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06-27-83 PC Minutes � � � MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION June 27, 1983 A regular meeting of the Planning Commission was held in the Council Chambers of the Civic Center, 7800 Golden Valley Road, Golden Valley, Minnesota. Chairman Thompson called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Those present were Commissioners Forster, Leppik, Polachek, Prazak, Thompson and Tubman. Commissioner Singer was not present at the beginning of the meeting. Also present were A1da Peikert, Assistant Planner, and Glen Olson, Director of Public Safety. I. Ap proval of Minutes - June 13, 1983 Chairman Thompson pointed out two corrections to be made to the June 13, 1983 Planning Commission minutes. The minutes should be corrected to read that Vice Chairman Polachek called the meeting to order, and the minutes should be � signed by Vice Chairman Polachek. It was moved by Commissioner Polachek, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried unanimously to approve the June 13, 1983 Planning Commission minutes as corrected. II, Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Plat APPLICANT: Courey, Schwinn, Kodadek and McRoberts, P.A. " LOCATION: 206 Sunnyridge Lane REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Plat of "Tolg Addition° Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommen- dation of a July 11, 1983 informal public hearing date. Mr. John Waldron was present to represent the proponent, Courey, Schwinn, Kodadek and McRoberts, P.A. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Prazak and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of July 11, 1983 for consideration of the preliminary plat of "Tolg Addition". III. Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - PUD Preliminary Design Plat APPLICANT: Coto Corporation LOCATION: 812 Lilac Drive North • REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan for PUD #42, North Lilac Drive Addition 22� Planning Commission Minutes - June 27, 1983 -2- Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommen- dation of a July 11, 1983 informal public hearing date. Mr. Kaye Westerlund, The Builders Studio, Inc. , was present to represent the proponent, Coto Corporation. It was moved by Commissioner Tubman, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and carried unanimously to set an informa} public hearing date of July 11, 1983 for consideration of the Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #42, North Lilac Drive Addition. Commissioner Singer arrived at the meeting. IV. Reset Date for Informal Public Hearing - Rezoning APPLICANT: International Development, Inc. LOCATION: 7700 Wayzata Boulevard REQUEST: Change Zoning from Residential to Business and Professional Offices Zoning District Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and noted the staff recommen- dation of a July 11, 1983 informal public hearing date. � Commissioner Leppik questioned staff on the advisability of setting three informal public hearings for the same meeting. Assistant Planner Alda Peikert reported that representatives of the proponent on this item had not yet sub- mitted to staff revised application materials. It was moved by Commissioner Leppik, seconded by Commissioner Prazak and carried unanimously to defer action to reset an informal public hearing date for consideration of rezoning of 7700 Wayzata Boulevard until the proponent has submitted to staff both documentation of efforts to coordinate with the Minnesota Department of Transportation on right of way acquisition for the I-394 Project and a site plan revised accordingly. Ms. Peikert noted that staff received on June 24, 1983 a petition from neigh- boring property owners opposed to the proposed rezoning and that staff would inform the proponent of receipt of the petition. V. Consideration of Proposed Amendment to Commercial Zoning District Section of Zoning Ordinance Provision for Massage Parlors, Saunas, etc. Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and recognized Director of Public Safety Glen Olson who was present to explain the proposed Sauna Ordinance and answer questions. Mr. Olson provided the Planning Commission � with an explanation of the background and purpose of the Sauna Ordinance. 22] Planning Commission Minutes - June 27, 1983 -3- Commissioner Leppik pointed out the date of August 1, 1982 contained in Section 867:00 of the proposed Sauna Ordinance as a deadline for issuance of new licenses under the Sauna Ordinance. Mr. Olson explained that the date had been used in early drafts of the Ordinance and should be revised. Mr. Olson indicated that he would bring to the attention of the Office of the City Attorney the need for revision of the date in question along with other revi- sions including correction of references to the Poiice and Fire Departments to read Public Safety Department. Commissioner Tubman questioned two provisions of the Sauna Ordinance in terms of whether they would withstand court tests. First, the exception in Section 867:90 of health and sports facilities from requirements of the Ordinance creates a disparity between fees charged for sports and health facilities and fees charged for facilities subject to the Sauna Ordinance. Secondly, Commissioner Tubman suggested that Section 867:70 concerning causes for revo- cation, suspension or nonrenewal of licenses should be redrafted to clarify that certain behaviors on the part of owners, managers or employees are rele- vant only if they occur on the premises of the licensed establishment. It was suggested that the Office of the City Attorney be requested to review these two sections of the Sauna Ordinance from the viewpoint of possible court challenge