08-25-75 PC Minutes ��
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNItdG COMMISSION
August 25, 1975
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday, August 2S, 1975 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road,
Golden Vatley, Minnesota.
Chairman Ron Edstrom presided and the following members were present: Commissioners
Hakala, Herje, Hughes, Leonard, Lundsgaard, Sehtin, and Specktor. Also present
was Joh West]ake, staff inember.
Members absent: Commissioner Christiansen.
1 . APPROVAL Of MINUTES
MOVED by Nughes, seconded by Sehlin, carried unanimously, to approve the minutes
of the June 23, 1975 Planning Corrmission meeting as mailed.
MOVED by Leonard, seconded by Nughes, carried unanimously, to approve the minutes
of the June 30, 1975 Planning Commission meeting as amended by adding the
following sentence to the end of Paragraph 1 , Page 1 : The Planning Commission
will take action on the items listed below at a future meeting.
MOVED by Leonard, seconded by Hakala, carried unanimously, to approve the
minutes of the July 28, 1975 Planning Commission meeting as mai1ed.
2. WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE
(a) Condor Corporation (two light Industrial lots)
7111 Medicine Lake Road — 7020 Madison Avenue West
The request is to divide and combine three parcels of tand into two for a pro—
posed warehouse on each parcel , located in the Advertising Creative Center
which is an Industrial park. In dividing the parcels a drainage and utility
easement that exists on the interior East—West lot line will be in the northerly lat.
Mr. James Riley of Condor Corporation was present to answer questions about the
request. He indicated that the use on both parcels will be for a warehouse
operation.
The Planning Commission asked the proponent about the type of warehouse uses
for which he intended to lease the building and atso noted that the West 1�2
of Lot 12 is zoned Industrial .
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Hughes, to recommend approval of the waiver
of the Platting Ordinance, noting that the drainage and utility easement will
not be on the lot line as it now is if the division is approved. , The easement
should be reviewed to determine if it should be adjusted to the rj;ew lot line.
The motion was carried unanimously. I
It was then moved by Herje, seconded by Sehlin, carried unanimou�'ly, to recommend
to the City Council that the West 1/2 of Lot 12 should be rezone ', from Industrial
to light Industrial . (The proponent indicated no objection to t 'is.)
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(b) Evan F. lindberg (two Residential lots)
1400-1410 Spring Valtey Road
The request is to divide a lot with 1b9 feet of frontage on Spring Valley Road
into two lots. Each lot wili have approximatety 85 feet of frontage and over
26,000 square feet. The East property line of this lot abutts Sweeney Lake.
The Planning Commission in reviewing the area east of Spring Valley Road noted
the parcels were large, and asked the proponent if there was any way a segment
of these lots couid be added to the proponent' s tot to provide additional frontage.
The proponent, Mr. Evan F. Lindberg, indicated that he had talked to his neighbor
about the ]ot division; however, because of the driveway on the lot to the south,
it would be difficult to add tand to his lot.
Jon Westlake then discussed what the f'lanning Commission had previously done
regarding the notification of residents for a lot division.
It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Herje, carried unanimously, to recorrmend
approval of the waiver of the Platting Qrdinance, subject to: 1 ) notifying the
residents on Spring Valley Road from Angelo Drive to Winsdale Street, including
the four houses toward the lot division side on 4Jinsdale Street, when this request
is before the City Council , and 2) grading plan to be submitted with house plans
when a building permit is applied for.
The Ptanning Commission then discussed whether they shoutd notify residents when
a lot division request is on the agenda. After further discussion it was moved
by Specktor, seconded by Sehlin that the Planning Commission establish a policy
for notifying property owners when a waiver of the Platting Ordinance is re-
quested. Further, it was noted that IF TME CI7Y COUNCIL FORSEES any problems
with the policy, the Planning Commission asks that they be made aware of this,
The motion carried with Commissioner Leonard opposed to the motion.
