09-24-79 PC Minutes � ��C� MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
September 24, 1979
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at
7:30 PM on Monday, September 24, 1979 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden
Valley Road, Golden Valley, Mn.
The meeting was called to order at 7:34 PP� by Chairperson Eastes. Those
present were: Commissioners DeSautels, Eastes, Forster, Levy, Polachek
and Thompson. Also present were Mike Miller and Jeff Ghristensen, City
Planning Staff.
Members absent: Commissioners Edstrom, Herje, Hughes, Sehlin and Specktor.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Forster, seconded by Levy, and carried unanimously
to approve the minutes of the September 10, 1979 Planning Commission
meeting.
II. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR RE-ZONING:
APPLICANT: Bertelson Bros. , Inc.
LOCATION: 5612 01son Memorial Highway
Art Bertelson, a representative of Bertelson Bros. , Inc. , the pro-
ponent, was present to answer any questions the Commission may have re-
garding the request for re-zoning. After a brief presentation by Mike
Miller, a discussion followed with emphasis on the Commission's concern
regarding the present and future parking facilities.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Levy and unanimously carried
that the Public Hearing date for the re-zoning of the Bertelson Bros. ,
property be set for Tuesday, October 9, 1979.
III. SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR LOT DIVISION:
APPLICANT: Dorothy Anderson
LOCATION: Ski Hill Road
Mike Miller reviewed the proposal with the Planning Commission.
The Commission requested that a map of the proposed lot division be
submitted for Public Hearing showing, also, the dimensions of the
adjoining properties.
It was moved by Thompson that the Public Hearing date for the
lot division be set for October 9, 1979. Motion was seconded by
Levy and carried unanimously.
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IV. OPEN SPACE SITES - STAFF PRESENTATION:
Jeff Christensen made a thorough presentation on each parcel
consisting of the ownership, acreage, market value, accessibility,
present zoning designation and surrounding land uses. Particular
attention was paid to the staff recommendations on each parcel.
PARCEL ��2, 3, & 4: Commissioner Polachek suggested a meeting
be arranged with a General Mill representative,
possibly Stan Tabor, and members of the Plan-
ning Commission to discuss those parcels of
open space which are presently owned by General
Mills.
Three Commissioners, Thompson, Levy and
Polachek, will meet with General Mills to
discuss the possibility of working out an
agreement on the open space parcels that
would be advantageous to both the City of
Golden Valley and General Mills. The Com-
missioners will make their repo�°t on the
outcome at the October 9, 1979 Planning
Commission meeting.
PARCEL �1�6: Negotiations regarding the City's purchase
of this parcel would not be feasible at this
time due to pending litigation.
PARCEL 4�10: Commission recommended that the City Council
contact the Minnesota and Southern itailway
Company to determine their intentions, if
any regarding this piece of property and
attempt to gain a committment and/or encourage
the railway to retain ownership and refrain
from altering the existing condition of the
site.
PARCEL ��11: It was determined that the future land use
of the Middle School property will have a
direct impact on this site. It was determined
that this parcel should be acqui�ed due to the
fact that it is an integral component of the
storm water drainage system for Golden Valley.
This parcel is covered by the Flood Plain
Ordinance.
PARCEL ��12: If this parcel of land should be proposed for
platting, it is recommended that the Planning
Commission discourage development of the
western and southern portions of this site.
This parcel, also, is covered by the Flood �
Plain Ordinance.
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PARCEL ��13: The Shaper property consisting of 6.22
acres is presently being donated to the
City.
Any land division or platting of this parcel
should require open space dedication whenever
possible.
PARCEL ��14: It was recommended that the Open Space and
Recreation Commission do a feasibility study
on the installation of a trail system within
this parcel.
The Planning Commission will make their final recommendations to the City
Council regarding the Open Space Inventory Report as soon as the sub-
committee meeting with General Mi11s is completed.
V. PUBLIC FACILITIES COMPONENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
It was decided that four sub-committees be established to study
the four separate sections of the Public Facilities Component. The
sub-committees will be made up entirely of Planning Commission members.
TRANSPORATION - 4 Members
Thompson, Forster, 2 to be selected
PARKS - 3 Members
DeSautels, 2 to be selected
COMM[JNITY FACILITIES - 2 Members
Polachek, 1 to be selected
It was pointed out that this is a rough draft and the Commission's
approach on review should be conceptual.
Copies will be mailed to those members that were absent.
VI. INFORMATION SESSION - NOVEMBER 26, 1979:
Chairperson, Eastes, informed the Commission that Jeff Sweet, City
Manager and Mary Anderson, Coucilmember, will make a presentation at
the November 26, 1979 meeting on two items:
l. Update on Valley Square
2. Philosophy of the Golden Valley Housing and Redevelopment
Authority.
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Since the staff will be requesting the Planning Commission to make
recommendations on future HRA projects, it is necessary to inform
the Commission members of the criteria.
VII. BLOCK GRANT:
Basically information in nature on projects funded under the
CDBG Program (1979-82) .
Recommendations from the Planning Commission wi11 be requested
for new projects. As of this date, no specific deadline has been set.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjaourned at 9:40 PM.
Jacquie DeGroy, Recording Secretary
Sue Eastes, Chairperson