and that rationale for resulting provisions of the sections be established. Mr. Olson indicated that he would bring Planning Commission reservations concerning these two sections to the attention of the Office of the City Attorney. It was moved by Commissioner Forster and seconded by Commissioner Polachek to recommend that the City Council approve the amendment to the Zoning Code drafted by the City Attorney providing for massage parlors, saunas and similar uses as permitted uses in the Commercial Zoning District Section of the Zoning Code conditional upon concurrent passage of the proposed Sauna Ordinance pro- viding for licensing of such establishments. The motion included the recom- mendation that the Office of the City Attorney make corrections including revision of the date in Seetion 867:00 of the Ordinance and that the Office of the City Attorney review Section 867:90 excepting health and sports facilities and Section 867:70 listing grounds for revocation and report to the City Council prior to City Council consideration of the Sauna Ordinance. The motion was passed unanimously. VI. Report on National APA Conference Sessions on Accessory Housing Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and called on Commissioners Leppik and Tubman to report on National APA Conference sessions on accessory housing. Commissioner Leppik reported that she attended a National APA Conference session which concentrated on means of implementing an accessory housing ordi- nance once a community decides that it wants to institute such an ordinance. Commissioner Leppik noted that the City of Golden Valley has not yet reached the point of decision on whether to institute an accessory housing ordinance ��� Planning Commission Minutes - June 27, 1983 -4- and suggested that the information received at the Conference session would be helpful if and when the City does reach the point of wishing to adopt such an ordinance. Commissioner Tubman reported that she attended an APA Conference session which provided an overview of what is happening across the country in ac�essory housing. Commissioner Tubman shared with Planning Co.�missioners the following points covered in this session: 1. It is desirable that a community adopt an ordinance provision dealing specifically with accessory housing. 2. Licensing is recommended over the Condi.tiAnal Use Permit alter- native as the preferable procedure fo� dealing with accessory apartments. License fees may cover the costs of providing regular inspection. 3. Without a prior survey to determine community need and tolerance for accessory housing, an ordinance may not withstand a court test. Chairman Thompson advised Planning Commissioners that he was requested by City Council member Mary Anderson to ask for two Planning Commissioners to serve on a subcommittee to be made up of two City Council members, two Planning Commission members and two League of Women Voters members to provide input into the League of Women Voters survey on accessory housing. Commissioner Leppik explained to the Planning Commission the survey contemplated by the League of Women Voters. The purpose of the League study will be broader than. the City's purpose, but City ojectives may be incorporated into the League study. The purpose of the subcommittee will be to define objectives so that each organization will be able to obtain what it needs and wants from the sur- vey. Commissioner Leppik reported that both she and Commissioner Tubman are working on the League of Women Voters Housing Committee and would not be appropriate candidates for the subcommittee. Commissioners Forster and Prazak volunteered to serve on the subcommittee. VII. Report on City Council Meetings - June 7 and 21, 1983 Chairman Thompson provided the Planning Commission with a report on the June 7, 1983 City Council meeting, and Commissioner Forster provided the Planning Commission with a report on the June 21, 1983 City Council meeting. VIII. Report on HRA Meeting - June 13, 1983 Assistant Planner Alda Peikert provided the Planning Commission with a report on the June 13, 1983 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). �2� Planning Commission Minutes - June 27, 1983 -5- IX. Report on BZA Meeting - June 14, 1983 Commissioner Polachek provided the Planning Commission with a report on the June 14, 1983 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). X. Update on Valley Square Redevelopment Project Chairman Thompson provided the Planning Commission with a report on the progress of the Valley Square Redevelopment Project. XI. Report on Meetings of the Citizen Advisory Committee on the 1983 Jobs Bill Appropriation Commissioner Prazak, who served on the Citizen Advisory Committee established to make a recommendation to the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners on use of the additional appropriation available under the 1983 Jobs Bill , provided the Planning Commission with a report on meetings of the Committee. Commissioner Prazak reported that the Committee met on three occasions to review proposals amounting to $7 million for the $1 million in funds. The recommendation prepared for the County Board placed heavy emphasis on projects likely to result in permanent jobs and on projects with no alternative sources of funds. XII. Information Letter on Sale of Olson School Assistant Planner Alda Peikert distributed to Planning Commissioners for their information a letter including background information prepared by the City Manager in response to Robbinsdale Independent School District notification of intent to sell the Olson Elementary School property. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. Respectfully submitted, David Thompson, Chairman Margaret Leppik, Secretary