3. PRELIMINARY RESIDENTIAL PLAT
Proposal : Gruskin Gardens (4 Residential lots)
Location: 4240 Glenwood Avenue
Zoning: Residential
Applicant: Stanley Kugler
The property in question is zoned Residential as is the surrounding area. The
Comprehensive Plan indicates a Residential use for this property which is 2.37
acres in size with a home located on the north end of the site. The proposat is
for four (4) Residential lots with the two center lots containing 12,500 square
feet with a width of 120 feet and a depth of 105 feet. (It has been pointed out
to the proponent that these two lots should be somewhat deeper in order to allow
a greater setback from Glenwood Avenue.} The reason for the shorter depth,
according to the owner, is to keep the sewer line from his home all on one parcel
of land. There are two targer lots proposed on the east and west ends of the
preliminary plat that extend to Glenwood Avenue which contain more than the
100 feet of frontage, but not the required 100 feet of frontage at the 35 foot
setback 1ine. The easterly lot on which the home is located will contain
46,840 square feet and the westerly lot 28,845 square feet.
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This request is a good example of why the City should not vacate streets as
was done with Indiana Avenue several years ago. If the street were not vacated,
it would have provided more fiexibility in subdividing the land. The property
owner has been informed that he should talk to the neighbor to the east of this
parcel to determine whether the property owner would be interested in joining
his property with the piatting of this property. The property to the east has
more flexibility for division because of street access on three sides of the
property.
The proposed plat sketched on the enclosed half—section indicates the way the
proponent intends to divide the property. In dividing the property this way, the
following has been taken into consideration: (a) the contour of the property,
(b) ponding on the property, and (c) vegetation on the site. Oifferent
alternates are available in subdividing the property. The mast obvious would
be a cul de sac which could be extended into the parcel and lots divided off
from it. The major drawback to this would be the terrain of the property.
Fill and grading would be required producing the loss of trees on the site and
disruption of the natural contour, which presently varies considerably.
Mr. Stanley Kugler was present to answer questions about the ptat. Me discussed
the size of the lots to the north of his property and the drainage in the area.
He fett his plat was the best way to divide the praperty to preserve the terrain
and the building sites would not require any great contour changes.:
7he Planning Comnission in reviewing this request discussed different ways of
dividing the property. Drainage of the property was discussed, and it was noted
that because of the County Road, Glenwood Avenue, the County may require
additional right of way when they review the plat and comnent on the four
driveways to Glenwood Avenue.
It was moved by Lundsgaard, seconded by Hughes to recommend approval of the
preliminary plat. Upon roll call vote being taken, the foltowing voted in
favor of the motion: Lundsgaard, Leonard, and Hughes; and the following voted
against the same: Sehlin, Herje, Specktor, and Hakala. The motion did not
carry.
4. VALLE£ D'OR — P.U.D. #5
First Wisconsin Mortgage Company
Adjustment in Landseaping Plan
Messrs. Alex Walter of First Wisconsin Mortgage Co�any and Jeff Kahnke of
Tree Service, Inc. asked if they couid be placed on the agenda to review with
the Planning Commission some landscaping changes. It was also noted the staff
has not had an opportunity to review these proposed changes. Mr. Kahnke in
reviewing the landscape changes indicated they would like to change certain
varieties of plantings to a more hearty variety and re—grade the berm off
Harold Avenue for drainage and provide more extensive planting in the patio
areas of the individual units. He further indicated they have reviewed the
chartges with the Homeowner's Association. The reason for asking to appear
before the Planning Commission now, without waiting to be ptaced on the next
agenda, is becawse of the Fall planting season.
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Commissioner Hakala indicated that the developer has met with the Open Space
Committee. After discussing the request with the developer, it was moved by
Herje, seconded by Specktor to approve the changes and that the changes are nat
significant; therefore, no further action is required. The Ptanning Cortmission
did instruct the proponents to submit the proposed changes to the City
Engineering Department for review because of drainage and the possibility of
a sidewalk on Harold Avenue. The proponents were aiso informed that the require—
ments on the approved landscaping plans must be adhered to, except for the
minor changes as approved by the Planning Commission as noted on the revised
plan as submitted.
5. GENERAL
(a) Meetings or Material which may be of Interest to Planning Commission
Cammissioner Specktor asked that if the City staff was aware of ineetings which
woutd be of interest to the Planning Cartmission, that they would notify the
Commission, or that if a Commissioner is aware of such meetings, to inform the
Commission.
