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Minutes of the Golden Valley
Planning Commission
March 23, 1981
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of
the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road , Golden Vall'ey, Minnesota. Chairperson
Eastes called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Those present were Co�nissioners: Eastes, Forster, Leppik, Moede, Polachek,
Singer and Thompson.
Also present were Miehael Miller, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, and
Joan Thompson, Secretary.
I . Approval of Minutes - March 9, 1981 .
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Polachek, to approve the minutes of the
March g, 1981 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried.
II . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 26-A.
APPLICANTc Calvary Community Services
LOCATION: Lot 2, Block 1 , Calvary Square Addition
(7600 Gotden Valley Road)
REQUEST: GeneraT Plan Approval (Phase II)
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Potachek, and carried unanimously, to
set the informal public hearing for General Plan Approval (Phase II) for
P.U.D. 26-A, for April 13> 1981 .
III . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - P.U.D. 30-A.
APPLICANT: Henry Hyatt, Technical Assistance Corporation for Housing
LOCATION: Mendetssohn and Hillsboro Avenue
REQUEST: Concept Approval for Section 8 Housing Project
Mr. Henry Hyatt, representing Technical Assistance Corporation for Housing,
presented the proposed project.
Comrnissioner Moede questioned Mr. Hyatt's participation in this project stating
that she has investigated and revealed inconsistencies i'n his proposal with
regard to who the developer will be.
It was moved by Moede, seeonded by Thompson, to postpone setting of the public
hearing date until proper documentation has been received. Upon vote being taken,
the following voted yes: Thompson, Moede, and Polachek. And the following voted
no: Forster, Singer, Leppik and Eastes. Motion did not carry.
It was then moved by Thompson, seconded by Forster, and carried to set the
Informal Public Hearing date for May }1 , 1981 , continge�t upon receipt of proper
documentation regarding this project, prior to the public hearing. Commissioner
Moede voted No.
Mr. Don Jacobson, ofi Bor-son Construction spoke to clarify credibility with regard
to th i s proj ect.
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IV. Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Freliminary Plat
APPLICANT: Harry W. Hamman
LOCATION: 6001 Gtenwood Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Moede, and carried unanimously to set
the Informal Public Hearing date for Approval of Preliminary Plat for
May 11 , 1981 .
U. Informat Public Hearing - Rezoning
APPLICANT: Vanman Construction Company
LOCATION: 9201 Plyrm�uth Avenue
REQUEST: Change Zoning from M-1 , Multi-Dwelling to lndustrial
The staff report was given by Mike Miller. Staff recommended approval of the
rezoning request.
Mr. Richard Vanman, the proponent, presented his proposal for the use of the
property at 9201 P1ymouth Avenue.
The Informal Public Hearing was then opened to the public.
Mr. Keith Hanson, 1301 Independence, questioned use of the property.
Mr. John Day, 4625 Drew Avenue North, expressed his concerns regarding financing
for the area.
There being no further questions, the informal public hearing was closed to
the pubtic.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Polachek, and carried unanimously to
approve the rezoning request at 9201 Plymouth Avenue from M-1 , Mu1ti-Dwelling
to Industrial .
VI . Annual Election of Planning Commission Officers.
Commissioner Moede nominated Commissioner Thompson as Chairman. Commissioner
Forster was nominated as Vice Chairman by Commissioner Moede, and Commissioner
Thompson nominated Commissioner Maede as Secretary.
It was moved by Thompson, seconded by Polachek, and carried unanimously to
approve the officers as nominated.
At this time Commissioner Eastes yielded the Chair to Commissioner Thompson and
the meeting proceeded.
VI1 . Final Corrections to the Comprehen�ive Plan and Recommendation to the
City Council .
Chairman Thompson suggested that the Planning Commission take some additional
time to review the Comprehensive Plan, especiaTly with respect to certain
issues of concern to the City Council and of issues raised by other interested
parties.
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Chairman Thompson requested two subcommittees be appointed as follows:
Housing Subcommittee:
Chair: Mona Moede
Herb Polachek
Peggy Leppik
Transportation Subcommittee:
Chair: Wm. Forster
Don Singer
Sue Eastes
The Chairman requestgd each Subcommittee to report back to the Commission on
April 13. Commissioi�er Eastes also suggested that the Land Use Etement be
taken up at that tim�.
VIII . Final Review �nd Recommendations of Revisions to the P.U.D. Ordinance.
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It was rr�ved by Pola�hek, seconded by Singer and carried unanimously to
approve the P.U.D. 0�-dinance and that it be sent to the City Councit for approval .
IX. Human Rights Co�nmission Regarding: 1 . Management Plan for Catvary
'� Square Apartments;
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I Site Housing
Mr. Jay Pearson and 'Jaye Krantz of the Human Rights Commission were present to
answer questions. '
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It was moved by Moed�, seconded by Polachek, and carried unanimously, to
approve the Manageme�t Plan for Calvary Square Apartments as amended to make
reference in the ptan regarding regulatory clarification .and documentat'ror�.
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tt was moved by Leppl'Iik and seconded by Thompson, and carried unanimously to
recommend approval o��f fihe Management Plan for Scattered Site Housing as
amended to omit the �isentence "and not second rate citizens" from the first
paragraph of Section', Il of the Management Ptan.
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Jaye Krantz requeste��l a copy of the Planning Commission minutes to reflect the
change and a letter ';�f confirmation to Mr. Hobbs regarding the same.
X. Report on CitY Clouncit Meetin� March 17, 1981 .
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Bill Forster represelnted -the Planning Commission at the Council meeting and
briefed the commissilon regarding the meeting. Mike MiTler is to prepare an
updated attendance list for Planning Commission members to :represent Planning
Commission at Gity ouneil meetings. Dave Thompson is to attend the April 7
meeting, Herb Polachek wi11 attend the May 5 meeting and Bi11 Forster wi11
attend the May 19 me'eting as the Planning Commission Representatives.
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XI . Report on HRA Meeting - March 10, 1981 .
Dave Thompson gave a report on the HRA meeting.
Xlt . Valley Square Update.
Final presentation of Galpin-Poppleton report is to be given on Apri1 2, 19g1 .
All Planning Commission members are requested to attend this meeting at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Chambers, C+vic Center.
X111 . Residential Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Commission was asked to review the Residential and Multi-Dwelling
Zoning Ordinance revision for the next meeting.
XIV. Section 400. 15. Bui }ding Code.
This item was deferred until the next meeting.
XVI . Communication from General Mills regarding Com�rehensive Ptan.
Mike Miller in�formed the Planning Commission of a letter from Stan Tabor, Vice
President for Real Estate of General Mills, lnc. regarding the Comprehensive
Ptan.
It was noted that the Planning Commission members express their appreciation
to Sue Eastes for her service as Chairperson.
Meeting adjourned at 9�50 .m.
Respectfully submitted,
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David Thompson, Chairman Mona Moede, Secretary