12-14-81 PC Minutes �4
Minutes of the Golden Valley
Planning Commission
December 14, 1981
A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in tMe Council Chambers
of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden ValTey, MN. Chairman
Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Those present were Commissioners: Forster, Polachek, Singer and Thompson.
Commissioner Eastes was absent. Commissioners Leppik and Moede were not
present at the beginning of the meeting.
Also present were Mike Miller, Director of Planning and Redevelopment, and
Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner.
I . Approval of Minutes - November g, 1981 :
1t was moved by Commissioner Singer, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and carried
unanimously to approve the minutes of the November 9, 198T Planning Commission
meeting as recorded.
II . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat:
APPLICANT: Taco Be11 , Westmont, Illinois
LOCATION: 2480 Winnetka Avenue
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "Teacher Addition"
Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommendation
that the Planning Commission set a January 11 , 1982 hearing date.
It was moved by Commissioner Forster, seconded by Commissioner Singer and carried
unanimously to set January 11 , 1981 as the date for an informal public hearing
on the request received from Taco Bell for preliminary plat approval of "Teacher
Addition".
Commissioners Leppik and Moede arrived at the meeting.
III . Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit:
APPLICANT: Reinertson � Associates, Inc.
LOCATION: 5800 Duluth Street
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit allowing a
4-Story building in a B & P 0 Zone District
Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommendation
that the Planning Commission set a December 28, 1981 hearing date. Commissioners
discussed the probability of having a quorum present for a meeting on December 28,
1981 • Commissioners Forster, Leppik and Moede will not be available on that date,
but Commissioners Polachek, Singer and Thompson verified that they would be present
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Chairman Thompson suggested that the Planning Commissian proceed on the assumption
that Commissioner Eastes will be present and that there will be a quorum for the
meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Polachek, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and carried
unanimous}y to set December 28, 1981 as the date for an informal public hearing
on the request received from Reinertson and Associates for a conditional use permit
to allow construction of an office building over three stories in height in the
Business and Professional Offices Zoning District.
The proponent, Mr. Mark Reinertson, requested permission from the Planning Commission
Chai•rman to clarify his request. Chairman Thompson recognized Mr. Reinertson,
and Mr. Reinertson explained that he is requesting a conditional use permit for a
five story building rather than a four story building since he has adequate
parking for an additional story under revised parking requirements. Planning and
Redevelopment Director Mike Miller informed Mr. Reinertson that he would need a
letter and plans detaiiing the change in his application.
IV. Set date for Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit:
APPLICANT: Executive Leasing Corpora:tion
LOCATION: 6980 Wayzata Boulevard
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
gasoline service station in an Industrial Zone District
Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommendation
that the Planning Commission set a hearing date of December 28, 1981 .
It was moved by Coinmissioner Singer, seconded by Commissianer Polachek and carried
unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of December 28, t98T for con-
sideration of an application from Executive Leasing Corporation for a conditional
use permit-to operate a gasoline service station at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard in
the Industrial Zoning District.
Commissioner Moede informed the Commission that the attendant at the Shell Station
at 7000 Wayzata Boulevard has been handing out Skelly credit card applications in
anticipation of the closing of the Shell Station and opening of the proposed
Skelly Station at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard, the subject of this conditional use
permit request. Commissioner Moede questioned the apparent assumption on the part
of the proponent that the conditional use permit would be approved. Mr. Leo Martin,
Executive �easing Corporation, present to represent the proponent, explained that
applications were handed out based on the possibility of obtaining permission for
the proposed new Skelly Station_ to replace the Shel1 Station, which will close when
Shell moves out of the state of Minnesota as of December 31 , 1981 . Mr. Martin
stated that there was no intent to give the impression that f xecutive Leasing felt
assured of approval .
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V. Set date for lnformal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit:
APPLICANT: Executive Leasing Corporation
LOCATION: 6980 Wayzata Boulevard
REQUEST: Approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate a
"U-Haul" truck and trailer rental service.
Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommendation
for a December 28, 1981 hearing date.
Commissioner Leppik requested an explanation of the three related conditional
use permit requests for the two locations at 6980 and 7000 Wayzata Boulevard.
Mr. Leo Martin, Executive Leasing Corporation, explained the proposed operations
at the two locations .
Commissioner Leppik requested that the hearing date for this item be set for
January 11 , 1982 when she would he present and able to participate. Commissioner
Moede suggested that with Shell moving out of the state December 31 , 1981 , the
Planning Commission should try to take action before the end of the year in order
to accommodate the businesses proposed for both of the two locations. Chairman
Thompson pointed out that this conditional use permit request is related to the
previous agenda item for wP�ich the Planning Commission already set a December 28,
1981 hearing date.
It was moved by Commissioner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and carried
unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of December 28, 1g81 to consider
approval of a conditional use permit for operation of a "U-Haul" truck and trailer
rental service at 6980 Wayzata Boulevard.
VI . Set date for Informal Public Hearing - Conditional Use Permit:
APPLICANT: Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Company
LOCATION: 7000 Wayzata Boulevard
REQUEST: Use permit to operate a car rental business and
auto dieseJ service stalls for Jim Lupient
Oldsmobile Company
Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item, and Planning and Redevelopment
Director Mike MiTler offered an explanation of the proposal .
Pt was moved by Commissioner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried
unanimously to set an infarmal public hearing date of December 28, 1981 for
consideration of a conditional use permit application received from Jim Lupient
Oldsmobile Company to operate a car rental business and auto diesel service stalls
at 7000 Wayzata Boulevard.