(b) Property Purchase — City of Golden Valley — 4950 Olson
Memorial Highway
Jon Westlake informed the Planning Commission that the City Council is negotiating
on the purchase of a parcel of land located approximately 400 feet north of
the north service drive of T.H. #55 and south of the Minnesota Northfield �
Southern Railroad with Bassetts Creek meandering through the western edge, to
be used primarily as a flood piain. This segment of land is also indicated on
the Open Space Map.
(c} Vatley Square Committee
The Planning Commission was informed that the City Council had appointed
Carl Dale of Design Planning Associates to work with the Valley Square Committee
for an analysis and recomme�dation regarding the Civic Center development. The
Planning Commission indicated that when this phase is corr�leted, they would like
to be informed of it.
6. 7RANSPORTATION PLAN — WORK SESSION
The Planning Commission held their final work session on the 7ransportation
section of the Comprehensive Plan. The changes below are the final changes on
the Transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan:
Page 23
Paragraph 3, first sentence to read: Some minor traffic improvements have
occurred since 1965; however, the only
substantial irr�rovement in arterial
mobility is County Road 18.
Paragraph 4: Planning Commission agrees with City
Council to remove Paragraph 4.
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It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Hakala, carried unanimously, to approve
the changes as listed above.
Page 25
Paragraph 4, first sentence: Agree with Council to change �nde�way to
completed and rerrave �he �i�i+�i�y e�€.
It was moved by Leonard seconded by Hakala, carried unanimously, to approve the
change as listed above.
Page 25
Last Paragraph to read as follows:
Trunk Highway 12 is presently a four lane divided expressway through
Golden Vatley and has been upgraded to full freeway within Minneapolis as
I-94. Prior to 1975, authorization of additional Interstate Highway in
the Trunk Highway 12 corridor (I-394) had resulted in an extensive location
study for the new route. The authorization provided for I-394 to begin
on I-494 in Plymouth and to end in the Minneapolis CBD, foltowing the Trunk
Highway 12 corridor. However, 1975 legislation, responding to the energy
crisis and tr nds toward development of mass transit, resulted in a mora—
torium on freeway construction in the metropolitan area. (Golden Valley
has viewed this legislation as support for its opposition to extension of
I-394. The errq�hasis is being shifted to the alternative of mass transit
by the preparation for action to halt extension of I-394 through the City.)
Golden Valley' s goals at this time are (1 ) to prevent further encroacl�nent
on land resources by containing the widening of Highway 12 within the
present right—of—way, (2) to use the additional lane thus gained as a
mass transit corr�onent, and (3) to provide more efficient, channelized
access for the City. Cooperation with the State Highway Department in the
planning stages is necessary to accomplish these goals.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Sehlin, carried unanimously, to approve
Paragraph 5 as re—written above.
Page 27
Paragraph 1 , second sentence to read as follows: Because of this proximity,
irr�rovements on 7runk
Highway 55 will also be
minor until final decisions
concerning the modification
of Trunk Nighway 12 are made.
Remove third, fourth and fifth sentences.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Specktor, carried unanimously, to approve
the changes as listed above and to agree with the City Council to delete the
third, fourth, and fifth sentences of Paragraph 1 .
P age 27
Paragraph 2: leave as originally written.
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Paragraphs 3� 4, and 5, re—write as follows:
Secause of the nature of the development adjacent to Trunk Mighway 12,
Trunk Highway 100, and Trunk Highway 55, interchanges must be developed
that will provide local access to all intersections of the highways with
designated arterial streets. C1overleaf interchanges and restricted
access highways make it difficult for traffic to circulate between
adjacent quadrants of the community. Grade separation for pedestrian and
vehicle traffic should be provided in such areas where appropriate. This
need should be considered when the highways are upgraded.
Tt was moved by Lundsgaard, seconded by Hughes, carried unanirriously to approve
the changes as listed above.
