11-26-79 PC Minutes � ��
MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
November 26, 1979
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held at 7:30 PM on Monday,
November 26, 1979 at the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden
Valley, Minnesota.
Chairperson Eastes called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Those present
were: Commissioners DeSautels, Eastes, Forster, Hughes, Polachek and
Thompson. Also present was Mike Miller, Planning Coordinator.
Members absent: Commissioner Sehlin.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Forster, seconded by DeSautels and carried unanimously
to approve the Minutes of the November 13, 1979 Planning Commission
meeting.
Commissioners Edstrom, Herje and Levy arrived at 7:35 PM.
II. INFORMAL PUBLIC HEARING - P.U.D ��25 - WESTVIEW DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Due to severe soil conditions and drainage problems in the area to be
developed, the proponent, Jim Benson, appeared before the Commission to
request approval on the amended plan for P.U.D. �625.
Donald Sextra, owner of Trentwood Apartments (adjoining property) stated
he was in favor of the project now that the drainage problems appear to
have been resolved.
It was moved by Herje, seconded by Levy and carried unanimously to approve
the amended P.U.D. subject to all conditions contained in the motion to
approve the original P.U.D. ��25 with item �1�21 of the conditions to read as
follows:
"Consideration should be given to a textured wall surface
on fhe structure that would absorb sound adjacent to rhe
apartment complex and/or utilize the landscaped area to
reduce the noise to the south of the new structure (not
necessarily a noise abatement wall) ."
Commissioner Spector arrived at 7:50 PM.
III. TAX-EXEMPT FINANCING - PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION
In October the City Council requested that the Planning Commission review
and consider a proposed amendment to the City's Tax-Exempt Financing
Policy. The Commission felt that before they could respond to the Council`s
request that they needed clarification and detailed explanafiion on the
various types of tax-exempt financing programs.
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Richard Lincoln, David Fredrickson and Tim Long of Miller & Schroeder
Municipals, Inc. gave a detailed presentation on the three types of
tax-exempt financing:
1. Tax-exempt Financing for Housing Developments
2. Industrial Revenue Bond Financing
3. Tax Increment Financing
Chairperson Eastes requested the Commission members to report back at
the December 10, 1979 meeting with ideas, recommendations and suggestions
for setting a criteria on tax-exempt financing policies relative to the
Planning Commission, the Comprehensive Plan and re-zoning. At that time,
the Planning Commission will d�aft their response to the City Counci L
IV. PRESENTATION ON REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR P.U.D. 'S.
Alan Barnard, Assistant City Attorney, discussed with the Planning Com-
mission the handling and defining of P.U.D. 's, and also, extensively
covered the P.U.D. Ordinance and how it relates to the Planning Commission.
V. DISCUSSION OF THE ROLE OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND HRA
This item of discussion wa postponed �tntil the December 10, 1979 meeting
of the Planning Commission. Mary Anderson, Councilmember and Jeff Sweet,
City Manager will make the r presentation at that time.
VI. DISCUSSION OF DRAFT R PORT ON OPEN SPACE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL
The final draft of the rep rt on Open Space Recommendation to the City
Council will be made avail ble to the Planning Gommission at the December
10, 1979 meeting for their review and approval.
VII. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS ON THE PUBLIC FACILITIES COMPONENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
This item was tabled until the December 10, 1979 Planning Commission. At
that time there will be a ull discussion by the Commission reviewing the
subcommittee reports.
Meeting adjourned at 11: 15 PM.
Sue Eastes, Chairperson Jacquie DeGray, Recording Secretary