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03-14-77 PC Minutes �� t'� MINUTES OF THE GOLOEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION March 14, 1977 A regular meeting of the Gotden Valley Planning Commission was held at 7:30 P.M. on Monday, March 14, 1977 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road. Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Ron Edstrom presided and the following members were present: Commissioners Forster, Herje, Hughes, Mindess, Sehlin, Specktor, and Wagman. Atso present was Jon Westlake, staff inember. Members absent: Commissioner Polachek: 1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MOVED by Sehlin, seconded by Herje, carried unanimously, to approve the minutes of the February 28, 1977 Planning Commission meeting as amended as follows: Page 1 , Item 2, add to sentence: The tetter points out that if there is a quorum present to conduct business and a member of the Commission disqualifies himself resulting in less than a quorum to vote on the issue, then the Chairman should refuse to entertain the motion. 2. REQUEST FILL PERMIT Appticant: Reuben T. Leines Location: East of Highway 100 and North of Legion Club Request: Fill Property with Two Feet of Clay—Black Dirt Mixture The property owner has applied for a Fill Permit to fill the area located North of the Legion Club and East of Highway 100. The Environmental Commission dis— cussed the req�aest at their February 14, 1977 meeting and deferred action on the request to their March 14, 1977 meeting to allow site inspection by Commission members. During the last few years the City has not issued Fill Permits, unless it has been in relation to some form of construction. The City is not aware of any construction that may take place on this site. If the Planning Commission feels a permit should be issued, the following shoui�d be completed by the property owner: a) The northern portion of the site is in the Flood Plain, and no filling can take place in the �lood Plain without Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission and Oepartment of Natural Resources review. The flood elevation contour should be delineated on the survey. Also, it should be clearly marked in the field. b) Finished grade� plan that will not adversely affect adjacent property (should include a top dressing over soil ). c) Type of fill (application indicated clay—black dirt mixture) d) Maintenance of f211 area during the fill period e� Provisions for control of drainage f) Provisions for control of materials dispersed from the site by wind and water g) Provisions for leveling the site during the fitl operatior� h) Provisions for closing off access to fill area i ) Starting date and termination of fill operation (app1ication indicates termination Juty 1 , 1977) Y j: � .�1-:�,� Planning Commission March 14, 1977 pa9e 2 Mr. Leines, property owner, was present to answer questions regarding his request. He indicated that the filling and leveling of the site would make the property more saleable. The Ptanning Commission in discussing the request noted the survey contains spot elevations but no contour; therefore, the following is not known: 1 ) how the fill will tie in with the property to the East, and 2� what portion of the northern area of the site is in the F1ood Plain. The Planning Commission pointed out that if the site is filled as described by Mr. Leines, it would improve the property but there may be dust or runoff problems during the fill operation and before a ground cover can take hold in the fill area. It was moved by Herje, seconded by Forster to recommend to the City Council that a fill permit be issued, subject to the following conditions: 1 . Items b) through i ) in the planning report 2. Add the following conditions j) No filling in the Flood Plain, and that the flood elevation contour should be delineated on the survey and also it should be marked in the field k} Limits of fill operation to be clearty marked in the field 1 ) Require a performance bond m) City Council to give consideration to the Environmentat Commission comments on this item The motion carried with Commissioner Sehlin voting nay. 3• WAIVER OF THE PLATTING ORDINANCE Appticant: New Hope Nursing Home Location: 2531 Douglas Drive Request: Divide Parcel for Two Double Lots Zoning: Residential The request is to divide a parcei into three lots located in the Southwest �orner of Douglas Drive and Medicine Lake Road. Parcel 1 contains a home. The garage further North on the site would be moved onto this parcel . The parcel would contain 130 feet of frontage with a depth of 322 feet and 38,900 square feet. Lot 2 (corner lot) would have a frontage of 150 feet and a depth of 121 feet with 18,150 square feet in the lot. Lot 3 woutd have a frontage of 121 feet by 150 feet of depth with 18,150 square feet. Lots 2 and 3 would be double bungalow 1ots. Previous requests in this area have been proposed for combining and dividing parcets located to the Southwest of this area for the platting of single family lots; however, nothing has been finalized. Presently there is a new double bungalow located to the East of this parcel at 2520 Douglas Drive. The Comprehensive Ptan indicates a heavier density for this area, such as four plexes. The total tand area in this parcel is 75,200 Square feet, which would allow four double tots (8 units) using 18,750 square feet as a guide, but because of street access, only three parcels could be divided off. If the two double lots are approved, the next step woutd be a variance by the Board of Zoning Appeals. �� � Planning Commission March 14, 1977 page 3 Because no representative was present for the request it was moved by Hughes, seconded by Specktor, carried unanimously to defer action on this item. 4. REQUEST FILL PERMIT - FLOOD PLAIN Appticant: Patrick