Page 28 and 29
It was moved by Nerje, seconded by Specktor, carried unanimously, to remove
Map Page 28 and 29 from the Corr�rehensive Ptan.
f'age 30
to read as fotlows:
On Trunk Highway 12, east of Trunk Highway 100, some uncontrolled cross—
overs presently exist to serve residences in the northeast and southeast
quadrants. Upgrading of Trunk Mighway 12 will eventually require
removal of these crossovers. Because of the accident potential , these
crossovers should be removed and replaced with a grade separated crossover
in order to tie the neighborhood together and to provide the required
services. Although somewhat circuitous, residences in the southeast
quadrant could have access to the Cedar Lake Road interchange on Trunk
Nighway 100. Residences in the northeast quadrant would have to orient
their travel to Glenwood Avenue under this proposal .
Similarly other uncontrolled crossovers on Trunk Highway 12 and on Trunk
Highway 55 should be removed and traffic consolidated at high
capacity signalized intersections timed to promote smooth progression of
traffic. Special consideration must be given to access needs of pocketed
areas a1ong Trunk Highway 55 from Trunk Mighway 100 easterly to the
G1enr�od�Camden Parkway.
In the northwest quadrant of Trunk Highway 55 and 100, the industrial area
should have good access to arterial streets. Accordingly, a North frontage
road on Trunk Highway 55 should be extended from Douglas Drive to Zane
Avenue, bridged over the MN&SRR tracks. Yhe northeast and southeast
quadrants should be served by one well defined intersection.
Along Trunk Highway 100, numerous access points exist which contribute a
substantial amount of marginal friction and accident potential . Ultimate
upgrading of Trunk Highway 100 will eventually eliminate these uncon—
trolled access points. It is recommended that they be removed at an
early date because the accident potential outweighs the convenience.
It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Lundsgaard, carried unanimously to adopt
Page 30 as re—written above.
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Page 31
Paragraph 1 , read as follows:
The ability to move in some areas of the City is severely limited by the
lack of continuity of the minor arterial system. Five minor arterials are
planned to serve Golden Valley (Glenwood�Camden Parkway is not included�:
1 . Winnetka Avenue (County Road 156) from 7runk Highway 12 to Medicine
Lake Road.
2. Medicine Lake Road (County Road 70) from County Road 18 to Douglas Drive.
3. Douglas Drive (County Road 102) frorn 7runk Highway 55 to Medicine
Lake Road.
4. Duluth Street—Golden Ualtey Road (County Road 66) from Douglas Drive
to Xerxes Avenue.
5. Glenwood Avenue (County Road 40) from east City limits to Trunk
Highway 55•
It was moved by Lundsgaard, seconded by Sehlin, carried to approve the above
change for Page 31• Commissioner Hakala abstained.
Page 32
to read as follows:
The persistent frequency of accidents at the intersection of Douglas Drive
(County Road 102) and Duluth Street (County Road 66) suggests that the
painted channelization to provide protection for left turning vehicles and
delineation of desired travel paths may not be as effective as had been
hoped, particularly during winter months. A special accident study of this
intersection is recommended with consideration given to permanent curb
channelization, signats, or additional right of way.
It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Lundsgaard to approve Page 32 as written
above. The motion carried with Commissioner Hakala abstaining.
Page 33
Collector Streets
The proposed system of collector streets is generally on a half mile spacing,
modified to suit terrain and land use. In general a greater mileage of
collector streets is recommended in the Thoroughfare Plan than would normally
occur in a community the size of Golden Valley. The additional mileage is
deemed necessary to provide circulation to and between areas served by
highway access control , railroads, natural barriers and to prevent undesir—
able mix of traffic generafied by conflicting tand use.
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For example, both Plymouth Avenue and Tenth Avenue North are identified as
collectors because the CNW railroad track prevents one or the other from
being the sole collector street.
Another example, Laurel Avenue, provides Collector Street service to the
industrial area adjacent to Trunk Highway 12 so heavy commercial traffic can
stay out of the residential neighborhoods to the north. Freeway frontage roads
also function as collectors, but are not identified as such on the plan.
