10-09-79 PC Minutes � ��
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
October 9, 1979
A regular meeting of the Golden Valley Planning Commission was held at
7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 9, 1979 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden
Va11ey Road, Golden Valley, Mn. .
The meeting was called to order at 7:55 PM by Chairperson Eastes. Those
present were: Commissioners DeSautels, Eastes, Edstrom, Hughes and Levy.
Also present were Mike Miller and Jeff Christensen, City Planning Staff.
Members absent: Commissioners Forster, Herje, Polachek, Sehlin, Spector
and Thompson.
A quorum not being present, no official business was transacted until
8:05 PM when Commissioner Forster arrived, which then constituted a
quorum.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by DeSautels, seconded by levy and carried unanimously
to approve the minutes of the September 24, 1979 Planning Commission
meeting amended as follows:
page 3 - Item 5 - Public Facilities Component of Comprehensive Plan
sub-committees to read as follows:
"Transportation - 4 Members
Thompson, Forster, 2 to be selected
Parks - 3 Members
DeSautels, 2 to be selected
Sewer - 2 Members
2 to be selected
Community Facilities - 2 Members
Polachek, 1 to be selected"
II. FINALIZE OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL:
Commissioner Levy reported that the sub-committee appointed to meet
with Mr. Stan Tabor of General Mills regarding Open Space Parcels ��2, 3
and 4 has set up the meeting for 10/18/79 and will report the outcome to
the Planning Commission on October 22, 1979.
III. PUBLIC FACILITIES COMPONENT OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The appointment of Planning Commission Members for the sub-committees
set up to study the four sections of the Public Facilities Component was
completed. The sub-committees are as follows:
Transporation - Edstrom, Forster, Thompson, Sehlin
Parks - DeSautels, Herje, Specktor
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Sewer - Eastes, Levy
Community Facilities - Hughes, Polachek
Chairperson Eastes, again, asked that the Commission approach this study
with a review being that of a conceptual nature; rather than editorial,
and requested a progress report from each sub-committee in two weeks.
IV. RESIGNATION - Jeff Christensen: _
Mike Miller announced that Jeff Christensen has resigned his postion
with the City of Golden Valley and has accepted the position of City Pl�nner
with`the City of Robbinsdale. Chairperson Eastes congratulated Jeff and
thanked him for his contributions and service to the Planning Commission.
V. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM:
The CDBG Program Years 6 and 7 will be submitted to the Planning
Commission on October 22, 1979 for recommendations and approval.
Commissioner Forster arrived at 8:05 PM.
VI. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING - BERTELSON BROS. , INC. :
It was moved by Hughes, seconded by Edstrom and carried unanimously
to approve changing the zoning from commercial to light industrial for
Bertelson Bro�T�e��; Inc. , with the understanding that the square footage
presently devoted to commercial selling not be expanded.
VII. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - WAIVER OF PLATTING ORDINANCE:
Applicant, Dorothy M. Anderson, 245 Paisley Lane, withdrew the
proposal.
VIII. SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - REZONING - M-R SERVICES, INC. :
The Commission requested the proponent submit a report on forecasted
traffic volumes in the area; and also, requested that the staff include
in its report the zoning characteristics of the surrounding land use.
It was moved by Levy, seconded by DeSautels and carried unanimously to
set the hearing date for October 22, 1979.
Commissioner Sehlin arrived at 8:35 PM.
IX. SET �ATE FOR INFQRMAL PUBLIC HEARING - WAIVER OF PLATTING ORDINA2dGE -
LOT DIVISION - 1435 KELLY DRIVE:
Moved by Forster, seconded by DeSautels and carried unanimously to
set hearing date for October 22, 1979.
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OCTOBER 9, 1979
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It was disussed by the Commission and Mike Miller that routine matters
such as lot divisions, etc. could be slated for hearings without Gommission
approval. Mike stated he was in agreement with this request but would like
to be authorized by the Commission to do so and would like "routine
matters'' defined. Consensus was to leave these items to the discretions of
the Planner and if there are any questions to call Chairperson Eastes.
X. HALLEY'I.AND CORPORATION - P.U.D. ��24
Fran Hagen and Michael Halley made a presentation on the revised P.U.D.
It was moved by Forster, seconded by DeSautels and carried unanimously to
approve the revised P.U.D. subject to the following points and/or conditions:
l. That a condition be added to the use permit stating
that the vegetation stands lying to the north and
east of the propc�sed development be retained as shown
on the general plan of the development;
2. Parking lot and driveway should be curbed to protect
the adjacent green areas from excessive erosion.
3. That the developer provide a catch basin and sump in
place of the proposed sodded swale;
4. That the developer allow a ten (10) foot drainage
easement along the east and south property lines
in order for the City to provide storm sewer facilities.
S. That the driveway area of the proposed development be
designated as a drainage and utility easement;
6. That the sanitary sewer provided to the site shall be
constructed of vitrified clay;
7. If driveway drainage and utility easements exist, a fire
hydrant easement should be provided around the hydrant;
8. If electrical and other delivery systems are placed
underground, it is recommended that they be placed within
a ten foot easement off of the public street right-of-way
and
9. That the restrictive covenants to be used in lieu of a
homeowners association be reviewed by the City Council.
Commissioner Forster will present the staff reports to the City Council at
the Public Heatings for P.U.D. ��24 and the re-zoning for Bertelson Bros. , Inc.
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Q�. Qctobe�-29, 1979 at 7:00 PM, Jim Barton of the Metropolitan Council
will conduct �. training/educational workshop on Comprehensive Planning.
This wi11 be the first in a series of workshops with the objective being:
1) . Knowledge of issues
2) . On-going training efforts relating to land-use planning.
Future topics: Capital Improvment Planning, P.U.D. 's, H.R.A. and how
they relate to the City of Golden Valley.
Councilmembers will be invited to attend these workshops.
XI. TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING POLICY - Robert R. Hoover Memo
The City Council has determined that it would be worthwhile to refer
to the Planning Commission for recommendation a proposed amendment to the
City's Tax-Exempt Financing Policy.
This topic will be a future PZanning Commission agenda discussion
item. The Council requests a report from the Planning Commission after
the first of the year.
XII. ACQUISITION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - Robert R. Hoover Memo
The Council feels it would be appropriate to have the Planning Commission
study the area for determination as to a future appropriate use. The Council
further requests that the Planning commission consider developing criteria for
evaluating potential land uses rather than specifying acceptable uses.
The Council requests this report be submitted to them by February 1,
1980.
Moved by Hughes, secqnded by Levy and carried unanimously to have a letter
of appreciation sent to Jeff Christensen with a copy sent to the City Manager
for Jeff's personal File.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT:
Meeting was adjourned at 9:40 PM.
Jacquie DeGroy, Recording Secretary
Sue Eastes, Chairperson