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MINUTES OF THE GOI�EhI VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
August 9, 197b
A regular meeting of the �olden Valley Planning Commission was held at
7:3� P.M. �n Monday, August 9, 1976 at the Civic Center 7800 Golden Valley
Road, Golden VaTley, Minnesota.
Chairman Ronald Edstrom presided and the following me�+bers were present:
Cc�mmissioners Christiansen, Lundsgaard, Mindess, Sehlin, Specktor, and Wagman.
,41so present was Jon Westlake, staff inember.
Members absent: Ccunmissioners Herje and Hughes.
1. APPROVA� OF MINUTES: MOVEO by Mi�dess, seconded by Christiansen, carried
unanirnc�usly, to approve the minutes of the July 12, 197b Planning Commission
meeting as �nended as follows: seventh line from bottom of Page 1 , remove
that he has.
2. WAIVER �F THE PLATTING ORDINAWCE
(a) Applicant: Randall Blohm
Location: 2545-2575 Kyle Avenue North
Request: Divide 7hree Lots into Twc� Parcels
Zoning: Residential
The request is to divide three lots into twc> lots. Each lot would have a
frt�ntage of approximateTy 150 feet. The North parcel wc>uld contain approxi—
mately 27,700 square feet, and the South parcel 31,60o square feet.
The proponent, Randall Blohrn, was present and indicated that the reason for the
request is the terrain. If the lots were larger, a circle drive couid be
developed—which would be better than a straight driveway becaase of the grade.
Mr. Blohm further indicated that the lots were to be used for sir�gle family
dweltings.
Mr. Frank Fallon, 4444 Merribee Drive, was present as an interested property
owner and indicated he Mad no objection to tMe request as long as double
bungalows were r�ot built on the two lots.
It was moved by Christiansen, seconded by Wagman, carried unanirnc�usly, to
recc�mmend approval of the waiver of the Platting Ordinance, subject to the lots
being developed as singte family lots.
(b) Applicant: Richard B. Thomson�Carl Mitler
Location: 825 Louisiana Avenue South
Request: Add to Present Parcel for Additional Parking
Zoning: Industrial
The request is to add an addf`tional 100 feet (19,000 square feet) to the east
of the Mr. Steak property, leaving a parcel of land with approximately 280 feet
of frontage. The Mr. Steak parcel w�uld have a frontage of 300 feet on
Market Street with a depth of 190 feet on Louisiana Avenue. The site plan
requires adjustment in reference to laadscaping, protection of the landscaped
area adjacent to the parking area, and setbaeks. The parcel of land is large
enough so that these adjustments can be made.
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Mr. Richard B. Thomspn was present for tMe request and indieated that he was
aware of the changes that shoutd be made in the site plan, but that he had not
been abte to.contact the tandscape architect; however, the plan will be adjusted
to the City requirements.
It was rnoved by Specktor, seconded by l.Undsgaard, carried unanimously, to
recomnend approval of the request, subject-to the plot plan change regarding
protection of green area adjacent to parking areas, new parking tot to tie in
with present parking lot, minimum of 10 feet of green area on tMe East and North,
and also, the new parcel of tand is to be combined with the Mr. Steak property.
3• RRELIMINARY RESIOENTIAL PLAT (3 Residential lots)
Proposals Gruskin Gardens
location: 4240 Glenwood Avenue
Zoning: Residential
Applicant: Stanley Kugler
The proponent in August of 1975 requested to divide this property located north
of Glenwood Avenue and 300 feet west of Meadow Lane North into foWr lots—which
was denied by the Planning Gc�mnission. The proponent then presented an adjusted
plat which was denicd by the Planning Commission in Sept�aber of 1975 and by
the City Council in October of 1975.
The present ptan contains three lots which meets the requirerf+ents of the Platting
Ordinance. The s�rrounding area, including the 2.37 acres under consideration
for platting, is zoned Residential . The Comprehensive Plan indicate�s a Resi—
dential use for the property. Further detail of this parcel and tfie area are
in the August 1975 Planning Commission minutes.
When the previous plat was considered by tMe Planning Comnission some members
discussed dividing the ptat into three lats with the North—South lot lines
running cort�letely through this property. The proponent has indicated that
because of the location of sewer, water, and the driveway to his home, he feels
that the proposed plat is the best way to divide the property.
�uring the processirog of the previous plat Hennepin Gounty was notified re-
garding the property because it abuts a County Road. The letter frc»n Hennepin
County indicates that no additional right of way would be required, and tMat
the access to Gtenwood Avenue shouid be limited to one point.
