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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 13, 1979
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at 7:30 PM on Tuesday,
November 13, 1979 at the Ciyic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley,
Minnesota.
Due to the fact that a quorum was not present, the meeting was not called to
order until 8:05 PM when Commissioner Forster arrived, which then constituted
a quorum.
Those present were: Commissioners DeSautels, Eastes, Forster, Herje, Levy
and Sehlin. Also present was Mike Miller, Planning Coordinator.
Members absent: Edstrom, Hughes, Polachek, Specktor and Thompson.
I . APPROVAL OF MINUTES
It was moved by Sehlin, seconded by Levy and carried unanimous}y to approve
the Minutes of the October 22, 1979 Planning Commission Meeting with the
following addition:
"Member absent: Commissioner Hughes"
II . SET DATE FOR INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - P.U.D. #25 - Westview Development
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Sehlin and carried unanimously to set the
date for the informal public hearing on P.U.D. #25 for November 26, 1979•
The Commission aiso requested that a new drainage plan for the area be submit-
ted to them on or before November 26, 1979 for their review.
111 . PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW - "Boulevard Restaurant's Addition"
James Merila, Engineer; John Miller, Attorney representing Jim Jennings;
and Bruce Newton of the Brookings Deve?opment Company were there for the
presentation on the proposed plat and also to answer any questions of the
Commission.
After a lengthy discussion `involving the preliminary plat, its proposed
use, the application of the T.H. 12 Moratorium Ordinance in respect to this
piece of property and ,ets direct relationship and effect an th� north service
road of T.H. 12 it was moved, by Herje, seconded by Sehlin and carried by a
majority vote to recommend to the City Council denial of the proposed plat
for the following reasons:
1 . Further study is needed, and especially planning for a total
service road network for the north side of T.H. 12.
2. The proposal calls for a modification of streets, i .e. Laurel
Avenue, Florida - Avenue, etc.
3. Permanent buildings are proposed as a use.
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4. There is a likelihood that this plan will place a heavy traffic
burden in an atready congested area.
Commissioner Forster opposed to the aforementioned motion.
A name change of the plat was requested by Staff (to eliminate confusion
with the Boulevard Restaurant) . The proponents agreed to the request and
will advise the staff�gf a new name for the plat.
IV. REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT - T.H. 12 MORATORIUM AREA - "E1 Torito Restaurant"
It was moved by DeSautels, seconded by Sehlin and carried by a majority
vote to deny the building permit for the following reasons:
1 . Citing Ordin,�nce No 499, Section 17:01 , paragraph d
"Therefore, the authority resident in various boards and com-
missions of the City to approve applications, permits and so
forth for development in the Trunk Highway 12 Area shall not
be exercised during the limited term of this Ordinance; except
. that plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs inside exist-
ing structures within the area may be approved and the requisite
authority exercised for the same."
2. Further study is needed and especially planning for a total
service road network for the north side of T.H. 12.
3. The proposal calls for a modification of streets, i .e. Laurel
Avenue, Florida Avenue, etc.
4. Permanent buildings are proposed as a use.
5. There is a likelihood that this plan will place a heavy traffic
burden in an already congested area.
Commissioner Forste`r" opposed to the aforementioned motion.
It was further moved by Herje, seconded by Sehlin and carried unanimousty
to request of the City Council that they consider a total plan for a
service road network on the North side of T.H. 12 between T.H. 100 and
County Road 18.
V. REQUEST FOR CONCEPT APPROVAL - T.H. 12 MORATORIUM AREA - "Thrifty Scot Motel"
The proponent, Edwin J. Turnquist, stated that he was under the impression
that this portion of the T.H. 12 north service road (near Florida Avenue) had
been approved by the Minnesota Department of Transportation District 5 office
and would not be in conflict with the future upgrading of T.H. 12.
Due to the fact, that this request had been submitted in conjunction with
the Preliminary Plat of "Boulevard Restaurant's Addition" and in lieu of
the denial of this plat, the proponent, Mr. Turnquist, withdrew his request.
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VI . REQUEST FOR BUILDING PERMIT - T.H. 12 MORATORIUM AREA - Product Design
The proponent, Don Matheson, Vice-President of Product Design and Engineering,
Inc. , requested of the Commission a building permit to erect a forty foot
storage silo for plastic raw material .
Due to the fact that this silo is portable, it was moved by DeSautels, seconded
by Levy and carried unanimously to approve the issuance of the building permit
to Product Design with � special provision that they (Product Design) do their
best in making this silo esthetically pleasing. °
VII . REVIEW OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION
Dana Young, Administrative Assistant, gave a brief presentation on the Community
Development Block Grant project proposals for Year VI .
It was moved by Levy, seconded by Sehlin and carried unanimously to recommend to
the Council the approval of the Community Development Block Grant proposals for
Dutch Elm, Redevelopment Area Soufh of T.H. 55� the Housing Feasibility Study and
Scattered Site Land Preparation but do not recommend approval on the Calvary
Square Street Light Proposal . It was further recommended that this $57,500.00
grant money be used for low-moderate income housing rehabititation.
VIII . PRESENTATION OF DRAFT REPORT ON OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL
This item was briefly discussed but due to the fact that a quorum was not present
(Commissioner Nerje left at 11 :00 PM) it was agreed to table this item for further
discussion and recommendation until the Planning Commission meeting of November
26, 1979•
IX. BACKGROUND REPORT ON CITY POLICY RELATING TO TAX EXEMPT FINANCING
Due to the need for clarification and a detailed explanantion on Tax Exempt
Financing Programs, the Commission requested the staff to locate an expert in
this field to make a formal presentation on this topic at the November 26, 197g
Planning Commission meeting.
X. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORT ON PUBLIC FACILITIES COMPONENT OF COMPRfHENSIVE PLAN
This item was tabled until the November 26, 1g7g Planning Commission Meeting.
Jeff Sweet, City Manager; Mary Anderson, Councilmember and Alan Barnard, City's
HRA attorney, will be present at the November 26, 2979 Planning Commission
meeting to discuss the Golden Valley HRA role and the handling and defining of
P.U.D. 's, the P.U.D. Ordinance and how it relates to the Planning Commission.
Jody Sehlin will represent the Ptanning Commission at the December 3, 1979 City
Council Meeting.
Chairperson Eastes distributed a Comprehensive Planning booklet to those members
present.
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XI . ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 PM.
Sue Eastes, Chairperson Jacquie DeGroy, Recording Secretary