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12-12-83 PC Minutes ��� MINUTES OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION December 12, 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, Polachek, Prazak, Singer, and Thompson. Commissioners Leppik and Tubman were absent. Also present were Mike Miller, Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator, and Alda Peikert, Assistant Planner. I . A�proval of Minutes - December 1, 1983 It was moved by Commissioner Prazak, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 1, 1983 Planning Commission meeting as recorded. II. Set Date for Informal Public Hearing - Amendment of PUD #30-B, Medley Park Townhouses APPLICANT: Bor-Son Investment Properties LOCATION: 2345-2385 and 2412-2462 Mendelssohn Lane REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan of Amendment to PUD #30-B, Medley Park Townhouses Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item. Ms. Denise Davis was present to represent the proponent. It was moved by Commissioner Singer, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and carried unanimously to set an informal public hearing date of January 9, 1984 for consideration of the Preliminary Design Plan for an amendment to PUD #30-B, Medley Park Townhouses, to allow replacement of a tot lot with a gazebo. III. Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #43, Schnecks Firehouse Addition Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and recognized the proponent, Mr. Ronald J. Schneck. Mr. Schneck stated that most elements of the proposal are covered in the staff report. He added the information that duplex exterior finish will be rough cedar and that unit prices will be approximately $80,000. Mr. Schneck concluded that he feels the proposed units will blend in well with the surrounding neighborhood. Commissioner Singer commented that the long lot configuration for lots f ronting on the Highway 100 f rontage road, Lilac Drive, seemed to be the only ?�7 Planning Commission Meeting - December 12, 1983 -2- possible arrangement on the property, and Mr. Schneck agreed that it was una- voidable. Commissioner Singer added that the subject corner needs develop- ment. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Thompson, Mr. Schneck confirmed that he is aware of the conditions of approval recommended in the staff report and that he is in agreement with the recommended conditions. 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. Commissioners Prazak and Forster spoke in support of the proposal . Commissioner Prazak commented that the proposed Preliminary Design Plan seems a reasonable plan for development of the property, and Commissioner Forster commented that the proposal is compatible with the existing and proposed doubles directly across Lindsay Street from the subject property. It was moved by Commissioner Forster, seconded by Commissioner Polachek and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for PUD #43, Schneck's Firehouse Addition, subject to the following conditions: . 1. Submittal with the General Plan of Development of a Landscape Plan which meets minimum requirements of the City Landscape Standards and the approval of the Building Board of Review. 2. Submittal with the General Plan of Development of homeowner agreements for joint maintenance of building exteriors. 3. Developer responsibility for installation of utility service connections to each unit from points of intersection with main lines in the street. 4. No closing of Lindsay Street to accommodate installation of utility service connections. 5. Payment of $6,000 in park dedication fees in compliance with Section 440:80 (2) of the City Subdivision Regulations. IV. Informal Public Hearing - Amendment of Management Plan for PUD #8, over Hi APPLICANT: Dover Hill Apartments LOCATION: 2400 Rhode Island Avenue North REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan for Amendment to PUD #8, Dover Hill Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and recognized Ms, Robin Nelson, current Manager of the Dover Hill Apartment Complex, and Ms. Linda Ward, pre- e��� Planning Commission Meeting - December 12, 1983 _3_ vious Manager for five years who worked on proposed amendments to the Dover Hill Management Plan. Ms. Ward provided the Planning Commission with a review of proposed changes. Ms. Ward stated that there are a total of 24 changes to the Plan related to the following three areas: 1. Removal of the stipulation that the manager be a "resident" manager. 2. Elimination of the requirement that the Social Services Director be a social worker. 3. Expansion of explanation of management handling of emergencies. In response to an inquiry from Chairman Thompson, Mr. Gene Sylvestre, con- sultant to the Golden Valley Human Rights Commission, confirmed that the pro- posed amendments are in conformance with changes desired by the Human Rights Commission. 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. Commissioner Singer noted the endorsement of the Human Rights Commission which is closer to the issue and stated that he has no objection to the proposed amendments considering Human Rights Commission agreement. It was moved by Commissioner Polachek, seconded by Commissioner Singer and carried unanimously to recom�nend City Council approval of the Preliminary Design Plan for an amendment to PUD #8, Dover Hill , whieh proposes amendments to the Dover Hill Management Plan as approved by the City of Golden Valley Human Righs Commission. V. Informal Public Hearing - Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #45, o den a ey eaTth Center APPLICANT: Golden Valley Health Center LOCATION: 4101 Golden Valley Road REQUEST: Approval of Preliminary Design Plan for PUD #45, Golden Valley Health Center Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item and recognized Mr. Jay Eckersley, Executive Vice President, Golden Valley Health Center. Mr. Eckersley intro- duced the following people also present to represent the proponent and answer questions: Mr. Dick Nowlin, Attorney with Larkin, Hoffman, Daly and Lindgren Mr. John Shardlow, Howard Dahlgren Associates Mr. Bill Clifford, Member of the Governing Board of Golden Valley Health Center and Trustee ?79 Planning Commission Meeting - December 12, 1983 -4- Mr. Bill Schoenbohm, Executive Director, Courage Center Mr. George Rafferty, Architect for Courage Center Mr. Jim Beaton, Courage Center Mr. Eckersley stated that he wished to make two points concerning the Golden Valiey Health Center PUD proposal : 1. Golden Valley Health Center �ast move forward with subdivision proposed in the PUD in order to fulfill a chosen mission in behavioral medicine and rehabilitation. It is a financial necessity that Golden Valley Health Center enter into a pro- posed partnership with Comprehensive Health Care, Newport Beach, California. Comprehensive Health Care offers needed planning, marketing research and behavioral medicine skills and will have one half undivided interest in the medical facility. The pro- posed land subdivision is required in order to achieve the pro- posed partnership. 