The approval and instaltation of through stop signs on collector streets shou1d
only be carried out with valid reasons and a traffic study that demonstrates a
distinct need. The proliferation of through stop signs tends to destroy the
purpose of collector streets.
local Streets
All streets not classified as Principal Arteriat , Minor Arterial , or Coltector
Street are classified as Local Streets, except the Glenwood�Camden Parkway which
is under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Park Board.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
1 . T.H. 12
(a) If upgraded, provide appropriate local access points between the
cloverleaf at T.H. 100 and the cloverleaf at County Road 18.
(b) Connect North and South Tyrol areas with grade separation to tie the
neighborhoods together and provide the required services such as
public safety.
2. T.H. 55
(a) Improve intersection of designated arterial streets between T.H. 100
and County Road 13.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Hakala, carried unanimously, to approve
Page 33 as re—written above.
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b. Close all other access to T.H. 55 west of T.H. 1fl0.
c. Bridge north and south frontage road over MN&S tracks between Douglas
Drive and Zane Avenue.
d. Consolidate intersections east of T.H. 100 to two (Glenwood�Camden
Parkway not included).
3. T.H. too
a. Close all access to T.H. 100 except via interchange ramps at Cedar Lake
Road, T.H. 12, Gtenwood Avenue, T.H. 55, and County Road 66.
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b. Provide a separation structure for local movements between the east
and west sides of T.H. 100 between T.H. 55 and County Road 6b.
4. Collector Streets
(Items 4 and 5 were deleted; therefore, Item 6 is Item 4.)
It was moved by Leonard, seconded by Hughes, carried unanimously, to approve
the above as written.
a. Corr�lete the system of Collector Streets designated on the Thoroughfare
Plan Map as needed.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Sehiin, to remave Duiuth Street as a Coilector
Street on the Thoroughfare Plan Map (Page 26) from Winnetka Avenue west to
Mendelssohn Avenue service drive. Upon ro11 call vote being taken, the foltowing
voted in favor of the motion: Sehlin, Herje, and Hakala; and the following
voted against the same: lundsgaard, Specktar, and Hughes. Cortmissioner Leonard
abstained. A second roli call vote was requested. The following voted in favor
of the motion: Sehlin, Herje, Hakata, and Leonard; and the following v4ted
against fihe same: Lundsgaard, Specktor, and Hughes. The motian carried.
It was then moved by Leonard, seconded by Sehlin, to remove Western Avenue as a
Collector Street designated on the Map (Page 26� between Jersey Avenue on the
east to ftidgeway Road on the west. Upon roll call vote being taken, the
fotlowing voted in favor of the motion: Leonard, Sehlin, Herje, and Hughes;
and the following voted against the same: Lundsgaard; and the fiollowing
abstained: Specktor and Hakala. The motion carried.
b. Encourage construction of frontage roads on Principal Arterials
wherever possible.
Tt was moved by Herje, seconded by Hakata, carried unanimously, to approve
Item b as written above.
c. Provide for a diverter at Pennsylvania Avenue and Laurel Avenue unless
it is proven to be incompatible with internal circulation.
It was moved by Specktor, seconded by Lundsgaard, carried unanimausly to delete
Item 4. c as written above.
Page 35
Pedestrian � Bicycle
third paragraph to read as follows:
This report strongly supports implementation of the sidewalk and trail
system as recommended by the Planning Commission, Park and Recreation
Commission, and the Safety Committee. (See 7rails Map)
Remove at bottom of page: '�� — �rai� �a� wi�l �e ad�e�.
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It was moved by Hakala, seconded by Herje, carried unanimously, to approve the
changes as listed abave.
Page 36
Neading Change: ���e an� Ro�ie�e 8e�a�t�e+at change to Public Safety Needs.
Item 1 : fire station to read fire station(s).
It was moved by Specktor, seconded by Lundsgaard, carried unanimously, to approve
Page 36 as written, inctuding the changes as listed above.
The Planning Corrmission having previously completed all other phases of the
Comprehensive Plan, except the Transportation portion, and now having completed
the Transportation portion of the Comprehensive Plan, it was moved by Herje,
seconded by Specktor, carried unanimously, to set September 22, 1975 for the
hearing by the Planning Commission on the Camprehensive Plan.
There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, adjourned at 12:55 A.M.
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