Darcy, Sr. Location: 1919 Kyle Place Request: Fill Area where Proposed House is to be located Zoning: Residential The request is to fill an area of the Flood Plain where the single family dwelling would be located on Lot 1 Block 2 Zimmerman Terrace. The Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission and the Department of Natural Res�urces have been notified of the request, and the Bassetts Creek Flood Control Commission has responded by indicating that the Commission recommends that compensating flood storage volume be provided in accordance with the Management Plan for the area filled below the 833-foot elevation. The problem is that from the 833-foot elevation south to Sweeney Lake there is no elevation higher than 833� to provide equal storage. One way to reduce the impact on the Flood Plain would be a front yard variance which could be granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Mr. Darcy, property owner, discussed the request with the Planning Commission stating he had purchased the lot approximately one year ago and intends to construct his home in the area shown as the fill area on the survey. The Planning Commission in discussing the request noted there is no way to provide equal storage on the lot because of the grade and that granting fill permits for fill without equal corn- pensation will have an effect on the flood plain. After further discussion it was moved by Mindess, seconded by Wagman that in view of the fact that the proponent has purchased the lot in good faith and intends to construct a home, and in view of the fact the Planning Corrmission does not want to create an unnecessary hardship, it was moved that the Planning Commission recommend approval of a Fill Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1 . No filt allowed more than 85' South from the North property line. 2. The Planning Commission recommends to the Board of Zoning Appeals that any variance in the front yard setback allowed by the Board of Zoning Appeals compensate by reducing the 85-foot line as measured from the North property line (Example: variance of 10� . Fitl area could be no closer than 75' from the North property line). The motio�n carried with Commissioner Hughes abstaining, noting he is a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. (Commissioner Herje left the meeting.) 5• PLANNEO UNIT DEVELOPMENT - SET INFORMAL HEARING P.U.D. #19 Concept Approval Proponent: John Paulson Location: 1370 Douglas Drive Request: Construct a Six-story Apartment Building - first three stories to contain parking. �, � ,_P� Planning Commission March 14, 1977 page 4 The proponent has applied for concept approval under the Planned Unit Development Ordinance. The proposed apartment building will be six stories in height, three of which wilt be garage area. Because of the elevation of the lot, the height of the structure will be approximately the same as the present apartment buildings to the North. The structure will contain 37 units. The Comprehensive Plan indicates Residential High Density for this area. Mr. Paulson briefly explained his proposal . The Planning Commission indicated to Mr. Paulson that along with other requirements they will be considering the following at the concept hearing: density, height, land use, and traffic. The Commission asked that they receive copies of the elevations for study prior to the informal hearing. The housing policy was discussed and the Planning Commission asked the staff to provide figures on rental units. It was moved by Specktor, seconded by Wagman, carried unanimously, that the Planning Commission set April 11 , 1977 for concept hearing for P.U.D. #19, and that prior to this time the proponent meet with the residents in the area in reference to this project. 6. GENERAL (a) Appoint Nominating Committee for 1977 Ptanning Commission Officers and �hree Alternates to the Board of Zoning Appeals Chairman Edstrom pointed out that if the Planning Commission so chooses to appoint a nominating corr�nittee, the committee would have to discuss the nominations at an announced meeting but could contact the Commission members as to their feelings about serving as Chairman, Vice Chairman, or Secretary of the Planning Commission. It was moved by Specktor, seconded by Wagman, carried unanimously, that the Chairman appoint a nominating committee and that the nominating comnittee contact each member of the Planning Commission to determine if they are interested in becoming an officer of the Planning Commission for 1977. The nominating committee then would meet at 7:00 P.M. on April ll , 1977 prior to the regularly scheduled Comnission meeting to develop the committee' s recommendations for the Planning Commission officers. Chairman Edstrom appointed Commissioners Herje, Specktor, and Wagman as the nominating committee with Commissioner Specktor to act as chairperson of the committee. (b) Letter of Appreciation It was moved by Hughes, seconded by Specktor, carried unanimously, that the Chairman of the Planning Commission send a letter of apprec�ation representing the Ptanning Commission to former Commission member Warren Lundsgaard. (c) Planning Corrxnission Information At the beginning of the Planning Commission meeting the Chairman distributed copies of the Code of Ethics Ordinance and the Guidelines for Corr�nissions to the Planning Corrrr�ission members. The Commission members were also reminded that ��.� Planning Commission March 14, 1977 page 5 on March 30, 1977 the City Council will sponsor a Board and Comnission dinner and training session at Brookview at 6:00 P.M. and all members are invited. There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion, duly seconded, adjourned at 10:00 P.M. . r" . ; _,.... _ ��--�- ("`:�t-�' � Chai man Ron Ed tro Secretary Ka hryn erj NO PIANNING COMMISSION MEETING MARCM 28, 1977