2. There is no new construction planned at this time as part of the PUD proposal . The PUD proposes continued use of existing medical facilities. Mr. Eckersley explained that since he took over as administrator of Golden Valley Health Center in February 1983, the focus has been on behavioral medi- cine. Golden Valley Health Center discontinued its acute care service, which was not a strength, including financially. New areas of service include che- mical dependency and both adult and child mental health. Golden Valley Health Center entered into joint agreements with Comprehensive Health Care in October 1983 and in partnership with Comprehensive Health Care will offer a continuum of services both in terms of age span of patients and in terms of outpatient and ambulatory patient services through provision of secure areas. According to Mr. Eckersley, Golden Valley Health Center has included other partners in preparation for its focus on behavioral medicine. Golden Valley Health Center has entered into agreements with North Memorial Medical Center for provision of acute care and emergency services required for its behavioral medicine patients. Golden Valley Health Center and Courage Center have created a Joint Board Task Force to increase joint services and program planning. Golden Valley Health Center and the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology and Psychiatry are undertaking strategic planning to support one another. Mr. Eckersley concluded that it is necessary from management, marketing and finan- cial perspectives to move forward with these various partners and with the necessary land subdivision. Mr. John Shardlow, Senior Planner with Howard Dahlgren Associates, provided an explanation of the proposal using graphics. Mr. Shardlow pointed out parcels proposed for conveyance to the Minneapolis Clinic and to Courage Center, area proposed for joint ownership with Comprehensive Health Care, and two outlots reserved in Health Central ownership for possible future development under a PUD amendment. Mr. Shardlow stated that there is an exercise course on Outlot ��� Planning Commission Meeting - December 12, 1983 -5- A and that Golden Valley Health Center makes use of all open space in conjunc- tion with the medical facility. Mr. Shardlow stated that any future develop- ment would retain the open space required to preserve the environment � necessary for the facility. In response to a question from Commissioner Forster, Mr. Shardlow explained relocation of the existing road located on property proposed for transfer to Courage Center. Mr. Shardlow noted that the private street system preferred by both Golden Valley Health Center and the City will be maintained through use of the PtlD process. Mr. Shardlow explained that the road will be owned by the joint venture and that access easements will be granted for parcels in other ownership. Commissioner Prazak noted that the proposal involves transfer of the facility f rom a nonprofit to a taxable status and asked the amount of taxes to be generated. Planning and Revelopment Coordinator Mike Miller replied that the tax amount is undetermined at this time. Mr. Miller added that more important than taxes in terms of benefit to the community will be the new PUD status preserving open space and placing the property under PUD control in the event of future development. Chairman Thompson noted for the record the letter of approval received from the Sweeney Lake Association. Commissioner Prazak observed that the proposed PUD plan appears to meet the needs of all parties while at the same time retaining the essential character of the land involved. Chairman Thompson opened the informal public hearing for public input. Mr. Bill Schoenbohm, Executive Director, Courage Center, stated that Courage Center has been working closely with Golden Valley Health Center and is very excited about developments resulting from teaming up with Comprehensive Health Care. Mr. Schoenbohm stated that Courage Center heartily endorses the pro- posed PUD. Chairman Thompson closed the informal public hearing. It was moved by Commissioner Prazak, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried unanimously to recommend City Council approval of the Preliminary Design Plan of PUD #45, Golden Valley Health Center. VI. Report on City Council Meeting - December 6, 1983 Chairman Thompson provided the Planning Commission with a report on the December 6, 1983 City Council meeting. VII. Rescheduling or Cancellation of December 26, 1983 Meeting )�l Planning Commission Meeting - December 12, 1983 -6- Chairman Thompson introduced this agenda item, noting that the second meeting in December would fall on December 26, 1983, which is a holiday. Chairman Thompson asked staff whether there are pending agenda items requiring a second meeting in December. Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator Mike Miller stated that there is no need for a second December meeting and recor�nended that the Planning Commission cancel the meeting as has been done in the past. It was moved by Commissioner Polachek, seconded by Commissioner Forster and carried unanimously to cancel the December 26, 1983 Planning Commission meeting. VIII. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments Planning and Redevelopment Coordinator Mike Miller distributed and explained proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments providing for addition of a Class III Restaurant category for stand up bars and restaurants requiring a different parking ratio. Mr. Miller suggested that Planning Commissioners review the proposed amendments and discuss them at the next Planning Commission meeting. Chairman Thompson asked that the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments be referred to the agenda of the first meeting in January 1984. Commissioner Polachek offered for the record a special commendation to Dave Thompson as Chairman of the Planning Commission for two years and nine r�nths. Commissioner Polachek stated that Chairman Thompson has done an especially commendable job as Chairman. Other Planning Commission members expressed con- currence, Chairman Thompson responded that he had never worked with people who do their homework better with no attendance problems and that he is con- fident the Planning Commission will continue to give excellent land use recom- mendations. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted, avid Thompson, Chairman Margaret eppi , Secretary