Mr. Stantey Kugler was present for the request and asked that the Ptannir�g
Comnission waive the $56.00 platting fee becaUSe of his �previous request on
this parcel . Mr. Kugler then referred to the plat, pointing out that the
present lot was platted in 1938• The dimensions of the tMree tots in the �ew
plat are as follows:
Frontage Depth Area
Lot 1 (existing hot�se) 100� x 31�' S5,363 square feet
Lot 2 125' x 120' 15,060 square feet
Lot 3 105' " x 312' 32,813 square feet
The design of the division between lots '1 and 2 was planned because of the
existing water and sewer connected to the house on Lot 1 . These services will
cross a corner of Lot 2, so easements will have to be established on th� plat.
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The driveway will be designed to eliminate backing onto Glenwood Avenue. The
driveway on Lot 3 witl require some fill in the low area of the lot.
The Planning Commission in discussing the plat referred to the previous request
which contained four lots. In discussing the present proposal the Comnission
discussed access onto Glenwood Avenue, placement of house on the open parceis,
drainage, and where fill and grading will take piace.
The following residents were present: Mr. Fox, 4125 leber Lane, indicatpd he
preferred this plan to the previous one, questioned drainage and three drive—
ways to Glenw�od Avenue. Mr. Pennock, �263 Glenwood Avenue, indicated he is not
opposed to the plat and questioned why Nennepin County stated only one access
from this parcel to Glenwood Avenue.
It was moved by Mindess, seconded by Sehlin, carried ana�imously, to recomrnend
approval of the preliminary plat, subject to the 10% requirement and grading
ar�d drainage ptans. The Planning Comnission further recommer�ded to the staff
that when permits are applied for on the two vacant parcels, the plans should
include a driveway to eliminate backing onto Glenwood Avenue. (The Planning
Corrmission made no comment regarding the platting fee.)
4. RE—PLAT — KIPIG'S VALLEY SECOND ADDITION
Applicant: Cheyenne Land Cornpany and King's Valley Homeowner' s Assoc.
Location: 2133-2135 Tamarin Trail
Request: Adjustment of Lots 123, 124, � 155
Zoning: Residential
Part of the existing unit at 2133-2135 Tamarin Trail is constructed c�ut of the
bc�ur�dary line of the present platting of Lots 123, 124 � 155 King's Valley.
The request is to adjust the lot lines to conform to the existing unit by re—
platting the three tots.
Mr. Jerry Hauer of McCombs—Knutson Associates, Inc. stated that in trying to
determine how the error was created, the only conclusion that coutd be arrived
at is that it was an angle error of approximatety 13�. The replat has no
effect on the adjoining tots and street.
It was moved by Lundsgaard, seconded by Christiansen, carried �ananimously, to
recommend approval of the re—platting of King' s Valley Second Addition.
5. RE—PLAT — RING'S COLONIAL THIRO A�OITION
Appticant: Centurion Company
Location: Maryland Avenue South
Request: Re—platting of Five Lots into Four Lots
Zoning: Residential
Because of soil conditions, the 'request is to re—plat Lots 4,5,6,7, � 8 into
Lots 4,5,6, �7. The lots are located at the end of Maryland Avenue South in
Block 2 of Ring�s Cotonial Second Add�tion. The proposed lots meet the present
Platting Ordinance.
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Mr. Jerry Mauer of McCombs—Knutson Associates, Inc. explained that the soil
conditions where the structures and street were proposed were worse than
anticipated. By adjusting the south lot tine and street the soil conditions
improve.
It was rrbved by Lundsgaard, seconded by Wagman, carried unanimously, to recommend
appro�ral of the re—plat of Ring� s Colonial Third Addition as submitted.
6. REQUEST FOR FILL PERMIT — Good Shepherd Lutheran Church,
9145 Medicine Lake Road
Since the proponent was not present, no action was taken by the Planning Commission
on thi s 3 tem.
7. DISCUSSION OF GUIDELINES FOR P.U.O.
A suggested guideline for processing the P.U.D. requests through the varioas
Boards and Commissions of the City was mailed to the Planning Ccxtmission with
the agenda materiat . The City Council has asked that a procedure as such be
developed.
The Ptanning Corrmission was in generat agreement with the guidelines as dis—
tributed. The Commission members decided to review the g�aidetines fwrther and
discuss such at a future meeting.
There being no further business to corne before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seeonded, adjaarned at 9:10 P.M.
airman Ronat strom Se r tary K hryn Her