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Commissioner Moede expressed a desire to make a statement considering the fact
that she will be absent at the time oft�i��.hearing and stated that she hoped the
Planning Commission would be able to act favorably on the request from
Jim Lupient Oldsmobile Company.
V11 . Request for Waiver of Platting Ordinance:
APPLICANT: Kenneth and Patricia McGowan � Daniel and
Colleen Dooley
LOCATION: 8815 Elgin Place
REQUEST: Permission to rearrange two residential lots by adjusting
a common lot line without being required to replat.
Chairman �hompson introduced this agenda item and called on the proponents .
Mr. Patrick Neaton, Attorney representing the proponents , explained the exchange
of properties proposed in the request for a waiver of the platting ordinance.
Also present were the proponents Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dooley and Mr. Kenneth McGowan.
Commissioner Moede requested an explanation of the two conditions of approval
recommended inth�=staff report. Planning and Redevelopment Director Mike Miller
explained the recommended conditions.
Commissioner Moede asked whether either of the two storage sheds to be relocated
on the property have permanent cement founda�ions. Mr. DooJey and Mr. McGowan
both replied that their storage sheds do not have cement foundations .
It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Singer and carried
unanimously to recommend City Couneil approval of the request for a waiver of the
platt+ng ordinance to aJ )ow adjustment of the lot line between 8815 Elgin Place
and 8825 Elgin Place as proposed by Daniel and Colleen Dooley and Kenneth and
Patricia McGowan conditional on the following:
1 . Removal of that portion of the�.paol apron within the 6 foot utility and
drainage easement at aay time directed by either the City Enc�ineering
Department or the City lnspection Department.
2. Relocation of the two metal sheds to the two respective yards outside of
the 6 foot utility and drainage easement along the rear property lines.
Chairman Thompson explained to the proponents the conditions in the Planning
Commission recommendation for approval .
V111 . Report on BZA Meeting - November 10, 1981 :
Commissioner Forster provided a report on the November Board of Zoning Appeals
(BZA) meeting and reported that the major item on the agenda was a proposed
addition to Christ Unity Church, for which the Church has worked out parking
arrangements.
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IX. Report on HRA Meeting - November 10, 1981 :
Commissioner Polachek provided a report on the November HRA meeting, including
financial figures presented on the Calvary senior citizen housing project, an
update on completion of the development agreement for the South Wirth condominium
Project, and an update on Ewald property purchase negotiations.
X. Report on City Council Meeting - November 17, 1981 :
Commissioner Eastes, who represented the Planning Commission at the November 17,
1981 City Council meeting, was not present. Therefore, Chairman Thompson deferred
the report on the Council meeting until the next Planning Commission meeting.
XI . Report on City Council Communications Subcommittee Meeting with Planning
Commission - November 20, 19 1 :
Chairman Thompson and Commissioner Leppik provided a report on the November 20,
1981 City Council Communications Subcommittee meeting.
Chairman Thompson reported that he argued against a Planning Commission role in
a traffic and safety study of Pennsylvania Avenue South, based on the fact that
the question does not involve a large enough portion of the City to constitute
a planning issue and based on the fact that the City Council has handled similar
situations by addition of stop signs without Planning Corrrnission involvement.
Commissioner teppik reported on traf,fic control measures recommended by a separate
residents committee in which she participated.
Chairman Thompson reported that City Council Member Mary Anderson is drafting for
City Council review a more specific charge to the Planning Commission on the
Housing Policy.
Xtl . Report on Planning and Zoning Institute:
Chairman Thompson gave a report on the Seventh Annual Planning and Zoning Institute
held in early December at the Radisson South Hotel . Chairman Thompson served on
the American Planning Association (APA) Educational Subcommittee which assisted
in planning the Institute and also served as faculty for the Institute, leading
a workshop on the role of the Planning Commissioner.
VIII . Update on the Valley Square Commission:
Chairman Thompson, as Chairman of the Valley Square Commission, provided the
Planning Commission with a report on recent decis'ions made by the Valley Square
Commission concerning upgrading of Highway 55 and realignment of Golden Valley
Road.
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XIU. Report on Tax Exempt Finance Committee:
Chairman Thompson, as a member of the Tax Exempt Finance Committee, gave a report
on the last meeting of the Committee held December 2, 1981 . Chairman Thompson
reported that the Committee deferred for additional information a request from
H and I Enterprises for tax exempt financing and recommended approval of tax exempt
financing for expansion of General Sheet Metal Corporation.
XV. Discussion of Proposed City Council Projects for 1982-83 Term:
CMairman Thompson requested Commission input into response to a memorandum
soliciting suggestions for City Council priorities and projects for 19$2 and 1983•
Planning Commissioners suggested the following items for inclusion in the listings
of priorities and projects:
l . Study of the use of tax increment and tax exempt financing.
2. Preparation of informational handouts and/or newsletter articles outlining
procedure for resident requests of traffic control signs .
3. Initiation of a quarterly City wide informational mailing.
4. Hiring of a consultant to study the City park and recreation system for
future uses.
5• Continued pursuit of the Valley Square Redevelopment Project.
6. Exploration of joint City and School District use of Olson School for
community center purposes.
7. Organization of a City fire department independent of the City Public Safety
Department.
8. Continued support of the use of Light Rail Transit (LRT) through the City of
Golden Valley.
9. lnventory of the City housing stock.
Commissioner Leppik requested a substitute to cover the December 15, 1981 HRA
meeting which she will be unable to attend. Commissioner Singer agreed to take
her place at the meeting.
It was moved by Commissioner Moede, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and carried
unanimously to record Planning Commission appreciation of staff support during 19$1 .
Chairman Thompson added recognition of faithful attendance of Planning Commissioners
during the year.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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David Thompson, Chairm