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MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY
PLANNING COMMISSION
July 25, 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 Polachek, Prazak, Singer, Thompson and
Tubman. Commissioner Leppik was not present at the beginning of the meeting.
Commissioner Forster was absent.
Also present were Mike Miller, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator, and
Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner.
I. Approval of Minutes - July 11, 1983
It was moved by Commissioner Prazak, seconded by Commissioner Singer and
carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the July 11, 1983 Planning
Commission meeting as recorded.
II. 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 referred Planning
Commissioners to copies of a letter from the proponent requesting that the
Planning Commission defer consideration of the proposed rezoning until the
August 22, 1983 Planning Commission meeting. The letter was distributed to
Planning Commissioners along with a staff recommendation for postponement of
this agenda item until the September 12, 1983 Planning Commission meeting.
Commissioner Leppik arrived at the meeting.
Chairman Thompson recognized Mr. A1 Stobbe, who was present to represent the �
proponent. Mr. Stobbe stated that the proponent desires a postponement until
after the August 1, 1983 date given by the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) for finalization of I-394 right of way requirements.
For the benefit of residents attending for the scheduled informal public
hearing, Chairman Thompson reviewed the staff recommendation for denial of the
rezoning request at this time and stated agreement with the requested post-
ponement as the best course of action. Chairman Thompson informed residents
that neighboring property owners will be renotified by mail when the rezoning
comes before the Planning Commission again.
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It was moved by Commissioner Singer, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and
carried unanimously to defer consideration of rezoning of 7700 Wayzata
Boulevard and to reset the informal public hearing on the proposed rezoning
for September 12, 1983.
III. Informal Public Hearing - PUD #41 Preliminary Design Plan
APPLICANT: Robert Sanko
LOCATION: 5615-5625 Olson Memorial Highway
REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan for
PUD #41, Valley Wood
Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and recognized the proponent,
Mr. Robert Sanko.
Commissioner Tubman asked the proponent whether he intends to sell both units
of the subject double bungalow. Mr. Sanko replied that he intends to sell one
unit and to continue to reside in the other unit himself.
Commissioner Leppik asked whether approval of the subject PUD would set a pre-
cedent for zero lot line division of other existing double bungalows.
Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator Mike Miller stated that approval of PUD
#36, Lakeview Terrace, which provided for zero lot line division of four
existing double bungalows located southeast of 23rd and Winnetka Avenues
North, already set a precedent for zero lot line division using the PUD pro-
cess. Mr. Miller stated that existing double bungalows proposed for zero lot
line division must meet specific criteria for division and that the PUD process
is the cleanest method available at this time for zero lot line division.
Commissioner Tubman asked about information given in the staff report that the
subject double bungalow was constructed in such a manner as to make it
suitable for division. Mr. Miller explained that the City Inspection
Department encourages construction of all new double bungalows in this manner.
Commissioner Prazak asked whether there are any significant costs to the City
in use of the PUD process for zero lot line division. Mr. Miller replied that
the proponent pays all costs associated with the process.
Chairman Thompson called on Mr. Sanko and asked whether he had any information
to add to the staff report and discussion. Mr. Sanko stated that he wished to
add only that he is in the process of constructing fencing which will almost
entirely surround the subject property when complete.
Commissioner Tubman asked how long there has been a tenant in the second unit,
considering the building permit was issued as recently as October 1981, and
whether Mr. Sanko wished to sell the second unit due to problems with renting.
Mr. Sanko replied that there has been a renter in the second unit since
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September 1982. Mr. Sanko stated that he has had no problems with the tenant
in the second unit but that in general he would find sale of the unit pre-
ferable to the caretaker role.
Chairman Thompson opened the informal public hearing for public input. There
was no one present who wished to speak on this agenda item, and Chairman
Thompson closed the informal public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Tubman, seconded by Commissioner Leppik and
carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary
Design Plan for PUD #41, Valley Wood, which proposes zero lot line division of
an existing double bungalow located at 5615-5625 Olson Memorial Highway, sub-
ject to submittal with the PUD General Plan of Development of joint owner
maintenance agreement and utility line easement documents for review and
approval by the City Attorney.
IV. Report on City Council Meeting - July 19, 1983
Commissioner Prazak provided the Planning Commission with a report on the
July 19, 1983 City Council meeting.
V. Report on HRA Meeting - July 12, 1983
Chairman Thompson provided the Planning Commission with a report on the July 12,
1983 meeting of the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA).
VI. Report on BZA Meeting - July 12, 1983
Commissioner Polachek provided the Planning Commission with a report on the
July 12, 1983 meeting of the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
VII. Update on Valley Square Redevelopment Project
Chairman Thompson provided the Planning Commission with a report on the
progress of the Valley Square Redevelopment Project.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
avid hompson, Chairman Margaret Leppik, ecretary