02-26-79 PC Minutes ��
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
February 26, 1979
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at 7:30 P.M.
on Monday, February 26, 1g79 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road,
Golden' Valley, Minnesota.
Chair Sehlin presided and the following members were present: Commissioners
Eastes, Edstrom, Forster, HerJe, Hughes, Mindess and Polachek. Also present
was Jon Westlake, staff inember.
Members absent: Commissioner Specktor.
1 . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: It was moved by Mindess seconded by F�rster
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 8, 1g7g Planning Commis-
sion meeting as mailed.
2. WAIVER OF PLATTING ORDINANCE
Appticant: West Suburban Builders, Inc.
Location: South of Lindsay Street, West of Hwy. #100
Request: Divide Parcel .into 3 Double Lots
Zoning: Residential
Commissioner Mindess dismissed himself from the table because of a conflict of
interest.
A similar request was reviewed by_ the Planning _Commission on June 14, 1g76 for
three double lots. At this meeting the Commission approved the land use and
deferred action on the plat for more information and an adjustment of the lot
lines. The Commission at their June 28, 1g76 meeting recommended approval of
the plat subject to a drainage plan and dedication of land or cash in lieu of.
The City Council approved the preliminary plat subject to a topography survey,
grading plan and a dollar amount of 10% be accepted based on raw land value.
The proponent did not proceed with the plat.
The current proposal is for a waiver of the platting ordinance by dividing the
parcel into three lots each to house a double unit. The current requirements
for double lots are 150` of frontage- and 18,750 sq. ft. in a lot. The proposed
lot sizes are as follows, which will require a variance from the Board of Zoning
Appeals:
Parcel A (West Parcel) 146 (120 rear) frontage 17,997 sq. ft.
Parcel B {Center Parcel) 134 " 18,258 sq. ft.
Parcel C (East Parcel) 139 " 17,997 sq. ft.
SURROUNDING LAND USfS - To the South is KQRS Radio; West a double unit, North-
west single family, East Hwy. 100 and North is Fire
Station Number 2 which will be phased out when the two
new stations are completed.
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PARCEL UNDER CONSIDERATfON - Sewer and water service are available to service
the lots. Existing street right of way is adequate.
The proponent has given the City a 12 foot easement
off the North property line which does not show on
the survey for sanitary sewer and Lot C should have
a 15 foat radius on the Northeast corner. The par-
cel is low and wou}d require some fill , because of
this vegetation would be lost on the site.
PRESENT ZONING - The parcel is presently zoned residential . The
Comprehensive Plan indicates a Business & Profes-
sional Office use for this site, including the
Fire Station site. The same is noted for the area
South of the site to the Minnesota Western Railroad
tracks.
Mr. Earl Wilson of West Suburban Builders was present and stated he felt the
proposal would be the best use of the land. The property could probably support
four single family units or could be considered for a rezoning for an office
build�ing, which is what the City Guide Plan indicates.
A resident of the area questioned the number of units that would be constructed
on the three lots.
The Commission in discussing the request reviewed the June 28, 1978 Planning
Commission minutes and noted the land use approved by the Planning Commission
and Council is the same. The current request includes a surbey of the property
which indicates less square footage than the previous request. The Commission
further pointed out that if the request is recommended for approval to subdivide
the land it does not approve the use for double units which requires a variance
from the Board of Zoning Appeals.
It was moved by Herje seconded by Edstrom carried unanimously to recommend
approval of the request submitted as per surbey dated November 10, 1978, subject
to the developer providing a grading plan and dedication of land or cash in lieu of.
3• WAIVER DF PLATTING ORDINANCE
Applicant: Mobil Oi-1 Corporation
Location: 9405 Medicine Lake Road
Requestc Divide Parcel into Two Lots
Zoning: Commercial
The request is to divide a large parcel into two tots. One reason for the request
is Mobil Oi1 Corp. , in August of 1978, received a variance for an addition to the
East side of their station with certain conditions, one of which is that the parcel
be subdivided becuase of two principal structures. The parcel is zoned Commercial
and both parcels when subdivided still exceed the ordinance for a commercial
establishment in relation to building use and size.
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If the Commissi-on rules favorably on the lot division, the small triangular
shaped parcel in the Southwest corner should be combined with Parcel II which
houses Westview Liquor and Superette.
Mr. Halseth, property owner, was present for the request noting the service
station, and Westview Liquor and Superette are existing structures on the site.
The request is to place each structure on a separate parcel .
The Commission in reviewing the request discussed the easement that runs from
Medicine Lake Road south to tFte Liquor-Superette Store as to whether it is a
City easement or a privare easement. Mr. Halseth informed the Commission it
is a permanent private easement. The Commission noted that bath parcels exceed
the ordinance requirements and that Parcel ll could be further subdivided in the
future.
It was moved by Herje seconded by Edstrom,-.carried unanimous]y to recommend approval
of the waiver of the platting ordinance submitted as per survey dated July 18, 1g78
subject to Parcel II being combined with the small triangle parcel in the South-
west corner.
The Commission left open for the Council 's consideration land dedication or cash
in lieu of because the division does not involve developing a parcel for
a building site but dividing the property for two existing structures.
GENERAL
(a) Mark Hurd Aerial Surveys, Inc.
The Planning Commission was informed that Mark Hurd Aerial Sur-
veys, Inc. will have their material ready for the March 12, lg7g
meeting. Because of the motion in Item 3 of the June 8, 1978
meeting, it was moved by Edstrom seconded by Polachek carried
unanimously to deter this item to March l2, 1979•
Chair Sehlin reviewed a letter from the Mayor regarding Laurel
� Avenue as to if additional infarmation is requested, it should
be done in letter form. The Chair also reviewed a letter from the
Manager on Laurel Avenue indicating the construction of Laurel Ave.
is somewhat dependent upon the outcome regarding the planning of
T.H. #12.
(b) Comprehensive Plan - Housing .Element
The hausing element has been completed by the Housing � Gommunity
Development Commission and submitted to the Council . The Council
will be meeting on March 17, 1979 to discuss the housing element.
(c) Reorganization of Certain Commissions
The Planning Gommission briefly discussed the letter received by
the Chair from the Mayor inforrning the Commission.of reorganiza-
tion of certain commissions, which includes the Planning Commis-
sion.
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There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was on motion,
duly seconded, adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
Chair Sehlin Secretary Mervyn Mindess