albin L. Winkels,
914 Sumter Avenue South, also speaking for Mrs. Inez Arneson, 1030 Sumter Ave. So.,
stated that if this property is rezoned, it r�uld be the beginning of "piece meal��
zoning in the City. He would also then consider selling his property and request
that it be rezoned to Commercial use. This requested rezoning would further
deteriorate the value of homes in the area. He also was under the impression
that if this building were built they would connect to the City water system,
and he is opposed to installing water and sewer in the street, opposed to this
request and "'piece meai" zoning.
It was moved by Christiansen, seconded by Leonard, carried unanimously, to deny
the request for rezoning, noting the size of the structure in relation to the
lot. The proposed land use is too abrupt adjacent to a residential area.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOVED by Herje, seconded by Christiansen, carried
unanimously, to defer action on the approval of the June 23, 1975 and June 30,
1975 Planning Commission minutes to the August 25, 1975 meeting.
4. TRANSPORTA7ION PLAN — WQRK SESSION
Discussion was held regarding the procedure for finalizing the Transportation Plan
and public hearings. Commissioner Herje urged that all Commission members read
the Plan thoroughly, referring to the Planning Corrrrlission minutes, so that it
can be discussed at the August 25, 1975 Planning Commission meeting.
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July 28, 1975 page 4
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Christiansen, carried unanimously, to
encourage full attendance at the August 25, 1975 Ptanning Commissian meeting
at which time the Commission wilt try to complete the Transportation section
of the Comprehensive Plan, and set September 22, 1975 as the tentative date
to hold a hearing on the Comprehensive Plan.
5• d1AIVER QF THE PLATTING ORQINANCE
Condor Corporation (two Industrial lots)
7111 Medicine Lake Road — 7020 Madison Avenue West
Secause the proponent was not present for the request it was moved by Merje,
seconded by Christiansen, carried unanimously, to defer action on this item
to the August 25, 1975 Planning Cornrnission meeting.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
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NO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST tl , 1975